October 02 / 16.20 Salisbury

16.20

Good

Radcliffe & Co Handicap

  • Prize money: £5888.24
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Radcliffe & Co Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 700070 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
0-19 since winning the Wokingham on stable debut in 2023 and this 7yo has regressed; however, having dropped down the weights he hasn't run badly on his last two starts and drops down in grade today; not ruled out.
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13th

13

(15)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

He enjoyed his finest hour over this C&D when winning the 2023 Wokingham off a 20lb higher mark; he hasn't won since and his second over C&D in May on his seasonal/stable debut hasn't been a springboard to better things; others look safer.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:54 Ripon

Saint Lawrence

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a good second on his seasonal and stable debut at Ascot (6f, good) in May; however, two lesser runs have followed and this 8yo remains without a win since June 2023.

7/1

5th

5

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Saint Lawrence

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Having dropped down the weights he was a close second at Ascot (6f, good) in May on his stable/seasonal debut, and perhaps the soft ground didn't suit at Epsom last time; not written off but this 8yo has been regressive and remains without a win since June 2023.

10/1

Form: 471234 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner who scored at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and went very close on her next two starts; not quite at her best over C&D last time but that was on heavy ground; could play leading role.
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11th

2

(10)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Under The Twilight

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Blake

Won this on soft in 2023 but her best form this summer has been on good to firm, winning either side of a very good second of 26 at the big Goodwood meeting in July; well below best back on soft in August and might prefer quicker ground these days.

14/1

8th

2

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Under The Twilight

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Likes a strong pace to chase and won in spite of that here 12 days ago, enhancing her good record at the track; just 2lb higher.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 012500 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.
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3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

Form: 1220 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in April and went close on next two starts, including here (7f, good to firm); down the field on handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW) last time and something to prove after that, but this very lightly raced 3yo is not written off.
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7th

1

(4)

27th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:32 Epsom

Dr Strangelove

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Oliver Cole

Placed three times in a row over 6f/7f in May-July; however, below best on last two starts (6f/7f) and he's not really bred for this new trip; has something to prove in first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

Form: 312 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three starts on AW; won at Southwell (6f) in August on second outing and runner-up in Kempton novice (6f) since; the hood worn on his last two runs is left off; further improvement is needed on handicap debut but that's possible from this unexposed 3yo, who cost 575,000euros as a yearling.
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10th

3

(2)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

Rock Iguana

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Generally kept to 7f in recent times, including on his debut for new connections here 12 days ago, when again well held at a big price; handicapper proving slow to relent and would want to see some serious support this time before factoring him in.

16/1

8th

9

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Rock Iguana

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Landed a maiden at Southwell (6f) last August on his first start for Kevin Philippart De Foy; behind Chalk Mountain when sixth over this C&D on his final start for that stable and below his best in two starts in Ireland; now makes his debut for another new stable with cheekpieces, worn last time, removed.

20/1

8th

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Rock Iguana

8st 8lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Reasonable AW form in Britain before being picked up for 15,000gns in July; mid-field in 7f claimer on stable debut; will do well to get competitive in this, unless new headgear works.

25/1

Form: -15700 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May on third run for Stuart Williams and he's now 2lb lower; however, his form has gone the wrong way since and the return to this trainer, for whom he won three times earlier in his career, needs to prompt a revival.
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9th

6

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Goes well here and is 2lb lower than when winning over C&D late last year; well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and a case could be made for him.

4/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Buccabay

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Just two starts since March but they came last month at Windsor (6f, good to firm) and he ran with credit on both occasions; back on his last winning mark and he can go well again.

10/1

5th

5

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

One of his five wins came over C&D in May 2025; third to Amazonian Dream over C&D four weeks ago was an encouraging return from four months off and in-form 5lb claimer is now recruited; in the mix.

10/1

Form: 1-0056 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well treated on last year's 2yo form and his trainer won this in 2021 and 2022; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed on his four runs this season, the latest 12 days ago following wind surgery.
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4

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Dragon King

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with C&D victory in November; failed to add to it this this season and signed off for Clive Cox with a below-par eighth in 1m Newbury handicap in July; needs this yard switch to spark a resurgence.

14/1

8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

Form: 722161 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-3 since being upped to 6f when winning in good style at Brighton (6f, good) in August; now 8lb higher in a tougher race but this progressive 3yo may well take it in his stride for his top trainer.
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16th

11

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins on good to firm this year and back to best when 1l second of nine to reopposing Pilu at Yarmouth (6f, good); solid.

10/1

2nd

7

(10)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Yarmouth

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

Scored over C&D in May and was also on target at Windsor (also 6f, good to firm) in July; didn't run badly when midfield in competitive series final back at Windsor last month and may still have a bigger run in him.

7/1

8th

5

(12)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Another Abbot

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Has plenty of handicapping experience but better than ever when winning quite convincingly over C&D (good to firm) recently; on a career-high mark against stronger opposition but it's not too late for him to do better.

9/2

Form: 431280 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) in June then runner-up in Listed race at Carlisle (7f, soft); however, the handicapper reacted and subsequent evidence suggests she could do with being dropped another few pounds.
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13th

6

(12)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Fleetwater

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Runner-up in this race last year (good) and a narrow winner over C&D in June but lesser efforts since, including back here (good to soft) last month; now has work to do.

12/1

7th

8

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:49 Salisbury

Fleetwater

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Won over C&D (good to firm) in June before respectable eighth of 20 at Glorious Goodwood (6f, good; second of six in near-side group); versatile ground-wise and has run really well on both visits to Salisbury; chance.

12/1

8th

7

(21)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Fleetwater

9st 0lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Close up over C&D in June (soft) and gained her first win away from Windsor when challenging 1f out and just holding on at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) on latest start; 2lb rise is no big deal but this race is way deeper.

25/1

Form: 334817 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3yo who had run some good races this season prior to returning to winning ways at Windsor (6f, good) two starts ago; denied a clear run and was unbalanced on the track when seventh of ten at Newmarket recently and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a good run here.
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4th

4

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April and at Sandown (5f, good) in July; however, soundly beaten on his last two outings (5f, good to firm/good) and has to raise his game.

16/1

12th

2

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Wheels Of Fire

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Both 2026 wins were 5f (soft/good) and decisively on top from Hypnotised at Sandown in July for latest; below form behind that rival at Newbury (good to firm) latest start but has bounced back before; one to consider.

12/1

7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Wheels Of Fire

9st 13lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Both 2026 wins were 5f and he was decisively on top at Sandown (good ground) 17 days ago; that was a personal best and he's in the mix, although significantly worse off at the weights with Sandown runner-up Hypnotised.

8/1

Form: 116420 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three in a row in May/June, two of those coming over C&D (good to firm); mixed form since and well beaten at Windsor last time but he's just 1lb higher than when last successful and is not discounted now back here.
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8th

13

(13)

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:49 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Seems to handle most surfaces; multiple wins include a strike-rate of 3-5 over this C&D; he was on a hat-trick when returning here last month but below best and it's a while since he ran well off this high a mark.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Safari Dream

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Seems to act on most ground; nine-time winner who is on a hat-trick after a brace of wins at Ffos Las (6f, good) last month; it was in his nursery days that he last scored off a mark this high, but he can't be ignored in current mood.

13/2

Form: 700876 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who scored at Lingfield in May and is now 2lb lower; however, she hasn't shown enough on her subsequent outings to suggest she's the one to be on today.
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7th

7

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Land Of Magic

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Gradually back to form this term, most recently prevailing at Goodwood (6f, good to soft); has never won above Class 5 but she remains favourably treated, having defied current mark last term (over 7f).

4/1

1st

8

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:27 Goodwood

Land Of Magic

9st 7lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Strike-rate of 4-35; best run for a while when a front-running second at Lingfield (7f, good) and dropping back to 6f won't hinder, nor the slower ground; could have done with a higher draw ideally but should run well.

13/2

2nd

8

(5)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Land Of Magic

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Out of the frame in her last ten starts, but is 4lb lower than when making all over C&D this time last year; by no means written off.

11/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £397.90
Straight Forecast £800.76
Tricast £3064.64
Trifecta £4971.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Another Abbot

LAMBOURN:

Dr Strangelove

NEWMARKET:

Rock Iguana

Daily Mail:

Wheels Of Fire

TOPSPEED:

Under The Twilight

POSTDATA:

Saint Lawrence

The Times:

Dr Strangelove

RP RATINGS:

Another Abbot

Telegraph:

Another Abbot

The Guardian:

Another Abbot

D Express:

Another Abbot

Daily Mirror:

Another Abbot

The Sun:

Another Abbot

The Star:

Another Abbot

Daily Record:

Another Abbot