November 19 / 11.05 Lingfield (AW)

11.05

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 192122 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Wins over C&D and at Chelmsford (7f) this summer and he turned in another creditable effort when second back at Chelmsford last month; he won't be far away if in the same form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(8)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Dean Ivory

awkward start and squeezed out start, in rear, raced wide and headway into midfield after 2f

16/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 627508

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Currently 0-21 but she does have the ability to pick up a small race this winter; this might be a shade too competitive though; cheekpieces the headgear of choice today.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 12lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been out of sorts over C&D in last three runs and her last win was two years ago; opposable.

16/1

8th

9

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but she's been well held over C&D in last two runs; still has a poor strike-rate and losing run is up to 22.

16/1

9th

10

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

12:50 Kempton (AW)

Marchetti

8st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Jimmy Fox

Has lots of Kempton form but cut little ice in the C&D contest won by Mbappe last week; still has a poor strike-rate and losing sequence is mounting up.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 634198 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
She was given a fine ride to win 1m handicap here in August (off 2lb lower); not so good twice since and drawn wide now dropping back in trip.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(10)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Luna Queen

9st 10lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sheena West

switched sharply right soon after start, held up in rear

8/1

7th

7

(4)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Luna Queen

8st 11lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Sheena West

Three wins for Conrad Allen, including C&D, and she's back to her latest winning mark; may well come on for last month's stable/seasonal debut (7f, good to firm) and she's not ruled out.

14/1

5th

2

(4)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Luna Queen

9st 13lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Sheena West

Won three handicaps (two here (AW) and one on slow turf at Yarmouth; handles fast ground) when trained by Conrad Allen; sold for 4,200gns last November; fair mark if ready to roll on stable debut after eight months off.

7/1

Form: 6002-2 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Mark Johnston, including over C&D, and posted a couple of good Kempton efforts for this yard in 2021; off the track for 483 days until a fine return at Kempton last month, bumping into a well-backed winner; more will be needed back in a competitive handicap.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a three-year losing spell; well below best in two runs for new stable this winter; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was almost three years ago and he made a low-key start for this yard at Lingfield (6f) last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's been well held in his last four runs and needs a major upturn in form; change of headgear.

8/1

8th

1

(1)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Effective over C&D, placed off a 9lb higher mark here in January when trained by Simon Pearce; he's been given a real chance by the handicapper and he's one to take seriously starting out for John Butler.

6/1

5th
12 (12)
Cittone

12/1

Form: 570

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in three sprint maidens; should appreciate today's extra furlong and switch to handicaps but she is drawn widest and a lot has to be taken on trust.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(3)

22nd Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:50 Lingfield (AW)

Cittone

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Tate

Slight improvement in handicaps on her last two starts but others still bring more solid credentials.

20/1

6th

10

(1)

5th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cittone

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Tate

Hinted at improvement at Lingfield (7f; handicap debut) last month, finishing fifth; needs another step forward but that looks possible as she has very low mileage and is in good hands.

8/1

5th

12

(12)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:05 Lingfield (AW)

Cittone

8st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: James Tate

Poor form in three sprint maidens; should appreciate today's extra furlong and switch to handicaps but she is drawn widest and a lot has to be taken on trust.

12/1

12/1

Form: 453

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Juddmonte castoff who ran his best race when third of nine behind a red-hot favourite at Kempton last month (7f); slow time there casts a doubt over the value of the form but he did keep on well to the finish and he moves into handicaps at a realistic level.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(1)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Flagman

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

in rear

12/1

6th

12

(1)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Flagman

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

in rear

12/1

5th

10

(6)

2nd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Flagman

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won off 7lb higher over C&D last May but that is his sole win from 16 starts and he's been well held in his three runs this season; visor worn last time is removed and he needs to raise his game significantly back on AW.

16/1

Form: 938654 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
He has run several good races in a winless 2022 and his mark has dropped a long way; type to pop up soon but he does have to prove he wants today's longer trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

16/1

Form: -08750 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
He has never been prolific and he hasn't found his best form since joining this yard and returning from a year off; down in the weights as a result and worth a precautionary market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

3

(1)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:02 Lingfield (AW)

Bombastic

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robyn Brisland

led

14/1

8th

9

(1)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:05 Lingfield (AW)

Bombastic

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robyn Brisland

He has never been prolific and he hasn't found his best form since joining this yard and returning from a year off; down in the weights as a result and worth a precautionary market check.

16/1

9th
11 (10)
Essme

33/1

Form: 264409 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
7f turf winner here in May; held her form until a couple of bitterly disappointing runs this autumn; now comes here with something to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

10

(3)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Essme

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Infrequent winner but she's reliable at a low level and comes here on the back of six solid turf runs this year; well drawn for a prominent racer and she's likely to be involved once again.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Lingfield

Essme

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has very modest 1-37 strike-rate but scores high marks for her consistency; most of her recent form is over 7f but she can cope with today's drop back in trip and probably won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

10

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:00 Salisbury

Essme

10st 8lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Very consistent, running well in the cheekpieces the past twice (deal better off with Gilt Edge than when third to her last month), but has only won once; may be the one to take them along under a jockey taking just her seventh ride.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 282512 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had a good year for this yard, first past the post over 6f here in July (subsequently demoted to second) and winning comfortably at Newcastle this month; went down by a nose at Wolverhampton last week and he's a key player despite another rise in the weights and an extra furlong to deal with.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(2)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

Not quite on his game since back from a break but he's getting temptingly treated again relative to his form at 7f and 6f here last spring; having first run over C&D this winter, which might make a difference.

5/1

7th

6

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Kevin Frost

2-29 on AW, both wins off lower marks; placed at Southwell (7f) on return from break but posted a lesser effort over same C&D since; others preferred on balance.

14/1

7th

1

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

took keen hold, prominent

7/1

Form: 053294

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win but he has dropped in the weights and is fully effective over C&D; fair start for new yard when fourth over 1m here last week; blinkers now given a go.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(2)

20th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Silks Pass

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Sole win came over 5f on turf last year and he's 0-6 on the AW; however, he does have placed form and ran perfectly well from a wide draw at Chelmsford 12 days ago; better berthed today but he may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

12/1

2

(10)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:42 Lingfield (AW)

Silks Pass

9st 10lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Sole win came over 5f on turf last year and he's 0-6 on the AW; however, he does have placed form and he ran perfectly well from a bad draw at Chelmsford last week; again not ideally boxed here.

6/1

3rd

3

(12)

8th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Silks Pass

9st 9lb

J: Thore Hammer Hansen

T: Alice Haynes

Sole win came over 5f on turf last year; four of his five AW starts have been creditable efforts, including over C&D; more needed to win again but looks an each-way player.

7/1

Form: 517686

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Saw off 13 rivals to win a 1m handicap at Brighton last month; well short of that level since and risky, for all he is only 1lb higher than for the win; blinkers given another go today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(3)

19th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:05 Lingfield (AW)

Fourshadesofsilver

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: John Ryan

Saw off 13 rivals to win a 1m handicap at Brighton last month; well short of that level since and risky, for all he is only 1lb higher than for the win; blinkers given another go today.

12/1

6th

7

(2)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fourshadesofsilver

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

midfield, some headway over 2f out, pushed along and outpaced over 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong

14/1

8th

15

(9)

28th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket

Fourshadesofsilver

9st 1lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Ryan

never better than mid-division, raced centre

14/1

Non-runners

Silks Pass, Fourshadesofsilver

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.50
Straight Forecast £22.98
Tricast £118.28
Trifecta £109.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dors Toyboy

Telegraph:

Flagman

NEWMARKET:

Silks Pass

D Express:

Kath's Toyboy

RP Ratings:

Under Curfew

POSTDATA:

Bombastic

The Star:

Flagman

The Times:

Silks Pass

Daily Record:

Kath's Toyboy

The Guardian:

Dors Toyboy

Daily Mirror:

Dors Toyboy

The Sun:

Dors Toyboy

Daily Mail:

Under Curfew