February 02 / 13.47 Lingfield (AW)

13.47

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.60
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 2030-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; placed on two occasions but the rest of his form is far less convincing; yard has stronger chance with Dors Toyboy.
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9th

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Won a 7f handicap at Southwell on his second run back with Dean Ivory; unable to back it up in a Class 5 a fortnight later; fully effective over C&D but others appear to hold stronger claims.

12/1

6th

5

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:58 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one rival home at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his first start since returning to this yard following a 161-day break, but he stepped forward from that when winning over this C&D 15 days ago; up in grade following a 3lb rise.

7/1

1st

3

(11)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

My Mate Mike

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Back with former yard after five months off but beat just one in 1m Chelmsford handicap three weeks ago; a fair 7f winner at his best, so he can't be totally dismissed with that run under his belt.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 3227-1 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Held on for neck success under Molly Gunn here (1m) last month, ending a long losing sequence; effective at 7f and can remain competitive back up just 2lb.
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11th

9

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Titan

9st 6lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

in touch with leaders

25/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Titan

8st 12lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins, the most recent off 7lb higher over C&D in January; only seventh in race won by Thoughtful Gift at Brighton in April and below par in three more 7f runs since.

8/1

4th

6

(5)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Sir Titan

9st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win in the last three years came on AW in January; last four efforts don't suggest he's about the regain the winning thread but this switch to classified grade may help.

8/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 6343-0 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
In consistent form towards the end of his 2023 campaign; better than bare result (hampered) at Wolverhampton last month; dual C&D scorer who is on a handy mark; respected.
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7th

3

(8)

8th Jul 2024

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Dean Ivory

awkward start and squeezed out start, in rear, raced wide and headway into midfield after 2f

16/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

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0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

16/1

Form: 310-95 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably returned to 7f at Wolverhampton two weeks ago but her strike-rate over this trip remains underwhelming; has registered most wins at shorter.
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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13207- CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Form dipped in last two appearances but looks poised to bounce back with Rossa Ryan up for first time; won off this mark over C&D early last year; interesting.
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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

6th
12 (6)
Outreach

6/1

Form: 2621-4 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has shown most of his AW form, including Boxing Day win, at Wolverhampton; ran creditably last month; change of venue is the question mark.
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9

(12)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Outreach

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Three-time Wolverhampton 7f winner who rarely runs on turf or in sprints these days; usually has plenty of use made of him but whether he'll be able to hold a pitch, down in trip from the outside stall, remains to be seen.

20/1

9

(12)

23rd May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:50 Bath

Outreach

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Three-time Wolverhampton 7f winner who rarely runs on turf or in sprints these days; usually has plenty of use made of him but whether he'll be able to hold a pitch, down in trip from the outside stall, remains to be seen.

20/1

10/1

Form: 31/53- CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran whose last success came over C&D in August 2022; raced only twice since but showed signs of retaining ability last time out (October); check the betting.
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7th

8

(9)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:47 Lingfield (AW)

Daring Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

towards rear

10/1

3rd

6

(4)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Daring Guest

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Wide-margin winner of a 7f Polytrack handicap at Lingfield in August; less good on soft ground at Yarmouth last month; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 70155- CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is a four-time course winner, most recently last March; however, needs to improve on his two efforts this winter.
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8th

8

(8)

18th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Divine Messenger

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Owen

Won three times at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) early last year, but out of the frame in three starts since returning in December; back off his last winning mark which was also the only previous time he wore blinkers, but something to prove down to 6f for the first time since he was a 3yo.

25/1

8th

5

(2)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:47 Lingfield (AW)

Divine Messenger

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Emma Owen

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

5th

3

(4)

20th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Divine Messenger

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Emma Owen

Nothing like the force of old but won three times over today's trip at Lingfield in early part of this year and, following a layoff, put in good front-running shift when fifth over 1m there a week ago; also suited by this track; contender if that recent outing has brought him on.

10/1

Form: 46-492 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins; went close in 1m contest here nine days ago; return to 7f isn't ideal but he's favourably treated off the same mark; due to go back up 3lb in future.
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4th

9

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Six-time course winner but had his disappointments here last year and has finished last in his final two races on the AW.

20/1

4th

9

(8)

12th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

18:00 Brighton

Rivas Rob Roy

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: John Gallagher

Six-time course winner but had his disappointments here last year and has finished last in his final two races on the AW.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rivas Rob Roy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

12-time winner including over C&D; has mixed record since last success in May 2024 but he's reached the frame here in two of his last four runs; things didn't go well over C&D last time but he had a wide trip in that race and could be dangerous if he can bounce back.

16/1

16/1

Form: 27838-

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Competitively weighted on bits of form but is inconsistent and still a maiden; not sure what to expect on return from 11-week break.
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8th

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

slowly away

13/2

3rd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, ran on well

5/1

4th

5

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Went very close in classified event over C&D (good to firm) in June; has failed to repeat that form since and latest defeat took record to 0-23; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

12/1

9/1

Form: /0004-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but shaped encouragingly in first-time blinkers here (6f) on latest outing; return to 7f looks ideal; first success is not out of the question.
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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: 75369-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden who has raced mainly at Kempton; competitively treated on best efforts but still has something to prove away from that track.
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9th

8

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Beauen Arrows

9st 1lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Michael Attwater

0-21; runner-up twice on Kempton AW early last year but well beaten last three starts, latest this January after nine months off; others preferred.

20/1

12th

10

(13)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Beauen Arrows

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Attwater

Hard to see belated first win coming upped to 1m for the first time off a 273-day break; drawn wide too.

25/1

12th

10

(13)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Beauen Arrows

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Attwater

Hard to see belated first win coming upped to 1m for the first time off a 273-day break; drawn wide too.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £126.30
Straight Forecast £91.71
Tricast £345.15
Trifecta £835.50

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Outreach

The Times:

Muy Muy Guapo

SPOTLIGHT:

Dors Toyboy

The Guardian:

Rivas Rob Roy

POSTDATA:

Sir Titan

RP RATINGS:

Perfect Focus

Daily Mail:

Daring Guest

The Sun:

Outreach

The Star:

Outreach

Daily Mirror:

Muy Muy Guapo

D Express:

Dors Toyboy

Daily Record:

Rivas Rob Roy

Telegraph:

Sir Titan