February 25 / 13.30 Lingfield (AW)

13.30

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BetUK Hever Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £25866
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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BetUK Hever Sprint Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 22616- D

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Impressed in a big-field handicap at York in October and heavy ground probably not ideal when only sixth at Doncaster two weeks later; a career best will be needed to take this from a wide draw back from break.
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15th

21

(17)

16th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Kimngrace

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Richard Hughes

First two wins over 6f but seen more regularly at 5f now; nearly a year since she won on turf, when impressing at York (good to soft) but her recent run in a fillies' handicap at York was better than it looks at first glance; running into form and can give a good account.

12/1

8th

6

(11)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Kimngrace

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Respectable fifth in both runs since returning from a break; may well raise her game back at York, where she's 1-1 over C&D after a win last October; Listed scorer on AW two starts later; possibilities off a workable mark.

9/1

5th

2

(1)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Kimngrace

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Richard Hughes

Won handicaps in 2022, over 6f (good) and 5f (good to soft) but her mark took a battering following a Listed AW win on reappearance and she faded back in a handicap at Ascot 12 days ago; might come on for that run after a break but others higher up the list.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 056-31 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner, including twice over C&D, and he capitalised on his drop in the weights with an easy win in a good Wolverhampton handicap two weeks ago; not at his best in this race 12 months ago but he's still one to take seriously.
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1

(2)

25th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 2

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Tone The Barone

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, bit short of room halfway, broke down, pulled up over 1f out

100/30

2nd

1

(2)

4th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 2

13:56 Lingfield (AW)

Tone The Barone

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

raced in second, carried right and raced wide after 1f, edged left over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, always held

10/11

2nd

6

(6)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Tone The Barone

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

towards rear

3/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1011-1 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won eight of 12 AW runs, including last three starts (all at Chelmsford); yard took this with Lord Riddiford two years ago but it will be a fine effort for her to defy the widest stall in this stronger company.
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3rd

10

(10)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Nay Never

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

prominent on outer

9/2

1st

1

(1)

12th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Nay Never

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

travelled strongly, made all, pushed along and edged right inside final furlong, kept on well, readily

Evs

1st

1

(1)

8th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

21:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Miss Nay Never

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

pressed leader, led over 2f out, pushed along from 1f out, ran on well, comfortably

3/1

Form: 411-14 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Has enjoyed a good winter, winning three times on Tapeta in December and January; not far behind Tone The Barone at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and 7lb better off today; strong chance on ratings and he will be dangerous if able to hold an early pitch from stall 1.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

20/1

Form: 1402-0 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins for Clive Cox last year, including over 6f here; two runs in Bahrain this winter, finishing second (6f) in December before being drawn on the wrong side three weeks ago; clear personal best required on drop to 5f.
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9th

5

(1)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his three starts since, albeit latest run on heavy is easy to excuse; risky but not impossible that this first taste of a Class 5 handicap will prompt a revival.

16/1

9th

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:30 Goodwood

Watchya

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: George Baker

Prominent racer; ran well for second at Epsom in July (6f, good to soft); less convincing in his two starts since and plenty to prove on this ground; cheekpieces now tried.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Watchya

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made a bold bid when runner-up off a reduced mark at Epsom (6f, good to soft) last month but he failed to beat a rival in a big field at Windsor (behind Supreme King) last time; has something to prove again after that and his last win was over two years ago.

12/1

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 0322-3 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Listed winner (6f) here two years ago; drawn a blank since but regularly runs well in quality AW sprints; not beaten far here three weeks ago (hung right) and the addition of a visor could give him a lift.
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8th

9

(5)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:30 Chester

Exalted Angel

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Regressive 8yo who is yet to add to his Listed AW success in February 2021; did nothing wrong when second under Sam Feilden at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month but the forecast rain is unlikely to aid his cause here; younger rivals are preferred.

9/1

2nd

2

(10)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

19:30 Carlisle

Exalted Angel

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Well treated on AW form and soft ground was a possible excuse returned to turf last time; has the ability to win this race but he's on a very long losing run.

15/2

2nd

2

(10)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

19:30 Carlisle

Exalted Angel

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Well treated on AW form and soft ground was a possible excuse returned to turf last time; has the ability to win this race but he's on a very long losing run.

15/2

Form: 01010- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
The step up to Group 3 proved a bridge too far in September but he had made good progress earlier in 2022, producing a very smart effort to make all at Haydock in September; this is his first AW run around a bend but his record of 3-4 at Chester suggests it shouldn't be an issue; good draw, can go well fresh and there is a lot to like about his chance.
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8th

4

(8)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Out Louis

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended up dropping right away at Newcastle 13 days ago but that was his first run for five months and he's been dropped another 4lb for his troubles; likely to come good again soon, albeit perhaps in a race with fewer front-runners.

12/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Look Out Louis

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

12th

11

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Look Out Louis

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

Thrived last year, including when blowing his rivals away in the corresponding event off a 9lb higher mark; he hasn't looked the same force this year, including after wind surgery, and connections now change his headgear; this looks a stronger renewal than last year too.

12/1

6/1

Form: 30762- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Talented on his day but he hasn't won as many races as he probably should have; last seen finishing second in Beverley Listed race in August; sold 40,000gns since; has the ability to feature and Jamie Spencer knows him but he will need luck in running from stall 2; first AW run since June 2019.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

Form: 4164-0 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Given a peach of a ride to win the corresponding event 12 months ago; was returning from ten months off when down the field over 6f three weeks ago; suspicion others will have his measure this year.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 915-57 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Progressive; shaped well in 6f Listed race here three weeks ago; disappointed over 7f here last week when connections said the race may have come too soon after her previous start; surprising to see her turned out again with that in mind; 5f a likely stumbling block in any case.
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7th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Spent most of her career over 6f/7f but caused 100-1 shock over C&D when upped in trip in November and has finished second over C&D on both subsequent outings; likely to be right in the thick of things again.

10/1

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £66.30
Straight Forecast £50.85
Trifecta £601.30

Selections

RP Ratings:

Alligator Alley

NEWMARKET:

Tone The Barone

TOPSPEED:

Miss Nay Never

Daily Record:

Exalted Angel

SPOTLIGHT:

Look Out Louis

The Times:

Arecibo

POSTDATA:

Miss Nay Never

The Guardian:

Miss Nay Never

Daily Mirror:

Alligator Alley

The Sun:

Alligator Alley

The Star:

Alligator Alley

Telegraph:

Tone The Barone

Daily Mail:

Tone The Barone

D Express:

Tone The Barone