March 03 / 13.15 Lingfield (AW)

13.15

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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Handicap

  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 000-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Holds weak form claims having posted three duck eggs on turf when trained by Jim Boyle; however, may do better now handicapping on AW and upped in distance; market support should be noted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Ectocross

9st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Dow

C&D winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, he's struggled on his five outings since last July and a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

7

(5)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ectocross

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Won three times in 2023, including here over 1m2f, but he's not been in the same form in four starts since being gelded; possibly needed the outing over 1m at Kempton last time and now steps back up to 1m4f, which should suit, with better needed.

20/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 057-42 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Creditable second when favourite for similar event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last week; this five-race maiden has a good chance off the same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(8)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smooth Ryder

10st 4lb

J: Mr Paul Kavanagh

T: David Loughnane

0-10 but has gone close twice over 1m2f and was also second over C&D in February, when on this mark; badly out of sorts on his last two starts for Charlie Johnston but not ruled out each-way.

14/1

8th

8

(1)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Smooth Ryder

9st 5lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

11/2

6th

5

(2)

25th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:25 Yarmouth

Smooth Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

midfield, pushed along and dropped to rear 4f out, ridden and no impression over 3f out, tailed off

13/8

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 64007-

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; not disgraced over 1m at Southwell when last seen (debut for new stable); however, judged on breeding he's a doubtful stayer upped further in distance.
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8th

4

(6)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Corporate Raider

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

mounted in chute, in touch with leaders on outer, weakened 4f out, tailed off

14/1

8th

5

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Corporate Raider

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Julia Feilden

Had a good run of form on this course earlier in the year, winning over C&D and close second in two 1m2f runs (all on good to firm); has more on his plate today, though.

20/1

8th

3

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:30 Windsor

Corporate Raider

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Swallowed up at Epsom last month, having kicked clear too soon in hindsight; in good form (212) at Brighton otherwise this summer but Windsor is an unknown; first run here.

12/1

Form: 341-62

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Creditable second in similar event over C&D five weeks ago when having second run for new yard (1m winner for previous stable); unexposed at this trip and enters calculations.
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7th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Fullforward

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

C&D winner who resumed from five months off with a solid fourth of eight in 1m4f Lingfield handicap a week ago; not out of things off the same mark.

10/1

4th

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fullforward

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Madgwick

Just low-level hurdle form on his last two starts; last year's Flat best, which came over C&D, would give him a squeak but others look stronger for win purposes.

16/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:42 Fontwell

Fullforward

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Three-time winner on the Flat (1m-1m4f) but always in low-grade handicaps; will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

50/1

7/2

Form: -34312 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Consistent colt who opened his account with a clearcut success at Chelmsford (upped to 1m2f) on penultimate start; second to well-treated rival at Southwell (1m4f) latest; holds solid claims and warrants respect.
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7th

4

(11)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Foinix

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Runner-up at Brighton (1m4f, soft) last September but he's been out of sorts under both codes since including a remote fifth over hurdles at Plumpton last week; blinkers now return but he's 1-30 on AW and has plenty to prove back on the Flat.

14/1

5th

6

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Foinix

10st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Modest Flat handicapper; tailed off all three starts over hurdles, the latest in a C&D maiden (good; 250-1) last November; only eighth of ten at Southwell (1m3f AW) in January; handicap hurdle debut.

16/1

5th

3

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:10 Plumpton

Foinix

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Four-time Flat winner, most recently off lowly mark at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) this summer, but always behind on recent hurdling debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good).

33/1

12/1

Form: -37666

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; ran well over 6f here in early January but has not built on that effort; more exposed than many of these rivals and has stamina to prove on first attempt beyond 7f.
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9th

6

(3)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Mirage

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Evans

Pulled clear of the others with a dual subsequent winner when scoring off 2lb lower over C&D last summer, but off the boil in the autumn and has fitness to prove after five-month break.

12/1

Form: 97-064

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden; close fourth in 1m handicap here most recently, appearing to improve for the addition of tongue-tie (retained); could be involved, provided she stays this longer distance.
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3

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Deep Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Anthony Carson

refused to race

16/1

13th

14

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Deep Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Anthony Carson

raced near side, towards rear

25/1

Form: 97-7

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a seven-time 1m2f-1m6f winner for her connections; has been a minor player at maiden/novice level over 7f/1m but should improve now handicapping and upped in trip; interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Saratoga Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charles Hills

9th

6

(2)

13th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:20 Brighton

Saratoga Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Charles Hills

held up in rear

12/1

13th

2

(8)

17th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:10 Bath

Saratoga Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Charles Hills

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 0-798

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Towards the bottom of this pack judged on bare form, most recently never dangerous at Kempton (1m) on handicap debut; extra 2f needs to prompt plenty of improvement.
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10th

7

(10)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Martini Lodge

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Ran okay in fourth different piece of headgear over C&D two runs ago but not nearly as effective in same blinkers here latest.

20/1

9th

10

(11)

7th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Martini Lodge

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Inconsistent maiden; ran creditably in first-time blinkers here (7f) most recently but isn't guaranteed to back up that effort, let alone get off the mark; others preferred.

14/1

4th

8

(5)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Kempton (AW)

Martini Lodge

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

0-9; ran well (40-1 fourth) over C&D three outings ago but the rest of her form is unconvincing; not a solid option and much depends on how well she responds to new headgear.

16/1

7/1

Form: 705

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Australia half-sister to a 1m2f AW winner; showed just minor form in 7f novice events in January but looks open to any amount of improvement over this longer trip on handicap debut; one to consider.
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8th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Sundazed

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Archie Watson

prominent, raced wide early, led 5f out

10/1

10th

11

(11)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sundazed

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Australia half-sister to a 1m2f AW winner; showed just minor form in 7f novice events in January but looks open to any amount of improvement over this longer trip on handicap debut; one to consider.

7/1

5th

8

(4)

30th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sundazed

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: Archie Watson

Never got involved when seventh at Kempton on her debut and she failed to built on that when out the back at a big price over C&D (finished behind Lady Bianca) last Sunday; remains best watched for now.

33/1

16/1

Form: 909

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Holds poor claims on her maiden form at up to 1m; however, she's one of several runners who may improve sharply now handicapping over a new trip; half-sister to nine winners.
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11th

12

(4)

3rd Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Sand Timer

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Brett Johnson

Holds poor claims on her maiden form at up to 1m; however, she's one of several runners who may improve sharply now handicapping over a new trip; half-sister to nine winners.

16/1

9th

10

(1)

15th Feb 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sand Timer

8st 4lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Brett Johnson

ducked right start, in rear

66/1

11th

12

(12)

17th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:10 Kempton (AW)

Sand Timer

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Brett Johnson

She wouldn't have threatened the principals but her cause wasn't aided by interference turning for home on her Lingfield debut 15 days ago (1m); should do better in time but perhaps over further than this.

50/1

20/1

Form: 21370-

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Successful at about 7f last August for George Boughey; form dipped sharply for new yard the last twice (1m); has enough to prove over this new trip on return from four-month break.
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9th

5

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Estehwadh

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

took keen hold

14/1

10th

6

(9)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Estehwadh

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

bumped rival start, always behind, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

10th

6

(9)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Estehwadh

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

bumped rival start, always behind

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £42.10
Straight Forecast £31.51
Tricast £169.42
Trifecta £269.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Foinix

Telegraph:

Smooth Ryder

Daily Mirror:

Sundazed

Daily Record:

Fullforward

POSTDATA:

She's A Mirage

Daily Mail:

Saratoga Spirit

The Sun:

Smooth Ryder

The Star:

Smooth Ryder

RP Ratings:

Foinix

NEWMARKET:

Foinix

The Times:

Foinix

The Guardian:

Foinix

D Express:

Foinix