March 31 / 16.35 Lingfield (AW)

16.35

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  • Prize money: £6280.8
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: -21263 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; won a 6f handicap here in January and ran well back here the following week; creditable third off this mark at Chelmsford 15 days ago; it won't be easy trying to dominate from the widest stall, though.
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3rd

6

(2)

9th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

15:00 Brighton

Bezzas Lad

9st 4lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Dual 5f AW winner this year; ought to have handled the soft ground better when down the field at Chester last month but was creditable second from awkward draw there (6f, good) two starts ago; no surprise if he makes a bold bid from the front here.

12/1

7th

8

(3)

14th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

20:05 Chester

Bezzas Lad

8st 11lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

Two front-running wins at Lingfield (6f and 5f; AW) this year; good second over 6f here four weeks ago (drawn wide); better berthed today and still feasibly treated; may have stablemate Recon Mission to worry about for the early lead.

13/2

Form: 153223 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
He has enjoyed a good winter, winning four times (three over C&D); finished behind Pablo Del Pueblo over C&D earlier in the month but could get much closer today; more appealing than most.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 58-901 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Had slipped in the weights for this yard prior to his game win at Wolverhampton two weeks ago; that form nothing out of the ordinary but a 1lb rise is negligible and he's landed the inside stall; up in class but very dangerous to discount him.
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7th

6

(7)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 4lb

J: George Wood

T: John Butler

Successful at Wolverhampton off this mark in March (5f); promising return from seven months off when third to Masterclass at Chelmsford last month and he may prove better suited by today's trip than his old rival.

6/1

3rd

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynns Boy

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

8/1

4th
7 (2)
Yimou

20/1

Form: 526-76 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run and although there has been the odd good run this winter, he's in a warm race this time; first-time hood today.
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1st

2

(6)

27th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Yimou

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Dean Ivory

Without a win since summer 2020 but has made the frame three consecutive times in cheekpieces in recent weeks (5f-6f), and competes off another career-low mark here; sports first-time visor for this first run at Brighton.

6/1

4th

2

(4)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:30 Bath

Yimou

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Dean Ivory

slowly away, towards rear

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Yimou

9st 10lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Dean Ivory

On a long losing run but is on a handy mark and ran his best race for a while when chasing home a well-treated one on Southwell AW 19 days ago; likes these conditions (all four wins on good to firm) and is likely to go well.

7/2

7/1

Form: 241287 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Comfortably too good for Pablo Del Pueblo over C&D in January but he's been short of his best the last twice; should be competitive off this mark and this track probably suits him best.
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6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

6th

8

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Cracking 8yo who has won two Polytrack races in every season for the last five years; however, he finished behind Spendmore Lane and Ancient State at Lingfield recently and the return to Tapeta looks a negative.

20/1

Form: 88-754 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the clearest run through when fourth to Lynns Boy at Wolverhampton two weeks ago, but his head carriage looked awkward and he could prove vulnerable again.
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10th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Nordic Glory

9st 10lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Better known on AW; can lead but he came from off the pace when winning at Bath (5f, firm) last month under James Glennon; nothing went right from a wide draw at Beverley since but he does act well on fast ground and has a generally good record over C&D (course winner at 5f); thereabouts.

12/1

8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0289-6 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Fully effective over C&D and usually happiest when on the sharp end; Saturday's low-key effort easy to forgive in a Class 2 and well drawn should he be ridden more positively.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

Form: -12531 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Talented sprinter who doesn't always help himself; he has won twice over 5f this year, recording a useful Topspeed figure when seeing off Man On A Mission here 24 days ago; 4lb rise not insurmountable in his current vein of form.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

mounted in chute, walked to post

5/4

1st

5

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

walked to post, made all, ridden final furlong, kept on well

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

Lost his last 19 starts and maintains a far lesser strike-rate on turf, but two previous runs over this C&D have netted a win off 11lb higher and (latest) a near-3l fifth which can be marked up as the rider dropped his hands late on; turn might be nearing.

6/1

Form: 6-3481 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was gaining career win number 11 when readily accounting for a subsequent winner over C&D four weeks ago; 3lb rise less of a concern than the stiffer opposition.
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9th

12

(5)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:54 Lingfield (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

in touch with leaders

25/1

11th

10

(6)

19th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

Multiple winner down the years and he retains some ability despite being well into the veteran stage; missed the break when well backed at Lingfield on penultimate start but had no excuses here last week; others stronger for win purposes.

14/1

6th

8

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Melody

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Ali Stronge

towards rear

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £49.10
Straight Forecast £51.42
Tricast £251.34
Trifecta £233.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Man On A Mission

The Times:

Pablo Del Pueblo

POSTDATA:

Nordic Glory

TOPSPEED:

The Defiant

LAMBOURN:

Storm Melody

RP Ratings:

Man On A Mission

NEWMARKET:

Man On A Mission

Daily Mail:

Man On A Mission

The Star:

Man On A Mission

Daily Record:

Man On A Mission

D Express:

Nordic Glory

Telegraph:

Pablo Del Pueblo

The Guardian:

Pablo Del Pueblo

Daily Mirror:

Pablo Del Pueblo

The Sun:

Pablo Del Pueblo