May 13 / 13.50 Lingfield (AW)

13.50

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Fitzdares Taking Bets Since 1882 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Fitzdares Taking Bets Since 1882 Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0-3311 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; recaptured all his old ability since back from absence, winning twice at 7f on Tapeta and turf on last two starts; cannot dismiss but said to have never travelled when well below best on sole Polytrack start, at Kempton in 2021, and having first run on the surface since.
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 3/35-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Fair form at 7f in qualifying runs on Tapeta; made modest return from break on turf at Ripon (6f) and needs best-ever form to justify current mark back on Polytrack.
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16th

12

(14)

31st Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Sir Winston

9st 6lb

J: C Y Ho

T: George Baker

Won three times over this trip last year when with Roger Varian; no wins in seven for current yard and this is a tough race in which to put that right; in first-time cheekpieces today.

40/1

8th

2

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Sir Winston

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Triple 7f winner for Roger Varian last year; gave a pretty good account before fading into sixth at Epsom (7f, good) nine days ago but is now 0-6 for George Baker and needs to find something extra.

33/1

6th

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

21:00 Epsom

Sir Winston

10st 0lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: George Baker

prominent

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 110-82 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won first two runs for yard, the second at 1m here; non-stayer at 1m2f on final 2022 start; did well on second run back at Chelmsford (7f), considering he was hampered and switched, when close second to one with improvement in him; solid chance with William Buick up; regular hood left off.
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3rd

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Winforglory

10st 2lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Richard Hughes

took keen hold, disputed lead, prominent from over 5f out

4/1

4th

3

(7)

10th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

20:00 Chepstow

Winforglory

9st 6lb

J: Deon Le Roux

T: Richard Hughes

in rear

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Winforglory

9st 11lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Won first two runs for yard, the second at 1m here; non-stayer at 1m2f on final 2022 start; did well on second run back at Chelmsford (7f), considering he was hampered and switched, when close second to one with improvement in him; solid chance with William Buick up; regular hood left off.

5/1

Form: 384-13 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Close up in two course runs for previous trainer, over 7f and 1m; winning start for this one at Wolverhampton then a solid third when every chance at Chelmsford in April (1m); probably needs better again back at 7f.
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10th

10

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Prenup

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

She's on a competitive mark on last year's best form and kicked off this campaign with an encouraging run at Newmarket, but she flopped at York in June last time (1m2f, good to soft; upset in stalls) and it's hard to be overly confident on the back of that.

25/1

14th

2

(14)

14th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Prenup

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

upset in stalls, towards rear

14/1

4th

1

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 212y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Prenup

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Acts on any ground and was beaten less than 2l when seventh of 17 on last month's Newmarket reappearance (1m, good), but she is still 6lb above her last winning mark and 1m2f just appears to stretch her.

7/1

14/1

Form: 3187-8 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unable to match his promising C&D win in a lower grade in November in three runs here since but clearly capable of a useful effort when on song and perhaps his recent return will have brought him on.
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6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

16/1

Form: 820-88

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back on his winning mark, over 1m on Kempton Polytrack in August, but he hasn't reached the same level since and has work to do now switching to 7f with cheekpieces fitted.
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4th

2

(4)

8th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

My Mate Ted

10st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Teal

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

6/1

9th

5

(9)

21st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Newmarket (July)

My Mate Ted

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Roger Teal

held up in rear, shaken up and some headway over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out

5/1

8th

9

(12)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

19:40 Windsor

My Mate Ted

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up over 1m (soft) last October in one of his two starts at this track; not in top form this season (co-favourite last time) but the handicapper is giving him every chance; wore cheekpieces last two outings.

10/1

7/1

Form: 3/9272

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Below best over 1m on sole Polytrack start but in good form over 7f either side and found only a very interesting rival too good at Wolverhampton ten days ago; should be right there if handling this surface as well.
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2

(11)

13th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Sharvara

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Turf winner (8.5f, soft) for R Hannon as a 2yo; missed 2022; his two best efforts for new yard have come over 7f at Wolverhampton; chance if at that level but he's been below par the last twice.

8/1

7th

6

(2)

24th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:40 Yarmouth

Sharvara

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Archie Watson

Winner on soft ground for Richard Hannon as a 2yo before missing a chunk of his career; hasn't had a lot of luck with one thing and another on the AW this year and returns to turf on a fair mark if the first-time headgear helps.

6/1

7th

6

(11)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sharvara

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Archie Watson

Below best over 1m on sole Polytrack start but in good form over 7f either side and found only a very interesting rival too good at Wolverhampton ten days ago; should be right there if handling this surface as well.

7/1

8th
11 (12)
Otago

8/1

Form: 254-21 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has returned in very good form, on this track and when winning at Brighton (7f; four most recent wins on downhill tracks); more on his plate from widest draw.
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2

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

Otago

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Five C&D wins include this race for the last two years; not particularly convincing on 2025 form but has a good chance off current mark provided he's back on song.

14/1

6th

1

(10)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Otago

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Five C&D wins, three of those in cheekpieces on soft; has struggled for form this season (0-6), making only minimal inroads from the rear at Epsom (7f; eighth of 12; 50-1) latest; competes from an easing mark.

12/1

8th

12

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:12 Epsom

Otago

8st 11lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Jim Boyle

Two C&D wins earlier in career; conditions have been against him during the hot summer but he won the two most recent soft-ground races he contested, over 7f at Brighton last autumn, so the more rain the better; yard has won the last four runnings.

14/1

7/2

Form: 233-11 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Raced mostly at sprint trips, nosing ahead late for two 6f wins here for new yard this spring, but he seemed to stay 7f well enough from limited chances for previous connections; looks to have more to come.
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2nd

4

(10)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

10st 11lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Won 6f handicaps at Lingfield (AW) on his first two starts for Dylan Cunha, the second of them off just 1lb lower; perhaps sharper for last month's return from a break over 7f here; good amateur booked; not ruled out.

10/1

6th

1

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gold Medal

9st 13lb

J: G Cheyne

T: Dylan Cunha

Triple Lingfield AW winner who scored on debut on Tapeta (Wolverhampton); all wins over 6f but seems to stay this trip, though didn't get home over 7f on turf at Newbury last time and uphill finish here might catch him out.

8/1

6th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Newbury

Gold Medal

9st 11lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: Dylan Cunha

walked to post, hampered start, in touch with leaders on outer

7/1

Form: 2-8666

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four 6f wins for previous yard; has shaped well for new connections but lesser effort at Wolverhampton in March and he wasn't convincing in his one attempt at 7f.
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8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield lately and has become a bit of a specialist over 6f there (112121); it's a different story here (8770) and that would be the concern.

11/4

33/1

Form: 297000 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ready winner of C&D novice for previous yard but had ups and downs in handicaps with a variety of headgear experiments this year; return to AW can suit but hard to fancy for win purposes.
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7th

2

(10)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Counsel

9st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won on AW in December (6f) and March (5f) but ran poorly at Wolverhampton four weeks ago; 0-13 on turf and others have more compelling profiles.

20/1

6th

4

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Counsel

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Made it 2-2 over C&D when scraping home last month; up 2lb, but that latest run came after 79 days off so he could be a bit sharper for it; high on list.

4/1

1st

1

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Counsel

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner last February; back to winning ways with a front-running 6f win at Lingfield in December; not quite so good twice since and he needs the 11-week break to have freshened him up.

5/1

12th
5 (8)
Tothenines

8/1

Form: -45305

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Weighted to be involved on 7f Tapeta form in midwinter but he can lose ground at the start and, with no experience of Polytrack, he has something to prove against rivals who handle the surface well.
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2nd

1

(2)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Thirsk

Tothenines

10st 1lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: K R Burke

Just one win to his name but he regularly ran to an RPR in the 80s through the winter and his penultimate start at Ripon (1m, soft) wasn't bad in the context of this race; disconcerting to see him dropped to this grade but no surprise were he to prove too classy.

11/4

12th

5

(8)

13th May 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

13:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tothenines

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Weighted to be involved on 7f Tapeta form in midwinter but he can lose ground at the start and, with no experience of Polytrack, he has something to prove against rivals who handle the surface well.

8/1

5th

5

(8)

20th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Ripon

Tothenines

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: K R Burke

Sole success came over 6f on good ground last June; mostly consistent since, including in his autumn/winter campaign on AW, but he missed the break and was never involved in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on his return to turf 19 days ago.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £95.60
Straight Forecast £103.37
Tricast £430.75
Trifecta £587.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Gold Medal

SPOTLIGHT:

Winforglory

D Express:

My Mate Ted

POSTDATA:

Sharvara

The Times:

Tothenines

TOPSPEED:

Ajrad

Daily Mirror:

Legal Reform

LAMBOURN:

Winforglory

The Guardian:

Winforglory

NEWMARKET:

Gold Medal

Telegraph:

Gold Medal

Daily Mail:

Gold Medal

The Sun:

Gold Medal

The Star:

Gold Medal

Daily Record:

Gold Medal