August 15 / 15.30 Lingfield (AW)

15.30

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  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 202353 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran above himself from well out of the weights at Goodwood last month and backed that up when a close third over an extended 5f at Brighton 12 days ago; is 3lb higher now his new mark has kicked in but can't be discounted in current form.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 484547 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four-time Tapeta winner who's run well over C&D before; will need to improve on recent turf efforts if he's to take this.
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8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

3rd

9

(6)

26th Jan 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Lisa Williamson

All ten wins have been on AW including five at this track; runner-up off 2lb higher over C&D in September but it has been tough going since and others look safer.

33/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Lisa Williamson

Better at 6f these days and can be given a pass for his latest Southwell run (5f); second over C&D on his penultimate start and he is one to consider at this level.

12/1

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11/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 351815 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins already this year before finding a slow start her undoing off revised mark over C&D last time (some way off the front four, including three of today's rivals); player if getting away on terms.
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3rd

2

(2)

15th Aug 2022

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Wings Of A Dove

9st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Spencer

led but pestered, pushed along from over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 110yds, soon lost second

11/2

Form: 7-8353

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Couple of valid excuses in the spring but looked to have no complaints last time, again at a short price, and has been off for two months since; is a half-sister to a Chelmsford winner and may improve but will need to from stall 10.
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4th

9

(10)

29th Aug 2022

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Anniversary Belle

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Pam Sly

ran without near fore shoe, prominent, ridden when jockey dropped whip over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

11/2

4th

8

(10)

15th Aug 2022

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Anniversary Belle

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Pam Sly

pressed leader on outer, pushed along from over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong

10/1

8/1

Form: 2-4875

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Came in for support over 5f at Newmarket 23 days ago, when inclined to pull hard without the usual blinkers, and is another 4lb lower today; is proven on Polytrack and will find this a touch easier; worth considering.
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8th

8

(2)

28th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:57 Lingfield (AW)

Suanni

9st 2lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

C&D winner; knocking at the door at Wolverhampton of late, second last month and then running a fine race for third back there 11 days ago when setting a strong pace and only picked off late; well drawn and another big run looks assured.

7/1

3rd

10

(6)

17th Mar 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suanni

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

Wins have come mainly from the front and he came back to form when making most behind Global Effort over C&D last time (0-50 classified); is 2lb better off with that one and has a handy draw.

7/1

2nd

10

(2)

25th Feb 2025

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suanni

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Darryll Holland

C&D win last summer at this level; chased home My Turn Now at Chelmsford in November but he's not been at that level on his last three starts; well drawn but needs a revival.

11/2

5/1

Form: -00617 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Was landing a third C&D win when accounting for three of today's rivals at a big price early last month; has never been the most consistent and will need some luck if dropped in as expected from stall 9.
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3rd

5

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Saaheq

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: Adrian Nicholls

10yo who is without a win on turf since June 2021; it's possible he doesn't want soft/heavy ground nowadays; however, having dropped down the weights he's run well to make the frame on grass the last twice and might not be far away if handling conditions.

6/1

4th

7

(1)

7th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Saaheq

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Veteran who is usually ridden by Mia Nicholls, whose brother Jack now takes over; ran encouragingly at Ripon (5f, good) most recently but it's three years since his last win on turf; others preferred.

13/2

3rd

7

(9)

5th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:25 Ripon

Saaheq

9st 5lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

10yo who has been beaten on his last 11 starts; however, he was in fair form on AW this spring prior to Chelmsford a fortnight ago, when suffering interference at the start, and he's an each-way possible off a reduced mark.

9/1

Form: 167214 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner who usually races up with the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well again but he just looked to find this mark beyond him over C&D in July when behind two of these (2lb higher than for his previous victory in June).
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6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

6th

8

29th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

Form: 06-652 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Offered more over 5f at Yarmouth last month but in a less-competitive, small-field handicap from the front (made all for his sole win last year); there are other front-runners here and he needs more.
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12th

2

(13)

6th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 11lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Goes well here; all four AW wins have been over C&D; third over C&D last month but below his best at Bath since; looks sure to go close at his favoured track.

14/1

8th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

His last four wins have come on AW at Wolverhampton; six C&D runs have yielded formfigures of 243234; third at Wolverhampton 12 days ago (for today's rider) and he should be in the thick of the action once again.

4/1

3rd

10

(2)

1st Jun 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Speed

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time C&D winner, latterly off 4lb higher in February; fine on Polytrack but the return here is an obvious plus off a career-low mark and he's another with claims in an open handicap.

10/1

14/1

Form: 278-90 CD

Last run: 199 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had some expensive defeats after running up a hat-trick last autumn and returns from over six months off today; is back to a mark 3lb higher than when last successful.
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8th

1

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Howzak

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Seemingly aided by first-time tongue-tie when causing 28-1 surprise on AW in February (6f) but absent since running as though something was amiss the following month and has become far too inconsistent to rely upon; not the percentage call on first turf start since summer 2024.

12/1

8th

2

(1)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Howzak

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Liam Bailey

Returned to form out of the blue when winning a C&D handicap last month (tongue tied first time); fair effort at Southwell (5f) one week later and he will be happier back up in distance.

11/4

10th
9 (4)
Khurumbi

8/1

Form: -42253 BF

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for Edward Bethell in the spring and debuts for a new yard having been picked up for 6,500gns last month; the cheekpieces come off as she tackles 5f for the first time; would want to see some support.
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11th

9

(11)

29th Nov 2022

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Khurumbi

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

towards rear, prominent on outer after 2f

33/1

8th

13

(7)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Khurumbi

8st 11lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Luke Dace

pressed leader, led after 1f, pushed along when headed over 2f out, ridden from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

25/1

8th

8

(5)

24th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:04 Chelmsford (AW)

Khurumbi

9st 4lb

J: Mollie Phillips

T: Luke Dace

slowly into stride and squeezed out start, in rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous (jockey said filly suffered interference leaving the stalls)

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £41.00
Straight Forecast £36.37
Tricast £279.46
Trifecta £343.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Suanni

NEWMARKET:

King Of Speed

The Guardian:

Mick's Spirit

Daily Express:

Wings Of A Dove

POSTDATA:

Saaheq

Daily Record:

The Defiant

RP Ratings:

Suanni

The Times:

Suanni

Telegraph:

King Of Speed

The Star:

King Of Speed

Daily Mirror:

Mick's Spirit

The Sun:

Wings Of A Dove

Daily Mail:

Saaheq