September 20 / 15.20 Lingfield (AW)

15.20

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Airey Miller Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Airey Miller Nursery Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 212 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on his second start at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) in July and, after having been gelded, he finished second of 11 under his penalty in a Wolverhampton novice (5f, Tapeta; 1-2) last month; doesn't look thrown in on nursery debut, but still unexposed and stable 21-68 (31%) here in past five seasons; has to make the shortlist.
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16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 615 CD BF

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts over 6f on turf earlier in the year, but managed to win a five-runner maiden over C&D in between; makes his nursery debut having been gelded since last seen in June, but he will need to return at the top of his game in order to figure; drawn wide.
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6th

7

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Diomed Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Third, beaten 1.25l by Over Spiced, in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that represented his best turf result but this race will demand an even bigger effort.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Diomed Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Stuart Williams

Big chance on his AW form but he has finished out of the placings in all nine turf runs; BHA mark is 15lb lower on turf but he's likely to remain vulnerable.

14/1

6th

3

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diomed Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Won from a similar mark at Lingfield (5f; 8-1) in November; form levels have dipped since finishing third back there in January, failing to beat a single rival the last twice; is 2-4 over C&D, so it's possible that added cheekpieces can rekindle a spark.

7/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 343028

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden whose two best RPRs have been achieved on Polytrack, the latest when beaten a neck into second of four in a first-time tongue-tie on nursery debut at Chelmsford (5f) last month; return to the AW should suit, but others hold more compelling claims.
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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

6th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:22 Lingfield

Agostino

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Robert Cowell

All four wins have come on the AW at Chelmsford including from 2lb lower on his reappearance in May (5f); however, he is 0-26 elsewhere and 0-15 on turf so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

Form: 210

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on her second start at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month, but out of her depth in a Group 3 at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) last time; half-sister and dam both won on the AW so the different surface may not be a major issue on nursery debut, but not sure the return to 5f on a sharp track will be ideal.
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12

(12)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song Of Success

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Appeared to appreciate the step up in trip when winning over C&D in September, but didn't build on that effort at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last month; going back up to 7f may help, but the outside stall won't.

9/1

5th

7

(6)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Song Of Success

10st 1lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: James Fanshawe

6f winner for Richard Hughes last summer; off the mark for current stable when dictating matters in a 0-70 fillies' handicap at Wolverhampton last month (7f); only 2lb higher but things might not pan out so smoothly a second time.

9/2

1st

2

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song Of Success

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: James Fanshawe

prominent, led after 2f

6/1

Form: 421311 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Successful in three of her last four starts (including on Polytrack) and although she only got the race in the stewards' room at Sandown (5f, good) last month, the form has been boosted with the horse demoted in her favour gaining compensation since; only 2lb higher and her sire is 8-25 (32%) here since 2018; respected.
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8th

6

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:30 Chelmsford (AW)

New Hope Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

awkward start, towards rear, hung right and dropped to last over 1f out

7/1

6

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:30 Chelmsford (AW)

New Hope Bullet

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

Record over C&D reads 133 and her latest third of six behind The Defiant here (first-time blinkers) was even better than it looked with the blindfold being removed late; down another 1lb but the draw hasn't been kind; no headgear today.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41106 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a Ripon maiden (5f, good) and Beverley novice (5f, good) in the summer, but has found life tougher in nurseries since; two of her siblings and her dam were successful on the AW, but she needs to resume her progress.
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12th

9

(9)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

California Gem

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

All three wins in Britain came over the minimum trip; too keen on last month's yard debut and hard to fancy here.

33/1

9th

2

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

California Gem

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian Murray

always behind

16/1

7/1

Form: 6282 BF

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in two of his four starts on turf, the latest when beaten a neck at Nottingham (5f, good) in June; a few winners have come out of that race, but he makes his AW/nursery debut after 80 days off so there is a chance he may just need it.
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8th

8

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Estate

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Two 5f handicap wins in Class 5 company this season; effective at this track but he was well held when returned to 6f at Windsor three weeks ago; remains opposable at this trip.

16/1

9th

12

(12)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Estate

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

8th

12

(8)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Estate

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

Form: 221620 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has faced some stiff tasks as when outclassed in the Queen Mary, but has won once and finished runner-up in four starts outside of Pattern company; makes her AW/nursery debut after three months off having undergone wind surgery in the meantime; her sire is 7-27 (26%) here in past five seasons so worth a second look.
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2nd

5

(7)

19th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Primrose Ridge

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Darryll Holland

led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on

7/2

9th

16

(10)

1st Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 1

15:21 Redcar

Primrose Ridge

8st 6lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Darryll Holland

midfield but in touch with leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and edged left from 2f out, weakened from 1f out

25/1

Form: 3282

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four starts, including when beaten a head on AW/nursery debut over C&D last month; still open to further progress but a 3lb higher mark and the outside stall may be enough to stop him from going one better.
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21th

19

(16)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Brian Toomey

Capable in competitive races for the Coles, including on good to firm, but some rain would have helped and best efforts at 1m and 1m1f; left the Coles for 55,000gns in the autumn; best watched on debut for new yard.

50/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Thunder Ball

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

ducked left start, in touch with leaders, took keen hold 6f out, headway against near rail over 2f out, soon short of room, went second inside final furlong, kept on well

4/1

26th

18

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Thunder Ball

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

Useful handicapper whose form includes fourth-place finishes in the 2023 Britannia over C&D and this year's Spring Cup; ran poorly last time but may rebound in reapplied blinkers, having performed well in both attempts in this headgear.

33/1

10/1

Form: 334128 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made a successful nursery debut at Ffos Las (5f, good to firm) in July and only just beaten in a stronger event at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) later in month, but ran poorly in first-time blinkers (now removed) at Leicester (6f, good) last time; stoutly bred on the dam's side, so this sharp 5f on AW debut may not bring out the best in her.
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20

(1)

30th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Fox Degree

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Kate McGivern

refused to race

33/1

8th

13

(13)

18th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Fox Degree

9st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Miss Kate McGivern

reared start, towards rear

66/1

9th

10

(9)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 60y

15:00 Listowel

Fox Degree

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

towards rear of midfield, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.00
Straight Forecast £28.34
Tricast £343.91
Trifecta £363.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

New Hope Bullet

POSTDATA:

Princeville

LAMBOURN:

Thunder Ball

Daily Mail:

Estate

The Times:

Song Of Success

Daily Express:

Fox Degree

TOPSPEED:

Agostino

The Sun:

Princeville

The Star:

Princeville

Daily Record:

Thunder Ball

Daily Mirror:

Estate

RP Ratings:

New Hope Bullet

NEWMARKET:

New Hope Bullet

Telegraph:

New Hope Bullet

The Guardian:

New Hope Bullet