February 27 / 16.53 Lingfield (AW)

16.53

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BetMGM AWC Mile Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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BetMGM AWC Mile Trial Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 4003-4 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in a few notable handicaps on AW and turf last term; respectable fourth, amid traffic issues, at Newcastle (1m) on reappearance; remains above last winning mark but Jack Callan takes off 5lb; possibilities.
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6th

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Apiarist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Apiarist

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Finished a good third in this race 12 months ago when rated 2lb lower; arrives in good form, having beaten Popmaster at Lingfield (1m) before a good third at Kempton (7f) 16 days ago; chance if stall 1 proves no hindrance.

10/1

3rd

4

(3)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Apiarist

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Beat very good yardstick in Popmaster for fourth AW win from just eight tries at Lingfield 19 days ago (1m; ridden by Jack Callan for the first time); up just 3lb, and no issue with this shorter trip, but he's never been to Kempton and trainer is just 1-14 here last five years.

3/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 4-3212 D BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Still useful aged eight and ran creditably (dropped back to 7f) on Wednesday when bidding for a Kempton double, taking form figures this year to 3212; solid contender who may well remain competitive.
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15th

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Popmaster

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned on AW since December, proving consistent until coming up a tad short on finals day last time; has loads of Ascot form but three defeats in this race (finishing positions 074) suggest he can be opposed, especially now aged eight.

33/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Popmaster

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Arrives in fine form, beating The Lost King at Kempton in February and runner-up on his two runs since; sneaking back up the weights and he was only fifth in this race 12 months ago off today's mark.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 531-24 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

10/1

Form: 67428- D

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Developed into a useful sort last season, particularly on AW, winning twice in the spring (including under Hector Crouch on reappearance) and running well in a few Class 2 handicaps; interesting on seasonal debut.
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1st

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Superposition

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

0-7 on turf and his best form (and both wins) has come on AW; below par on AW on last two starts and arrives with something to prove.

33/1

9th

3

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superposition

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ed Dunlop

Has usually run with credit on AW, including at left-handed Lingfield on penultimate start; something went wrong when he hung badly right at this track (first visit) on latest but he returns just 13 days later, fitted with a tongue-tie and hood both for the first time.

12/1

12th

5

(6)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superposition

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

Well suited by AW and although he is yet to win off a mark this high, he has plenty of form that gives him a fighting chance; can step up on last week's return to action and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 33-116 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hindered by the steady pace (failed to settle) at Kempton last time when bidding for a 1m hat-trick; steadily progressive otherwise on AW and may do better still; not dismissed, assuming this pans out favourably.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Form: 3-5182 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Form this year features two good performances over 7f at Lingfield, getting up in the finish in January and running-on second last time; looks worth this belated return to 1m and remains well treated on historical data.
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11th

9

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Ten-time winner who scored at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in Janaury but he's not got involved in his last three starts; now 2lb lower than for that last success but he needs to rediscover his spark.

20/1

5th

2

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

Consistent record round here (2-4 over C&D) and is back on the mark off which he won here in January; not in the same form of late, there's always a chance he'll blow the start and it's no certainty the race will be set up for him.

8/1

6th

3

(3)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Crusade

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

C&D winner who gained his sixth success on the AW at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; didn't quite see 1m out when sixth there in February and he never featured in a 0-105 at Kempton (7f) 22 days ago; will appreciate the drop in grade but he'll want a good gallop to aim at over this shorter trip.

8/1

Form: 482-18 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Contrasting performances (over 7f) this year for new yard, winning with a bit in hand at Chelmsford then disappointing at Southwell; may yet confirm the form of reappearance win and can't be written off; stays 1m.
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7th

8

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

North View

9st 2lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Produced a strong finish to win a competitive 7f handicap here as a 3yo; first win since when making a successful stable debut at Chelmsford in January (7f); in and out since but he's on a winning mark and the ability is there if things pan out favourably.

14/1

13th

2

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

North View

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Fairly useful handicapper whose AW form this year for new yard features a 7f success in January and a creditable effort last time; effective on turf in the past but seems weighted to the hilt back in this sphere.

16/1

4th

11

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

North View

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Stuart Williams

Won with a bit in hand at Chelmsford (7f) on stable/seasonal debut; out of the money in two starts since but can't be written off yet; drops back in grade (attempted Class 2 latest).

9/1

8/1

Form: -62113 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Paid the price for going too freely in front last time (9.5f) when failing to complete a Wolverhampton hat-trick; gained his two wins in good style and, assuming he settles better back down in trip, remains of interest.
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2nd

2

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Eupator

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Two front-running wins on Wolverhampton AW (about 1m and 1m1f) early in 2026; no impact behind Candonomore back on turf at Bath last time, when regular blinkers were left off, as today; likely other days.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Bath

Eupator

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

AW form since wearing blinkers features his only two wins; 0-4 on turf and has a bit to prove with the headgear removed back in this sphere.

9/1

9th

11

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Eupator

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Front-runner who twice made all at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.5f) in January, but recent evidence suggests the handicapper may have him for the time being.

14/1

8/1

Form: 32627- BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.
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9th

10

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Sheikh Raj

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Richard Hughes

Has some encouraging form, notably close second over C&D (Class 5) on penultimate start; the only maiden in this field and steps up in grade but receives plenty of weight all round; could go well.

8/1

2nd

3

(8)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Sheikh Raj

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

0-7 but he's had only three starts for this stable; ran well to split two more prominently ridden rivals at Southwell (7f, AW) in August and did his best work late on when third of 11 in a Class 4 at Ayr (7f, soft) latest; strong claims with the return to 1m likely to suit on switch back to AW.

7/2

Form: V8/9-7 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Never on terms when a 50-1 shot at Southwell (7f) on stable/seasonal debut, having been absent for almost a year; return to 1m looks a plus but the amount of ability he retains is not clear.
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6th

3

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Diderot

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

AW wins at 1m and 1m2f and he's 0-8 on turf; refused to race on second run back from an absence and, following his fading fifth at Redcar (1m2f) recently, a further drop in the weights could be in order; at least this is a drop in grade, though.

16/1

5th

6

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Diderot

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Not the force of old on AW and he refused to race at Lingfield in February; made it 0-7 on turf when 5l sixth of nine here (1m, good to firm) last Monday but that wasn't devoid of promise as he was denied a clear run and kept on pretty nicely; he's not ruled out each-way back up in trip.

16/1

6th

8

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:42 Redcar

Diderot

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Very well handicapped on AW form up to 2024 but inferior on turf (0-6); down the field in January (7f, AW) following an absence and refused to race in February; arrives with plenty to prove.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £15.21
Tricast £124.50
Trifecta £118.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apiarist

TOPSPEED:

High On Hope

NEWMARKET:

Superposition

LAMBOURN:

Popmaster

The Times:

High On Hope

D Express:

Superposition

RP RATINGS:

Apiarist

POSTDATA:

Apiarist

Telegraph:

Apiarist

The Guardian:

Apiarist

Daily Mirror:

Apiarist

The Sun:

Apiarist

The Star:

Apiarist

Daily Record:

Apiarist

Daily Mail:

Popmaster