October 05 / 16.45 Lingfield (AW)

16.45

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 485535

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
The winner of just one of his 28 starts but he's been prominent in the betting for his last three runs and performed with credit for much of the year; not discounted at this level.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

towards rear

10/1

4th

3

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Magical Dragon

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Patrick Chamings

led early, soon headed, dropped to midfield after 1f

8/1

8th

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Magical Dragon

10st 9lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

led, headed and prominent after 1f

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -09088

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Yet to fire for current stable; not beaten far at Chelmsford two weeks ago but that was a bad race, even by 0-55 standards; continues to edge down the weights but drawn widest and others look that bit more appealing.
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13th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Iftikhaar

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: J R Jenkins

Back to form with a near-miss at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in January but he's taken backward steps in two runs since; overall record is now 1-37 and others are preferred.

33/1

6th

3

(5)

25th Feb 2026

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1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Iftikhaar

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Chased home Monks Mead in a similar event (1m2f) here last month; another fair effort ten days later and dropping back to a mile shouldn't hinder him; strike-rate of 1-36 does temper enthusiasm though.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 492347

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Poor strike-rate and although he started out for this yard with a fair second at Bath in July, he hasn't been able to build on it in three runs since; vulnerable for win purposes once more.
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9th

10

10th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Chelmsford (AW)

Young Winston

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

led narrowly, headed and dropped to midfield after 1f, weakened over 1f out

14/1

10th

10

(11)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Young Winston

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tony Carroll

on outer throughout, in touch with leaders, prominent with one circuit to go

9/1

3rd

7

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Young Winston

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Poor strike-rate and although he started out for this yard with a fair second at Bath in July, he hasn't been able to build on it in three runs since; vulnerable for win purposes once more.

10/1

Form: 454154 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.
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4th

2

(9)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brett Johnson

Came from off the pace to win a 1m 0-50 classified event at Chepstow in July; another good run when fourth of ten at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m) but her record over 1m2f+ is currently 0-7 with no placings.

5/1

4th

2

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Starry Eyes

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Brett Johnson

Ended a long losing run at Chepstow (1m) in July and not disgraced when fifth of 12 in 1m Windsor handicap 31 days ago; shortlisted.

4/1

Form: 406023

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
His wins have all come at shorter trips but his two runs for Adam West have suggested he was worth a crack at this sort of trip, especially when the emphasis won't be on stamina; drawn wide but often slowly away and might be able to get dropped in early; one to take seriously.
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0

7

(2)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Clenaghcastle

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Adam West

10yo, whose win at Kempton (1m, AW) last February was his only score since 2018; unraced at shorter than 1m since 2020 but some of his recent starts (in the autumn and on penultimate outing) give him a chance.

25/1

11th

11

(11)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Lord Clenaghcastle

8st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Adam West

Dual course winner (7f/C&D); not the force of old but showed in a Brighton handicap (1m, good; first-time hood) last September that he can still sometimes compete; below par lately; others push stronger claims.

33/1

6th

11

(6)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Clenaghcastle

8st 9lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Adam West

Landed a 1m classified event at Kempton in February, ending a long losing run in the process; mixed record since joining Adam West and likely he will prove vulnerable once again.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 100157 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins since late November; should be sharper for last month's return to action and strong claims at this level.
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8th

4

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Star Of Epsom

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear

10/1

14/1

Form: 697086 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only one win since November 2020 and she's been unplaced in all four runs for her new stable this year; latest effort at Chelmsford was a bit brighter but others come here with more persuasive claims.
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7th

5

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner but seems to have gone off the boil and finished behind several of these in a first-time visor last time; now tries blinkers.

14/1

6th

4

(10)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner who went without headgear when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap last month; this veteran can't be dismissed with a visor now added.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Hard to win with and hold-up style means she is reliant on luck in running; that wasn't in evidence here last week (1m2f) when she ran into traffic in the straight, eventually finishing a never-nearer fifth; each-way shout.

8/1

Form: 741417 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Took an age to get off the mark but having won in Jersey in June (1m2f, firm) she also scored at Wolverhampton (extended 1m1f) in August; not so good at Chelmsford three weeks ago but can't ignore at this level.
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9th

6

(3)

2nd Apr 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shes A Mirage

9st 3lb

J: Neil Callan

T: David Evans

Pulled clear of the others with a dual subsequent winner when scoring off 2lb lower over C&D last summer, but off the boil in the autumn and has fitness to prove after five-month break.

12/1

25/1

Form: 0-707

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Bred to be useful but limited encouragement on the racecourse, including when a well-beaten 28-1 shot on her handicap debut five weeks ago (1m4f, soft); cheekpieces worn there are now left off; too much to prove.
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7th

10

14th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Gosmore

10st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Very limited on the Flat and was a 400-1 chance when tailed off on hurdling introduction at Kempton.

100/1

7th

10

14th Apr 2024

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:40 Plumpton

Gosmore

10st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Very limited on the Flat and was a 400-1 chance when tailed off on hurdling introduction at Kempton.

100/1

12th

14

16th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Kempton

Gosmore

10st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Pat Phelan

0-7 on Flat, showing little worthwhile form; brings no potential to hurdling.

100/1

10th
8 (4)
Roman Tempest

8/1

Form: -97735

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; hint of promise here (11.5f, soft) in July but he couldn't back it up at Kempton seven weeks ago; may come good at some point but he doesn't look straightforward.
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9th

8

(5)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:40 Brighton

Roman Tempest

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

held up in rear

20/1

8th

8

(4)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Roman Tempest

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Simon Dow

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened from over 2f out

50/1

25/1

Form: 754-75 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 1m2f handicap at Brighton last summer when trained by Gary Moore; off the track for over a year prior to two low-key runs at Brighton last month; blinkers and Rhys Clutterbuck (aboard for most of her good runs) return today so revival not totally out of the question.
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5

13th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:35 Stratford

On The Nose

10st 12lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Two Flat wins for previous yards; pulled up in a handicap hurdle on her debut for this one when 40-1 after a break of 307 days.

33/1

6

25th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:08 Fontwell

On The Nose

10st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Ran quite well when sixth at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) for Adam West last summer and had excuse when well beaten on subsequent Flat starts (struck into), but this stable debut comes after a ten-month absence.

16/1

6

25th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

16:08 Fontwell

On The Nose

10st 8lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Joanne Thomason-Murphy

Ran quite well when sixth at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good) for Adam West last summer and had excuse when well beaten on subsequent Flat starts (struck into), but this stable debut comes after a ten-month absence.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £144.40
Straight Forecast £110.03
Tricast £908.21
Trifecta £1503.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Of Epsom

The Guardian:

Starry Eyes

POSTDATA:

She's A Mirage

RP RATINGS:

Laurentia

The Star:

Iftikhaar

Daily Mirror:

Lord Clenaghcastle

Telegraph:

She's A Mirage

D Express:

Star Of Epsom

Daily Record:

Star Of Epsom

The Times:

Laurentia

Daily Mail:

Starry Eyes

The Sun:

Starry Eyes