April 18 / 16.55 Lingfield (AW)

16.55

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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Fillies’ Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Fillies’ Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 61242- D

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent since breaking the duck at Haydock (1m2f; dead-heated from a 3lb lower mark) last June, and was just touched off in cheekpieces at Windsor (1m2f, soft) in October on final run for Chris Wall; switches back to the AW for first start for James Fanshawe; chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

21st Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

14:15 Exeter

Chips And Rice

11st 12lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Capable Flat performer who ran okay in maiden hurdles during the summer before losing her way; had wind surgery but others look safer.

8/1

3

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:55 Stratford

Chips And Rice

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Fair Flat racer who made the frame in two of her first four hurdling starts for new stable this year, more notably when third over C&D (good to firm) in July; below form last time, though, and has a point to prove on this handicap hurdle debut.

20/1

4

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Worcester

Chips And Rice

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

Fair Flat racer who has made the frame on two of her three hurdling starts for new stable this year, more notably when third at Stratford (2m, good to firm) in early July; well beaten when back on the Flat last time but still enters calculations here.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-2563

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Kempton (1m3f) early in the New Year, but hasn't really done enough since to suggest that her turn is imminent; although not beaten far over C&D latest, it's probably unwise to take the form of that four-runner contest literally; others preferred.
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10th

6

(10)

6th Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Sole win from 24 starts came over C&D in 2022 but return to these conditions didn't spark a revival three weeks ago.

14/1

9th

1

(12)

14th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Well handicapped on her best middle-distance form last year, including at this track, but she's been out of sorts in both runs this winter; this step back up in trip is a positive but she's now 1-23 and others are more convincing.

10/1

1

(2)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

How Hard Can It Be

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Raced mainly at middle distances, winning once; seemed to need latest run (back from layoff); something to prove over this trip.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 5322- BF

Last run: 162 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Placed on three occasions in AW maidens (1m-1m2f), failing to get home after forcing the pace at Wolverhampton (9.5f) in December on final run for Andrew Balding; has since changed stables, and is introduced to handicapping for the first time here; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 4

13:37 Haydock

Rose Light

11st 4lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

Very modest on the Flat nowadays and tailed off last month on her first two hurdle starts; a transformation is needed.

200/1

9th

5

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:40 Stratford

Rose Light

11st 2lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 11f Flat winner but she was hooded when a well-held fifth on her yard/hurdling debut in 2m Doncaster maiden 15 days ago; in good hands though so not written off.

40/1

5th

4

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:02 Doncaster

Rose Light

11st 2lb

J: Ian Power

T: Jennie Candlish

A fair 1m3f Flat winner but she ended her time with Tony Forbes below par last autumn; starts out over hurdles now for the in-form Jennie Candlish yard so can't be discounted; hood (tried once in 2023) is refitted.

25/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 3244-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sporting cheekpieces for the first time (retained) when placed in a C&D fillies' novice (also stable debut) three weeks ago; she's undoubtedly had more chances than some, but this does represent a suitable next option; isn't discounted.
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5th

2

(2)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:40 Windsor

Rechercher

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: George Baker

0-9 for Ralph Beckett and four defeats for this yard, albeit she ran her best race for a while when second at Lingfield (extended 1m3f, good to firm) 11 days ago; left the impression a stronger pace there would have suited and she's not out of this.

11/2

2nd

3

(1)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield

Rechercher

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Baker

in rear

3/1

4th

2

(7)

15th May 2023

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:05 Windsor

Rechercher

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: George Baker

Cheekpieces enlisted for her two minor honours on AW this year; goes well on softer than good and probably stays 1m4f; stable has had winners this month but this filly's 0-11 record is a nagging worry.

7/1

16/1

Form: 23440- D

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Placed on various occasions since winning at Bath (1m2f, good; from a 5lb lower mark) last May; ended last season on a downbeat note, so needs to bounce back off a 190-day absence, with her trainer saddling a more likely candidate in the shape of Rose Light.
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1st

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

14:08 Windsor

Mrembo

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Has several pieces of C&D form, including a success in 2023 and respectable fourth in latest start; competitively handicapped, having gained last three wins off just 1lb lower; enters calculations.

4/1

4th

5

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

20:17 Windsor

Mrembo

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Jonathan Portman

All five wins on good or quicker ground, including firm; C&D winner who finished close up behind one who was ahead of her mark in this race last year and she's likely to be primed for this; leading claims for in-form yard.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:35 Bath

Mrembo

9st 8lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jonathan Portman

Five-time winner over 1m2f-11.7f on turf; beaten under 2l after a break at Kempton and might have gone close with more luck.

7/2

Form: 8627-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won on both the AW (7f, nursery) and over hurdles (2m1f, maiden) during her Irish days; sold for 7,000gns in February, and ran well enough when placed on stable debut at Wolverhampton (1m4f) less than a fortnight ago; drops back in trip in a relatively tight affair.
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11th

7

12th Oct 2023

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:00 Exeter

Pepsiwithacap

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Both wins in Ireland, a 7f AW handicap and a maiden hurdle on good; up and down in ten runs for this yard but was bang there in the latest at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); hard to rule out.

9/1

3rd

4

11th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Pepsiwithacap

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

prominent

9/1

8th

7

2nd Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:27 Newton Abbot

Pepsiwithacap

10st 12lb

J: David Noonan

T: David Pipe

Belied 50-1 odds when very respectable fourth over C&D (good) 11 days ago and is 1lb lower now but her record in Britain is very mixed and others in this line-up are more persuasive.

14/1

Form: 74-471 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Didn't necessarily show improvement, but did take a step back in the right direction when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at Chelmsford (1m2f) in February; given a short break since, and resumes from a 3lb higher mark; highest on the shortlist.
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3rd

7

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield

Star From Afarhh

9st 3lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Ed Walker

Upped to this trip for the first time when landing a C&D handicap 23 days ago; had a bit to spare on that occasion but this looks a much stronger race.

4/1

1st

4

(3)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

16:12 Lingfield

Star From Afarhh

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

dwelt start, in rear, shaken up and headway from 3f out

4/1

4th

4

(5)

11th May 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Star From Afarhh

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Ed Walker

Had cheekpieces on last two starts, on first occasion winning over C&D in February (3lb higher today); seventh of eight two months later but not beaten far; could have her say again.

8/1

Form: 647

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in novice company (1m-9.5f), albeit without progressing; needs to take a step forward for the switch to handicapping in order to stake a claim, but does have the promising 5lb claimer Connor Planas booked.
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4th

5

(5)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

18:25 Nottingham

Screaming Leeagale

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Ian Williams

Glimpses of ability in novice company (1m-9.5f), albeit without progressing; 22-1 for her handicap debut at Lingfield six weeks ago (1m2f, AW) but she ran a moody race and was detached when pulled up in the straight; cheekpieces now added; still has time to do better but not convincing.

10/1

7

(5)

18th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Screaming Leeagale

8st 12lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Ian Williams

Glimpses of ability in novice company (1m-9.5f), albeit without progressing; needs to take a step forward for the switch to handicapping in order to stake a claim, but does have the promising 5lb claimer Connor Planas booked.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

24th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Screaming Leeagale

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £28.05
Tricast £213.57
Trifecta £175.00

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Rose Light

SPOTLIGHT:

Star From Afarhh

NEWMARKET:

Chips And Rice

POSTDATA:

How Hard Can It Be

D Express:

Mrembo

WEST COUNTRY:

Pepsiwithacap

The Times:

Rose Light

Telegraph:

Rose Light

Daily Mirror:

Rose Light

Daily Record:

Rose Light

Daily Mail:

Chips And Rice

RP Ratings:

Star From Afarhh

The Guardian:

Star From Afarhh

The Sun:

Star From Afarhh

The Star:

Star From Afarhh