Salisbury 5:26 Result

Persian Land has the highest OR (75) in the field by a clear margin and his form figures 1267 show he's won recently and been competitive at a higher level than this seller. He won last time out prior to a couple of good runs, and David Evans knows how to place a horse for a seller like this. Soft-to-heavy ground is a leveller but he's had his recent run 15 days ago, suggesting fitness is there. The rest of the field are modest - Grapple is an unknown quantity with a blank run but interesting connections (Beckett/Mohaather), while Hello You Ten and Minzaal Time carry lower ratings (64) and inconsistent form. Absolute Diamond (OR 67) is second string for the same yard and has some solid recent placed form but the stable's spearhead looks to be the higher-rated Persian Land. The draw (8) is workable at Salisbury for 7f. Given the significant weight-for-rating edge Persian Land holds over this modest seller field, he looks the swiftest form horse in the race and should go well if conditions suit.