March 24 / 14.17 Lingfield (AW)

14.17

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 16-926 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over 1m2f around here and just 1lb higher than for the latest in November; looked to be on the way back when second of eight off 1lb higher over C&D early last month, but endured a wide trip back here three weeks later; shortlisted.
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1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-25 on the AW, with one of the wins coming on his only Chelmsford start; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago and the second from that race has won since; stamina not assured over the longest he's tackled but can be very competitive from his mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-24 on the AW with six of those wins coming at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f); no joy in three turf runs in May/June but he didn't get much luck back on AW at Wolverhampton last month; now only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in April and he's in the mix back at this track.

15/2

11

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Obsidian Knight

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: T J Kent

7-23 on the AW with all wins coming over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack, six of them at Lingfield; 0-7 on Tapeta, but runner-up on four occasions so he isn't easy to dismiss.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 66-355

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability and been placed five times, but now 0-11 and doesn't seem to be progressing; first-time blinkers join the hood on this occasion and they need to help him produce something extra.
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9th

7

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Bath

Risen Again

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Only 1-26; had lost his way but back to form with two seconds, latterly behind Rating at Chepstow (1m, good to firm); should feature and has run well in the reapplied blinkers (replacing cheekpieces).

8/1

2nd

5

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Risen Again

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Broke duck at Yarmouth (1m2f, good to firm) in May 2025 and some good efforts in defeat followed later in the year; however, it's been a slow process recapturing form for new yard and was well held when second of five back at Yarmouth recently; no good thing to take advantage of a tempting mark.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 12112- CD BF

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In fine form in the second half of last year once the cheekpieces went on (312112) including a win over C&D, but he returns from five months off with the headgear missing; something to prove.
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7th

2

(8)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Newfangled

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Only 1lb higher than for last year's win in this race (good to firm) and returns on the back of a solid effort at Windsor; holds every chance.

3/1

3rd

3

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

13:42 Windsor

Newfangled

9st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Multiple winner who usually gives a good account on this track, winning over C&D (good) in May 2025, and is on a winnable mark; showed signs of a revival on Wolverhampton AW last week after a relatively quiet patch and can be on the premises.

10/1

4th

13

(1)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Newfangled

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Jonathan Portman

Seven-time winner and latest was at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in April; well handicapped on that form but he's not threatened since and was beaten 6l at Brighton last time; others preferred.

16/1

10/1

Form: -13868 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Down in class and just 2lb higher than when winning over C&D in January, but not at his best of late and the outside stall is no help.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

50/1

Form: 582-09

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won in France (1m, heavy) a year ago and best effort for Adam West when second of 14 at Newmarket (1m1f, good; first-time blinkers) in November, but poor in three subsequent starts (one over hurdles) including on stable debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month; others preferred.
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1st

17

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Foreseen

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Had a productive spell between last autumn and this spring, winning four times; subsequent defeats can be excused for one reason or another; however, needs a career best to defy current mark in this field.

25/1

7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Foreseen

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll.

6/1

5th

2

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Foreseen

10st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Tony Carroll

Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner.

12/1

Form: /8556- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner Chelmsford novice (1m2f, Polytrack) on his only outing as a 2yo, but out of the frame in all four starts after reappearing last April; still unexposed but he returns from another 224 days off with plenty to prove; hood returns.
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3rd

2

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:53 Salisbury

Prince Rasam

9st 12lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Winless since 2yo debut but he goes well fresh, returning from a break to finish second of 11 at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last September and runner-up on Kempton AW (1m) on reappearance in May, despite bleeding from the nose; major contender.

15/8

2nd

8

(10)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Prince Rasam

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promise to begin with for former and current yard; might find things happening too quickly running over a trip this short for the first time; back from a break.

20/1

Form: 81983- C

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year including twice over 1m4f here; returns from five months off, but his record after a break of 100 days or more reads 324 so fitness may not be an issue; considered.
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4th

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 5

18:40 Epsom

Imperial Cult

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Battled well to win apprentice jockeys' race from the front at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) on Friday and is now 3-4 for George Baker; escapes a penalty here and will be fine over the longer trip; makes obvious appeal.

8/13

1st

3

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 5

17:15 Sandown

Imperial Cult

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Hit the ground running for George Baker with 1m4f/1m3f wins on the AW and was close up at Epsom despite stumbling at the start; that was no backward step and he should be thereabouts.

5/2

4th

2

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Imperial Cult

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Baker

Strong in the market when he made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (1m4f) and he followed up off 3lb higher at Kempton (1m3f, also AW) three weeks ago; handicapper reacted by dishing out a career-high mark but this locally trained gelding is a C&D winner who needs considering in current mood.

9/4

Form: 4551-9 C

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a falling mark when ending a 13-race losing run at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in December, but well held over the same C&D the following month; 79-day absence since then not a major issue, but not quite sure what to expect.
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8th

9

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 3lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

String of poor efforts since pushing Pursuit Of Truth close over C&D for Dean Ivory last summer, latterly when beaten a long way for Jake Holman here in June.

33/1

10th

9

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

10st 1lb

J: Mr Jake Holman

T: Stephanie Cassidy

String of poor efforts since going close for Dean Ivory here last June; would be a surprise winner back in headgear under Jake Holman (0-7 to date).

50/1

10th

4

(5)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Molly Valentine

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Lost her way for Dean Ivory last backend and has struggled in two runs for two yards this spring; would be a surprise winner.

100/1

20/1

Form: 4936-5

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
2lb below last winning mark and may have needed the run on stable debut at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) 11 days ago, but now 0-10 on the AW so he does need to find a bit more; cheekpieces removed.
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6th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Coolree

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Enhanced his fine Beverley record with a win over the extended 7f last month but a 0-16 AW record suggests that even a 2lb nudge may leave him vulnerable for win purposes here.

12/1

1st

10

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

Coolree

9st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

His four course wins (8.4f) have all come in the month of May; creditable third 24 days ago but more will be needed back up in class.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:45 Beverley

Coolree

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained all four handicap wins over C&D, including two this May (good to soft/good to firm); also ran well over the extended 7f here in midsummer and has been given a chance by the handicapper on the back of a poor run at Pontefract five weeks ago; his C&D record affords him plenty of respect.

12/1

5/1

Form: 2-8442 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 21242, only going down by half a length here last month (Obsidian Knight back in sixth); back up 1lb but another big effort seems likely.
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6th

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Crafter

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Winless since 2024 and is having his first run on turf in three years; down to a career-low mark and has been in fair form in blinkers, but he's regressive and has returned three poor efforts in turf handicaps.

4/1

5th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crafter

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who's been brightened up by the blinkers of late without having the breaks; a slow start cost him here a month ago and he's one to consider.

7/1

11th
5 (2)
Ellexis

14/1

Form: 00-217 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Overcome the widest stall when winning an amateur riders' event from 1lb lower over C&D in January; didn't back it up in a similar contest at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, appearing to take offence at an early bump, but she still wasn't beaten far; respected back here with cheekpieces replacing blinkers.
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10th

5

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:30 Newbury

Ellexis

10st 13lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Won off 1lb higher at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but her subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch, including back on turf at Bath last month; now 0-6 on grass and others have less to prove.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Ellexis

11st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

12/1

4th

3

(4)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:15 Bath

Ellexis

11st 2lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

Triple AW winner who swooped late when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f) in January but she was tailed off back there (first-time cheekpieces) in March; back on last winning mark but has something to prove with visor now tried and her last turf run was in 2023.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £111.30
Straight Forecast £87.79
Tricast £493.13
Trifecta £521.50

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Newfangled

SPOTLIGHT:

Crafter

NEWMARKET:

Prince Rasam

TOPSPEED:

Etretat

RP RATINGS:

Obsidian Knight

The Star:

Prince Rasam

The Times:

Newfangled

The Guardian:

Newfangled

D Express:

Newfangled

Daily Mirror:

Newfangled

POSTDATA:

Etretat

Telegraph:

Crafter

Daily Mail:

Crafter

The Sun:

Crafter

Daily Record:

Crafter