November 12 / 15.10 Lingfield (AW)

15.10

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 12 runners
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Bet UK Churchill Stakes (Listed Race) (All Weather Championships Fast-Track Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 41115 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Only made his debut in April and after needing his first start he improved a great deal in completing a hat-trick, the last leg an emphatic success in a warm 3yo handicap at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm); couldn't make the jump to Group 2 level at Deauville (1m2f, good to soft) in August, but perhaps the ground was against him; off three months since, but retains potential and is out of an AW winner.
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9th

9

(3)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Missed The Cut

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: John W Sadler

Won the Golden Gates handicap at Royal Ascot two years ago (1m2f, good to firm) for George Boughey; now trained in the US and won two Grade 3s there (1m2f/1m4f, firm) earlier this year; split two Charlie Appleby runners in Grade 2 at Keeneland (1m4f, firm) in April when last seen and that form reads well; could be involved.

10/1

1st

9

(10)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Missed The Cut

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Boughey

towards rear, switched right over 3f out, headway on outer home turn, ridden over 1f out, still plenty to do when went second inside final furlong, kept on strongly inside final 110yds, led post

2/1

OUR TIP

15/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -21816 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Formerly with Andre Fabre; won a Group 3 at Jebel Ali (1m, dirt) for this yard in February and a handicap at York (1m2f, good to soft) last month having been off for 196 days (gelded in the meantime), but faded to finish sixth of eight in a Listed contest at Newmarket (1m2f, soft) a fortnight ago; too early to write him off, though, and interesting given that his sire has a fine record with his runners here.
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No Results Found

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2-4036 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both outings over C&D including when running Pyledriver close in this last year; three starts this term have been a contrast, with his third of 15 in a Listed contest at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) in June standing out; very much a player on his best form.
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1

(2)

25th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:00 Epsom

Harrovian

9st 9lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Below-par third in at Newcastle on latest AW start (Good Friday); very useful on his day and returns to handicap level off a workable mark; however, failed to shine in this race two years ago on sole Epsom run.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

7th Apr 2023

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Harrovian

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

dwelt start, soon prominent, ridden and hung left 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/4

4th

3

(5)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Harrovian

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent early, soon ridden to lead

8/1

Form: 14469- D

Last run: 335 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Sent off a warm favourite for the 2021 Epsom Derby (1m4f, good to soft), but finished a well-beaten seventh; bounced back to win the Grade 1 Belmont Derby (1m2f, good) the following month, but didn't really match that form in four subsequent starts (not disgraced when sixth in the Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar); makes his AW debut after 11 months off in first-time blinkers, but even if this is a prep for another international campaign he has to be respected in this company.
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6th

1

(2)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Bolshoi Ballet

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

One of four runners for Ballydoyle; losing spell goes back to his Belmont Derby success two years ago; retains plenty of ability and finished second in the Wolferton at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good) most recently; still very useful but he's bottom of this elite pack on ratings.

100/1

2nd

5

(1)

20th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Bolshoi Ballet

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

1m2f Grade 1 winner in the US in 2021; lightly raced in the last 18 months but showed he retains his ability when close third in 1m4f Newbury Group 3 (good) one month ago and it's possible he could take another step forward now; in the mix.

7/1

3rd

1

(7)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newbury

Bolshoi Ballet

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Well-beaten favourite in the 2021 Derby; all subsequent runs that year were in USA (won first of them) and Hong Kong; well below form when blinkered on Lingfield AW in November on sole start last season and he was again well held in Listed race at Navan (1m6f, heavy) this April; today's trip/ground looks more suitable but confidence in him has been seriously dented.

9/1

Form: 3130-4 CD

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won the Group 3 Winter Derby over C&D in February 2021, but could manage only fourth of seven in a much deeper contest this year; returns from 259 days off in first-time cheekpieces, but can go well fresh and shortlisted given that he is proven in the conditions.
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5th

4

(5)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Forest Of Dean

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed the Winter Derby three years ago but has lacked consistency since and faces a difficult assignment against some unexposed/better types in this field; yard has a much stronger chance with Lion's Pride.

20/1

5th

4

(5)

1st Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 1f 219y

Class 1

14:55 Kempton (AW)

Forest Of Dean

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Landed the Winter Derby three years ago but has lacked consistency since and faces a difficult assignment against some unexposed/better types in this field; yard has a much stronger chance with Lion's Pride.

20/1

5th

3

(3)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 1

15:20 Southwell (AW)

Forest Of Dean

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: John & Thady Gosden

soon led, clear after 1f

33/1

Form: 33254-

Last run: 378 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
2-3 as a 3yo (contested the St Leger in between) and 0-7 last year, though he ran some fine races as when just beaten in a Listed contest at Goodwood (1m2f, good); returns from over a year off having been gelded in the meantime; half-brother to an AW winner and the market should indicate what is expected.
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10th

5

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tyson Fury

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Wins have been at up to 2m (AW), winning claimer at Dundalk in March too; runner-up in ordinary maiden hurdles the last twice; can't be ruled out back on the Flat.

14/1

2nd

11

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: D G Hogan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Added fourth Flat win in a Dundalk claimer in March; creditable efforts in three starts over hurdles; distant runner-up at Tramore last time (2m, soft); not totally discounted.

7/1

2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four Flat wins, the latest in a Dundalk AW claimer last month; two previous runs over hurdles were at Leopardstown, encouraging fourth in 2m maiden but well out of depth in Grade 1 novice at the DRF; drops in grade here, has to enter calculations.

7/2

Form: 132567 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won her first two starts on good ground after returning in May at Leicester (1m2f) and York (1m4f); ran well afterwards, but has found Listed company tough the last twice and a similar scenario is likely.
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7th

12

(12)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Topanticipation

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

50/1

7th

4

(9)

14th Sep 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

15:20 Yarmouth

Topanticipation

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

in rear, switched right and on outer from over 4f out, headway up the centre from over 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden when in touch with leaders 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

22/1

6th

3

(1)

18th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Topanticipation

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

took keen hold, midfield on inner, headway and every chance on far side of group over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

66/1

Form: 1/1 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
2-2 on Polytrack with her runs 629 days apart, the first over C&D for John Gosden at the end of 2020 and for this yard at Kempton (1m4f) in September; the limit of her ability is yet to be established, but this is a demanding task.
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12th

3

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:47 Lingfield (AW)

Evania

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 5yo who won three of her first four starts on the AW, the latest at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) in February; has been mostly quiet since, though, and this looks a tough task; stable also runs Malka.

33/1

5th

1

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:53 Newmarket

Evania

10st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Very lightly raced 5yo who is unproven on turf and has been below par the last twice; however, she's on a competitive mark judged on her AW form earlier this year and is a player if back on song following a break.

7/1

6th

6

(5)

24th May 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Evania

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Unexposed mare with a good record on AW, including a C&D win; wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest heavy defeat at Goodwood (Listed) and she still has time to do better in this sphere.

9/1

33/1

Form: 505256

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has raced exclusively in Group company on turf since winning a novice on his second start as a 2yo, his best effort when just beaten in a Group 3 at Goodwood (1m good to firm) in July; this is easier on the face of it, but he has to prove himself on the AW and also his stamina on this first attempt beyond 1m.
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1st

6

(26)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 8lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Seen only twice, both times on AW, last term for new yard; made a winning reappearance off current mark in this contest (on good ground) two years ago on first start during a brief spell with Charlie Fellowes; fighting chance in repeat bid, assuming he's in top form.

16/1

3rd

1

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Tom Clover

Just 1lb higher than for his Victoria Cup win last term (first run for Charlie Fellowes); midfield at Royal Ascot (Group 1) one month later; absent since a disappointing run on soft ground last September; cheekpieces worn on his last 11 starts are left off on today's stable debut (same owners); interesting, especially if backed.

11/2

11th

2

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

The Wizard Of Eye

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has form on all types of ground; gelded prior to his Victoria Cup success over C&D on stable/seasonal debut, getting up in the final strides; got going too late in 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot on only start since; still on a workable mark and warrants respect returned to a 7f handicap.

9/2

33/1

Form: 462697 C

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form over hurdles lately, but is 4-8 on the AW and was beaten just a nose in another Listed event at Kempton (1m2f, Polytrack) in March; each-way claims if able to repeat that, but he is drawn wide.
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5th

1

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

18:25 Stratford

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

5-9 over fences, the latest win gained in very strongly run race at Cartmel (2m1f, good) in May; well down the field in two competitive contests since but in calmer waters today and has a fighting chance if back on song.

5/1

13th

1

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

15:15 Market Rasen

Al Zaraqaan

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Flat background; made a successful return to fences (fifth win in this discipline) at Cartmel (2m1f, good) and didn't give himself a chance at Uttoxeter by racing too freely; wouldn't be a certain stayer over this far.

12/1

12th

2

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Al Zaraqaan

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Returned from break with two low-key Flat runs this year but came from behind to win Cartmel chase (2m1f, good) comfortably by 6l when back over jumps last month; was probably flattered by the way that very strongly run race panned out but is now 5-7 over fences (including a C&D win).

5/1

Form: -41260 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Confirmed front-runner who utilised positive tactics to maximum effect in another Listed contest at Goodwood (1m2f, good to soft) in May and only just lost out in a Group 3 at Deauville (1m2f, good to soft) next time; well beaten the last twice (reportedly scoped dirty first time) and needs to get back to something like his best under his 3lb penalty.
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11th

1

(2)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Dawn

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, eased from over 1f out

11/1

23th

1

(14)

24th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Majestic Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Paul & Oliver Cole

led overall, raced near side, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 20 in group

25/1

Form: 7P-547

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
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6th

4

(9)

13th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:50 York

Millebosc

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

He's not the force of old (third in the French Derby in 2021) but, having dropped down the weights, he went close at Haydock (1m, heavy) a fortnight ago; testing ground may suit best but that's not guaranteed; a contender if backing up that latest performance.

7/1

2nd

11

(6)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Millebosc

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Very smart as 3yo (third in French Derby); some initial promise for this yard but his recent efforts have been less encouraging, finishing sixth of eight over 1m2f at Newbury (heavy) last weekend.

16/1

6th

3

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Newbury

Millebosc

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: William Haggas

led, headed over 2f out, weakened gradually over 1f out

11/1

Non-runners

Millebosc

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £9.80
Straight Forecast £9.24
Trifecta £43.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harrovian

TOPSPEED:

Forest Of Dean

NEWMARKET:

Missed The Cut

The Guardian:

Bolshoi Ballet

POSTDATA:

Al Zaraqaan

LAMBOURN:

Majestic Dawn

The Times:

Missed The Cut

Telegraph:

Missed The Cut

Daily Record:

Bolshoi Ballet

RP Ratings:

Harrovian

D Express:

Harrovian

Daily Mirror:

Harrovian

Daily Mail:

Forest Of Dean

The Sun:

Forest Of Dean

The Star:

Forest Of Dean