September 20 / 17.03 Lingfield (AW)

17.03

Standard

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4536
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -68592

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a Newcastle maiden (7f) last September; hadn't offered much this season (often slowly away) until producing a better effort in defeat at Brighton (1m2f, good; rider dropped his whip when in front) a fortnight ago; interesting to see how he fares back on the AW from a 1lb higher mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(10)

5th Oct 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Euraquilo

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

mounted in chute, held up in rear, going okay but still plenty to do when shaken up 3f out, pushed along when not clear run 2f out, soon ridden and beaten (jockey said gelding ran flat)

7/2

1st

9

(13)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:03 Lingfield (AW)

Euraquilo

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

in rear, going easily and waiting for room over 2f out, shaken up and headway from over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead inside final furlong

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 44-232

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fourth to New London in a Newmarket maiden (1m2f, soft; beaten 8l) last October; placed on all three starts this year, including twice since introduced to handicapping (1m4f, Doncaster); the drop back to 1m2f looks helpful following a break; a noteworthy candidate.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

1st Oct 2024

Good

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

15:00 Sedgefield

Wholeofthemoon

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear

14/1

8th

5

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:55 Chester

Wholeofthemoon

11st 3lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

steadied start, switched left soon after start, held up in last, struggling 5f out, soon detached, tailed off from 4f out

16/1

15th

12

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:15 Chester

Wholeofthemoon

8st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Donald McCain

Below form sole start here, when upped to 2m last September on latest Flat outing (yard debut); 80-1 win on handicap hurdle debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in December, followed by two respectable efforts but he was soundly beaten on latest start; others are a bit more persuasive.

18/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 383240

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Placed on various occasions since last win (7f, Wolverhampton in early 2021); slipping down the weights and the eye-shields worn for his last three starts are discarded; whether or not he will truly stay this 1m2f trip looks questionable; others preferred.
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2nd

5

(4)

17th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Three course wins but all over shorter and remains vulnerable in a finish over this far; has enjoyed a consistent winter but remains 2lb above his last successful mark and only holds each-way claims.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

prominent

13/2

5

(12)

6th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baby Steps

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won over C&D in October and was placed on Polytrack and Tapeta in his next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield (1m2f; has form at that trip) last time; has something to prove again after that heavy defeat and he has a tough draw back at this track; cheekpieces removed.

10/1

Form: 324134 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Broke her duck in a maiden fillies' contest at Chelmsford (1m2f; 6-1) in June; out of her depth at Yarmouth before a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Class 5); a close second on her sole previous visit to Lingfield; needs slightly more but don't discount.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Tahasun

10st 1lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Henry Spiller

Much better on the AW than on turf, her two wins both coming on Polytrack including over C&D last summer; just 1lb higher than when chasing home a subsequent winner at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) in June and she could go well.

16/1

11th

1

(10)

20th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Leicester

Tahasun

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

Two wins over this trip on Polytrack last year; another sound effort on AW when second at Newcastle (1m2f) last month but she had failed to beat a rival on turf on her two outings prior to that; has a 5lb lower mark on the grass but others are still preferred.

9/1

2nd

4

(7)

21st Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Tahasun

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

Two wins over this trip on Polytrack last year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run well on Tapeta, but has failed to beat a rival in her last three starts (two on turf) so has a bit to prove.

16/1

Form: 770223 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Pacy and has progressed since sent handicapping; caught on the line at Nottingham (1m2f, Class 5, good; the winning rider received a suspension for excessive use of the whip) penultimate; handily draw, so could be a force; stablemate of Gargle.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

God Of Thunder

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles and on the Flat at Limerick last year; well exposed in this discipline; money for him over C&D last week when showed a bit more than of late, beaten around 6l; up in grade here.

10/1

7th

9

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

God Of Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won off 8lb higher at Limerick last year (12.5f, good); yet to hit form this season and behind a few of these when last of 20 at Navan latest; revival needed.

20/1

6th
13 (1)
Naasma

15/2

Form: 5653

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and showed ability in novice company for previous trainer Kevin Ryan; joined Pat Phelan in July for 14,000gns; made a pleasing stable and handicap debut (Epsom, 7f; good) three weeks ago; potentially more to come over this longer trip; interesting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Consistent mare who scored three times at Windsor (11.5f) last term and has posted two creditable efforts at Lingfield (latest over 2m) this year; C&D record reads 312; solid claims.

7/2

5th

6

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Reliable type who returned from over three months off with a creditable fourth over 1m4f here three weeks ago; versatile trip-wise and stays this far; each-way hopes.

10/1

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Naasma

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

Has gained all turf wins over the extended 1m3f at Windsor, including in three of her last four outings; switching back to elsewhere isn't ideal but she has bits of Epsom form; better than ever and enters calculations.

5/1

14/1

Form: 465327 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
No win since early 2021; claimed from Richard Hughes for £18,000 after finishing runner-up in a three-runner claimer at Leicester (1m4f, 11-8) in July; tailed-off last of seven on first start for Archie Watson at Salisbury (1m); easing in the weights with risks attached.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:50 Cartmel

Bugle Major

10st 11lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Archie Watson

Fair on the Flat but yet to make an impact over hurdles; brushed aside fairly easily after leading on final circuit at Plumpton (2m, good; refitted blinkers) this month; will need to show more tenacity here.

10/1

8th

9

14th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Bugle Major

10st 11lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

Three French Flat wins and he's 0-30 in Britain, though placed on many occasions; shaped quite well on hurdling debut but twice tailed off since; risky but opening mark of 83 would look lenient if showing his best.

8/1

11th

1

12th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Bugle Major

11st 6lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Archie Watson

led, headed but prominent before 4th, pushed along after 4 out

16/1

OUR TIP
8th
2 (10)
Semser

9/1

Form: 228016 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Productive last winter and just touched off by Chateau D'If over C&D (slightly better off at the weights today) in January; returned to form when scoring at Chelmsford (1m2f, Class 5) on penultimate start, with the heavy ground a possible reason for a poor effort at Epsom subsequently.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

Form: 004145 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Finished two places behind God Of Thunder over C&D in June, before hitting the target at Brighton (1m2f Class 6, good to firm); a tendency to pull hard (over enthusiastic) has restricted progress since; monitor only.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

7

(12)

4th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Due A Rum

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

slowly away, pulled extremely hard, in rear, switched right 8f out, pulled way into lead halfway, headed 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out

25/1

9th

12

(6)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:03 Lingfield (AW)

Due A Rum

8st 8lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

took keen hold, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

20/1

9/1

Form: 160108 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Led on the post when beating Semser by a short-head over C&D (from a 5lb lower mark) in January; campaigned exclusively in France since, winning at Lyon Parilly (1m2f, soft); returns to action from a near three-month absence with the talented claimer Harry Davies in the saddle.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(2)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Chateau dIf

9st 5lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

Both turf wins have been in France, but his other success came on this surface (1m2f) early last year; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Forge Valley Lad over the same trip back here this month (attempted to make all), but is yet to prove he wants this far; cheekpieces return.

12/1

4th

5

(6)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Chateau dIf

9st 8lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Amy Murphy

C&D winner last January and added a soft-ground handicap in France to his tally in the summer; inconsistent of late but down in the weights and new headgear is given a spin today.

20/1

9th

7

(2)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:00 Southwell (AW)

Chateau dIf

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Amy Murphy

Two of his three wins have been in France, the other coming at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) a year go; just behind Star Shield when third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in October, but this may be an insufficient test for him now.

20/1

7/1

Form: 647372

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Perhaps isn't the most consistent but she's shown enough to suggest that she's capable of winning a race or two; just failed to reel in the winner over C&D (Class 6; from a 2lb lower mark) last time; merits respect after a short break; stablemate of God Of Thunder.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

10th Oct 2022

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:50 Windsor

Gargle

8st 11lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

in touch with leaders, ridden and lost position over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

33/1

11th

14

(11)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:03 Lingfield (AW)

Gargle

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear, raced wide and minor headway from 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

7/1

12th
11 (12)
Codswallop

16/1

Form: 801694 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sprung a surprise with headgear removed in a modest Class 6 at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) in June; disappointing subsequently until a little better (fourth of six) at Leicester latest; sits 2lb above his winning mark; AW prowess is uncertain.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(3)

18th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

15:35 Epsom

Codswallop

9st 2lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adam West

9lb lower than for last summer's Nottingham win (1m2f, good to firm); creditable efforts in three of his last four starts and going back up in trip can help; not out of it.

10/1

4th

14

(5)

9th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Bath

Codswallop

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adam West

Sole win came at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) from an 8lb higher mark last summer; has worn various headgear and, although faring a bit better at Wolverhampton on penultimate start, has since taken a firm backward step at Yarmouth (last of eight).

14/1

Form: -21558 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a positive trajectory when winning at Nottingham (1m2f Class 5, good) in May; has failed to match that level of form since, although wasn't disgraced (fifth) in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor; still lightly raced (seven starts) so perhaps the blinkers can unlock a fraction more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(8)

20th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fifteenthamendment

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Marco Botti

midfield, headway from over 2f out, soon pushed along, in touch with leaders when not clear run over 1f out, keeping on when slightly hampered 1f out, soon no extra

20/1

5

(2)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:03 Lingfield (AW)

Fifteenthamendment

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

On a positive trajectory when winning at Nottingham (1m2f Class 5, good) in May; has failed to match that level of form since, although wasn't disgraced (fifth) in first-time cheekpieces at Windsor; still lightly raced (seven starts) so perhaps the blinkers can unlock a fraction more.

5th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Windsor

Fifteenthamendment

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Marco Botti

midfield, pushed along and switched left 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden 1f out, no extra final 110yds

7/1

9/1

Form: -76934 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
5-35 career, including 2-18 AW; relatively lightly raced in recent years; didn't shape badly on turf at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; keeping-on fourth of ten) last month and his last win came over this 1m2f trip (Chelmsford); is feasibly weighted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(9)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:50 Lingfield (AW)

Admodum

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: John Butler

5-35 career, including 2-18 AW; relatively lightly raced in recent years; didn't shape badly on turf at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; keeping-on fourth of ten) last month; could still have a bit of class for this grade; needs considering.

11/4

10

(14)

20th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:03 Lingfield (AW)

Admodum

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

5-35 career, including 2-18 AW; relatively lightly raced in recent years; didn't shape badly on turf at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm; keeping-on fourth of ten) last month and his last win came over this 1m2f trip (Chelmsford); is feasibly weighted.

9/1

4th

9

(7)

28th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

15:55 Yarmouth

Admodum

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

held up in rear, going okay but still plenty to do 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon not clear run and switched sharply left, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

Non-runners

Fifteenthamendment, Admodum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £13.79
Tricast £122.51
Trifecta £209.70

Selections

Daily Express:

Wholeofthemoon

RP Ratings:

Bugle Major

The Times:

Euraquilo

SPOTLIGHT:

Naasma

NEWMARKET:

Tahasun

Daily Mail:

Semser

The Guardian:

Admodum

Daily Mirror:

Wholeofthemoon

The Sun:

Wholeofthemoon

The Star:

Wholeofthemoon

Daily Record:

Wholeofthemoon

Telegraph:

Euraquilo

TOPSPEED:

Bugle Major

POSTDATA:

Bugle Major