March 27 / 13.45 Lingfield (AW)

13.45

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £7013.56
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 1413-7

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins late last summer came under aggressive rides over 7f and he'll need to settle better than on his comeback last month; this mark should be within range if he does though.
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7th

7

(3)

17th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

15:55 Hamilton

Hiromichi

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Big prices and out of the frame in three starts since returning in April, albeit he met trouble when finishing in midfield in the Carlisle Bell (7.7f, soft) last month; 4lb lower than for the latest of two wins in April last year; interesting.

10/1

13

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Hiromichi

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jack Channon

Two wins last April (1m, AW/soft) and he's 1lb lower than when last successful; the return to slow turf could also be a plus; however, he's failed to shine on either outing this season and has something to prove.

25/1

9th

9

(12)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hiromichi

8st 11lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

7yo who has an impressive 8-28 strike-rate and is effective on Tapeta; he may have needed his comeback run at Newmarket last month but was beaten a long way at 66-1, and he was also below par last May/July on his final two outings last season; plenty to prove.

33/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 34-414 CD BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a consistent winter, finally getting off the mark over C&D off 2lb lower last month; things didn't fall his way behind Mabre in a messy affair last time and he looks set to get involved again.
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5th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All three wins gained here, doing well to overcome pace bias on Saturday (7f); the other two wins came over this trip and he's not handicapped out of it under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

towards rear

6/1

4th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have come over C&D and he's reached the frame here in his last three runs; wasn't far behind Harry The Haggler when third last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 480712 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Blinkers had a positive effect and made it 2-3 over C&D when enjoying the run of the race this month (6lb worse off with the unlucky Hul Ah Bah Loo); backed that up when a clear second since and should go well again.
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6th

2

(9)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Mabre

10st 1lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

Three 1m wins this season and he went desperately close at Chester 16 days ago (7.5f, soft); only 1lb higher here and Ben Curtis is a positive booking; one to take seriously.

6/1

2nd

9

(8)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Mabre

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: David Evans

All of his eight wins have been at 1m and latest was in blinkers at Newbury (good) in May; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's gone off the boil in last two starts and was a remote third over 7f here last time; down the list.

16/1

3rd

10

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Mabre

10st 5lb

J: Miss Sophie Bain

T: David Evans

Stands his racing really well and as good as ever when winning an apprentice handicap at Newbury (1m, good) last month; respectable second on firm going at Bath a week later; below-form fifth over 1m2f back at Newbury 15 days ago but this is more his trip.

14/1

Form: 3312-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Serial hard puller, including since the hood went on, but shaped nicely on return from almost a year off recently, considering how free he was from a wide stall on his first crack at 1m; major player.
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7th

1

(9)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Fat Gladiator

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

midfield

11/2

7th

1

(9)

8th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Fat Gladiator

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Mixed form since returning from long absence March but he got back in the groove when scoring over C&D (hood reapplied) two weeks ago; 3lb higher from wide draw this time but he remains well treated on old form and has claims if he can back up that last run.

11/2

1st

9

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Fat Gladiator

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway from over 1f out, ridden and led final 110yds, kept on

6/1

7/1

Form: 01174-

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Went close first time out over C&D last spring but off a much lower mark and he might just need this after seven months on the sidelines; remains 4lb above his highest successful rating (Tapeta).
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5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

1st

5

(2)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Well handicapped on last winter's AW form and there were more encouraging signs from him when third at Chelmsford four weeks ago (visored first time); got loose before the start and withdrawn at Newcastle two weeks ago; chance if building on the latest run.

8/1

12/1

Form: 93-627 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Inclined to pull hard when behind two of these over C&D this month and will need to settle better from stall 10; holds each-way claims if so.
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5th

8

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

River Wharfe

9st 4lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, with five on turf and six on AW; his last success was off 2lb higher at Southwell in March but he's struggled since and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

12

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

8st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Conditions to suit and he is on a winning mark but it has been a long time since he won above Class 6 company; others are stronger.

25/1

6th

8

(8)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

River Wharfe

9st 4lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace when winning at Southwell (7f, AW) in March but he's been below that level in three starts since; all five wins on turf have been at Brighton and others have stronger claims.

14/1

7th
3 (11)
Meng Tian

10/1

Form: 7-7335

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Been running fairly well in blinkers this year without looking to have anything in hand at the weights; his previous efforts at beyond 7f haven't been convincing and stall 11 won't help.
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6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

7f and 8.5f Tapeta winner; below par on his final start of last year and on his return at Wolverhampton; capable of being competitive from this mark but is not the most reliable.

13/2

6th

6

(2)

2nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 6lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

led narrowly, switched right and against near rail soon after start, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

13/2

9th

8

(6)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meng Tian

9st 9lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: S Woods

C&D winner one year ago; ended 2024 with a couple of fair efforts at Chelmsford; has an absence to contend with but this is his first foray into 0-50 company and he's a serious player.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1800-0 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a small-field Yarmouth handicap (1m, soft) for Alan King last May but has struggled since, including over hurdles; this is a bit easier but the yard switch needs to have helped.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

24th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Scored at Yarmouth (1m) in October but he came in last of seven at Newcastle (1m) last month; he needs to get back on track.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 11lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

disputed lead

10/1

8th

8

(2)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Forward Flight

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has gained both wins at Yarmouth, latest in October (penultimate run); almost 9l behind Big Bear Hug at Newmarket last time; something to prove back on AW.

8/1

9th
4 (9)
Semser

16/1

Form: 80168- C

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Wins came after a recent outing, both off lower marks; one of them came here at 1m4f so an easy 1m can only look a bare minimum after six months off.
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7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

10th
11 (8)
Mr Marvlos

16/1

Form: 04727-

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent last season having missed a chunk of career; should be up to winning off this sort of mark when things fall right and is worth a market check back from seven months off in first-time headgear.
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12th

13

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Mr Marvlos

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: T J Kent

0-18 overall and, after 265 days off, never dangerous in his two starts last month; several minor honours last year and one was a C&D second, which would make him look well handicapped but he's not the percentage call.

16/1

12th

13

(7)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Mr Marvlos

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: T J Kent

0-18 overall and, after 265 days off, never dangerous in his two starts last month; several minor honours last year and one was a C&D second, which would make him look well handicapped but he's not the percentage call.

16/1

8

(2)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mr Marvlos

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: T J Kent

No wins in 18 starts and was only seventh of nine runners over 7f at Kempton on his return from a break; needs to step up on that effort, though 1m is fine for him.

10/1

12/1

Form: 40410- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Wildly inconsistent last year, his two wins coming at big prices; has gone well fresh before but is having just his second AW run and others are more likely.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Darvel

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to form with second in amateur riders' race at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last month and is still on a good mark but has become far too inconsistent to rely upon, and his habit of starting slowly is another worry.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

13:56 Brighton

Darvel

11st 0lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Three-time winner last year at a mile but slow starts have become a habit and was tailed off last time despite racing prominently.

40/1

13th

2

(8)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

Darvel

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Did well last year (three wins; one over C&D) but is yet to strike form after three starts this season and slow starts have become a serious issue; goes without usual blinkers today; comes with risk.

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.90
Straight Forecast £14.69
Tricast £66.49
Trifecta £78.20

Selections

D Express:

Hul Ah Bah Loo

The Guardian:

Mabre

SPOTLIGHT:

Fat Gladiator

TOPSPEED:

River Wharfe

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

Telegraph:

Hiromichi

Daily Mirror:

Hul Ah Bah Loo

The Sun:

Hul Ah Bah Loo

The Star:

Hul Ah Bah Loo

The Times:

Fat Gladiator

POSTDATA:

River Wharfe

Daily Mail:

Mabre

Daily Record:

Mabre