February 17 / 15.20 Lingfield (AW)

15.20

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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

  • Prize money: £11232
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Spreadex Sports First Goalscorer Insurance Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2/21/1 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo whose novice form (in 2020/2021) has worked out well; justified favouritism in C&D handicap two weeks ago on return from long absence; 1-1 in blinkers (reapplied today); this Lincoln entry looks the type to improve further; could well follow up, provided he doesn't bounce.
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Verdict Starting price

26th

17

(18)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Unforgotten

9st 4lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Sparingly raced and first six runs on the AW, showing progressive form in 1m handicaps; modest first attempt on turf in April (good to soft) but his latest third, on good ground at Newbury, was more reassuring; proven stamina can stand him in good stead back at 7f and he should have more to give for top yard.

5/1

3rd

10

(2)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Unforgotten

9st 1lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive on AW, including this year since a long absence; close second to Alrehb at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March; however, last of 13 at Newmarket (good to soft) last month when he finally had a turf race.

8/1

13th

4

(8)

18th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket

Unforgotten

9st 6lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: John & Thady Gosden

Progressive on AW, latterly since returning this year from long absence; close second in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.5f) most recently; yet to finish out of the first two; still has low mileage; big player provided he's just as good on turf.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 12400- C BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Scored over 7f here in 2021 and 2022; form dipped the last twice (September/October) but a revival looks possible as he has gone well fresh; runner-up over C&D on two occasions; not without a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7863-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Scored on AW/turf in 2020/2021; had wind surgery prior to faring better than the bare result (met trouble) behind Unforgotten here a fortnight ago; possibilities off a handy mark with that reappearance run under his belt and granted better luck.
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1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /3155- CD

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Successful on AW for previous yards; finished last in a couple of five-runner races in December (back from layoff) for new stable; best watched unless the market suggests a return to form is expected.
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9th

5

(9)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Catterick

Darwell Lion

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

Dropped a long way in the weights for this yard; retains ability judged on this year's AW best but he has more to prove on turf.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:54 Thirsk

Darwell Lion

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear early, headway into midfield after 2f

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:54 Thirsk

Darwell Lion

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear early, headway into midfield after 2f

10/1

20/1

Form: 4144-8 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Consistent during his spells with Henry Spiller then Tony Carroll; only eighth to Unforgotten here on first run since rejoining Lee Carter but is favourably treated (off a winning mark) if back on song.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: 3-1327 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Only seventh to Unforgotten here two weeks ago, having taken a good hold off the pace; has a consistent record at Lingfield otherwise, including three wins this winter, and could well bounce back; one of the likelier players, especially if settling better.
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2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:32 Yarmouth

Starshiba

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Eight-time winner on AW and 0-24 on turf but he went very close off his lower turf mark at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) one week ago; same mark here and must have claims in search of his turf breakthrough.

15/8

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:12 Nottingham

Starshiba

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Last nine starts on AW; ended a losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m) in December but that set up for his closing style and he's not really threatened in four runs since, latterly at Kempton (7f) 113 days ago; can race off his lower turf mark today but others are more persuasive.

8/1

13/2

Form: 61-554

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has gained most wins over 7f, the most recent at Newcastle in December; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton ten days ago; weighted to the hilt (still on career-high mark) and isn't crying out for return to 1m.
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5th

1

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

15:40 Pontefract

Larado

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time turf winner who is just 1lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; hasn't been in the same form since and returns from a break today, but drops back down in grade and is not ruled out.

9/1

10th

12

(7)

4th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Larado

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Often front-runs; Lingfield AW in February ended his losing run and he was 33-1 when well held there in a Class 2 latest outing (rare start with this visor, instead of usual blinkers); second at Epsom last August showed some turf ability remained, but he's 2lb higher today and not the percentage call.

33/1

Form: 9611-4 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth here last month when bidding for a 7f hat-trick, following two wins at Chelmsford in December; formerly effective at 1m but not seen over this trip since summer 2021.
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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

Standard

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

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Payout
Exacta £16.50
Straight Forecast £19.30
Tricast £47.80
Trifecta £82.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Brunel Charm

POSTDATA:

Lord Rapscallion

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