Salisbury - Thu 14 May 2026
MUMAYAZ only needed pushing out to score in comfortable fashion at Leicester last Saturday, which augurs well for him in a race of this nature. Tony Carroll's gelding is 3lb well-in under a penalty and he should take all the beating, especially given the likely strong pace. Safari Dream won here 12 months ago and is respected, and it would come as no great surprise were top-weight Arabian Cobra to leave an underwhelming seasonal reappearance behind him.
GALLIVANTED is an unexposed stayer on the improve. Harry Derham's gelding clung on to defeat Cruden by a nose at Goodwood and although now 1lb worse off, he should still have more in the tank. Nottingham second Just An Hour enters calculations and don't rule out Anniversary, whose recent efforts over two miles would suggest dropping in trip ought to be of benefit.
It can often be worth following Clive Cox at this venue and it is ORTHODOX who gets the nod. The Havana Grey colt fetched 175,000 euros as a yearling and, with plenty of speed on the dam's side, he could be a precocious type himself. American Psycho is another who makes considerable appeal on paper and although Mobadir might want a bit further in time, he still merits respect given his connections.
WAREETH was a 14-length winner on his debut at Newcastle in March and he was then not disgraced, given his lack of experience, when sixth in the Feilden at Newmarket. A reproduction of either of those efforts would make Archie Watson's colt hard to beat in this company. Ancestor cost 200,000gns as a yearling and any market support for him would have to be noted, while Pacific Storm also made six figures and is another to keep an eye on.
ALMA LATINA caught the eye when filling third place on her racecourse bow in a competitive contest at Sandown last month. With the benefit of that experience, Ralph Beckett's filly could play a leading role on this occasion. Take A View has a similar profile to the selection and should not be discounted, while Pierian and Blue Noon are others with valid form claims.
The majority appear to be in the grip of the assessor at present, with a tentative vote going to ZHANG FEI. The veteran wasn't beaten far when fourth over 1m2f at Windsor recently and the return to 1m4f may prove just the ticket. Kotari arrives here on a career-low mark and is feared most judged on last season's Flat exploits, ahead of Market House.
DUSK DAMSEL lost little in defeat when finding only a progressive rival too strong on her handicap bow at Lingfield. The daughter of Twilight Son shouldn't be inconvenienced by a switch to turf and she makes plenty of appeal off an unaltered mark. Windsor third Stock Market is 3lb well-in and he must enter calculations along with Rogue Rebellion, who arrives on the back of a near-miss at Bath.
MUMAYAZ had a bit hand when winning last time and should be able to defy a 4lb higher mark. He has won off this mark in the past and has proven himself versatile ground wise throughout his career. Strike was in consistent form until a poor run last time and if a line is drawn through that he looks the main challenger. Safari Dream has dropped below his last winning mark and hinted at better on his penultimate run. If in the same form as that return he can play a part in the finish.
GALLIVANTED showed a willing attitude to narrowly denied Cruden last time and the pair of dual purpose performers could fight out the finish once again. They have both proven progressive in this code with the former remaining unexposed over middle to staying distances. A 3lb rise for that last time out win looks lenient so he is a strong selection here. C&D winner Tryfan has now dropped back to his last winning mark and though he is probably better on the AW nowadays he was in form until his last start so has to be respected.
No form to go on here so a tentative selection is AMERICAN PSYCHO. He has plenty of speed in his pedigree and represents a yard which gets plenty of first time out 2yo winners. Hollie Doyle is a notable jockey booking as is Rossa Ryan on Orthodox. The colt's dam was a useful sprinter for the same stable and he could provide the main challenge. Mobadir is bred to be precocious and his yard has had a recent 2yo winning newcomer. He could also get involved.
Debut winner WAREETH was ultimately well held when upped in class in the Feilden last time but he should be able to take advantage of this drop in grade and defy a penalty. He is bred to relish this extra distance and his main rival looks to be debutant Ancestor who was an expensive purchase. This trip looks a good starting point on pedigree and his top stable gets plenty of first time out winners. Bumper performer Ramli shaped well on his Flat debut and may fare best of the remainder if getting a decent test.
A pair stand out here in Alma Latina and PIERIAN. The former was beaten by a classy looking rival on debut and should be winning soon with further improvement likely for her top stable. However narrow preference is for the latter who split a pair of previous winners on debut and only just narrowly failed to get up having conceded first run. If ridden more positively here she can register a first victory with Take A View likely to fill the places. She finished well behind a rival who has franked the form at Listed level first time out.
In a weak contest a chance is taken on KOTARI who arrives fit from a spell hurdling. He is on a long losing run but he is now 17lb below his last winning mark and proved he retained most of his ability last summer. The consistent Market House was a winner over hurdles recently and he was far from disgraced behind some progressive rivals on his Flat return. He can fill the podium ahead of autumn C&D winner Fair Dinkum who should run his race but is probably high enough in the weights now.
STOCK MARKET returned to form when placed last time and has generously been dropped a further 3lb by the handicapper. The ex Ballydoyle inmate is potentially thrown in on his best 2yo form and with Rossa Ryan booked he is fancied to get off the mark. 5f AW winner Rogue Rebellion has held his form well in defeat since that victory and proved his stamina for this far last time. He can fill the places with the largely consistent and unexposed Apex Star.
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