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Kingsclere ‘Sally Hits 90’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 1m 6f 44y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Kingsclere ‘Sally Hits 90’ Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 7069-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-21 under both codes; wasn't beaten all that far over 1m3f on the AW last time and that was after a lengthy break; possibilities if building on that.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -14282

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of her four handicaps, those competitive shows coming at about 1m3f; gives the impression that she'll stay well.
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7th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins on the AW but runner-up in five of her seven races on the grass, the last two over C&D; clearly on a high enough mark but looks sure to give her running.

13/8

2nd

5

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Dual AW winner (1m/1m4f); runner-up twice since upped to 2m, returned to turf and fitted with cheekpieces last month, more recently behind a progressive rival here (good; also suited by good to soft); good chance.

7/2

2nd

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been on AW (latest in March) and her only run at this track did not go well, when favourite over 1m6f on heavy on final start last term; close second with first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood (2m, good) on latest outing, however, is a notable positive.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 072312 D BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.
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6

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Nottingham

Sawgrass

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Hughie Morrison

Below par at Ripon (2m, good) last time but failed to settle and she was progressive previously, finishing third of 13 at Salisbury in August following a break (1m6f, good to soft; unraced on softer); retains potential; dam was a Listed winner on soft ground for connections.

13/2

6th

9

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Ripon

Sawgrass

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and back to something approaching her best when close up after a break at Salisbury (1m6f, good to soft); in the mix.

4/1

3rd

4

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Sawgrass

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Hughie Morrison

Much improved since sent beyond 1m2f and perhaps ready for a break when turned over at prohibitive odds in a three-runner race at Lingfield (2m) in June; has an 8lb higher mark to deal with now but could still have improvement in her; all turf runs on good or faster.

5/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 60-852 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
1m4f/1m6f hat-trick last year and went in again over hurdles this April; solid enough run in defeat at Newbury latest (1m4f, good to firm; won on soft) and looks a key player under Rossa Ryan.
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1st

2

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Taritino

10st 0lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Has won five on the Flat at up to 1m6f; off the mark for this Flat season when winning at Salisbury by 4.5l 13 days ago; up 6lb but a contender.

6/1

1st

7

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

17:32 Salisbury

Taritino

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joe Tickle

Has won twice over hurdles this year and only went down by a head on his return to Flat action last week at Bath (1m6f, good); effective over this shorter trip and looks a good bet to give his running, which can't be said for all of these.

4/1

Form: -90473 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Completed a 1m2f/1m4f hat-trick in 2024; should be well handicapped but continues to flatter to deceive, as when third at Yarmouth last time where he travelled well but found little; on the plus side, rain would be welcomed.
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5th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Bath

Kotari

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Hasn't won since recording a three-timer in 2024; last of six on return to action at Salisbury (1m4f, good) last month when favourite; has dropped to a career-low mark and first-time visor goes on; may be worth another chance.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

17:03 Salisbury

Kotari

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His three wins were all on the Flat in 2024, including here on heavy ground over 1m2f; failed to build on his comeback run when well beaten over hurdles at Kempton 52 days ago and the hood returns on this switch back to the Flat; makes some appeal from a good mark.

3/1

Form: 43-243 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.
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6th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Grey Owl

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Grey Owl

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win was at Salisbury (1m6f) last August but he's a reliable type who has hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this season including a clear second at Salisbury; looks worth another try at this trip and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

7/2

5

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Well suited by a stiff 1m6f and his clear comeback second at Salisbury a month ago has been boosted by the winner going in again since; only 1lb higher and his claims are obvious.

3/1

Form: 421633

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Only 1-25 but for one who stays 2m it was a good effort in defeat over 1m4f at Lingfield last time, especially as that race wasn't run to suit; effective on good to soft but softer could be troublesome.
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2nd

3

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Balgowan

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Simply bumped into one on a rare turf start six weeks ago and returns to Polytrack off the same mark; cheekpieces go on for the first time in almost a year and his claims are obvious.

6/4

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

Form: 5868/7

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner who is now 0-7 on the Flat after coming up well short at Newbury last time (behind Taritino).
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3rd

3

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Worcester

Ikigai Star

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Won off 10lb higher at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last May but he's been disappointing since and was beaten 10l back on the Flat (1m6f) two weeks ago; has lots to prove and this is his first run beyond 2m5f.

6/1

5th

4

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Ikigai Star

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Regressed over hurdles since well held in two Flat starts last August; ran poorly in one previous try in a visor (usually wears cheekpieces), so positives are thin on the ground.

16/1

Form: 6-9090

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Disappointing maiden on the Flat in Ireland (seven starts); well held over hurdles on British debut.
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4th

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Dark Baron

9st 7lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

Turf and dual Tapeta winner who justified favouritism with a narrow success at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March; still looks feasibly treated on that form but he flopped at Bath (1m, firm) last time and needs to bounce back after that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Dark Baron

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Course winner (1m2f, good to soft) last September and he has made good progress since, adding two AW successes (9.4f/7f) to his tally; close third over C&D last month (good ground) but not in the same form at Kempton three weeks ago; can't ignore if as effective on today's faster ground.

7/2

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

The Dark Baron

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321) and ran well back on turf when beaten a length into third of 11 at Bath (1m, good) last month; gets on well with Laura Coughlan; respected.

7/2

33/1

Form: 6-8265 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Long time since she won a race; beaten 5l into second at Lingfield three runs back and offered nothing since.
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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: 67545

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler in 2022 and missed all of 2023 and 2024; penultimate effort when a close fourth at Chepstow (1m4f) offered some encouragement, though only five ran; opposable, especially with rain around.
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5th

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Warwick

Sweet Nightingale

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Polly Gundry

Went chasing late in her career but she's making a good fist of it and was going best from some way out when winning at Exeter (3m, good) in March; no blame attached for defeat next time and she didn't appreciate the 3m2f trip at Fontwell recently; a sharp 3m should suit; close up.

11/4

3rd

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

17:45 Fontwell

Sweet Nightingale

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Polly Gundry

Made the breakthrough over fences with 10l win at Exeter (3m, good) last month; was beaten by 10l when third of four at Plumpton (3m2f) last time but that was behind two progressive 6yos and her jockey went for home a circuit too soon; still has potential as a staying chaser and she's in the mix off same mark as last time.

3/1

3rd

2

5th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 157y

Class 5

14:20 Plumpton

Sweet Nightingale

11st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Polly Gundry

1-10 over hurdles and now 1-6 as a chaser after drawing clear for a 10l success at Exeter (3m, good); raised 7lb for winning that weak contest but there's no depth to this, either.

15/8

10/1

Form: 57-648

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Switched to turf for his two handicaps and wasn't that threatening at Haydock (1m3f, good to firm) and Sandown (1m6f, good); still early days.
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7

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Navalanche

8st 12lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Unplaced all seven starts, finishing just under 2l behind Warrior King when fifth of nine over C&D last month; more needed.

12/1

5th

6

(4)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Navalanche

8st 13lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

From a good yard but has struggled in three turf handicaps; did hint at promise in his qualifying runs on AW and needs the return to Polytrack to give him something extra.

9/1

12th

9

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Navalanche

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Switched to turf for his two handicaps and wasn't that threatening at Haydock (1m3f, good to firm) and Sandown (1m6f, good); still early days.

10/1

Form: 5440

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in four races (the latest a handicap) and now kicking off for a third yard after changing hands in July for 1,000gns.
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13th

12

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Praying For Time

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Chris Down

Well beaten in four races (the latest a handicap) and now kicking off for a third yard after changing hands in July for 1,000gns.

100/1

11th

2

(10)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

21:00 Leicester

Praying For Time

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

Made fairly encouraging debut for the Gosdens in February (1m2f) but two heavy defeats have followed (1m4f/1m3f), the latter for this stable; drops in trip for handicap debut; leap of faith required to support her.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £109.50
Straight Forecast £77.43
Tricast £203.20
Trifecta £500.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sawgrass

Daily Mail:

Taritino

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Owl

POSTDATA:

Kotari

The Times:

Navalanche

D Express:

As Fast As Wind

The Sun:

Sawgrass

Daily Record:

Sawgrass

The Guardian:

Grey Owl

Telegraph:

Kotari

Daily Mirror:

Taritino

The Star:

Taritino