April 14 / 17.00 Lingfield (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.90
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 678-

Last run: 130 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Picked up from Roger Varian for 40,000gns last autumn; absent and gelded since said to have finished stiff behind on his debut for this yard (among the winners lately) four months ago; the market will guide now handicapping.
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5th

12

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Victory Ace

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

3yo who won on handicap/seasonal debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in April and good second at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) next time; disappointing at Musselburgh three weeks ago but could leave that behind back on AW; well worth a second look with yard in excellent form.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 2

16:10 Musselburgh

Victory Ace

8st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: John Butler

Picked up from Roger Varian for 40,000gns; edged home on his handicap debut over 7f and again did his best work late at Kempton (1m, AW) when closing in on Blues And Royals with whom he's closely matched; goes further again here with little weight to carry and looks a major player.

6/1

2nd

4

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Victory Ace

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: John Butler

Picked up from Roger Varian for 40,000gns last autumn and had excuses on debut for his current yard (then gelded); easy to back, travelled well and got there in the nick of time on his 7f Lingfield comeback; improvement left upped 3lb.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 455218 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a consistent spell on the AW, including when winning over C&D late last month off a 3lb lower mark; looks set to give his running once more but is exposed now and vulnerable to improvers.
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12th

9

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Mighty Vega

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Kept busy in 2026 and has bagged a pair of 7f handicaps at Lingfield (AW and turf); posted another solid effort with third of seven at Chepstow (7f) and he enters calculations once more.

9/1

3rd

5

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Chepstow

Mighty Vega

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Enjoyed a very good winter on the AW and he gained a first turf win in 7f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; up 3lb but this consistent sort can go well again.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Mighty Vega

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Being kept busy having raced 11 times on the AW since November, winning two; is a reliable type, but anyone's guess as to how he will cope with the return to turf; a player if he handles it.

5/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3228-

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Gelded since finishing last of eight on his nursery debut (behind Mighty Vega) four months ago; stable enjoying a decent spring but he'll need much more from the outside stall.
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7th

7

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newbury

Starlight Sami

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Placed on four occasions prior to his 7f handicap win at Salisbury in May; that form has worked out well enough to think this mark was in range and his disappointing run here 24 days ago can be excused (lost his position after some early scrimmaging); has to prove his stamina but he will be a danger to all if seeing out the mile.

8/1

10th

10

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Starlight Sami

9st 3lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Wasn't winning out of turn when scoring by a neck from 13 rivals at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; second and seventh horses have won since so shortlisted from 3lb higher.

6/1

1st

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 213y

Class 5

19:45 Salisbury

Starlight Sami

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Five-race maiden but placed in four of them, including when a close third at Lingfield on last month's seasonal debut (7f, AW); that run can be upgraded (forced wide) and he should have no issue with the return to turf; more appealing than many.

6/1

Form: 506-9 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Big prices and well held in three runs last year before being gelded; favourite on his handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month, when never involved in a race in which the leaders didn't come back, and holds claims in a first-time tongue-tie.
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6th

4

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Legacy Rock

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Maiden prior to winning twice at Windsor (good to firm) and running creditably at Nottingham (good) since upped to 1m; creeping up the weights but may remain competitive kept to this trip.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:50 Nottingham

Legacy Rock

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

2-2 since upped to 1m, winning a pair of Class 5 events at Windsor, the latest eight days ago in comfortable fashion; 5lb higher in his hat-trick bid but he hasn't reached his ceiling just yet.

13/8

6/1

Form: 48-82

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
With his third yard already and offered much more for his new trainer when second at a huge price on his handicap debut over C&D recently; looked suited by the way that race panned out but it gave something to build on.
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5th

7

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:48 Kempton (AW)

Roccobear

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get off the mark but has been placed twice in handicaps this year; first-time cheekpieces are applied and he should be suited by this step up in trip.

10/1

3rd

4

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:50 Lingfield (AW)

Roccobear

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Best effort when beaten less than a length on handicap debut over C&D in March; twice held since, though latest Kempton effort forgivable on account of the draw; shortlisted.

6/1

6th

2

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Roccobear

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Calyx gelding who has made a solid start since joining his current yard, fifth of ten in 7f Lingfield handicap 16 days ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb here.

16/1

16/1

Form: 0-0528

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden who looked flattered from the front when going close at a big price at Kempton in February; back down to earth when well held last time.
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6th

5

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Grand Echo

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Finished second at Kempton (7f) in February but he hasn't backed it up in two runs since; more to prove on turf and his stamina isn't assured either; cheekpieces discarded and a tongue-tie is added.

20/1

7th

11

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Grand Echo

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Usher

Exposed maiden who looked flattered from the front when going close at a big price at Kempton in February; back down to earth when well held last time.

16/1

Form: 474-8

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Finished just ahead of Legacy Rock on her return from nine months off on Tapeta a month ago; may have needed that from a wide stall but faded badly late having enjoyed a good sit.
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8th

7

(5)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sand Lily

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Finished just ahead of Legacy Rock on her return from nine months off on Tapeta a month ago; may have needed that from a wide stall but faded badly late having enjoyed a good sit.

8/1

8th

4

(12)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sand Lily

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Took a step forward when fourth of six in 6f Hamilton maiden last July; not seen since but hails from a yard well among the winners so she's a likely player on her handicap debut stepping up in trip.

7/1

16/1

Form: 067-

Last run: 194 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Inclined to pull hard last season, including down to 5f when last seen; needs to be more amenable from a wide stall if he's to have a chance.
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10th

9

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Clipper

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Inclined to pull hard last season, including down to 5f when last seen; needs to be more amenable from a wide stall if he's to have a chance.

16/1

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:25 Nottingham

Clipper

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Shaped with some promise before weakening into well-held sixth at Newbury (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago, his second run; may benefit from today's drop in trip (raced freely last time) but has a lot to find with the principals.

66/1

6th

2

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Newbury

Clipper

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Trailed home last of 15 in 6f maiden at Glorious Goodwood, having been friendless in the betting; gelded since; needs a huge step forward in form terms.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-525

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

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Form: 467

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Form: 078-

Last run: 160 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
65,000gns half-brother to two useful course winners; gelded since well held at big prices in three runs last backend; the market will be the best guide off a lowly opening mark.
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7th

12

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Based

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Made the breakthrough at Wolverhampton (7f, Class 6; 3-1) three weeks ago, the return to that track offered as a possible reason for the improved performance; slightly more needed over this stiff, straight 7f from a 6lb higher mark, but still one of the likeliest candidates.

11/4

1st

8

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Based

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Well beaten when joint-favourite for his turf debut at Lingfield (7f, good) a fortnight ago, but had previously finished second of 12 on handicap debut over this C&D (first start since being gelded); high on the list returned to this venue.

11/4

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Payout
Exacta £37.70
Straight Forecast £32.71
Tricast £93.14
Trifecta £159.40

Selections

Telegraph:

Roccobear

RP RATINGS:

Okiru

The Guardian:

Mighty Vega

SPOTLIGHT:

Legacy Rock

NEWMARKET:

Militzie

D Express:

Based

Daily Mail:

Roccobear

Daily Record:

Roccobear

The Times:

Legacy Rock

POSTDATA:

Okiru

The Sun:

Okiru

Daily Mirror:

Mighty Vega

The Star:

Mighty Vega