May 04 / 14.45 Salisbury

14.45

Soft

William Hill Epic Value Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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William Hill Epic Value Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.40
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 33-646

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two fair 7f runs on Wolverhampton AW for new yard (both wins at that trip) but never in the hunt back at this trip there last month and was well held in one previous attempt in a 6f turf handicap.
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4th

11

(6)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Under The Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Blake

Her last two wins have come over C&D, the latest off this mark last June (good to firm); bumped into one at Leicester 16 days ago and it was a run that promised better; can't rule out.

8/1

2nd

6

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Under The Twilight

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Blake

Should be all the better for her Doncaster reappearance and she's back on the same mark as for her Windsor success (6f, good to firm) last June; however, all her turf wins have come there and at Salisbury and this is the first time she's run on this track.

9/2

6th

5

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has gained all turf wins at Salisbury and Windsor but appears effective at Doncaster, having finished 2l third off 4lb higher in this race on reappearance last year; each-way shout.

25/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: /06-51 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who missed two years of his career; has taken time to recapture form since back in action but was a fluent 6f winner on Southwell AW in February (first-time tongue-tie, retained) and is well treated on past form on soft.
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3rd

12

(5)

7th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

With Respect

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

midfield, headway over 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds

8/1

4th

11

(10)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

With Respect

8st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Had two years on the sidelines and it took him a couple of runs to rediscover his spark; back in the groove now, following a good win at Southwell with a close second at Salisbury three weeks ago (both 6f); returning to 7f won't hurt and he's one to consider despite the rise in class.

7/1

2nd

6

(5)

4th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Salisbury

With Respect

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Lightly raced 6yo who missed two years of his career; has taken time to recapture form since back in action but was a fluent 6f winner on Southwell AW in February (first-time tongue-tie, retained) and is well treated on past form on soft.

5/2

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 52400- CD

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won both C&D starts with varying tactics in 2022, including on reappearance on stable debut last May; they were on good to firm and firm but has also won on good to soft; regular headgear missing but that may not be a big issue and yard is going well.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 60-073 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on soft/good for previous yard but form tailed off after the latest of them at Doncaster last July; wasn't in much form on AW over the winter but on a handy mark now and he ran better back on turf when third at Thirsk recently; hood worn last twice now discarded; good weights chance.
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6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

Form: 410-07 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Pace-setting winner of 1m handicaps on good to firm and soft in 2022; finishing effort has petered out over that trip in 2023 but is not a forlorn hope back at 6f (novice winner at the trip) on this stiff track.
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10th

1

(5)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Darvel

9st 13lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Normally starts slowly; goes well fresh so would like to have seen more on reappearance at Bath and didn't fare much better there four weeks ago; fourth is the best he's managed on AW; passed over.

20/1

5th

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Bath

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

He made a winning reappearance here in 2024 and 2025 so it's disconcerting he was well beaten on his comeback here 24 days ago, and he could do with breaking sharper; however, it's possible he needed the run this time and, having won three times last year, he's entitled to respect.

7/1

9th

2

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

Darvel

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two of his eight wins have been over C&D and they were first time out in April 2024 and April 2025; two wins last summer ensure that he remains much higher in the weights but that reappearance record here is striking.

8/1

Form: 990-50 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins include one over C&D (good to soft) in 2021; slow to find form since back from an absence but is well treated now back on a more suitable surface and he showed signs of a revival in March.
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4th

12

(12)

18th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Be Prepared

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

In-form 6yo who regained the winning thread at Epsom (good to soft) then went very close over this C&D (soft) later in July; still well treated on peak RPRs; respected.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newbury

Be Prepared

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

took keen hold, pressed leader, against near rail under 4f out, led 3f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, just held

3/1

1st

12

(11)

5th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:00 Epsom

Be Prepared

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Tumbled down the weights and returned to his optimum conditions (7f, soft) he ran well at Brighton two weeks ago; that was a lowly Class 6 event though and he'll need vastly more to come out on top in this field.

16/1

14/1

Form: 35326- D

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has run creditably after a winter break but her losing run goes back nearly two years and all her best form is on good or quicker ground.
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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

8th
3 (11)
Matty Too

8/1

Form: 57691- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four wins for Tim Easterby at 6f and 7f, all on good; not ruled out from a handicapping viewpoint but soft ground could tax him on return from a break for new yard.
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11th

9

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Matty Too

9st 1lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

Has won six races over 6f/7f on good/good to firm; well below form on his four starts for current yard.

40/1

8th

1

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:00 Beverley

Matty Too

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ian McInnes

Arrives out of sorts, beating only one in handicap over C&D 35 days ago; others are much preferred.

33/1

9th

3

(11)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:47 Beverley

Matty Too

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ian McInnes

Has tended to come to the boil around this time in previous years but was in no form for his new yard on the AW when last seen; has landed the outside stall (is a free-goer who tends to race on the pace) back from ten weeks off.

50/1

Form: 1408-6 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Below best on soft/good to soft on final two starts in 2022 and couldn't justify market support on recent AW return; however, he should come on for the run, he had C&D form as a 3yo and the way he finished to win on Kempton AW last June suggests this stiff finish will suit.
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8th

3

(5)

10th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:24 Southwell (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Stuart Kittow

took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced on outer over 3f out

7/1

6th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Oriental Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Record of 1-22 and well held at Windsor last time but that was after a solid spell, including a second at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) on his penultimate run; 1lb lower here and could be dangerous if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

8/1

11th

11

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:12 Windsor

Oriental Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

Only 1-21 but finished well for second over 7f at Wolverhampton when trying this headgear combination for a first time; likely contender if as good again.

8/1

10th
2 (10)
Airshow

8/1

Form: -95614 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at sprint trips, mostly on good or quicker but has won on soft; often leads and held on well when returned to 7f at Southwell in March; swallowed up back at 6f there since but not ruled out back on turf, albeit drying ground would be helpful.
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6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

6th

5

(2)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Airshow

10st 13lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Rod Millman

led

14/1

5th

10

(8)

14th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Airshow

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

led, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

25/1

Form: 05776- D

Last run: 135 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dropped a long way in the weights since chasing home Michaels Choice over C&D last May (good to firm) but he wasn't in much form for new yard in the second half of 2022 and others are higher up the list.
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11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

11

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

The Cola Kid

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Back to form with a good second at Wolverhampton last week (7f); has a C&D win on his record and a repeat of that latest run would give him a chance but consistency hasn't always been his strong suit.

8/1

2nd

11

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Cola Kid

9st 0lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Grace Harris

Won a classified event at Bath (5.7f, good); mixed bag since and others are more appealing.

25/1

Form: 162500 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Still 4lb higher than for latest win on AW in January (7f) and below that level on final runs for previous yard; well held over 1m on soft on recent debut for new connections at Windsor and has another trip query today, running over 6f for the first time since last May.
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3rd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Grace Harris

Acts of firm and heavy ground; triple course winner who scored at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in January but he's been quiet there in last three runs; has bit to prove and needs to rediscover his spark back on turf.

14/1

8th

8

(7)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisters In The Sky

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

Gained the latest of his nine wins in a C&D handicap in January; good second here next time but his form has cooled in classified events over C&D in last two runs; bit to prove and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

4th

8

(1)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Grace Harris

Gained the latest of his nine wins in a C&D handicap in January; good C&D second next time; rather disappointing when favourite here last week (outside draw); better drawn this time and could bounce back

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £70.00
Straight Forecast £43.45
Tricast £363.63
Trifecta £784.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

With Respect

WEST COUNTRY:

Matty Too

NEWMARKET:

Parisiac

The Guardian:

Michaels Choice

D Express:

Oriental Spirit

TOPSPEED:

The Cola Kid

POSTDATA:

Airshow

The Times:

Parisiac

Telegraph:

Matty Too

Daily Mirror:

Matty Too

RP Ratings:

With Respect

Daily Mail:

With Respect

The Star:

With Respect

Daily Record:

With Respect

The Sun:

Michaels Choice