May 23 / 20.15 Salisbury

20.15

Good

Symonds Event Catering ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

  • Prize money: £4579.74
  • 1m 1f 201y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Symonds Event Catering ‘Confined’ Handicap (For Horses Which Have Won No More Than One Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 307-92

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7f maiden win at Epsom last summer (only four ran); well beaten on her reappearance but she fared better when second of six back at Epsom last month (8.5f, good); stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust and less-exposed rivals may have her measure.
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4th

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

18:40 Salisbury

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Second off this mark to a useful prospect last time and that was better, having run Flat at Chester and then over-raced and not seen out 1m4f at York; had plenty of racing this last year and this, however, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

6/1

2nd

5

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Mayaada

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ollie Sangster

Said to have run flat at Chester before over-racing and not seeing out 1m4f last time; it's likely this mark is within range but she had plenty of racing last year and has again this term, and she's vulnerable to improvers now.

4/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Mayaada

8st 11lb

J: Ms Aine Connolly

T: Ollie Sangster

3yo who was runner-up at Epsom (8.5f, good) in April then went one better Salisbury (good) on her first crack at 1m2f; disappointing at Chester seven days later but that run may have come too soon; stayed on well at Salisbury and could be suited by the step up to 1m4f; in calculations.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 45-05

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Failed to improve for the switch to handicaps when fifth of eight, beaten 12l, in a 1m2f event at Newmarket last week; down in class with blinkers fitted but he needs a big personal best.
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3rd

4

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Chepstow

Battosai

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Brian Meehan

Showed improved form in first-time blinkers when a good second at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May and he's posted two respectable efforts since, albeit he didn't look to relish this the step up to this trip at Newmarket two weeks ago; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

5th

6

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:10 Newmarket (July)

Battosai

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Brian Meehan

Improved form with blinkers added (they've been kept since) when second of 12 in handicap at Salisbury (1m2f, good) in May; fair front-running effort 13 days later; dam 1m4f winner and it's possible he will find extra over this new trip, but it is needed.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

20:40 Doncaster

Battosai

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Brian Meehan

Improved form with blinkers added in his second handicap when runner-up at Salisbury (1m2f, good) 13 days ago; looks interesting off only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

100/30

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3104-4 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
7f AW winner in September; no significant impact in two handicaps but stepping up in trip could help this well-related 3yo; inexperienced apprentice booked.
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4th

5

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Whats The Plan

9st 4lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

Won in newly applied headgear at Lingfield (7f AW maiden; 7-4) last September; two respectable efforts this year since a gelding operation, close third to Mayaada at Salisbury (1m2f, good) latest; Arron D'Arcy retains the mount; chance.

100/30

3rd

4

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Whats The Plan

9st 8lb

J: Arron D’Arcy

T: James Fanshawe

7f AW winner in September; no significant impact in two handicaps but stepping up in trip could help this well-related 3yo; inexperienced apprentice booked.

10/1

4th

1

(9)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:18 Southwell (AW)

Whats The Plan

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Half-brother to two stablemates who have a combined record of 8-9 on AW; duly gained his maiden success in this sphere; rather disappointing on final 2yo start (handicap debut; gelded since) but may still have more to offer; not written off.

8/1

Form: 658-12 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.
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3rd

5

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:40 Redcar

Raspoutine

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Has improved since handicapping, including an easy win on his Lingfield reappearance (1m, AW) in April; has shown a tendency to edge left, though, and whether he is as effective on turf is a moot point; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

7/1

2nd

2

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raspoutine

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Won in good style here (1m) on seasonal/handicap debut in April and made the frame on both starts since, more recently when upped to 1m2f at Salisbury 12 days ago; returns to this track with first-time blinkers fitted; may still have more improvement to come.

2/1

4th

7

(12)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Raspoutine

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Duly stepped up on his 2yo efforts when winning a Class 6 handicap in good style at Lingfield last month (1m, AW); beaten a nose at Southwell under a penalty nine days later (also 1m; winner gone in again since) and he a further 6lb higher today; stepping up to 1m2f looks sure to prompt further progress though.

3/1

5th
9 (4)
Tabasko

14/1

Form: 5344-

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Similar form in four runs as a 2yo, tapped for speed over 9.4f on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton when last seen in November; capable of better this year but she is returning in a useful contest.
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2nd

4

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 109y

Class 5

21:00 Doncaster

Tabasko

9st 3lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William; consistent form in her first five starts but she raised her game upped to 1m4f when runner-up in an Epsom handicap (good) 17 days ago; nudged up 2lb but she kept on well and is open to more progress now switched to a staying trip; needs a close look.

9/4

2nd

10

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Tabasko

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Walker

Yet to win but she's got ability and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth of 12 at Salisbury (1m2f, good) on her return in May; dam is related to St Leger winner Hurricane Lane and Group-class stayer Sweet William so there's plenty of hope this new trip will suit; not discounted on that score.

12/1

Form: 2-3233

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent filly; ran her best race to date when a close third at Goodwood three weeks ago (1m2f, good); this looks deeper and she will need the new tongue tie to have a positive effect.
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1st

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Too Hot To Tango

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Hughie Morrison

Generally consistent maiden whose efforts over further of late suggest she may show improvement for this return to 1m; possibilities off a reduced mark in third handicap attempt.

4/1

6th

8

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Too Hot To Tango

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Consistent filly; ran her best race to date when a close third at Goodwood three weeks ago (1m2f, good); this looks deeper and she will need the new tongue tie to have a positive effect.

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

17:00 Goodwood

Too Hot To Tango

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

0-8 but she's proving a reliable sort and comes here on the back of a good third of nine in 9.5f Wolverhampton handicap in March; handicap debutante.

14/1

Form: 823-35

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
She has shown promise at up to 8.6f on AW; the longer trip and switch to turf aren't enough to earn her the verdict here though.
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1st

2

(3)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Leicester

Melody De Vega

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Fair maiden who has taken minor honours in two of her four handicaps, a rallying second of eight at Ripon (1m2f, good) on latest outing; unraced on firmer than good; firmly in the mix if she acts on it.

7/4

2nd

5

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

20:00 Ripon

Melody De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Promising third on handicap debut at Kempton (1m, AW) last month but she's taken two backward steps since; mark is sliding but she was beaten 9l over this trip at Salisbury last time and others are more convincing.

8/1

8th

5

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Melody De Vega

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

She has shown promise at up to 8.6f on AW; the longer trip and switch to turf aren't enough to earn her the verdict here though.

14/1

Form: 580-

Last run: 220 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Only beat two rivals home in his three novice/maiden runs as a 2yo (all 1m); gelded since last seen; surprising if this stoutly-bred 3yo couldn't leave those efforts well behind now his stamina is being more fully tested.
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5th

3

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:05 Epsom

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Left inauspicious seasonal/handicap debut (1m2f) behind when very close second (subsequently awarded race) at Goodwood (1m4f, good) last month, reportedly benefiting from combination of step up in trip and first-time hood; could easily have more improvement to come.

6/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Goodwood

Celestarak

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Failed to progress from his debut in novice/maiden company last year (all over 1m) and he never featured on his handicap debut/reappearance at Salisbury (1m2f, good; first start since being gelded) 27 days ago; better is needed now stepping up in trip with a hood applied.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Celestarak

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Menuisier

Only beat two rivals home in his three novice/maiden runs as a 2yo (all 1m); gelded since last seen; surprising if this stoutly-bred 3yo couldn't leave those efforts well behind now his stamina is being more fully tested.

20/1

Form: 17-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Saw off 11 rivals when winning a 7f fillies' maiden on her debut last August; down the field in a 1m fillies' novice back at Kempton in October; absent since and although 1m2f should suit, she is not obviously well handicapped; will find easier races than this.
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3rd

3

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:45 Nottingham

Miss Pretty

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

9-1 winner on Kempton debut (7f, AW) last August but she's been well held in both subsequent runs including on handicap debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good; 12-1) last month; that was after an absence but she was always in rear and others are preferred.

16/1

10th

12

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Miss Pretty

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Saw off 11 rivals when winning a 7f fillies' maiden on her debut last August; down the field in a 1m fillies' novice back at Kempton in October; absent since and although 1m2f should suit, she is not obviously well handicapped; will find easier races than this.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 63-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.
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11th

2

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

20:15 Salisbury

Fahidi

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Promise at up to 1m in three maiden/novice runs on good or faster ground; cheekpieces enlisted prior to this handicap debut; new trip should suit and he is one to take seriously.

9/2

4th

5

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Andrew Balding

Some market support when showing fair form in a maiden at Sandown (7f, good) last July and novice at Haydock (1m, good) in September; carries head high but still enters calculations.

11/2

3rd

5

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:30 Haydock

Fahidi

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

By Australia out of 7f 2yo winner (RPR 95); 12-1 from 18-1 for maiden at Sandown (7f, good) six weeks ago, fading into sixth of 11 but he showed significant ability and should improve.

6/1

Form: 7-316

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 297

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 63270

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Bnaider, Semper Femina

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £115.30
Straight Forecast £84.48
Tricast £698.71
Trifecta £1425.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Raspoutine

TOPSPEED:

Bnaider

The Times:

Fahidi

The Guardian:

Mayaada

Telegraph:

Melody De Vega

POSTDATA:

Too Hot To Tango

NEWMARKET:

What's The Plan

D Express:

Bnaider

Daily Mail:

Fahidi

RP RATINGS:

Raspoutine

Daily Mirror:

Raspoutine

The Sun:

Raspoutine

The Star:

Raspoutine

Daily Record:

Mayaada