December 12 / 13.12 Lingfield (AW)

13.12

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  • Prize money: £5670
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather:

1st
4 (2)
Harb

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 843165

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Dual Chelmsford winner who was having just his third try at 5f when a close fifth behind Pop Dancer over C&D last month; hit a bit of traffic that day and holds claims on 2lb better terms.
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1st

10

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Harb

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Hindered by traffic issues on his return to turf from AW but latest effort is harder to forgive; otherwise remains well treated on best form, albeit now goes back up in grade.

8/1

8th

2

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Harb

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tristan Davidson

C&D winner off this mark last August (good); also won at Newcastle in February; needs to bounce back after two below-par runs.

10/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 478354 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has had excuses with one thing and another since the blinkers went on, latterly when being pestered in front at Chelmsford; June's C&D win came off this mark and he has to be considered.
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6th

8

29th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

4th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Prolific C&D winner, most recently when making all 54 days ago; a 3lb rise won't stop him if in the same form and he may not have to work too hard to lead; major player.

5/2

1st

3

(5)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:53 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Got the better of the battle for the early lead when beating Beaumadier and Gogo Yubari here on January 14 and he would have strong claims if reproducing that form; he hasn't managed it in two subsequent starts but a full revival would be no surprise.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 140055

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Serial hard-puller who's having a first run over 5f off the back of two good efforts over 6f; hung left here last time and it remains to be seen whether he has the raw speed for this test.
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4th

2

(3)

13th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: John Flint

Has run a series of good races for this yard over 6f and latest backward step here was over 7f; only 1-19 now but has each-way claims on the best of his form; conditions fine.

10/1

10th

12

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

8st 5lb

J: George Rooke

T: John Flint

Poor strike-rate but he's run a series of good races for this yard over 6f; stepping back up in trip not enough to tempt.

20/1

4th

2

(7)

7th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Newbury

Sergeant Tibbs

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Flint

Stablemate of Vape; he had been threatening prior to a midfield finish in a stronger race over C&D 18 days ago; yet to race on anything quicker than good

5/1

3/1

Form: 622111 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Saw off a subsequent winner when completing the hat-trick over C&D last month; that made it three wins and a second from five runs in cheekpieces and a 2lb rise is nothing to complain about; has to go on the shortlist.
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5

(2)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Two wins this season, the latter from the front over C&D (good to soft) in May; also suited by good to firm ground and last month's down-the-field finish here can be excused (stumbled leaving stalls) but others in this line-up look better handicapped; finished last of 13 in first-time visor here yesterday.

6/1

4

(3)

31st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:22 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Tony Carroll

In a good vein of form, including at Brighton, until losing his chance at the start last time; however, raced mainly at about 5f and this belated return to 6f presents a question mark; change of headgear.

10/1

1

(11)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Pop Dancer

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Resurgent 8yo who handles most ground and has form figures of 231212 since the end of March; put in a dominant display (good to soft) in May and was just nabbed last time (also C&D, good to firm) in June; up another 1lb but remains well handicapped on old form and he's a big player back from a two-month break.

3/1

8/1

Form: 323607 D BF

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran below market expectations on his second run for current connections and has been off for four months since; was more consistent on the AW than turf for Denis Quinn and the market will guide.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Successful at Wolverhampton off this mark in March (5f); promising return from seven months off when third to Masterclass at Chelmsford last month and he may prove better suited by today's trip than his old rival.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 517708

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Only ran on turf for Bryan Smart (picked up for 42,000gns in October), with this summer's Doncaster win off today's mark coming over 6f; this is less competitive than he's used to and he should do better.
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6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Newmarket

Parisiac

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Iain Jardine

Multiple wins include this race in 2023 and three over 5f in 2025 (ground ranging from good to soft); holding his form well and, although 2lb higher than a recent Musselburgh defeat by Vince L'Amour, he looks very likely to be involved back here.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £18.80
Straight Forecast £19.75
Trifecta £56.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Mick's Spirit

RP Ratings:

Pop Dancer

SPOTLIGHT:

Parisiac

POSTDATA:

Mick's Spirit

The Guardian:

Mick's Spirit

Daily Mail:

Mick's Spirit

D Express:

Mick's Spirit

The Sun:

Mick's Spirit

The Times:

Pop Dancer

Telegraph:

Pop Dancer

Daily Mirror:

Pop Dancer

The Star:

Pop Dancer

Daily Record:

Pop Dancer