November 19 / 11.35 Lingfield (AW)

11.35

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 505163 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt (second run for this yard) when winning a 7f Class 5 handicap at Salisbury in August; got going too late when third over C&D three weeks ago; each-way claims once more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 641314 C

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins here this summer and she has run well over C&D in the past; may still have more to come in this headgear (only worn four times) but the widest draw tempers enthusiasm today.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

8th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time C&D winner; string of good runs since returning to action in December and no obvious reason why she wouldn't give another good account.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 652127 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Successful on his 2yo debut but beaten on his next 15 starts before landing a 7f Epsom handicap in August; near miss at Yarmouth (6f) one month later; not quite so good at Windsor last time but return to 7f may help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Bath

Blue Collar Lad

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Has fared reasonably well since blinkers were fitted and again competitive at Brighton (7f) recently; has form over 1m but it's been a long time since he ran over this far.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 143446 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not at his best last time but in good form at Brighton in the summer; hold-up performer who needs things to fall just right but he is on a winning mark and he has run well at this track in the past.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

De Vegas Kid

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time course winner (7f-1m); out of form in sprint handicaps since returning from break in June (four runs) but will appreciate today's drop in grade, and this trip ought to be much more suitable.

6/1

7th

8

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:40 Bath

De Vegas Kid

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Ten-time winner (once over C&D) but has poor strike-rate in recent years and has not fired since returning from break in June.

16/1

8/1

Form: 767435

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-12 but he has been hinting that a bigger effort could be imminent; effective on Tapeta and no obvious reason he wouldn't handle Polytrack; wide draw but not discounted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Gallagher

prominent, outpaced and pushed along over 2f out, dropped to last and ridden over 1f out, no chance inside final furlong

33/1

3rd

5

(4)

15th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John Gallagher

towards rear

7/1

5th

10

(1)

1st Mar 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Paddy K

9st 2lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Gallagher

Maiden who has mostly been running well at 6f and 7f since October and is back near the ceiling for this after running well in a Southwell classified in January (6f); has course form, too; on the premises.

4/1

40/1

Form: 008757

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
24-race maiden; didn't run badly over 6f at Wolverhampton last month but not so good last time and easy enough to take on.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joe Ponting

Hasn't been in top form this year and finished eighth of nine over C&D last week; others appeal more.

50/1

8th

6

(5)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Joe Ponting

Largely poor form since his sole success, which was three years ago.

40/1

8th

11

(8)

16th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Musaytir

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

Largely unconvincing form since recording sole success, which was three years ago.

50/1

Form: 27-480

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; claims on his 2yo form but it has been more of a struggle in a light 2022 campaign; too much to prove for comfort.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(3)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Deacs Delight

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Slightly disappointing when last in action but generally in good form this summer, most notably when winning Lingfield classified race (7.6f, good to firm) in June; each-way claims at least if back on song.

15/2

5th

1

(10)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:35 Windsor

Deacs Delight

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 20th attempt, in a classified at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) in June; similar form on all three starts since and should be on the premises; tongue-tie (last worn in December) returns.

7/2

2nd

8

(6)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Deacs Delight

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when winning over C&D last month (0-50 classified; good to firm); similar form in two runs since (badly hampered late on last time) and unlikely to be far away.

5/2

12/1

Form: 118007

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m for the Barrons this year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark at Yarmouth in June; yet to find his form for Archie Watson but likely to come good at some point and he needs a market check.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(1)

9th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Otto Oyl

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

All three wins at 1m, one here; 0-8 for his current yard and fortunes are not improving.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Otto Oyl

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

prominent, raced wide early, disputed lead 5f out

9/1

9th

10

(9)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Otto Oyl

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Three-time 1m winner in first half of 2022 but he arrives below par and also didn't look the easiest of rides when seventh of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap nine days ago; he needs to get back on track.

13/2

Form: 236-83

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his six runs for Richard Hughes, showing best form over 1m2f at Chelmsford when last seen in September (travelled well in a first-time hood); sold for 15,000gns last month; interesting contender back down in trip on debut for Alice Haynes.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Cavalluccio

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alice Haynes

Three of four wins have come over 1m2f at Chelmsford, the latest an easy success in January; should appreciate the return to the AW after finishing out of the frame in two starts on turf, but this is the longest trip he has ever attempted.

14/1

5th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Wetherby

Cavalluccio

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Four wins on AW but 0-6 on turf (has run well on good to firm); switching from blinkers to cheekpieces didn't help matters at Ripon last month and he now returns to 1m; others appeal more.

14/1

7th

3

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:50 Ripon

Cavalluccio

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold

7/1

Form: 368609

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in her eight starts and easy enough to oppose.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(5)

31st Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Elementofsurprise

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John Bridger

Has not finished closer than 8l to a winner in her nine starts and she beat only one rival here (7f) last time; can only be watched back at this trip.

100/1

10th

11

(1)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:35 Lingfield (AW)

Elementofsurprise

8st 6lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Bridger

in touch with leaders

100/1

9/2

Form: -01261 C

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for this yard in the first half of 2022, more recently here over 1m in May; he hasn't been seen since but he is one to consider, especially if strong in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

10

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: John Butler

Wins have come over further, aside from one over a stiff 7f, and his record here has been patchy at best; this is rather tougher than the Wolverhampton 0-55 he won off a 5lb lower mark when last seen in May.

8/1

1st

2

(6)

25th May 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sweet Bertie

9st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

C&D winner who has dropped 4lb lower than when last successful, but has shown little since returning last November (hooded last three outings); best watched unless market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Good Humor.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.40
Straight Forecast £29.52
Tricast £220.08
Trifecta £237.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavalluccio

RP Ratings:

Come On Girl

NEWMARKET:

Sweet Bertie

POSTDATA:

Ajrad

The Star:

Paddy K

The Times:

Cavalluccio

The Guardian:

Cavalluccio

Daily Mail:

Cavalluccio

The Sun:

Cavalluccio

Daily Record:

Sweet Bertie

Telegraph:

Ajrad

D Express:

Come On Girl

Daily Mirror:

Come On Girl