February 07 / 16.05 Lingfield (AW)

16.05

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 09073- CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than for his stylish C&D win last April; ran his best race since when a neck third at Wolverhampton in December; yard in form and he's high on the list.
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8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield lately and has become a bit of a specialist over 6f there (112121); it's a different story here (8770) and that would be the concern.

11/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2943-1 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run when making most in a 6f handicap at Kempton 18 days ago, connections seizing the opportunity to change tactics in a race where there was no forecast pace; should remain competitive despite a 4lb rise.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 222-98 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
His form has dipped twice since a near miss over C&D in December; now 3lb lower than for that second placing but he has a bit to prove.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

10/1

Form: 74883- D

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on his 2024 best but he ended the season quietly and he has the widest stall to overcome on his return from five months off.
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2

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Not the force of old but he ran creditably when second to Alshimali over C&D ten weeks ago; wouldn't be sure to build on it.

7/1

1

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:00 Brighton

Libra Tiger

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-19 on turf; now 10lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f, Polytrack) last March but he's been well held in last six runs and others are preferred; cheekpieces back on.

20/1

10th

4

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Libra Tiger

9st 12lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Dual AW winner who is 1-18 on turf; now 8lb lower than for his Kempton win (6f) last March but he's been well held in last five runs and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 21380- CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four 6f wins in a productive 2024 campaign; finished the year off with two lesser efforts but he's on a winning mark and conditions hold no fears; one to consider.
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12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 385-50

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
0-12 for current yard and he dropped right away having raced freely over 7f here three weeks ago; now drops in trip and class; could help tee it up for a closer.
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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

7th
11 (8)
Moorgate

50/1

Form: 8890-0 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Hasn't recaptured last winter's form this time around; a change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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10

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moorgate

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts this time around and slow starts have been an issue; plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

11/2

Form: 53/2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good sprinting pedigree; showed some promise in two runs for Andrew Balding in the autumn of 2023 and now runs in his colours having been sold for 1,000gns last October; 5f looked an inadequate test on his stable debut last month; open to improvement with that first start in 433 days behind him.
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6th

7

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Francisco

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Yet to score on turf but last month he recorded his second AW win, at this track (7f); holds claims if he can reproduce his best back on turf.

9/2

1st

6

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 1lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Often misses the break and can pull hard, so will always come with risks attached; has resumed in good form, though, latterly behind a couple of subsequent winners at Chelmsford, and is quite capable off this mark if things fall his way.

6/1

Form: 6570-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dropped 13lb since joining this yard and there were more positive signs to be gleaned from last month's Kempton fourth; he'll need more to win but he now has something to build on.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:12 Brighton

Dream By Day

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who can pull hard and has hung left a couple of times since returned to turf, including here; most racing over 5f and his record over this trip is hard to enthuse about, for all that this is easier snd he's in a new headgear combination.

20/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Dream By Day

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mark Pattinson

Not as good as he was and although that is reflected in his handicap mark, others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dream By Day

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

3-25; most recent win came off 16lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good) in August 2023; pulled hard at Chelmsford (5f, AW) when last seen in February; refused to enter stalls in March and returns to turf with hood reapplied.

15/2

Form: 43389-

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
28-1 and never in contention on her stable debut here in November (5f); hood worn there is now left off.
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2

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Won 5f Catterick maiden as a 2yo; has struggled in handicaps for more than a year but the drop to this grade could help and first-time cheekpieces may also assist.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Alfa Moonstone

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Much lower in the weights than when making the frame in her first three starts last year, but that's for a good reason with her form in four outings for this yard since last November decidedly moderate; look elsewhere.

16/1

12th

5

(8)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Big prices and well held in three runs for this stable since November; returns from four months off with enough to prove.

33/1

10/1

Form: 982-67 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Ran well in the face of a stiff task over C&D on New Year's Eve; unable to match it twice since and hopes rest on the return to this venue sparking a revival.
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7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

10th

12

(10)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Daniel Steele

Remains generally consistent but is moderate these days and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; this a bit tougher than he's used to on his return from a layoff.

20/1

4

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Losing run is mounting up but he has a few pieces of encouraging recent C&D form; creditable third to State Of Madness, despite traffic issues, last week; in the mix.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £10.30
Straight Forecast £9.68
Tricast £46.76
Trifecta £46.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Watermelon Sugar

POSTDATA:

Brunel Charm

D Express:

Nordic Glory

The Star:

Francisco

The Sun:

Nordic Glory

RP RATINGS:

Watermelon Sugar

The Times:

Watermelon Sugar

Telegraph:

Watermelon Sugar

The Guardian:

Watermelon Sugar

Daily Mirror:

Watermelon Sugar

Daily Mail:

Brunel Charm

Daily Record:

Brunel Charm