April 30 / 15.30 Lingfield (AW)

15.30

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13th Barry Gurr Memorial Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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13th Barry Gurr Memorial Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4-5448 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Didn't fire over 7f here last month and is now 0-9 for Chris Gordon but keeping-on fourth of 12 at Kempton (6f) two starts ago was a pretty good effort and he remains on a good mark; considered, despite awkward draw.
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9th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Doubled his winning tally when successful over C&D in April; twice unplaced on turf since and still 5lb higher than for that latest win, but still one for the shortlist returned here.

6/1

7th

3

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Alashos

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Chris Gordon

Sole turf win came in a Lingfield maiden but he won his first AW race in April (6f) and has since run well in a slightly stronger race than this over C&D (good to firm); has other quite solid handicap form at this trip on grass and he should go well under up-and-coming Harry Vigors.

5/1

4th

10

(14)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Alashos

9st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Chris Gordon

Ended a lengthy losing run when winning a 0-55 AW handicap run to suit round Lingfield last time; upped 6lb but was competitive off higher marks on turf last summer and that win may have boosted confidence.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8595-6 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Last season's campaign fizzled out but he made a fairly encouraging return in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month, keeping on steadily from the rear to finish in midfield; now 6lb lower than for last spring's win at Brighton (6f, good); a possible.
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4th

10

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

C&D wins in two of his last three starts, the latest his stable debut 16 days ago when he wore a tongue-tie for the first time; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

12/1

1st

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Simon Hodgson

Landed a second C&D win for Michael Attwater when taking a 0-50 classified event in June; below that level at a short price here a week later and is tried in a first-time tongue-tie for his new yard back into handicap company.

6/1

5th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:20 Brighton

Big Time Rascal

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Finds winning races difficult (2-25) but both wins have been over C&D, the latest in a similar contest (good to firm) last Tuesday; carries a 5lb penalty but looks sure to run his race.

100/30

10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 147747 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Opened account with hard-fought 7f course win off today's mark in January but yet to make any further progress and was unable to land a telling blow when dropped back to 6f at Kempton last month.
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4th

3

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Mighty Ruler

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Attwater

Led close home for narrow AW win here in January but that's his only success from 21 starts and he posed no threat on turf at Brighton last month; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Mighty Ruler

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 20 starts came off this mark at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January; turf form not so hot; fell at Lingfield last time; others more persuasive.

25/1

Form: 715165 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, both in Wolverhampton classified races (5f/6f); probably needs to find something extra in this handicap, though, and below form on last two starts (both 5f).
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3rd

6

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Seven-time AW winner who was a creditable third in classified event at Wolverhampton (5f) two weeks ago; this step back up in trip is no problem but he's 0-17 on turf and was tailed off at Doncaster on his penultimate run.

12/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lion Ring

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew J Martin

Dual course winner early in the year for 5lb claimer Ryan Kavanagh, and will be happier back on the AW and down from 7f; would have been better off with all bar one were this a handicap, however.

16/1

16th

14

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Lion Ring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Andrew J Martin

Won two classified events at Wolverhampton (5f/6f) this year but he's not made an impact in last three runs; this step back up to 7f is no problem but he needs to find more to get back on the scoresheet.

25/1

11/2

Form: 235304 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.
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5th

4

(7)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

C&D win in January; not in the same form in three runs since April and minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

5th

13

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Porfin

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple winner down the years; solid effort on turf three weeks ago and won't mind getting back on AW; looks the likeliest of Phil Mcentee's three runners.

12/1

Form: -52154 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just held on to win 7f classified here in February but found things a bit tougher in her two subsequent handicaps (7f/6f); usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; others look stronger.
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2nd

8

(7)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Won 7f Lingfield classified in February and was placed in that grade two starts ago but she's fully exposed and, on balance, others in this line-up look stronger.

16/1

6th

7

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

C&D winner; landed a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield in February and she ran her best race since when third over 7f here five weeks ago; more appealing than many in a weak race.

9/2

3rd

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Landed 7f classified event at Lingfield in February and not disgraced in handicaps since, sixth of ten there (6f) last time; merits serious consideration back in classified company here.

3/1

10/1

Form: 6233-0 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.
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5th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

8st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Daniel Steele

Close third in a C&D classified race here in June on final start; even if in the same form after three months off, he has more on his plate back in a handicap from 8lb out of the weights.

25/1

3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

8th
10 (11)
Daley T

14/1

Form: 265365

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over 6f (handicap/classified) from seven starts since returning in December from a long absence but he's 0-22 overall and has outside draw.
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8

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:00 Bath

Daley T

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Very close third in a classified at Brighton (5.2f, good) in June but four lesser performances have followed; remains a maiden after 28 starts.

20/1

15th

15

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Daley T

8st 2lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

27-race maiden; close third here in June came in a 0-50 classified event; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

8th

8

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Daley T

8st 13lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Close third in classified race here (5.2f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in June but was just a respectable fourth at Wolverhampton (5f, AW; first-time blinkers) last month and is now 0-26; needs to find something extra on this first venture beyond 6f.

11/1

8/1

Form: 7-4396 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four-time C&D winner, most recently off 3lb higher in October; absent since two below-par runs in February and not one to rely upon heavily but still features prominently in calculations.
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8th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Harry Brown

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Peter Crate

Landed his fifth win at this venue when scoring on the turf track (5f, good to firm) in May; has held his form since, apart from when his saddle slipped at Windsor, and holds place prospects at least.

3/1

3rd

7

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

20:25 Epsom

Harry Brown

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Peter Crate

Better known for his AW exploits but he has been in good order on turf this summer; closely matched with Twirler on latest C&D run.

10/1

5th

8

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Harry Brown

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Peter Crate

Scored at Lingfield (5f, good to firm) in May and probably bettered that performance when very close second at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) last month; recent Windsor run is best overlooked (saddle slipped); slightly out of the weights but the return to 6f won't be a problem; probably won't be far away.

14/1

16/1

Form: 67-544 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
1-48, the win gained over 5f here in 2023; back from a break with three pretty good efforts this year, the latest a 66-1 fourth at Kempton (6f), but still makes only limited appeal.
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6th

4

(9)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 54 starts came over this C&D in April 2023; wasn't helped by racing wide when fourth behind Let's Go Hugo at Wolverhampton eight days ago and makes some each-way appeal.

11/1

4th

2

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

1-53 and well held in similar events on turf during the summer; hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Has poor 1-52 strike-rate, the win gained on Polytrack (5f) in 2023; recent efforts have been underwhelming and he makes very limited appeal.

66/1

Non-runners

Comedian Leader

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Payout
Exacta £53.10
Straight Forecast £53.78
Tricast £463.66
Trifecta £458.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Porfin

The Times:

Fai Fai

POSTDATA:

Alashos

The Star:

Big Time Rascal

D Express:

Harry Brown

Daily Record:

Mintana

SPOTLIGHT:

Comedian Leader

Telegraph:

Fai Fai

The Sun:

Fai Fai

NEWMARKET:

Porfin

The Guardian:

Porfin

Daily Mail:

Porfin

Daily Mirror:

Porfin