August 18 / 16.45 Lingfield (AW)

16.45

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3454.44
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £42.30
  • Place: £5.80

Form: 7400-7 CD

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap over C&D in September 2023, but that his only success in 27 starts; plenty to prove back from six month off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(11)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Won a handicap over C&D in September 2023, but that his only success in 27 starts; plenty to prove back from six month off.

25/1

7th

4

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.

14/1

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

8st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Sole success in 25 starts came over C&D in September 2023 and is still 1lb higher; opposable from the outside stall.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 007336 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo for Charles Hills and although a long way below that level now, his third-place finishes in handicaps here (1m) and at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) in March suggested that some ability remains; respected down to this level for the first time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(9)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Victory Sound

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Mark Usher

Runner-up in a classified event at Lingfield last month and built on that to win a Newcastle handicap by a neck three weeks ago; did it quite cosily and remains of interest off this 2lb higher mark.

9/2

66/1

  • Place: £16.70

Form: 8-0007

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 36

Form & Verdict
Has gone the wrong way since showing early promise for Eve Johnson Houghton and is now 0-18; hard to recommend, even at this level.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coiled

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Mark Rimell

Is 0-21 and not easy to catch right too, one of his better efforts when fifth of 14 in 1m handicap at Bath 17 days ago; needs to back it up.

16/1

5th

10

(12)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Coiled

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Rimell

Longstanding maiden but he turned things around with a good third at a massive price in classified event at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; down the field in handicap there on Thursday, however.

14/1

9th

9

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Coiled

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

Ran his best race for some time when third of 12 in a C&D classified event (150-1) last month; far from certain to reproduce it.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 306954 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D winner, but held at this level in her last two starts and needs to get back on track.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner who has finished fourth in classified events on the AW on her last two outings, albeit she did have a wide trip over C&D last time; returns to handicap company with place claims.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Conrad Allen

C&D winner, but held at this level in her last two starts and needs to get back on track.

8/1

4th

3

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Edergoles Gift

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Conrad Allen

Dual Polytrack winner but she has an overall strike-rate of 3-38 and has been beaten 5l or more in her last five runs; has a change of headgear but she needs to raise her game back in trip.

10/1

3/1

Form: -48233 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 29 starts came in a handicap over C&D a year ago, but he has been running with credit in similar company here lately and is likely to go well again.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole success in 29 starts came in a handicap over C&D a year ago, but he has been running with credit in similar company here lately and is likely to go well again.

3/1

3rd

6

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:58 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Poor strike-rate but he performed with credit in two classified events here (1m, AW and 7f, good to firm) for this yard last month; should give his running again but not obviously crying out for the drop to 6f.

7/2

3rd

10

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a handicap (7f) for Michael Attwater last August and it was a solid start for this yard when neck second in 1m classified (again here on AW) last Monday; yet to produce his best on quick turf but Billy Loughnane retains the ride; respected.

5/2

6th
7 (7)
Turpin

5/1

Form: 575953

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Achieved his first placing at the 12th attempt when third of five in a handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago (first two have both won since); may have been unfortunate not to be placed in a similar race to this over 1m here the time before; each-way claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:49 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

8st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Yet to register a victory but he posted a solid third of nine in first-time cheekpieces in 1m Brighton handicap 11 days ago; in the mix off the same mark.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Turpin

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Boyle

Placed once in 13 starts and that was in a five-runner race on penultimate outing; well held since and cheekpieces are on for a visor.

13/2

6th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Achieved his first placing at the 12th attempt when third of five in a handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago (first two have both won since); may have been unfortunate not to be placed in a similar race to this over 1m here the time before; each-way claims.

5/1

20/1

Form: 060538

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-10 and may have been flattered when third of six in a 0-55 handicap at Leicester (1m, good to firm) on her penultimate start; others are more convincing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Dora Vita

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

0-10 and may have been flattered when third of six in a 0-55 handicap at Leicester (1m, good to firm) on her penultimate start; others are more convincing.

20/1

8th

7

(11)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Dora Vita

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

0-9; may have been flattered when third of six in a 0-55 handicap at Leicester (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; drops in grade but others are more convincing.

25/1

3rd

5

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:50 Leicester

Dora Vita

9st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard Phillips

Eight-race maiden who has been well beaten in both starts on turf, including when beating only one rival home in the race won by Buckland Belle at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; others preferred.

22/1

Form: -63085 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap winner over 1m here and finished third of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in March, but has gone quiet again since.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Dual handicap winner over 1m here and finished third of nine in a 0-55 handicap over C&D in March, but has gone quiet again since.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Raqraaq

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins have come over C&D but latest was in January 2025; finished third over 7f here in March but he's struggled in both subsequent runs and others are preferred.

20/1

8th

10

(4)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Raqraaq

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Patrick Chamings

Both wins on Lingfield AW but runner-up twice from six starts here; having run so poorly back on turf last time is the big stumbling block.

25/1

10/1

Form: -14897 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in a handicap over C&D in March, but last three efforts not amongst his best; dropping to this grade for the first time one reason for optimism.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maury

9st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Got off the mark at Lingfield (7f, AW) in March and was only beaten 1l over C&D in May but has suffered four heavy defeats since; has plenty to prove.

9/1

9th

4

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Maury

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Sole success came in a handicap over C&D in March, but last three efforts not amongst his best; dropping to this grade for the first time one reason for optimism.

10/1

Form: -45285

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
0-13, but has twice finished runner-up including in a 0-60 handicap on turf here (7f, good) in May; twice well held since, but this is a drop in grade and possible frame material if producing her best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes Crafty

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: George Margarson

0-14; has twice finished runner-up including over C&D a year ago, but is now 16lb lower for a reason; others preferred.

25/1

10th

12

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Shes Crafty

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Margarson

0-13, but has twice finished runner-up including in a 0-60 handicap on turf here (7f, good) in May; twice well held since, but this is a drop in grade and possible frame material if producing her best.

7/1

Form: 876499

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all 15 starts including twice at this level; difficult to enthuse over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Miraflores

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

17-race maiden who has been out of sorts this summer; hard to recommend.

33/1

5th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Miraflores

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record of 0-16 reflects that she's well exposed; form has dipped sharply this summer; has a lowly rating.

100/1

11th

5

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Miraflores

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Unplaced all 15 starts including twice at this level; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

Form: 926398

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 23 starts came in a handicap at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in February when trained by Brian Ellison; drops to this level for the first time, but has been well held in both starts for this yard and attempts this far for the first time; cheekpieces return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Comley

5f AW win at Newcastle in February when trained by Brian Ellison (cheekpieces first time); well beaten in three runs for new yard but the addition of a visor could give her a lift.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Comley

Sole win in 23 starts came in a handicap at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) in February when trained by Brian Ellison; drops to this level for the first time, but has been well held in both starts for this yard and attempts this far for the first time; cheekpieces return.

10/1

8th

6

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:21 Salisbury

Mademoiselle Belle

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Max Comley

Registered sole success in AW contest in February; returned to turf with a creditable effort but subsequent form is inconsistent; never figured on debut for new yard last time.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £378.50
Straight Forecast £200.83
Trifecta £4243.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zaltalla

RP RATINGS:

Edergole's Gift

Telegraph:

Turpin

SPOTLIGHT:

Victory Sound

D Express:

Turpin

LAMBOURN:

Victory Sound

The Times:

Zaltalla

The Guardian:

Zaltalla

Daily Mail:

Zaltalla

Daily Mirror:

Zaltalla

The Sun:

Zaltalla

Daily Record:

Zaltalla

NEWMARKET:

Edergole's Gift

The Star:

Edergole's Gift