January 02 / 13.53 Lingfield (AW)

13.53

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  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Form: 41521- CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
This is tougher than the handicap he won on Friday and he's not particularly well-in under a penalty, but he overcame a slow start at Wolverhampton and goes well round here; enters calculations.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

5/2

Form: 52322-

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has been expensive to follow but he's weighted to turn things round with Man On A Mission from their C&D clash in late November; has continued to run well and he went very close here on Saturday from a wide stall (again might have fared better on that front); holds obvious claims.
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7th

4

(9)

14th Apr 2023

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hit Mac

10st 1lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

prominent, raced wide early

9/2

3rd

8

(8)

6th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Hit Mac

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: George Boughey

prominent

9/2

4th

6

(9)

3rd Apr 2023

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hit Mac

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: George Boughey

Got off the mark with an odds-on win in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f, Tapeta) in January but he's not gone on from that in four runs since; was forced wide over C&D last time but he finished behind Porfin in that race and it took his record to 1-14; others are more persuasive.

7/1

12/1

Form: 86376- CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Likes it here but he's into the veteran stage and was on the downgrade last year; hard to find a reason why he'll turn things round with Hit Mac.
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9th

12

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

Multiple winner down the years and he retains some ability despite being well into the veteran stage; missed the break when well backed at Lingfield on penultimate start but had no excuses here last week; others stronger for win purposes.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

towards rear

13/2

Form: 18446- BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had enjoyed a consistent spell prior to pulling hard when a beaten favourite last Tuesday; the cheekpieces come off back down in trip (wins have all come over 6f) and he should do better.
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9th

7

(9)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Impact

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Thomas Faulkner

midfield early, headway and led narrowly over 5f out

12/1

10th

1

(3)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Impact

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Deborah Faulkner

prominent

10/1

4th

6

(7)

29th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Leicester

Big Impact

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Robyn Brisland

in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

8/1

Form: 77495- D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning in the spring/autumn; regressed last year and there's been nothing in recent efforts to suggest he's about to end the losing run from stall 9.
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8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

8th

16

(2)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Autumn Flight

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

Two wins in first spell with this trainer but recent runs in second not up to scratch; weakened out of it behind a couple of these at Brighton then finished two places behind Lion Ring at Lingfield.

20/1

Form: 14288- CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three course wins to his name but stall 8 isn't good for one happiest up front and he doesn't arrive in any form; he remains 6lb above his last successful mark too.
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10th

6

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has had 16 wins on AW, in January most recently; sole turf win (from 19 attempts) was at Yarmouth in 2022 but he came within a neck of another in a classified at same track (6f, good to firm) 18 days ago, which was the first time this year that he's worn his usual cheekpieces; has a shout if that form is repeated.

5/2

2nd

2

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

13:30 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

9yo who has won 16 times on AW; his sole turf win came at Yarmouth but he failed to beat a rival over C&D (good) when last seen in April and needs to bounce back after that 16l defeat; cheekpieces reapplied.

7/2

8th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Sir Rodneyredblood

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Chelmsford specialist who ran another sound race there on final start in March; only 1-17 on turf but has course form and this mark gives him a chance.

10/1

10/1

Form: 67418- CD

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has gone well fresh and boasts a fair record round here (likes switchback tracks); resumes from a break on a fair mark too, is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end and this is easier than he's used to, so he needs considering.
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6th

6

(2)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Vandad

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Attwater

Now 9lb lower than when winning here (5.2f, good to firm) last summer but has been out of form this year and needs today's change of headgear to perk him up (usually wears cheekpieces).

14/1

5

(5)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

19:00 Brighton

Vandad

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

9lb lower than when gaining his second course success here (5f, good to firm) last summer, but little sign of taking advantage of his reduced mark lately; failed to beat a rival back here (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and switch to blinkers from cheekpieces needs to make a big difference.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:10 Brighton

Vandad

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Attwater

Showed little on the AW since returning in January (underwent wind surgery before latest outing) but both turf wins have come over C&D (good to firm); 5lb below his latest winning mark and worth a second look; stable triple-handed.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 84213- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four solid efforts since joining this yard and fitted with a visor (reverts to blinkers today); has the early toe to take advantage of a handy draw and looks set to go well again.
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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Multiple winner in previous seasons; 0-11 this year but is proving consistent, close second returned to AW most recently; remains 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

The winner of 12 of his 92 starts, the latest success coming at Chelmsford in October off 1lb higher; several good runs to his name this time around and Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer today; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Level Up

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Losing run up to 13 and he finished over 4l behind Sonic Si when fifth of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday; 1-1 here but he needs to do better than that latest effort.

9/2

Form: 71460- CD

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has gained most wins in the spring, including three over C&D; might need a bit of help from the handicapper now and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh.
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6th

10

(4)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Hey Ho Lets Go

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Hoad

Well treated on his old form but he's not won since June 2022 and has finished down the field in most of his runs this year; others preferred.

50/1

6th

10

(4)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Hey Ho Lets Go

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Hoad

Well treated on his old form but he's not won since June 2022 and has finished down the field in most of his runs this year; others preferred.

50/1

8th

12

(6)

15th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hey Ho Lets Go

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Hoad

led

40/1

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Payout
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hit Mac

Daily Mail:

Man On A Mission

The Sun:

Level Up

TOPSPEED:

Storm Melody

RP Ratings:

Hit Mac

POSTDATA:

Hit Mac

The Times:

Hit Mac

Telegraph:

Hit Mac

The Guardian:

Hit Mac

Daily Record:

Hit Mac

D Express:

Man On A Mission

Daily Mirror:

Man On A Mission

The Star:

Man On A Mission