January 11 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

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  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1521-1 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
In-form 4yo who scored over C&D nine days ago, completing a quickfire Class 6 double in the process and taking his record at Lingfield to 3-6 and record under Luke Morris to 4-8; commands respect despite carrying a 5lb penalty back up in grade.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 83542- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has gained all three wins over C&D, the most recent off 1lb higher last June; creditable second in Class 4 contest back here last month; holds strong claims back down in grade.
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6th

8

29th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Got the better of the battle for the early lead when beating Beaumadier and Gogo Yubari here on January 14 and he would have strong claims if reproducing that form; he hasn't managed it in two subsequent starts but a full revival would be no surprise.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3655-4 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Nine AW wins; ran respectably over 6f at Chelmsford last week while shaping as if this return to 5f will prove ideal; defied higher marks twice here last spring and is one for the shortlist.
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8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

All-the-way winner in a first-time eyeshield over C&D last month but diminishing returns over this trip in the same headgear (now discarded) since; has something to prove again and he's drawn out widest of all.

16/1

8th

6

(11)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Lilkian

9st 5lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Darryll Holland

raced wide, in touch with leaders

16/1

12/1

Form: 6376-3 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Defied higher marks twice over C&D in 2021; respectable third to Man On A Mission here nine days ago; not weighted to reverse placings with that opponent but could go well again.
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9th

12

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

Multiple winner down the years and he retains some ability despite being well into the veteran stage; missed the break when well backed at Lingfield on penultimate start but had no excuses here last week; others stronger for win purposes.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

towards rear

13/2

25/1

Form: 12609- D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has gained most wins on turf and is only 1-12 on AW; down the field in both runs since returning to this sphere; opposed.
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3rd

9

(5)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

AW win came on Polytrack; rarely runs on Tapeta and the return to this track (5f) and the drop to this level was no help this month.

10/1

11

(10)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who hasn't been firing on all cylinders for a few months now; consequence of that is he's eligible for this grade and he's one to note for market confidence with Rossa Ryan taking over today.

8/1

8th

6

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Wiley Post

9st 5lb

T: Tony Carroll

in rear throughout

12/1

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6th
1 (1)
Yimou

8/1

Form: 6526-7 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Long time since last turf success and he's 0-15 on AW; however, holds each-way possibilities having finished second off 2lb higher in a better grade at Chelmsford (5f) three outings back.
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1st

2

(6)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Yimou

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Without a win since summer 2020 but has made the frame three consecutive times in cheekpieces in recent weeks (5f-6f), and competes off another career-low mark here; sports first-time visor for this first run at Brighton.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Yimou

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Dean Ivory

slowly away, towards rear

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Yimou

9st 10lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Dean Ivory

On a long losing run but is on a handy mark and ran his best race for a while when chasing home a well-treated one on Southwell AW 19 days ago; likes these conditions (all four wins on good to firm) and is likely to go well.

7/2

Form: 45688- CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Similar profile to Mick's Spirit having recorded all three wins at this course; below par at Wolverhampton (back from break) two weeks ago but is interesting off a handy mark back here.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: 7418-7 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Only 1-22 on AW; finished last of seven here (race won by Man On A Mission) nine days ago when back from absence; others are more appealing.
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6th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Vandad

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

Now 9lb lower than when winning here (5.2f, good to firm) last summer but has been out of form this year and needs today's change of headgear to perk him up (usually wears cheekpieces).

14/1

5

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

19:00 Brighton

Vandad

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

9lb lower than when gaining his second course success here (5f, good to firm) last summer, but little sign of taking advantage of his reduced mark lately; failed to beat a rival back here (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and switch to blinkers from cheekpieces needs to make a big difference.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Vandad

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Attwater

Showed little on the AW since returning in January (underwent wind surgery before latest outing) but both turf wins have come over C&D (good to firm); 5lb below his latest winning mark and worth a second look; stable triple-handed.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £7.95
Tricast £18.12
Trifecta £20.30

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Man On A Mission

SPOTLIGHT:

Mick's Spirit

RP Ratings:

Nordic Glory

TOPSPEED:

Lilkian

LAMBOURN:

Storm Melody

The Times:

Man On A Mission

Telegraph:

Man On A Mission

The Guardian:

Man On A Mission

Daily Mail:

Man On A Mission

The Star:

Man On A Mission

Daily Record:

Man On A Mission

POSTDATA:

Mick's Spirit

D Express:

Mick's Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Mick's Spirit

The Sun:

Mick's Spirit