June 18 / 16.00 Salisbury

16.00

Good To Firm

Molson Coors Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Molson Coors Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-4112 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Came on from her Kempton return in April to win twice last month (including over C&D) and was beaten only a head in her hat-trick bid at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; up another 1lb, but on good terms with herself at present and high on the list provided the ground remains on the quick side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 00/0-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
2-28 with both wins coming at Bath (5.7f); third of seven on his stable debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago (winner has gone in again since) and although he does have a good record fresh, that was still a good effort after 14 months off; claims provided this doesn't come too soon.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(16)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:58 Haydock

The Cruising Lord

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

raced near side, midfield

25/1

9th

1

(9)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

The Cruising Lord

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robyn Brisland

in touch with leaders

10/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 137-85 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only 1-16 with his win coming at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August; still 2lb higher and needs to better his two efforts since returning in April, including when fifth of nine at Newbury (6f, good) on Thursday.
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2nd

4

(1)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Strike

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Won three times in 2024 but unable to add to his haul since; retains ability but perhaps vulnerable for win purposes once more.

9/2

3rd

4

(2)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Salisbury

Strike

9st 9lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: Jonathan Portman

Four-time winner from 40 starts; made an encouraging start to the campaign when second at Bath last month but ran below his best at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 10 days ago; without a win since July 2024 and needs to bounce back from that latest effort.

6/1

8th

10

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

16:08 Windsor

Strike

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Made an encouraging start to the campaign with second-place finish at Bath; likely to remain competitive, having posted form figures of 1122 at Windsor, including a sound effort behind Tiger Tulip last May; hasn't won since 2024 but looks a solid contender.

11/2

Form: 2300-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
0-11, but having undergone wind surgery he ran a fine race after 228 days off when beaten less than a length into second of 12 at Doncaster (6f, good) 15 days ago; solid claims from 1lb higher with blinkers now given a go.
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9th

1

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Musical Mystery

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

7f specialist who made all at Doncaster (good to firm) in August and ran just as well when second at Thirsk three weeks later; edging up the weights but again likely to be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

4

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Musical Mystery

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders

5/1

1st

2

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Musical Mystery

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Brighton winner in May (7f, good); best run since when just over 2l fifth of ten at Ascot last time (7f, good); each-way chance.

7/1

Form: 26-765 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner over 5f/6f on good and faster ground, but losing run is mounting up and despite sliding down the weights her efforts since returning last month don't suggest she is ready to take advantage.
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8th

4

(2)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gilt Edge

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Veteran who scored over C&D in October, but she's not easy to predict and was 6l behind Nordic Glory here ten days ago; needs to bounce back again after that disappointing run and others are more persuasive.

14/1

8th

4

(6)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gilt Edge

9st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Regained the winning thread in C&D event in November and has made the frame in both starts since, latest at Kempton; this in-form veteran can't be dismissed.

10/1

1st

3

(11)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gilt Edge

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Christopher Mason

7f course win when rated 2lb higher last November; promising seasonal return at Chepstow in August but no progress in three runs since; others look stronger.

20/1

25/1

Form: 3540-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Two wins over 5f on good to firm ground for Nigel Tinkler last summer, but made a low-key stable debut after eight months off (has won fresh) at Bath (5.7f, firm) last month; finished about 9l behind Redredrobin there and needs a good deal of improvement; yard also runs Flip Mode.
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8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

8

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Vaunted

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

6lb lower than when winning the corresponding event 12 months ago; 0-9 this year but she retains ability and she should get a good pace to aim at this time; considered.

7/1

5th

7

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:22 Bath

Vaunted

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

C&D winner; yet to score in 2025 but there have been some good runs along the way; drying ground will be in her favour and no surprise to see her in the thick of it.

7/1

Form: 400-34 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
May not have been suited by the downhill track when fourth of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) last time, but he likes it here (2-3 over C&D) and although losing his unbeaten course record when third of 12 on his penultimate start, that was still a fine effort from his wide draw; has dropped below his last winning mark and high on the list.
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11th

4

(2)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Michaels Choice

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Now beneath his last winning mark but he was beaten a good way out last time at Salisbury (6f) and he runs that track well; has been good and bad in the reapplied cheekpieces; bit risky.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Salisbury

Michaels Choice

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Lingfield

Michaels Choice

9st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

carried right start, in touch with leaders

9/4

Form: 41319/ D BF

Last run: 668 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four wins over 5f/6f under Callum Hutchinson in 2021, but not seen since disappointing at Chepstow in August of that year; has undergone wind surgery in the meantime, but fast ground probably not ideal and likely to need this in any case.
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7

(6)

13th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flip Mode

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

Four turf wins in 2021 and thrown in on that form; missed last season though and he hasn't got going in six runs since his return in June; goes without his usual tongue-tie; can't be recommended at present.

16/1

9th

9

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flip Mode

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: John O’Shea

held up in rear

20/1

11th

3

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:30 Windsor

Flip Mode

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John O’Shea

dwelt start, in rear

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.80
Straight Forecast £24.87
Tricast £86.07
Trifecta £104.70

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Musical Mystery

SPOTLIGHT:

Michaels Choice

Telegraph:

The Cruising Lord

TOPSPEED:

Musical Mystery

The Times:

Musical Mystery

The Guardian:

Musical Mystery

The Sun:

Musical Mystery

The Star:

Musical Mystery

Daily Record:

Musical Mystery

Daily Mirror:

The Cruising Lord

POSTDATA:

Michaels Choice

D Express:

Michaels Choice