January 21 / 14.12 Lingfield (AW)

14.12

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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

  • Prize money: £11514.8
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports Get £40 In Bonuses Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
7 (4)

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.60

Form: /3157- D BF

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins on slow turf when trained in France; gelded ahead of this stable debut; yard flourishing and the booking of Ryan Moore is an obvious plus; promise in one run on AW.
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No Results Found

25/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 8518-7 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on his drop down the weights when easily landing a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in November; well short of that level twice since and Lord Rapscallion looks his stable's main hope.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5612-3 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways in 7f handicap at Kempton (Class 5) in October; two solid placed efforts have followed; needs to find a bit extra and has new headgear this afternoon.
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11th

4

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Bath

Dancinginthewoods

9st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Amy Murphy

All of his four wins have come at 6f/7f and he was well held over this far at Southwell last week; vulnerable.

20/1

9th

12

(10)

6th Sep 2023

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1m 0f 13y

Class 5

14:05 Southwell (AW)

Dancinginthewoods

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Amy Murphy

held up in rear

33/1

7th

11

(14)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Dancinginthewoods

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Amy Murphy

Three-time turf winner who is well treated on AW form as recent as February; has struggled on both turf runs this summer but perhaps the wind operation will have done the trick.

14/1

Form: 49611- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Back to form winning two 7f handicaps at Chelmsford last month; did not have much to spare on either occasion but doubt he's handicapped out of things up 3lb.
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1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1

(12)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newmarket

Lord Rapscallion

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of gusto aged nine and scored in big field at Chelmsford most recently, completing an AW hat-trick; successful (off just 1lb lower) in this race two years ago; likely player.

9/1

1st

5

(5)

18th Apr 2025

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1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Rapscallion

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, raced wide, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, stayed on

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 14235-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than hugely progressive for Kevin Ryan, winning a 1m maiden last May and then running well in handicaps at that trip and 1m1f; gelded since last seen; sold for 16,000gns in October; interesting that new yard are quick to drop him in trip and equip him with a tongue-tie; betting can guide.
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8th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:55 Newcastle (AW)

Million Thanks

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won comfortably off 1lb higher on seasonal debut at Pontefract (1m, good) in May but largely disappointing since; safely held when third in first-time visor over C&D one week ago and needs to find extra today.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

15th Oct 2024

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1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Million Thanks

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

pressed winner, no extra over 1f out

13/2

4th

3

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

16:05 Musselburgh

Million Thanks

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Began season with emphatic handicap win at Pontefract (1m, good) in May but not much has gone to plan for him since and he was well beaten when returned to Pontefract in August; in calmer waters here but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

11/2

Form: 3541-2 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ran on well to land a 6f handicap at Southwell on penultimate start and found only a Godolphin 3yo too strong at Kempton ten days ago; another career best will be required to win this.
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1st

1

(3)

10th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:59 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Capable off this sort of mark and although this is a Class 5 in name, it's effectively a Class 6; solid effort in a better race over C&D last week; leading claims with Rossa Ryan booked.

9/4

4th

9

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

16:25 Bath

Miss Bella Brand

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

Best effort this year when third at Nottingham (6f) in May; 2-2 under Benoit De La Sayette when the ground is soft, the wins gained off higher marks in spring 2023; interesting on a similar surface.

16/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

14:00 Yarmouth

Miss Bella Brand

9st 13lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Mrs Ilka Gansera-Leveque

The winner of eight of her 48 starts; promising return from 112 days off at Chelmsford 18 days ago; should run her race but perhaps vulnerable to younger rivals.

14/1

Form: 7346-1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was gaining the 12th win of his career when running on strongly in the final furlong over C&D two weeks ago; 2lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

16/1

Form: 3/136- D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner on AW, most recently a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton last May off a 3lb lower mark; may have needed last month's return to action at Chelmsford but suspicion there may be better-treated rivals this time.
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7th

2

(1)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:05 Chester

Barging Thru

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Yet to win on turf (0-7), with all three wins coming on the AW (5f-7f; Chelmsford and Wolverhampton); has worn blinkers for his last three starts, including when simply doing too much too soon at Ayr (7f, good; sixth of eight) last time; this sharp track may suit and he is well drawn to attack.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

19:42 Ayr

Barging Thru

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

started quickly, took keen hold, led but pestered

10/1

7th

3

(9)

20th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

19:00 Epsom

Barging Thru

9st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

took keen hold, led, headed and raced in second after 1f

10/1

9/1

Form: 17435-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
4-9 on AW, the latest win coming over 5f at Southwell in August; solid efforts in 6f handicaps here the last twice; wide draw now upped to 7f for the first time; hood now added.
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3rd

9

(7)

24th Oct 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

All four wins on the AW (rated 4lb higher than on turf) including one over C&D; went close at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is without a success since August 2022; others make greater appeal.

10/1

7

(4)

30th Sep 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Did well to go close at Redcar (5f) two weeks ago considering he probably didn't have the ideal track position; now 0-9 for current yard and 7lb higher back on AW but still looks well treated on historical data.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

Four AW wins for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has the same record on turf but he ran encouragingly on his most recent start in this sphere; attractively weighted.

7/1

Form: 3550-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
In good form last winter, completing a hat-trick over 7f-8.5f; may have needed his recent return to action and better could be on the cards this time.
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

Form: 23208-

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-6 on AW but fully effective on Polytrack and shaped much better than the bare result over 6f here three weeks ago, his first run for 105 days; one to consider in a race that should be run to suit.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

33/1

Form: 88750- CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but his overall record is patchy and he was well held here three weeks ago; has the widest draw to defy too.
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1st

3

(2)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

His last four wins have come over C&D; not at his best on his last two starts but he went close over a mile here in November and he races off the same mark today; needs taking seriously.

11/4

10th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer.

12/1

10th

1

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Mount Mogan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Four course wins over 7f, two of them early this year, but now tackles 1m for the first time on his 57th start; others look safer.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.20
Straight Forecast £37.46
Tricast £233.58
Trifecta £517.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Strength

D Express:

Dancinginthewoods

RP Ratings:

Lord Rapscallion

NEWMARKET:

All The King's Men

POSTDATA:

High Velocity

Daily Record:

Miss Bella Brand

The Guardian:

Shoot To Kill

The Sun:

Poetic Force

TOPSPEED:

Secret Strength

The Times:

Secret Strength

Telegraph:

Secret Strength

Daily Mail:

Secret Strength

The Star:

Dancinginthewoods

Daily Mirror:

Lord Rapscallion