July 22 / 14.45 Lingfield

14.45

Good

BetWright Bangers N’Cash Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 1m 3f 133y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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BetWright Bangers N’Cash Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 7

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ready won a bumper on debut last autumn (good to soft) and was not beaten far in Listed Cheltenham bumper (soft) in January; made low-key Flat debut when midfield at Kempton (1m3f, AW) a fortnight ago but that was a good race and the forecast rain gives him each-way claims at least here.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Gnomon

10st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Toby Lawes

Fairly useful Flat racer; runner-up on first three hurdle starts (all 2m) before cruising clear in four-runner Ascot maiden (2m3f, good) last month; could easily have more improvement to come in handicap hurdles; interesting.

7/2

1st

2

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Gnomon

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Bumper winner who then won two Flat handicaps for Ralph Beckett; he's getting there over hurdles judged on his near miss at Taunton (2m, good) and this longer trip could trigger the improvement he'll need to trouble West Hill Verde.

9/4

2nd

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Gnomon

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Bumper winner who then won two handicaps on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, the latest at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in October; runner-up on both starts over hurdles, last time finishing 10l second at Kempton (2m, good; third has won since); contender.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 91 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt; did not get competitive when second-favourite for last month's debut but took big step forward when keeping on well for narrow win at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm; front pair clear) 18 days ago; likely to encounter slower ground here but looks very much the one to beat.
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1st

10

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Dual novice winner who was second (no match for the winner) in a C&D Racing League handicap before not appearing to stay 1m6f at Haydock (Class 2); remains of interest.

4/1

4

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Gran Descans

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July on second start and followed up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); no match for Circus Of Rome on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) recently but did well to beat the remainder and is 9lb better off with the winner this afternoon; could be suited by the step up to 1m6f and he's one to consider.

11/2

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made debut in June and won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on second start before following up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); this well-bred Frankel colt has potential off his opening mark; player on AW debut.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise in her three bumpers this year and faces a very tough assignment on this Flat debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Potters Marmite

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Well beaten at big prices in three bumpers and same outcome in four Flat runs (1m2f/11.6f) since June; failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Yarmouth 18 days ago and she needs a transformation on this step up to 1m6f; cheekpieces added.

33/1

5th

1

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Potters Marmite

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Matt Crawley

Well beaten at big prices in three bumpers and same outcome in four Flat runs (1m2f/11.6f) since June; failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Yarmouth 18 days ago and she needs a transformation on this step up to 1m6f; cheekpieces added.

33/1

7th

3

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Yarmouth

Potters Marmite

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Matt Crawley

Well beaten at big prices in three bumpers and the same outcome in three Flat runs (1m2f/11.6f) this summer; now goes handicapping after a break but she needs a transformation back up in trip.

16/1

Form: 4-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made the frame on his first two outings but was well held when third on seasonal debut at Ffos Las (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago and needs improvement over this longer trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Captain Robert

9st 12lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't look an easy ride at Yarmouth (1m6f, soft) in June but still managed to win readily; has winning form on Polytrack and is likely to make his presence felt despite a 5lb rise.

11/4

1st

1

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

16:18 Yarmouth

Captain Robert

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: James Fanshawe

Sole win from 14 starts came on the AW at Chelmsford (1m6f) in December but he's posted some good efforts since, including on turf at Catterick (2m, good to firm) 11 days ago; each-way chance.

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:35 Catterick

Captain Robert

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Has been running creditably on the AW this year (in the frame on last three starts, all over 2m at Southwell); could go well, but below best three previous runs on turf.

9/4

Form: 72

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left inauspicious debut a long way behind when 50-1 second at Windsor (11.4f, good) in May, having been allowed to set a steady pace; needs to improve again here but might collect another minor prize.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

Port George

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

50-1 second in a Windsor maiden (11.4f, good) last May but he was tailed off in his final two runs (novice/handicap) last season; still unexposed but he's untried at this trip; non-runner when due to make his reappearance at Newbury (8.15) on Thursday.

16/1

6th

4

(6)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Port George

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Runner-up in 11.5f Windsor maiden in May but he came in last of nine in 11.5f Lingfield novice last month; lots more is needed now he steps into handicap company.

12/1

100/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 279 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled (albeit on heavy ground) when 100-1 for debut at Nottingham (8.3f) in October; changed hands for 1,000gns and was gelded the following month; can only be watched on seasonal/stable debut.
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3rd

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:24 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Empire

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Completed a hat-trick of wins at around 2m when winning at Lingfield (good) in June off a 7lb lower mark than today's, but he was disappointing at York 42 days ago; drops in grade needing to bounce back.

6/1

9th

6

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

18:05 York

Rogue Empire

9st 3lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Won at Lingfield (2m, good) in May on his second start of the season and has also scored with something to spare on both outings since (2m, AW/good); in a much deeper contest today but he's clearly on the up; player.

100/30

Form: 58

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed significant promise, amidst his inexperience, when 66-1 fifth of 12 at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) last month; behind Gnomon when never-dangerous 50-1 shot at Kempton (1m3f, AW) a fortnight ago but sports first-time cheekpieces here and it will be interesting to see whether he's stronger in the betting this time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

The Bellhop

10st 13lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Juvenile hurdler whose consistent form features two wins over 2m1f at Fontwell; ran creditably in 4yo handicaps at Sandown and Ascot the last twice; gives the impression he's ready for a crack at this new trip; likely player, taking on elders who are largely exposed.

11/2

4th

6

29th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:05 Ascot

The Bellhop

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

2-4 over hurdles, the wins coming on good and heavy ground at Fontwell; dropped 1lb for finishing a 3l third on handicap debut at Sandown (soft) and there was enough in that run to believe he's handicapped to win again.

10/1

3rd

4

7th Mar 2026

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

13:15 Sandown

The Bellhop

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won on hurdle debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) in October before Listed fourth at Wetherby; back on the scoresheet at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) in December albeit looked booked for second prior to Turenne's final-flight fall; improvement is necessary now tackling a handicap but can't be ruled out.

7/1

Form: 56-

Last run: 311 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on both 2yo starts for Iain Jardine (8.3f/7f); hiked up in trip for seasonal/stable debut (same owner); cannot be recommended.
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3rd

6

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Chloes Courage

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Just 1-20, her sole success coming at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last December; beaten in a classified on Tuesday and needs to get back on track.

7/1

4th

1

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Chloes Courage

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

One win in 19 starts came in a handicap at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack; first-time blinkers) in December and only went down narrowly over this C&D later in month; not at her best in her last two starts, but this drop in grade gives her a chance.

5/1

5th

5

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:54 Musselburgh

Chloes Courage

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

Yet to win on turf, but was a creditable third to an in-form rival at Newmarket when back from a break last month (7f, good to firm); didn't fare as well over 1m at Yarmouth last week (good to firm).

5/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gran Descans

NEWMARKET:

Captain Robert

The Star:

Gnomon

RP RATINGS:

Gran Descans

POSTDATA:

Gran Descans

The Times:

Gran Descans

Telegraph:

Gran Descans

The Guardian:

Gran Descans

Daily Mail:

Gran Descans

D Express:

Gran Descans

Daily Mirror:

Gran Descans

The Sun:

Gran Descans

Daily Record:

Gran Descans