August 30 / 16.25 Lingfield (AW)

16.25

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 267562 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any significant further progress since winning 7f AW novice in January, but kept on well for clear second in 6f turf handicap here this month and gets another chance off the same mark today.
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11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

2

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:40 Windsor

Saturnalia

9st 13lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins on AW and none since August 2023; thrown in judged on his three turf runs last summer and on AW form up to March, but his more recent efforts are not convincing; not proven on softer than good.

25/1

12th

12

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:44 Goodwood

Saturnalia

8st 4lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Has only won twice and stuck on a losing run; if he's going to snap that sequence it will probably be on the AW.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 255403 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to debut win in early 2022 but on a good mark now and ran well from the front in first-time visor on turf this month; will be suited by today's return to Polytrack and Oisin Murphy rides; high on the list.
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12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven of his eight wins have come on AW, including two over C&D; only 1lb higher than for his last success in October and he ran for a long way when fourth at Chelmsford 18 days ago; has good draw back at this track and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 574331 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned to something like best form when making all for clearcut success at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; 7lb rise demands more from him but this C&D also suits and he's evidently in good nick.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

5-40; runner-up to Without Delay over C&D (good to firm; in cheekpieces) last July and found another of these rivals - Roundhay Park - too strong at Ripon (in a visor) next time; ended last season on a downbeat note and no win since October 2023; monitor only.

12/1

11th

2

(8)

9th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

17:15 Carlisle

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

On a losing run and he came in a below-par fifth of eight in 7f Brighton handicap 34 days ago; more is needed in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

1

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Harriet Bethell

Dual C&D winner for his previous yard in 2022 but has only once been back; second of nine at Catterick (7f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) before keeping on for third at Ripon (6f, soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago; returns to Brighton and steps back up in trip from a handy mark.

3/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 525476 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over 1m+ since switching to current stable last summer but kept on well for very respectable sixth when dropped back to 7f at Wolverhampton this month, having been denied a clear run; can get closer to the target with better luck here.
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11th

6

(4)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Silver Screen

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

led

11/2

3rd

1

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Screen

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

7f winner (Tapeta) for Clive Cox as a 2yo; several good runs for current stable, including a keeping-on fourth over 7f here five weeks ago; one to consider back against her own sex and with William Buick booked.

7/1

4th

3

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Screen

10st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

midfield, headway final furlong, went fourth inside final 110yds

13/2

Form: 33-79

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when dropped to 6f for handicap debut three weeks ago (good to soft turf), but was placed in two 7f AW races (one over C&D) as a 2yo and remains unexposed; hooded for first time; could have a say.
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5th

7

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Red Hat Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Has not run badly in two starts back from around 18 months off but has never been quite this far before; goes in first-time cheekpieces (worn a hood twice before) back from ten weeks off.

10/1

7th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

C&D winner; made good progress in 2024 and he made a satisfactory return from a lengthy absence at Southwell three weeks ago; dropped 2lb and could take a step forward this time.

11/1

5th

1

(6)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Triple AW winner who was placed off 3lb higher at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) in October 2024 but he's been on the sidelines since; bit to prove after a long absence but he was progressive during his last campaign and he needs checking in market.

12/1

Form: 377-67

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs but was safely held in turf handicaps on first two starts for new stable (7f/1m; heavy ground on latter occasion); returns to AW with a bit to prove.
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6th

10

(11)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Dicko The Legend

8st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Beat Winged Messenger in a big-field 6f handicap at York last summer and he is 11lb better off with that rival today; went close at Southwell in April but he wasn't in the same form at Ascot 16 days ago; should be winning soon but perhaps not today.

10/1

9th

17

(18)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Liam Bailey

Just missed out at Southwell ten days ago (6f), finishing off his race strongly; 1lb higher mark and stronger opposition to contend with but his proven record in big-field events (first of 21, first of 22 and fourth of 24 on the three occasions he's run in fields of 16+) bodes well.

8/1

2nd

7

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Triple AW winner who is just 1lb higher than when beating his 21 rivals at York last July (following wind surgery; winning the race for the second year in succession); completely blew the start at Wolverhampton last time and best watched today.

15/2

20/1

Form: 516977 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Suited by this C&D and now 2lb lower than when leading close home on turf in May, but never got involved on turf here 18 days ago and his tendency to lose ground at the start has become a serious concern.
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4th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple wins include four over C&D; his losing AW run goes back two years but he's on a handy mark now and showed he can make it pay when close up at Bath (1m) recently after getting checked in his run; blinkers return and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; can be involved.

100/30

3rd

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner; goes well at this track and was outstayed over 1m2f here 15 days ago; this trip is a better fit for him.

4/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

13-time winner who has frame possibilities returned to Bath with AW reappearance under his belt; record here comprises a 2l fourth in this race last year and two wins over 1m.

3/1

9/1

Form: 0-3122 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Opened account with narrow C&D win in April, her 17th start, and was second on both subsequent outings (1m/7f); ought to give another good account today but has combination of wide draw and rise in grade to overcome.
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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

10/1

Form: -16444 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has not kicked on from her winning seasonal/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May, but looked suited by the drop back in trip when fourth over that C&D this month and has possibilities here if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.
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1st

8

(1)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

Chorus Line

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final 110yds, led towards finish, pushed out

8/1

4th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:15 Thirsk

Chorus Line

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

9th

11

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Chorus Line

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Has not kicked on from her winning seasonal/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May, but looked suited by the drop back in trip when fourth over that C&D this month and has possibilities here if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.

10/1

14/1

Form: 414235 C

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished well to win over 1m here in February and remained in good form until the spring, but this is his first start for 118 days and he's probably reliant on a strong pace to aim at over this trip.
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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

12/1

Form: 854865 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not firing on all cylinders on turf since the spring, but did not enjoy the run of the race before keeping on well for fifth over C&D a fortnight ago and is now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in the autumn; interesting.
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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

20/1

Form: 82862-

Last run: 482 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; kept on well for second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in May 2022 but not seen again since and has wide draw for this reappearance outing; back with Lee Carter after two runs for Henry Spiller.
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3rd

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

16-race maiden; signed off for Lee Carter with respectable third in this grade at Chelmsford (6f) in February but today's stable debut comes after a five-month break; blinkers (worn for last three races) left off here.

9/2

3rd

7

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lee Carter

Ran a bit better in the face of market support when fourth of ten in a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December (blinkered first time); less good over 7f three weeks ago; dropped further in grade and not discounted.

12/1

Form: 2-8808

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Began career with 6f AW novice win in November, but not much has gone to plan this year and he comes here after two heavy defeats in 7f turf handicaps; no headgear today; needs to get back on track.
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7th

11

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Maharajas Express

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in this race last year and he scored off 1lb lower at Chester (5f, good) last July; never a threat on his reappearance at Lingfield (6f) last month but he pulled hard and this drop back in trip is a positive; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he gets the breaks.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Won three times over 5f on AW/turf last year; stays 6f perfectly well and can easily be excused his defeat on heavy ground in September but has fitness to prove after a seven-month break.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £16.52
Tricast £93.39
Trifecta £128.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Ideal Guest

The Times:

Saturnalia

POSTDATA:

Silver Screen

SPOTLIGHT:

How Impressive

The Sun:

Purple Poppy

The Guardian:

Saturnalia

Daily Record:

Saturnalia

RP RATINGS:

How Impressive

NEWMARKET:

Silver Screen

D Express:

Silver Screen

Daily Mail:

Ideal Guest

Daily Mirror:

Ideal Guest

The Star:

Ideal Guest