Salisbury Race 7 - Fitzdares Handicap
TAKE THE BOAT (2) brings solid recent form, finishing 4th at Kempton over 2413m last start after a narrow 2nd at Chelmsford and a win at Wolverhampton earlier this season. SNEAKY BLINDER (5) is also a key chance, having won at Wolverhampton over 3328m two starts ago and placed 2nd in a Class 5 at the same track before that. BASILETTE (7) resumes after a break but was in strong form last campaign, winning twice and placing in all five most recent runs, including a win at Fakenham over 3221m. LARAVIE (6) was 5th at Lingfield over 3172m last week and could improve with the visor on. GOLDEN SAMBA (9) placed 3rd at Bath over 2816m last season but needs to lift on recent efforts. Take The Boat (2) and Sneaky Blinder (5) look the leading hopes, with Basilette (7) an interesting resumer.

Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in three of her last five, including a narrow 2nd at Chelmsford two starts back behind King's Cruiser. Last start finished 4th of 12 at Kempton over 2413m, beaten 1.55L at $3.50. Steps up 443m in trip today. Consistent mare who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.55L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $6,886.00 | Chelmsford | 2676m | GOOD | Harry Vigors | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.05L | $4.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | William Cox | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | GOOD | Matthew Slater | 62kg | - | 6-8-8-8-8-9-8-8 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 02/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,775.00 | Wolverhampton | 2460m | GOOD | Harry Brown | 66.5kg | - | 8-8-9-10-10-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | William Cox | 59kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.85L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | William Cox | 59.5kg | - | 5-6-5-6-6-6-6-4 | 3 |
| 1.85L | $23.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-7 | 13 |
| 4.95L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/06/2025 | - | Div 1 | $6,394.00 | Nottingham | 1677m | GOOD | Tom Eaves | 61kg | - | 9-9-9-8-10-9-7-7 | 6 |
| 9.35L | $17.00 |
| 5/13 | 21/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | - | 11-11-10-12-11-10-5-5 | 12 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
| 6/11 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-6 | 3 |
| 4.75L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 09/04/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 8-10-8-7-6-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 61.5kg | - | 6-6-6-5-6-6-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.55L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/02/2025 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60kg | - | 6-6-6-7-7-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | Div 1 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | - | 1-3-4-4-4-4-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/01/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 59.5kg | - | 4-9-6-5-3-3-5-8 | 9 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/09/2024 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Connor Planas | 55kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $201.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Darragh Keenan | 57kg | - | 6-8-7-9-7-6-8 | 6 |
| 16.75L | $251.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/08/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Kempton | 1609m | GOOD | Jack G Gilligan | 56.5kg | - | 11-10-10-10-10-8-7-7 | 10 |
| 13.55L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/08/2024 | - | CL4 | $7,869.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD | A J Farragher | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2-2-2-4 | 4 |
| 4.05L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Rose Dawes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Wolverhampton over 3328m with 61kg at $5.50, defeating Queensland Boy. Last start finished 9th of 11 at Lingfield over 3172m, beaten 6.19L at $15. Has a solid record at this track with a win and a second from two starts. Capable of improving and has each-way claims.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4UP CLASS 6 HCP | $5,902.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Rose Dawes | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.19L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Rose Dawes | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | - | CL6 | $9,345.00 | Chelmsford | 2816m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 2 |
| 32L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 55kg | - | 4-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/12/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 62.5kg | - | 5-4-4-5-4-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 31.75L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | 6-4-5-5-5-5-6-6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/10/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Billy Loughnane | 62.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 3328m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 58.5kg | - | 5-6-5-5-6-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 16/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 58.5kg | - | 6-7-7-7-7-5-6-5 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/08/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-8-7-8 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Bath | 2625m | FIRM | Lewis Edmunds | 55kg | - | 4-4-4-3-4-4-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 2816m | FIRM | Rob Hornby | 57kg | - | 3-3-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | GOOD | Fred Daly | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.25L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/06/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Chepstow | 2414m | SOFT | Rob Hornby | 58.5kg | - | 5-7-5-5-5-6-7-8 | 3 |
| 88.7L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | David Probert | 59kg | - | 4-2-3-4-4-4-4-5 | 7 |
| 3.05L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2025 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Bath | 2338m | FIRM | David Probert | 61.5kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-8-7-7 | 6 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |
| 99/12 | 22/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 2835m | GOOD | Robert Havlin | 57.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7-6-7-8-8 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 29/01/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2413m | GOOD | David Probert | 57kg | - | 6-5-8-9-9-9-8-9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-5-5-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Cieren Fallon
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th of 8 at Lingfield over 3172m on 27 Apr, beaten 11.67L with 61kg at $3. Drops 3.5kg and comes back 316m in trip here. Has not placed in seven runs this season. Needs to lift but can improve with the weight drop.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $6,100.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | GOOD | Christian Howarth | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.67L | $3.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/03/2026 | - | 3UP CL4 NOV FILLIES | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.93L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | 4 | $9,837.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.75L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/03/2026 | - | GBBPlus Race | $11,805.00 | Southwell | 2233m | GOOD | Mason Paetel | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Listed | $24,592.00 | Kempton | 4224m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 70kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 20.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | James Bowen | 69kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 99/8 | 10/10/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $78,696.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $1.45 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,723.00 | Uttoxeter | 4011m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 13L | $1.83 |
| 1/3 | 14/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $7,574.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Sean Bowen | 74kg | - | 3-2-2-3-3-2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8L | $2.10 |
| 1/15 | 31/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 73kg | - | 10-8-5-6-5-4-2-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Alex Chadwick | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.75L | $3.75 |
| 2/11 | 05/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $2.62 |
| 7/10 | 19/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $24,593.00 | Fakenham | 4024m | GOOD | Henry Brooke | 71kg | - | 5-4-3-3-3-3-5-7 | 0 |
| 20L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ffos Las | 3183m | SOFT | Henry Brooke | 69.5kg | - | 8-7-5-6-7-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.75L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | 4UP MARES HURDLE | $13,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | SOFT | Barrington Harvey | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $61.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $11,999.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | GOOD | Barrington Harvey | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 29/05/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $10,000.00 | Wexford | 4023m | SOFT | P A Odonnell | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/04/2024 | - | N_H_Flat | $11,001.00 | Tipperary | 4023m | YIELDING | P A Odonnell | 72kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.75L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Gina Mangan
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 173-day break, having won twice and placed twice in five runs last season. Last start finished 4th of 8 at Lingfield over 3218m, beaten 13.25L at $7.50. Scored back-to-back wins at Fakenham and Stratford prior, both over similar trips. Can feature fresh if returning at best.
Last Starts 173 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 76.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5-3-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,395.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 75.5kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3756m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 74.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,509.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 71kg | - | 9-5-7-7-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 70.5kg | - | 7-8-5-5-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/14 | 16/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 3171m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 71.5kg | - | 9-8-8-8-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,525.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 71.5kg | - | 9-4-8-6-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | Div 1 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 74.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 15L | $19.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 72kg | - | 11-11-11-11-9-8-7 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 29.25L | $3.50 |
| 2/3 | 04/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 10/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Michael Nolan | 71kg | - | 7-6-7-6-5-5-4 | 0 |
| 11L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/09/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Lingfield | 2011m | GOOD | George Downing | 61kg | - | 10-10-9-10-11-10-11-8 | 5 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Salisbury | 2856m | FIRM | George Downing | 60.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6-6-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 6.75L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/08/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Lingfield | 2615m | GOOD | George Downing | 61kg | - | 10-10-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 5 |
| 8L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/06/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Leicester | 2376m | GOOD | George Downing | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/11 | 28/05/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Lingfield | 2334m | GOOD | George Downing | 59.5kg | - | 9-11-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 6 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/05/2024 | - | CL6 | $5,606.00 | Brighton | 2393m | GOOD | George Downing | 59.5kg | - | 6-6-7-6-6-6-7-6 | 4 |
| 0.55L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/05/2024 | - | CL6 | $7,378.00 | Salisbury | 2856m | HEAVY | Gina Mangan | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2024 | - | Div 1 | $0.00 | Southwell | 2835m | George Downing | - | 2-2-3-3-3-3-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Olivia Tubb
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 8th of 10 at Wolverhampton over 2815m on 6 Apr, beaten 9.55L with 55kg at $29 behind V Power. Placed 3rd two runs back at Bath over a similar trip on heavy ground at $41. Drops 2.5kg and draws a much better barrier this time. Can improve with the weight drop and barrier change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | CL6 | $8,853.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | GOOD | Sean Dylan Bowen | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.55L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | CL6 | $6,492.00 | Bath | 2816m | HEAVY | William Cox | 55kg | - | 5-5-5-5-5-5-5-6 | 13 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Ffos Las | 2011m | SOFT | William Cox | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-4-4-6-6 | 3 |
| 22L | $251.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | GOOD | Ryan Kavanagh | 54kg | - | 10-10-11-11-11-11-11-10 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $301.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,082.00 | Wolverhampton | 1905m | GOOD | Ryan Kavanagh | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 6 |
| 35.45L | $151.00 |