May 18 / 13.30 Salisbury

13.30

Good To Soft

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips To Be Carried, But Not Used) (Part Of REI)

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips To Be Carried, But Not Used) (Part Of REI)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2214-4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins on good or faster last summer; made an encouraging return to action on AW four weeks ago (6f) when showing bright speed; unexposed as a sprinter and her style of racing lends well to hands-and-heels races.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Redredrobin

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Malcolm Saunders

Gained three of her eight wins over this C&D and has slipped to a good mark, but ended last season on a low note and last month's reappearance run was also disappointing; needs to get back in the groove.

14/1

6th

4

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Redredrobin

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Malcolm Saunders

9yo who has been absent since two below-par runs last summer; however, this course winner is 4lb lower than when a close third at Kempton (1m, AW) on her reappearance last May and is not discounted on her return.

9/1

9th

3

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:00 Epsom

Redredrobin

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Malcolm Saunders

Eight-time winner who is versatile ground-wise and has form figures of 1126224 at Epsom; mixed record in her four runs this season but was runner-up behind a resurgent rival at Chepstow (7f) on her penultimate run; usually races prominently and has possibilities back at this track.

8/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-4886

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
On a losing run but that is reflected in his mark and there has been the odd promising run since his last win; others here have more persuasive claims though.
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1

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:07 Lingfield

First Company

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Gained his first turf win since July 2021 when making all at Carlisle nine days ago (6f, good to soft); a 6lb rise for that win looks stiff given he's thoroughly exposed but he's drawn 8 and should be able to grab the rail which has been a huge advantage at recent meetings; key player.

9/4

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

1st

7

(4)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:50 Carlisle

First Company

10st 9lb

J: Miss Tilly Evans

T: Mark Loughnane

Usually seen on the AW (3-24) these days; just 1-27 on turf and would have even more to prove were the ground to ease significantly.

8/1

6/5

Form: 2-1P32

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sprung a surprise in a Wolverhampton novice in January (5f); two good placed efforts on slow turf this month, again over 5f; stays this far though and he should appreciate the drop into 0-60 company (due to be 3lb higher from the weekend); good chance.
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7th

6

(5)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Genghis

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won a C&D handicap last month but twice a beaten favourite in classified events here shortly afterwards; had a short break since but he has more to do off his revised mark; one of four runners for Tony Carroll.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Genghis

9st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Better than the bare result (met traffic issues late on) in similar event on Monday when bidding for a quickfire C&D double; can be treated as still in form; enters calculations.

2/1

7th

1

(1)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Genghis

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Returned to form with cheekpieces reapplied when landing a C&D handicap (4-1) last Monday; has a penalty back in a classified event but that was a comfortable success last time and all of his AW wins have come at this track; key player.

13/8

Form: 500-23 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
She has started her campaign with two good runs, more recently a close third over 5f at Windsor (5f); should remain competitive at this level.
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10

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Firenze Rosa

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Regressive veteran who has finished last at big prices in her last three starts; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

10

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Firenze Rosa

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Regressive veteran who has finished last at big prices in her last three starts; easy to look elsewhere.

33/1

11

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:45 Brighton

Firenze Rosa

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Regressive veteran who has finished last on her two recent starts; easy to look elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 301760 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Southwell (6f) in February but disappointing since, most recently at Chelmsford last week; something to prove on turf debut.
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18th

3

(21)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Forever Dreaming

9st 13lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Muredach Kelly

raced near side, soon towards rear of midfield, no extra from 2f out

20/1

2nd

3

(5)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:05 Windsor

Forever Dreaming

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Rod Millman

Off the mark on Southwell AW in February (6f; first-time blinkers); lesser efforts since, including back on turf in May, but blinkers are refitted and Tom Marquand is up for the first time.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Forever Dreaming

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

midfield

12/1

Form: 900596 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Three 6f wins in the first half of 2022, including one on turf (good); quiet over the winter but dropped a long way in the weights as a result; others look safer.
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12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

Form: 6690-0

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all 12 starts; often races too freely but easy enough to swerve despite the drop in trip.
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7th

4

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.

14/1

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

8st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Sole success in 25 starts came over C&D in September 2023 and is still 1lb higher; opposable from the outside stall.

20/1

4

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 1-24 but his win came over C&D and he ran well to finish a close fourth in a handicap here 18 days ago; ties in with Buttercross Flyer and Capallcliste on that form and he's in the mix.

8/1

Form: -68640 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than for last summer's Goodwood success (6f, good); mixed record over the winter and others have more appealing claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

7th

12

(4)

30th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 9lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

towards rear, raced wide from over 3f out

12/1

6th

5

(8)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Q Twenty Boy

9st 4lb

J: Alicia Perkins

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, midfield, hung right and lost position over 2f out

9/1

Form: 3539-3 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

On Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Largely consistent 6yo who gained last season's win at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) in September; subsequent defeat on heavy ground there can be overlooked but he makes his reappearance from a fairly tough mark.

10/1

8th

3

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

On Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Improved his turf strike-rate to 7-26 when beating 13 rivals over C&D (good to firm) last month; that was a narrow success but he's been as good as ever since a visor has been added and is versatile ground-wise; big player again up 3lb.

7/2

1st

4

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

17:55 Bath

On Edge

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

His knocks on the door are getting louder and just failed to land a 14-runner Leicester handicap (6f, good to soft) eight days ago; big player on that although he disappointed on good to firm in July when said to prefer a slower surface.

6/1

Non-runners

Q Twenty Boy, On Edge

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £19.83
Tricast £42.12
Trifecta £57.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Genghis

WEST COUNTRY:

Redredrobin

RP RATINGS:

My Genghis

POSTDATA:

My Genghis

The Times:

My Genghis

Telegraph:

My Genghis

The Guardian:

My Genghis

Daily Mail:

My Genghis

D Express:

My Genghis

Daily Mirror:

My Genghis

The Sun:

My Genghis

The Star:

My Genghis

Daily Record:

My Genghis