Salisbury Races & Results Tomform Thursday 5th October 2023
There were 39 Races on Thursday 5th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Warwick, 8 races at Salisbury, 9 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 5th October 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(12) La Pasionaria 8/1, Foaled April 10. 85,000 gns yearling, Lope De Vega filly. Half-sister to winner up to 1m Artaois. Dam, useful French 8.5f winner, half-sister to smart 11f/1½m winner Counterpunch out of useful 1m-1½m winner Evil Empire. Yard won both divisions of this last year. 85,000gns yearling; trainer has a good record with newcomers in this race.
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2nd (6) (11/4 -38%) Matsuri
2.75
11/4(-38%)
(6) Matsuri 11/4, Foaled April 26. 700,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart winner up to 9f Feliciana de Vega and 1¼m winner Order of Malta. Dam 1m-9.4f winner. Likely type. 700,000gns yearling; by Sea The Stars; notable connections; respected debutant.
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3rd (3) (5/1 +29%) Hosaamm
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5/1(+29%)
(3) Hosaamm 5/1, Foaled April 24. 110,000 gns yearling, Zoffany colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 9f winner Sylphid. Dam, 9f winner (stayed 1¼m), sister to very smart performer (stayed 2½m) Nayef Road. 110,000gns yearling; one of several interesting newcomers in the field.
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4th (4) (6/5 +20%) Houstonn
1.2
6/5(+20%)
(4) Houstonn 6/5, Down the field in a decent maiden here on debut and left that well behind when just failing at Salisbury 4 weeks ago, clear of rest. The one to beat. Narrowly beaten by Ballydoyle colt over C&D four weeks ago; form boosted since.
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5th (10) (66/1 -313%) Promethean
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66/1(-313%)
(10) Promethean 66/1, Foaled March 31. Intello colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 2-y-o 7f-1¼m winner Morandi and winner up to 1½m Ottilien. Dam French maiden. Intello colt; stable won this race with a newcomer (SP 11-1) in 2020.
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6th (5) (66/1 -200%) Magnum Opus
66
66/1(-200%)
(5) Magnum Opus 66/1, Invincible Spirit colt. Dam, 11.5f-15f winner, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Royal Symbol. Last of 12 in maiden at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft, 20/1) on debut 15 days ago, very slowly away. Needs to improve markedly on Yarmouth debut effort.
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2
7th (2) (66/1 +0%) Double Red
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66/1(+0%)
(2) Double Red 66/1, 14,000 gns yearling, Belardo gelding. Closely related to 1¼m winner Lady de Vega and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 5f winner Stocking and 1¼m-1¾m winner Oi The Clubb Oi's. Very green when ninth of 11 in novice at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 40/1) on debut 43 days ago. Down the field in 7f contest at Leicester.
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8th (9) (11/1 +50%) Oh What Fun
11
11/1(+50%)
(9) Oh What Fun 11/1, Foaled February 14. €54,000 foal, €105,000 yearling, Ulysses colt. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to useful 7f-1m winner Velorum out of smart winner up to 1m (2-y-o 5f/6f winner) Lily's Angel. 105,000euros yearling; by Ulysses and the first foal of a 1m4f winner.
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9th (7) (80/1 -60%) Midnight Rumble
80
80/1(-60%)
(7) Midnight Rumble 80/1, 55,000 gns foal, 50,000 gns 2-y-o, Oasis Dream colt. Dam 1½m winner out of smart 9.5f-1½m winner Flowers of Spring. Looked one for the longer term when seventh of 9 in maiden (50/1) at Goodwood (8f, good to firm) on debut 30 days ago, slowly away. Comfortably held at Goodwood.
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10th (8) (20/1 -25%) Normandy Legend
20
20/1(-25%)
(8) Normandy Legend 20/1, Foaled January 19. €330,000 yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Half-brother to 1¾m winner Boy About Town and 1¼m-1½m winner Duke of Oxford. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 7f winner) who stayed 1¾m. Hooded for debut. 330,000euros yearling; by Sea The Stars; wears hood on debut; heed market signals.
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11th (11) (200/1 -203%) Warmonger
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200/1(-203%)
(11) Warmonger 200/1, 52,000 gns yearling, Camelot colt. Half-brother to useful 1m winner Teutates. Dam, 1½m winner who stayed 2m, sister to smart 1½m winner (stayed 15.5f) Glaring. 100/1, last of 8 in maiden at Leicester (7f, good) on debut 10 days ago. Trailed home last of eight at Leicester.
LTO Selection:
13:52 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
HOUSTONN took a big step forward when a short-head second over C&D four weeks ago and he pulled well clear of the third and fourth, who have both won subsequently. Richard Hannon's colt can put his experience to good use, but Matsuri cost 700,000gns as a yearling and could be dangerous on his racecourse bow. La Pasionaria and Hosaamm are other noteworthy newcomers.
HOUSTONN sets a high standard and the well-bred colt should have no problem opening his account at the third attempt. Dangers come in the shape of newcomers, Matsuri and La Pasionaria a couple of the more interesting ones.
An intriguing opener. HOUSTONN is solid judged on his C&D effort four weeks ago and he gets the vote ahead of the debutant Matsuri.
(2) Goodwood Odyssey 20/1, Foaled February 20. 50,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Closely related to 1m winner Delta Bay and half-brother to 6f winner Bay Watching and 1¼m winner Coconut Bay. 50,000gns yearling; trainer won a division of this race with a newcomer in 2020.
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2nd (9) (4/1 +75%) Sea The Thunder
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4/1(+75%)
(9) Sea The Thunder 4/1, Sent off 16/1 and little in the way of short-term promise when last of 9 in minor event at Ascot (7f, firm) on debut 26 days ago, albeit that was a hot race. Trailed home last of nine at Ascot; doesn't look an imminent winner.
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3rd (8) (12/1 +64%) Saviour
12
12/1(+64%)
(8) Saviour 12/1, Foaled May 13. €70,000 foal, £60,000 2-y-o, Wootton Bassett colt. Dam, French 1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m Spinning Queen. Tongue tie on for debut. £60,000 2yo; by Wootton Bassett; wears tongue-tie on debut; check the betting.
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4th (5) (15/2 -36%) Mach Ten
7.5
15/2(-36%)
(5) Mach Ten 15/2, Foaled March 14. 80,000 gns foal, 150,000 gns yearling, Ten Sovereigns colt. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart German winner up to 11f Djumama and useful 2m/16.5f winner Alfredo. 150,000gns yearling; Ten Sovereigns half-brother to nine winners; interesting newcomer.
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5th (4) (10/3 +5%) Joycean Way
3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(4) Joycean Way 10/3, Shaped nicely amidst clear greenness when seventh of 12 in maiden (9/2) at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago, slowly away. Sure to progress, particularly over 1m. Should improve upped to 1m with Yarmouth debut experience under his belt.
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6th (1) (3/1 +14%) Chequers Court
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3/1(+14%)
(1) Chequers Court 3/1, Shaped well on debut but sent off 5/4, he could only match that form when second of 8 in maiden at Ffos Las (7.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Open to progress over 1m. Promising fourth at Newbury then went close at Ffos Las; likely player.
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7th (6) (6/1 -20%) Morawig
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6/1(-20%)
(6) Morawig 6/1, Foaled February 10. €170,000 yearling, Make Believe colt. Half-brother to several winners, including smart winner up to 11f Pivoine and 11f winner Soldanelle. 170,000euros yearling; Make Believe half-brother four winners; heed market signals.
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8th (10) (14/1 +30%) Sir Galahad
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14/1(+30%)
(10) Sir Galahad 14/1, Foaled March 5. €70,000 yearling (private), Churchill colt. Closely related to useful winner up to 12.3f Invite and half-brother to 7f-8.6f winner Katiymann and 2m winner Kottayam. 78,000euros yearling; out of a Group 2 scorer; follow the market signals.
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9th (7) (40/1 -100%) One Cool Dreamer
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40/1(-100%)
(7) One Cool Dreamer 40/1, Fifth of 8 in novice event at Leicester (7f, good to firm, 50/1) on debut 53 days ago, slowly away and not given a hard time. Should progress. Showed some ability at Leicester but others have stronger form claims.
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10th (11) (50/1 +0%) Snow Eagle
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50/1(+0%)
(11) Snow Eagle 50/1, Foaled January 13. Due Diligence colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Ollie Olga. Stable not associated with 2yo winners; best watched.
LTO Selection:
14:25 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Hand Of God has displayed plenty of promise on both of his previous starts and it would be no surprise to see him go well once again. That said, a chance can be taken with MACH TEN, who lacks race experience but he cost 150,000gns as a yearling and is closely related to plenty of winners. Joycean Way and Chequers Court are others with valid form claims, while any market support for Morawig would have to be noted.
JOYCEAN WAY will know a lot more this time having been held back by inexperience at Yarmouth and with 1m also sure to suit, a big leap forward would come as no surprise given the yard he represents. This trip should also unlock more from Chequers Court so he's a threat, along with Hand of God.
(2) Finbar Furey 9/2, Makes plenty of appeal on pedigree and definite promise in 2 starts to date, still looking very green but keeping on in the style of one that still has more to come when third of 10 in novice at Haydock (6f) 4 weeks ago. Good shout upped in trip. Placed in 6f events despite being headstrong both times; bred to stay 7f.
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2nd (1) (5/6 +9%) Qirat
0.833333
5/6(+9%)
(1) Qirat 5/6, Showcasing colt who confirmed debut promise when off the mark in a Kempton novice (7f) 6 weeks ago, strong at the finish over the longer trip. In excellent hands and he's a big player once more under a penalty. Won at Kempton last time and should continue to progress; leading player.
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3rd (7) (100/1 -52%) Solar Power
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100/1(-52%)
(7) Solar Power 100/1, Exceed And Excel colt. 50/1, showed a bit when fifth in a C&D novice on debut in July but took a backward step when seventh behind Qirat in novice event at Kempton (7f) 6 weeks ago. Good chance nurseries will be more his bag. Well behind Qirat at Kempton; opposed.
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4th (6) (15/2 -7%) Point Given
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(6) Point Given 15/2, Half-brother to high-class Toormore and he shaped very well when fourth on debut at Doncaster (6f) in July, noted finishing with running left. Caught wide and not seen to best effect when filling same spot at Pontefract (6f) a month later and highly likely he remains capable of better. Disappointing last time but should do better still; moving up to 7f may help.
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5th (4) (66/1 -100%) Myna
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66/1(-100%)
(4) Myna 66/1, Foaled March 28. €38,000 yearling, Make Believe gelding. Dam 1½m winner. Yard 3-19 with their juveniles on turf so far this term and the betting may well prove informative on debut. 38,000euros yearling; by Make Believe and the first foal of a 1m4f AW scorer.
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6th (9) (22/1 -83%) Secret Satire
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22/1(-83%)
(9) Secret Satire 22/1, Foaled April 7. Advertise filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful 11.4f-1¾m winner Secret Shadow and 2-y-o 7f winner Secret Solace. Dam, 1m-1¼m winner. Another worth monitoring in the betting for clues ahead of debut. Half-sister to Secret Solace who won a division of this race in 2022; interesting.
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7th (8) (11/2 +39%) Inversion
5.5
11/2(+39%)
(8) Inversion 11/2, Foaled March 27. Frankel filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 7f winner Lucid Dreamer and smart 7f-9f winner Whitebeam. Dam, 5.7f/6f winner, half-sister to high-class St Leger winner Logician. Yard have done particularly well with this family and she's one to note on debut. Frankel filly who is from a good family that has served her connections well; respected.
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8th (3) (10/1 +50%) Lennon
10
10/1(+50%)
(3) Lennon 10/1, Foaled March 21. 30,000 gns yearling, Too Darn Hot gelding. Closely related to useful US Grade 3 9f winner Demarchelier and half-brother to 9.5f/1¼m winner Loveisili and useful 1½m-1¾m winner A Star Above. Dam unraced sister to Irish 1000 Guineas winner Yesterday. 30,000gns yearling; closely related to a US Grade 3 winner; check the betting.
LTO Selection:
14:57 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FINBAR FUREY confirmed the promise that he displayed on debut when filling third place over 6f at Haydock a month ago and the step up in trip should only help his chances here. Qirat is an obvious threat following his win at Kempton in August but a 6lb penalty for that success is an obvious concern. Inversion is a half-sister to the US Grade 1 winner Whitebeam and is arguably the pick of the newcomers, although No Nay Sul and Secret Satire should not be underestimated.
QIRAT fully confirmed debut promise when running out an impressive winner of a Kempton novice 6 weeks ago and, with the prospect of more to come from Ralph Beckett's well-bred colt, he's fancied to defy a penalty and score again. Finbar Furey is going the right way and is a danger tackling 7f for the first time, along with Point Given. Inversion may emerge best of the newcomers.
(5) Ten Bob Tony 6/4, Night of Thunder colt who showed benefit of debut experience and looked well served by step up to 7f when fifth of 11 in an Ascot maiden just under 4 weeks ago. Has plenty about him physically and very much the type to do better still, including over further. Fifth at Ascot on his second start and that form is working out nicely; on the shortlist.
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2nd (9) (6/4 -9%) Indelible
1.5
6/4(-9%)
(9) Indelible 6/4, Foaled February 14. Shamardal filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1½m Midterm and 9f/1¼m winner Mori, both smart. Dam winner up to 1½m (2-y-o 1m winner), including 6 Group/Grade 1s. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Has an illustrious pedigree and is firmly in calculations on debut.
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3rd (8) (18/1 -157%) High Handed
18
18/1(-157%)
(8) High Handed 18/1, Posted promising first effort when fourth of 10 in minor event at Kempton in August but proved to be a bitter disappointment and was later said to have been in season when well held there (7f) a month later. Worth another chance to build on debut promise with that form working out well. Promising fourth on debut at Kempton but flopped there subsequently.
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4th (6) (9/1 -80%) Viridian
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9/1(-80%)
(6) Viridian 9/1, Foaled March 3. 80,000 gns yearling, Acclamation colt. Dam, maiden (stayed 1m), half-sister to useful 1m winner (stayed 1¼m) Oh Goodness Me. Of obvious interest on debut. Dam from talented family; in top hands and could go well on debut.
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5th (7) (8/1 +27%) Waistcoat
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8/1(+27%)
(7) Waistcoat 8/1, Foaled February 17. 150,000 gns yearling, Sea The Stars colt. Dam, ungenuine 1m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¾m Pinzolo out of Lancashire Oaks winner Pongee. 150,000gns yearling; potential in his pedigree and his stable can ready one first time out.
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6th (4) (50/1 -25%) Never Dream
50
50/1(-25%)
(4) Never Dream 50/1, Showcasing colt who is bred for longer trips and shaped accordingly when eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (6f, good to firm) on debut back in June. It's very early days but he was well beaten at 28-1 on debut here in June; off since.
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7th (3) (18/1 -29%) Fortydegree
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18/1(-29%)
(3) Fortydegree 18/1, Foaled April 4. €35,000 yearling, £75,000 2-y-o, Advertise colt. Half-brother to 7.5f winner Mondango No Nay Never). Dam, unraced, closely related to high-class winner up to 2½m (St Leger/Ascot Gold Cup) Leading Light. Wears tongue strap. Wears tongue-tie on debut; in-form trainer is 4-10 with 2yos here in the last five seasons.
LTO Selection:
15:27 Salisbury Stakes (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Ralph Beckett has enjoyed an exceptional campaign with his juveniles and INDELIBLE could provide him with further success. The standard set by those with previous experience is far from daunting and the Shamardal filly, who is a half-sister to four winners, might not have to be anything special to strike on her debut. Waistcoat makes plenty of appeal on paper and must enter calculations, along with both Flashy Apache and Viridian.
Plenty of interesting newcomers on show but HIGH HANDED produced a promising first effort despite her unflattering odds when fourth at Kempton in August (form working out well) and having had a valid excuse for a disappointing effort next time (said to have been in season), Brian O'Rourke's filly gets the nod to come out on top. Indelible, Ten Bob Tony and Flashy Apache are just a handful of possible threats.
Ralph Beckett saddled Remarquee to make a winning debut in a division of this last year and the well-bred INDELIBLE can do likewise.
(3) Palmar Bay 3/1, Obvious promise amidst greenness on debut and confirmed that when off the mark in a novice over 5f here 140 days ago. Slight concern that he's been off since but remains with potential. Notable success here when last seen, beating the subsequent July Stakes winner Jasour.
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2nd (4) (3/1 -33%) Solar Aclaim
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3/1(-33%)
(4) Solar Aclaim 3/1, Breeze-Up acquisition who looked well above average when landing a novice over C&D on debut a month ago. Plenty more to come and worth the chance to follow up. Made a winning debut in C&D event last month; bare form can be marked up; useful prospect.
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3rd (7) (7/1 +50%) Von Baer
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7/1(+50%)
(7) Von Baer 7/1, Bettered debut form when runner-up at Newbury and could get involved in the finish if he ups his game again. Clear signs of ability in both runs; needs to improve further but that's possible.
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4th (2) (10/3 +33%) Jump Jet
3.333333
10/3(+33%)
(2) Jump Jet 10/3, Left debut form well behind when landing a maiden at Ffos Las in testing ground, showing a good attitude. This is tougher under a penalty but he's proven in conditions. Proved suited by the drop to 6f at Ffos Las; looks open to further progress; respected.
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5th (9) (25/1 +0%) Mrs Thrump
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25/1(+0%)
(9) Mrs Thrump 25/1, Foaled March 16. €16,000 yearling, €55,000 2-y-o, Footstepsinthesand filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Girlswannahavefun. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f/6f winner), half-sister to smart winner up to 11f Frutireu. 55,000euros 2yo; by Footstepsinthesand; sole newcomer in the field; market can guide.
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6th (5) (66/1 -313%) Call Time
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66/1(-313%)
(5) Call Time 66/1, No promise on debut but much more like it when third at Newbury 13 days ago. Likely to be outclassed by at least one of these rivals, though. Ties in with Von Baer on Newbury running but this looks a difficult task.
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7th (1) (10/3 -21%) Maximum Impact
3.333333
10/3(-21%)
(1) Maximum Impact 10/3, Followed up Leicester debut success with victory at Ascot (5f). No show in pattern company since but obviously respected back down in grade after a break. Two promising wins in the spring; highly tried since; possibilities back down in class.
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8th (8) (80/1 -60%) Yarborough
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80/1(-60%)
(8) Yarborough 80/1, Knew more than debut when eighth at Ascot last time but looks more of a handicap type. Handicaps more suitable shortly.
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9th (6) (100/1 +0%) Red Cloud
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100/1(+0%)
(6) Red Cloud 100/1, Foaled April 17. 50,000 gns yearling. Failed to beat a rival at Sandown on debut and looks firmly up against it again. Inauspicious debut at Sandown.
LTO Selection:
15:57 Salisbury Stakes (Class 2) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Maximum Impact has struggled in Pattern company on his last two starts but must be respected down in class, although the vote goes to PALMAR BAY. He has not been seen since defeating subsequent July Stakes winner Jasour here over 5f in May, but further improvement might be enough to see him produce a winning return. Recent Ffos Las victor Jump Jet must enter the reckoning, along with C&D scorer Solar Aclaim.
SOLAR ACLAIM made the ideal start when landing an 11-runner novice in similar conditions on debut and he's worth a chance to go in again at the possible expense of Palmar Bay, who is also open to improvement despite a 140-day break. Maximum Impact is another player dropping back in grade.
This looks the ideal next step for SOLAR ACLAIM (nap), whose debut success came over C&D. Palmar Bay is second choice.
(6) Under The Twilight 12/1, Both wins on turf have been gained at this course over 6f/7f (good to soft/good to firm) this year, and she went close at Windsor in August. Never in the hunt following a tardy start at Sandown last time but dangerous to discount back at this venue. 2-2 at Salisbury, the wins gained in Class 5 handicaps; interesting back here.
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2nd (5) (7/1 -100%) Katey Kontent
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7/1(-100%)
(5) Katey Kontent 7/1, Successful first 2 starts as a juvenile and stepped up on her reappearance spin when third at Newbury (5f, good) in August. Has followed that with creditable efforts (both over 6f) here and at Yarmouth since and claims if she handles the ground (unraced on going slower than good to soft). Tad unlucky at Yarmouth last time; good chance off same mark granted better fortune.
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3rd (9) (8/1 +43%) Amazonian Dream
8
8/1(+43%)
(9) Amazonian Dream 8/1, Winless since Bath success last summer but has performed with credit on several occasions this season, not least when narrowly outpointed at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) early last month. However, conditions here are cause for concern (his 3 career wins have come on good/good to firm). 0-10 this term but went close at Goodwood on most recent turf start.
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4th (13) (3/1 +25%) Tiriac
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3/1(+25%)
(13) Tiriac 3/1, Won a 6f Doncaster maiden on heavy last November and got back on track on second run following a wind op when collared close home at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) recently. Major player off the same mark here with James Doyle in the hot-seat. Clear second at Goodwood last week; due to go up 3lb in future; strong claims.
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5th (1) (11/1 -22%) Justcallmepete
11
11/1(-22%)
(1) Justcallmepete 11/1, Four-time AW winner last winter and resumed winning ways at Chelmsford (6f) on penultimate start. Another fine effort when just touched off over the same C&D 3 weeks ago and, though 0-9 on turf, he went agonisingly close at Newmarket in July. However, the forecast slow ground is a concern. Good chance if transferring recent AW form back to turf but he's 0-9 in this sphere.
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6th (4) (28/1 -12%) Marshal Dan
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28/1(-12%)
(4) Marshal Dan 28/1, Winner off this mark at Newbury last October and shaped well when third of 12 on return at Redcar (6f, heavy) in April. However, he has barely beaten a rival home in 4 subsequent starts and needs to bounce back in a major way. Far from solid on 2023 form; big revival is required.
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7th (8) (6/1 +40%) Lord Uhtred
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6/1(+40%)
(8) Lord Uhtred 6/1, Confirmed previous promise when landing an AW novice (7f) on final start last season. Failed to go on from that initially this year but took a step back in the right direction when a close third of 11 at Yarmouth (6f, good to soft) recently and could be a threat granted a strong pace to aim at. Close third at Yarmouth on the drop back to 6f; still unexposed at this distance.
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8th (11) (16/1 -14%) Desert Doctor
16
16/1(-14%)
(11) Desert Doctor 16/1, Safely held on belated reappearance at Haydock in July but returned to form on a rare run over a mile when taking an amateur riders' race here (soft) last month. Remains on a potentially handy mark up 2 lb and drop back in trip unlikely to be an issue, so he's one to consider. May need further than 6f now, having scored over 1m here last month.
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9th (12) (100/1 -203%) Dream By Day
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100/1(-203%)
(12) Dream By Day 100/1, Resumed winning ways when getting on top in the shadow of the post on final start for Kevin Philippart De Foy at Goodwood (5f, good) in August. 2 lb rise fair and conditions here no problem (has won on soft) but his hit-and-miss profile tempers enthusiasm. Has done his winning over 5f; opposed back at 6f on debut for new yard.
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10th (10) (100/1 -300%) Maysan
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100/1(-300%)
(10) Maysan 100/1, Fairly useful performer in France, winner of an 8-runner handicap at Lyon Parilly (6.7f, good to soft) when last seen in June. Subsequently sold for €38,000 and the market should be a guide regarding expectations of this filly on debut for new connections. 7f winner on final French start; something to prove over 6f on British debut.
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11th (2) (9/2 +10%) Haymaker
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(2) Haymaker 9/2, Scored at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in May and has largely held his form well since, faring best of those drawn high when mid-field in the Portland at Doncaster last time. Now 2 lb lower and versatile ground-wise, he has to enter calculations. Clear best in the smaller near-side group in the Portland; back on last winning mark.
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12th (7) (10/1 +29%) Coco Bear
10
10/1(+29%)
(7) Coco Bear 10/1, Took his form up a notch this spring on soft ground, completing his hat-trick in 6f Ascot handicap in May. Limited to just 2 runs since (below best on both occasions) but he will be a danger to all if he puts his best foot forward here. Completed a soft-ground hat-trick in the spring; disappointing last week.
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13th (3) (16/1 -33%) Bonny Angel
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16/1(-33%)
(3) Bonny Angel 16/1, Dual winner as a 2-y-o and encouraging start to this season when sixth in a big-field listed event at Bath (5f, good to soft) in April. Below par in 3 subsequent starts but now tried in a hood off a reduced mark and her yard (also represented by Katey Kontent) has won the last 2 runnings of this. Has failed to build on reappearance effort; addition of hood needs to help.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Clive Cox has taken the previous two renewals of this contest and it might pay to side with his KATEY KONTENT today. She was sixth in the Queen Mary as a juvenile and has been running well at a higher level than this in 2023. The Havana Grey filly was unfortunate not to have finished closer at Yarmouth last month, when she was denied a clear run, and this drop in class could see her regain the winning thread. Stablemate Bonny Angel should not be underestimated, while Justcallmepete can also play a leading role.
The vote goes to TIRIAC, who finally reproduced something akin to his 2-y-o form when finding just one too good at Goodwood last week and he is appealing off the same mark and with conditions in his favour. Haymaker wasn't disgraced in a valuable handicap at the Doncaster St Leger meeting and he is feared most, while Lord Uhtred could be a threat if able to build on his latest effort and Under The Twilight, who is 2-2 here, also enters calculations.
The most interesting contenders are among the 3yos, headed by TIRIAC. Second choice is Katey Kontent.
(6) Monteria 16/1, Won at Windsor in May and has returned to some kind of form on his last 2 starts, not beaten far when third of 4 in handicap at Ffos Las (10f, soft) 21 days ago. Capable of giving a good account, though others appeal as likelier winners. Fair thirds the last twice but needs something extra to return to winning ways today.
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2nd (8) (10/3 -11%) Bint Al Daar
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(8) Bint Al Daar 10/3, Found improvement when getting off the mark at Newmarket (8f) in August and got back on the up when finishing a clear second of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy) 9 days ago. Could do with learning to settle better but is a player nonetheless. Went close at Nottingham recently and should be fine now back up in trip; key contender.
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2nd (2) (13/2 +19%) Croeso Cymraeg
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13/2(+19%)
(2) Croeso Cymraeg 13/2, Scored over 1½m here in July and shaped best when second of 4 in handicap (4/1) at Ffos Las (10f, soft) 21 days ago, just failing after conceding first run. Plenty to like again from unchanged mark. 2-2 here and back to form when going close at Ffos Las recently; strong candidate.
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4th (5) (7/2 -17%) Battista
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(5) Battista 7/2, Made the most of a good opportunity when off the mark at Wolverhampton in July. Beaten favourite in handicaps both starts since, still looking bit rough around the edges when third of 10 (7/4) at Yarmouth (10.1f, good to soft) 16 days ago. Worth persevering with. Has finished placed in both handicaps and this 3yo retains potential for his top yard.
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5th (1) (9/1 +0%) Wisper
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(1) Wisper 9/1, Won on Brighton reappearance (9.9f) in May and placed twice from 5 starts since, latterly when runner-up at Sandown on penultimate outing. Left on back foot after tardy start at Chester last time and is probably worth treating as if still in form. Blew the start at Chester last time but good second at Sandown previously; in the mix.
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6th (7) (20/1 -25%) Zodiac Star
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(7) Zodiac Star 20/1, In the frame in all 3 starts in novice events last season but has been sparingly seen this year and folded rather tamely stepping up in trip when eighth of 9 on his handicap debut at Kempton (11f) 36 days ago. Could be well handicapped in view of juvenile promise, but disappointing on handicap debut.
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7th (3) (11/4 +21%) Wind Your Neck In
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(3) Wind Your Neck In 11/4, Winless since his juvenile campaign but bounced back to form from a reduced mark when second of 12 in handicap at Goodwood (9f, soft, 4/1) 8 days ago. Races from same mark here, so shouldn't be discounted in 1st-time visor. Runner-up at Goodwood eight days ago and could be thereabouts in a first-time visor.
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8th (9) (12/1 +40%) Karakoy
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(9) Karakoy 12/1, Placed in 2 maidens before getting off the mark at Chepstow in June. Ran poorly switched to handicap company when tenth of 11 at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. Back up in trip and it's still early days. Won Chepstow novice in June but has to bounce back from his disappointing handicap debut.
LTO Selection:
17:02 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Bint Al Daar will be going up 3lb for future contests after her head second at Nottingham last time out and she is well worth another try at a mile and a quarter here. Narrow preference is for KARAKOY, who disappointed at Kempton off 1lb higher on her handicap debut but she looks worth another chance back up to the trip she won with ease over at Chepstow in June. Wind Your Neck In is another to consider if the first-time visor has a positive effect.
BATTISTA has been beaten at short prices on both starts in handicap company so far but he's gradually appearing to get the hang of things and should prove capable of defying this mark. Bint Al Daar managed to run well despite doing plenty wrong at Nottingham last week so also merits respect, with in-form course winner Croeso Cymraeg also considered.
There can be optimism that the Gosden-trained BATTISTA has more to offer and he earns the vote ahead of fellow 3yo Bint Al Daar.
(7) Military Tycoon 3/1, Lightly-raced maiden who has found improvement since upped to middle distances, latest when fifth of 10 in Ascot handicap (12f, good to soft) in July. This longer may suit and he holds solid claims. Promising second at Newcastle two starts ago and he had an excuse at Ascot last time.
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2nd (6) (11/2 +31%) Royal Deeside
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11/2(+31%)
(6) Royal Deeside 11/2, Fair form in a trio of starts as a juvenile and run to a similar level in handicaps this summer, latest when good fourth at Sandown (14f, heavy) in August. Respected. Reasonable efforts in two warm 3yo handicaps and he's a possible improver.
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3rd (8) (9/4 +36%) Sailing On
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9/4(+36%)
(8) Sailing On 9/4, Consistent performer who made the frame again when second of 7 in handicap at Yarmouth (14.1f, soft, 9/2) 14 days ago. Remains fairly treated and is one for shortlist. Has run well to be placed in both handicaps and he's high on the shortlist here.
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4th (3) (9/1 +44%) Enochdhu
9
9/1(+44%)
(3) Enochdhu 9/1, Won a soft-ground handicap at Windsor (11.5f) earlier this season but seems to have lost his way more recently, failing to beat a rival home at Kempton latest. Handicapping relenting at least. A case can be made on form as recent as August but beaten a very long way the last twice.
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5th (9) (11/1 -83%) Bodygroove
11
11/1(-83%)
(9) Bodygroove 11/1, Off the mark at Wolverhampton (14f) in July and acquitted himself well in defeat on next 2 starts. Had excuses at Chelmsford latest and can make presence felt. Some good AW staying form this year but has to bounce back from lesser latest effort.
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6th (2) (12/1 +14%) Ashtanga
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Ashtanga 12/1, Looked a useful prospect when winning the second of her 2 starts as a juvenile but hasn't built on that since, albeit she may have needed the outing back from 4 months off at Sandown last time. Hood now tried. 3yo campaign hasn't gone to plan but the first-time hood and longer trip could both help.
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7th (4) (28/1 +15%) Whitcombe Rockstar
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28/1(+15%)
(4) Whitcombe Rockstar 28/1, Suited by strong pace when opening account at Sandown (10f) in July but wasn't in same form next time and faces a totally different test here. Won at Sandown (1m2f) in July but well beaten there last time; tackles a new trip.
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8th (5) (14/1 -27%) African Star
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14/1(-27%)
(5) African Star 14/1, Left January AW debut well behind when springing an 80/1 surprise in a maiden at Lingfield (11.5f) in August and posted solid fifth on handicap bow at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) since. More required to take a hand here but he remains low mileage. Shock 80-1 win on second start but merely fifth on subsequent handicap debut.
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9th (1) (12/1 +14%) Wilderness
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12/1(+14%)
(1) Wilderness 12/1, C&D winner in summer of last year but not scored since and arrives on back of disappointing effort over hurdles. Blinkers back on. Went very close over C&D in May but lesser efforts on her three Flat runs since.
LTO Selection:
17:35 Salisbury Handicap (Class 4) 14f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Wilderness is the one C&D winner in this field after he scored off 2lb higher in July 2022, but 11 losing races since is not a positive and a place may be the best he can hope for. African Star was a shock 80/1 winer at Lingfield in August and wasn't disgraced when fifth at Newbury last time, so he may go well if he gets the trip, but SAILING ON could be the one to side with. Second at Yarmouth over this distance last month, if he learns to settle better then he could prove too good for these.
Preference is for MILITARY TYCOON, who is on a workable mark and may have more to offer now granted a stiffer test of stamina. Sailing On and Royal Deeside are feared most.
Preference is for MILITARY TYCOON, who kept on well for second over 12.4f at Newcastle in June and had an excuse at Ascot next time.
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