January 28 / 16.03 Lingfield (AW)

16.03

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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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It’s Time To Turn To talkSPORT Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

Form: 806-32

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Little in his first four starts, but placed in five-runner handicaps over C&D the last twice; form nothing special, but still one for the shortlist with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Catterick

The Pug

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

He's posted a couple of respectable fourth placings on AW in 2026 but is inconsistent and has won just once since 2023; others are more compelling.

16/1

9th

11

(8)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Pug

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Last of four wins came on final start for Adrian Wintle in a classified at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) last August; yet to be placed from seven starts for current yard.

12/1

Form: 3341-6

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the seventh attempt for Richard Hughes in first-time blinkers at Leicester (1m, good to firm) in October, but faded to finish last of six on stable debut at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; may have needed it after three months off and bred to be suited by this longer trip; worth a second look.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Fullforward

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

C&D winner who resumed from five months off with a solid fourth of eight in 1m4f Lingfield handicap a week ago; not out of things off the same mark.

10/1

4th

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Fullforward

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Madgwick

Just low-level hurdle form on his last two starts; last year's Flat best, which came over C&D, would give him a squeak but others look stronger for win purposes.

16/1

5

7th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

14:42 Fontwell

Fullforward

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Three-time winner on the Flat (1m-1m4f) but always in low-grade handicaps; will need to take very well to hurdling to pose a threat here.

50/1

9/2

Form: 6634-

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Mildly progressive in three starts over 7f last summer, but didn't enjoy the best of trips when fourth of seven on nursery debut at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in October; that form has worked out well and worth a second look back from 107 days off with a hood now given a go.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Dovena

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Sue Gardner

Serial hard-puller who hung right and made her move very wide over 1m6f here a month ago; that was a decent effort in the circumstances and she's one to consider for a trainer who won a division of this last season.

6/1

4th

7

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Dovena

9st 10lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Dual turf winner; ran her best race this year when third at Chester (2m, good) last month, a place behind Tailorman; still 2lb higher than for her last win; needs more.

14/1

3rd

8

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:10 Chester

Dovena

8st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Sue Gardner

Dual turf winner; went very close at Bath (11.5f, good to firm) on stable debut in September but she's been well held in both runs this season and latest was over 1m6f at Bath; now takes another step up in trip but she has questions to answer.

12/1

16/1

Form: 690-8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not threatened in first four starts, including on handicap debut at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) this month; enough stamina in her pedigree to suggest the longer trip should be within range, but she does need to improve.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(8)

4th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Alodia

8st 8lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

pressed leaders

12/1

9th

10

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Alodia

9st 0lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Sylvester Kirk

No better than fourth (1m2f here) in her first 11 starts but was then beaten just a neck in six-runner handicap at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) on latest outing; considered seriously in this weak race.

4/1

2nd

8

(5)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

Alodia

8st 11lb

J: Shariq Mohd

T: Sylvester Kirk

raced in second, chased clear leader after 4f, steady headway 4f out, outpaced over 1f out, rallied and pressed leader inside final furlong, kept on

25/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 087-

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well held in three turf maidens over 6f/1m last autumn and refused to enter the stalls on his intended nursery/AW debut at Kempton in November; gelded since and worth a market check up in trip on first start in three months.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(11)

18th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:55 Salisbury

Think Champagne

8st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tony Carroll

Still to win after eight starts but his close second over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in February represents a very strong piece of form for the grade; disappointing that he hasn't built on it since but he has the ability to go close if the addition of cheekpieces has the desired effect.

10/1

7th

9

(14)

4th May 2023

Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

15:50 Salisbury

Think Champagne

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Seven-race maiden; campaigned in AW handicaps this year, peak effort when solid second (split subsequent winners) over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in February; has a fighting chance on that form.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Think Champagne

9st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Tony Carroll

Looked sure to win races when beaten a short head over C&D in February, but failed to confirm form with fifth-placed Margaret Beaufort when over 6l behind that rival back here 11 days later; may not have been suited by the steady pace there and a player if bouncing back.

2/1

Form: 0806-

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Never started at less than 150-1 and didn't finish within 15l of the winner in four Polytrack novices over 7f/1m last autumn; blinkers are fitted for this handicap debut and his pedigree suggests he will relish this longer trip; highly respected, especially if popular in the market.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(9)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

raced in last

40/1

9th

10

(8)

30th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilpena Pound

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: J R Jenkins

Out of the frame in all 14 starts under rules and hard to fancy, even at this level.

50/1

9th

12

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Wilpena Pound

8st 9lb

T: J R Jenkins

Very little worthwhile form and pulled up on hurdle debut latest.

66/1

Form: 4999-4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
A hint of promise when fourth of eight in a Lingfield maiden (7f, Polytrack) last July, but not built on it since and well held in a 0-50 classified event at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) last time; longer trip will need to make a difference.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Arlecchinos Star

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Mark Usher

13 starts and yet to get within 4l of winning; can't consider.

66/1

10th

11

(6)

14th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Star

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Mark Usher

Unplaced in 12 starts and others much higher up the list.

50/1

Form: 253-36

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Placed in four of his first five handicaps (just behind The Pug on his penultimate outing, but now 0-9 and has to put a modest effort at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 15 days ago behind him; needs the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers to have a positive effect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:20 Lingfield (AW)

Downtown Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie Johnston

0-11 and his temperament has been an issue, throwing a race away at Kempton in November; well short of his best on his last three starts and risky, for all he has the raw ability to make mincemeat of this lowly mark; goes without any headgear today.

6/1

6th

4

(2)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Downtown Dubai

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders

8/1

8th

3

(5)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:03 Lingfield (AW)

Downtown Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Placed in four of his first five handicaps (just behind The Pug on his penultimate outing, but now 0-9 and has to put a modest effort at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 15 days ago behind him; needs the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers to have a positive effect.

7/2

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Payout
Straight Forecast £37.13
Tricast £172.79

Selections

The Guardian:

Fullforward

SPOTLIGHT:

Wilpena Pound

RP Ratings:

The Pug

POSTDATA:

Downtown Dubai

The Times:

Think Champagne

LAMBOURN:

The Pug

Telegraph:

The Pug

D Express:

Fullforward

Daily Mirror:

Fullforward

The Sun:

Fullforward

The Star:

Downtown Dubai

NEWMARKET:

Wilpena Pound

Daily Mail:

Wilpena Pound

Daily Record:

Wilpena Pound