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Simon Duggan The Bad Ama Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 135y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Simon Duggan The Bad Ama Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.90
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-4652

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 14 starts came in Jersey (1m, firm) last summer; four races for this yard, back to form when only just denied in 16-runner race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) three days ago; hung left on that occasion and rider briefly stopped riding, but this 4yo has solid claims today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

11

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

No Gain

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Sole win from 14 starts came in Jersey (1m, firm) last summer; four races for this yard, back to form when only just denied in 16-runner race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) three days ago; hung left on that occasion and rider briefly stopped riding, but this 4yo has solid claims today.

5/2

2nd

17

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

No Gain

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adam Kirby

Sole win from 13 runs was in Jersey (1m, firm) last summer; made a promising start for new yard when fourth at Wolverhampton (6f) in March but she's taken two backward steps since; bit to prove but this step back up in trip is a positive and she could go well if she gets the breaks.

8/1

5th

7

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

No Gain

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Tried all sorts of trips for previous yard but still quite lightly raced; tongue-tie and cheekpieces fitted for her two runs for current yard, only 2l away on the first occasion (6f) and the drop back to 5f found her out last time; could be interesting returned to 6f with blinkers given a go.

7/2

33/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 455-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Well held in three novice events last year (6f/7f) and he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) 24 days ago; drops back in trip; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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2nd

6

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Celtic Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Karen Jewell

Well held in three novice events last year (6f/7f) and he failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) 24 days ago; drops back in trip; others preferred.

33/1

14th

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Celtic Spirit

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

Big prices and he finished in rear in three novice events (6f/7f) towards the end of last year; now goes handicapping after a break but he needs a transformation on this step up to 1m2f.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form: -24435

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

The Spotlight Kid

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dean Ivory

Both wins on turf have been at Yarmouth over 7f and he's also won twice on the AW; went close at Southwell (1m, AW) in January but he did too much too soon there 20 days ago; claims if settling better.

13/2

5th

3

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

The Spotlight Kid

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Dean Ivory

Twice won back to back and has been knocking on the door of late, loudest when going down by a neck over C&D in January; player if he's not too fresh back from a short break and can be settled.

3/1

12/1

Form: 4-3780

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, most recently at Dundalk (7f, AW) in October when trained by Charles Byrnes; third on his stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but he's not built on that in three starts since; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Drafted

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Charlie Pike

Three-time AW winner, most recently at Dundalk (7f, AW) in October when trained by Charles Byrnes; third on his stable debut at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in February but he's not built on that in three starts since; unraced on ground slower than good to soft.

12/1

10th

3

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Drafted

9st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

A fair 7f winner in Ireland for Charles Byrnes in 2025 but yet to hit top form for his current yard, only eighth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 29 days ago; needs to take a step forward.

12/1

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Drafted

9st 0lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: Charlie Pike

7f AW winner for Charles Byrnes in October; satisfactory start for new stable when third of nine at Chelmsford last month but he was unable to build on it at Kempton 11 days ago; others appeal more.

20/1

12/1

Form: 534628

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been here on the AW over 1m2f; ran well when runner-up at Kempton (1m, AW) in March but well beaten there 55 days ago and he's struggled in each of his three starts on turf.
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5th

10

(13)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Dubai Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Both wins have been here on the AW over 1m2f; ran well when runner-up at Kempton (1m, AW) in March but well beaten there 55 days ago and he's struggled in each of his three starts on turf.

12/1

8th

7

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Both wins have been over 1m2f at Lingfield (AW) but he gave it a good shot when runner-up over C&D three weeks ago; on unchanged mark and he should be in the thick of things again.

3/1

2nd

9

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Dubai Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Both wins have been over 1m2f on Polytrack at Lingfield; several respectable efforts there since October but he's been well held in last two runs and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

10/1

Form: 57842-

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, with five of those wins coming on turf; ran well when second of 11 here on the AW in December and switches to turf on her first start since; seems unsuited by ground softer than good.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Bear To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner, with five of those wins coming on turf; ran well when second of 11 here on the AW in December and switches to turf on her first start since; seems unsuited by ground softer than good.

13/2

6

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Below par last time but generally consistent otherwise of late and may rebound; has plenty of Brighton form, including four wins; not dismissed.

12/1

OUR TIP
7th
3 (11)
Turpin

9/1

Form: 4000-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who posted his best effort in handicaps when fifth of 12 here (1m, AW) 19 days ago on his first start since being gelded; needs to build on that returned to turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(11)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Turpin

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Seven-race maiden who posted his best effort in handicaps when fifth of 12 here (1m, AW) 19 days ago on his first start since being gelded; needs to build on that returned to turf.

9/1

5th

10

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Belied 150-1 odds when fourth in 7f Kempton novice last spring but struggled in all three subsequent handicaps (7f-8.5f; gelded afterwards); returns from nine-month absence with huge amount to prove.

25/1

11

(5)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:38 Sandown

Turpin

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Boyle

Has struggled in four of his five runs, including after wind surgery in a 1m Kempton handicap (AW) in May; had a wide trip in that race but he needs a transformation after a short break.

25/1

Form: 5234-8

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden; runner-up on five occasions, most recently on soft ground at Brighton (1m) in September, but below his best on his last two starts and needs to bounce back; headgear removed.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(11)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Blinkered when he hit a run of second spots at 7f and 1m last summer, including here (soft; acts on good to firm) in September; had previously looked unlucky on a couple of those occasions and the blinkers were absent when never figuring at Lingfield ten days ago; might do better with that aid now refitted and he's dangerously handicapped; watch the market.

13/2

8th

1

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Joycean Way

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

16-race maiden; runner-up on five occasions, most recently on soft ground at Brighton (1m) in September, but below his best on his last two starts and needs to bounce back; headgear removed.

8/1

8th

2

(6)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Joycean Way

11st 2lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Reliable sort who turned in a rare below-par effort when fourth of five in 7f Leicester claimer in October; handily weighted if back on song after a break for his in-form yard.

5/1

20/1

Form: 665684

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) who has yet to be placed, but it was a respectable run when fourth of nine at Kempton (1m, AW) 55 days ago; struggled in her two starts on Flat turf.
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9th

13

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Resilient Lady

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

13-race maiden (Flat/hurdles) who has yet to be placed, but it was a respectable run when fourth of nine at Kempton (1m, AW) 55 days ago; struggled in her two starts on Flat turf.

20/1

4th

8

(2)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Resilient Lady

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Gary Brown

Nine-race maiden who has yet to be placed and has been well held in classified events in her last three runs; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Resilient Lady

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Gary Brown

Yet to hit top form in four runs in 2026 and she went very freely in blinkers when sixth of nine in 9.5f classified event here three weeks ago; cheekpieces are fitted now.

16/1

66/1

Form: 7498-8

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a classified event at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July 2023; fair fourth at Kempton in September but down the field in three starts since; back on turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Reel Power

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Sole win came in a classified event at Brighton (1m, good to firm) in July 2023; fair fourth at Kempton in September but down the field in three starts since; back on turf.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Reel Power

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Paddy Butler

Inconsistent 7yo; finished 6l behind the reopposing Poke The Bear over C&D last month; easy enough to swerve.

50/1

14

(10)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Reel Power

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Paddy Butler

Step back in the right direction at Kempton on Thursday (left with a lot to do; in refitted visor); yet to convince over this far, though.

25/1

33/1

Form: 08-566

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who posted one of his better efforts when midfield at Kempton (6f, AW) 76 days ago; steps up in trip on his first start since.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

13-race maiden who posted one of his better efforts when midfield at Kempton (6f, AW) 76 days ago; steps up in trip on his first start since.

33/1

6th

12

(4)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

0-12; slightly more competitive on his last two starts but hasn't yet threatened to win.

33/1

6th

9

(6)

17th Feb 2026

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Snow Boots

9st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Unplaced in all 11 starts but he ran a more encouraging race when fifth of seven in a classified event at Chelmsford last month; still looks vulnerable back in handicap company.

20/1

13/2

Form: 387-63

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here on the AW over 1m; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of nine here on the AW over 7f last time but he could do without the rain on this switch back to turf (well beaten in three starts on soft).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

9

(12)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual winner here on the AW over 1m; bounced back from a couple of lesser efforts when third of nine here on the AW over 7f last time but he could do without the rain on this switch back to turf (well beaten in three starts on soft).

13/2

3rd

7

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have been gained over 1m at this track; last success was off 8lb higher last January but he's been generally disappointing since and was beaten 7l at Kempton (1m) three weeks ago; has a change of headgear but he looks opposable back in trip.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Kempton (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have come on Polytrack at Lingfield but latest was 14 months ago; on dangerous mark and was placed at Lingfield (1m) in November but he's taken two backward steps since and overall record is now 2-35.

6/1

13th
2 (4)
Kev

33/1

Form: 60-098

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Went close in a maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled in handicap company since; visor (worn last time) is replaced by first-time blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Kev

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled in handicap company since; visor (worn last time) is replaced by first-time blinkers.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Kev

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled since including in three handicaps this winter; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove on turf debut; visor added.

25/1

9th

3

(6)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:27 Lingfield (AW)

Kev

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Promise last winter; absent for 328 days prior to his Kempton reappearance in December; well beaten there, and again last month, and he is risky despite his reduced mark.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £58.00
Straight Forecast £48.70
Tricast £195.55
Trifecta £517.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Gain

D Express:

Turpin

RP RATINGS:

Joycean Way

Daily Mail:

Bear To Dream

Telegraph:

Raqraaq

POSTDATA:

No Gain

NEWMARKET:

No Gain

The Times:

No Gain

The Guardian:

No Gain

Daily Mirror:

No Gain

The Sun:

No Gain

The Star:

No Gain

Daily Record:

No Gain