August 12 / 17.15 Lingfield

17.15

Good

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  • Prize money: £5757.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-9522 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has been running over 1m in cheekpieces this summer and it's no certainty the drop in trip will suit on drying ground, minus the headgear and from a wide stall; the handicapper knows where he is with him.
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4th

3

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield (AW)

Flying Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Runner-up twice over 1m before last month's narrow 7f turf win here, and gave another good account when fifth at Newbury (7f) on latest outing; will be fine back on Polytrack and is evidently in good nick but may find others better handicapped here.

14/1

5th

7

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Newbury

Flying Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Heather Main

Had suggested he was on the way back when twice runner-up over 1m last month and with cheekpieces removed he just got up to win at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago; 3lb higher, but this more galloping track is in his favour and he shouldn't be far away.

11/2

1st

7

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield

Flying Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Heather Main

prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, led towards finish

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 827406 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 7f (both at undulating courses) last summer who's proven inconsistent this season; is on a handy mark if he bounces back but recent efforts haven't been good.
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3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Of War

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly.

10/1

3

(4)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Of War

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Blew the start over C&D last week but he had been in good order prior to that, winning twice at Brighton this autumn; can bounce back quickly.

10/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 744180 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner who's long odds-on to blow the start and who'll then need luck from the outside stall; is only 1lb higher than when winning for Luke Catton in June but there are risks involved.
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4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:10 Brighton

Secret Strength

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Shaun Lycett

Four-time winner who can be slowly away; made a winning stable debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) off 5lb lower in January and wasn't beaten far when fourth at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last time; up in grade now back on turf and this smaller field probably isn't ideal for him due to his hold-up style, but he holds place claims.

7/2

4th

5

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Secret Strength

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear

9/2

Form: 133/85

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Missed a huge chunk of his career but hasn't shaped badly in two runs back; goes beyond 6f for the first time (should suit on pedigree), down another 3lb, and is one to consider.
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6th

3

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Dakota Power

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Roger Teal

Not beaten far on his last two starts but he has still finished down the field; drops in class today but others arrive in better form.

12/1

7th

5

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Dakota Power

9st 5lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Bits of form last year that bring him into the reckoning off his reduced mark; return to 1m may help but others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

2

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

14:00 Chepstow

Dakota Power

9st 13lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Roger Teal

Both turf wins on soft and stepped up on more favourable conditions with two decent efforts at Ffos Las in June, latest when fifth of 12 (7.5f, soft); has place claims at least.

9/2

Form: 587551 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a fast-ground nursery this time last year, so the different conditions should be fine after an easy C&D victory on soft ground last Saturday; is adaptable as regards tactics too and has the rail draw upped 5lb.
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7th

7

(2)

19th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

16:30 Brighton

Zabbie

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

reared in stalls before start, held up in rear, switched to near side over 2f out, no impression from 2f out

6/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Sandown

Zabbie

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

11/1

4th

5

(4)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Zabbie

9st 6lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Came clear on soft ground at Lingfield (7f) but was only fifth back there a month ago on good to firm that she has won on in the past; not that most consistent and Alec Voikhansky has been claiming off her.

8/1

6/1

Form: 5223-1 D

Last run: 197 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
With his third trainer already, having been picked up from Ireland for 37,000gns early in the year (since gelded); string of costly defeats for Joseph O'Brien before off the mark latterly; market useful under a 7lb claimer who's had two winners for the yard.
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10th

1

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Ribb

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: John Ryan

disputed lead, led after 2f

12/1

10/1

Form: -51697 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner last year who showed he can do it over a straight 7f on turf when going in at Yarmouth off this mark in May; three valid excuses for defeats since and, despite a tendency to fluff the start, needs considering.
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4th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple wins include four over C&D; his losing AW run goes back two years but he's on a handy mark now and showed he can make it pay when close up at Bath (1m) recently after getting checked in his run; blinkers return and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; can be involved.

100/30

3rd

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner; goes well at this track and was outstayed over 1m2f here 15 days ago; this trip is a better fit for him.

4/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 6lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mark Rimell

13-time winner who has frame possibilities returned to Bath with AW reappearance under his belt; record here comprises a 2l fourth in this race last year and two wins over 1m.

3/1

Form: 8-3511 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well suited by an undulating 7f and is chasing a C&D hat-trick upped another 4lb; this is stronger, stepping out of 0-65 company, and he's usually dropped in, so will need luck from stall 8, but can't be ruled out.
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9th

12

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Amathus

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Amathus

10st 10lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Amathus

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.

16/1

12/1

Form: 308330 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
AW winner here early in the year who hasn't achieved much on turf; her two thirds coming in small fields when well off the winner each time; makes little appeal despite another 5lb drop in the weights.
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9th

9

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield

Gwendolina

8st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Clive Cox

midfield

12/1

13th

13

(9)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newbury

Gwendolina

9st 0lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

Scored on handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January but is yet to make any further progress, and was beaten over 8l when third on her last two appearances; others have more appealing profiles.

20/1

3rd

6

(3)

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Gwendolina

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Clive Cox

Won handicap debut at Lingfield (7f, AW) in January off same mark as today; good third at Kempton (1m, AW) in April but tailed off next time and below form since in her only two forays on turf (good to firm); others bring more attractive profiles.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.40
Straight Forecast £33.50
Tricast £303.96
Trifecta £351.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Zabbie

The Times:

Amathus

RP RATINGS:

Flying Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Dakota Power

TOPSPEED:

King Of War

NEWMARKET:

Bold Ribb

Daily Mirror:

Flying Spirit

Telegraph:

Zabbie

The Guardian:

Zabbie

D Express:

Zabbie

The Sun:

Zabbie

Daily Record:

Zabbie

Daily Mail:

Amathus

The Star:

Amathus