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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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

12th

16

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Saint Lawrence

8st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Ryan

Proved resurgent with close second at Ascot (6f, good) on stable/seasonal debut; defied a stone higher mark in the Wokingham three years ago and has possibilities even though he hasn't won since.

12/1

2nd

10

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Saint Lawrence

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Hit the handicap heights when winning the Wokingham over C&D in 2023 on debut for Archie Watson, then close up in the Group 1 Maurice de Gheest; desperately hard to place in handicaps since but he's had wind surgery since last seen in October and, even at this late stage, he might well turn it on for Kevin Ryan off a 17lb lower mark than at the start of last year.

9/1

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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1st

8

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Under The Twilight

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Blake

Has a record of 2-7 over C&D (both wins on good to firm) and although not in quite the same form this year as she was last summer, such as when going close off 13lb higher on this track, she wasn't far away back here two starts ago; no surprise to see her go well.

7/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Under The Twilight

10st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Michael Blake

Five wins on turf have been at Windsor and Salisbury, the latest off a 2lb higher mark than today's; runner-up over this C&D (good to firm) in April before another solid effort at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 33 days ago; drops in grade with claims.

4/1

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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2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Dr Strangelove

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Oliver Cole

Both wins have been over 6f, the most recent at Salisbury (good) in October off a 1lb lower mark than today's, but he went over today's trip at Goodwood (soft) last month; likely has quicker ground conditions today but has good claims.

2/1

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Dr Strangelove

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Oliver Cole

His two wins have come over 6f but he is fully effective over this extra furlong; back to his last winning mark and he will be a danger to all if the ground is suitable (well beaten in one run on slower than good).

7/1

3rd

5

(6)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Goodwood

Dr Strangelove

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Oliver Cole

Gelded and off six months before a never-dangerous fourth of five in 6f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; this dual 6f winner in 2025 can take a step forward now.

14/1

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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6th

6

(6)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Rock Iguana

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 4yo who won a Southwell maiden (6f, Tapeta) last summer and was runner-up in a 7f handicap there last month; didn't get the best of runs in that race and that was a promising effort after five months off; interesting contender off unchanged mark.

11/2

2nd

7

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rock Iguana

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won maiden here (6f) last August on stable debut and performed with credit on two of his last three starts; returns from a break and still unexposed; holds claims.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Rock Iguana

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

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.

5/1

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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7th

6

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Opened his AW account in Kempton contest (6f) in December; has remained in form since, without necessarily building on that success; likely needs to raise his game in this field.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Buccabay

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Made his AW breakthrough when scoring over C&D in December; matched that form when second over C&D in January and big player with Billy Loughnane taking over in the saddle for the first time.

11/4

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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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

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

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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7th

7

(13)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Two 6f wins last year and registered a third when coming out on top in a good tussle at Yarmouth (good to firm) in late May; up to this grade and caught a little wide when last of seven at Salisbury ten days ago, however.

9/1

7th

2

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Another Abbot

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Narrowly beat a subsequent scorer (pair clear) at Yarmouth last time, taking his record over 6f to 3-6; may be capable of further progress kept to this distance; respected.

5/2

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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1st

6

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Fleetwater

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: J S Moore

Has performed creditably a few times this term but her form surprisingly dipped at Windsor last time, has gained both wins at that venue; others preferred.

10/1

9th

9

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Fleetwater

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Well suited by this track, recording both her wins here and in the frame on her other three visits; ran on well to take third at Goodwood eight days ago; one to take seriously.

12/1

3rd

9

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Fleetwater

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: J S Moore

Both wins at Windsor but she is effective elsewhere; runner-up in two of her three starts this year but she's back from nine weeks off and could prove vulnerable.

9/1

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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7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

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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3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Rod Millman

Made all at Salisbury (6f, good) in May; unplaced on next two starts but he was a close fifth of seven at Ffos Las most recently and he ran well over C&D last August on firm ground; might not be far away.

6/1

5th

3

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Safari Dream

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Multiple winner who made all at Salisbury last month (6f, good) and was ridden differently when never involved at Catterick; had no penalty last time and now 5lb higher, but if returned to positive tactics the ground won't be an excuse.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Safari Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Rod Millman

7-43; took full advantage of an easing mark to gain his third Salisbury win when making all (6f apprentices', good) last week; escapes a penalty, and Jake Dickson is able to claim his 7lb allowance, so his chance is an obvious one; clearly the one to beat if in the same kind of form.

2/1

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

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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