Salisbury Race 7 - Saunton Sands Hotel 'Confined' Handicap
ARCTURUS FLAME (3) opened his account first-up on handicap debut producing a gutsy victory at Nottingham. Respectable second of ten effort next time at Ascot. Can return to winning ways raised in distance. BABYLON (4) kept on strongly for second tackling the trip at Yarmouth last month. That was a career-best performance and bold showing likely. ARIZONA ROCK (6) could be competitive if handling the switch to turf. KOMODO ISLAND (5) may strip fitter for his recent Wetherby run and sneak a placing.

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Chelmsford on May 8 over 2000m, 7 len behind Cristo with 60.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on November 19 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Family Knight carrying 58kg at $4.50. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 148 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 2:04.27 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
1/14 | 11/12/2024 | 22 | NOV F 2U | $12,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:42.24 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
2/8 | 19/11/2024 | 20 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:40.29 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
5/14 | 30/10/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 58kg | 1:41.34 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months 8th of 10 at Doncaster on May 3 over 1610m, 7 len behind Take A Breath carrying 61kg at $17. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) on May 18 2024 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mountain Breeze carrying 58kg at $9. Strips fitter and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 238 | HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Doncaster | 1603m | Good | Charles Bishop | 61kg | 1:37.54 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
5/6 | 07/09/2024 | 18 | NSY HCP 2 | $38,050.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:40.52 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 20/08/2024 | 17 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:29.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 03/08/2024 | 22 | NSY HCP F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Georgia Dobie | 53kg | 1:11.18 | - | 2 |
| 14.5L | $17.00 |
2/5 | 12/07/2024 | 32 | NSY HCP 2 | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58.5kg | 1:16.73 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
4/11 | 10/06/2024 | 23 | NOV F 2 | $18,060.00 | Windsor | 1207m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:12.44 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 18/05/2024 | 26 | NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:12.28 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
3/9 | 22/04/2024 | - | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:00.07 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up won by a neck at Nottingham April 9 over 1680m defeating It's Only Fun carrying 61kg at $17. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Ascot on May 9 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fearnot carrying 56kg at $23. Racing well. Tough to beat on best form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 09/05/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $32,140.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 56kg | 1:38.12 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
1/10 | 09/04/2025 | 156 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Good | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:44.82 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
5/11 | 04/11/2024 | 48 | MDN 2U | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1621m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 60.5kg | 1:41.36 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
10/13 | 17/09/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $21,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good | Jason Watson | 59kg | 1:09.42 | - | 4 |
| 12.5L | $67.00 |
4/10 | 29/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | John Egan | 59kg | 1:25.43 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Hector Crouch
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 11 at Wolverhampton on March 3 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Aviano with 57kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Great Yarmouth on April 22 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Keble Spirit carrying 60kg at $7. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 22/04/2025 | 50 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Kaiya Fraser | 60kg | 2:06.08 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
5/11 | 03/03/2025 | 175 | NOV 35 | $14,540.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:29.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
5/9 | 09/09/2024 | 15 | APP MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 58kg | 1:26.38 | - | 11 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
6/13 | 25/08/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $19,310.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 57.5kg | 1:26.11 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: William Carver
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Wolverhampton March 17 over 1440m, 1.75 len behind Warrior Mode with 57.5kg at $5. On debut fourth of 12 at Wolverhampton February 24 over 1400m, 7 len behind Miami Matrix carrying 56.5kg at $17. Makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 17/03/2025 | 9 | NOV 3U | $19,370.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 57.5kg | 1:28.15 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | NOV 3U | $28,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 57kg | 1:27.16 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
4/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $14,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 56.5kg | 1:27.17 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jim Crowley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 13 at Epsom Downs on April 22 over 1700m, 6 len behind Celeborn carrying 57kg at $34. Previously second-up second last of 11 at Windsor on September 2 over 1600m, 18 len behind Shrimp Shady carrying 56.5kg at $201. Rates highly and should improve.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/13 | 22/04/2025 | 195 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | 1:45.53 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
4/13 | 09/10/2024 | 37 | NOV F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Rob Hornby | 58kg | 1:39.44 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $251.00 |
10/11 | 02/09/2024 | 13 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | George Bass | 56.5kg | 1:41.78 | - | 10 |
| 18.8L | $201.00 |
9/13 | 20/08/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:39.91 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after seven months 8th of 14 at Chelmsford on April 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Cristo with 55.5kg at $23. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather on August 21 over 1400m, 9 len behind Detain with 59kg at $29. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 18/04/2025 | 191 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 55.5kg | 2:06.13 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
8/8 | 09/10/2024 | 33 | NOV 2 | $57,080.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Heavy | P J McDonald | 60.5kg | 1:56.91 | - | 7 |
| 43.8L | $26.00 |
10/11 | 06/09/2024 | 16 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:27.34 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $151.00 |
7/12 | 21/08/2024 | 39 | NOV 2 | $17,970.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Trevor Whelan | 59kg | 1:27.77 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $29.00 |
7/12 | 13/07/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 1:28.59 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on March 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Superposition carrying 56.5kg at $11. Second-up 9th of 12 at Windsor on May 5 over 1600m, 14 len behind Scoville carrying 58.5kg at $67. Needs to do more.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 05/05/2025 | 38 | WFA NOV 34 | $19,960.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58.5kg | 1:43.54 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
9/12 | 28/03/2025 | 210 | MDN 3U | $19,060.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 56.5kg | 1:41.08 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 30/08/2024 | - | MDN C 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 58kg | 1:29.87 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |