August 04 / 13.53 Lingfield (AW)

13.53

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  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.68
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Definite signs of inexperience but also promise in two starts over 1m, on Wolverhampton AW and at Windsor (also hampered), the latter behind one who was a class apart; a good candidate for improvement and can go well.
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3rd

2

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:20 Leicester

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Struggled since winning a Polytrack maiden for the Crisford team last August and has come more than a stone down the weights for his current yard this season; goes beyond an extended 1m for the first time and is hard to recommend.

25/1

14th

11

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Hachiman

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

AW winner for previous yard; inconsistent for new stable but ran encouragingly at Redcar (1m) in most recent turf attempt; could go well.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 26

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He's shaped better than the bare result over 6f at Salisbury and 7f at Chepstow; this extra furlong should suit but handicaps will be an option after today and that may be where his calling lies.
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3rd

12

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Lord Montague

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Channon

Beat a regular bridesmaid in a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; probably achieved more when third of seven on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 17 days ago (runner-up has won since); each-way claims if handling the likely slow ground.

16/1

3rd

8

(2)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Montague

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Beaten a neck over C&D last month before winning a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago; returns to 1m for his handicap debut and may yet have more to offer.

7/2

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:45 Brighton

Lord Montague

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Has shown promise all three starts, latterly when inclined to pull hard from a wide stall over 1m at Lingfield (AW); will be happier back down in trip on that evidence and is shortlisted for a yard going well of late.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 460

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He ran to a useful level on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in April but a long way short of that in two subsequent runs for Charles Hills; sold for 16,000gns in July; interesting to see how the betting goes on yard debut.
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2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:40 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally when winning over C&D in May off a 1lb lower mark than today's but he was below his best behind Gorgeous Mr George here (1m) four weeks ago; drops back in trip with a bounce back needed.

9/2

7th

5

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Two wins from five starts this year, the latest in a 7f handicap here (good to firm) three weeks ago; a 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.

7/2

1st

8

(7)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Record of 1-12 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he's held his form with three creditable efforts since; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pedigree leans more towards sprint trips than 1m and he found just the one pace when fourth of nine at Doncaster (7f, good; 14-1) in July; however, it was still a fair start and he should come on for it; thereabouts.
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3rd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Seven defeats include four handicaps, the best of which was a close third on good to soft at Yarmouth last September (1m); didn't convince stamina-wise over 1m2f last time and now has a good deal further to travel.

9/2

5th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: S Woods

Low-mileage 4yo has been kept to 1m since handicapping, running well on first occasion but disappointing in two starts this term; chance of a resurgence largely depends on the effects of new trip.

9/1

7th

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: S Woods

Showed some ability last year, as when a close third of seven on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) in September; gelded and underwent wind surgery prior to not justifying market support on last month's Southwell reappearance (1m, Tapeta); interesting to see if his backers return.

6/1

5th
10 (5)
Ablon

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros yearling; first foal; by Le Havre out of runner-up over 1m3f-1m5f in France, sister to winners Know Thyself (Group-placed 1m 2yo/1m4f), Sanosuke (1m4f Flat/3m hurdle) and Aurum Sky (German 9.7f/1m3f); worth a market check but middle distances look her destination on pedigree.
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6th

1

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Ablon

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Richard Hannon

Made virtually all to get off the mark in a Kempton novice (7f) in February; made an encouraging handicap debut when beaten less than 2l at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; she should not be far away if that runs brings her on.

13/8

5th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Ablon

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Lightly raced filly; runner-up at Kempton (1m) in February before making all in a 7f novice back there two weeks later; bred to stay this longer trip well and her best days could still be ahead of her.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelding by Shaman; half-brother to multiple winner War Chant (7f-1m2f, two on AW; RPR 86) and Night Hero (Italian 1m2f); dam placed 5f AW/6f turf (54), half-sister to winners including Fashionesque (6f) and Zarrar (1m3f/1m4f; AW); looks unlikely on debut.
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4th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

18:12 Fontwell

Dodging The Bullet

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; also a maiden on the Flat, though was runner-up in a 1m3f AW handicap on final run in March; others are preferred.

40/1

2nd

3

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden who has raced mainly over 1m; ran respectably from the front at Kempton most recently; doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to a middle distance.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard J Bandey

Nine-race maiden including three runs over hurdles; showed some early promise on the Flat but he's not progressed and has finished down the field in three handicaps at Lingfield (1m2f/1m) this year; down the list.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest in bumpers and she was 100-1 for her Flat debut on Chelmsford AW (1m) in May, finishing a long way back; not of interest just yet.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Tinkerbell

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Hughie Morrison

From family of bumper winners; showed little in that sphere but clearly has ability, as shown when running well for a long way in C&D maiden (250-1) last month; never sighted over 7f since but it's time to take more interest in her now she's back at 1m on handicap debut; blinkers return.

16/1

6

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:07 Kempton (AW)

Miss Tinkerbell

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Made the frame in one of her bumper attempts and latest Flat effort was quite encouraging; however, form suggests she'll find better opportunities in handicaps soon.

33/1

7th

1

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Tinkerbell

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Hughie Morrison

Modest in bumpers and she was 100-1 for her Flat debut on Chelmsford AW (1m) in May, finishing a long way back; not of interest just yet.

100/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Due to make debut last summer but she didn't appear until made favourite for 7f Wolverhampton AW maiden in March when shaping quite nicely in third of nine, lacking the pace to trouble the principals; this trip can suit; one of several to consider.
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8th

11

(4)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Niyla Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Due to make debut last summer but she didn't appear until made favourite for 7f Wolverhampton AW maiden in March when shaping quite nicely in third of nine, lacking the pace to trouble the principals; this trip can suit; one of several to consider.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Niyla Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

42,000gns yearling; half-sister to a fair 1m2f winner in France (turf and AW); dam a Listed-placed 1m winner (100); Oisin Murphy has been booked for a newcomer who would need considering if the betting vibes are strong.

4/1

Form: 59

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-connected filly who has failed to beat a rival in two turf starts at 6f and 1m; first-time blinkers replace a hood; can only watch.
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13

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Questa Notte

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made an encouraging start in handicaps when a close fifth at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month, but she was always in rear on her return visit (7f) nine days later; still unexposed but she has something to prove again after that last run.

20/1

8th

9

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Questa Notte

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not beaten far into fifth in a 6f handicap here last week, just found wanting for pace in the home straight; 7f could suit and she's open to improvement after just four starts.

8/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Questa Notte

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Tailed off on turf on her first two starts (6f and 1m; good to firm); fared a bit better under a positive ride here last month (1m; blinkered first time) but still beaten 11l having weakened in the home straight; drops back to 6f for her handicap debut; market support should be noted.

12/1

33/1

Form: 85

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and has run green in two starts for different trainers, over 1m at Newmarket and Windsor; has improvement in him but needs this for further experience and a handicap mark.
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4th

5

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

19:13 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Gained a first success at Southwell (1m3f) in November and has added two more AW victories since, including over 1m3f here; not disgraced with fifth of 15 at Newbury (1m4f) last time and well in the mix if his stamina holds out on his first run beyond 1m4f.

10/1

5th

7

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ross Burdon

AW record since November reads 12112 and he was beaten a nose at Kempton 11 days ago; however, his record on turf is 85000, including a tailed-off run at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last month, so there are loud warning bells today.

5/1

2nd

8

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Record on the AW since November reads 1211 including when defying a wide draw over C&D in February; blew out completely at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month, but given his record on turf (85000) perhaps that performance isn't so hard to forgive; interesting back here.

5/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns foal; fourth foal; gelding by Sea The Stars; half-brother to winners Kyeema (Listed-placed 7f including 2yo/Australia; RPR 103) and Indemnify (1m; 96); dam 1m AW winner (83), half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Phoenix Of Spain; bred to be useful but this might be needed.
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5th

10

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Karismatique

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

0-7 but third in both visits here, the latest over 1m4f last month (winner has gone in again since); looked as though he would get further there and worth a second look.

8/1

3rd

11

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Karismatique

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Denied a clear run when keeping on for third here (1m3f) last month on second handicap start; failed to match that when fifth at Kempton (1m4f) ten days later but the return to Southwell could boost his claims.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; third foal; by Sea The Stars out of 7f/1m winner (including German Listed; RPR 106), half-sister to US 1m Grade 2 winner Passified and useful 6f/7f winner Zomerlust; interesting newcomer for yard that does well on AW, including in maidens.
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6th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Ffos Las

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Maiden who turned in a solid handicap debut in the spring before being drawn wide down to 7f at York; touch disappointing last time but this is less competitive back up in trip.

5/1

6th

3

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Lightly raced maiden who finished second at Kempton (7f, AW) and Nottingham (8.3f, good; handicap debut) on his first two runs this year; midfield finish at York three weeks ago; respected back down in class.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.70
Straight Forecast £58.94
Trifecta £120.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Niyla Breeze

D Express:

Pulsar Star

POSTDATA:

Hachiman

The Times:

Lord Montague

Telegraph:

Sea Suite

The Star:

Pulsar Star

Daily Mail:

Hachiman

The Guardian:

Niyla Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Niyla Breeze

The Sun:

Niyla Breeze

Daily Record:

Niyla Breeze