Racecards
15:15 Salisbury
Rodney Boult Betfair
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Good to Firm, Good in places
- Surface: Turf
- Form 725911
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 73
mid-division, not clear run 3f out, switched left over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
- Form 992-707
- Age 5
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey D Holland
took keen hold, prominent on inside, slightly outpaced 3f out, lost place, stayed on well from over 1f out
- Form 00050-3
- Age 5
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer R M Beckett
- Jockey N De Souza
switched right soon after start to far rail, settled in rear, kept on well final 2f, never dangerous
- Form 4-17180
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer R M Flower
- Jockey Dane O'Neill
towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 97-6963
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey C Catlin
prominent on outside to over 3f out, weakened rapidly 2f out
- Form 0299-12
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer M S Saunders
- Jockey J F Egan
made all, ran on strongly final furlong, edged left towards finish, all out
- Form 4-70800
- Age 11
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J Akehurst
- Jockey P Doe
behind, ridden along 3f out, never nearer
- Form 700-007
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 72
held up behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
- Form 380007
- Age 8
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer J M Bradley
- Jockey P Fitzsimons
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on final 2f, not able to challenge
- Form 578042
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Stef Higgins
- Jockey J P Spencer
mid-division, not clear run from 3f out to 2f out, switched left, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
- Form 41-5110
- Age 8
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Mrs L Richards
- Jockey R Thomas
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
- Form 19-5951
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 64
tracked winner for over 2f, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, eased inside final furlong
- Form 001-647
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
- Form 570120
- Age 11
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D G Bridgwater
- Jockey R Kingscote
raced wide, in touch for 3f, soon ridden and beaten
- Form 30-0014
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer Mrs C A Dunnett
- Jockey S J Drowne
prominent, tracked winner over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
- Form 112358
- Age 6
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer D J S Ffrench Davis
- Jockey James Doyle
steadied start, settled and always in rear
Trace Clip
11- Form 72-8567
- Age 7
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer N I M Rossiter
- Jockey L P Keniry
slowly into stride, in rear, some late headway over 1f out, never dangerous
- Form 0448-70
- Age 7
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer E A Wheeler
- Jockey S Carson
chased leaders 3f, soon ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
- Form 372687
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J J Bridger
- Jockey C Haddon
steadied start, always behind
In depth
Verdict
Richard Hannon is double handed here with Fair Compton and Pine Bay, the first named just gets our vote, with Golden Dixie another obvious contender. Fair Compton had shown signs of ability before smoothly beating Aintnecessarilyso at Brighton last time. She was never really threatened under a positive ride, and she can build on that success this afternoon. Stable companion Pine Bay ended last season with a victory at Windsor, the signals this season suggest she isn't far off winning again and a big run can be expected. Golden Dixie comes here in great heart chasing a hat-trick of victories and although the handicapper has taken note he should still make his presence felt. Danehill Stroller may prove best of the remainder, but on this occasion we will stick with the progressive Fair Compton.
Formwatch
Golden Dixie (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Switched to far side rail after 1f, good headway over 1f out, switched left, stayed on well to lead last strides, won at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gf beating Whinhill House (9-9) by a hd, 15 ran.
Arctic Desert 16-1 (9-6) Raced centre, held up in mid-division, effort and wandered under pressure over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 7th of 17, 6l behind Primo Way (9-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Danehill Stroller (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Cape St Vincent (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Simpsons Mount (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, soon ridden along, never near leaders, 12th of 15, 11l behind Golden Dixie (9-0) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gf.
Snow Wolf 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven and kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Willhewiz 5-1 (8-7) Led, pressed over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Cape St Vincent (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Marsad (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Reared start, behind on outside, brief effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 15th of 19, 12l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Hard To Catch (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Squeezed out start, in touch after 2f, hard ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Currency 20-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) frm in May.
Mistral Sky 6-1 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Prince Cyrano (9-4) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Double M 13-2 (9-1) Always in rear, never a factor, last of 12, 9l behind Russian Symphony (9-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Fair Compton 11-2 (9-4) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, ran on well, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm in May beating Aintnecessarilyso (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Pine Bay 5-1jt-fav (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 7l behind Linda Green (8-8) at Bath 6f fll hcp (5) gd in May.
Colourful Era 8-1 (8-10) Outpaced and always rear, last of 14, 15l behind Golden Dixie (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in May.
Polar Force 4-1fav (8-11) Led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 4th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Ice Planet (9-2) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Majik 11-1 (9-7) Held up far side, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 17, 7l behind Banjo Bay (9-2) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Trace Clip 12-1 (8-13) Raced keenly on outside, tracked leader 4f out, weakened and hung left from 2f out, last of 7, 7l behind What-A-Dancer (9-9) at Brighton 7f hcp (5) frm in May.
Firework 11-1 (9-4) Started very slowly and always well behind, 13th of 14, 22l behind Fair Compton (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm in May.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Outpaced in rear, driven along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leader, 7th of 14, 5l behind Golden Dixie (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in May.