September 29 / 14.54 Lingfield (AW)

14.54

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At The Races App Form Study Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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At The Races App Form Study Restricted Novice Stakes (For horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 27 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made promising debut when keeping-on second at Doncaster (6.5f, good) in June and has strong claims if judged on that performance but was a disappointing favourite at Newbury (6f) later that month and is drawn on the outside here.
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3rd

4

(7)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell (AW)

A Taste Of Honey

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Responded well to positive rides for both wins at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack), but only fourth of seven in her hat-trick bid over this C&D last month and well held back on turf at Catterick (7f, good to firm) a fortnight later; cheekpieces given a go on this return to the AW and claims if bouncing back.

5/1

6th

4

(6)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:40 Catterick

A Taste Of Honey

9st 4lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

in touch with leaders

10/1

4th

7

(6)

11th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

13:50 Southwell (AW)

A Taste Of Honey

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Her two wins have come over this far at Lingfield, latterly dictating matters throughout on her handicap debut and comfortably accounting for a subsequent winner; up just 3lb for this Tapeta debut.

5/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 83

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a Listed 2yo winner; never dangerous on debut in July (6f) but fared considerably better when third (albeit left behind by front pair) in good-quality Ascot maiden (7f, good) this month, and that piece of form makes him of significant interest here.
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4th

6

(2)

8th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Saxon King

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Charles Hills

In good form after returning in May including wins at Newmarket (1m, soft) and Chester (7.7f, good), but out of the frame in his last three starts; may not want the ground to dry out too much and probably needs further than this now in any case.

3/1

5th

9

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Saxon King

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charles Hills

Progressive against his own age group, winning two of his first three starts (1m, soft/about 7f, good) before having a troubled run in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; however, he wasn't the same horse at Newmarket in July and an easy 7f may be a bare minimum for him.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 03

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt; took pleasing step forward from low-key debut when third of six at Chelmsford (1m) last month, keeping on well from the rear in race that developed into a sprint; features prominently in calculations.
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7th

3

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Four wins over 1m, including off this mark and 4lb higher, for previous yard; couple of encouraging efforts for new stable, keeping-on second over 1m2f at Doncaster (good to firm) latest; nicely handicapped and is unexposed at this trip; interesting contender.

11/2

2nd

3

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

14:32 Doncaster

Sudden Ambush

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times over 1m for Andrew Balding, the latest at Kempton in February; has not fared quite as well since but beaten just under 2l when sixth of nine in a Redcar handicap (1m, good to firm) on stable debut last week; didn't seem to stay on only run over this trip.

7/1

6th

1

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

15:12 Redcar

Sudden Ambush

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, towards rear

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 321 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed on first two starts (7f, Tapeta/7.4f, good) before justifying favouritism at Epsom (7f, soft) three weeks ago; faces tougher task under penalty here but ought to play a significant role.
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5th

8

(11)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

It was a narrow verdict over 8.6f here four weeks ago and he went up only 3lb; with that run under his belt and being a triple C&D winner, he should feature again if able to overcome a wider than ideal draw.

7/1

1st

6

(4)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three times over 9.4f here last year and ended that year with a keeping-on second over that trip; returns from two-month break on fairly tough mark, though, and this drop back to 8.6f is not ideal.

6/1

5

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Serious Look

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three C&D wins this year, the latest from off the pace in amateur riders' race three weeks ago; 4b higher tonight, though, and this contest may not pan as favourably for him.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
55,000gns yearling; fourth foal; half-brother to an Italian 5f 2yo/1m1f winner; dam 8.6f/9.4f AW winner (RPR 76), closely related to Group-placed 7f 2yo winner Devotion; has fairly good standard to reach on debut.
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8th

4

(8)

26th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Missing You

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

in rear

8/1

4th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Missing You

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

in touch with leaders

5/1

3rd

3

(8)

1st Jun 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Missing You

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

prominent, lost ground and shaken up over 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a middle-distance winning half-sister to Ascot Gold Cup winner Colour Vision; always towards rear (albeit on soft ground) on recent debut at Sandown (7f) and probably won't be seen to best effect until tacking longer trips.
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1st

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

16:10 Hereford

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

He's returned from a break in good heart this year, finishing fourth at Market Rasen (2m7f, soft) before getting closer to the target when 3l third at Southwell (3m, good); entitled to respect.

3/1

3rd

7

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:30 Southwell

Campaign Trail

11st 4lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Made a sound return to hurdles after four months off when fourth of nine over 2m7f at Market Rasen six weeks ago, fading only from the last under a positive ride; remains unexposed as a stayer in this sphere (quite useful over 2m on the Flat); considered.

8/1

4th

1

17th Feb 2026

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:37 Market Rasen

Campaign Trail

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Useful stayer on the Flat, but mixed form under both codes after an impressive hurdles debut at Doncaster (2m1f, good) at the end of 2024; not seen in four months but has a fine record fresh and remains unexposed in this sphere.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-sister to 9.4f AW/1m2f turf winner Sweet Promise (RPR 101); dam useful 7f 2yo winner, half-sister to Listed-placed 1m4f winner Acquainted; worth a glance in the betting.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Evening Story

10st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins last year included one on stable debut here (1m4f) in November; ran well when third of 14 over the same trip back here in June and and when filling the same position at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) 16 days ago, but this may not be far enough for her now.

3/1

3rd

7

(5)

18th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Evening Story

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Triple winner at up to 12.5f, including on Tapeta; 2lb higher than her last win, her latest effort suggests she'll need a further drop before winning again.

8/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:10 Pontefract

Evening Story

10st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Campaigned on AW since last September, winning twice; placed in competitive field on latest outing; successful at this course (good to firm) on the second of two turf attempts; interesting back here.

4/1

33/1

Form:

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a fairly useful and well-connected 1m winner but was last of 12 when 50-1 for debut at Haydock (6f, good to firm) four weeks ago; tongue-tie fitted here.
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
32,000gns yearling; 12th foal; half-brother to eight winners including very useful 5f-7f 2yo winner Masaya; dam 5.5f and 7f (Listed) 2yo winner, half-sister to Group 1 winners Spadoun and Satwa Queen; with a top stable; no surprise if he features.
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3rd

5

(8)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Smooth

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Improved to make a winning handicap debut at Southwell (1m; 7-2 favourite) last month but he faded into fourth of seven in his follow-up bid at Chelmsford last Saturday; that was disappointing but he still has potential for powerful yard and could kick on again on this return to Tapeta.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

14th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Silky Smooth

9st 6lb

J: Cameron Noble

T: Roger Varian

pressed leader

5/4

1st

10

(6)

29th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Silky Smooth

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

midfield

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
About 8l behind Serious Look when last of five on debut at Epsom (7f, soft) three weeks ago; that run wasn't devoid of promise but she's not the obvious answer here.
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10th

12

(5)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Game Is Up

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Winner over 1m here in February when first-time cheekpieces were applied; well held in three starts since and has something to prove on her first 7f outing for 12 months.

33/1

10th

12

(5)

28th May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

The Game Is Up

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Pat Phelan

Winner over 1m here in February when first-time cheekpieces were applied; well held in three starts since and has something to prove on her first 7f outing for 12 months.

33/1

6th

5

(6)

2nd May 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Game Is Up

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

1m course win (first-time cheekpieces) in February was a spike in performance; well below that level in two subsequent starts and hard to have confidence in her, especially over this trip.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£21,000 yearling; third foal; dam placed over 7f on AW as 2yo (RPR 69), half-sister to 1m4f Listed winner Polly's Mark and useful 1m4f winner Cliff Face; already gelded, so his Derby entry is now irrelevant.
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9th

12

(9)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

raced in last

40/1

9th

10

(8)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

Out of the frame in all 14 starts under rules and hard to fancy, even at this level.

50/1

9th

12

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wilpena Pound

8st 9lb

T: J R Jenkins

Very little worthwhile form and pulled up on hurdle debut latest.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 48,000gns in April; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Danehill Kodiac; stable has excellent 2yo strike-rate this season, so this newcomer is worth keeping an eye on.
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5th

4

(6)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:35 Nottingham

Rogue Fox

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Weak 5-1 shot at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October but ran well for a long way before finishing a 2l fourth of 11; that was promising and he looks interesting upped in trip on his return; has been gelded; blinkers on.

5/2

4th

9

(10)

13th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Fox

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader from over 3f out, slightly hampered when every chance under 2f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong

4/1

4

(10)

29th Sep 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Fox

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Bought for 48,000gns in April; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Danehill Kodiac; stable has excellent 2yo strike-rate this season, so this newcomer is worth keeping an eye on.

14/1

Non-runners

Rogue Fox

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £30.28
Trifecta £173.70

Selections

POSTDATA:

Serious Look

RP Ratings:

Sudden Ambush

LAMBOURN:

A Taste Of Honey

SPOTLIGHT:

Saxon King

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Fox

Daily Mirror:

Sudden Ambush

The Star:

Sudden Ambush

Telegraph:

Serious Look

Daily Mail:

Serious Look

The Sun:

Serious Look

Daily Record:

Serious Look

The Guardian:

Saxon King

The Times:

A Taste Of Honey

Daily Express:

A Taste Of Honey