June 27 / 19.25 Lingfield

19.25

Good To Firm

Choice Training Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 4f 217y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Choice Training Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.20

Form: -12251 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three previous wins had come on the AW (5f) but he was a revelation at Newmarket eight days ago when hammering a big field over 6f; that may well have been down to the first-time eyeshield and he now has to back it up off an 8lb higher mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Ancient State

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Adam Kirby

Progressive sort who has notched up three wins in 2026 and went mighty close over the extended 5f here on latest outing (made most, raced away from the rest); unraced on softer than good; otherwise looks a major player.

12/1

2nd

3

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Ancient State

9st 11lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Progressive sort who notched a third victory of 2026 at Lingfield (5f) in June; went very freely from widest draw and did well in circumstances when fifth of 13 in 6f Windsor handicap last time; a player eased 1lb.

11/1

5th

10

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:28 Windsor

Ancient State

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Adam Kirby

Enjoying an excellent season since switching to Adam Kirby and notched a third success at Lingfield (5f) in June; nearest finish after a slow start when a good fifth of 12 in 5f York handicap last time and he's a player back up in trip now.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 830694

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
His four wins have all come over 6f on the AW and he's 0-10 on turf; having a rare start over 5f tonight and will need to improve on recent efforts.
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5th

10

(6)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:36 Sandown

Lazzar

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Charlie Wallis

All four wins on the AW and 0-13 on turf; continues to slide down the weights and has made the frame a couple of times on grass during the summer, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

4th

5

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Lazzar

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Had a purple patch during the last AW season, winning four times over 6f (twice here) when trained by Richard Hughes; has form over 5f but an extra furlong would be preferable; not shone in two runs for new stable but his handicap mark is tumbling.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Yarmouth

Lazzar

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Charlie Wallis

A dual 6f AW winner last winter for Richard Hughes; went without usual cheekpieces when a fair fourth of seven for his new handler at Lingfield (5f) 20 days ago; not out of things.

9/1

Form: 23-725 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Arrives in good form, going close at Windsor before anticipating the start last time; losing run is 18, however, and never won off a mark this high.
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6th

1

(1)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

15:42 Windsor

Kiss And Run

9st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Snapped a losing run when a neck winner at Goodwood (5f, soft), beating a reliable yardstick; realistically treated under a penalty but has never won over quite this far.

4/1

1st

7

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Goodwood

Kiss And Run

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Over two years since her last win but it came over C&D and off a 4lb higher mark; hit and miss in 2026 and others have more appealing claims.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Kiss And Run

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Won the corresponding race in 2024; up and down in 2026 and due to be 2lb lower from the weekend; needs to bounce back to take this.

12/1

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5/4

Form: 106-51 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet another to win first time out for this yard when turning in a career-best effort at Brighton last Sunday; makes appeal under a penalty for that, especially with Jack Callan taking off 3lb, and he looks to have Ancient State to worry about.
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6th

1

(5)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Bullet

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Below par at Goodwood last time but hung right and was perhaps unsuited by the track; in good form on turf otherwise for his new yard this year and he showed promise on Tapeta earlier in his career; possible player.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Rogue Bullet

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Made a winning start for James Owen at Brighton (5.3f, good to firm) in June; three sound efforts have followed and he should give his running.

6/1

2nd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:30 Chepstow

Rogue Bullet

10st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Twice held since his winning debut for this yard at Brighton (extended 5f) but wasn't beaten far off this mark two runs ago; hard to dismiss.

9/4

Form: 1-3369 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW since finishing second in a classified at Yarmouth last summer (0-10 on turf) and he is 26lb higher than that day; would be a surprise winner back from a few months off.
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9th

2

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

7-26 on AW but 0-18 on turf; benefits from ease in grade today, but this summer's 5f form has been underwhelming and that is his usual trip.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Sams Xpress

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

0-17 on turf as opposed to 7-26 on AW and unplaced on grass on his two starts this summer; however, he gave it a good go from the front at Chester (5f, good) last time when he used up lots of energy early from his wide draw, and he could be a serious force from the inside berth today.

14/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Sams Xpress

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Better known for his AW exploits (7-26) and he's now 0-16 on turf after finishing last at Lingfield following 99 days off; hard to warm to from stall 11.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.20
Straight Forecast £20.39
Trifecta £69.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Ancient State

SPOTLIGHT:

Rogue Bullet

The Times:

Ancient State

Telegraph:

Ancient State

The Guardian:

Ancient State

D Express:

Ancient State

Daily Mirror:

Ancient State

The Sun:

Ancient State

RP RATINGS:

Rogue Bullet

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Bullet

Daily Mail:

Rogue Bullet

The Star:

Rogue Bullet

Daily Record:

Rogue Bullet