February 04 / 13.16 Lingfield (AW)

13.16

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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5400
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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talkSPORT Powered By Fans Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/13 (Won)

  • Win: £1.37

Form: 1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Created a highly favourable impression with his 6l debut success at Kempton (1m4f) last month, striding clear powerfully in the closing stages; useful prospect who commands respect under 5lb penalty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(11)

18th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

French Invasion

9st 4lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in touch with leaders early, led after 2f, headed and prominent after 4f

16/1

8th

7

(2)

23rd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

French Invasion

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Couple of AW novice wins early in year; has shown he's effective on turf with creditable efforts at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) and Haydock (1m6f, good) the last twice; could go well again.

8/1

4th

7

(2)

9th Sep 2023

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

French Invasion

8st 3lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Two-time AW novice winner who returned to form when second at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) recently; this is tougher but he hung last time so could be better suited by this flat track, and his pedigree provides hope he'll improve for the step up in trip; no surprise to see another good run.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-3 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts at Kempton; close third over 1m3f in December, then proved rather disappointing over 1m4f having failed to settle to some extent; could well confirm the debut promise with hood now applied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

2

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:25 Lingfield (AW)

Fox Vision

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

0-8; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year but has regressed this campaign (1m6f/2m); others preferred.

100/30

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Nottingham

Fox Vision

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

0-7; runner-up three times in small fields over 1m4f-2m on turf/AW last year, but finished a well-beaten fourth of five at Goodwood (1m6f, heavy) this month; possible that the combination of a nine-month absence and deep ground found him out so he may show more on this better surface.

7/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat only one rival in 1m2f contest here just before Christmas, having blown the start; however, he's in good hands and may do better granted a cleaner break this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Another Run

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Rod Millman

Having been off for 168 days and been gelded he made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in March last year; off another 17 months before fifth of six here (2m) 11 weeks ago; has a bit to prove now.

33/1

7

(6)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Another Run

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Rod Millman

Having been off for 168 days and been gelded he made a winning debut for this yard at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in March last year; off another 17 months before fifth of six here (2m) 11 weeks ago; has a bit to prove now.

33/1

4

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Another Run

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

Made a winning yard debut at Southwell in March 2024, appreciating the return to 1m6f and the switch to Tapeta; up just 3lb but has more to prove on first run since, back on Polytrack and upped to 2m.

10/1

Form: 7-1

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Proved green and probably found 7f too sharp here on debut; well suited by the step up to 1m3f at Southwell since, galloping on strongly for an emphatic win; one of two strong contenders for this stable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Eight-time AW winner, including thrice at Southwell; close third in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle last weekend when returned to this sphere; back up 2lb but takes a drop back in grade; solid chance.

7/2

3rd

6

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four (one here) over 2m in 2025; AW has dominated his career; three of his last four turf starts were respectable and he's edging down the weights, so not entirely dismissed.

25/1

3rd

1

(5)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Sax Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Very busy and he's had his share of wins, including four over 2m in 2025, but that's been mostly on AW which has dominated his career; best turf ratings two and three runs back before tailed off (might have overdone it up front) at Goodwood latest; again has just four rivals today but others are preferred.

15/2

Form: 7

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Distant seventh in 9.5f maiden at Wolverhampton last month having been friendless in the betting; however, this Galileo colt may improve upped to 1m4f with the debut experience under his belt.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

4th

2

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

African Star

9st 12lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Mark Loughnane

Well held in three runs for this yard (also saddle two others) in the summer and goes without a tongue-tie for the first time since debut back from a break; potentially on a fair mark now and worth a look in the market.

8/1

8th

1

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

African Star

10st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Turf maiden winner a year ago and a close third from 3lb higher at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) in January on his final start for Sylvester Kirk; held in both starts since returning for this yard in May with cheekpieces applied, but the drop in class offers hope.

4/1

Non-runners

Sax Appeal, African Star

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £1.50
Straight Forecast £1.70
Trifecta £1.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

French Invasion

RP Ratings:

Fox Vision

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French Invasion

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French Invasion

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French Invasion

Daily Mirror:

French Invasion

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French Invasion

The Star:

French Invasion

Daily Record:

French Invasion