Today / 16.55 Lingfield (AW)

16.55

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 013821 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
He has done well since blinkers went on, winning at Newcastle in January (for Simon Pearce) and taking a big step forward when comprehensively seeing off 13 rivals in a competitive Chelmsford event on Sunday; escapes a penalty and has a lot in his favour.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

On a losing run but he got right back on track with fourth of 17 in handicap at Ascot (5f) last month; can go well off an unchanged mark.

11/2

4th

9

(8)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Mesaafi

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Ran a fine race when third over C&D last July and he turns up here off an 8lb lower mark; poorly drawn when down the field at Lingfield on Good Friday; could bounce back with a big run.

10/1

Form: 610357 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps around the turn of the year, one of them over C&D; not at his best at Ripon last time but returning to this surface should be beneficial; feasible mark still.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Chelmsford (6f) in January; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's been tailed off in last two runs (turf/Tapeta) and needs a major revival.

10/1

13th

7

(8)

31st Jul 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Better on AW than turf and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Ascot run (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); 2lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in January (6f); not discounted.

16/1

12

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Rebel Empire

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times on AW over the winter and now back to the last winning mark; more to prove on turf though and others have greater potential.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 776138 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Finished with a flourish to win a C&D handicap in April; solid run on turf next time but he ran poorly at Ascot last month; getting back on this surface could help but he will need a career-best to score.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: -82888 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

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0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

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0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

Form: 116-62

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced filly who ran her best race so far when a neck second at Bath 13 days ago (5.7f, firm); 2lb higher and she'll need more for the addition of cheekpieces if she is to take this.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(2)

26th Jan 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maid In Chelsea

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

5f winner here as a 3yo whose losing run is up to 14, but she has finished runner-up on the Kempton Polytrack (7f/1m) the last twice; up 1lb but still high on the list with a first-time visor replacing cheekpieces.

4/1

2nd

6

(3)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Maid In Chelsea

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has to prove her stamina for 1m but she arrives on the back of a good second here last week (7f), headed late on and finishing clear of the third; runs off the same mark and commands plenty of respect.

5/2

Form: 2-8118 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has made giant strides for this stable, first past the post on six occasions (disqualified after the first); well held at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and suspicion she'll prove vulnerable once again.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(5)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

4-20 on AW (wins include Polytrack) and she's been running with plenty of credit since December; little wiggle room in this mark but she's likely to give another good account.

11/2

8th

3

(6)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Evans

Normally a consistent type and one who knows how to win but proved disappointing at Southwell last time; each-way claims if back to best.

14/1

9th

1

(1)

7th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Lady Wingalong

9st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Won over 6f here in February but also has wins over 7f; running well at present but is 2lb higher than when winning at Newbury (7f, good to firm) in August and she requires a career-best to win here.

5/1

Form: /76-64 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Kempton (AW)

Count Otto

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Amanda Perrett

One C&D success among a magnificent total of 13 wins; below best at Epsom last week but he showed he retains plenty of ability since absence when a front-running second of eight at Lingfield (6f, AW) in June; can give it a good shot from rail draw back on AW.

7/1

6th

7

(5)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Epsom

Count Otto

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Amanda Perrett

10yo who has won 13 times, including twice over C&D; last success was in 2023 but he's well treated on old form and was a front-running second on AW when last seen in June; dangerous back from a break.

3/1

8

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Count Otto

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

Conditions to suit and he's on a good mark but this veteran has been well beaten in two runs since returning from a long absence and this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

33/1

Form: -62643 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Third to Invincible Speed over C&D 65 days ago and dropped 1lb for his troubles; type to pop up soon but perhaps in a lower grade.
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9th

5

(8)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Retains plenty of ability aged nine and rallied well for neck success over C&D most recently, taking AW record to 11-69; back up the weights but won off this mark in 2022 and 2024; may remain competitive.

13/2

1st

3

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time AW winner who boasts a consistent record over C&D; high enough in the weights but his latest Kempton effort, back from a break, is best overlooked and the return here won't hurt.

8/1

7th

1

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Tyger Bay

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Down in the weights before winning back to back last summer; held form quite well after, going down narrowly in sprint series final last time; Jack Gilligan steered him to success the last time he climbed aboard; sound claims back from short break.

4/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £37.10
Straight Forecast £47.52
Tricast £102.94
Trifecta £135.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mesaafi

The Times:

Maid In Chelsea

TOPSPEED:

Tyger Bay

POSTDATA:

Rebel Empire

D Express:

Count Otto

The Guardian:

Maid In Chelsea

RP RATINGS:

Mesaafi

NEWMARKET:

Mesaafi

Telegraph:

Mesaafi

Daily Mirror:

Mesaafi

The Sun:

Mesaafi

The Star:

Mesaafi

Daily Record:

Mesaafi

Daily Mail:

Tyger Bay