April 28 / 17.20 Lingfield (AW)

17.20

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 442352 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Currently in a consistent vein of form and went very close at Kempton most recently; sole C&D attempt resulted in his only win; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Calanthe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -76676

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
No win since 2022; however, showed promise (late headway over 7f) here this month on debut for new yard; interesting off current mark.
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8th

1

(12)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Pleasure

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

Produced a telling turn of foot to prevail in a bunch finish in a slowly run contest at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, ending a 21-race losing run; only 2lb higher, but steps up in trip again so his stamina will be tested further, especially if this is more truly run.

5/1

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Pleasure

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Karen Jewell

Runner-up in two of his five runs for this yard, once at this track (1m); not straightforward though, often slowly away, and his stamina for this trip has to be taken on trust.

16/1

3rd
7 (4)
Francesi

7/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 483-35 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
On a three-year losing spell but has a solid record (13333) at Lingfield and, returned to this venue, seems likely to go well.
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3rd

5

(8)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

16:14 Leicester

Francesi

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

A five-time AW winner, he shaped as if in need of the run when fourth on his first turf Flat run since 2023 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last month; this should put him right for an AW campaign this autumn.

9/1

4th

12

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Newmarket

Francesi

10st 2lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Carroll

AW regular whose only turf run since 2023 was over hurdles; gave good account when midfield in valuable Lingfield handicap (1m4f) on Good Friday but doesn't look the percentage call on first start for 169 days.

20/1

7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 6/170- CD

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Gained sole win in C&D event (off 4lb lower) last June when making 2024 seasonal debut; this reappearance may be the time to catch him.
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5th

1

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Bath

Hoornblower

10st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

Convincing win on AW fifteen months ago and might have been involved but for clipping heels at Salisbury (also 1m, good to firm) in June; heavy defeat over latter C&D when back from a break last time, though.

16/1

7th

1

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Salisbury

Hoornblower

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Only 2lb higher than for 1m AW win last June, since which he's been lightly raced and below form; he might have thrown down a challenge over C&D last time, however, but for clipping heels and nearly falling; needs a close look.

4/1

11/2

Form: 7475-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism at Bath on seasonal debut, recording a sixth turf win; no certainty to follow up, being 0-3 (all over C&D) on AW.
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6th

3

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:25 Brighton

Darvel

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Two-time C&D winner, including the corresponding race in 2022; no win in 2026 but he ran well for second in a stronger C&D handicap 17 days ago (Gone Rogue back in sixth); won't be far away if returning in the same form.

7/1

2nd

9

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Darvel

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Ran no race at Salisbury last time in a handicap he had won the previous year; had been in good form prior to that and couldn't dismiss; third in this 12 months ago.

8/1

5th

3

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:27 Salisbury

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Won the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark (for today's rider); solid efforts on last three starts and he's a leading contender.

5/1

7/1

Form: -32425 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Below par on turf last time; consistent on AW otherwise this year and was a solid second over C&D on penultimate start; in the mix.
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9th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saturnalia

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Saturnalia

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Hughes; has gone into freefall since and was last of 11 at Bath last month.

12/1

11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

Form: -33353 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins in December; has shown consistent form kept to Class 6 since, close third over C&D most recently; goes back up in grade.
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3rd

3

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Union Island

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Five turf wins at around 1m (good/good to firm), the latest off this mark at Leicester in May; not at his best on last two starts but he could go well in a modest event.

5/1

6th

2

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Union Island

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and has continued in good form, refitted in cheekpieces when fourth of seven at Musselburgh (1m) 16 days ago; that form has been franked so he can go well again.

11/2

4th

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Union Island

9st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained his second win of 2026 at Leicester (1m) in May and posted a good third of 12 in 1m Carlisle handicap a week ago; this course winner rates a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

8/1

Form: -51334 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 1334 since wearing a tongue-tie, the success over C&D (off just 2lb lower); possibilities back here.
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2nd

6

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andi Brown

This six-time winner (all AW) showed the benefit of last month's return when making the frame at Wolverhampton 15 days ago (wasn't ideally placed); could be about to strike; Oisin Murphy rides the horse and for the stable for the first time.

5/1

4th

4

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Back to winning ways at Southwell (1m) in March; off three months, never a threat in another 1m handicap there 15 days ago; this dual C&D scorer can take a step forward now.

14/1

10th

14

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more.

25/1

9th
1 (1)
King Cabo

14/1

Form: 4850-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has become inconsistent but holds a fighting chance provided he's aided by first-time tongue-tie; on last winning mark.
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8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £36.20
Straight Forecast £28.77
Tricast £226.95
Trifecta £235.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Calanthe

Telegraph:

Hoornblower

TOPSPEED:

Saturnalia

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

RP RATINGS:

Calanthe

POSTDATA:

Calanthe

The Times:

Calanthe

The Guardian:

Calanthe

Daily Mail:

Calanthe

Daily Mirror:

Calanthe

The Sun:

Calanthe

Daily Record:

Calanthe

D Express:

Hoornblower

The Star:

Hoornblower