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CB Protection Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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CB Protection Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 1-6566 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m on the AW last October but appears to have badly lost his way; opposable.
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8th

3

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running 1m Kempton wins in 2024; belatedly returned to form when narrowly denied there (7f) in December but didn't come close to backing that up over 1m last week; blinkers are refitted now.

11/1

11th

1

(9)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

Two front-running C&D wins in 2024; little to enthuse over last year until a prominent market position correctly predicted a return to form when beaten a head over 7f here last month; up 3lb but still below his winning marks and looks a leading contender despite possible pace pressure.

5/2

1

(11)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Classic Speed

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Brian Toomey

Won over 1m on the AW last October but appears to have badly lost his way; opposable.

14/1

Form: 534148 CD BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Comfortably held in two handicaps since beating just three rivals in a 1m novice here; has left Joe Tickle since.
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9th

1

(12)

26th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Gladiadora

10st 0lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Won here in March and repeated the feat nine days ago, latterly C&D under Liam Wright; that's an unbeaten record at this track and, with mostly creditable runs elsewhere in between, she looks set for another leading role despite a much wider draw.

4/1

1st

8

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Gladiadora

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

The last of her three wins came here over 7f in March; some notable runs since then (including 1m) and respected for all that her latest at Wolverhampton wasn't one of those.

10/1

6th

2

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Gladiadora

9st 13lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

Runner-up at Kempton (1m; 11-4 favourite) on penultimate start, and didn't get the breaks at Windsor (1m) subsequently; has a few foibles - unseated rider in the paddock at Newmarket - but she's still a possible from 2lb above last winning mark.

5/1

Form: 876-32

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Placed in both Flat runs on the AW for this yard but has been off since February and remains a maiden.
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3rd

1

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ffos Las

Whiteley Way

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Gary Brown

Came from off the pace to score at Lingfield (7.6f, good) in May, opening her account at the 22nd attempt; not seen since but will be suited by the forecast slow ground here and Oisin Murphy is booked; good chance.

11/4

1st

9

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Whiteley Way

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

0-21 (Flat/hurdles) but went close over 1m after missing the break at Kempton in March; didn't get home having failed to settle over 1m2f at Bath (firm) 20 days ago but should be happier over this shorter trip; tongue-tie returns and she won't mind any rain (runner-up in both starts on ground slower than good to soft)

9/1

4th

5

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Whiteley Way

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Gary Brown

0-20 (Flat/hurdles) but she caught the eye after a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and was narrowly beaten after completely missing the break at Kempton (1m, AW) 35 days ago; strong claims over this longer trip if exiting the stalls on terms.

6/1

Form: 632401 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Reportedly appreciated returning to the AW when winning at Chelmsford four days ago for which he is penalised; only 1-17 on grass but has been placed a few times and clearly in good order.
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6th

8

(10)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Kessaar Power

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Out of form on AW when last seen in January/February but ought to cope well if the ground remains soft and is well drawn to seize the favoured nearside rail; worth a second look.

9/1

Form: 134633 C BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has fared reasonably well since blinkers were fitted and again competitive at Brighton (7f) recently; has form over 1m but it's been a long time since he ran over this far.
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2nd

10

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

Blue Collar Lad

8st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel Steele

Not won this year but he has run the odd good race, including when a close third at Southwell (1m, AW) on Saturday; wouldn't be sure to back it up.

8/1

4th

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 12lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel Steele

1m course winner in 2022; second of nine over this C&D on his reappearance in March but he was disappointing at Brighton (1m) when last seen three months ago; could go well dropped back in trip on his return.

28/1

10th

13

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Blue Collar Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Daniel Steele

Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina.

16/1

Form: 89-052

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Started handicaps on an unrealistic mark but was second at Brighton (1m, good to soft) last time off this reduced figure; could go well.
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2nd

9

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Celtic John

9st 0lb

J: Finlay Bassett

T: Pat Phelan

Off the mark in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January but he's been disappointing since including on turf and AW this summer; record is now 1-20 and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Celtic John

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Sole success came in a classified at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; hasn't matched that form since and needs to do better; on career-low mark.

8/1

Form: 435938 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Bang there over C&D two runs back but only eighth on return visit and has become hard to predict.
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6th

7

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Fact Or Fable

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); disappointing effort on his final start last year and he was held in sixth here on his reappearance 12 days ago; may come on for that.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Eight-time turf winner including three over C&D (good to firm/firm); well handicapped on his best form in 2025 but he's not easy to predict and he ended last season on a low note; market should guide after 169 days off.

16/1

8th

13

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:25 Bath

Fact Or Fable

8st 6lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Close up behind James Park Woods here three starts back but comfortably held on two subsequent visits, latterly in Lovely Jubly's race.

20/1

16/1

Form: 520-85 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Did well over hurdles last year and also won on the Flat but will have to step up on this season's two runs.
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2nd

8

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner; runner-up on two of his three chasing attempts this spring but was no match for the winner at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last time and others in this line-up have more compelling form.

7/1

2nd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that.

16/1

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Daany

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 488800

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Finished a bit closer at Lingfield (7f classified) but was still only tenth; hard to warm to.
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5th

7

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Lovely Jubly

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Ready winner at 66-1 last October (1m, Bath) and 40-1 this July (made all over C&D when returning from a much longer break); backed up latest success with decent third (also C&D), though she did hang right; in the mix.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Lovely Jubly

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Attwater

Has a patchy profile but she's won two of her last four starts including a dominant display on her C&D reappearance (made all; 40-1) in July; up 5lb but that was a personal best last time and she's a big player if she can back that up.

9/4

1st

10

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Lovely Jubly

8st 8lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

66-1 breakthrough winner at Bath (1m) last October but well below that form both subsequent runs, only eighth here (7f) in December; others appeal more.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £1074.90
Straight Forecast £721.69
Tricast £2175.54
Trifecta £3259.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gladiadora

SPOTLIGHT:

Kessaar Power

Telegraph:

Blue Collar Lad

Daily Record:

Celtic John

The Sun:

Triggered

The Times:

Gladiadora

The Guardian:

Gladiadora

D Express:

Gladiadora

RP RATINGS:

Kessaar Power

NEWMARKET:

Kessaar Power

The Star:

Kessaar Power

Daily Mail:

Blue Collar Lad

Daily Mirror:

Blue Collar Lad