December 31 / 14.47 Lingfield (AW)

14.47

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 434812 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 168-day break to win a Class 6 handicap at Southwell in fine style 12 days ago (tongue tied for the first time); another solid run when second back at Southwell on Sunday; into a stronger race today but he's on the up and that can't be levelled at many of these.
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9th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Chelmsford (6f) in January; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's been tailed off in last two runs (turf/Tapeta) and needs a major revival.

10/1

13th

7

(8)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Better on AW than turf and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Ascot run (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); 2lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in January (6f); not discounted.

16/1

12

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Rebel Empire

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times on AW over the winter and now back to the last winning mark; more to prove on turf though and others have greater potential.

25/1

50/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 764298 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, including over C&D, and his recent return from wind surgery wasn't without hope; he's 12lb out of the handicap though so can't be recommended.
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5th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Daniel Steele

Close third in a C&D classified race here in June on final start; even if in the same form after three months off, he has more on his plate back in a handicap from 8lb out of the weights.

25/1

3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 707856 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He hasn't found his best form in 2024 but that has resulted in him dropping 20lb in the weights; signs in recent starts that he's building up to something better; not discounted.
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7th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Excels here and ran another good race at the track when a closing third behind Under The Twilight, having got behind; a faster pace today would play to his strengths; no ground concerns.

11/2

3rd

6

(4)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

9yo who's an eight-time Windsor winner, including this May and June; beat Amazonian Dream in the latter race and runner-up to him here next time, before not disgraced on a first crack at Brighton; reliable sort from off the pace and he has each-way claims again.

10/1

5th

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Lequinto

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time Windsor winner, including twice of late, who's having a first run round here; ultra-consistent, especially considering his age and that he's usually dropped in, but there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark; yard also responsible for Duskaura.

10/1

Form: 255671 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He was returning from a 74-day break when scooting clear in a C&D handicap nine days ago (Sovereign Knight fifth); although that was a 0-80, this looks a stronger race but he's still high on the list under a 5lb penalty.
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6th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Supreme King

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Likeably consistent this season and last week's fifth at Chester was no backward step, as he was close up despite being dropped in from a bad draw; usually ridden handier; never won off a mark this high but respected; goes on all ground.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Supreme King

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Won a Class 5 over C&D (soft) in June and followed that with three runner-up finishes; beaten favourite at Goodwood a fortnight ago but he was racing away from the main action and shaped as though still in top form; Oisin Murphy retains the ride; solid claims.

11/4

9/2

Form: 810907 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose awkward start put him on the back foot over C&D four weeks ago; 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton in September and this two-time C&D winner looks likely to go well.
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2nd

5

(1)

1st Sep 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: D Donovan

Has extended his losing sequence in three attempts for new yard but is interesting off current mark back at Lingfield, assuming he takes well to added blinkers; three-time course winner (AW/turf).

9/4

11th

10

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: D Donovan

Has a course win (5f) amongst his seven wins but the latest was back in May 2025; two respectable turf runs for Des Donovan and he's one to consider.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 142176 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Bright start for his new stable, winning a 5f handicap at Southwell last month; he's come up short in Class 4 events twice since, however, and the addition of a hood needs to have a positive effect.
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9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 120815 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins to his name, notably a comfortable success over C&D early in the month; disappointing behind Supreme King here nine days ago (helped force a strong pace) and he has the widest stall to overcome.
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5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

Form: 150363

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run at Salisbury in June and he has not run badly on his last three AW starts, third of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (cheekpieces first time, retained); has done the bulk of his racing over 5f but the best effort of his career came when a close third in a Meydan Group 1 over this trip; contender.
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8th

1

(8)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Ended losing run at Salisbury in June and he has not run badly on his last three AW starts, third of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (cheekpieces first time, retained); has done the bulk of his racing over 5f but the best effort of his career came when a close third in a Meydan Group 1 over this trip; contender.

6/1

8th

1

(8)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

taken down early

6/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Acklam Express

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Non-runners

Arnaz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £179.50
Straight Forecast £125.59
Tricast £1146.68
Trifecta £1509.70

Selections

Daily Mail:

Supreme King

RP RATINGS:

Sovereign Knight

The Times:

Rebel Empire

SPOTLIGHT:

Mart

TOPSPEED:

Dashing Harry

Telegraph:

Acklam Express

The Guardian:

Rebel Empire

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Knight

The Sun:

Sovereign Knight

NEWMARKET:

Mart

D Express:

Supreme King

Daily Mirror:

Supreme King

The Star:

Supreme King

Daily Record:

Supreme King