September 07 / 17.15 Salisbury

17.15

Good To Firm

Lester Aldridge Handicap

  • Prize money: £5888.24
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Lester Aldridge Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: -84177 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beat just two rivals for his successful handicap debut (1m2f) and no better than seventh in deeper races the last twice; bit to prove now.
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6th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Morcar

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

1lb lower than for his last win; two runs back from wind surgery haven't been his best and he is taking on some potential improvers today.

14/1

5th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Morcar

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Close third in this in 2024 and he enhanced a good C&D record when winning last year's edition (good to firm) from this mark; placed on his next four starts and had a soft-ground excuse on final start that term; had wind surgery ahead of a quiet comeback at Newbury three weeks ago but no surprise if this day has been ringed in his calendar.

7/1

10th

12

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Morcar

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Suited by good/firmer and has won four 1m2f handicaps, the latest last May; he seemed in need of the run when 28-1 in this race the time before, so that's a concern on today's first run since his second wind surgery.

16/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -34921

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Bath handicap before justifying favouritism with a bit in hand at Leicester (1m, good to firm); up 3lb for that but mildly progressive by the looks.
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5th

10

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Alice Knyvet

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

No problem with the step up to 1m2f last time and in fact looked as though tonight's extra furlong would suit; remains open to improvement and goes on the shortlist under William Buick.

5/1

3rd

6

(7)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:15 Salisbury

Alice Knyvet

9st 7lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

in touch with leaders, outpaced 3f out, rallied inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

3/1

1st

8

(2)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:02 Leicester

Alice Knyvet

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Harry & Roger Charlton

Five-race maiden who is the least exposed contender; went close in Bath handicap (1m, good; wore hood/tongue-tie) six weeks ago, almost collaring a rival who received a well-judged ride from the front; respected, assuming the removal of headgear doesn't have negative effect.

7/2

Form: 2-5217 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has run well on heavy but finished well beaten under those conditions on her handicap debut at Goodwood (got behind early); had previously made all at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and an RPR that day of 89 suggests that her current mark should be manageable.
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7th

4

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

19:20 Pontefract

Value Added

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Dropped 26lb in the weights in six runs for new stable since February; perhaps the addition of blinkers will help but she's not a solid option in her current form.

12/1

6th

4

(9)

18th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:30 Ripon

Value Added

9st 4lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Sole win came for Richard Hughes in a Wolverhampton novice (9.5f; 11-8 favourite) in July 2023; hasn't offered much in five starts - over a range of distances (1m-1m4f) - for this yard; competes from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

1

(11)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Value Added

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Micky Hammond

Novice winner here (9.5f) for Richard Hughes in the summer of 2023, but has shown little since returning for this yard in February; the outside stall won't help his cause either.

25/1

20/1

Form: 4-464

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has yet to make a serious impact but only had four runs and latest fourth in a Sandown handicap (1m2f, good) was his best effort yet; gelded during his two months away and likely has more to offer.
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12th

3

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Miller Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five Flat wins in 2024, culminating in this race (1lb lower today); well suited by ploughing through the mud and best result this term came on soft, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; ran respectably here on good to soft last time and a bold show seems likely if he's in the mud today.

7/1

11

(10)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 61y

Class 2

14:05 Newbury

Miller Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up at Yarmouth (1m6f) in July; respectable fourth in a Racing League event over 2m on Southwell's AW latest; feasibly handicapped and would enter the reckoning if the ground remains on the soft side.

16/1

4th

2

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Miller Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five wins in a tremendously progressive 2024 on Flat; well suited by ploughing through the mud and his best result this term came on soft ground, when runner-up on penultimate start; beaten 20l when last on his sole AW start in 2023 and others have more compelling claims.

6/1

6th
4 (9)
Monty Bay

4/1

Form: -31632

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has only won a novice but has finished his last two handicaps (1m/1m2f) on the front foot and could have done with a truer pace last time here; has more to offer.
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6th

4

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:15 Salisbury

Monty Bay

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

upset in stalls, took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 1f out

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Monty Bay

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, prominent

7/2

3rd

4

(4)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

16:25 York

Monty Bay

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

midfield

6/1

Form: 022469 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Exposed five-time winner who now goes in cheekpieces after not being at his best on last three starts; others preferred.
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8th

3

(11)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

15:32 Kempton (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

dwelt start, held up in last, outpaced 3f out, never on terms

20/1

8th

3

(11)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

15:32 Kempton (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 13lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

dwelt start, held up in last, outpaced 3f out, never on terms

20/1

7th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pledge Of Honour

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Ended losing run when successful in 1m2f handicap at Windsor in July; well held since and 0-13 on AW as opposed to 6-28 on turf.

16/1

14/1

Form: 12-712 BF

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Came clear in a 1m1f handicap at Sandown (good to soft) in May before coming up short at Chepstow following a 6lb rise; those were in a lower grade than this and she's been off a good while.
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8th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Gert Lush

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Had dropped 11lb lower than when last successful when beaten a neck at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) last month (third and fourth have won since); races off the same mark, but she didn't get home in one previous attempt over this far.

5/1

2nd

4

(11)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Leicester

Gert Lush

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Without a victory since 2023; off 21 months before a never-dangerous seventh of ten in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month; she needs to take a major step forward.

16/1

7th

8

(9)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gert Lush

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Teal

5-34, the latest win gained at Sandown (1m1f, good to soft, 2-1 favourite) in May 2023; soundly beaten when last in action at Chepstow (1m2f) in July 2024; she's nine now, so can only be monitored off a substantial absence.

20/1

Form: 12 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Tudor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.90
Straight Forecast £65.08
Tricast £274.30
Trifecta £457.50

Selections

Telegraph:

Le Mans

The Times:

Alice Knyvet

SPOTLIGHT:

Monty Bay

RP RATINGS:

Morcar

NEWMARKET:

Tudor

The Sun:

Gert Lush

Daily Mail:

Le Mans

D Express:

Le Mans

Daily Mirror:

Le Mans

POSTDATA:

Monty Bay

The Guardian:

Alice Knyvet

The Star:

Alice Knyvet

Daily Record:

Alice Knyvet

TOPSPEED:

Morcar