May 27 / 18.10 Salisbury

18.10

Good To Firm

D & N Construction Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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D & N Construction Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 827-32 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who isn't progressing; now 7lb lower than for his one handicap run last season but others look safer; tongue-tie now added.
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8th

8

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Estate

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two 5f handicap wins in Class 5 company this season; effective at this track but he was well held when returned to 6f at Windsor three weeks ago; remains opposable at this trip.

16/1

9th

12

(12)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Estate

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

8th

12

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Estate

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 116-46 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Ended his 2yo campaign on the up, winning three times over 5f-5.5f in the autumn; not hit those heights so far this year but this represents a drop in class; turf wins have come on slower than good but he is effective on fast ground too.
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3rd

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner and again ran well when dead-heating for second with Dream Deal behind Hover On The Wind here eight days ago; likely to be bang there again.

5/1

2nd

1

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:30 Pontefract

Betweenthesticks

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Scored narrowly off 1lb lower over C&D when completing an April double; unable to sustain a good start to the campaign, having shown a dip in form the last twice.

10/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Betweenthesticks

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Kicked off the season with back-to-back 5f wins at Wolverhampton and Pontefract before being run down by Vince L'Amour over C&D (Hurt You Never third) next time; nowhere near those same levels at Pontefract (ninth of ten) latest, so needs to bounce back.

9/1

3rd
10 (8)
Cluedo

15/8

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 743-1 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Shaped well behind Betweenthesticks at Chepstow in September and 5lb better off with that rival today; made a mockery of her opening mark at Bath ten days ago (5f, good), seeing off an in-form opponent in the straight and coming home clear; up 10lb but there should be more in the tank.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cluedo

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Had wind surgery prior to an encouraging effort at Goodwood and seemed out of her depth in Class 4 at Doncaster St Leger meeting since; C&D winner (off 2lb lower) last October and has possibilities back down in grade.

6/1

9th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Cluedo

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Goodwood

Cluedo

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 321 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promise in his first two starts and he didn't need to improve to justify long odds-on favouritism in a three-runner novice at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (all 5f); faster ground to deal with today but his opening mark looks fair and he's one to consider.
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8th

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fair Wind

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Owen Burrows

Last summer's Ascot win (5f) not quite a distant memory but there has been little to cheer since, with poor starts (and a refusal to race) becoming a feature; can't be supported with confidence.

10/1

5th

6

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Fair Wind

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Owen Burrows

Looked a sprinter with a big future when winning a well-contested 5f handicap at Ascot last summer but he refused to race at Goodwood 17 days later and he's been well beaten in three runs this year, starting slowly at both Epsom and Ascot on his last two outings; this is his first start at 6f and given he has been headstrong, it isn't sure to suit; not short of ability but the risks are obvious.

20/1

16th

7

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Fair Wind

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Owen Burrows

Up-and-coming sprinter in 2024, best form when beating a high-class rival over C&D (good; handles good to soft) last July; however, he refused to race later that month and hasn't been sighted in two runs this year; too talented to ignore but he's back from another break today.

16/1

Form: 211139 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Completed a 5f hat-trick on AW earlier in the year; attracted support in a hot York handicap last week and although she never looked like winning, she performed with credit; could still rate higher and this looks an easier assignment.
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6th

4

(5)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Just A Spark

8st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Multiple AW winner; out of sorts this winter, however, and the addition of blinkers needs to turn things around.

20/1

8th

3

(8)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Just A Spark

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Won three times over 6f in early 2024 and was placed in a valuable race on sole attempt at 7f but is yet to strike form since returning from a break in December and needs a good boost from the first-time cheekpieces.

12/1

5th

2

(1)

20th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Just A Spark

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

raced in third, lost position then weakened inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 1211-6 D

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 5f in Ireland for Ciaran Murphy and she made a winning stable debut at Wolverhampton in November off a 1lb lower mark; absent since disappointing back at Wolverhampton in January; career best required.
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9th

2

(7)

18th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wakai Umi

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Loughnane

awkward start, prominent

14/1

Form: 3363-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly but she hasn't progressed; short of her 2yo best when sixth of eight at Wolverhampton on her reappearance 25 days ago; return to fast turf needs to perk her up.
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5th

2

(6)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Annie Maher

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

11-race maiden who failed to progress for Michael Bell; yet to shine in three runs for current stable and opposable despite a reduced mark and new accessories.

16/1

8th

5

(11)

11th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Maher

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Katie Scott

Mark continues to fall but she failed to progress for Michael Bell and has been soundly beaten on both starts for this yard.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Annie Maher

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

towards rear, outpaced halfway, headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

Form: 13753- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
5f winner at Lingfield (good) on her debut one year ago; didn't progress in four subsequent 2yo runs; handicapper helped a bit but she will need a career best to take this on her return.
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9th

9

(6)

15th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Lady Jane Grey

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Rae Guest

Not the easiest of rides and has gone 0-9 since her winning debut; recent efforts not overly encouraging.

12/1

9th

11

(5)

4th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Jane Grey

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Rae Guest

dwelt start, pulled hard, midfield

8/1

6th

5

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

18:40 Bath

Lady Jane Grey

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Rae Guest

held up in rear

8/1

Form: 52680- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent for the Johnstons last year but she did win a 5f maiden at Catterick one year ago; sold for 8,000gns in October; best watched on stable debut.
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8th

3

(7)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fragrance

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Ronald Harris

Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she struggled for new yard last year including a heavy defeat on her final start in September; losing run is now up to 14 and has plenty to prove upped to this trip on her return; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

25/1

7th

10

(9)

15th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Salisbury

Fragrance

8st 4lb

J: Raul Da Silva

T: Ronald Harris

Didn't progress for the Johnstons and she's been struggling for new yard in recent starts; the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

33/1

Form: 65-758

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent eight-race maiden; best effort this year came over 6f here on penultimate start; well beaten on AW latest; drop to 5f not sure to suit.
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3rd

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Newmarket

Optiva Star

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Ex-Richard Hannon; similar chance to Sixfiveseven on recent Brighton run (1m, soft) but has done his winning on that track and although he has form elsewhere he probably needs extra for new yard after a £4,000 sale.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:52 Newmarket

Optiva Star

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Ex-Richard Hannon; similar chance to Sixfiveseven on recent Brighton run (1m, soft) but has done his winning on that track and although he has form elsewhere he probably needs extra for new yard after a £4,000 sale.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Optiva Star

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.30
Straight Forecast £70.45
Tricast £360.62
Trifecta £481.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cluedo

POSTDATA:

Fair Wind

NEWMARKET:

Lady Jane Grey

The Guardian:

Estate

TOPSPEED:

Fragrance

Daily Mail:

Just A Spark

LAMBOURN:

Fair Wind

Telegraph:

Fair Wind

The Sun:

Fair Wind

RP RATINGS:

Cluedo

The Times:

Cluedo

D Express:

Cluedo

Daily Mirror:

Cluedo

The Star:

Cluedo

Daily Record:

Cluedo