August 15 / 16.10 Salisbury

16.10

Good To Firm

Mildren Construction Handicap

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Mildren Construction Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 318032 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Twice placed on Lingfield's AW during June (1m) and if he can reproduce that back on turf then he should go well.
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8th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Roscioli

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time winner, split between turf and AW; last success was off 2lb higher at Salisbury (1m) last August but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and needs a major revival; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

10/1

11

(6)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Brett Johnson

Ran well at Bath in June but has lacked consistency this year; 7yo who's far from guaranteed to take advantage of being 2lb below last winning mark.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Recent form a bit patchy, but his second of 11 at Bath (1m, good; first-time visor) on his penultimate start took his record off today's mark to 313212; does most of his racing over shorter these days, but shouldn't have a problem with this trip.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 436522 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 16 starts; gave it a good go from the front at Yarmouth (1m2f) when ultimately reeled in by a Prescott handicapper; won't mind returning to 1m but she's 4lb higher than last time; still has stronger claims than many.
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2

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Persian Phoenix

11st 2lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Successful on Jersey in May and followed up over 1m2f on AW here in June; his two subsequent efforts have been poor and tries a change of headgear (first-time blinkers in place of cheekpieces) in a bid to get back to form.

8/1

7th

5

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Persian Phoenix

10st 10lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Sole turf win was in Jersey this May, preceding a Lingfield AW win in June; tailed off at Newcastle eight days later, which she needs to bounce back from, but the string of seconds (three on good to firm) at this time last year makes this look a good mark.

11/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: -26588

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Left Richard Hannon for 8,000gns and as an 11-race maiden; threatened off higher marks but has often promised more than he's delivered.
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1

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 9lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Infrequent winner but well treated on this year's best efforts; well beaten at 40-1 on his return from a summer break two weeks ago and needs to leave that well behind.

8/1

10th

6

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Claxton Bay

9st 10lb

J: Phoebe Edwards

T: David Evans

Never gave his running at Bath in June and off since; went close there the time before (1m) off only 1lb lower and effective on AW surfaces.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/4

Form: 4-0021 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only prevailed by a neck at Bath (1m, good) but he was much the best in that race having travelled strongly throughout; respected off just 4lb higher.
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9th

3

(10)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

My Ambition

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner who has returned from a break with two competitive shows, the latest here; hard to knock.

7/2

3rd

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

My Ambition

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Three-time C&D winner (firm/good) who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) last September and was runner-up there (1m, AW) last month on his reappearance; has the same mark as last time and he ticks lots of boxes.

13/8

10/1

Form: -85185 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Came home 3l to the good when off the mark in a 1m handicap at Kempton in March when 5lb lower; given the manner of that success it's disappointing that he's not gone on.
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8th

3

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running 1m Kempton wins in 2024; belatedly returned to form when narrowly denied there (7f) in December but didn't come close to backing that up over 1m last week; blinkers are refitted now.

11/1

11th

1

(9)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running C&D wins in 2024; little to enthuse over last year until a prominent market position correctly predicted a return to form when beaten a head over 7f here last month; up 3lb but still below his winning marks and looks a leading contender despite possible pace pressure.

5/2

1

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Brian Toomey

Won over 1m on the AW last October but appears to have badly lost his way; opposable.

14/1

10/1

Form: 7-0776

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Just about her most encouraging run yet was the latest at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm; second handicap) when beaten 4l into sixth; gives the impression that this shorter trip might benefit.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Hope Rising

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Won three in her first season over hurdles last term and may not have got home when third of five at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on her return to action 23 days ago; should be sharper for the run and holds claims.

3/1

3rd

1

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Hope Rising

11st 11lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Progressive over hurdles in early part of last season, winning three times on good ground (2m-2m1f); absent since blotting copybook in the autumn (whipped round at start and refused to race) and not bred to benefit from this step up in trip.

3/1

13

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:00 Chepstow

Hope Rising

10st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

Progressive over hurdles for new stable this season, winning three times; posted sound effort when second of five off today's mark at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) last month but this race is stronger.

5/1

Form: 83-653

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and has been beaten under 5l in both his handicaps, over 1m at Newbury and Windsor; down 3lb for those and can nick a race sooner or later.
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2nd

6

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Happy Chandler

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on reappearance at Bath (1m, good) last month then won over C&D (good to firm) before a good second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); arrives at the top of his game and he's a strong contender.

15/8

2nd

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Happy Chandler

9st 3lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Michael Blake

Off the mark at the 17th attempt when making all at Leicester 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); up 5lb but the latest run was his first at the trip and he may be able to build on it.

5/2

1st

12

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Happy Chandler

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

On reduced mark and he returned from a break with a good second behind an improver at Bath (1m, good) three weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up but he's still a maiden 16 starts and has stamina to prove at this new trip.

8/1

Form: 20-658

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win was over two years ago when with Roger Teal; essentially regressive these days and can be taken on.
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3

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Micks Dream

9st 10lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

slowly away

20/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Micks Dream

9st 7lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Versatile regarding the ground but a respectable effort at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July has been followed by two lesser ones and although temptingly treated, he needs much more for the adding of a tongue-tie.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

Micks Dream

9st 12lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

Sole win was over two years ago when with Roger Teal; essentially regressive these days and can be taken on.

20/1

7/1

Form: 7885

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Failed to raise his profile when 14-1 for handicap debut at Bath (1m, good) and he looks modest.
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9th

11

(8)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Salisbury

Oscar Mike

9st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Failed to raise his profile when 14-1 for handicap debut at Bath (1m, good) and he looks modest.

7/1

5th

8

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Oscar Mike

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Towards the rear in maiden/novices at 1m, 6f and 7f; gelded since his last run and makes handicap debut; market watch advised.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

5th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Oscar Mike

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Hasn't been a big price for either turf run this spring but he's offered just minor promise (1m and 6f); should find life easier in handicaps.

100/1

Form: 708

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has offered very little in his three runs to date (7f/1m) but handicaps may see him in a better light; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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1

(8)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Ricardo Phillips

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Finished close up in his first three runs this season before making the breakthrough (11th attempt) at Leicester (1m4f, good) in July; that was a narrow front-running win but he's only 1lb higher here and is still unexposed at this trip; respected.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:13 Leicester

Ricardo Phillips

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Henry Candy

Handy sort who is 0-10, but was only just caught over C&D (good to firm) 13 days ago; 2lb higher but still respected, especially if again allowed to dictate.

7/2

6

(2)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Ricardo Phillips

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

0-9 but he was close up in a 1m4f AW handicap in December and, after looking likely to fade away over 1m2f here last time, he found a second wind to be involved in a tight finish; of interest now back at 1m4f.

4/1

Form: 26133- D

Last run: 297 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Competitive form at 7f/1m for David Evans; however, he's thoroughly exposed and finished tailed off after an absence on recent stable/hurdle debut.
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6th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Galileo Glass

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders

7/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Galileo Glass

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Darryll Holland

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

6

(8)

2nd Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Galileo Glass

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Darryll Holland

Patchy form since returning from another break in January, though is 2lb lower than when third of nine over C&D on his penultimate outing so a case can be made; cheekpieces removed after one use.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £39.90
Straight Forecast £36.96
Tricast £265.27
Trifecta £260.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

My Ambition

POSTDATA:

Persian Phoenix

NEWMARKET:

Galileo Glass

D Express:

Oscar Mike

The Guardian:

Persian Phoenix

The Sun:

Persian Phoenix

Daily Record:

Persian Phoenix

RP RATINGS:

My Ambition

The Times:

My Ambition

Daily Mail:

My Ambition

Daily Mirror:

My Ambition

The Star:

My Ambition

Telegraph:

Galileo Glass