August 10 / 16.50 Salisbury

16.50

Good To Soft

Highclere Castle Horse Feeds “Carnarvon” Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

  • Prize money: £3725.25
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Highclere Castle Horse Feeds “Carnarvon” Handicap (For Gentleman Amateur Jockeys)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.80
  • Place: £4.30

Form: 372097 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three-time Polytrack winner but 0-19 on turf; bled when disappointing last time but didn't go into that in much form; opposable.
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8th

6

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Always Fearless

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month but he's been disappointing in both subsequent runs; has something to prove again and he has form figures of 5097 at Bath.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Always Fearless

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Readily saw off eight rivals over C&D last month; reportedly never travelled when disappointing at Lingfield since; capable of bouncing back in this field.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 541781 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner on AW who belatedly exploited his lower turf mark with a narrow success at Sandown (1m, good) a month ago; likely to remain competitive despite the 4lb rise.
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10th

1

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 12lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

in rear

20/1

13th

12

(8)

17th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Newbury

Gavi Di Gavi

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Alan King

Seven-time AW winner but he's finished a well-held seventh at Kempton in last two starts; on much lower mark back on turf and he's just 1-11 in this sphere; that win was a narrow success off 4lb lower; others preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 15-154 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who has done the majority of his racing for this yard at Yarmouth, winning three times there over 1m; no reason why he shouldn't be effective elsewhere and remains on a fair mark.
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2

(3)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Patrick Owens

Has earned four of his five wins here, three over C&D (all on a sound surface); placed again here twice this season but was below par on his penultimate start and finished last 27 days ago (both C&D); questions to answer now.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:22 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Patrick Owens

Has earned four of his five wins here, three over C&D (all on a sound surface); placed again here twice already this season but also below par here latest; mixed messages but he's not ruled out.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

22nd May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Anglo Saxson

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Owens

Successful four times at Yarmouth, including in this race (off 2lb higher) two years ago; finished second, beaten just over 1l, when favourite for C&D contest last week; nicely handicapped and looks a leading player.

11/4

Form: -64790

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden with no podium finish and best trip remains questionable.
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9th

10

(5)

18th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Connaisseur

10st 4lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Ben Case

Longstanding maiden but was a good fourth of 12 over C&D in September; blinkers replace cheekpieces after a poor run at Chelmsford; could bounce back.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Connaisseur

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Ben Case

Longstanding maiden but she posted a good fourth of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; not ruled out despite being 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

4th

13

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Connaisseur

10st 2lb

J: Miss Poppy Scott

T: Ben Case

26-race maiden under both codes and she's been well held back on the Flat in last five runs; makes no appeal.

50/1

Form: 5300-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Only 1-16 but 4lb beneath his sole winning mark and he was a bit unlucky on his return from a break at Chepstow (1m, good to soft); should be involved.
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5th

5

(5)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Ian Williams

Infrequent winner and there were some heavy defeats amongst his 2023 efforts, including his last three starts; there has been the odd flicker of promise along the way though and the drop into this grade could help; the concern is his best runs last year came in a tongue-tie which is absent today.

12/1

9th

5

(12)

18th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, midfield after 5f

25/1

8

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Typical Man

9st 7lb

T: Ian Williams

Form: 513254 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who is 0-15 on grass but does have placed form and she's been running well for the most part this season; each-way claims.
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4

(14)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:10 Chepstow

Hellavapace

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Jonathan Portman

Won at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last September and she ran one of her best races since when second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in May; not seen subsequently but warrants consideration on this classified debut.

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent

8/1

2nd

1

(11)

12th May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hellavapace

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

rushed up and prominent, pressed leader from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

8/1

Form: 8-5836

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but was close up over 1m2f at Chelmsford and chased a strong pace when under 3l away at Lingfield; something to prove on turf but still early days and dropping back to 1m shouldn't hurt.
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10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

10th

7

(5)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

C&D winner; two solid efforts over C&D this year and he won a 1m4f handicap at Kempton in April; last of four over C&D (Dubai Immo third) under Guy Mitchell 21 days ago, but that was a messy affair and this bigger field should help; chance.

6/1

4th

4

(3)

1st May 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Egoiste

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: David Menuisier

took keen hold, raced in third

4/1

Form: -42422 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Both wins at 1m, at Bath and Brighton; has finished runner-up on seven occasions, including three of her last four starts; unlikely to be far away.
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7th

1

(3)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Girl Inthe Picture

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

midfield

12/1

4th

7

(3)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:06 Bath

Girl Inthe Picture

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ed Dunlop

Won over C&D last season and began this campaign with some very respectable efforts but has looked out of sorts on both outings this month and now has questions to answer; swaps blinkers for refitted visor.

12/1

12th

11

(10)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Newmarket (July)

Girl Inthe Picture

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

raced centre, led overall, went clear over 5f out, reduced lead from under 3f out, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

Form: 313979

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two wins and three places in his eight runs for this yard, all coming on Tapeta; even if returning to form after three lesser efforts, the AW looks more his scene.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 684134 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Mostly consistent since joining this yard and won over Brighton's 1m (good) in April off 4lb lower; should give his running once more.
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9th

3

(2)

21st Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:25 Brighton

Rhubarb Bikini

10st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Hodgson

led, headed 4f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out

10/1

10th

5

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Salisbury

Rhubarb Bikini

11st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Fox

T: Simon Hodgson

Mostly consistent since joining this yard and won over Brighton's 1m (good) in April off 4lb lower; should give his running once more.

10/1

4th

4

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rhubarb Bikini

9st 3lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

Came good for Simon Hodgson at fourth attempt, leading close home at Brighton (1m, good; visored) last month; raced too freely in first-time blinkers there last week but still ran well; has the visor refitted here and this drop back to 7f is an interesting move; might be the answer.

6/1

20/1

Form: 240208

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Went down by only a neck at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) in June but beaten 11l in her two runs since; now 0-14.
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7th

6

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Ballet Blanc

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Richard Price

Modest 20-race maiden on the Flat and she's been pulled up at massive prices in her two previous hurdle runs.

100/1

Form: 5-0888

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced but hasn't progressed from a reasonably promising start to this career and blinkers would appear a cry for help.
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12th

10

(6)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Salisbury

Toddays The Day

10st 9lb

J: Mr Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Lightly raced but hasn't progressed from a reasonably promising start to this career and blinkers would appear a cry for help.

50/1

8th

7

(7)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

20:25 Chepstow

Toddays The Day

8st 13lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Only six starts and showed ability in his first two (AW last November) but has gone the wrong way, including when well beaten on seasonal/turf debut at Bath (1m, good; first-time tongue-tie) nine days ago; look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

19th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Toddays The Day

9st 4lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Low-mileage 4yo who has beaten just one rival in two AW handicaps this term; tongue tied now; makes his turf debut with others more persuasive.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £96.10
Straight Forecast £59.74
Tricast £168.19
Trifecta £478.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gavi Di Gavi

SPOTLIGHT:

Anglo Saxson

POSTDATA:

Girl Inthe Picture

Telegraph:

Typical Man

The Guardian:

Girl Inthe Picture

Daily Mail:

Girl Inthe Picture

NEWMARKET:

Anglo Saxson

The Times:

Anglo Saxson

D Express:

Anglo Saxson

Daily Mirror:

Gavi Di Gavi

The Sun:

Gavi Di Gavi

The Star:

Gavi Di Gavi

Daily Record:

Gavi Di Gavi