July 28 / 18.45 Salisbury

18.45

Good To Firm

Andy Hardwick Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

  • Prize money: £5130
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Andy Hardwick Memorial British EBF Novice Stakes (Colts & Geldings)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 55

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has finished fifth in a couple of good 7f novices this month, leaving the impression that today's shorter trip may suit; has a useful opponent to contend with here too but place claims at least.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cuddles

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Ex-Richard Hannon; not at his best this year and although well handicapped as a result, has plenty to find on recent efforts; tongue-tie now tried.

20/1

8th

8

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Captain Cuddles

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Fionn McSharry

6f novice winner for Richard Hannon in July 2022 (good to firm); has not shown a great deal lately but is on a career-low mark as a result.

40/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
£70,000 yearling, 35,000gns 2yo; first foal of a Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner (RPR 92); stable's last three runners have all been successful, including a 2yo (second time out); will need to be useful to make a winning start, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

12th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Hello Deira

9st 9lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

took keen hold, prominent, went second after 2f, led and ridden over 1f out, edged left final 110yds, ran on

2/1

1st

1

(9)

13th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:53 Redcar

Hello Deira

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Owen Burrows

held up in behind leaders on outer, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, led post

5/2

4th

4

(13)

2nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Ascot

Hello Deira

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Owen Burrows

in touch with leaders against near rail, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on well and went fourth final 110yds

6/4

Form: 1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a very positive impression when scooting clear up the far rail at Haydock on his debut 13 days ago (6f, good to firm); 7lb penalty to shoulder but Harry Davies takes off 5lb; looks exciting and could take some beating under suitable conditions.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
90,000gns foal, 85,000gns yearling; half-brother to a stakes winner in the US; dam a maiden half-sister to Group 2 winner Silk Blossom; useful standard to aim at but enough appeal on paper to warrant a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(5)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Golden Passport

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Sole win was in a 2yo novice in 2022 and he's finished down the field in all seven runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he was tailed off at Brighton (bled from nose) last time and has plenty to prove; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

8th

2

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Golden Passport

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Jamie Osborne

Sole win was in a 2yo novice in 2022 and he's finished down the field in all six runs for current yard; mark continues to fall but he was beaten 8l at Chelmsford last month and needs to do much better on this step back up to 1m; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

8th

2

(3)

9th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Golden Passport

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Jamie Osborne

Novice winner over this trip in 2022 but hasn't added to tally and below best on three of last four starts; blinkers worn last twice now left off but still has a bit to prove.

10/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
100,000gns foal; half-brother to 5f winners Nymphadora (Listed; RPR 102) and Laith Alareen (88); dam a maiden half-sister to Group 1 winner Hooray; another interesting newcomer for a stable which is 29-199 with its 2yo runners here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

6

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Zu Run

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

First visit here proved a winning one when taking handicap over this trip (good to firm) last May; flopped on his second go one month later and only bits and pieces of form since; career-low mark and cheekpieces (0-3) make a return after two-year absence.

10/1

9th

5

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Zu Run

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

His last win was at Brighton (7f, goof to firm) last May but that was off 11lb higher and he's shown signs of a revival on Tapeta recently; should get a good tow into this race and could be dangerous back on turf.

7/1

6th

2

(6)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zu Run

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Brighton handicap off 9lb higher last May but he's finished down the field in ten runs since; he wasn't beaten far over C&D ten days ago but overall record is now 3-38 and others are preferred.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000gns yearling; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner Royal Air Force (RPR 92); dam a 1m winner (80), herself a sister to Irish 2000 Guineas winner Roderic O'Connor; stable can ready a newcomer but he has a good standard to aim at today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(9)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Long time since he has shown any worthwhile form and now 0-28; look elsewhere.

20/1

10th

10

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Vecchio

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Longstanding maiden who hasn't offered much for a good while now.

33/1

8th

11

(9)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Vecchio

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Mostly down the field for this yard, including over C&D last time; can't be supported.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to have a bright future and although he was well beaten on his Newbury debut four weeks ago, it doesn't tell the whole story (made some good ground mid-race before getting a bump and losing his position) could take a good step forward with that experience behind him.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(3)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:19 Lingfield (AW)

Classic Order

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

prominent, pushed along early, went second over 2f out, ridden and led up the centre over 1f out, went clear with winner when headed inside final 110yds, kept on

9/4

1st

7

(12)

16th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Classic Order

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

awkward start, raced wide early, midfield, headway and prominent after 1f, went second 4f out, ridden to lead and clear with one other over 1f out, ridden clear final 110yds, comfortably

6/1

10th

6

(5)

1st Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Haydock

Classic Order

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

held up in rear up the centre, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.00
Straight Forecast £17.95
Trifecta £31.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Batal Dubai

LAMBOURN:

Hello Deira

TOPSPEED:

Captain Cuddles

RP Ratings:

Batal Dubai

POSTDATA:

Batal Dubai

The Times:

Batal Dubai

Telegraph:

Batal Dubai

The Guardian:

Batal Dubai

Daily Mail:

Batal Dubai

Daily Express:

Batal Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Batal Dubai

The Sun:

Batal Dubai

The Star:

Batal Dubai

Daily Record:

Batal Dubai