April 01 / 17.20 Lingfield (AW)

17.20

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1

Form: 1-4362 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who edged out Recon Mission here in November but hasn't been quite so clever since, even when second to a well-in rival here a month ago; needs things to pan out favourably for him but capable when that happens.
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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Harb

10st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained a second win of 2026 at Carlisle (5f) in May but he's been well below par over C&D and at Newcastle since; needs to take a big step forward.

10/1

8th

9

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Two wins in 5f Class 5 handicaps in 2026, at this track in February and then when beating Fierce at Carlisle three weeks ago; stable form is a plus but he needs to bounce back from a quiet run at Hamilton.

10/1

6th

6

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

16:21 Hamilton

Harb

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hit and miss but it was career win number nine when narrowly scoring at Carlisle 17 days ago (5f, good), coming from off the pace; 4lb higher here.

3/1

Form: 613148 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner (including here) but he's always been behind in his last two races and needs to get back on track; what will help is a strong pace up front.
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7

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Coolagh Magic

8st 8lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who gained a first win on turf in Yarmouth classified event (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; work to do back in a handicap but this isn't the deepest of contests.

9/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Nine-time AW winner who is 0-23 on turf, but he's versatile ground-wise and has finished runner-up in two of his five starts at Yarmouth; hasn't threatened back on turf in last two runs but he ran respectably over C&D last time and he's in the mix back in a classified event.

15/8

4th

7

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Coolagh Magic

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Veteran who is 9-46 on the AW, but 0-22 on turf while his losing run is up to 16 despite a plummeting mark; others preferred.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 37-145 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All except one of his eight wins have been here, the latest in January when narrowly repelling Recon Mission; however, below par the last twice and he's not the only runner who likes to force the pace.
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6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

Form: 238111 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Carries a double penalty for winning twice within three days last week, latterly leading late on over C&D with the front two pulling clear; that was a fine effort from off the pace and this too should be run to suit him.
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4th

1

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnightattheoasis

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

Comes into this in red-hot form having won his last five starts on the AW, the latest when dead-heating with Recon Mission at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; meets him on the same terms and has winning form over C&D, so hard to rule out despite a 7lb higher mark and rise in grade.

11/2

4th

1

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

15:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnightattheoasis

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

Comes into this in red-hot form having won his last five starts on the AW, the latest when dead-heating with Recon Mission at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) 11 days ago; meets him on the same terms and has winning form over C&D, so hard to rule out despite a 7lb higher mark and rise in grade.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Midnightattheoasis

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Phil McEntee

Got up close home to beat four of these rivals over C&D nine days ago, completing a four-timer; thriving and warrants respect.

11/4

Form: 3-2537 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent in the main but had no excuses from a good position last time at Wolverhampton and his losing run is mounting up.
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5th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Useful in his younger days but, while he remains consistent, he's been on the downgrade for a while and has only won one of his last 43 starts; better effort on his second run back over C&D last time and this is a bit easier off a career-low mark.

4/1

6th

5

(3)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Recon Mission

8st 13lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Now at the veteran stage; may have needed last month's Lingfield reappearance and is back off the same mark as when beaten a head over C&D last September; can make the running; stable also runs Kento.

12/1

6th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Recon Mission

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Has run well fresh in the past but is knocking on and may need this after eight months off; doesn't often go beyond 5f these days and is drawn low, so has a bit to overcome.

12/1

11/2

Form: 257134 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field in races won by today's opposition before coming good with a narrow success at Wolverhampton (5f); not the easiest to predict as subsequent defeats confirm, but well drawn for one who likes to force it.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

Form: 155278 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in races won by Coolagh Magic and The Defiant before a disappointing run at Wolverhampton; that took his strike-rate to 1-20 and new headgear now goes on.
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5th

3

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Beaumadier

9st 10lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Zipped around Wolverhampton when recording a couple of impressive 5f wins this winter so this track should suit; two solid placed efforts since returned to turf; might find a few better treated though.

7/1

2nd

4

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Beaumadier

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Made all at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in February and returned from a break with good third at Thirsk (5f, good) recently, when making the running under Hope Regan; could make another bold bid.

7/2

3rd

5

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Beaumadier

9st 7lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton (5f) in February but below form since, too free when fourth of six there (5f) following month; needs to bounce back returned to turf.

16/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnightattheoasis

Daily Mail:

Harb

POSTDATA:

Recon Mission

The Star:

Coolagh Magic

RP RATINGS:

Midnightattheoasis

The Times:

Midnightattheoasis

Telegraph:

Midnightattheoasis

The Guardian:

Midnightattheoasis

Daily Mirror:

Harb

Daily Record:

Harb

D Express:

Recon Mission