October 27 / 13.40 Lingfield (AW)

13.40

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  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 208515 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended a 21-race losing run at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) this month and met plenty of trouble when fifth of 11 under his penalty at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) eight days later; 2lb lower and return to this trip is not a problem; player.
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No / Draw
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6

(1)

6th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:45 Ayr

Idoapologise

10st 5lb

J: Mr Aiden Blakemore

T: Colin Teague

Multiple winner at 6f and about 7f but he failed to beat a rival on yard debut in 2023 and has been off since; many questions to answer.

50/1

12th

12

(13)

25th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Colin Teague

Conditions won't be an issue and he's not on a bad mark but he was sold cheaply out of Brian Ellison's yard in May and he's landed the widest stall on his return from 168 days off.

16/1

5th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Idoapologise

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Brian Ellison

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 034032

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-13 but has mainly been running well since returning to the AW in August, as when second of 14 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) nine days ago; return to 7f is likely to be in his favour and he shouldn't be far away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(8)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Kevin Frost

All three wins at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta), though he has been placed three times from eight starts over this C&D; a losing run of 38 isn't ideal, though; blinkers return.

40/1

5th

7

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Boy Jack

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All wins have come over 6f here, though he has gone close over this trip at Southwell; fair fourth of nine here (6f) a fortnight ago, but a record of 3-82 does suggest a degree of caution.

10/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 750516 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made it 18th time lucky at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in August but well held back there (1m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and 1lb lower than when a close third on his return from six months off over C&D in April; each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

Form: 772036

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only win in 16 starts came in a Catterick novice (6f, good) just over a year ago when trained by Karl Burke, but she has been placed in her last two visits here (1m) since returning to the AW in the summer; can't be dismissed entirely.
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8th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:25 Brighton

My Bonnie Lassie

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Was returning from ten months off when third of 11 in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (good, first-time visor) in April (just behind My Kind Of Girl), but has twice run moderately at this level since, taking her record to 1-27; blinkers return.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

My Bonnie Lassie

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jim & Suzi Best

prominent, lost position from over 2f out, soon no impression

13/2

6th

8

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

My Bonnie Lassie

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Just one win from 25 starts but she ran her best race for a long time when a staying-on third here (6f, good) on stable debut in April; that was promising in new headgear after a lengthy absence and she's in the mix on this step back up in trip.

11/2

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 889152 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Made it 15th time lucky with a 40-1 success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month but both efforts since show that it was no fluke, narrowly beaten back at Wolverhampton 17 days ago; only 1lb higher and has run well in both visits here; respected.
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12

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aviary

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came off 8lb higher last September but hasn't been shaping as if she's ready to take advantage of her reduced mark; has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular hood.

25/1

6th

4

(2)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came over C&D off 7lb higher last September and better effort in defeat under same conditions the following month; ran better than it looked from a wide draw here 15 days ago and she could be poised to strike.

13/2

6th

7

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Now 6lb lower than when springing a surprise over C&D last autumn (sole win); hung left without the usual hood last time and should do better at this lower level but stall 12 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end.

16/1

Form: 439649 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole success in 22 starts came at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) just under a year ago when trained by Declan Carroll; best efforts in six starts since joining this yard have come over C&D, including when a close fourth of ten on his penultimate outing, but others are still more convincing.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Sedric

9st 3lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Lee Carter

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear, rushed up and prominent after 1f

12/1

9th

9

(3)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Sedric

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Lee Carter

Sole win from 29 starts came for previous trainer nearly two years ago and often finds less than looks likely; visor returns to replace blinkers.

8/1

8th

10

(4)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Sedric

8st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Lee Carter

Has the ability to win races off his lowly mark but he can flatter to deceive, as when fourth here two weeks ago (7f); others safer on balance.

12/1

Form: 511324 D BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All six AW starts have been at Wolverhampton including two wins over 6f/7f in August; has continued to run well there since despite rising in the weights and is one for the shortlist if as effective on Polytrack.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(2)

13th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Brazen Diamond

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Camilla Poulton

midfield

33/1

8th

4

(7)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Brazen Diamond

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Camilla Poulton

always behind

14/1

7th

3

(7)

1st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:45 Brighton

Brazen Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Camilla Poulton

Well treated on her best AW form in 2022 but she missed last year and has struggled at big prices in two runs for new yard (7f, Polytrack) this spring; still unexposed on turf but she has plenty to prove back on grass.

25/1

Form: -60869 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 18 starts came on nursery debut here (6f) almost two years ago; has gone backwards since and showed nothing at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) this month on return from 160 days off; best to look elsewhere.
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8th

8

(9)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mammasaidknockuout

8st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

slowly away, always towards rear

50/1

9th

11

(10)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mammasaidknockuout

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

dwelt start, in rear, switched right and raced wide 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out

16/1

11/4

Form: 555132 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on 12th start for Sean Woods by 6l at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in August and, despite a 10lb rise, has run well in both starts since joining this yard, including when second of 15 back at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; due to go up another 3lb and likely to go well.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(7)

2nd Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:03 Newcastle (AW)

Elsaab

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Amy Murphy

in rear, bit short of room under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

9/1

9th

1

(11)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Elsaab

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Amy Murphy

in rear, ridden and minor headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

8/1

4

(6)

27th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Lingfield (AW)

Elsaab

9st 7lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Amy Murphy

Off the mark on 12th start for Sean Woods by 6l at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in August and, despite a 10lb rise, has run well in both starts since joining this yard, including when second of 15 back at Yarmouth (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; due to go up another 3lb and likely to go well.

11/4

Non-runners

Elsaab

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Payout
Exacta £13.30
Straight Forecast £12.51
Tricast £89.97
Trifecta £67.50

Selections

The Guardian:

Elsaab

RP Ratings:

Idoapologise

The Times:

Brazen Diamond

POSTDATA:

My Boy Jack

SPOTLIGHT:

Aviary

D Express:

Sir Sedric

Telegraph:

Ajrad

Daily Mail:

Brazen Diamond

The Star:

My Boy Jack

The Sun:

Elsaab

Daily Record:

Elsaab

THE NORTH:

Idoapologise

Daily Mirror:

Idoapologise