January 07 / 15.30 Lingfield (AW)

15.30

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  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.00
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 21418- D

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last four starts, the wins on turf in July and narrowly in a classified at Chelmsford in August; however, he ran no sort of race the following month and has been off since; hard to assess.
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7th

9

(1)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Wayne Lukas

Five-time AW winner; ran well when fifth at Yarmouth on his stable debut, his first run back from a 519-day absence; not hit that level so far this winter but there is still time.

16/1

5th

9

(9)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner but his last success was almost two years ago and he's finished down the field at biggish prices in two runs this winter; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Star Of St Louis

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Wayne Lukas

C&D winner (also 9.5f here) who returned last August from a lengthy absence and showed there was still minor ability there; didn't see the racecourse again until being beaten 11l in a similar event to this here (9.5f) recently; bit to prove at present.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 21921- C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is 2-4 in handicaps, the wins over 1m here and in an amateur jockeys' race over 1m2f at Chelmsford one month ago; did not appear to have a hard race in the latter despite the narrow winning margin and a 2lb rise should be well within reach; respected.
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9th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Villalobos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Front-runner who returns to turf 4lb higher than when last seen on it after a Polytrack win in the winter; 0-11 round here down the years and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Lingfield a month ago.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Villalobos

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D (fourth victory here) in December and collared only late on having set a good pace when fourth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap 45 days ago; he merits serious consideration eased 1lb in a headgear change.

3/1

4th

7

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Villalobos

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Most effective when able to dominate as he again showed when making all at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; given no peace up front there last time and now 7lb higher than for the win, but dangerous if allowed his own way and does have winning form over C&D.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 97845-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Broke duck in 1m Brighton handicap in August 2021; ran his best race of last year when a close fifth over 1m here last month but has been a weak finisher over 1m2f so far.
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4th

9

(9)

27th Mar 2023

Standard

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

5/1

Form: 33413- D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Had a quiet end to his time in Ireland but has recaptured form for this yard; got the upper hand in an amateur jockeys' race at Chelmsford last month (1m2f) and he was never in the right position when a staying-on third to Come To Pass over C&D since; can play a part today.
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8th

13

(2)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Persian Wolf

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Derek Shaw

Recorded both wins in 2022; far from solid on his form for new stable this year; opposed.

40/1

11th

14

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Persian Wolf

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

Dual AW winner at up to 10.5f; unplaced on turf; well beaten on his last two starts; others preferred.

50/1

11th

14

(8)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Persian Wolf

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Derek Shaw

awkward start, towards rear

50/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 99324-

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Theoretically well treated on last winter's form but he keeps finding better-handicapped rivals standing in his way and was no match for Come To Pass over C&D last month; still on the premises back at 1m2f.
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8th

11

(5)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hot Day

10st 5lb

J: Mr Lewis Saunders

T: J S Moore

Went close over C&D in January but he's not hit the same level since and was always out the back at Windsor last month; record now stands at 1-32 and others are more convincing.

25/1

8th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

17:35 Windsor

Hot Day

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Not beaten that far on his last three outings and the latest was after 133 days off; last seen on turf last July and he's very well handicapped on that form, but his strike-rate of 1-31 tempers enthusiasm.

10/1

Form: 73355- CD BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Stole a march when leading early and finishing well clear over C&D last February but often takes too strong a hold for his own good and has been vulnerable since; has something to prove again.
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9th

14

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

No Such Luck

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roger Ingram

led

33/1

8th

8

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

No Such Luck

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Roger Ingram

Both wins were over C&D, latterly in a similar contest over C&D in January last year but he has been unplaced in his 11 starts since; tends to race freely (can front-run) and others are preferred.

20/1

100/30

Form: 33911- CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Had something up his sleeve when coming from off the pace to win over C&D in November, whereas he took advantage of a more prominent position here last month; up further 4lb but solid chance of C&D hat-trick.
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6th

4

(8)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Winless since his 3yo days but has gone close a few times over C&D; patchy since returning from an absence, cracking late in first-time cheekpieces latest having made a lot of the running.

16/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Lingfield (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won two C&D handicaps at the end of 2022, but 0-25 since; fourth in a couple of similar contest last month including over C&D and holds frame possibiltities again with cheekpieces given a go.

7/1

3

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Come To Pass

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Form: 34670- D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Sole win over 1m2f at Yarmouth last June; well held over further since the autumn and she dropped right out over 1m3f at Southwell 23 days ago; has doubts to resolve in first-time headgear.
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10th

9

(3)

20th Jan 2023

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Capla Blue

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

1m2f winner on turf last June; form has steadily deteriorated since and she finished about 9l behind Villalobos at Lingfield most recently (wore blinkers, now goes in eyeshield); revival needed.

20/1

8th

5

(8)

7th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Capla Blue

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Gay Kelleway

Sole win over 1m2f at Yarmouth last June; well held over further since the autumn and she dropped right out over 1m3f at Southwell 23 days ago; has doubts to resolve in first-time headgear.

20/1

10th

3

(13)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:03 Southwell (AW)

Capla Blue

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Gay Kelleway

Opened her account at Yarmouth (1m2f) in June and in good form until coming in only seventh at Chelmsford in October; she's the sort to bounce back after her break.

16/1

33/1

Form: 88059-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest form in qualifying runs; there were some signs of ability when fifth in 1m Kempton handicap in October but nothing doing back over 1m2f here last month; others are higher up the list.
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9th

8

(5)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Roman Tempest

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

held up in rear

20/1

8th

8

(4)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Roman Tempest

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon Dow

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

50/1

14/1

Form: 90563-

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Thereabouts on last three starts, including when a close fifth behind Come To Pass over C&D in November when making most of the running, but no strong reason to think she can get off the mark today.
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4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Waleyfa

9st 7lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ran her first disappointing race for this yard when last of six at Brighton last month, a race where conditions should have been fine; overall profile suggests she'll bounce back quickly.

5/1

6th

5

(4)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:55 Brighton

Waleyfa

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

in rear

3/1

Form: 66122- C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins at about 1m, the latest two under Luke Morris (switches to stablemate Come To Pass); in good form since his Wolverhampton win in October but is edging up the weights and in trip.
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10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

9th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Fly The Nest

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

Has not fired this winter (big prices) but he's well treated again now and two of last season's three wins came over this C&D; stable also runs Sir Titan; revival is likely to coincide with market support.

33/1

Form: 39609- C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
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9th

11

(4)

13th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Catch My Breath

8st 10lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John Ryan

Often slowly away; last won in May 2022 and has had 22 races since; placed twice from eight outings this year and this step back up in trip should be okay but it's hard to make him the percentage call.

10/1

9

(7)

15th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Catch My Breath

8st 11lb

J: Levi Williams

T: John Ryan

Frequent slow-starter who is 0-21 since his last win over C&D in 11 months ago; now 7lb lower than for that success but he's hard to predict and easy to have reservations; entered 7:00 at Southwell on Friday.

16/1

12th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Catch My Breath

9st 2lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: John Ryan

always towards rear

10/1

Non-runners

Fly The Nest, Catch My Breath

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Payout
Exacta £137.40
Straight Forecast £155.06
Tricast £2068.35
Trifecta £3714.90

Selections

RP Ratings:

Villalobos

SPOTLIGHT:

Come To Pass

POSTDATA:

Hot Day

The Times:

Waleyfa

The Sun:

Dashing To You

NEWMARKET:

Persian Wolf

Telegraph:

Villalobos

Daily Mirror:

Villalobos

Daily Record:

Villalobos

Daily Mail:

Come To Pass

The Star:

Come To Pass

The Guardian:

Hot Day

D Express:

Hot Day