January 14 / 15.40 Lingfield (AW)

15.40

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8835-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Perhaps needed the run, his first for 156 days, when weakening into fifth on last month's handicap debut at Southwell; still early days.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Maximising

9st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Two near-misses on AW prior to winning at Windsor (1m, soft) in August; another big run when close third off this mark at Hamilton (1m, heavy) last month and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer.

5/2

3rd

4

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

16:00 Hamilton

Maximising

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Close second in last two AW attempts, then went one better at Windsor (1m, soft) returned to turf in latest start; particularly unexposed in this sphere and is one for the shortlist.

7/2

1st

1

(1)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Maximising

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

AW winner at 7f but has been fine over 1m in his last two races, going close at Lingfield and Kempton; up 3lb for those defeats but capable of winning off this mark; having third run on turf.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 72124- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo; off the mark in a 7f handicap at Southwell last October and he has run two solid races in defeat since; back from an eight-week break with cheekpieces added.
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9th

5

(10)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Both wins have been on AW and he shaped with promise when fifth on his reappearance over C&D (13-2) last month; drawn out wide this time but he should get a good pace to aim at and is only 1lb higher than for his last success; dangerous.

9/1

5th

1

(3)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captain Parma

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Poor on turf in his last three races but he's far better on the AW and has form here; returns from a break on a realistic mark and could go well.

12/1

20th

15

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Captain Parma

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Consistent record on AW features two wins; far less solid on turf form (finishing positions read 790) and can be opposed in a competitive affair kept to this sphere.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2046-8 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He was completing a quick C&D hat-trick when landing the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; doesn't arrive in the same form this time around but a revival could be around the corner.
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5th

10

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again.

11/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

6/1

Form: 2331-6 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins for James Fanshawe last summer and he took a step forward when winning over C&D on his stable debut last month; not so good at Chelmsford 12 days ago and another personal best will be required to take this.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

7/1

Form: 06202-

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four of her seven starts, the latest a narrow defeat over C&D two weeks ago; that was comfortably her best AW run but she has more to do back agaist male opposition.
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15th

11

(15)

1st Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

16:50 Nottingham

Crystal Dagger

9st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

Maiden; just routine form on Tapeta for new yard and, although she could fare better back on turf judged on best 7f form as a 3yo, this trip and an 8lb higher mark than on sand leave her with something to prove.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dagger

9st 1lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

12-race maiden who finished runner-up in four of her eight starts for Ed Walker, but she hasn't matched that form in four outings for this yard; best efforts have come at 7f.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Dagger

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

Attractively handicapped on form as recent as last December but she needs to improve upon what she showed on her three outings this spring if she's to get off the mark this afternoon (0-11).

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33708- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in two runs this winter; now drops into Class 5 company but this C&D winner has a bit more to prove than some of his rivals.
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6th

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

This Farh

9st 8lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: David Loughnane

Prominent racer who won twice at around 7f on turf in the spring but he's been well held in last three runs; has won on AW in the past but he needs to rediscover his spark back in this sphere.

14/1

6th

7

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:25 Beverley

This Farh

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Loughnane

Prominent racer; successful over C&D in May off 2lb lower but not in the same form twice since; well drawn to attack but there are other pace influences to deal with.

8/1

5th

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

This Farh

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Often front-runner who won at Leicester (7f, good) in April and over this C&D (good to firm) last month; bit below his best at Chepstow 17 days ago but soft ground may have been against him (also lost a shoe).

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6186-2 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; made all at Kempton last October (7f) and after two lesser runs in Class 4 company he was back in form when second at Southwell ten days ago (set a strong pace); well drawn to attack and he should remain a force at this level.
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11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

12/1

Form: 6202-0 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been achieved over 6f but he has twice run well over this C&D; not at his best behind two of these rivals at Southwell ten days ago though.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over C&D last October; should be on a perfectly good mark but hasn't been in the best of form.

12/1

7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.00
Straight Forecast £38.58
Tricast £121.38
Trifecta £224.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

How Impressive

The Times:

Captain Parma

POSTDATA:

Crystal Dagger

The Guardian:

Me Tarzan

NEWMARKET:

Havana Sky

Daily Mail:

Tadreeb

The Star:

Crystal Dagger

D Express:

Captain Parma

Daily Mirror:

Captain Parma

RP RATINGS:

How Impressive

TOPSPEED:

How Impressive

Telegraph:

How Impressive

The Sun:

How Impressive

Daily Record:

How Impressive