April 26 / 18.10 Lingfield (AW)

18.10

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.00
  • Place: £5.50

Form: 5950-3

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has record of 0-16 but she returned from 308 days off with a creditable third of 11 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last month; not out of this if she can build on it but that's not assured and she has since been withdrawn after giving trouble in the stalls.
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5th

10

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

5th

10

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

10th

9

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

ducked left start, took keen hold, soon prominent

9/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-6884 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins for another yard; he made an encouraging stable debut at Southwell last week (1m) when having to wait for a gap to appear; Oisin Murphy takes over today and he's handicapped to go well.
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6th

1

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Derek Shaw

Conditions to suit and he ran well in defeat at Chelmsford (5f) in February/March; didn't run badly in a stronger C&D handicap last week and he can feature prominently back into 0-55 company.

6/1

7th

10

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buraback

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Derek Shaw

Finished a solid second at Chelmsford (5f Class 6) on his last two starts and his turn looks near; back up in grade but receives weight all round and remains favourably treated on plenty of form; not dismissed.

7/1

3rd
12 (5)
Inaam

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 121513 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He has been in good form all year, winning three times at this track (once over 6f and twice over this trip); went close again last time and he should find this being run to suit; still on a winnable mark.
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5th

5

(5)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

8st 13lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: John Butler

Winner of 12 AW races, three of them this year at 6f and 7f on this track; the weights favour Navy Drums on their C&D form in February (his most recent 6f run here) but the latter had the better run of the two by some way; continues in very good form and looks sure to go well.

11/2

3rd

12

(5)

26th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

He has been in good form all year, winning three times at this track (once over 6f and twice over this trip); went close again last time and he should find this being run to suit; still on a winnable mark.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:40 Lingfield (AW)

Inaam

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

towards rear

2/1

8/1

Form: 09-911 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to a 1m win here last month; followed up over 1m at Chelmsford three days later; still feasibly weighted and quick enough to cope with the drop back to 7f; one to consider.
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9th

11

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Taskheer

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel Steele

Three-time Polytrack winner, twice in a hood, who goes in first-time cheekpieces; has been enjoying a consistent spell, albeit at the bottom level.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel Steele

Dual course winner who has finished placed in his last four runs including when third in a classified event at Southwell (1m) in January; should be fine on this drop back in trip and he's respected back from a short break.

7/2

3rd

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Daniel Steele

Five-time winner who has finished placed in his last three runs including a close call in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Monday; should give it another good shot back on Tapeta and he's respected.

3/1

20/1

Form: 3-6276 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second at Chelmsford (1m) in February off a 2lb higher mark; not quite so good in either run since and this looks competitive enough for him.
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10th

7

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

11-time winner, most recently from off the pace over C&D last month; not in same form on either 8.6f start at Wolverhampton since, though, and might still be a shade too high in the weights.

12/1

6th

5

(2)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

13:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Came from off the pace (in refitted blinkers) to run down Von Krolock in a 7f apprentices' handicap at Southwell (10-1) on penultimate start; only eighth (King Of Speed fourth) over C&D subsequently; 4lb higher now, with a different claiming rider booked.

11/2

8th

12

(12)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

River Wharfe

9st 3lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Successful in 0-55 apprentice event under Myla Coppins at Southwell (7f) last week, taking AW record to 6-45; this is a slightly better race but he escapes a penalty; dual C&D scorer; respected.

9/2

Form: -22726

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
His three wins have all come over 6f at Wolverhampton but he has also gone very close over this C&D; well drawn to attack but he could prove vulnerable close home; David Probert replaces a 7lb claimer.
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9th

11

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: D Donovan

Three-time C&D winner, ridden prominently for those successes, and now 8lb lower than for the latest of them; not hit top gear in three runs for this yard and he'll be 3lb lower from the weekend; still needs a market check with blinkers tried for the first time.

12/1

8th

11

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

13:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: D Donovan

All three wins over C&D in 2022; promising start for new yard after Christmas but he ran no race at Southwell (mixed record there but does handle the surface) ten days ago and now has the hood discarded; on a good mark at present and may well return to form back here.

8/1

11th

2

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

The Nail Gunner

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: D Donovan

Prominent racer whose three career wins have come over 6f at Wolverhampton (when trained by Ivan Furtado); shaped nicely under his optimum conditions on stable debut ten days ago but he has a bit more to prove at this venue; one to keep an eye on in the betting.

5/1

7th
10 (10)
Nefarious

16/1

Form: 7-0787 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 63187- CD

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner over C&D in November, coming from off the pace to win with something to spare; not matched that effort twice since but should find this being run to suit and he has the ability to play a big part if the cards fall right for him.
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6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

Form: 466-44 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
She returned from a break with two solid efforts over C&D last month, finishing behind Inaam more recently when trapped wide and racing freely; could do with settling better today.
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6th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Bear To Dream

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Six-time winner, with five of those wins coming on turf; ran well when second of 11 here on the AW in December and switches to turf on her first start since; seems unsuited by ground softer than good.

13/2

6

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Bear To Dream

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Michael Attwater

Below par last time but generally consistent otherwise of late and may rebound; has plenty of Brighton form, including four wins; not dismissed.

12/1

10/1

Form: 5-5813 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
The headgear has been left off for her last two starts and she has responded by winning a C&D handicap and then finishing a close third at Yarmouth; drawn wide but plenty to like otherwise.
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8th

5

(10)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Luna Queen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sheena West

switched sharply right soon after start, held up in rear

8/1

7th

7

(4)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Queen

8st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Three wins for Conrad Allen, including C&D, and she's back to her latest winning mark; may well come on for last month's stable/seasonal debut (7f, good to firm) and she's not ruled out.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Luna Queen

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sheena West

Won three handicaps (two here (AW) and one on slow turf at Yarmouth; handles fast ground) when trained by Conrad Allen; sold for 4,200gns last November; fair mark if ready to roll on stable debut after eight months off.

7/1

Form: 129-51 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins at other AW tracks since joining this yard, latterly at Kempton in a first-time visor seven weeks ago; Billy Loughnane on again but he does have more on his plate up 6lb.
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6th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Winner in a first-time visor last spring and again for headgear going back on early in the year (aids off tonight); has lost his way of late and remains 3lb above his last successful mark.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Mark Loughnane

Winner in a first-time visor last spring and again for headgear going back on early in the year (aids off tonight); has lost his way of late and remains 3lb above his last successful mark.

7/1

7

(8)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Rowe

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Returned to form when landing a Kempton handicap (cheekpieces reapplied) in January; backed that up with a close third over C&D but his form has gone the wrong way since then and he was laboured behind Port Noir here last Monday; headgear is now removed and he has something to prove again.

12/1

12/1

Form: 0-0735 CD BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two solid C&D runs last month, finishing behind Inaam on the latter occasion; can make a bold bid but others look stronger for win purposes.
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1st

3

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

His last four wins have come over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but he went close over a mile here in November and he races off the same mark today; needs taking seriously.

11/4

10th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer.

12/1

10th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer.

12/1

14/1

Form: 531616 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Can flatter to deceive but he has won handicaps at Wolverhampton (7f) and Southwell (1m) this year; not at his best in a Class 5 back at Southwell latest; stable also run Inaam.
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2nd

5

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Three C&D wins but perhaps even more effective on Tapeta; had the benefit of Jack Callan's claim when successful at Wolverhampton (7f) last month and although back up 3lb he's perfectly capable of finding another race off this mark.

5/1

1st

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored.

7/2

Form: 984-14 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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12th

6

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dulcet Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brett Johnson

prominent, soon went second

12/1

12th

6

(3)

20th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dulcet Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brett Johnson

prominent, soon went second

12/1

13th

2

(5)

10th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Dulcet Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Brett Johnson

led, headed and prominent after 2f

10/1

Non-runners

Dulcet Spirit

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £65.60
Straight Forecast £52.50
Tricast £424.56
Trifecta £631.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Buraback

RP Ratings:

Taskheer

NEWMARKET:

Split Elevens

The Star:

Nefarious

POSTDATA:

Buraback

The Times:

Buraback

The Guardian:

Buraback

Daily Mail:

Buraback

D Express:

Buraback

Daily Mirror:

Buraback

The Sun:

Buraback

Telegraph:

Taskheer

Daily Record:

Taskheer