May 24 / 19.50 Salisbury

19.50

Good To Firm

Saunton Sands Hotel ‘Confined’ Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Saunton Sands Hotel ‘Confined’ Handicap (For horses Which Have Not Won More Than One Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 2925-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
0-8, but went close on a couple of occasions last summer and met all sorts of trouble on her Doncaster reappearance (1m, good) three weeks ago; steps up in trip in first-time cheekpieces, but there is plenty of stamina on the dam's side; worth a second look.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Goodwood

Patsy Snugfit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Two wins over 1m2f at Salisbury (good to firm) this season but she flopped in her bid for a double there (last of six) last month; still looks feasibly treated on her penultimate form but she needs to bounce back on this return to 1m.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:30 Salisbury

Patsy Snugfit

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

She raced at up to 1m in her early starts but has improved for the step up to 1m2f in cheekpieces, winning two from the front over C&D; up 3lb for the latest one and an easy lead looks possible; claims again.

4/1

1st

3

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:20 Salisbury

Patsy Snugfit

8st 13lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Benefited from combination of step up in trip and first-time cheekpieces when making all over C&D (good to firm) in May, opening her account at the ninth attempt; below that form when only third of four here (1m4f, good to firm) last time but could be dangerous on this return to 1m2f if able to dominate.

7/2

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7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 405-12

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has improved since returning in handicaps last month with cheekpieces added, winning at Nottingham (1m, good) and finishing second of ten in this headgear combination at Ascot (1m, good to firm); should stay the longer trip and high on the list.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Goodwood

Arcturus Flame

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win at Nottingham at about 1m (good) in April 2025 but he has C&D form and a close call with Zachary Hickes at Yarmouth (about 1m3f, good to firm) for new yard puts him in this picture; may well improve further even though he's not obviously ahead of his mark on past efforts.

7/2

2nd

1

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

15:13 Yarmouth

Arcturus Flame

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Sole win came over 1m in April 2025; in good form this season before his form dipped when fifth of ten in 1m4f Epsom handicap last month; latest race was voided and he's left Richard Hughes since; very much one to consider in a change of headgear for his new yard.

15/8

6

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcturus Flame

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Sole success came in April 2025 when trained by Darryl Holland; has performed with credit on several occasions since, resulting in him being still 6lb higher than his winning mark; place claims.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 65-52

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has improved in each of his four starts, going down by less than a length when second of ten on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; up 4lb but remains open to further improvement and shouldn't be far away.
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No / Draw
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5

(2)

18th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:40 Newmarket (July)

Babylon

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Harry Eustace

0-6 but has run really well in his first three handicaps, most recently suited by the step up in trip when third of five at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm); that could prove to be a warm little race and he's one to consider.

9/4

3rd

1

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

17:52 Goodwood

Babylon

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Has improved since handicapping, finishing second of ten at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in April and third of eight (clear of the rest) at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month; on both occasions he has shaped as though he would appreciate further; respected.

9/4

3rd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

19:50 Salisbury

Babylon

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Harry Eustace

Has improved in each of his four starts, going down by less than a length when second of ten on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) last month; up 4lb but remains open to further improvement and shouldn't be far away.

7/2

Form: 443

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In the frame in all three starts at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) this year; bred to appreciate the longer trip on turf/handicap debut and not to be taken lightly.
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6

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:40 Haydock

Arizona Rock

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Clear promise in three 7f maiden/novice runs on AW early in the year; some promise on turf/handicap debut at Salisbury in May (1m2f, good to firm) but ran poorly at Lingfield two weeks ago (AW; tried in blinkers which are quickly dispensed with); could still have a bigger run in him.

25/1

8th

6

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield (AW)

Arizona Rock

9st 6lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

In the frame in his first three starts at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) earlier in the year (all three races have produced winners), but didn't improve much when fourth of eight on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month; still early days, though, and blinkers are now given a go.

17/2

Form: 904-6

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has shown much more in her last two starts, as when an eyecatching sixth of 13 on her reappearance/handicap debut at Epsom (8.5f, good) last month; bred to stay well so one to consider.
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5th

4

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Connie Moon

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Nine-race maiden whose best effort was a third of 13 at Goodwood (1m2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in June 2025; opposable on subsequent AW exploits (visored in the last two races) and she's been off since February.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Connie Moon

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Eight-race maiden; not beaten far despite finishing only sixth at Lingfield last month (1m4f, visored first time); Rossa Ryan booked and she continues to edge down the weights.

9/1

14/1

Form: 7708-8

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in all five outings including when eighth of 14 on his reappearance/handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW; first start since being gelded) last month; more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Navid

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Can front run; made all at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; flag start) in July before another good effort when second of four at Ffos Las (2m, good); needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Chester (1m6f, good) 18 days ago; blinkers applied.

6/5

6

(4)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 87y

Class 4

14:10 Chester

Navid

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Harry Charlton

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces on recent outings and got off the mark with front-running success at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; front pair well clear) in July, on ninth start; beaten at short odds over 2m since but still ran well, and remains one to be interested in.

9/2

5

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Navid

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Harry Charlton

Seemingly aided by cheekpieces on recent outings and got off the mark with front-running success at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm; front pair well clear) last month; 8lb higher here but could still have more to offer over today's longer trip; respected.

2/1

Form: 521-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive in three 1m AW novices late last year, winning at Kempton in December (second and third have won since); may have needed the run when well held on handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) this month, but will need to step up on this first go on turf.
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4th

3

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Nanny Park

9st 12lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Gained a first win for her current yard in 1m6f Doncaster handicap in July; set a lot to do when a never-dangerous sixth of nine at Redcar (1m6f) 19 days ago; not dismissed.

7/1

6th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:57 Redcar

Nanny Park

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Sara Ender

Came good for current stable at fifth attempt, in tactical four-runner race at Doncaster (extended 1m6f, good to firm) last month but was behind Newport when down the field at York a fortnight later; others have more convincing profiles.

10/1

11th

12

(13)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Nanny Park

8st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Sara Ender

Kept on for reasonable third of six at Doncaster last month on first crack at 1m4f before winning over 14.5f there a fortnight ago (good to firm each time); had just three rivals to beat last time but she's unexposed over staying trips and could be in the shake-up.

16/1

Form: 6-99

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Out of the frame in three starts over 7f/1m on turf/AW (gelded before latest outing); bred to stay the longer trip on handicap debut with a visor now given a go.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

20:30 Epsom

Wootton Palace

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Best form on debut and soundly beaten when sent handicapping in visor/cheekpieces on last two outings (1m2f/11.6f); tongue-tie is now added.

20/1

10th

1

(10)

11th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield

Wootton Palace

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Minor form when qualifying and his finish was weak when upped to 1m2f for recent handicap debut at Salisbury (good to firm); first-time cheekpieces replace a visor; needs to show he has the firepower for new trip.

25/1

8th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

19:50 Salisbury

Wootton Palace

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom Dascombe

Out of the frame in three starts over 7f/1m on turf/AW (gelded before latest outing); bred to stay the longer trip on handicap debut with a visor now given a go.

12/1

Non-runners

Komodo Island

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £59.30
Straight Forecast £77.25
Tricast £315.76
Trifecta £237.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arcturus Flame

TOPSPEED:

Babylon

Telegraph:

Arizona Rock

Daily Mail:

Komodo Island

D Express:

Arizona Rock

RP RATINGS:

Arcturus Flame

NEWMARKET:

Arcturus Flame

Daily Mirror:

Arcturus Flame

The Star:

Arcturus Flame

Daily Record:

Arcturus Flame

POSTDATA:

Babylon

The Times:

Babylon

The Guardian:

Babylon

The Sun:

Babylon