September 13 / 19.10 Salisbury

19.10

Good To Soft

Symonds Event Catering Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Symonds Event Catering Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 331356

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Winner of handicaps at 5f (heavy) and 7f (good), the latter in July; has had excuses for latest defeats but extra needed back at this trip on her earlier 6f handicap form; tongue-tie refitted.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Land Of Magic

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won at Epsom (7f, good) in July and Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last month, and she was runner-up twice in a row on heavy ground after that latest win; below par at Newbury (6f, heavy) just six days ago but this front-runner reared at the start; could bounce back and play leading role today.

9/2

5

(1)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Land Of Magic

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won at Epsom (7f, good) in July and Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last month, and she was runner-up twice in a row on heavy ground after that latest win; below par at Newbury (6f, heavy) just six days ago but this front-runner reared at the start; could bounce back and play leading role today.

9/2

5th

7

(8)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:26 Newbury

Land Of Magic

8st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has shown career-best form since dropped back to 6f, winning at Salisbury (good to soft) then runner-up twice on heavy ground; brings solid claims to this higher grade.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 346352 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Suited by fast surfaces and it was good to firm when she drew clear over C&D in June; has run well in defeat since and refitting a visor saw her go close over 7f at Chepstow recently; could be vulnerable off current mark back at 6f.
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11th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moes Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ronald Harris

Finished well for a cosy win here (5f) last month but she was laboured in her follow-up bid at Lingfield ten days later; this step back up to 6f is no problem but she's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back after that last run.

12/1

11th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moes Legacy

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ronald Harris

Finished well for a cosy win here (5f) last month but she was laboured in her follow-up bid at Lingfield ten days later; this step back up to 6f is no problem but she's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back after that last run.

12/1

3rd
5 (8)
Unico

6/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 176742 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins for previous yard; back in form of late, having a difficult passage at Goodwood (good to soft) and she couldn't quite peg back the winner on Lingfield AW since; competitive off 1lb lower than her April win.
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6th

6

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unico

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Chris Gordon

Running well off similar marks of late, most recently bumping into a useful sort for Class 6 events at Chelmsford six weeks ago; big run looks on the cards back against females.

100/30

6th

6

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Unico

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Chris Gordon

Running well off similar marks of late, most recently bumping into a useful sort for Class 6 events at Chelmsford six weeks ago; big run looks on the cards back against females.

100/30

Form: 811416 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran flat in July; previously won three of four sprints for new yard, seemingly not at his limit at Leicester (6f, good to soft; has won on good and heavy) in the latest of them; up 3lb but may do better yet back at 6f.
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6th

8

(7)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sub Thirteen

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

3yo who won over C&D (good) on stable debut in April and added wins in May (5f, heavy) and June (6f, good to soft); hasn't kicked on from there but he hasn't run badly the last twice and is not ruled out.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Sub Thirteen

9st 5lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

3yo who won over C&D (good) on stable debut in April and added wins in May (5f, heavy) and June (6f, good to soft); hasn't kicked on from there but he hasn't run badly the last twice and is not ruled out.

8/1

5th

12

(8)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Sub Thirteen

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Acts on heavy ground; record of 3-6 for current stable includes a C&D success in April; form has dipped the last twice but it may be unwise to write off this 3yo.

10/1

Form: 016377 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Mixed fortunes since handicapping but was suited by the drop to 6f on soft ground when a ready C&D winner in May; not as good since but the return to this track, if the ground remains good to soft, can suit.
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12th

10

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Thunderous Love

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

3yo who kept on well for second in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Brighton (6f, good) last month, and on that evidence this step back up to 7f is well worth a go; showed promise here on debut last August and heavy ground may have been too much last time; possible player.

16/1

12th

10

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Thunderous Love

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

3yo who kept on well for second in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Brighton (6f, good) last month, and on that evidence this step back up to 7f is well worth a go; showed promise here on debut last August and heavy ground may have been too much last time; possible player.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:25 Windsor

Thunderous Love

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

in rear

13/2

100/30

Form: 4-9922

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Much better the last twice, runner-up to wide-margin winner at Haydock (6f, good; made running) and ridden more patiently dropped to 5f at Bath (good to firm) when involved in a tight finish; a first win edges closer.
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7th

3

(3)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Glitterella

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

prominent

8/1

7th

3

(3)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Glitterella

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Nine-race maiden; placed twice on turf this summer but she has been a shade disappointing the last twice; should be fine on AW and better drawn today than when sixth at Wolverhampton last time.

8/1

6th

4

(9)

14th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Glitterella

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

In good form without winning in 2024 but only sixth in 6f Salisbury handicap last month; she's the sort to bounce back though.

6/1

10/1

Form: 07113- D

Last run: 294 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Raised his game once handicapping in a tongue-tie, winning first two starts, both at 6f on good ground, and he lost little in defeat on AW debut when last seen in November; might well have more to come in 2024.
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5th

6

(3)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Mark Usher

Hindered by slow starts this year for new stable, taking AW record to 0-8; however, has possibilities off current mark provided he's helped by first-time blinkers.

7/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

7th

2

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Art Fantastique

9st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Mark Usher

slowly away, in rear

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 755-P

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed promise at 5f and 6f as 2yo; looked a likely type for handicaps but he finished lame when pulled up early on return in April; unknown quantity now but trainer has won this twice since 2014; market can guide.
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9th

7

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 1lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: David Evans

Maiden; picked up for 1,000gns out of Eve Johnson Houghton's yard in January; sent off favourite when third in C&D handicap on last week's stable debut (took keen hold); had been off for 55 days; may build on that but he carried his head high under pressure so doesn't look one to trust; maybe the refitted tongue-tie will help.

6/1

3rd

4

(2)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

0-9 for Eve Johnston Houghton, one his best efforts when fourth of 11 over C&D in November; changed hands for 1,000gns last month and improvement needed on debut for David Evans; no headgear today.

12/1

8th

9

(3)

21st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Clyde Bay

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Still a maiden but this keen-going sort was fitted with cheekpieces when an encouraging fourth of 11 on his Tapeta debut at Southwell (7f) last month; he's one to consider eased 2lb now if his stamina holds out.

10/1

Form: 30504

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly who's been big prices and a weak finisher in 1m handicaps on last two starts and looks a good candidate for a drop in trip; still has a question to answer.
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9th

8

(11)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Salisbury

Intertwined

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

9

(8)

19th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Newbury

Intertwined

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

Third here (7f, good to soft) on debut in April but pretty disappointing since, last of 11 at Nottingham (1m, good) when she tried cheekpieces on latest outing; now has blinkers.

40/1

11th

7

(4)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:10 Nottingham

Intertwined

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Brian Meehan

Debut third hasn't worked out too well and she hasn't built on it twice since; up in trip for her handicap debut and now tried in cheekpieces but not sure she's thrown in.

14/1

25/1

Form: 5175

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best form when winning a Bath novice (extended 5f, soft) in April; minor efforts in AW novice and 5f handicap debut here (good to firm) since but she may do better with this greater stamina test and softer conditions.
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8th

8

(4)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Twisted Tiara

8st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Rod Millman

The ground was soft when she won a Bath novice in April over the extended 5f; regressed since and stamina will be tested over this far.

20/1

10th

4

(5)

13th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Salisbury

Twisted Tiara

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

ducked right start, slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear

25/1

5th

4

(4)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:05 Salisbury

Twisted Tiara

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Rod Millman

Confirmed the promise of her Kempton debut (1m) by winning a 5.5f fillies' novice at Bath in April (soft); not at the same level at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month but she makes her handicap debut with the prospect of further improvement; new trip and ground to deal with this time but foolish to discount.

4/1

4/1

Form: 945-53 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Highly creditable fifth of 12 in a strong 6f Kempton AW novice in October; came on for his Windsor reappearance when finishing well into a close third of four at Bath (also 5f; good) last week; ready for another go at 6f and likely not seen the best of him yet.
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3rd

7

(4)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

16:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Hedland

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Often flattered to deceive for Henry Candy but he has fallen in the weights and shaped quite well when third of nine over 6f at Southwell on stable debut; led briefly over 1f out that day and could be well suited by this drop back in distance; interesting.

11/2

3rd

3

(2)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Port Hedland

9st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

12/1

10th

12

(6)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Hedland

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

took keen hold, prominent, pulled way into lead after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.70
Straight Forecast £42.14
Tricast £618.95
Trifecta £359.20

Selections

Telegraph:

Glitterella

The Guardian:

Moe's Legacy

TOPSPEED:

Land Of Magic

SPOTLIGHT:

Port Hedland

The Times:

Intertwined

The Star:

Sub Thirteen

RP RATINGS:

Thunderous Love

Daily Mirror:

Glitterella

The Sun:

Glitterella

Daily Mail:

Moe's Legacy

Daily Record:

Moe's Legacy

POSTDATA:

Land Of Magic

D Express:

Port Hedland