September 20 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

Standard

Ben Woollacott Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Ben Woollacott Memorial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 326827

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-11 in handicaps and not the most consistent with a good second of seven at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month followed by a lesser effort at Redcar (1m, good to firm); the drop in trip catches the eye, though, and there is enough speed in his pedigree to suggest it's worth a go; stable 15-64 (23%) here in last five seasons; interesting.
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2nd

2

(4)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Louis Steward

T: Saeed bin Suroor

slowly into stride and squeezed out start, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on well, went second post

7/1

4th

9

(7)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Saeed bin Suroor

in touch with leaders, raced awkwardly over 4f out, ridden 2f out, edged left and weakened inside final furlong

9/4

2

(12)

1st Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chief Of Staff

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Had looked exposed but the drop back to 6f saw him land a 6f Class 5 event at Lingfield 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and although he's drawn wide, he is likely to be dropped in; could rate higher as a sprinter.

7/2

2nd
7 (2)
Yimou

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 745035 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On a losing run of 22, but is much lower in the weights than when twice placed at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last October; encouraging efforts over 5f on turf the last twice and should be suited by the return to this trip; could go well.
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1st

2

(6)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Yimou

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Without a win since summer 2020 but has made the frame three consecutive times in cheekpieces in recent weeks (5f-6f), and competes off another career-low mark here; sports first-time visor for this first run at Brighton.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Yimou

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Dean Ivory

slowly away, towards rear

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Yimou

9st 10lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Dean Ivory

On a long losing run but is on a handy mark and ran his best race for a while when chasing home a well-treated one on Southwell AW 19 days ago; likes these conditions (all four wins on good to firm) and is likely to go well.

7/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: -07643 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has shown a bit more in his last couple of starts, finishing fourth of 12 over 7f here and third of seven behind Macchiavello in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; enjoys a 5lb pull with his old rival and is better drawn; each-way claims again.
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5th

4

(2)

25th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Bethersden Boy

9st 9lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

Winless since his 2yo debut and has regressed sharply this year, coming a stone down the weights; has a few fair efforts to his name over 6f on Polytrack, though, and is worth tracking in the market.

10/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

15:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bethersden Boy

9st 8lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

prominent, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

20/1

7th

4

(2)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Bethersden Boy

9st 4lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

Won 2yo debut; winless since but consistent at 7f/6f on AW in the second half of 2022, including over C&D; not in much form since back in December from a short break but two of those three runs were at 5f and he's not badly treated at present; often wears headgear but not today.

16/1

Form: 641652 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two 6f wins on fast ground at Salisbury this year, but showed he is effective on Polytrack when beaten a head at Kempton (6f) this month; only 1lb higher, but the draw hasn't been kind.
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11th

4

(2)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Michaels Choice

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Now beneath his last winning mark but he was beaten a good way out last time at Salisbury (6f) and he runs that track well; has been good and bad in the reapplied cheekpieces; bit risky.

10/1

7th

1

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Salisbury

Michaels Choice

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

4/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Lingfield

Michaels Choice

9st 12lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

carried right start, in touch with leaders

9/4

16/1

Form: 304497 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Hasn't always had the best of luck lately, but her performance at Goodwood (6f, soft) a fortnight ago was just plain disappointing as she should have enjoyed the ground; unplaced in three starts on the AW and on a losing run of 13; others preferred.
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7th

1

(8)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newmarket (July)

Cashew

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

10/1

2nd

1

(1)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Lingfield

Cashew

10st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won twice as a 2yo when trained by George Boughey; started out for this yard with two creditable efforts in May but she ran poorly at Carlisle a fortnight ago; drops into 0-70 company but others are more appealing.

20/1

7th

4

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:25 Carlisle

Cashew

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Jamie Osborne

Largely consistent but bit of a worry she's not won for over two years; nevertheless she should give another good account.

7/1

Form: 226232

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Scored over 7f at Kempton (Polytrack) and Southwell (Tapeta) in February; running consistently well in defeat since returning to the AW in July including when beaten a neck in first-time cheekpieces (retained) back at Kempton (6f) this month; just 1lb higher and ought to make his presence felt.
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11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

7th
12 (4)
Peggoty

7/1

Form: 857214 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the return to maiden company when making it tenth-time lucky at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) last month; finished fourth of 11 back in a handicap at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last time when around 2l behind Gidwa but ahead of Macchiavello; others may be better treated, though.
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11th

8

(10)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:55 Brighton

Peggoty

9st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Camilla Poulton

Won on Polytrack for Ed Walker in 2022 but has finished last at triple-digit odds on all three AW starts for Camilla Poulton this year; blinkers removed after one use.

66/1

11th

8

(10)

30th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:55 Brighton

Peggoty

9st 4lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Camilla Poulton

Won on Polytrack for Ed Walker in 2022 but has finished last at triple-digit odds on all three AW starts for Camilla Poulton this year; blinkers removed after one use.

66/1

10th

5

(9)

11th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Peggoty

9st 9lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Camilla Poulton

in rear, slightly hampered 4f out, soon detached, no impression from over 1f out

25/1

Form: 183456 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly when last of six at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) last time, but all three of his wins have come here, the latest over this trip in March; only 1lb higher and the return to this distance could well suit; not dismissed.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

9/1

Form: 263135 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six wins over C&D, the latest in June, and two defeats on turf in the meantime not hard to forgive as he is 0-17 on grass; has won off this mark, but the outside stall presents a real problem.
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6th

2

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

11st 3lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Roger Teal

towards rear

5/1

5th

8

(7)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

Eight wins here, his latest in April (1m); three places behind Delta Legend over C&D two weeks ago and, although he can never be dismissed at this track, he does look held.

20/1

6th

6

(8)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Swiss Pride

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Teal

Multiple course winner who recorded his first 1m win here in April; ran well on turf here last time (drawn poorly) and he's one to take seriously with his rider's 5lb claim a bonus.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 253405 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the AW during the winter, the latest on handicap debut over C&D in January; 2lb lower, but will need to improve on recent efforts if she is to take advantage.
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10th

10

(4)

13th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Kodias Sangarius

8st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Henry Spiller

dwelt start

6/1

4th

5

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodias Sangarius

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry Spiller

steadied start, held up in last

7/4

1st

5

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Kodias Sangarius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry Spiller

She hasn't kicked on from her promising stable debut at Kempton in April but she's now 9lb lower and a two-month break could have freshened her up; one to take seriously.

10/1

Form: 586071 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner and bounced back to winning form when making all to beat three rivals at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) last time; only 1lb higher and could be a threat if left alone in front, but consistency not his strong suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Winless since 2022 and returned three poor efforts over the past year; would be a surprise winner back from four months off.

50/1

9th

9

(2)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Redemption

8st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Scott Dixon

A seven-time winner over 6f, with the latest of those coming in August 2022; failed to beat a rival home in his last two outings and he's opposable from out of the weights on his first start since March.

20/1

11/2

Form: -64471 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Having his eighth start and third for this yard when landing a gamble to get off the mark at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; may still have more to offer so a 5lb higher mark not the end of the world, but drawn wider than ideal.
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Non-runners

Macchiavello

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Payout
Exacta £23.70
Straight Forecast £20.63
Tricast £165.51
Trifecta £201.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Gidwa

The Guardian:

Michaels Choice

Daily Mail:

Macchiavello

TOPSPEED:

Swiss Pride

LAMBOURN:

Peggoty

RP Ratings:

Kodias Sangarius

SPOTLIGHT:

Chief Of Staff

The Times:

Cashew

POSTDATA:

Yimou

The Sun:

Macchiavello

Telegraph:

Gidwa

Daily Record:

Gidwa

Daily Express:

Michaels Choice

The Star:

Michaels Choice

Daily Mirror:

Swiss Pride