August 10 / 17.15 Lingfield

17.15

Good

Pristine Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Pristine Homes Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 665222

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Mick Channon with three consecutive seconds in the spring (1m4f-1m6f) and has made the frame in juvenile hurdles on both starts for Sheena West this summer; reverts to this code on a workable mark and can make his presence felt again.
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3rd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Calshot Spit

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Acts on fast and heavy ground; dual course winner, more recently when clinging on by a short head in December (2m2f, heavy ground); back on the same mark today but he's struggled in his last two runs and needs to get back on track.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 68864

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Last of six on handicap debut in June (1m4f) but her keeping-on fourth of eight here (11.6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago was more encouraging; moves up in trip with cheekpieces added today; further progress possible.
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7th

6

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Thunder Sparks

9st 0lb

J: Enzo Crublet

T: David Menuisier

0-8 and pretty much tailed off in her last two races at about 1m6f on the AW; however, she was second of ten in 1m5f good-ground handicap at Lingfield before those disappointments and cheekpieces (fitted for all those runs) are now off; one of the more interesting contenders given the yard she's from.

13/2

7th

6

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Thunder Sparks

9st 0lb

J: Enzo Crublet

T: David Menuisier

0-8 and pretty much tailed off in her last two races at about 1m6f on the AW; however, she was second of ten in 1m5f good-ground handicap at Lingfield before those disappointments and cheekpieces (fitted for all those runs) are now off; one of the more interesting contenders given the yard she's from.

13/2

9th

7

(8)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Thunder Sparks

8st 13lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Two competitive runs in 1m3f/1m5f turf handicaps at Lingfield before trailing home last at Chelmsford (wore cheekpieces the last twice); if forgiven that final run - and a modest AW record - then a case can be made.

7/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: -52442

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
In the frame four consecutive times since switched to handicaps and fitted with tongue-tie, most recently when second 0-70 grade at Newbury (1m5f, good to soft) last month; ought to pose a potent threat in this easier race.
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6th

10

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 5

19:43 Salisbury

Grey Owl

9st 1lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Emma Lavelle

Gained his only career win in this 12 months ago when 3lb lower and perhaps unlucky not to have won last week at Lingfield (2m AW) given the trouble he found in running; good or quicker ground might be ideal but effective on good to soft.

7/2

3rd

6

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Grey Owl

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win was at Salisbury (1m6f) last August but he's a reliable type who has hasn't been beaten far in his two runs this season including a clear second at Salisbury; looks worth another try at this trip and he's still unexposed on AW; shortlisted.

7/2

5

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Bath

Grey Owl

8st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Emma Lavelle

Well suited by a stiff 1m6f and his clear comeback second at Salisbury a month ago has been boosted by the winner going in again since; only 1lb higher and his claims are obvious.

3/1

20/1

Form: 89/63-

Last run: 332 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Gave good account when third at Bath (1m6f, good) last September but we haven't seen her since two heavy defeats over hurdles in the autumn and she's not on the shortlist today.
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5th

6

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Breccia

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Dual 2m AW winner who took a good-ground selling hurdle in April; slow-starting second under 7lb claimer at Bath (2m1f, good to firm) 12 days ago confirms that she is firmly in the mix.

9/2

2nd

5

(6)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:23 Bath

Breccia

9st 8lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Robert Stephens

Dual AW winner who took a selling hurdle at Exeter (2m2f) in April; placed behind Cherry Cola on only other visit to this track (1m6f) and some encouragement is drawn from her latest Salisbury effort (staying-on fifth); step up in trip in her favour; a possible.

5/1

5th
7 (6)
Nostromo

20/1

Form: 80-487

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Made quite promising seasonal/handicap debut when fourth at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) in May but two down-the-field runs over about 1m3f have followed; moves up in trip with cheekpieces added today.
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4th

7

(6)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Nostromo

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

in touch with leaders

12/1

5th

6

(10)

23rd Sep 2024

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nostromo

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Teal

Eight-race maiden who has not finished closer than 6l to a winner and he didn't improve for the step up to 2m at Lingfield (AW; 11-1) last time; others preferred.

7/1

20/1

Form: 605470

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Gained all three wins over 1m4f in Polytrack here, the latest in January 2023; out of form since returning from a break in June and not the percentage call on this rare turf start.
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6th

8

(14)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pablo Prince

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

Struggled on turf 12 days ago and remains without a win since September 2024 but this C&D suits him well and the pick of this year's form gives him each-way claims.

20/1

7th

6

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

19:32 Epsom

Pablo Prince

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

AW regular (four wins at around this trip) who was well held in this race last year; not disgraced back on turf when fourth in 1m2f classified event a fortnight ago but that brought his record to 0-8 on grass.

12/1

4th

6

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Pablo Prince

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Karen Jewell

All four wins have been on AW, including three at this track; has been running creditably this year and shouldn't be far away on this return to turf.

9/1

10/1

Form: 5206-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Absent for 11 months after two underwhelming hurdle runs last summer but made quite pleasing reappearance when sixth at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) 18 days ago and has possibilities here if that run brought her on.
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6th

1

(4)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Torbellino

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Karen Jewell

Ended a losing run when comfortably accounting for 12 rivals over 1m4f here in October; not in quite the same form when midfield back here and at Lingfield since.

14/1

6th

1

(4)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Torbellino

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Karen Jewell

Ended a losing run when comfortably accounting for 12 rivals over 1m4f here in October; not in quite the same form when midfield back here and at Lingfield since.

14/1

6th

3

(8)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:10 Lingfield (AW)

Torbellino

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

Course winner; ended a losing run when comfortably accounting for 12 rivals at Kempton last month (1m4f); could only manage a midfield finish back at that track two weeks ago; others look stronger for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 753324 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper last summer and has made the frame in four consecutive Flat handicaps (11.6f-1m6f) since returned to turf in the spring, the last twice with cheekpieces added; may not have much margin for error off current mark but is versatile ground-wise and probably won't be far away.
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3rd

1

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Basilette

12st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Runs this track well and posted career-best hurdling performance when scoring over C&D (good to firm) a week ago; 7lb penalty gives her a big weight to carry today but, nevertheless, she has strong claims.

15/8

1st

3

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Basilette

11st 11lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Ran creditably switched back to hurdles from the Flat last time, taking Stratford record to 1423214; seems weighted to the hilt but holds a solid chance kept to this venue and back up in trip; 1-1 over C&D.

11/2

4th

1

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Basilette

12st 0lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Completed a double over hurdles at Fakenham (2m, good soft) last October and she's done well back on the Flat this spring including a win on firm ground at Bath (11.6f); her last hurdle win was off 6lb lower but that was a comfortable success and she's in the mix back in this sphere.

9/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 732654

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over 1m2f when blinkers were added in May and should be fine over today's longer trip but his form has dipped in recent weeks and he's yet to add to his two Irish wins in summer 2022; visor tried today.
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6th

6

(3)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Kojin

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

1m6f/1m4f scorer last term and he wasn't disgraced despite racing freely in a change of headgear when fifth of 11 over C&D nine days ago; reverts to cheekpieces, replacing a visor; considered.

16/1

Form: 0-0684

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to be placed after six starts and ran no race at all on two of those appearances; kept on for respectable fourth here (2m, soft) last month and might be aided by first-time blinkers today but others look safer.
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4th

11

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

14:07 Bath

Ardara Rose

10st 3lb

J: Mr Ben Pollard

T: Richard Hannon

prominent, led after 1f, headed over 6f out, led again over 4f out, soon clear, reduced lead when towards far side over 2f out, headed over 1f out

14/1

10th

11

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield

Ardara Rose

8st 10lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to be placed after six starts and ran no race at all on two of those appearances; kept on for respectable fourth here (2m, soft) last month and might be aided by first-time blinkers today but others look safer.

8/1

Non-runners

Dirty Barry

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £31.90
Straight Forecast £30.61
Tricast £74.48
Trifecta £122.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Grey Owl

RP RATINGS:

Calshot Spit

Daily Mail:

Basilette

The Times:

Breccia

Telegraph:

Kojin

Daily Mirror:

Calshot Spit

POSTDATA:

Grey Owl

The Guardian:

Grey Owl

D Express:

Grey Owl

The Star:

Grey Owl

Daily Record:

Grey Owl

The Sun:

Basilette