20:45 | Salisbury | Saturday 25th July 2026

44 Expert View: Never in it after a slow start beaten 5l in a handicap at Brighton last time; off a short-break; effective 8-10f on a sound surface; more needed.

Form Snapshot: Unplaced in all nine starts. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Aim For The Bull at 5-1 when eighth of 11 on her latest outing at Brighton over 1m (good to firm) in May.

2 (3)

Desert Charm 28

b f ; Harry Angel - Desert Kiss

H Crouch

M Murphy

Star rating: 4

896-311 4 9-12 52

D G Cl

55 Expert View: Landed a handicap by a neck off a 4lb lower mark at Chepstow penultimate start; ran to form won a classified race at Lingfield last time; effective 7f/1m, acts on sound surface; progressive and should be competitive again.

Form Snapshot: She has won three times at 1m on good to firm and good ground. Won on her latest outing when 11-8fav at Lingfield over 1m (good to firm) last month, beating Rovinia by a neck. Has also won at Chepstow this season.

3 (1)

It's Life 298 (295J)

b f ; Without Parole - Havana Jane

Charlie Tucker (7)

Kathy Turner

Star rating: 1

672879- 4 9-11 51

G Cl

36 Expert View: Fourth beaten 19l in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell latest; ran to form beaten 5l in a handicap at Bath last Flat start; returning from long layoff; effective up to 13f, acts on good; plenty more needed.

Form Snapshot: Placed once in ten starts. Beaten 5l behind Endofastorm at 40-1 when 9th of 12 on her latest flat outing at Bath over 1m 5f (good to firm) in September last year.

4 (5)

Escape Magic 17

ch f ; Without Parole - Ebrahcadebrah

Callum Rodriguez

Owen Burrows

Star rating: 5

760-11 3 9-7 55

G Cl

61 Expert View: Ran to form landing a handicap by 1/2l off a 1lb lower mark at Chepstow last time; effective 7f, should stay further, acts on good to firm; should have plenty more to come.

Form Snapshot: Successful twice at 7f on good to firm ground. Won on her latest outing when 4-6fav at Chepstow over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month, beating Musical Soldier by 1/2l. Has also won at Leicester this season.

5 (4)

Outrace (IRE) 203

ch g ; Camacho - Trace of Scent

S C Cronin (5)

R Hannon

Star rating: 2

U0000-0 6 9-5 45

D G HG Cl Hcp

43 Expert View: Found little, below form down the field in a handicap at Southwell most recent; effective 8/9f, acts on good, firm and AW; badly out of sorts.

Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 1m to 1m 1f on good ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Operation Gimcrack at 28-1 when last of 11 on his latest outing at Southwell over 7f in January.

6 (2)

Arvana Belle (IRE) 11

b f ; Kodi Bear - Israfel

Lewis Edmunds

B R Millman

Star rating: 4

23-6073 3 8-13 47

G Cl Hcp

59 Expert View: Ran back into form beaten 2l off a 1lb higher mark at Leicester last time; trainer in form; suited by 6f, stays 7f, acts on soft, good and good to firm; needs to build on latest revival.

Form Snapshot: A winner at 6f on good ground. Third of 6 behind Gal beaten 1 3/4l at 11-1 on her latest outing at Leicester over 7f (good to firm) earlier this month.

2025: (10 ran) First Encounter ( 2 ) , Age 4 , Wgt 9-3 , SP 10/1 - Edward Greatrex / J Gallagher

Forecast: 4/5 Escape Magic , 11/4 Desert Charm , 5/1 Arvana Belle , 12/1 Lady Of The Isles , 33/1 Outrace , 33/1 It's Life

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2026 11:02:57

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Verdict
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Verdict

ESCAPE MAGIC made it two wins from two since being sent handicapping when scoring at Chepstow and Owen Burrows' filly looks to have been found another fine opportunity as she goes in search of the hat-trick. Desert Charm arrives chasing that same feat and must be respected with Hector Crouch taking over in the saddle. Arvana Belle is most appealing of the remainder.

Top Tip: Escape Magic (4)
Watch out for: Desert Charm (2)

ESCAPE MAGIC has improved since stepping back up to 7f, completing a double at Chepstow last time, and this step up to a mile should bring further progress. She looks capable of completing the hat-trick. Desert Charm is also on a steep upward curve, winning her last two starts, and should be competitive again despite another rise in the weights. Arvana Belle returned to form when runner-up at Leicester and, with Rod Millman's yard in good form, can build on that effort.

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Previous Winners

Year	Going	Ran	Winner	Draw	Age	Weight	OR	Form	Last run	Trainer (Distance)	Jockey	SP	Time
2025	Good to Firm	10	First Encounter	2	4	9 3	46	5-74870	15 days	J Gallagher (81 miles)	Edward Greatrex	10/ 1	1:43.49
2024	Good to Firm	10	Daisy Roots	12	4	9 12	55	422255	24 days	A West (84 miles)	J Gilligan	3/ 1	1:42.19

Race Favourite Stats

Year	Favourite Finish Position	Winner Market Position
2025	8	7
2024	3, 1	1

Race Record

Distance	Record Time
1m	1:38.29