October 14 / 15.00 Lingfield (AW)

15.00

Standard

Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Is Back Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Arc All-Weather £1Million Bonus Is Back Nursery Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0051

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed marked improvement on her handicap/AW debut when winning 6f nursery at Southwell (second won maiden next time); now 9lb higher and up in trip but a contender.
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8th

5

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Sandown

Kilkenny Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Won his first two nurseries on the AW (6f/7f) last autumn, but the handicapper has been in charge since; still 6lb above her last winning mark and has a bit to prove back on turf with cheekpieces fitted.

14/1

6th

4

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kilkenny Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Well treated when entering nursery company last autumn, twice winning easily (6f-7f); tougher going off her revised mark this spring but her latest effort, and the dam's side of her pedigree, gives hope this longer trip will be within range.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Kilkenny Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

Ended 2025 with nursery wins at Southwell (6f) and Lingfield (7f); shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when seventh at Kempton (7f) last month and can get back on track here.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 20304

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in two 6f novices and creditable fourth of nine in 7f Chelmsford nursery on handicap debut; each-way chance.
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1st

16

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:48 Redcar

Uncertainty

9st 2lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Simon Whitaker

15-race maiden; twice beaten around 3l off higher marks this term and she's dropped to a career low; part of a three-pronged attack from Simon Whitaker.

28/1

7th

8

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ripon

Uncertainty

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Simon Whitaker

14-race maiden; twice beaten about 3l this season, including at Pontefract (6f, good) on latest start, but there are more likely winners.

25/1

5th

8

(4)

17th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Pontefract

Uncertainty

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Simon Whitaker

13-race maiden who has struggled this season and was beaten 19l off this mark at Redcar (7f, good) last week.

33/1

3rd
11 (10)
Torbados

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: U270

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second in a 6f novice at Windsor last month; disappointing on both runs since, last time when upped to 7f for first time; others more convincing.
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3rd

3

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Torbados

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Maiden who has found it a grind in 7f and 1m handicaps this year but he has dropped in the weights and the return to 6f on Southwell AW recently opened a door, as he kept on well into second of 12; competitive again.

4/1

2nd

5

(12)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Torbados

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

No win from 12 starts but he has been in the first three on a trio of occasions, most recently when a 4l second of ten at Windsor (1m, good to firm) two starts ago; has shown promise on the AW and could go well from the front if handling this drop back in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

18:48 Windsor

Torbados

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charles Hills

Remains winless but he got right back on track with second of ten over C&D two weeks ago; needs to build on that effort if he's to gain a first success at the 12th attempt.

5/2

Form: 92304

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in four 6f maiden races, including on the AW, but her worst run was over 7f at Yarmouth when she pulled too hard; a hood is now tried on handicap debut back over 7f.
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3rd

7

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Startled Lady

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Knight

Off the mark at the 11th attempt when winning over this C&D in July (good to firm); disappointed at Doncaster next time but she was a close-up third to Remi Mae at Kempton (6f, AW) two weeks ago; claims if handling the ground (unraced on slower than good).

11/2

3rd

6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Startled Lady

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: William Knight

Made the breakthrough at the 11th attempt when landing a Yarmouth handicap (6f, good to firm) in July; flopped at Doncaster last month, but she remains feasibly treated on her penultimate form and this return to Polytrack is no problem; dangerous if she can bounce back.

8/1

Form: 622336

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Placed four times in maiden/novice company from 7f to 1m (including on the AW) but rather disappointing when sixth of eight on handicap debut at Yarmouth last month (7f, good to soft); blinkers now tried.
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10th

12

(13)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Parole Officer

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

0-13 but he's on a reduced mark and came from rear to finish a respectable fifth in a C&D handicap (13-2) last time; that was only his third attempt at this trip and has possibilities if he can build on that.

8/1

5th

5

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

14:15 Newcastle (AW)

Parole Officer

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ewan Whillans

Fair and consistent 7f/1m maiden at two for Sean Woods; yet to show that form for his current stable, though better signs with sixth of 12 in 1m2f Ayr handicap 23 days ago; needs to build on it.

20/1

6th

12

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Parole Officer

8st 12lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Ewan Whillans

11-race maiden who has finished well down the field on all three appearances this season, most recently when 100-1 over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) last month.

40/1

9/1

Form: 7516 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best run when winning a 7f Chelmsford maiden (AW) in August; pulled too hard when last of six over 1m on handicap debut last time; interesting back at 7f.
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3rd

2

(6)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:00 Nottingham

Marwaan

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in August on third start; finishing sixth of 14 at Lingfield (7f, AW) recently on his second nursery start and shaped as though he may benefit from this return to 6f; not ruled out each-way.

12/1

6th

1

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Marwaan

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Best run when winning a 7f Chelmsford maiden (AW) in August; pulled too hard when last of six over 1m on handicap debut last time; interesting back at 7f.

9/1

6th

3

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Marwaan

9st 8lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Better with each of his three starts, as he's gone up in distance, culminating in a Chelmsford win a month ago; stamina not assured on the dam's side, upped another furlong and on to Tapeta, but he could well have more to offer if seeing it out.

3/1

Form: 878

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form over 6f; needs to improve for step up to 7f on handicap debut.
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6th

11

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:27 Brighton

Superstorm

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Not quite the same horse on Kempton AW last time as he had been over C&D in August, firstly when depriving Pennine Way (good to firm) before finishing a close second next time, but should have a part to play back here.

11/2

4th

8

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Superstorm

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Record of 1-14, but his win was at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month and he went close on his return visit last week; looks interesting off same mark here and his last AW run was a good second over C&D in April.

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Superstorm

9st 1lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

Appreciated the step back up from 6f when finally off the mark over C&D earlier this month; showed the right attitude that day for Mikkel Mortensen and it will only have boosted confidence; one to consider upped a fair 2lb.

4/1

OUR TIP

9/1

Form: 633

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise on last two starts when third in a Bath maiden (5.5f, soft) and a 6f Wolverhampton novice; interesting up in trip on handicap debut.
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2nd

8

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Kempton (AW)

From The Hip

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

C&D winner who was inclined to hang right from stall 11 here when last seen, back from a summer break; now has to prove this mark within range.

16/1

8th

12

(11)

26th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:21 Kempton (AW)

From The Hip

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Won three of his last four starts but is drawn widest for this move into Class 4 company; back from a short break.

10/1

1st

8

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:04 Windsor

From The Hip

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Well positioned when winning final two juvenile starts at 6f on Polytrack; entitled to need the run on his recent comeback at Haydock (6f, soft) and open to some improvement regardless of what the weather does.

10/1

12/1

Form: 340517

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton on second nursery start (6f, standard to slow) but rather disappointing in her other two handicaps, the first when tried at 7f; bit to prove.
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4th

4

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

String of consistent efforts since her AW win last summer, including from a wide stall back on turf six weeks ago; no obvious reason she won't give her running again in a race in which a few have something to prove.

9/2

4th

4

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Corniche Girl

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

One win from 16 starts, over 6f on Kempton AW last August; in the frame on sand six times since but she hardly shifts in the weights; probably handles turf but needs a bit more for the return to this surface if she's to get her head in front again.

9/1

4th

5

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Corniche Girl

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Her only win from 15 attempts came over this C&D and that was her sole appearance at Kempton; not beaten far off this mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) 16 days ago; each-way shout once more.

11/2

10/1

Form: 2327 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed in two maidens and a novice over 5.5f/6f (second over 6f here); pulled too hard when disappointing on her nursery debut at Leicester (6f, good to soft); could go well but the longer trip is a concern.
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13th

18

(11)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:39 Leicester

Spacewoman

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

6f winner (good to firm) in June, when 1lb lower; each-way player based on her better efforts but needs to shrug off her latest performance.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Spacewoman

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Sole win from 11 starts came at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in June; three solid efforts since, including over 7f at Epsom last month, and is respected returned to this shorter trip.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Spacewoman

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Henry Candy

Gained her breakthrough when dropped to 6f (from 8.3f) at Newmarket (good to firm) in June and ran at least as well when running-on third at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month; slightly disappointing on latest outing but still considered on this move back up to 7f.

5/1

16/1

Form: 238

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best run when second at Brighton on debut (6f, good); rather disappointing since, last time finishing 7l eighth of nine in a C&D maiden on AW debut; blinkers now tried, but plenty to prove on handicap debut.
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3rd

5

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Must Be Ten

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jamie Osborne

Recorded his best effort since his debut when coming off a hold-up ride to score at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) latest; a 4lb rise and step up in grade will make this tougher but he's not ruled out.

13/2

5th

13

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Must Be Ten

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Debut second at Brighton was promising but he hasn't progressed since, including when 11th of 14 on his nursery debut two weeks ago (7f, AW; blinkered first time); dropped 4lb but others look more persuasive.

50/1

5th

13

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Must Be Ten

9st 0lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Debut second at Brighton was promising but he hasn't progressed since, including when 11th of 14 on his nursery debut two weeks ago (7f, AW; blinkered first time); dropped 4lb but others look more persuasive.

50/1

Form: 546

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has shown promise in maiden/novice company at up to 7f; quite interesting with cheekpieces tried back over 7f on handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(12)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:38 Kempton (AW)

Sashay Away

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Her first two runs were quite encouraging and she has been burdened with wide draws at Chelmsford and Lingfield since; the draw gods haven't been kind here either, with 12 of 12 enough reason to look elsewhere.

25/1

12th

14

(13)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sashay Away

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: David Loughnane

Has shown promise in maiden/novice company at up to 7f; quite interesting with cheekpieces tried back over 7f on handicap debut.

16/1

6th

9

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Sashay Away

9st 2lb

J: John Fahy

T: David Loughnane

Ran into some trouble when a promising fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) in July and she caught the eye again with her late headway at Musselburgh (fourth of ten) last month; should have more to offer but she has quite a bit to find back on AW and not sure this drop in trip will suit; yard also runs Preston Road.

9/1

Form: 9167

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Yarmouth fillies' maiden in June (good); rather disappointing in two nurseries since, last time on first run over 7f; has a bit to prove now.
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11th

13

(11)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

17:15 Yarmouth

Khuskhas

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Signed off for James Ferguson with win at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in June and has made the frame on both starts for new stable; settled better than is often the case when second in first-time hood back at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last month; one to consider.

8/1

2nd

6

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Khuskhas

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Returned to form with C&D (good to firm) win for James Ferguson in June and was respectable fourth at Windsor (1m, good to firm) on last month's first run for Tom Clover; tends to face a bit too freely so it will be interesting to see whether switch from blinkers to a first-time hood pay dividends.

5/1

4th

6

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

20:00 Windsor

Khuskhas

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Signed off for James Ferguson with an improved effort to land 1m Newmarket handicap last month; up 3lb but a player once more now starting out for yard well among the winners.

5/2

Form: 035

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Third in a 6f maiden fillies' event here last month and met trouble in running when fifth in a Wolverhampton novice last time; quite interesting back up to 7f on handicap debut.
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8

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:15 Yarmouth

Iconic Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Hughie Morrison

Hadn't had many chances at 6f when winning well at Lingfield (AW; first-time cheekpieces) but never threatened off this 6lb higher mark at Kempton; still of interest here with Toby Moore taking off 5lb.

7/2

3rd

10

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Iconic Dawn

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

Off the mark at the ninth attempt when winning in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (6f, AW) 11 days ago; unexposed over 6f and has to be considered off this 6lb higher mark.

7/2

1st

8

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Iconic Dawn

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Hughie Morrison

The pick of her eight runs came over C&D last September; she hasn't run badly in 7.4f handicaps at Ffos Las on her last two starts (blinkered) and dropping back in trip can help; interesting in a change of headgear.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £19.60
Straight Forecast £14.73
Tricast £93.79
Trifecta £96.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kilkenny Warrior

POSTDATA:

Parole Officer

D Express:

Iconic Dawn

RP RATINGS:

From The Hip

The Sun:

Corniche Girl

LAMBOURN:

Kilkenny Warrior

Telegraph:

Kilkenny Warrior

The Guardian:

Kilkenny Warrior

Daily Mail:

Kilkenny Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Kilkenny Warrior

The Star:

Kilkenny Warrior

Daily Record:

Kilkenny Warrior

NEWMARKET:

Parole Officer

The Times:

Parole Officer