May 09 / 15.15 Lingfield

15.15

Good To Firm

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 7f 135y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 1-6134

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his last six starts (1m, heavy and AW) and ran another solid race when close fourth of ten here (AW) in March; also acts on good ground but this is hotter than the races he usually contests.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Foreseen

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll.

6/1

5th

2

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Foreseen

10st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Tony Carroll

Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Foreseen

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Made all up the favoured stands' rail over Lingfield's extended 7f a month ago but has only gone up 3lb and he's likeably consistent; this does look more competitive than usual, however.

12/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: /0-635

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Made all in very valuable auction race as a juvenile but winless since taking Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy six weeks later; looked to be rediscovering his level when third on AW in March and it was a solid fifth of 18 behind Royal Velvet (declared for preceding Group 3) at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; if the stands' rail proves the place to be this could be the day to revert to forcing tactics; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Dragon Leader

8st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Clive Cox

Made all in very valuable auction race as a juvenile but winless since taking Redcar's Two-Year-Old Trophy six weeks later; looked to be rediscovering his level when third on AW in March and it was a solid fifth of 18 behind Royal Velvet (declared for preceding Group 3) at Newmarket (7f, good) last time; if the stands' rail proves the place to be this could be the day to revert to forcing tactics; interesting.

13/2

5th

17

(18)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Dragon Leader

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Yet to match his 2yo best (included big sales race and Listed wins) but he's only had eight subsequent starts and latest third at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) four weeks ago was a firm step back in the right direction; same mark and there's a suspicion he could be on the way back; player if so.

10/1

3rd

9

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dragon Leader

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Seen only twice since 2024 but ran with promise over 6f at Wolverhampton (AW debut) last time, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; well handicapped on best turf form, which features two notable wins as a 2yo; interesting.

7/2

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5324-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Scored on his reappearance at Newbury (7f) last April; string of good efforts followed from August onwards and he posted a career best when fourth of 24 in Newbury's Spring Cup (1m, also good) on his return three weeks ago; stall 1 might not be ideal but otherwise holds strong claims.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Back In Black

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Useful handicapper, runner-up in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in July; however, well beaten at Ascot since and now faces a much higher calibre of opposition.

33/1

10th

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Back In Black

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Admirably consistent in defeat this term and he was a close second to Aalto in the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; races off the same mark today (due a 2lb rise) and could again be thereabouts.

13/2

2nd

9

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Back In Black

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Reliable sort, this year over 7.5f/1m since being gelded; second on Newcastle AW with tongue-tie fitted last time; has gained both wins over a bare 7f; strong claims back down in distance.

9/2

Form: 01-093

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Novice and handicap (7f) winner on AW here, latterly in December when sporting first-time blinkers (retained); respectable ninth of 21 when 66-1 for the Lincoln in March and it was another solid effort when third in Class 2 handicap (1m, good) at Newmarket's Craven meeting; can't be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Christian David

9st 1lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

0-8 this season but he's been bubbling under, and he'd have gone close to winning at Haydock (7f, good) last Saturday but for being badly hampered inside the final 1f; dangerous if he's fully recovered from that.

11/2

3rd

5

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Christian David

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Mixed form this season but last two efforts creditable and the way his challenge petered out late on over 1m at Ascot a fortnight ago suggests this return to 7f could prove ideal.

9/2

5th

8

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Christian David

8st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Mixed form this season but kept on well for close fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last Saturday; might not be far away back up to 1m.

9/1

Form: 51-255

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Spectacular late run to land valuable auction race (6f, good to soft) in October 2024 is starting to fade from the memory but he won his first race since when taking a Wolverhampton handicap in November; narrow defeat at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in February was up with his best form and respectable efforts on last two starts; not dismissed back on turf.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

The Dragon King

10st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Bounced back to form when second of seven at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; 1lb rise for that still leaves him 1lb below his last winning mark and he ran well in his only previous attempt over this far; shortlisted.

6/1

2nd

3

(1)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

The Dragon King

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Clive Cox

Won off 2lb higher in Class 4 on AW last November; has failed to land a blow in Class 3 races since returned to turf but this drop back in grade may have a positive effect; fairly useful in this sphere as a 2yo.

8/1

8th

12

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

The Dragon King

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Previously effective on turf but form dipped returned to this sphere last time and he still hasn't scored on grass since his 2yo days; admittedly on a workable mark provided he rebounds.

14/1

Form: 001-02 C

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Defied penalty in 3yo novice here (good) in 2024; back from a 145-day break and wind surgery when landing Class 2 at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in December and beaten a neck at Abu Dhabi (1m, good) in March; career-high mark but still considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Apotheosis

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Dual turf winner (7f, good) who won on AW at Newcastle in December, but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 11l when sixth at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last month; has bit to prove again after that and he's still 6lb higher than for his last win; regular hood is removed.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Apotheosis

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Defied penalty in 3yo novice here (good) in 2024; back from a 145-day break and wind surgery when landing Class 2 at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in December and beaten a neck at Abu Dhabi (1m, good) in March; career-high mark but still considered.

6/1

16th

5

(16)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Apotheosis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Confined to 7f for all his runs and the winner of two novices on good ground; didn't get the best of runs when a 3l third at Goodwood two runs back and then raced freely with no cover at Doncaster; retains potential and probably quick enough for 6f.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21820-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Good second of 16 (AW) on his stable debut/reappearance last April and went on to land similar events in June and July; turf no issue and was second of 17 at Ascot (also 1m, soft; acts on good to firm) in September; career-high mark but still respected on this return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

13

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; back to best when second in useful 1m handicap here (good to firm; acts on soft) last month but only eighth of 11 at Thirsk since and his peak RPRs (including all wins) have been achieved at about 1m.

16/1

8th

8

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Mr Swivell

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored twice in 2024 and three times in 2025; gradually back to form this season, creditable second in useful handicap at York (1m) most recently; appears to be on his way to regaining the winning thread and looks a must for the shortlist.

9/2

2nd

10

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Mr Swivell

9st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won three times last year (including on good to firm ground) and he returned to form with 2l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (1m, AW) recently; could build on that latest performance and he might not be far away.

10/1

20/1

Form: 00820-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Patchy form for David O'Meara last term but won in June (good to firm; first-time hood) and ran a corker when third of 21 in valuable Ascot handicap (good) in July; back in form when slightly unlucky second at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in October and sold for 40,000gns later that month; hood (absent when disappointing on final start) missing again; tongue tied for stable debut and warrants a market check.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:09 Newmarket (July)

Sword

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Stuart Williams

Dual winner; 0-5 for Stuart Williams but had been holding his own in 7f handicaps until a lesser show last time; whether he's quick enough for 6f is the glaring concern (all 23 runs from 7f to 1m2f).

8/1

8th

8

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Sword

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

One win apiece for his previous two yards; 0-4 this season for new stable but is in form, close fifth at Ascot most recently; getting no respite from the assessor, so the 7lb claimed by Olivia Haines looks a help.

8/1

5th

14

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Sword

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Inconsistent sort who is opposable on the majority of his form over the last 12 months and was only sixth at Newmarket last time; however, he's popped up with the odd big run, finishing third in this last year and filling the same position in a big field at York last month; not a forlorn hope each-way.

66/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £163.90
Straight Forecast £152.49
Tricast £316.85
Trifecta £937.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dragon Leader

TOPSPEED:

Mr Swivell

The Guardian:

Apotheosis

Telegraph:

Back In Black

The Sun:

Apotheosis

Daily Record:

Apotheosis

Daily Mail:

Back In Black

The Star:

Back In Black

RP RATINGS:

Dragon Leader

POSTDATA:

Dragon Leader

The Times:

Dragon Leader

NEWMARKET:

Mr Swivell

D Express:

Mr Swivell

Daily Mirror:

Mr Swivell