March 29 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

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  • Prize money: £4291.88
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 84233- CD BF

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Regressed for Richard Hughes last year, latterly in headgear, before being picked up for 20,000gns; on the plus side he won first time out as a 2yo and 3yo (C&D) and his new trainer's sole winner to date came with one picked up from elsewhere on stable debut.
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2nd

4

(10)

10th Nov 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

10st 11lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Won 6f handicaps at Lingfield (AW) on his first two starts for Dylan Cunha, the second of them off just 1lb lower; perhaps sharper for last month's return from a break over 7f here; good amateur booked; not ruled out.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

20th Oct 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

9st 13lb

J: G Cheyne

T: Dylan Cunha

Triple Lingfield AW winner who scored on debut on Tapeta (Wolverhampton); all wins over 6f but seems to stay this trip, though didn't get home over 7f on turf at Newbury last time and uphill finish here might catch him out.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Gold Medal

9st 11lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

walked to post, hampered start, in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-2122

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish gelding who has just one win (Tapeta novice) to go with numerous near-misses; hard to knock his consistency since returning from a wind op but the handicapper ultimately knows where he is as a result.
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6

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Thismydream

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

20/1

5

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thismydream

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

11th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Thismydream

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 331423 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has done a lot of his winning in the spring/autumn, mainly on Polytrack, including three times over C&D (latterly off 6lb lower early in the month); remains ultra-consistent and looks set to go well again.
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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

Form: 480-31 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Progressive since undergoing wind surgery, winning four this winter and going 21lb up the weights; has done it on Polytrack but has a particularly good record at Newcastle and he'll need a bit more again.
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10th

5

(3)

21st May 2026

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

One More Dream

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John & Sean Quinn

Dual course winner (6f/7f) and 3lb lower than when successful at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last September, but he can't be entertained on his performances in the meantime.

25/1

18th

13

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

One More Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

The winner of 13 races, but just three of them have been on turf; yet to shine this year and he was behind a few of today's rivals over C&D last week.

20/1

12th

14

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Thirsk

One More Dream

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Winner of 13 races and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but quiet in two starts at Southwell (6f, AW) since returning in February; needs to step up.

20/1

Form: 559428 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Nothing like as good as he was and has blown easier chances in lesser company of late; goes in a new headgear combination today.
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8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

6/1

Form: 922-46 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Six-time C&D winner, including fresh, who's back to just below his last successful mark; can never be ruled out at this sort of level round here.
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6th

2

(8)

31st Aug 2024

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

11st 3lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

towards rear

5/1

5th

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

Eight wins here, his latest in April (1m); three places behind Delta Legend over C&D two weeks ago and, although he can never be dismissed at this track, he does look held.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Teal

Multiple course winner who recorded his first 1m win here in April; ran well on turf here last time (drawn poorly) and he's one to take seriously with his rider's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

25/1

Form: /60-70

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Useful early 2yo who was barely seen last year before picked up from Robert Cowell for 10,000gns; may need more help from the handicapper before he's competitive again and is likely best watched unless there's good money around.
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9th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:20 Carlisle

Little Earl

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Regressive 4yo who has been unplaced all seven starts for Ruth Carr this year; continues to slip down the weights but was particularly disappointing when returning to turf ten days ago and has a lot more to prove than some.

16/1

14th

5

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Little Earl

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

No win since juvenile days (then with Robert Cowell) and yet to take advantage of a falling mark; wasn't beaten all that far, some 3.5l, when fourth in first-time blinkers at Wolverhampton (7f) a fortnight ago; sits 2lb lower and drops back in trip; trainer won this race in 2017 and 2021.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

25th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Little Earl

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ruth Carr

His mark continues to fall and he didn't run badly when upped to 7f and sixth of 13 at Southwell (Tapeta) last time; however, he needs something extra in the first-time blinkers if he's to win this.

13/2

8th
8 (4)
Nefarious

25/1

Form: 587-07 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has done most racing over another furlong; is 5lb below his last winning mark but hasn't shown enough in two runs back from an absence to warrant consideration.
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8th

9

(6)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nefarious

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Began 2022 with 7f course win off mark 15lb higher than today's but has been out of form since returning from a layoff in February and needs to turn a corner.

16/1

8th

7

(6)

15th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nefarious

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

held up in last, niggled along after 2f

10/1

7th

10

(10)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Nefarious

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Yet to discover his best form this year but he's edging down the weights and last time at Kempton was a bit better; this looks competitive enough though.

16/1

Form: 58859- C

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Doesn't win often these days and has done most racing over 5f; the handicapper's giving him every chance but that's as a result of him having gone backwards since returning from a break.
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7th

6

(8)

20th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:35 Southwell (AW)

Thegreatestshowman

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

Losing run up to 22, but runner-up on consecutive days last week, firstly in a similar contest to this at Chelmsford (6f, Tapeta) and then a 0-55 handicap at Yarmouth (6f, good); should go well again, but others preferred for the win.

4/1

2nd

8

(6)

9th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:20 Yarmouth

Thegreatestshowman

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Amy Murphy

Dropped a long way in the weights and even this season's best would give him claims at this level; declared 8.20 Chelmsford Tuesday.

8/1

2nd

9

(5)

8th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Thegreatestshowman

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Amy Murphy

Losing run now up to 20, but he won over C&D winner as a 3yo and this will be his first go at this level; good draw and no surprise if he figures.

7/1

Form: 734-96

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
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5th

1

(1)

5th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Lingfield

Pinwheel

10st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: George Baker

Placed twice off higher marks this spring (7f/6f) but two lesser efforts have followed and he's now 0-11 in Britain; will need to up his game here; seems versatile regarding ground.

7/1

6th

1

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Goodwood

Pinwheel

10st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Baker

0-10 since arriving from France where he won over 7f; seemed to be finding his level when going close at Brighton (6f, good to firm) but then disappointed at Chepstow when good to soft should have been okay; others appeal more.

7/2

7th

4

(2)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

15:15 Chepstow

Pinwheel

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

7f winner in France as 3yo; has mostly found it hard work in Britain but he's better handicapped now and had close calls on the AW (7f) and at Brighton (6f) on his last two starts; can give it a good shot again.

5/2

Non-runners

Pinwheel

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Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £27.60
Tricast £85.85
Trifecta £112.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

One More Dream

RP Ratings:

Lilkian

SPOTLIGHT:

Gold Medal

The Star:

Nefarious

The Times:

Gold Medal

D Express:

Gold Medal

Telegraph:

One More Dream

The Guardian:

One More Dream

The Sun:

One More Dream

Daily Record:

One More Dream

TOPSPEED:

Lilkian

NEWMARKET:

Lilkian

Daily Mail:

Lilkian

Daily Mirror:

Lilkian