April 27 / 16.15 Lingfield (AW)

16.15

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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 334-43 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Often misses the break and can pull hard, so will always come with risks attached; has resumed in good form, though, latterly behind a couple of subsequent winners at Chelmsford, and is quite capable off this mark if things fall his way.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Chamings

Two wins from 23 starts include one here over 7f at April; left the impression he's still in form after missing the break here over 7f last week but he's been well beaten in two previous tries over 1m; stamina to prove.

9/1

4th

8

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Does a lot wrong in his races (often misses the break and/or pulls too hard) but he has two 7f AW wins to his name, including off this mark over C&D in April; others are more appealing this time.

25/1

6th

5

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Francisco

9st 2lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on the AW, the latest at Lingfield (7f) in April; twice well held since despite just a 2lb rise and others make greater appeal.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 080-35 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
On the downgrade last year; third to Vitalline in a 0-50 classified event on his Kempton comeback early last month but has since run only fairly from the front over C&D; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

(11)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Twitch

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Craig Benton

1lb out of the weights, but still off the same mark as when beaten a neck over C&D in April; losing run is up to 18, though, so others make greater appeal.

14/1

4th

12

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Twitch

8st 10lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Not well drawn for one who likes to race prominently and last two runs have been underwhelming; others safer.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 93-494

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden and has had plenty of chances but she went close a couple of times round here for Harry Eustace; better effort at a big price last time, switched from cheekpieces to blinkers, and holds claims on that.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:07 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cooramook

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

20-race maiden but she's finished runner-up over C&D on her last two outings, including when chasing home a subsequent winner 16 days ago; no obvious reason why she can't go well.

5/1

2nd

2

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cooramook

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

19-race maiden who wasn't too far off her best when under 2l second over C&D latest; appears to lack gears at the business end of her races but that recent form suggests she'll be an each-way player.

11/2

2nd

6

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cooramook

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

18-race maiden but there have been some near misses along the way; she was only sixth behind Split Elevens over C&D in May though and her losing run seems likely to be extended further.

8/1

Form: 12-412 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has done most racing over further and an easy 7f is a bare minimum but she's returned from a short break with two solid efforts under Liam Wright; up another 2lb for her Nottingham near-miss but has to enter calculations.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

3

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Gladiadora

10st 0lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

Turf and dual AW winner who ran near her best when runner-up from wide draw at Kempton (1m, AW; 11-4 favourite) 12 days ago; that was behind an improver who made all and she's a key player off unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

5

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Gladiadora

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Clover

A dual 7f/1m AW scorer over the winter; tongue tied and back on song with fourth of 11 in 1m Newmarket handicap 18 days ago; one to consider eased 1lb.

9/2

Form: 231377 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Goes well round switchback tracks and is back down in class today having contested a couple of 0-70 handicaps over C&D latterly; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark but is capable of running well.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

13:50 Epsom

Twirler

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Fully effective over C&D and fine on good to soft (more to prove on soft); unplaced at Brighton last time but beaten under 3l despite being allowed to coast home in the final 100 yards having seen no daylight; should be in the thick of it.

9/2

11th

3

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Twirler

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Only midfield in this race 12 months ago when rated 3lb lower; she found only an unexposed 3yo too strong at Epsom 24 days ago and holds each-way claims again.

8/1

2nd

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Twirler

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner; creditable fourth in a stronger C&D handicap three weeks ago; dropped 1lb and likely to give it another good go.

7/2

Form: /73427 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Regressive gelding who's often been inclined to pull hard since returning from a year off; winless since his 3yo days and there are safer options.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

Form: 609-00 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
String of poor efforts for two yards last year and two more this spring, latterly over C&D; this is easier again, dropped another 5lb in second-time cheekpieces, but he's hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Victory Sound

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mark Usher

Losing run stands at 15; placed in three of his last four starts, with and without cheekpieces, and more likely to run his race than most.

3/1

2nd

8

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Victory Sound

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

Useful 2yo for Charles Hills and although a long way below that level now, his third-place finishes in handicaps here (1m) and at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) in March suggested that some ability remains; respected down to this level for the first time.

4/1

6th

11

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Victory Sound

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

7f turf winner (good to firm) when with Charles Hills; 0-9 for current trainer but his last two efforts have offered more encouragement; each-way player.

7/1

10/1

Form: 551506 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Serial slow starter who switches back from blinkers to the visor sported for last month's 0-50 Kempton win; will be happier back up from 6f but is yet another who'll need some luck from a wide stall.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Not very consistent, but has won nine races, eight on the AW; twice well held since winning a handicap at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in June, but more than capable of playing a part if on a going day.

7/1

9th

12

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

8st 10lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won over Newcastle's 6f in June (5lb lower) but he's very hit and miss and pulled hard when down the field at Southwell (stays 7f).

25/1

9th

10

(3)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Vitalline

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won Kempton classified (7f, Polytrack) in March and, after five unplaced runs, he returned to form with convincing handicap win at 20-1 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; bang there if backing up that latest effort.

9/2

20/1

Form: -48190 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent mare whose C&D dead-heat in February (third course win) came from out of the blue at 33-1; reverted to type since and it's hard to know what to expect as always.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Moonshine

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has become very much hit and miss, her Lingfield dead-heat (7f, Polytrack) in February standing well above her other recent efforts; not sure what to expect.

20/1

9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Moonshine

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rod Millman

Wildly inconsistent mare whose C&D dead-heat in February (third course win) came from out of the blue at 33-1; reverted to type since and it's hard to know what to expect as always.

20/1

12th

13

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Miss Moonshine

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has not run on turf since 2023 and this is the first time she's ever gone beyond 7f; typically inconsistent since since eight-month layoff and it could well be all or nothing again.

16/1

10th
5 (2)
Lunanova

25/1

Form: 6959-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won three over 1m at Brighton last summer, latterly off a 1lb lower mark, before losing her way; a poor comeback effort for her new yard four weeks ago leaves her hard to recommend.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(11)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Lunanova

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m here last summer and 5lb lower than for the most recent; hasn't threatened in her last five starts, though, and another furlong would be preferable.

20/1

6th

13

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Lunanova

8st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Luke Dace

Won three times for two different stables at Brighton last year (1m, good to firm-good) but was soundly beaten on first three starts for current stable this spring (all 7f); considered only if lively in the betting.

33/1

7th

6

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Lunanova

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard.

33/1

Non-runners

Bint Havana Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.00
Straight Forecast £46.04
Tricast £419.57
Trifecta £371.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gladiadora

WEST COUNTRY:

Miss Moonshine

POSTDATA:

Dayman

RP RATINGS:

Gladiadora

NEWMARKET:

Gladiadora

The Times:

Gladiadora

Telegraph:

Gladiadora

The Guardian:

Gladiadora

Daily Mail:

Gladiadora

D Express:

Gladiadora

Daily Mirror:

Gladiadora

The Sun:

Gladiadora

The Star:

Gladiadora

Daily Record:

Gladiadora