February 28 / 15.35 Lingfield (AW)

15.35

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BetUK AWC Sprint Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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BetUK AWC Sprint Trial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 30053- D

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
In good form last spring, winning 6f handicaps at Wolverhampton and Kempton; good third off this mark at Ascot when last seen in October; no obvious reason he wouldn't handle this track and he goes well fresh; strong claims.
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5th

4

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ferrous

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Handicap mark not impossible judged on his C&D win last May off 3lb lower; running okay in defeat this winter and it would be no surprise to see him in the thick of the action.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ferrous

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Good record on AW; as good as ever this year, finishing fourth (behind Cool Hoof Luke) in a Listed race at Lingfield five weeks ago and then second in a handicap back at Lingfield last week; stamina for 7f has to be taken on trust (one turf attempt saw him finish tailed off) but he hasn't got much to find on form.

9/2

2nd

1

(4)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Ferrous

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

He was returning from a 147-day break when readily accounting for eight rivals in the corresponding event 12 months ago; 10lb higher this time around but he has earned his lofty rating; close fourth in a Listed event here four weeks ago; contender.

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 03-000 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
0-5 here but he has finished second on three occasions; less consistent than normal in 2024 but form such as his Ayr Gold Cup second (off 9lb higher) confirmed a chunk of ability remained; three heavy defeats in Dubai this year leave him with plenty to prove but he's dropped 7lb on his travels and he's likely to bounce back at some point; widest stall not ideal for a prominent racer in a race with other pace on.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 83560- D

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made a strong start for Archie Watson last spring, winning 7f events (conditions/Listed) at Thirsk and Haydock; highly tried afterwards and came up short; has his first run in a handicap today and he's not ruled out despite the big weight.
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25th

9

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shartash

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Thereabouts in 6f Group races in France and Ireland last summer, including on good to firm, and has shed a few pounds with his mark since; hampered on last two AW starts and not discounted back on turf in first-time cheekpieces for yard that won this with 22-1 shot Saint Lawrence (also runs today) in 2023.

16/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

Form: 3576-4 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 25 but he's run numerous good races since his last success and he made a pleasing return from a break at Southwell last week (set a strong pace); should be exploiting his reduced mark soon but he's eligible for weaker events than this.
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16th

15

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 7lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham (5f, good) on penultimate start and a wide draw offers an excuse at Chester since.

33/1

10th

13

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Intervention

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won last season's Great St Wilfrid at Ripon off a 5lb higher mark; didn't run badly at Nottingham 12 days ago (5f, good) but he has a double-figure stall to contend with and could prove vulnerable.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Intervention

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and has done all his winning over 6f/7f; inconsistent since last success; 0-12 over 5f and doesn't look the answer.

16/1

10/1

Form: 08085- D

Last run: 97 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Had a torrid run in this race 12 months ago when rated 11lb higher; mixed bag since and although he ran okay at Wolverhampton when last seen in November, others are more appealing.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

Form: 176-25 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner; good second over 5f here in January and a subsequent defeat over C&D five days later is easy to excuse as he wasn't well positioned; he'll need a career best to win but there could still be a bigger effort lurking when things set up favourably.
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4th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

The Thames Boatman

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again.

4/1

1st

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Goodwood

The Thames Boatman

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

All seven wins have been on AW; record of 0-16 on turf but he was only beaten a nose off this mark at Bath (5f, firm) on Monday; has leading claims if he can repeat that form and he's versatile ground-wise; regular hood is removed and cheekpieces return.

11/4

2nd

1

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

The Thames Boatman

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; hindered by being hampered on Good Friday last time; 0-15 on turf but ran creditably (finished second) in this race last year; place claims off same mark.

3/1

9/2

Form: 88-542 CD BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Operating off a reduced mark these days and he showed he was ready to exploit it when second at Southwell last week; he has two C&D wins to his name but not sure it's his ideal track and stall 1 could present problems for one who is a short price to miss the break.
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19

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Rohaan

8st 12lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David Evans

Has five C&D wins on his resume, including two Wokinghams and two Group 3s; getting on for two years since his last win though and this might be too competitive these days.

14/1

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Rohaan

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Evans

Hold-up sprinter who has been a source of frustration since his last win in October 2023; on a lowly mark and his four C&D runs this year have all been competitive; shouldn't be far away.

9/1

8th

7

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Rohaan

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Landed the Wokingham in 2021 and 2022; on a long losing sequence but ran encouragingly in big field at Newbury most recently; fighting chance off current mark.

11/2

Form: 32-056 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
High-class sprinter in his younger days, enjoying Group 1 success in the 2021 Sprint Cup at Haydock; had some strong form last year too and although he struggled in Dubai last month, getting dropped 7lb will help; this represents an easier assignment and he's one for the shortlist.
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8th

2

(8)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Emaraaty Ana

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

High-class sprinter in his younger days, enjoying Group 1 success in the 2021 Sprint Cup at Haydock; had some strong form last year too and although he struggled in Dubai last month, getting dropped 7lb will help; this represents an easier assignment and he's one for the shortlist.

10/1

2nd

3

(3)

24th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Beverley

Emaraaty Ana

9st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a local Group 3 in Qatar (6f, good) in February on second start for this yard and returned to form with very close Listed third over C&D (good to firm) last month; unproven on slow ground; he'll be tough to beat if reproducing that latest form.

Evs

3rd

5

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Emaraaty Ana

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jamie Osborne

Collected a big prize in Qatar (6f, good; local Group 3) in February on only his second outing for this stable, but hasn't repeated that form in two runs since returning to Britain and now has something to prove.

7/1

Form: 77/8-1 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo; hasn't had a clear run at things since but he returned from 292 days off to win a C&D handicap in good style early this month (hooded for the first time); while he was strong at the finish there, the race did look to fall apart a bit and it remains to be seen if he can back it up; a 6lb rise won't be beyond him if he does.
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6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

14

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

His C&D win in April came off 5lb higher but little to celebrate since; needs the nine-week break to have revived his fortunes.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.30
Straight Forecast £23.22
Tricast £55.87
Trifecta £94.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Prince Of Pillo

SPOTLIGHT:

Ferrous

RP RATINGS:

Rohaan

TOPSPEED:

Intervention

THE NORTH:

Prince Of Pillo

The Guardian:

Prince Of Pillo

Daily Mail:

Prince Of Pillo

Daily Mirror:

Prince Of Pillo

Daily Record:

Prince Of Pillo

LAMBOURN:

Ferrous

The Times:

Ferrous

Telegraph:

Ferrous

The Sun:

Ferrous

D Express:

Rohaan

The Star:

Intervention