August 05 / 16.15 Lingfield

16.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 813354 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Her first four wins were on AW but she made all for a clearcut success over C&D (good to firm) in June; has held her form fairly well since then and she's in the mix on this return to turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Coast

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who ran well when fourth of 13 at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) a week ago, but her losing run is up to 26 and she's unlikely to get her own way in this field.

9/1

4th

15

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Coast

9st 0lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2024 and she has failed to beat a rival in last three starts including over 5f here (firm) last week; not hard to look elsewhere.

40/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 37-361 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheeet with a cosy win in 6f AW handicap here last month; 9lb higher on this return to turf but he won off a similar mark at Nottingham last summer and is versatile ground-wise in this sphere; respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Consistency not his strong suit, but he is 2-5 over C&D and latest heavy defeat excusable on account of his wide draw; capable if on a going day.

33/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:07 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner who got back on track with a narrow success over C&D (17-2) in January; drawn out wide this time but he's only 2lb higher than for that last run and could be a major force again.

4/1

3rd
5 (13)
Kento

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 323648

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise during the winter but he's been well held in last three starts including on handicap debut at Nottingham (6f, good) in June; dropped another 3lb but he's now 0-7 and needs a major upturn in form; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Kento

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Tony Carroll

All three wins at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) including two this year; 0-9 on turf, though, and an easy lead seems unlikely, especially from a wide draw; stable also runs Wedgewood.

11/4

5th

4

(4)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kento

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

In fine form on AW this year, winning twice over C&D and placed in his other four starts; record when ridden by Rossa Ryan is 333113; leading contender.

11/4

3rd

4

(7)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kento

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Gained his third C&D success when narrowly holding on here 16 days ago (Henery Hawk was third); up 3lb but there's no reason why he can't go well again.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: -74213 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who scored at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and was a close third of 15 on her return visit three weeks later; on same mark here and she's a solid contender from good draw.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Most wins have come in the second half of the year and always after a recent outing; returns from four months off and she might need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

6th

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Six-time turf winner who is 1-15 on AW, but that win was over C&D in November and she was placed here (6f) three weeks ago; has wide draw this time but she's tactically versatile and could go well again on this drop back in grade.

14/1

1st

9

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:25 Bath

Lahina Bay

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has a patchy record but she won at Windsor (6f, good) in July and was a close third over C&D (heavy) ten days ago; 1lb lower than for that last run and has claims if she can back that up.

6/1

8/1

Form: 9-7794

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Struggled in her first four runs but she showed some promise when fourth of 12 in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW; 80-1) last month; settled better on that drop to 6f and has each-way claims if she can build on that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(5)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

15:30 Bath

Phoenix Moon

8st 13lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Four-time AW winner but 0-9 on turf; ran her best race on grass when second at Windsor 19 days ago (6f, good to firm) but there were no excuses and this is a higher grade.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Phoenix Moon

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Four AW wins to her name but she is yet to show comparable form on turf, including when a beaten favourite at Nottingham 11 days ago; may come good on the grass at some point.

5/1

4th

1

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Phoenix Moon

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Denis Coakley

Has done all her winning over 6f on Lingfield AW, including on reappearance when getting up in the final strides; no certainty to follow up, being 0-7 on turf and 10lb higher than last attempt in this sphere.

11/4

Form: 668584

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth over C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago but that took his record to 0-17 and stall one could make things tough this time.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Roman Spring

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Up in the weights following three wins in the second half of last year; not at his best in a couple of starts back off 3lb higher and might need more help yet from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

8

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Roman Spring

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three wins (6f, good to firm (twice) and 5f, AW) last year; didn't run badly on last week's return to action at Salisbury but he will need a step forward to take this.

8/1

3rd

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Roman Spring

11st 2lb

J: Mr Michael Try

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

It took him a long time to get off the mark but he was successful three times last year; goes on any ground, but may just need this after five months off; stable also runs Beau Jardine.

5/1

16/1

Form: 914320 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt when landing a C&D handicap (good to firm) in May; some creditable efforts since but she failed to beat a rival at Yarmouth last time and has a tough draw on her return to this track; passed over.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

16

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Moreginplease

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

1-33 but was placed in three of her five starts here (6f/7f) last year; does stay this far and could outrun her odds.

25/1

11th

16

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:40 Yarmouth

Moreginplease

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

1-33 but was placed in three of her five starts here (6f/7f) last year; does stay this far and could outrun her odds.

25/1

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Moreginplease

9st 11lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: John Ryan

1-32 and although not beaten that far the last twice, will still need to find improvement in order to double her tally.

33/1

Form: 492569

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has not really progressed and has been well held in three 6f handicaps (turf/AW); down the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Match Anthem

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Struggled back on turf last twice but he ran lots of good races on AW in the spring and is well treated on his two wins late last year; has record of 29123 at Chelmsford and he looks interesting back in this sphere.

10/1

9

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Match Anthem

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Both of his wins have been on AW over 7f and he's yet to finish in the first three in six starts on turf; failed to beat a rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) three weeks ago and now drops back down to 6f with the visor back on (replacing cheekpieces); probably better on AW over a bit further.

14/1

6

(8)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Match Anthem

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Both wins over 7f on AW; form took a slight dip the last twice, finishing fourth in two turf classifieds, latterly here (1m, good; second go at the trip) lat month; on the plus side he's down to his last winning mark and seemed to stay this distance last time.

14/1

Form: 291417 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record and was out the back at Salisbury last time but he's won three times since March including over C&D (good to firm); probably still has some room to manoeuvre off this mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he stepped up again with a big run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

12/1

Form: 090255

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Went very close in a classified event at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in June but he's been held in fifth in both subsequent runs and latest was over C&D; bit to prove again in new headgear and he's now 0-21.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 3-7174 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended his drought with a strong-finishing win on AW here (6f; 12-1) in April but he's flopped in two runs at Yarmouth since; has quite a lot to prove again and others are more convincing; his turf wins have come on good/good to soft.
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8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield lately and has become a bit of a specialist over 6f there (112121); it's a different story here (8770) and that would be the concern.

11/4

25/1

Form: -34077 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best AW form for Archie Watson but he's been well held in three runs for current yard and latest was over C&D (seventh of eight) last Saturday; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-8 and others are preferred; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Seems only poor nowadays and he failed to beat a rival in 8.5f handicap here in March; others are much preferred.

25/1

11th

10

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

6f winner on Polytrack as 2yo but he's had a poor time of it since the summer of 2024, in handicaps and classified events, and has stamina to prove over new trip.

50/1

Form: 48781P D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Left his previous form behind with a shock win at 125-1 in Leicester handicap (6f, soft) in April; pulled up there next time but his jockey felt that he took a false step 2f out and this 4yo gelding still has potential in sprint handicaps; not ruled out back from a break.
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9th

11

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Both wins came over 6f on soft ground in 2024 but he's mostly struggled since the latest of them; off for 134 days and he's best watched.

40/1

8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Produced one of his better efforts in last C&D attempt but is by no means sure to reproduce it, being far from consistent; yet to win on AW.

33/1

9th

12

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:30 Yarmouth

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Snapped a string of lacklustre efforts when a much-improved third at Southwell (5f AW; 100-1); RPRs illustrate this is his optimum trip but whether he can replicate that latest effort back on turf is questionable.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £20.73
Tricast £138.47
Trifecta £155.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lahina Bay

The Times:

Big Bard

RP RATINGS:

Coast

D Express:

Morning Suit

The Guardian:

Watermelon Sugar

POSTDATA:

Lahina Bay

Telegraph:

Lahina Bay

Daily Mail:

Lahina Bay

The Sun:

Lahina Bay

Daily Mirror:

Coast

The Star:

Big Bard

Daily Record:

Big Bard