May 09 / 15.50 Lingfield

15.50

Good To Firm

William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

  • Prize money: £8269.72
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 716-63

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made all at Nottingham in October under Joe Leavy and she stepped up on her seasonal return when third of six at Epsom (also 8.5f, good) 11 days ago; could be dangerous if she grabs the stands' rail.
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1st

5

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:58 Newbury

Assaranca

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Ran out the comfortable winner of a 7f handicap at Lingfield in May; highly tried since and she has come up short; others perhaps better treated.

16/1

9th

5

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Looked a little flattered when sneaking up the near-side rail to score at Lingfield (good to firm) in May but she more than matched that with very creditable fifth of six in Epsom Listed event (again 7f, good to soft) next time; never threatened in similar event at Carlisle a fortnight ago, however, which tempers confidence on this return to handicaps.

14/1

7th

4

(9)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 1

16:02 Carlisle

Assaranca

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hannon

She's had plenty of racing but has shown improvement on her last two runs, easily winning Class 4 handicap at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) before fifth of sixth to Ellusive Butterfly (who is now penalised) in Epsom Listed race (7f, good to soft), beaten about 4l; on the up and has each-way claims.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2562-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promise in his qualifying runs; pulled hard when disappointing on handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft) in September and raced freely when fourth in Wolverhampton novice (also 7f, AW) on his reappearance three weeks ago; now makes second handicap start and needs to settle if he's going to fulfill his potential.
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1st

4

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newmarket (July)

Mr Writer

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Two narrow wins over 7f (good to firm) either side of apparently failing to stay 1m at Goodwood in June but he found just the one pace when sixth of 11 at Ascot last month and it remains to be seen whether he's still on a winning mark.

3/1

6th

6

(10)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Mr Writer

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Made the breakthrough when scrambling home in Catterick maiden in May and he broke his handicap duck with another neck success at Leicester (also 7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he might be capable of better.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Mr Writer

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Didn't have to improve to reward odds-on backers in a 7f maiden at Catterick in May; creditable fifth in a 1m handicap at Goodwood two weeks ago and the return to 7f in a slightly weaker race should see him on the premises.

5/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7115-2

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden and novice winner (6f, good to firm/good) last summer who was a shade disappointing when fifth of ten on handicap debut at Newbury (good to soft) in September; subsequently gelded and his neck second of 13 at Newmarket (also 7f, good) was much more like it on his comeback last month; mixed messages have come out of that race but still commands plenty of respect.
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6

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Hardys Hero

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Haydock maiden and a Carlisle novice last summer; has gone close in three of his five starts this season but he was tailed off at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last time; needs to bounce back after that major blip and he's untried on AW; cheekpieces worn last time are removed.

9/1

6th

4

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Hardys Hero

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Narrowly beaten on three of his four starts since being gelded, going down on the nod at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) on latest; should go close again off an unchanged mark, especially if first-time headgear has a positive effect.

7/2

2nd

4

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:14 Yarmouth

Hardys Hero

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won 6f maiden and novice events as a 2yo; has posted three good efforts since being gelded, the most recent when narrowly denied in a three-runner handicap at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) four weeks ago; contender.

11/10

Form: 324-25

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Scored on handicap debut at Newbury (6f, good) in August and it was a good return when just failing at Kempton in March; took a big step backwards at Southwell (also 7f, AW) next time, although that was a little out of character so probably worth forgiving.
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3rd

1

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

French Affair

9st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Record of 1-13 for Richard Hannon but he won on his stable debut at Glorious Goodwood before following up with a last-gasp success at Redcar (both 6f on good to firm); up another 3lb but he's on a roll and is effective on slow ground including heavy; big player again back up in trip.

5/4

1st

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

17:31 Redcar

French Affair

9st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jennie Candlish

Record of 1-13 for Richard Hannon but he made a bright start for his new yard when beating 25 rivals at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) last Wednesday; up 4lb for that narrow success but he did well to overcome trouble and is a major player again on this drop back in grade.

13/8

1st

26

(15)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

French Affair

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jennie Candlish

Has drawn a blank since his 6f nursery debut success at Newbury last year but he did go close in 20-runner York handicap (7f, good) in May; bit below that level in two 7f outings last month but new connections went to 55,000gns to acquire him recently and Billy Loughnane has been booked.

10/1

Form: 5337-6 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful filly for Eve Johnson Houghton, readily made all in Epsom maiden (7f, good; Assaranca 4l second) in July; transferred to Neil Mulholland (same owners) but it was a low-key start when last of six in conditions race at Kempton (1m, AW) on her comeback in March; needs to put that behind her on this handicap debut.
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2nd

4

(3)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:13 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Neil Mulholland

Useful 2yo (and course winner) when trained by Eve Johnson Houghton but soundly beaten in three handicaps (7f-1m) for new stable this year; may yet turn things around for Neil Mulholland but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting.

12/1

8th

8

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

20:42 Epsom

Mystic Moment

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Quite useful for Eve Johnson Houghton at two, including making all in a C&D maiden (good); not at best in two outings for new yard (same owners) this spring so her hopes are pinned on a return to Epsom sparking a revival.

14/1

20/1

Form: 36045-

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Can lead; Naas maiden (6f, good) winner in August for Michael O'Callaghan who wasn't disgraced in a brief two-race spell on AW for Ken Condon; bought for 18,000gns in January; potentially in the best stall and sole start at 7f was inconclusive so heed the market signals on this stable debut/reappearance.
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5th

5

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Fresh Fade

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

6f maiden winner in Ireland last term but he's been out of sorts in four runs for new yard this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs to turn things around.

25/1

18th

27

(25)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Fresh Fade

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

6f winner in Ireland last term but holds weak claims on his three efforts for new stable.

100/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

Fresh Fade

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

6f winner in Ireland last term; holds weak claims on his two efforts for new stable; opposed unless the betting suggests a resurgence is on the cards.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-2227 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Gelded and well backed when making all on handicap debut at Newcastle in December; runner-up on his next three starts but form dipped at Southwell (also 7f, AW) towards the end of March; having just his second go on turf and could be well drawn to attack.
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6th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Dagger Strike

9st 3lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Did well in his first four handicaps on the AW during the winter (1222), but last two efforts have been modest including on his return to turf last time; needs the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers to make a difference.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Dagger Strike

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Gelded and well backed when making all on handicap debut at Newcastle in December; runner-up on his next three starts but form dipped at Southwell (also 7f, AW) towards the end of March; having just his second go on turf and could be well drawn to attack.

15/2

7th

1

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dagger Strike

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Nursery win in December (first run since gelded) came off a 12lb lower mark and he's been expensive to follow since; nudged up a further 3lb since his C&D second (first-time cheekpieces; retained) last time to Illy's Roo and needs to find a bit more.

7/2

Form: 31- D

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £53.30
Straight Forecast £46.32
Tricast £80.86
Trifecta £130.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hardy's Hero

NEWMARKET:

Mr Writer

LAMBOURN:

Dagger Strike

The Guardian:

Assaranca

TOPSPEED:

Fresh Fade

RP RATINGS:

Hardy's Hero

POSTDATA:

Hardy's Hero

Telegraph:

Hardy's Hero

Daily Mail:

Hardy's Hero

D Express:

Hardy's Hero

Daily Mirror:

Hardy's Hero

The Star:

Hardy's Hero

Daily Record:

Hardy's Hero

The Times:

Mr Writer

The Sun:

Dagger Strike