May 10 / 13.50 Lingfield

13.50

Good To Firm

William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Top Price Guarantee Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 816-73 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two fast-ground wins last year, including over C&D, and built upon his reappearance run to post a good third at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) recently; solid claims off the same mark this afternoon.
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6th

6

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Morcar

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

1lb lower than for his last win; two runs back from wind surgery haven't been his best and he is taking on some potential improvers today.

14/1

5th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Morcar

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Close third in this in 2024 and he enhanced a good C&D record when winning last year's edition (good to firm) from this mark; placed on his next four starts and had a soft-ground excuse on final start that term; had wind surgery ahead of a quiet comeback at Newbury three weeks ago but no surprise if this day has been ringed in his calendar.

7/1

10th

12

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Newbury

Morcar

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Suited by good/firmer and has won four 1m2f handicaps, the latest last May; he seemed in need of the run when 28-1 in this race the time before, so that's a concern on today's first run since his second wind surgery.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 200-42

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Well backed when back down in trip in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Haydock (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago on his second British start, and he was beaten just a head; just 1lb higher today and on the shortlist.
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11th

8

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Hamlets Night

11st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

0-14 on Flat turf and a beaten favourite at Musselburgh two weeks ago; his hurdles record (2-7) is better but he had no obvious excuse when fifth to Indemnity at Plumpton (33-1) last month; others appeal more.

20/1

3rd

2

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Hamlets Night

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Won on Kempton AW (1m3f; not proven over this far) in February and latest start was up with his best hurdles form; 0-13 on Flat turf but that includes five seconds.

7/2

5th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Hamlets Night

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: James Owen

Won twice early-season and better again when second in classy small-field races at Cheltenham and Wincanton, the latest a Grade 2; returned from a break with a win on the AW so his run in the Morebattle at Kelso goes down as disappointing; the return of a hood is no bad thing; enjoys good ground.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5-9133 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Stamina to prove on first run beyond 8.6f but he's been in good form since joining this yard (with and without the tongue-tie; absent today) and rallied late at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last time, suggesting this step up in trip is worth a go; hood returns (has run well in it); there's mileage in his mark based on his old form and it will be no surprise to see a big run.
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3

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Gincident

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: James Owen

Narrowly beat Individualism when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in June (good to firm); excuses for two lesser runs since (soft ground; too free); contender.

6/1

2

(9)

10th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 4

15:45 Haydock

Gincident

10st 1lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: James Owen

Soft ground provides an excuse for below-par effort last time; solid record (1333121) otherwise for current stable and gained the most recent success, at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm), in game fashion; remains of interest.

6/1

9th

8

(12)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:40 Yarmouth

Gincident

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

In very good form since being upped to 1m2f, which continued when he won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last month; it's a long time since he ran well on slow ground but he's in the mix if the surface isn't an issue.

13/2

Form: 5-9576 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has a better strike-rate on AW but handicapped accordingly on turf and he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Sandown (1m2f, good) last July; had a wide trip when close sixth of 16 here (1m4f, AW) three weeks ago, so that run can be upgraded, and he's not ruled out.
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2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

Form: 315-4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Promise during last season's light, first campaign (including on fast ground) and close fourth on recent handicap/seasonal debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW); could do with settling better (the hood that was adopted last time is left off) but he's in top hands and open to improvement; possible player.
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6th

12

(7)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

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9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Well placed by connections to win seven, eight and six-runner races (1m2f/1m4f); new mark demands more but he could find the requisite improvement now he's turned five.

9/2

2

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

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9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Low-mileage 4yo who quickened to score in good style at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month, having settled better than on previous appearances; denied clear run and not discredited when fifth in Racing League event at Wolverhampton (9.4f) since; major player if this new trip suits.

7/4

8

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

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9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

2-6 and looked to win with more in hand than the margin would suggest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) this month; 6lb higher and now tackles a new surface, but his sire gets plenty of winners here and he remains unexposed; respected.

11/4

Form: 54-511 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made all at Beverley (1m2f, good) last month on second start back from an absence and followed up at Hamilton (1m3f, good to firm) last Sunday; things have clearly clicked and he's respected under a 5lb penalty.
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7th

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Mister Daydream

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Went back-to-back (1m2f/1m3f on a sound surface) for Charlie Johnston last spring and is now 8lb below the latter winning mark after some lesser efforts for that yard; picked up for 1,000gns in October and is another to keep an eye on in the betting on this stable debut.

9/1

1

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Mister Daydream

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Won twice in the spring and now 7lb lower than for the second of them (1m3f, good to firm); little to shout about since May, however, and he needs the drop in class to revive his fortunes.

6/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:13 Hamilton

Mister Daydream

9st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Completed a double (1m2f/1m3f) off higher marks in the spring but not in the same form since, latterly in headgear.

12/1

Form: 4144-5 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below-par fifth at Epsom last month but a combination of the 1m4f trip and the lack of a recent run may have counted against him; he's just 1lb higher than when winning at Epsom last August (1m2f, good; unraced on faster) and is capable of being in the mix now back down in trip.
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4

(11)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 12lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Hughie Morrison

Now 2lb lower than when winning at Epsom (1m2f, good) last summer but yet to hit top gear after three runs this season (1m2f-1m4f) and today's drop back to 1m may not be ideal; cheekpieces removed after one use.

20/1

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

2

(1)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Dashinwhitesargent

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hughie Morrison

Gelded ahead of a fairly encouraging reappearance at Epsom (1m4f, good) in April but disappointing when seventh of nine at Lingfield (1m2f) 20 days ago on his first run on good to firm; that surface might be an excuse and he's now tried in cheekpieces; far from ruled out, albeit still needing to prove his stamina.

100/30

11/1

Form: 3013-4

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Epsom (8.5f, soft) last September and he's fine on fast ground; could improve for last month's fair reappearance fourth at Epsom (8.5f, good) but there's a concern about his stamina now back up in trip.
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5th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mostawaa

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Heather Main

Veteran who drew a blank in 2025; latest midfield finish over C&D needs bettering but he has slipped to a lowly mark.

12/1

3

(4)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:25 Epsom

Mostawaa

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Often leads; won this race (soft) off this mark last year but his form has dipped noticeably since two creditable thirds in June; last time's Racing League appearance can be forgiven, however, and he's not totally dismissed back here.

12/1

20/1

Form: 36110- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 8lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row last October (1m2f, heavy/soft) and he's versatile ground-wise; he went close on his reappearance runs in 2021 and 2023 but this 11yo has gone back up the weights will have to be at the top of his game if he's to make a winning comeback today.
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6th

4

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Archie Young

T: James Evans

Veteran who was successful in this race last year but was in slightly better form at the time (completed an October double); that said, wasn't entirely disgraced when in the frame on latest start.

10/1

4th

1

(10)

9th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:12 Bath

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who has lost his way since winning over this far at Lingfield in June (good to soft) but he is dropping back from Class 4 level.

20/1

4

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:25 Sandown

Croeso Cymraeg

9st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Evans

Veteran who showed a fire still burned when winning a six-runner handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, good to soft) in June; third to Beach Point over C&D next time but his form has dipped on his last two starts; rain will help but vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £55.40
Straight Forecast £70.63
Tricast £411.90
Trifecta £383.40

Selections

NEWMARKET:

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The Star:

Mister Daydream

SPOTLIGHT:

Gincident

POSTDATA:

Morcar

D Express:

Hamlet's Night

RP RATINGS:

Party Island

TOPSPEED:

Croeso Cymraeg

The Times:

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Telegraph:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

Mister Daydream

The Guardian:

Gincident

Daily Mirror:

Morcar