August 14 / 14.20 Salisbury

14.20

Good To Firm

Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips Carried, But Not Used) (Racing Excellence)

  • Prize money: £3925.5
  • 0m 6f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Apprentice Handicap (Whips Carried, But Not Used) (Racing Excellence)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 083286

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed twice here (1m) from three starts, including when third in June; couldn't get the job done at Brighton, a track he goes well at, when favourite next time and has beaten a total of one rival in two starts since; due to drop 3lb; would be a first winner for Donagh Murphy.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Chourmo

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Four-time winner, most recently in November 2024 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) off a 14lb higher mark than today's; has attracted support since joining this yard and was a close third in a classified event at Wolverhampton 65 days ago; steps back into handicaps with claims.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chourmo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Dan Horsford

Scored four times on turf in 2024; on the decline since and 0-13 on AW but he was well backed when a creditable fourth in a C&D classified event ten days ago when just behind Dash Power; big player if he can build on that.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4-4670

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner (6f), including four under an apprentice, but he's 0-11 over 7f; promising fourth on reappearance in May and didn't get the breaks when an unlucky sixth (also Chepstow, 6f, good) eight days later; way off that on last two starts, though, both times under Charlie Tucker, for whom this would be a first winner; on the plus side this 8yo is nicely treated now and may have been freshened up by a break.
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6th

5

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Vape

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Conditions to suit and this veteran is likely to find more races this year; the evidence of his two runs in 2026 suggests he may need some more help from the handicapper before he is of renewed interest though.

20/1

4th

3

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Vape

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won twice over 6f at Windsor (good to firm) and Chepstow (good) last August; may have needed last month's return at the latter track (7f, good to firm), but this trip looks on the sharp side.

8/1

10th

5

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Vape

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: John & Rhys Flint

Dual 6f winner (once here) last summer; also suited by 7f but we haven't seen him since a disappointing AW run in September and he probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

12/1

Form: 548-25

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in July 2023 but made a most encouraging return to action under Ashley Lewis when beaten a neck at Chepstow (good to firm) last month; couldn't match that when fifth of nine at Yarmouth (also 7f, good to soft) since; solid chance if he can recapture that earlier form.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Spirit Of Breeze

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Added to his two turf wins when finishing well to score on AW at Lingfield (7f) last October; hasn't hit the same level in two subsequent runs but he returned after wind surgery with a fair third in a Class 4 at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Spirit Of Breeze

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Successful in Class 6 over C&D and Class 5 on AW last term; had wind surgery since final outing; needs to prove he can cope with this higher grade on reappearance but market support should be heeded.

8/1

6

(9)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won two of his last three starts, picking up well to land an apprentice handicap over C&D last week; unpenalised and looks to have plenty in his favour.

4/1

Form: 7-0523

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden but he's run well the last twice with blinkers on, second of nine (1m, soft) in June then beaten just 1l (also Chepstow, 7f, good to firm) the following month; did too much on the lead last time and he's respected off the same mark.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Happy Chandler

8st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Michael Blake

Front-runner who got off the mark when winning over this C&D (good to firm) in April; runner-up on his next two starts, including here 18 days ago, and he can't be dismissed despite stepping up in class.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Happy Chandler

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Runner-up on reappearance at Bath (1m, good) last month then won over C&D (good to firm) before a good second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm); arrives at the top of his game and he's a strong contender.

15/8

Form: 850-97 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winning handicap debut on last season's return to action at Goodwood (7f, good) and ran well when second here (1m, good to firm) nine days later; some heavy defeats have followed, however, including when beaten 15l in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield in June; risky despite a falling mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Never Dream

10st 7lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: Marcus Tregoning

He made a winning handicap debut in June 2024 (7f, good); mixed record since and his Brighton second last September was the only real bright spot in 2025; chance if returning at that level but it is not assured.

10/1

5th

8

(12)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

14:12 Brighton

Never Dream

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sole win was 15 months ago but that was off 7lb higher and he returned to form with a near-miss over C&D last time; has leading claims if he can back that up but best form has been on good/good to firm and it would be a worry if the ground is testing.

13/2

2

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Never Dream

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Began this season with two disappointing efforts but his fourths at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) and Goodwood (1m1f, good) last month were very respectable; drops in grade and features prominently in calculations.

7/1

Form: 462601 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All five wins on good to firm, at 6f (including here) and 7f; capitalised on a reduced mark to get up very late in an amateur riders' handicap over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; that was a first win for two years but a 2lb nudge shouldn't stop him being competitive.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(10)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:21 Salisbury

Amathus

10st 13lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Inconsistent this season but posted one of his better efforts last time; dual winner at Salisbury, including narrowly under Freddy Tett in this race last year; respected off a workable mark.

5/1

4th

7

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Amathus

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Has seven wins and usually at his peak in the summer months but below his best at Bath on his last two starts; others preferred.

25/1

8th

7

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

20:40 Brighton

Amathus

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual C&D winner who traditionally peaks in the summer; showed enough in three runs over 1m round Bath in the spring to suggest he's still up to winning at this level if he gets one of his better starts and the race pans out his way.

20/1

Form: 232232

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3-71, the three wins all coming narrowly at Wolverhampton (AW) over 6f; often gets going too late, as when filling the runner-up spot for the 17th occasion, this time in a Thirsk classified (6f, good to firm), on Friday; however, he stays 7f and the nature of this hands and heels race could suit him; due to go back up 3lb and he's impossible to ignore once again.
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4th

9

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Fair third in a classified over C&D (good to firm) last month but has yet to win on turf with all three wins coming at Wolverhampton; best to leave until he returns to his favoured track.

20/1

3rd

6

(6)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:26 Brighton

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Finished third in this race last year but he isn't arriving in the same form this time around; easy enough to look elsewhere.

25/1

Form: 765793

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Low-level maiden; best run did come here (125-1) when wearing first-time cheekpieces one year ago, however, and it was another fair effort at a huge price when third again at this track (also 1m, good to firm; 50-1) last time; unlikely to be anything like those odds today and not ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Of Gold

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Exposed 18-race maiden; usually runs at 7f or 1m and was below par on her only run at 1m2f.

50/1

8th

10

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mount Of Gold

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Longstanding maiden who's been tried over various trips and in two forms of headgear; one of her better efforts last time but she was probably flattered from the front round Lingfield.

25/1

10

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:13 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Of Gold

8st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

16-race maiden; placed at Salisbury (1m; 50-1) on penultimate start but not in the same league as the convincing winner; returns to AW for first time since last October; poorly drawn so safer to focus elsewhere.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £26.40
Straight Forecast £32.91
Tricast £84.95
Trifecta £112.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Breeze

The Times:

My Boy Jack

RP RATINGS:

Amathus

Daily Record:

Mount Of Gold

SPOTLIGHT:

Happy Chandler

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Breeze

Daily Mail:

Spirit Of Breeze

D Express:

Spirit Of Breeze

The Guardian:

My Boy Jack

Daily Mirror:

My Boy Jack

The Sun:

My Boy Jack

The Star:

Amathus