January 18 / 10.45 Lingfield (AW)

10.45

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0424-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close at Chelmsford last month and latest C&D effort can be upgraded a touch as he was short of room turning for home (travelling strongly at the time); that said, he had plenty of time to pick up if he'd been good enough and he's got a wide stall to contend with this time; each-way shout all the same.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 7396-4

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Still seeking his first win and two runs for his new stable need bettering if he's to shed his maiden tag in this field.
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8th

9

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Fourth to Tilsworth Max in a similar event over C&D 19 days ago, form already boosted by the second and third; could face competition for the lead here and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

5th

2

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

A win (7f) and a second (C&D) in August but his form has dipped on his last three starts; opposable.

16/1

5th

2

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

A win (7f) and a second (C&D) in August but his form has dipped on his last three starts; opposable.

16/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 25273-

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; made a winning stable debut at Bath last September (5f) and he has run several good races in defeat since, the latest when third at Wolverhampton (5f) four weeks ago; a hood joins the tongue-tie this time; feasibly treated but the step up in trip could be a stumbling block.
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2nd

7

(5)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six turf wins, three in 2025; 0-22 on AW and although having a healthy pull at the weights with Desdemona on their C&D run in February he's not looked in peak form on last two starts.

13/2

4th

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Honour Your Dreams

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

C&D win last May and followed up at Lingfield (6f; both good to firm) one week later; now 14lb lower so he has handicapping claims, for all his recent efforts need bettering; stable also runs Cabeza De Llave.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Honour Your Dreams

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

On the downgrade now but placed over C&D on two of his last three appearances; no match for Desdemona when second on latter occasion but now 11lb better off; can make his presence felt.

5/1

Form: 4423-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three solid runs since cheekpieces went on, the latest over C&D behind a rival who has gone on to win two more; should be involved once again.
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7th

12

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Charlie Mason

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Usually a reliable sort whose five wins have all been over 6f; beaten a head over 5f at Wolverhampton in March and a shade disappointing back on turf subsequently but should give a better performance here.

7/1

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Charlie Mason

8st 12lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

All five wins have been this trip but he had a near-miss over 5f at Wolverhampton in March; only 1lb higher today but he was a disappointing favourite back on turf at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) last time; has a bit to prove again after that and this is a step back up in grade.

7/1

7th

7

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Charlie Mason

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins in 2025, the latest at this track (6f, good) in September when 3lb lower; several good runs in defeat since and he is a leading contender with this likely to be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 29697- D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two runs for his new stable and looks best watched from the outside stall.
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4

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who is not as good as he was but ran okay to be beaten 2l over 1m in a classified race last time; expect a very positive ride back at 7f.

10/1

4

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

20:12 Brighton

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Front-runner who's regressed sharply and again pulled hard when well fancied on his first crack at 0-50 classified company last time; needs to settle better back up from 7f.

8/1

6

(9)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Shot Of Love

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Michael Attwater

Often front-runs; on the downgrade for current stable but that enables him to run at this level for the first time; needs a revival though.

8/1

Form: 4340-3

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
She has done her winning over sprint trips but she's run solid races in both C&D starts, latterly when third here two weeks ago (behind Charlie Mason); another to consider in an open handicap.
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5th

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Most wins have come in the second half of the year and always after a recent outing; returns from four months off and she might need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Six-time turf winner who is 1-15 on AW, but that win was over C&D in November and she was placed here (6f) three weeks ago; has wide draw this time but she's tactically versatile and could go well again on this drop back in grade.

14/1

1st

9

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Lahina Bay

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has a patchy record but she won at Windsor (6f, good) in July and was a close third over C&D (heavy) ten days ago; 1lb lower than for that last run and has claims if she can back that up.

6/1

7th
12 (8)
Rabinal

14/1

Form: 54109- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three course wins in 2024, notably when overcoming a slow start and a big mid-race move in August (1m); low-key return from a break last month but this should be run to suit and he's an interesting contender.
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8th

9

(1)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Best form has come here including all three wins (7f/1m); just 2lb above his last winning mark, but his record in Class 5 handicaps or higher reads 5864097 so he may again find a few too strong.

7/1

5th

11

(6)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, pulled hard

11/1

3rd

8

(10)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Scored three times here last year but has become inconsistent and is often slowly away; comes with risk, for all that he's suited by the track.

16/1

Form: 33112- CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
The winner of four races since joining David Evans last year, two of them over C&D; another solid effort when second at Wolverhampton five weeks ago; should remain competitive.
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5th

2

(5)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

4-20 on AW (wins include Polytrack) and she's been running with plenty of credit since December; little wiggle room in this mark but she's likely to give another good account.

11/2

8th

3

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Evans

Normally a consistent type and one who knows how to win but proved disappointing at Southwell last time; each-way claims if back to best.

14/1

9th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Won over 6f here in February but also has wins over 7f; running well at present but is 2lb higher than when winning at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August and she requires a career-best to win here.

5/1

Form: 32228-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner and he failed to fire at Newcastle three weeks ago; prior to that he'd finished second on three occasions but others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

6

(9)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to win with but usually gives her running round here and arrives in form; will want to settle better back up in trip but holds each-way claims otherwise.

8/1

2nd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't win very often (2-38) but he's made the frame on his three starts this month and should not be far away.

7/1

16/1

Form: 42480- D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Four solid runs on AW between August and October but he's disappointed the last twice and now comes here with a point to prove.
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6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

1st

6

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Butler

Back to form when second of 11 at Wolverhampton (8.6f) a fortnight ago; 2lb higher today but Rossa Ryan booked and this course winner should have a big run in him.

4/1

Form: 3385-5 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
This month's return to action over C&D should have sharpened him up and he lurks on a dangerous mark on this summer's best, let along his peak efforts; not ruled out in an open race.
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8

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Both wins have been on AW, latest over C&D off 4lb higher in March; ran best race since when 3l second to a well-backed subsequent winner at Kempton last week (7f; blinkers on for second time); headgear retained; chance.

4/1

2nd

2

(7)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Brian Toomey

4lb higher than for his Chelmsford win in March; his other success came over C&D in January 2024; has the ability to feature but he's disappointed at Lingfield (AW) and Brighton on last two starts; headgear now returns.

12/1

2

(1)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Flag Carrier

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Ran poorly (hung badly right home turn) on Lingfield AW five days ago; 0-8 on turf but has form figures of 23322 over 1m in this sphere, giving him clear place claims.

14/1

Form: 11738- CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip on AW last summer and he made a pleasing return to action when third over C&D in November; backward step last time but he helped force a generous pace and that probably isn't the run to judge him on; not discounted.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.10
Straight Forecast £84.81
Tricast £823.21
Trifecta £1349.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lady Wingalong

RP RATINGS:

Lord Rapscallion

Telegraph:

Charlie Mason

SPOTLIGHT:

Rabinal

The Star:

Flag Carrier

TOPSPEED:

Havana Touch

D Express:

Honour Your Dreams

The Times:

Lady Wingalong

Daily Mail:

Lady Wingalong

The Sun:

Lady Wingalong

Daily Record:

Lady Wingalong

The Guardian:

Charlie Mason

NEWMARKET:

Lord Rapscallion

Daily Mirror:

Lord Rapscallion