January 21 / 14.47 Lingfield (AW)

14.47

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talkSPORT Winter Oaks Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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talkSPORT Winter Oaks Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 32311- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
On the back of a 1m Kempton novice she made a mockery of an opening mark in the high 70s over C&D last month, beating the reopposing Makinmedoit and Tequliamockingbird without coming off the bridle; even an 11lb rise doesn't look enough to stop this daughter of a Listed (AW)/Group 2 winner.
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3rd

1

(2)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 1

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Al Agaila

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made it 4-6 on the AW when gamely holding on to win a 0-95 handicap at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 13 days ago; more will be needed against a few of these, but no surprise were she to make the frame.

10/1

1st

3

(8)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Al Agaila

9st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

travelled strongly, midfield, up the centre when headway from over 2f out, shaken up when led over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on

11/2

5th

1

(9)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Al Agaila

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won three in a row on AW in the winter and returned to form with very close fifth in Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) 12 days ago; the return to turf poses a question but she has shown promise on grass and remains lightly raced; could have more to offer and she's not ruled out.

6/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 22371- C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Enhanced her good AW record when getting on top towards the finish over 1m here three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and her strong finish on that occasion suggests she should prove equally as effective back at 1m2f; player.
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2nd

4

(1)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Morgan Fairy

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Enhanced her good AW record when getting on top towards the finish over 1m here three weeks ago; only 2lb higher and her strong finish on that occasion suggests she should prove equally as effective back at 1m2f; player.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

31st Dec 2022

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Morgan Fairy

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Off three months since an ordinary effort at Newmarket (1m2f, good to soft), but her AW record reads 21323 and her third of 14 in a warm handicap at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in September looks solid form in the context of this race; major chance.

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 51512- CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Improved again to win a C&D handicap in November and just as good when second to Al Agaila back here since; 10lb better off with her old rival this time but the Crisfords' filly did hack up.
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7th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:54 Lingfield (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 5lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

C&D winner who has recorded her three highest RPRs under these conditions; couldn't land a telling blow over 1m in Listed race at Kempton 25 days ago but she should be seen to better effect back at this trip and track.

6/1

4th

9

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 1lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, not pace to challenge

14/1

4th

2

(7)

11th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 1

13:30 Newcastle (AW)

Makinmedoit

9st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Harry Eustace

Returned from a 12-week break to finish a creditable third in a 1m2f Salisbury Listed event in August; below that level in two similar races subsequently but freshened up since and possible she could revive back on AW (has a good record).

9/1

Form: 4664-1 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f) in May; progress stalled subsequently but she was back on the up with a 1m3f Southwell win three weeks ago; 4lb higher in a better race now; yard won this race last year.
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4th

2

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Aiming High

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Wouldn't judge her too harshly on last two runs (met trouble on former occasion and then faced a stiff task from out of the weights latest); this more suitable and she's not discounted.

10/1

7th

9

(4)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Aiming High

8st 2lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Simcock

1m4f turf win here last September; ended 2025 with three AW defeats though and she looks booked for a struggle from 5lb out of the handicap in this useful event.

25/1

3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Aiming High

10st 0lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: David Simcock

Just 1-20 on turf but 4-17 on the AW including a win over C&D; raised just 2lb for last month's Lingfield success (1m4f, Polytrack) and likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

Form: 25513- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three wins on Polytrack since June, two of them over C&D; ran creditably but no match for Al Agaila when third (Makinmedoit second) in a C&D handicap last month; likely to give her running.
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2nd

1

(4)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Tequilamockingbird

10st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

All three wins came on Polytrack last year, including over C&D in August, and she bounced right back to form when beaten a head by an unexposed 3yo at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month; only 1lb higher and respected.

100/30

2nd

2

(2)

19th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

14:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tequilamockingbird

10st 3lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Charlie Fellowes

Three wins on Polytrack (1m2f-1m3f) last year but she's been well held on AW in her last two runs, the latest at Lingfield in April; drops back in grade off 2lb lower than for last win but she needs a major revival back on Tapeta.

8/1

14th

14

(13)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tequilamockingbird

8st 6lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Charlie Fellowes

slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21/42- D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Raced only on AW; much improved when narrowly denied in a 1m4f Kempton Listed race in November; that sent her mark up into the low 100s but it's possible she could have even more to offer after only a handful of starts; drop back to 1m2f is unlikely to inconvenience; should go well.
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6th

1

(3)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Purple Ribbon

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Fellowes

took keen hold

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

30th Nov 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 1

19:50 Kempton (AW)

Purple Ribbon

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Fellowes

Raced only on AW; progressive in three starts last year, winning twice (1m/1m2f); respectable fourth in Racing League handicap at Lingfield (1m4f) on sole run this season; still open to further improvement; closely related to two Listed scorers; could go well.

14/1

33/1

Form: 22210/

Last run: 450 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner for this yard last winter and made a sound return to action when fourth in a 2m Leicester handicap hurdle in November; fairly useful on the Flat for the Gosdens' in 2021, winning a 1m3f Kempton novice (also second to Purple Ribbon in a Chelmsford maiden); stable also runs Makinmedoit.
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10th

1

(8)

12th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:35 Kempton (AW)

At A Pinch

10st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Toby Lawes

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 2f out, soon struggling

25/1

5th

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:13 Uttoxeter

At A Pinch

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Won off a 17lb higher mark in February last year and that was the last time she sported a hood, which is now joined by cheekpieces; a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

25/1

12th

4

16th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

At A Pinch

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Mark 12lb below her last winning one is owed to a poor 2023-24 season; not convinced this longest trip to date is what she's been after.

66/1

Form: 8470-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 14 despite slipping down the weights; ran creditably when third on her belated AW debut at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago but she has it to do here from 6lb out of the handicap.
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8th

8

(4)

21st Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

The Flying Ginger

8st 2lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Roger Fell

led

33/1

3rd

3

(5)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

The Flying Ginger

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

Bits and pieces of form on turf last year (including placed in Listed company), but losing run up to 13 despite slipping down the weights; makes her AW debut after 81 days off and record suggests she may need it, while this trip looks short of her best.

16/1

10th

2

(6)

21st Oct 2022

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:10 Doncaster

The Flying Ginger

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Roger Fell

prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.50
Straight Forecast £7.94
Tricast £26.96
Trifecta £35.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Agaila

RP Ratings:

Purple Ribbon

The Guardian:

Morgan Fairy

POSTDATA:

Al Agaila

NEWMARKET:

Al Agaila

The Times:

Al Agaila

Telegraph:

Al Agaila

The Star:

Al Agaila

Daily Record:

Al Agaila

D Express:

Morgan Fairy

The Sun:

Morgan Fairy

TOPSPEED:

Purple Ribbon

Daily Mail:

Purple Ribbon

Daily Mirror:

Purple Ribbon