September 08 / 17.29 Lingfield (AW)

17.29

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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 428584 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner but his last success was 14 months ago; on dangerous mark but he's finished down the field in last four starts and has not run on AW since 2022; down the list.
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7th

7

(5)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

My Ambition

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Placed on his first two runs this year but last two runs not so good; three of his four turf wins have been at Bath, and may be best to wait until he returns to that venue.

10/1

4th

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

My Ambition

9st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Started the campaign with solid 1m efforts at Lingfield (AW) and Bath (firm); disappointed back at Bath last time but no surprise to see him bounce back in this uncompetitive event.

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 944723

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in October 2023 but he finished runner-up over C&D last month and ran to a similar level with his strong-finishing third over 7f here (classified event) last Saturday; that was eyecatching after a slow start and he's a big player back up in trip.
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7th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Five wins since December, three of them at this track (including over 1m); 3lb wrong under his penalty but he's never been in better form.

6/1

1st

8

(6)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Four wins, including C&D, this winter and latest Chelmsford run probably not the one to judge him on; that said, he wouldn't look to have much wiggle room off his current mark.

8/1

6th

7

(2)

7th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Jet

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won four times during the winter (7f-1m) and has gone up more than a stone in the weights, having been nudged up another 2lb for last weekend's Lingfield second; won't mind going back up in trip, though, and has a decent chance of adding to his tally.

5/2

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 355626

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hard to predict and has record of 1-18, but she didn't get much luck when second at Kempton (1m, AW) on her penultimate run; has claims if she can recapture that form and her win came off 1lb higher on AW.
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16th

1

(14)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Prefer The Sister

9st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Another seemingly exposed sort to be galvanised by a move to James Owen, winning fast-ground handicaps here (7f), Yarmouth (1m) and Newmarket (7f); beaten favourite at Chepstow last time when running off a 9lb lower mark than today's; drops back to 6f with her hood discarded.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Prefer The Sister

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been flying since joining this yard (231211), her last two wins coming in this headgear combination with Mason Paetel aboard; races off a 5lb lower mark than when landing a Newmarket apprentice handicap (7f, good to firm) a week ago (9lb well in) and should take all the beating.

4/7

1st

1

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Prefer The Sister

9st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has been revitalised since joining this yard with form figures of 23121; latest win came in this headgear combination at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last Wednesday; drop back to 7f is no problem and she's a leading candidate under the penalty.

6/4

Form: 0600-4

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in all six starts but his fourth of 14 at Southwell (1m, AW) last month was an encouraging effort after a lengthy absence; bred to do better at some stage and could get involved if he can build on that last run; stablemate of Royal Jet.
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4th

9

(7)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Homme De Fer

8st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins have been over 7f on AW; looks in need of a drop in the weights and a drop back in trip on AW.

8/1

5th

9

(5)

14th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner when 7lb lower last December; reasonably consistent in five starts since scoring at Lingfield; tongue-tie now tried; each-way player but looks in need of a favour from the handicapper before winning again.

6/1

5th

9

(8)

8th May 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Homme De Fer

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Both wins in December including one over this trip; third in all four starts since his latest success and the return to 7f looks to be in his favour; solid contender.

5/1

Form: 529739 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.
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8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel Steele

Dead-heated over 1m here last year off this mark but a rollercoaster ride for his backers in the meantime; another fair effort when 2l away on the AW three weeks ago but he's never the percentage call.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Werenotreallyhere

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel Steele

Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

6

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Daniel Steele

Lost second to Headshot in closing stages of 1m2f classified race won by Celebrating Ethel here (good) last month but that was still a good effort and today's shorter trip probably suits him better; now only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over C&D in May and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

Form: 082835

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-25 but he's well treated on his best form last year and wasn't beaten far from a tough draw at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last Saturday; ties in with Gundogan on that form and he could go well back up in trip.
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7th

4

(1)

11th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Jackson Street

9st 6lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Has a modest 2-39 strike-rate, but his latest win came over C&D in December and he is back off the same mark; worth a second look.

6/1

3rd

4

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Has modest 2-39 strike-rate, with both wins gained on AW, and tends to race too freely but the form of his never-dangerous fourth at Brighton (7f, good to firm) at end of June has worked out well; worth a second look.

10/1

4/1

Form: 732774

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 19 starts but he went close at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in June and didn't get the best of runs when 2l fourth there last Saturday; this new trip looks worth exploring and he's not ruled out off dangerous mark; blinkers removed.
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3rd

3

(9)

21st Apr 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gundogan

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate (1-30); beaten a neck over 6f at Southwell (Class 6) in February but less productive in three subsequent appearances (6f-7f), although with mitigating circumstances (saddle slipped) latest.

11/2

5th

5

(10)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Gundogan

9st 8lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since August 2024 but he comes here in decent nick, fifth of nine in 7f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; place prospects off an easing mark.

8/1

5th

1

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Gundogan

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Effective at 6f and 7f but his sole win was in a Carlisle novice in August 2024; went close off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) last month but was never involved when a remote fourth there last time; that was behind a handicap blot but he needs to step up again after that.

7/2

10/1

Form: 962540 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, split between turf and AW; last success was off 2lb higher at Salisbury (1m) last August but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and needs a major revival; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.
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8th

4

(4)

8th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Roscioli

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Four-time winner, split between turf and AW; last success was off 2lb higher at Salisbury (1m) last August but he's been out of sorts in last three runs and needs a major revival; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor.

10/1

11

(6)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:52 Brighton

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Brett Johnson

Ran well at Bath in June but has lacked consistency this year; 7yo who's far from guaranteed to take advantage of being 2lb below last winning mark.

14/1

4th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Roscioli

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Brett Johnson

Recent form a bit patchy, but his second of 11 at Bath (1m, good; first-time visor) on his penultimate start took his record off today's mark to 313212; does most of his racing over shorter these days, but shouldn't have a problem with this trip.

4/1

Non-runners

Sir Patchy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.40
Straight Forecast £24.70
Tricast £76.53
Trifecta £58.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Royal Jet

NEWMARKET:

Gundogan

The Guardian:

Jackson Street

Telegraph:

Prefer The Sister

The Star:

Homme De Fer

The Sun:

My Ambition

The Times:

Gundogan

Daily Mirror:

Gundogan

Daily Mail:

Jackson Street

RP RATINGS:

Royal Jet

POSTDATA:

Royal Jet

D Express:

Royal Jet

Daily Record:

Royal Jet