September 20 / 16.30 Lingfield (AW)

16.30

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At The Races App Expert Tips Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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At The Races App Expert Tips Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nicely bred colt who was surrounded by subsequent winners when sixth of 12 on his Nottingham debut (1m2f, good; 14-1) in April; not seen since, but not hard to believe there is plenty more to come from him and stable is 18-62 (29%) here in past five seasons; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Believe In Stars

9st 12lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Sir Michael Stoute

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 2f

9/2

5th

3

(12)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 2

20:30 Yarmouth

Believe In Stars

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Has progressed with every start and was touched off in slowly run event at Windsor over 11.4f on reappearance; back in trip but capable of better, especially granted a stronger pace to aim at.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 2

15:52 Windsor

Believe In Stars

9st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won 1m2f novices at Lingfield (AW) and Goodwood (good; unraced on firmer) with 350-day absence in between; came up shy when favourite for handicap debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) in November but it's unlikely he was seen to best effect in a steadily run race; more to offer, including at about 1m4f.

6/4

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 54

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Similar level of form in both starts last month, finishing fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and fourth of nine at Ffos Las (1m2f, good); stable 30-119 (25%) here in past five seasons and each-way claims at the very least.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(8)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

Deferred

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

0-5 but has shown promise for his top yard and he got outpaced when third over Beverley's extended 1m last time; returning to 1m2f can help; respected.

6/1

3rd

1

(2)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

15:25 Beverley

Deferred

10st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Promise when second on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m2f) in September but took big backward step when last of ten on seasonal reappearance on Tapeta at Newcastle (1m) last month; from top stable and should be capable of better but needs to bounce back on second start on turf.

3/1

10th

7

(6)

9th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Deferred

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam 1m2f winner (RPR 78), sister to 7f/1m winner Angel Vision out of 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winning sister to German 1m2f Group 1 winner Greek Dance and half-sister to French 1m4f Group 1 winner Mountain High; enough to like on pedigree and stable has won the last three runnings, though with horses who had run before; market informative.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(11)

4th May 2023

Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Kensington

9st 7lb

J: Collen Storey

T: John & Thady Gosden

All three runs on AW under Collen Storey, placed on first two (1m2f/1m3f) and not needing to improve when she opened her account in novice at Wolverhampton (1m4f; made all) in October; makes seasonal, turf and handicap debut, probably the one most open to potential.

11/4

9

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 179y

Class 4

16:15 Leicester

Kensington

9st 2lb

J: Collen Storey

T: John & Thady Gosden

Placed on Polytrack on first two starts (1m2f/1m3f) and didn't need to improve to open account in Tapeta novice (1m4f) in October; makes turf/handicap debut after six-month absence but represents a top stable and has significant potential.

3/1

2nd

6

(4)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Kensington

9st 2lb

J: Collen Storey

T: John & Thady Gosden

in touch with leaders, slightly hampered after 2f, soon midfield, going okay 3f out, pushed along and headway on outer 2f out, soon ridden and led, headed final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

66/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 277 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
13-2 when ninth of ten in her only outing for the Gosdens at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) last December; makes her debut for her new yard having been picked up for 7,000gns in February; best watched.
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8th

9

(6)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Lovers Lane

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Robyn Brisland

0-7; didn't convince with her stamina for this far when last of the five runners at Lingfield.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who made a promising debut when third of 14 at Ayr (1m, good) in April and built on it when making all at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight later; form nothing to write home about and he has a penalty to carry on his first start since, but unlikely to be found wanting for fitness and there is probably more to come; hood given a go.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:08 Cork

Dubai Leader

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three races at up to 1m4f in Britain for the Johnstons; one of four runs for this yard was encouraging and there have been excuses the last twice on account of the draw and ground; off since August but not without hope.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
130,000gns yearling, but picked up for just 1,500gns last month; half-brother to 6f 2yo winners Ultra Violet (RPR 92) and Arion Fox (AW; 84); dam 1m winner (100), half-sister to Italian 1m6f-1m7f Listed winner Ryan and Group-placed 6f 2yo winner Highland Daughter; already gelded and best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:45 Brighton

Faithless Insomnia

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

14th

13

(4)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Faithless Insomnia

8st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold early, prominent, badly hampered soon after start

25/1

14

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Faithless Insomnia

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Phil McEntee

Went close in a 1m2f classified event at Lingfield in January but he hasn't come close to that level in three runs since; new headgear tried today.

33/1

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in two starts over 7f/1m2f on turf in Ireland in the spring; gelded since and makes his stable debut after four months off having changed hands for 11,000gns in July; major improvement needed.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:45 Exeter

Elmaftun

10st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

raced freely, led, ridden and edged right before 3 out, soon headed, weakened after 3 out

9/1

8th

5

(5)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Elmaftun

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Nigel Hawke

Has achieved little in three races on the Flat and three over hurdles; possible improver now handicapping in first-time tongue-tie but holds weak form claims as things stand.

25/1

8th

3

4th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

13:30 Hereford

Elmaftun

11st 0lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

/Well beaten in three Flat starts; tailed off on hurdle debut and when falling at Market Rasen last month; stable also runs Just Another One.

100/1

Form: 90

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Massive prices and beaten a long way in two starts over 1m4f on turf/Polytrack.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Worcester

Midnight Shimmer

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

0-8 on the Flat; placed off basement marks on consecutive 1m6f AW starts in February/March and has winning jumpers in his pedigree but will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

33/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

Low-mileage 6yo who was placed over C&D before going close over this trip at Southwell; disappointing when stepped up 2m back at Southwell latest but he's a contender on his 1m6f form; fitted with first-time cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

6

(3)

4th Apr 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnight Shimmer

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, led after 1f

8/1

Form: 642-96

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed ability for Kevin Ryan as a 2yo including when beaten a neck in a 0-95 nursery at Doncaster (1m, soft) last October, but not fired in two starts this year including on stable debut in a first-time hood (retained) at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month; best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

7

28th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:28 Ffos Las

Baikal

11st 7lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Grace Harris

Three hurdle wins this season, most recently when given a nicely judged Joe Anderson ride from off the pace over C&D (good) 12 days ago; 4lb rise is not excessive but the ground may have turn against him now.

4/1

Form: 54

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without ability in two starts and finished just behind an 82-rated rival when fourth of five at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; probably needs to improve again to figure, but this isn't a deep race so she could sneak into the frame.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

18th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Escape Free

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Dunlop

prominent, raced wide early, headway and pressed leader after 3f, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened gradually inside final furlong

4/1

8

(3)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Escape Free

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Harry Dunlop

Not without ability in two starts and finished just behind an 82-rated rival when fourth of five at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) 13 days ago; probably needs to improve again to figure, but this isn't a deep race so she could sneak into the frame.

11/1

4th

5

(4)

7th Sep 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Escape Free

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Harry Dunlop

towards rear, went third 5f out, ridden over 2f out, lost third and edged right over 1f out, held inside final furlong

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £4.63
Trifecta £17.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Believe In Stars

Telegraph:

Dubai Leader

The Guardian:

Baikal

RP Ratings:

Believe In Stars

NEWMARKET:

Believe In Stars

Daily Express:

Believe In Stars

Daily Mirror:

Dubai Leader

Daily Record:

Dubai Leader

The Times:

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Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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