December 14 / 13.55 Lingfield (AW)

13.55

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Spreadex Sports Get £50 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £3726
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.60
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 349466 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Better strike-rate over sprint trips than 7f+ and although keeping on over 1m the last twice (one C&D) he didn't threaten a win either time; down to another career-low mark but others have more pressing claims.
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9th

11

(5)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evasive Power

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Thomas Faulkner

9yo who was useful in his prime but last win was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in both runs for current yard; has plenty to prove back from 108 days off.

50/1

9th

11

(5)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evasive Power

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Thomas Faulkner

9yo who was useful in his prime but last win was 16 months ago and he's been out of sorts in both runs for current yard; has plenty to prove back from 108 days off.

50/1

9th

7

(6)

21st Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Evasive Power

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Thomas Faulkner

Multiple winner on turf/AW; however, failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las (6f) last month on debut for new yard, having been a market drifter; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.

25/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 076935 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
17 runs since her last win, over this C&D in September 2021 off 11lb higher; another respectable effort last time over a 1m2f trip that does stretch her, and couldn't rule out for a place.
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4th

2

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brett Johnson

Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Brett Johnson

Ended a long losing run at Chepstow (1m) in July and not disgraced when fifth of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 31 days ago; shortlisted.

4/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 623343 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and refused to settle but was a fast-finishing C&D third last week; has weights turnaround with Ruith Le Tu (a nose ahead) but almost always runs his race over this optimum surface/trip; must be considered.
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1st

6

(14)

21st Jun 2023

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0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Newcastle (AW)

Mcqueen

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

Never getting there in time at Yarmouth latest (6f) and remains winless below 1m; on a winning mark, but may require a pace collapse.

16/1

5th

6

(2)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Mcqueen

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Henry Spiller

In fair form on AW around the turn of the year (over further); drop to 6f and return to turf saw him well beaten at Brighton six weeks ago; may need more of a test.

12/1

3

(10)

5th Jun 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mcqueen

9st 9lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Henry Spiller

Both wins have been at 1m on Polytrack and latest was in January 2022; had some close calls during the winter but he's been well below form in last two starts (7f/6f) and has a tough draw on this switch back to Tapeta; others preferred.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 341083 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Slow starter but got the basics right when just holding on at Brighton in August on sole 1m start; mixed bag since and has never won with all headgear off but he did defy a 2lb higher mark previously.
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1st

3

(4)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Winner of ten races on the AW including three over C&D; still 1lb below his last winning mark and recent efforts suggest he remains capable of playing a part.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: John Butler

Ten-time AW winner; just a respectable fifth at Wolverhampton (7f) this month but remains on a workable mark and can't be ignored.

7/2

Form: 559784 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Hampered early but best of the late players (ahead of Evasive Power and Teekana) over 1m at Kempton last time; hard to know how much first-time blinkers helped (retained) but unwise to rule out down another 1lb.
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4th

9

(9)

27th Mar 2023

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Dashing To You

9st 5lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

Sole win came over 1m round Brighton; has run well in three starts here this year, including from yet another wide stall when just behind Come To Pass last time; is one of the likelier winners.

6/1

4th

7

(13)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dashing To You

9st 9lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

Poor strike-rate; had been in good form prior to a lesser effort at Southwell in January; wide stall no help this time.

12/1

9th

8

(12)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

13:50 Southwell (AW)

Dashing To You

9st 5lb

J: Collen Storey

T: William Stone

1m winner on turf in 2021; close third over 1m2f at Lingfield most recently, shaping as if this extra furlong will suit; remains on a workable mark; similar profile to Young Winston and enters calculations.

9/2

20/1

Form: 825077

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
More realistically treated now but hasn't yet looked about to capitalise, and was already feeling the pinch before being bumped into a rail last time; others more persuasive.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Danah Star

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Wainwright

ducked right start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

13

(13)

5th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danah Star

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: John Wainwright

Failed to win for James Evans and hasn't offered much in two runs for her new yard this spring; would be a surprise winner.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

10th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:51 Redcar

Danah Star

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John Wainwright

0-14; well beaten on stable debut at Newcastle last month (7f); others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 56-688

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Some late gains but still behind Dashing To You and Evasive Power at Kempton a fortnight ago, and another slow start here is not likely to go unpunished; down another 3lb but others more tempting.
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6th

7

(9)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:20 Yarmouth

Teekana

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Maiden who missed a lot of last year and has regressed; comes back down in trip again, switched from cheekpieces to blinkers, and doesn't make obvious appeal.

25/1

6th

8

(6)

1st Jul 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Teekana

9st 4lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

Ten-race maiden who has not really progressed and has form figures of 6887507 in handicaps; now 19lb lower than for her opening mark but has a lot to prove.

25/1

7th

8

(1)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Teekana

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Mike Murphy & Michael Keady

took keen hold, prominent on inner, weakened final furlong

25/1

33/1

Form: 221950 D

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Had been threatening another victory before January's Kempton classified score (1m), but trail went cold right after; all wins after breaks of 16 days or fewer, so would rather watch on first start since March.
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8th

4

(8)

19th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:17 Lingfield (AW)

No Diggity

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

dwelt start, in rear throughout

25/1

8th

3

(1)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

No Diggity

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Three-time winner at this level, most recently on turf last August; has a doubt over current form but could revive with Rossa Ryan on board and stepped back up in distance.

8/1

6th

4

(10)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

No Diggity

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Martin Dunne

Needs to leave his poor reappearance effort well behind and may require longer trips now, with last win at 1m4f; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 553819 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Finally off the mark in C&D 0-55 in September despite again refusing to settle, in second-time visor; hung left at Kempton on sole run since; is competitively weighted but others inspire more confidence.
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10th

9

(2)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Florence Street

8st 10lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Lydia Richards

Sole win from 28 starts came over C&D off 7lb higher last September and, while returning to 1m from 1m2f may help, several others are higher on the list.

25/1

8th

11

(3)

1st Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:08 Lingfield (AW)

Florence Street

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Lydia Richards

Only win in 27 starts came over 1m here in September last year; now 6lb lower and only beaten just over a length when sixth of 11 over C&D last month, but others are more convincing all the same.

16/1

6th

2

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Florence Street

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Lydia Richards

1m winner here one year ago; nothing positive to report from her three runs back from an eight-month absence; hard to recommend.

20/1

Form: 077

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Raced wide on recent return from six months out; not impossibly treated for handicaps if RPR for previous 1m2f Chelmsford novice seventh is taken as gospel, but likely a major career best is required all the same.
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11th

8

(4)

20th Jan 2023

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Bermudiana

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Menuisier

Down the field at Lingfield (1m) last month when the 100-1 outsider on handicap debut; new trip and first-time hood are possible sources of improvement, regardless of how the betting goes this time.

16/1

10th

5

(9)

14th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Bermudiana

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: David Menuisier

Raced wide on recent return from six months out; not impossibly treated for handicaps if RPR for previous 1m2f Chelmsford novice seventh is taken as gospel, but likely a major career best is required all the same.

16/1

7th

6

(5)

1st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Bermudiana

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: David Menuisier

Down the field over 7f at Kempton and then over C&D on final appearance in June; there's probably improvement lurking at some stage but best watched for now.

10/1

Form: 117092 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
7f/C&D winner here in the spring; surpassed those efforts when failing by a neck here last week, despite overracing in first-time blinkers (retained) from stall ten, with Mcqueen a nose behind; better drawn this time.
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0

8

1st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

13:35 Exeter

Ruith Le Tu

11st 1lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Polly Gundry

Dual Flat winner in spring 2022 but struggled on first two hurdling starts and refused to race (for third time in his career) on latest outing.

100/1

16

27th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

12:00 Chepstow

Ruith Le Tu

11st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Polly Gundry

0

6

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:50 Taunton

Ruith Le Tu

11st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Polly Gundry

refused to race

66/1

Form: 558635

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win over 6f last summer but saw out 1m fairly well over C&D last month; however, she wasn't as convincing from a similar draw back here two days ago and has a bit to prove again after that.
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6th

11

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Heers Sadie

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

All six of her wins have been at either Brighton or Yarmouth, and she's been off since finishing fifth of 12 at the former track in October; handles most underfoot conditions but may need this return.

12/1

5th

12

(6)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Heers Sadie

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Fifth in this last year (Blue Collar Lad second); her six wins have been split evenly between here and Yarmouth (7f-1m) and she seems to handle most underfoot conditions; her staying-on fourth at Leicester (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago offers some hope.

11/1

4th

6

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Heers Sadie

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Six wins, all on good or faster but fully effective on soft ground; chance if back to the level she showed when landing two 7f handicaps at Yarmouth in midsummer but not at her best on last three starts.

8/1

Non-runners

Heer's Sadie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £143.50
Straight Forecast £123.30
Tricast £280.43
Trifecta £847.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mcqueen

SPOTLIGHT:

Ruith Le Tu

D Express:

Starry Eyes

NEWMARKET:

Mcqueen

The Times:

Mcqueen

Daily Mail:

Mcqueen

Daily Mirror:

Mcqueen

The Sun:

Mcqueen

RP Ratings:

Ruith Le Tu

Telegraph:

Ruith Le Tu

The Guardian:

Ruith Le Tu

The Star:

Ruith Le Tu

Daily Record:

Ruith Le Tu