March 11 / 14.05 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.05

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Spreadex Sports Lincoln Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Spreadex Sports Lincoln Trial Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain and snow

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7223-1 C

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive in the first half of 2022, winning twice over 7f, and he took his form to a new level with his 1m win at Southwell in January; up 4lb for his troubles but may not have finished improving just yet.
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5th

1

(7)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:54 Lingfield (AW)

Alrehb

9st 10lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Began 2023 with a pair of AW wins, notably the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (RPR 106); also ran a fine race at Newcastle in June (1m) and this month's fifth in a 1m Listed race at Kempton was another fair effort; stamina for today's trip not assured but he won't be far away if it sparks anything extra from him.

8/1

5th

2

(5)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Alrehb

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won twice on the AW earlier in the year but very patchy in the meantime; others have less to prove.

16/1

6th

4

(5)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Alrehb

9st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won two in a row on AW earlier this year but has a very mixed record since his last success and was only eighth of 11 at Sandown (behind Bluelight Bay) last time; that was after a break but he's now 0-9 on turf and others are more convincing.

16/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: /21/11

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Looked promising in early 2021; returned from 659 days off to win a 1m handicap at Lingfield last month (strong form) and made light of a 4lb rise back at Lingfield two weeks later; another 4lb higher today but he's unbeaten in blinkers and is bred to carry on improving; leading contender.
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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

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 6392-2 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win this race 12 months ago off an 8lb lower mark; plenty went wrong for him when chasing home Outbreak at Lingfield two weeks ago but the handicapper didn't miss it; unexposed in cheekpieces and more appealing than many.
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14th

2

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Notre Belle Bete

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.

10/1

14th

2

(11)

20th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Notre Belle Bete

9st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Beaten favourite in the corresponding race 12 months ago when rated 1lb higher; only seen twice this year, looking to retain all his ability in useful turf races; can go well fresh; not ruled out.

10/1

5th

12

(6)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

18:40 Ascot

Notre Belle Bete

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four-time AW winner; has comparable form on turf but he took his record in this sphere to 0-17 when a creditable fourth of 15 in Epsom handicap (8.5f; good to soft) on reappearance 18 days ago; cheekpieces back on; it's unlikely that a first success on the grass will arrive now.

33/1

13/2

Form: 2/6-51

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Promising at two; finished behind War In Heaven over the extended 1m1f here on his return last month, his first run for 11 months, but he proved a different proposition when seeing off Notre Belle Bete at Lingfield two weeks ago; the runner-up was unlucky in running on that occasion but he didn't look to be fully extended and there could well be more to come from him; very interesting.
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13th

10

(3)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

14:50 Goodwood

Outbreak

8st 12lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Charlie Johnston

prominent

12/1

10/1

Form: 52533-

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Group 3-placed as a 2yo; useful effort to win a 7f handicap at Haydock last summer and he rounded off his 3yo campaign with two placed efforts in good 1m handicaps; has run well fresh and he's not discounted despite his big weight; Tapeta debut.
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10th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Tacarib Bay

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

raced far side

10/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Tacarib Bay

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

in rear

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Ascot

Tacarib Bay

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting.

11/2

Form: 0-1111 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
He hasn't looked back since being stepped up to the extended 1m1f here this year, winning his last four starts and climbing up the weights to the tune of 19lb; trying to dominate in this deeper race will pose a much stiffer test of his credentials, though.
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3rd

7

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

War In Heaven

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

pressed leader, hung right over 1f out, no extra final furlong

6/1

1st

3

(8)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:20 Chelmsford (AW)

War In Heaven

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Improved for a step up in trip over the winter, reeling off a four-timer over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton in January/February; came up short off a BHA mark in the 90s on his next three starts but he was back on track with a game effort over 1m here 17 days ago (front two clear); the combination of a 4lb rise and a drop in trip could find him out today.

6/1

1st

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

War In Heaven

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

13/2

16/1

Form: 06248-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
He has developed into a very useful handicapper on turf for this stable, winning three times in the spring in each of the last two seasons; whether he is well-enough treated to defy this mark on his seasonal return a moot point, though.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

20/1

Form: 18211-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
His form took off over 7f for this yard last season, winning four times and flying up the weights; he will need to have improved again over the winter if he's to defy his new mark from the widest stall.
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10

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Yanifer

8st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Enhanced his fine Chester record when a length winner there in late August (extended 7f; good to firm; acts on soft); the 4lb rise elevates him to a career-high mark which could be troublesome in this deep a handicap.

40/1

1st

9

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:15 Chester

Yanifer

8st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Won over 7f here (good to soft) last August and runner-up in good 7f handicaps elsewhere on his last two starts (good to firm/good to soft); should be fine at today's distance and every chance he'll be thereabouts.

10/1

8/1

Form: 31101- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Very progressive in his first season for Karl Burke, winning 1m handicaps at Newcastle, Hamilton and York (twice); absent for eight months but not out of the question that there's more to come.
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16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

6th

4

(7)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Eilean Dubh

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: K R Burke

Now 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer but didn't shape with any obvious promise when always towards the rear on his 7f Musselburgh reappearance 13 days ago, albeit this trip is more suitable; sixth to Northern Express in this last year; visored first time.

20/1

12/1

Form: 45580-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made a winning seasonal return 12 months ago in a small-field 1m handicap at Chelmsford; highly tried over longer trips and cut little ice on turf afterwards; gelded since last seen; there are risks attached on his return but there's no denying he's potentially very well treated back on AW.
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5th

11

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner in 2023; no joy anywhere last season (mostly at this track) but the closest he came was a neck defeat here (1m2f; 4lb higher today) on final start; not far away on AW last three starts this year and the same may be possible on today's return to turf.

16/1

4th

6

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dark Moon Rising

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Losing run now up to 14, but his last couple of efforts have been encouraging as when second of six in a slightly stronger contest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; still on his last winning mark and holds each-way claims.

10/1

2nd

4

(5)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Dark Moon Rising

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Drew a blank in 2025 but he ended that campaign with a good second in a big-field 10.2f handicap at York; two respectable AW runs this year but he will need to raise his game to take this.

5/1

20/1

Form: 66-405

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who is 3lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m) last February; behind a few of these back at Lingfield last time but he has the assistance of Billy Loughnane's claim and this should be run to suit.
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11

(21)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hafeet Alain

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

9yo who looked as good as ever when making all with something to spare at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his sole run this season; however, he's never defied a mark this high and may be vulnerable in this hot contest.

28/1

OUR TIP

Form: 02-194

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His three wins have all come over 1m on Polytrack; finished behind a couple of today's rivals at Lingfield two weeks ago and no obvious reason why the tables would be turned.
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0

1

(9)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Kempton (AW)

Imperial Sands

9st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Archie Watson

Front-runner who has gained three of his four wins over C&D, the latest an easy 4l success in April; this will be tougher from a 6lb higher mark especially with other established trailblazers in the field.

20/1

9th

1

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Ripon

Imperial Sands

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Archie Watson

Four-time AW winner who is 0-9 on turf but he made a bold bid when a clear second at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) 19 days ago; up 3lb but he ran into an unexposed improver last time and still looks on a workable mark; in the mix.

11/2

2nd

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

Imperial Sands

10st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Archie Watson

Best on the AW (two wins over 1m at Kempton this year); 18lb lower on turf but hasn't run well enough on his recent starts on grass to suggest he will win this.

33/1

16/1

Form: 86-707

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in four runs in Bahrain this winter; he has dropped in the weights but the addition of a hood isn't enough to earn him the vote.
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6th

2

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Mr Professor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.40
Straight Forecast £17.76
Tricast £54.90
Trifecta £79.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Notre Belle Bete

The Times:

Unforgotten

SPOTLIGHT:

Outbreak

NEWMARKET:

Alrehb

Telegraph:

Dark Moon Rising

D Express:

Mr Professor

The Guardian:

Eilean Dubh

THE NORTH:

Outbreak

Daily Mirror:

Unforgotten

Daily Record:

Unforgotten

Daily Mail:

Alrehb

TOPSPEED:

Notre Belle Bete

POSTDATA:

Notre Belle Bete

The Sun:

Notre Belle Bete

The Star:

Notre Belle Bete