December 22 / 12.20 Lingfield (AW)

12.20

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Talksport Powered By Fans Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Talksport Powered By Fans Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 76744

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Ran as well as he ever has when fourth to a handicap blot over C&D three weeks ago; more will be needed to win but he was dropped 1lb for the latest effort and he is unexposed at the trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Regal Glory

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Made it 2-40 when winning by a neck at Beverley (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; wouldn't normally be an obvious one to follow up, but she is only 2lb higher and the runner-up has won since; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

9

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Regal Glory

9st 0lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Only 1-39 and last two runs over 2m and 1m4f were underwhelming; did run quite well in two starts during April so can't be dismissed; 1lb out of the weights.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Regal Glory

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Sole win from 38 starts came over 7f at Lingfield in 2022 but she has posted some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; however, she was disappointing at Southwell (2m, AW) 29 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to this shorter trip.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7407

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
22-1 for her nursery debut at Wolverhampton last month and she could only manage seventh of the nine runners; that doesn't tell the whole story though as she looked to have running left in her when short of room early in the straight; dropped 2lb and she remains capable of better.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but well held in both runs for this yard; ran into some trouble at Wolverhampton last time but still 3lb higher than for her last win and others are preferred; blinkers removed.

16/1

6th

8

(8)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bernadine

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four wins for James Fanshawe, including at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but she made a low-key start for this yard at Kempton ten days ago; that was after a short break but her three AW wins have all been in Class 6 events and she could be vulnerable again at this new trip.

20/1

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12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 995

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and well beaten in three AW runs at up to an extended 1m; appeared to show more last time but it remains to be seen how well treated he is for this nursery debut.
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9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

9th

11

(3)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

12:25 Newcastle (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Won his first four starts on Tapeta after the visor went back on, rising 34lb in the process; however, he could only manage a midfield finish off this mark at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) on Wednesday which means he has something to prove all of a sudden.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

15th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:38 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Antrim

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Jack Morland

Impressive in Class 6 at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, completing a quickfire 7f four-timer; hit with another hefty rise in the weights and steps up two grades but he is better than ever; shortlisted.

9/2

4/1

Form: 96073

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Finished just in front of Regal Glory when third to a handicap blot over C&D three weeks ago; shouldn't be much between the pair again and he remains capable of better over this trip.
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3rd

9

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ticket To Alaska

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Timms

T: Clive Cox

Didn't see out 8.7f here from a wide stall last time (switched from cheekpieces to blinkers); he's landed stall 12 again, though, and is an exposed maiden.

10/1

8th

10

(12)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ticket To Alaska

9st 3lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

14-race maiden although placed on five occasions including last time when a close second over 7f at Chepstow (good to firm); now tried in blinkers (no improvement when cheekpieces fitted); each-way chance.

6/1

2nd

6

(4)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:25 Chepstow

Ticket To Alaska

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Clive Cox

midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, went second towards finish

4/1

Form: 652835

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss in a small-field 5f seller at Goodwood in June, her final run for Alice Haynes; she has run respectably for her new yard but she will need improvement now tackling 7f for the first time.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

13:00 Nottingham

Comedian Leader

9st 2lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has gained all eight of her wins over further (6f-1m); finished off well to be beaten around 2l over 5f on the AW at Lingfield 97 days ago; returns to turf having been off since and will need a good pace to aim at.

11/2

Form: 0708

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Met a bit of traffic on her nursery debut at Wolverhampton last month (7f) and better than that effort would suggest; she was under pressure some way out there though and there are risks attached.
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9th

6

(5)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Salisbury

Tennessee Dream

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Charles Hills

Won three times in minor company on AW in January; an extended 1m was probably too far in her bid for a four-timer in February and she's been given a break since a lesser effort seven weeks ago; stable in form and she could still have improvement in her back on turf.

8/1

8th

4

(7)

30th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Dream

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Won first three starts this year (including over C&D) but didn't get home over extended 1m here last time; should be suited by the return to this trip and another to consider.

6/1

3rd

7

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tennessee Dream

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

Things have clicked this year and she followed two wins in 6f classified events with another solid effort in a 7f 0-55 handicap here 17 days ago; only 2lb higher today and the new trip should be in range but she is taking on much stronger opposition.

5/1

Form: 224783

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his six starts, showing improved form when third of ten in a 6f nursery at Kempton five weeks ago (first-time hood, retained); that form has taken some knocks since though and more will be needed back at 7f if he is to break his duck.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(4)

11th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Saucisson

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Good run when a close third over C&D in November (first-time hood) and he wasn't well drawn at Lingfield last time; hood left off now and others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

7th

3

(10)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:20 Lingfield (AW)

Saucisson

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Placed in three of his six starts, showing improved form when third of ten in a 6f nursery at Kempton five weeks ago (first-time hood, retained); that form has taken some knocks since though and more will be needed back at 7f if he is to break his duck.

9/2

20/1

Form: 03468

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had shown promise for Richard Hughes but he was easy to back and ran a moderate race on his stable debut here three weeks ago; this is slightly easier but there are reservations for now.
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2nd

10

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

No News

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

On a long losing run; ended 2025 with a low-key effort and it was a similar story on his seasonal return in May; has the ability to feature but too much guesswork involved; blinkers back today.

20/1

7th

6

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

No News

9st 1lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Went close here (6f) last September, but losing run up to 20 and he may need this after 227 days off.

14/1

2nd

9

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

15:20 Southwell (AW)

No News

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: J R Jenkins

Both of his wins have been at Kempton over 7f, the more recent in January 2024; beaten 1l when fourth of seven in a classified event at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm; first-time blinkers) 20 days ago; back into a handicap on this return to AW.

14/1

33/1

Form: 46597

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Modest form in five runs over shorter; improvement required now tackling 7f for the first time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(2)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:58 Southwell (AW)

Gintini

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

in rear

14/1

9

(7)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gintini

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: James Owen

Unplaced in 14 starts for Laura Mongan and makes his debut for a stable in red-hot form having changed hands for 1,000gns last month; visor given a go this time, but probably best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

9/1

6th

3

(8)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Gintini

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Laura Mongan

Regressive 13-race maiden who has beat only one rival in Polytrack handicaps (7f/1m) in his last three starts; makes no appeal with blinkers now tried.

33/1

Form: 013527 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner last month and he ran well on his next three starts; checked out tamely over 1m at Southwell last week and now tries another type of headgear; wide draw and vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
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7th

10

(8)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Skyblue Expert

8st 10lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

Has been running poorly over further since returning from a short break; is completely exposed anyway.

25/1

9th

8

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Skyblue Expert

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

prominent

20/1

7th

6

(4)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Skyblue Expert

8st 13lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Alice Haynes

disputed lead

12/1

Form: 076700

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Little in the way of solid form and a change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

11

(7)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

12:20 Lingfield (AW)

Spireite Boy

8st 8lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Michael Appleby

Little in the way of solid form and a change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

33/1

10th

13

(3)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Spireite Boy

8st 13lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Michael Appleby

Poor form in four runs for Gay Kelleway and he fared no better on his stable debut at Newcastle five weeks ago (6f); showed pace there but he still needs a big step forward to win; cheekpieces given a second attempt.

33/1

10th

11

(8)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Newcastle (AW)

Spireite Boy

8st 3lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Soundly beaten in his three novices over 6f/7f and on nursery debut over 1m; back down in trip for this AW debut, having left Gay Kelleway.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.60
Straight Forecast £49.51
Tricast £366.47
Trifecta £491.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Ticket To Alaska

Telegraph:

Saucisson

SPOTLIGHT:

Bernadine

NEWMARKET:

Comedian Leader

Daily Mail:

Saucisson

D Express:

Saucisson

Daily Mirror:

Saucisson

The Sun:

Saucisson

The Star:

Bernadine

POSTDATA:

Ticket To Alaska

LAMBOURN:

Ticket To Alaska

The Times:

Ticket To Alaska

The Guardian:

Ticket To Alaska

Daily Record:

Ticket To Alaska