July 23 / 16.53 Salisbury

16.53

Good To Firm

Molson Coors Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 1m 6f 44y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Molson Coors Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8-8632

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden; has shown improvement with two placed efforts over 1m4f since wearing cheekpieces; brother to a 2m scorer; possibilities upped further in trip, with the headgear retained.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 421130 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Quirky sort whose record of 1130 since wearing cheekpieces includes a creditable effort over C&D; with form dipping markedly last time, he's hard to back with confidence.
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4th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Media Mogul

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

2-11 on the Flat for Ed Walker, the latter win gained in April (1m6f, good to firm; RPR 77); ground slower than good would be new to him but he can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

9/1

4th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Media Mogul

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

2-11 on the Flat for Ed Walker, the latter win gained in April (1m6f, good to firm; RPR 77); ground slower than good would be new to him but he can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

9/1

4th

7

2nd Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

13:18 Huntingdon

Media Mogul

11st 4lb

J: David Bass

T: Tom Dascombe

2-11 on the Flat for Ed Walker, the latter win gained in April (1m6f, good to firm; RPR 77); ground slower than good would be new to him but he can be competitive here if he takes well to hurdling at the first attempt.

9/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 74353

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Some encouraging form on AW for the Kublers, staying-on third at Southwell (1m4f) most recently; remains in same ownership; may well improve for this longer distance and the booking of William Buick is a positive on debut for Harry Derham; respected.
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7th

8

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Bouboule

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Gillian Boanas

Runner-up at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) in January but he's struggled over hurdles and on the Flat subsequently and is now 0-17; hopes are pinned on wind surgery prompting a major turnaround.

25/1

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Bouboule

11st 1lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Gillian Boanas

0-16 under all codes; didn't run badly when fifth over hurdles at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) in February but suffered a heavy defeat on AW last month and makes only limited appeal.

10/1

7th

8

(1)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

17:08 Newcastle (AW)

Bouboule

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Gillian Boanas

Inconsistent maiden for three yards who was always well positioned when second in an ordinary 0-60 handicap over C&D in January; since well beaten over hurdles and others hold stronger claims.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 474143 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-19; two attempts over 1m6f comprise a success at Bath in June and creditable third in higher grade at Chester last time; solid contender kept to this distance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Francesco Baracca

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Best form on AW but has won on turf and it was his best effort on grass when third of six at Newbury (2m, good; plugged on) three weeks ago; each-way shout.

10/1

3rd

8

(8)

17th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:20 Newbury

Francesco Baracca

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has done best on AW, including three wins at Wolverhampton (1m6f/2m) in the last six months; well held at Lingfield two weeks ago but has a modest record there; has won twice on turf, latterly on good ground at Bath (1m6f) last June but none of his turf form matches today's mark.

25/1

8th

4

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Francesco Baracca

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Something of a Wolverhampton specialist (3-5) though he has won on Polytrack at Kempton; the drop to 1m4f didn't help last time so the return to a longer distance should help, but his high draw may not be ideal even over this trip.

18/1

10/1

Form: 87-643

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; ran encouragingly over 14.5f at Doncaster most recently, though that staying-on third suggests he may be in need of 2m and beyond; otherwise still an unexposed sort.
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5th

3

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

19:10 Yarmouth

Betelgeuse

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: S Woods

Ran away with a Class 6 handicap at Southwell last October (1m6f) off a 10lb lower mark; two runner-up finishes at Southwell last month (after a 166-day absence) and he seemed fully effective on turf last year; one to take seriously.

11/4

2nd

3

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Has form figures of 152, all over 1m6f here, since a gelding operation; routed eight rivals then proved bitterly disappointing 15 days later; back from over five months off with fine second a fortnight ago (pair clear; PB); major player if putting best foot forward.

5/2

2nd

5

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Betelgeuse

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Showed the benefit of a gelding operation when winning a C&D handicap by 9l in October but he was raised 8lb and was well held on his next start; needs to bounce back following a 166-day break.

5/2

25/1

Form: 606

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutant who is far from solid on bumper and Flat form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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12th

3

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Leonidass

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Nick Gifford

Generally struggled at big prices in bumpers and it's been a similar story in four Flat runs; started his handicap career with a heavy defeat at Salisbury (1m6f) last month and needs a transformation on this switch to AW.

25/1

6th

5

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Salisbury

Leonidass

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nick Gifford

Handicap debutant who is far from solid on bumper and Flat form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

25/1

6th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Leonidass

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Nick Gifford

The sole older runner in the field; has weak claims on bumper and Flat form.

100/1

Form: 8-5237

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran as if something was amiss here last time; close second over C&D in May but was only fifth of seven in this race 12 months ago; brings mixed messages and is 0-16 on turf.
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2nd

2

(3)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Fair Dinkum

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jeremy Scott

His two wins last year include one here over 1m6f in October and he was runner-up off 2lb higher than today's mark at Kempton (2m, AW) next time; respectable fifth at Goodwood 13 days ago but he isn't certain to be suited by this drop back in trip.

4/1

5th

10

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Fair Dinkum

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jeremy Scott

Four wins divided between turf and the AW; capable on his day and this trip on this ground is fine, but he's always had two ways of running; well below his best on last two outings.

10/1

8th

1

(8)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Fair Dinkum

10st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Jeremy Scott

Dual Lingfield winner who's always had two ways of running; done all his winning after a recent start, which is a concern back from four months off, and he's on a career-high mark after a couple of turf victories last autumn.

6/1

Form: 35866- CD

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose losing spell goes back to his C&D success three years ago and who lacks recent match practice having been absent since last October; others preferred.
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3

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Wilderness

10st 11lb

J: Miss Daisy Warden

T: Seamus Mullins

Versatile mare who is on a much-reduced mark but she hasn't won since 2022 and has offered very little in her last four races; passed over.

25/1

7

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Wilderness

9st 5lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Hasn't won for a good while now and offered very little in her last three races.

25/1

10th

11

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Wilderness

9st 0lb

J: J F Egan

T: Seamus Mullins

Long time since she won a race; beaten 5l into second at Lingfield three runs back and offered nothing since.

33/1

Form: 62-154

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Former miler who has reinvented himself as a stayer, winning over 2m on AW in March and respectable fourth over C&D last time; the 8yo now takes on some unexposed 3yos.
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6th

5

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Grey Fox

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Emma Lavelle

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; back off his last winning mark and has twice won after an absence, but whether he can do so after 313 days off is a moot point; may also need further than this now.

10/1

9th

2

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

16:53 Salisbury

Grey Fox

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Lavelle

Former miler who has reinvented himself as a stayer, winning over 2m on AW in March and respectable fourth over C&D last time; the 8yo now takes on some unexposed 3yos.

7/1

4

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

20:20 Salisbury

Grey Fox

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Running, and winning, over 1m this time last year but he collected by 2l over 2m on the Kempton AW in March; not in the same form back there a month ago but chance if on a going day (can be up and down).

6/1

Non-runners

New York Minute, Autumns Breeze, Nelson Gate

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Payout
Exacta £33.10
Straight Forecast £36.68
Tricast £111.71
Trifecta £233.10

Selections

The Times:

Navid

SPOTLIGHT:

Bouboule

NEWMARKET:

Betelgeuse

RP RATINGS:

Francesco Baracca

POSTDATA:

Grey Fox

Telegraph:

New York Minute

LAMBOURN:

Bouboule

D Express:

Bouboule

The Sun:

Betelgeuse

Daily Mail:

Navid

The Star:

Navid

Daily Record:

Navid

Daily Mirror:

Francesco Baracca

The Guardian:

Grey Fox