August 30 / 16.25 Lingfield (AW)

16.25

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 267562 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to make any significant further progress since winning 7f AW novice in January, but kept on well for clear second in 6f turf handicap here this month and gets another chance off the same mark today.
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9th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saturnalia

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Couple of absences in recent times and he has regressed (well drawn when faring better in a soft-ground handicap last time); goes well here, though, and holds each-way claims.

12/1

4th

4

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Saturnalia

9st 6lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Both wins came on AW in 2023 when trained by Richard Hughes; has gone into freefall since and was last of 11 at Bath last month.

12/1

11th

4

(9)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Saturnalia

10st 11lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Well handicapped on last season's best forrm (AW) but he ended the year with a whimper and returns from a 135-day break with an inexperienced amateur booked.

33/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 255403 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to debut win in early 2022 but on a good mark now and ran well from the front in first-time visor on turf this month; will be suited by today's return to Polytrack and Oisin Murphy rides; high on the list.
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11th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

How Impressive

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner who was runner-up over C&D in March but has lost his way with heavy defeats in his last three runs; has a lot to prove and he needs to get back on track.

25/1

10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 574331 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Returned to something like best form when making all for clearcut success at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; 7lb rise demands more from him but this C&D also suits and he's evidently in good nick.
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5th

5

(2)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Ideal Guest

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Off the mark for the season when making all at Pontefract last time (6f, good); his other five wins have all been over 7f (two sound runs on both C&D starts); well drawn; a possible.

9/2

1st

2

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 12lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Losing run is mounting up but he shaped well from the front over C&D (good) eight days ago, eventually tying up having kicked clear too soon in hindsight, beaten only 2l; big chance off same mark with Ethan Tindall taking off a bonus 5lb, provided his energy is used better.

3/1

4th

8

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

Ideal Guest

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

Ran poorly last time, failing to back up reappearance effort and continuing his long losing spell; otherwise well capable of taking a serious hand off current mark, provided he rebounds.

14/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 525476 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over 1m+ since switching to current stable last summer but kept on well for very respectable sixth when dropped back to 7f at Wolverhampton this month, having been denied a clear run; can get closer to the target with better luck here.
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11th

6

(4)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Silver Screen

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

led

11/2

3rd

1

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Screen

9st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

7f winner (Tapeta) for Clive Cox as a 2yo; several good runs for current stable, including a keeping-on fourth over 7f here five weeks ago; one to consider back against her own sex and with William Buick booked.

7/1

4th

3

(9)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Silver Screen

10st 0lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Jack Jones

midfield, headway final furlong, went fourth inside final 110yds

13/2

Form: 33-79

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten when dropped to 6f for handicap debut three weeks ago (good to soft turf), but was placed in two 7f AW races (one over C&D) as a 2yo and remains unexposed; hooded for first time; could have a say.
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2nd

1

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Winner here but that was in 2023 and there's been no win anywhere since July 2024; not far away this summer and he continues down the weights but latest performance (C&D) won't cut the mustard; first-time tongue-tie joins the recent cheekpieces.

9/1

5th

6

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 5lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

All four wins have been at 1m including three on Polytrack; well treated on old form and he's run respectably in last two starts but his last win was over two years ago and others are more persuasive.

7/1

7th

10

(13)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Red Hat Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

On an advancing losing run but he's well handicapped and bubbling under; too free (not for the first time) for a 7lb claimer last time and far from disgraced to finish fourth of eight at Yarmouth; interesting with Cieren Fallon taking over.

7/1

Form: 377-67

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five runs but was safely held in turf handicaps on first two starts for new stable (7f/1m; heavy ground on latter occasion); returns to AW with a bit to prove.
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8th

7

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Liam Bailey

Frequent slow-starter who's run well a few times over C&D without winning and is on a handy mark; fared best of the near-side group at York before a solid effort from a wide stall at Wolverhampton; goes on the shortlist under Billy Loughnane.

4/1

3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

20/1

Form: 516977 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Suited by this C&D and now 2lb lower than when leading close home on turf in May, but never got involved on turf here 18 days ago and his tendency to lose ground at the start has become a serious concern.
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6th

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Mark Rimell

Dual 7f course winner; 7f wins at Doncaster and Yarmouth last month, the latter off 7lb lower, but he wasn't suited by a modestly run race at the former track ten days ago; left the impression he's still in form and he holds claims returned to 1m.

8/1

8th

5

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 6lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Mark Rimell

Ended a losing run over C&D in July and quickly followed up with comfortable success in 7f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; up another 7lb now but very much one to consider in his hat-trick bid.

4/1

1st

2

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Thapa Vc

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Rimell

Had his ideal combination of fast ground and a strong pace when back to winning form at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) ten days ago; only 2lb higher and much respected if this pans out in a similar way, which looks a possibility.

3/1

9/1

Form: 0-3122 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Opened account with narrow C&D win in April, her 17th start, and was second on both subsequent outings (1m/7f); ought to give another good account today but has combination of wide draw and rise in grade to overcome.
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5th

10

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

5th

10

(1)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

10th

9

(12)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Purple Poppy

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jimmy Fox

ducked left start, took keen hold, soon prominent

9/2

10/1

Form: -16444 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has not kicked on from her winning seasonal/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May, but looked suited by the drop back in trip when fourth over that C&D this month and has possibilities here if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.
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1st

8

(1)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

Chorus Line

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear, steady headway from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final 110yds, led towards finish, pushed out

8/1

4th

6

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:15 Thirsk

Chorus Line

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ed Dunlop

held up in rear, headway over 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

9th

11

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Chorus Line

9st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Ed Dunlop

Has not kicked on from her winning seasonal/handicap debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in May, but looked suited by the drop back in trip when fourth over that C&D this month and has possibilities here if the first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.

10/1

14/1

Form: 414235 C

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finished well to win over 1m here in February and remained in good form until the spring, but this is his first start for 118 days and he's probably reliant on a strong pace to aim at over this trip.
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5th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All three wins gained here, doing well to overcome pace bias on Saturday (7f); the other two wins came over this trip and he's not handicapped out of it under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

towards rear

6/1

4th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have come over C&D and he's reached the frame here in his last three runs; wasn't far behind Harry The Haggler when third last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

12/1

Form: 854865 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not firing on all cylinders on turf since the spring, but did not enjoy the run of the race before keeping on well for fifth over C&D a fortnight ago and is now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in the autumn; interesting.
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4th

3

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:30 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Three-time course winner over 1m on good or faster ground, but was successful from 8lb higher on heavy at Bath (1m) a year ago; an extra furlong may suit him best, but still respected from an an attractive mark.

6/1

4th

7

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Ajrad

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

The winner of three of his six C&D starts (good and good to firm), all in July or August; well treated these days and he looked on the way back when hampered over 7f here in July and he again didn't get the clearest of runs over C&D nine days ago; solid contender.

6/1

5th

9

(13)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

16:26 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Rod Millman

In a good run of form when winning this 12 months ago and returns after a close third here over 7f; nothing wrong with his mark.

11/2

20/1

Form: 82862-

Last run: 482 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; kept on well for second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in May 2022 but not seen again since and has wide draw for this reappearance outing; back with Lee Carter after two runs for Henry Spiller.
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3rd

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Charlie Wallis

16-race maiden; signed off for Lee Carter with respectable third in this grade at Chelmsford (6f) in February but today's stable debut comes after a five-month break; blinkers (worn for last three races) left off here.

9/2

3rd

7

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Perfect Focus

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Lee Carter

Ran a bit better in the face of market support when fourth of ten in a 6f handicap at Lingfield in December (blinkered first time); less good over 7f three weeks ago; dropped further in grade and not discounted.

12/1

Form: 2-8808

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Began career with 6f AW novice win in November, but not much has gone to plan this year and he comes here after two heavy defeats in 7f turf handicaps; no headgear today; needs to get back on track.
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2nd

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here.

7/2

1st

7

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

17:33 Chester

Maharajas Express

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Not hit top gear this year but signs of a return to form when keeping on from off the pace here 14 days ago in a race he won the previous year; always dangerous if getting a strong pace to chase.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £20.30
Straight Forecast £16.52
Tricast £93.39
Trifecta £128.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Ideal Guest

The Times:

Saturnalia

POSTDATA:

Silver Screen

SPOTLIGHT:

How Impressive

The Sun:

Purple Poppy

The Guardian:

Saturnalia

Daily Record:

Saturnalia

RP RATINGS:

How Impressive

NEWMARKET:

Silver Screen

D Express:

Silver Screen

Daily Mail:

Ideal Guest

Daily Mirror:

Ideal Guest

The Star:

Ideal Guest