January 07 / 12.00 Lingfield (AW)

12.00

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  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 15705- D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Held in better races of late; has the ability to go well off a workable mark back down in class but winning here would be a first; has gained all AW successes at Southwell and Chelmsford.
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6th

5

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Mukha Magic

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gay Kelleway

Very well suited by 2m on Polytrack and lurks on a tempting mark but has looked out of sorts in recent months; needs to turn a corner.

33/1

8th

7

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

15:05 Newcastle (AW)

Mukha Magic

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Gay Kelleway

led at steady pace

20/1

9th

1

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 2y

Class 5

15:30 Pontefract

Mukha Magic

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

in touch with leaders

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 36713- C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form at Southwell the last twice, winning over 2m then creditable third to Militry Decoration over 1m6f; still unexposed at this distance and in cheekpieces (worn last three starts); major player.
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5th

7

19th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

12:10 Fakenham

September Power

10st 11lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Michael Wigham

Well beaten over 2m here on hurdle debut in February 2022 and not seen in this sphere since, but she has developed into a fairly useful Flat stayer in the second half of this year; interesting.

13/8

8th

13

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

20:00 Kempton (AW)

September Power

8st 2lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

A three-time 2m winner in 2023 who recorded another solid effort when fourth of 14 to Duke Of Oxford over C&D 16 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.

20/1

4th

7

(6)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

September Power

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Michael Wigham

Can throw in the odd shocker but she's won three times in 2m handicaps this year, notably when coming from off the pace to score at York in September off 4lb lower; each-way claims on a good day.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 59/76- D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Progressive on turf in summer 2020 for previous yard; unconvincing form (AW/hurdles) in 2021 and 2022; on a handy mark but best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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4th

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

18:30 Huntingdon

Pleasure Garden

10st 5lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Karen Jewell

Returned from layoff with two modest efforts towards end of last season (2m/2m1f) and remains without a win since 2023; yet to convince stamina-wise over this sort of trip; difficult to enthuse over.

14/1

4th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Plumpton

Pleasure Garden

10st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Karen Jewell

Four-time Flat winner and 1-10 over fences; peak efforts were a long time ago now and he was tailed off when third at Huntingdon after 297 days off; 4lb out of the weights.

11/1

3rd

6

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Pleasure Garden

10st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Karen Jewell

Has not progressed from his winning chase debut in April 2023 and ran poorly when last seen ten months ago.

14/1

14/1

Form: 75129- D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has gained most wins over hurdles and sole Flat success came on turf; won a jumpers' bumper here two years ago but his record in AW Flat races is not compelling; others preferred.
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1st

2

1st Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

15:38 Fontwell

Thibault

11st 12lb

J: Jamie Moore

T: Adam West

set steady pace, increased tempo after 3 out, ridden when faced challenge after 2 out, kept on well final 110yds

5/1

5th

3

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

20:23 Salisbury

Thibault

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

Versatile ground-wise; multiple wins for yard include a 2m handicap on the Flat at Chepstow in April 2022 but his latest win was over hurdles that May and he hasn't shone so far this year; others more obvious.

12/1

11/2

Form: 24245-

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden; has proved consistent at Kempton since upped to 2m and the form stacks up well; ties in closely with Militry Decoration on latest effort; refitted cheekpieces replace hood (worn last five runs); in the mix.
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5th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Versatile sort who won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's been well held in his last three runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

16/1

9th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Stiletto

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Did well for new stable in early part of season, winning three times under Sean Bowen (2m2f-3m, good/good to soft); returned from break with low-key run last month but has the champion jockey back on board today.

12/1

12th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Stiletto

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Sophie Leech

Did well for new stable in early part of season, winning three times (2m2f-3m, good/good to soft); absent since below-par run in the autumn but can play a significant role if fully tuned up.

9/2

Form: 30331-

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 331 since sent beyond 1m4f, including close third over this C&D; may build on subsequent Southwell win (1m6f) as he remains unexposed over staying trips; respected.
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3

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

16:12 Kempton (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Camilla Poulton

Won off 5lb higher on Tapeta earlier this year and returned to form with a 3l third behind The Colorist at Lingfield four weeks ago; will need more again, though.

12/1

3rd

4

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Camilla Poulton

Won on Polytrack as 2yo but three later wins on Tapeta, at 1m4f to 1m6f; hard to recommend at present as he's been a slow starter since his most recent win in March and was way back at Wolverhampton in August.

25/1

6th

2

(4)

16th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 5

15:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Militry Decoration

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Camilla Poulton

slowly away, always behind

25/1

10/1

Form: 25430-

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt; 0-8 for Donnacha O'Brien last year, though made the frame on four occasions (1m4f/1m5f); sold for 25,000gns and had wind surgery since last run; heed the market signals on debut for new yard.
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9th

7

(10)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Some creditable efforts over 2m this year and he wasn't far behind Red Flyer in a Class 2 over C&D (sixth of 13) last time; his losing run is mounting up but he's edging down the weights and could go well on this drop back in grade.

14/1

6th

13

(7)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

pushed along soon after start, towards rear after 2f

16/1

3rd

5

(4)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

First Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

16/1

9/2

Form: 34596- CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Good record here includes two wins over 2m; unsuited by steady pace back over C&D (behind Militry Decoration and Gustav Holst) last month; likely player off a handy mark provided this race pans out better.
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4th

4

(4)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield

Arabescato

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Martin Dunne

in rear

16/1

7th

5

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Arabescato

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Five-time Flat winner; 0-4 over hurdles and was safely held in two handicaps towards end of last season (2m/2m4f) but may yet come good for Olly Murphy; cheekpieces removed after one use.

13/2

7th

5

18th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

18:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Arabescato

11st 3lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Olly Murphy

Five-time Flat winner; 0-4 over hurdles and was safely held in two handicaps towards end of last season (2m/2m4f) but may yet come good for Olly Murphy; cheekpieces removed after one use.

13/2

Form: P8488-

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Below best in two runs (hurdle/Flat) since having wind surgery, albeit 1m4f wasn't ideal latest; all wins at 1m6f/2m and could revive off a workable mark back up in distance.
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15th

3

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:55 Stratford

Phoenix Aquilus

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Seamus Mullins

Still a maiden over jumps and ended up a long way behind when back from a break at Uttoxeter.

10/1

9th

3

26th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:55 Uttoxeter

Phoenix Aquilus

11st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Seamus Mullins

Still a maiden over jumps but showed encouraging form last November/December for Seamus Durack; heed the market signals on return from layoff and debut for new yard.

7/1

12/1

Form: 69054-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Steadily finding his form for new yard, most recently fourth of six over C&D, albeit having dictated the pace; not sure to have the same luxury in this field and remains a maiden.
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8th

12

(4)

21st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Bath

Gustav Holst

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Usher

Regressive 20-race maiden who has finished down the field in all six runs (1m5f-2m) this year; mark continues to fall but he needs to raise his game back on turf.

14/1

6th

7

(4)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Gustav Holst

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Usher

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

7

(3)

11th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Gustav Holst

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

Runner-up in three of his first seven starts but appears to have lost his way and now 0-18; drops in trip and easy enough to swerve.

11/1

25/1

Form: 39209/ D

Last run: 437 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Campaigned over hurdles last year, winning in June; has not scored on the Flat since 2020 and faces a difficult-looking task in this fairly competitive field returned to this code.
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2

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Clearance

12st 0lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner, all on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); left behind a couple of poor efforts earlier in the year when a respectable fourth over 2m5f here in May but refused to line up when withdrawn here three weeks ago; well handicapped on old form and hard to dismiss if in the mood.

6/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

33/1

Form: 30480-

Last run: 73 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Strike a line through latest run (jockey rode finish a circuit too soon); however, has not built on her encouraging debut here last April and needs to turn things around.
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7th

6

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:58 Ludlow

Ballet Blanc

10st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Richard Price

Modest 20-race maiden on the Flat and she's been pulled up at massive prices in her two previous hurdle runs.

100/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 52193- D

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Triple winner on turf and ran respectably at Newbury on most recent Flat start (well held over hurdles since); 0-6 on AW but has consistent form in this sphere; frame possibilities.
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3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 188y

Class 5

16:40 Sedgefield

Byron Hill

11st 12lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Patrick Neville

On a long losing sequence and he was tried in a change of headgear when a below-form fourth of eight in 2m1f handicap here 13 days ago; this return to a longer trip should suit though so he's no forlorn hope from a slipping mark.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £61.90
Straight Forecast £61.29
Tricast £1136.66
Trifecta £1325.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Stiletto

NEWMARKET:

September Power

SPOTLIGHT:

Arabescato

Telegraph:

Militry Decoration

The Times:

First Emperor

POSTDATA:

Stiletto

Daily Mail:

Stiletto

D Express:

Stiletto

The Sun:

Stiletto

The Guardian:

September Power

Daily Mirror:

September Power

RP Ratings:

Arabescato

The Star:

Arabescato

Daily Record:

Militry Decoration