January 18 / 10.15 Lingfield (AW)

10.15

Standard To Slow

Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap (GBBPLUS Race)

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.60
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 65357- C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has lost his consistency but could go well off a handy mark on this belated return to Lingfield; last attempt at this course (three years ago) resulted in his sole success.
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1

(8)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Moel Arthur

11st 2lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Brett Johnson

Both wins at this track, the latest a C&D defeat of Sun Dancer Girl in January; solid placed efforts on his last two starts and he has the assistance of a top amateur jockey; big player.

11/4

3rd

8

(6)

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:53 Sandown

Moel Arthur

8st 13lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Brett Johnson

Most runs and both wins have been on the AW but has comparable turf form, including a second over C&D in 2022; needs respecting after a near miss at Kempton (2m).

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 71634- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Successful four times at up to 1m6f in 2024 and posted a couple of creditable efforts over 2m, including at Lingfield, last month; however, this is a step up in class.
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1

(1)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Sun Dancer Girl

9st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Four wins for Andrew Balding (including over C&D) but was pulled up on hurdling/stable debut in June and has finished tailed off back on the Flat (2m) in last two runs; on dangerous mark on this drop back in trip but she needs a major revival.

25/1

2

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Sun Dancer Girl

11st 2lb

J: Miss Remie Morgan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Second to Moel Arthur over C&D in January (trained by Andrew Balding) and 3lb better off with that rival today; jumped poorly on her stable/hurdle debut at Stratford in June and then tailed off at Kempton (2m, AW) seven weeks ago; better than that but she does have something to prove for now.

16/1

8th

7

(5)

9th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Sun Dancer Girl

9st 3lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Fergal O’Brien

Didn't take to hurdling on stable debut at Stratford three weeks ago but she ran some good races on the Flat earlier in the year for Andrew Balding and is not ruled out now back in this code.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 02647- C

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner; inconsistent form since returned to this sphere but faced a difficult task in series final last time and this is easier; defied a 5lb higher mark over 2m last January.
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4th

5

(5)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Red Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Dry since a C&D win off 12lb higher early last year and will need to put a couple of below-par efforts behind him; the return to Polytrack will help, though, and he can never be ruled out round here.

5/1

10

(6)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Goodwood

Red Flyer

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Karen Jewell

Some respectable efforts this year; however, form dipped sharply last time (in race won by Macari) and his losing run is mounting up.

20/1

Form: 5257-7

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over C&D four starts ago but isn't sure to repeat that effort, having been far from reliable otherwise for current yard; losing spell goes back to 2022.
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5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

5th

6

(6)

10th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:20 Nottingham

Alright Sunshine

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Mike Murphy

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and prominent, challenging 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

20/1

9th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alright Sunshine

8st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Mike Murphy

Multiple winner but an exposed 10yo who doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

66/1

11/4

Form: 5/75-3 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins for previous yard and he's 1-1 at Lingfield; couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, strong-finishing and very close third at Kempton (2m) latest; warrants respect off same mark.
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3

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Haaland

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made the most of a drop in class when regaining winning form at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) last month (third has won since); 4lb higher and back up in grade, but he still holds more compelling claims than a few.

5/2

1st

1

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Haaland

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins for previous stable; 0-8 for current yard and his form has declined rather sharply; however, he may produce a resurgent display back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 6.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:33 Lingfield (AW)

Haaland

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three AW wins (1m2f-2m) in 2023; lightly raced since and he's been well held back from another break in his two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but he needs a major revival back at this trip.

25/1

6th
11 (11)
Upepo

14/1

Form: 54631- C

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Class 6 success here (1m4f) last month took his Lingfield record to 4-5; however, has something to prove in this better grade and returned to 2m (second attempt).
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6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

8/1

Form: 60466-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-17; campaigned mostly at middle distances but some of his efforts suggest this new trip is worth exploring; fighting chance off current mark, provided he stays.
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11th

12

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Met Office

10st 13lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time flat winner showed a little bit more over timber at Tramore (16.5f, good) last time but was still beaten 7.5l into eighth; down 2lb but needs to improve again to be competitive here.

22/1

8th

9

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

15:00 Tramore

Met Office

11st 1lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles, but can be forgiven his recent run at Cork, failed to recover after being badly hampered four out; may do better.

12/1

8th

11

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Met Office

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time Flat winner (twice in France, once in Britain) at up to 1m4f; has shown little over hurdles; first handicap now.

14/1

9/2

Form: 7872-2 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on AW in 2023; threatening to regain the winning thread, having finished second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) and Newcastle (2m) the last twice; good chance off unaltered mark.
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5

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:20 Ffos Las

Hedonista

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Dual winner but 0-11 for current yard and essentially regressive; off since January.

9/1

6th

3

(8)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Hedonista

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Bernard Llewellyn

She has dropped a long way in the weights since joining this yard and hasn't made a major impact; latest Chelmsford third (beaten over 7l) was a bit better but she will need to step forward again to take this.

11/2

3

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Hedonista

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Bernard Llewellyn

On a losing run of 13 but ran better when fourth of ten at Wolverhampton (16.5f, Tapeta) last month, even though a slow pace probably didn't suit; last visit here resulted in a win over this trip just over two years ago and he's 12lb lower now; interesting.

7/1

Form: 67395-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Gained both wins on AW but has mixed results since returned to this sphere; chance partly depends on how well he responds to new trip (steps up to 2m for first time).
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5th

3

(1)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Sax Appeal

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings were on last two outings but his turf form still needs improvement.

6/1

6th

2

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Sax Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Something amiss on sole start here (2024); very busy since and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW (which has dominated career) and his turf form needs improvement.

20/1

3rd

4

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:00 Beverley

Sax Appeal

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Prominent racer who posted four wins in the second half of last year, including a C&D defeat of Charging Thunder on good; suffered a heavy defeat on AW last time but it was in a strong Good Friday race at Newcastle and Charging Thunder was once again behind him; a bold show seems likely in these much calmer waters back on turf.

15/8

Form: 62461- C

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Modest effort switched to hurdles last time; won at this track on most recent Flat start but that was over 1m4f; his 2m record suggests he's likely set for a place at best.
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4

(3)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Sharp Distinction

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-34, with latest win last November on Lingfield Polytrack; shot back to some form when beaten a neck off career-low mark in six-runner race on turf at Leicester (1m4f) on latest outing and he's notched up a few placed efforts at this track, so he's one to consider back up 2lb.

100/30

2

(5)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:30 Leicester

Sharp Distinction

10st 0lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Lemos De Souza

3-33 and has shown little in two runs since switching to current yard; has dropped to a career-low mark but needs to raise his game.

14/1

6

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Sharp Distinction

8st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Lemos De Souza

Has struggled on AW in recent starts but has dropped back to a winning mark if staging a revival back on turf.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5/224-

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Outstayed over 2m at Southwell (stable/handicap debut) last month but may see his race out better at this venue; very lightly raced and remains open to progress; interesting.
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4th

1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

13:40 Exeter

Emaculate Soldier

11st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Dual Flat winner (AW) for previous yard but well held in two runs for current one, on the Flat and on hurdling debut.

66/1

4

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

15:06 Newton Abbot

Emaculate Soldier

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Fair Flat racer who won twice on AW for Archie Watson this spring (1m6f/1m4f); should be fine stamina-wise over hurdles but probably best watched today; refitted cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

4th

6

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Emaculate Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Wins at Wolverhampton in April (1m6f) and June (1m4f); dropped right away in a Class 3 at Wolverhampton five weeks ago but this company should be more manageable; well beaten in two previous Lingfield visits.

10/1

12th
12 (8)
Thursday

25/1

Form: 32247-

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Middle-distance performer who is a dual winner on turf but still has something to prove on AW and isn't crying out for this new trip; opposed.
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13th

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Thursday

10st 1lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Won twice on fast ground in the summer of 2024, including at this track (extended 1m3f); she hasn't stood much racing since, seen just four times since September 2024, and there are major question marks over how much of that old ability she retains.

25/1

11th

4

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Thursday

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

A dual 1m2f/11.5f winner in 2024 but she failed to fire in a pair of handicaps here last winter; back from 13 months off with plenty to prove.

40/1

8th

5

(3)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Thursday

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Simon Dow

Still 7lb higher than when winning on turf here (1m2f, good to firm) in August and well held in both starts back on the Polytrack here (1m2f/2m); best watched for now.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £370.10
Straight Forecast £283.19
Tricast £1231.78
Trifecta £1350.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Haaland

The Star:

Hedonista

The Times:

Upepo

POSTDATA:

Alright Sunshine

TOPSPEED:

Sax Appeal

NEWMARKET:

Sharp Distinction

Daily Record:

Hedonista

RP RATINGS:

Haaland

Telegraph:

Haaland

Daily Mail:

Haaland

D Express:

Haaland

The Sun:

Haaland

The Guardian:

Upepo

Daily Mirror:

Alright Sunshine