November 25 / 11.30 Lingfield (AW)

11.30

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 525460

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Turf winner off 3lb higher during his time with Tom Ward; respectable start for new yard when midfield at Epsom in September but well beaten back on AW since; cheekpieces refitted; others are more obvious.
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4th

6

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Bobby Dassler

8st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Barry John Murphy

1m win here (heavy) last October came off a 6lb lower mark; solid efforts for new trainer here on his last two runs (extended 1m3f) but he could help set this up for a finisher.

9/1

3rd

4

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Bobby Dassler

8st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Barry John Murphy

Often goes well here, as again was the case when an 80-1 runner-up last week (good); likely to be ridden handy as usual.

13/2

Form: 212161 CD

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had an excellent spell on AW last winter, finishing out of the first two only once in ten starts, including two C&D wins; contender if ready to roll after eight months off.
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10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

9th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Fly The Nest

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

Has not fired this winter (big prices) but he's well treated again now and two of last season's three wins came over this C&D; stable also runs Sir Titan; revival is likely to coincide with market support.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 453763

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden but showed she can be very competitive from her reduced mark when keeping on for third of 12 at Wolverhampton (7f) in first-time blinkers (retained) last week; one to consider under Benoit De La Sayette.
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8th

7

(6)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Storymaker

9st 2lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, making it four wins in a row (the last three under Tommie Jakes) when fending off another in-form filly (pair clear) at Southwell (1m) 11 days ago; steps up in grade and trip here but further progress can't be discounted.

6/1

1

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 12lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Has taken off in recent weeks, winning her last three starts, the last two under Tommie Jakes including a cosy success over 7f here on Saturday; no problem with the return to this trip and respected in her bid for the four-timer despite the penalty.

2/1

1st

5

(5)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Storymaker

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Took a while to get off the mark but now on a hat-trick after wins at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) and Lingfield (7f; Sixties Chic third) last month; the latter success came under today's rider Tommie Jakes; another good runs is on the cards.

3/1

Form: 234753

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Just 1-28 but was first past the post before demoted over 7f at Chelmsford (off 1lb higher) in July; made a sound start for new trainer Mark Gillard when third of eight at Chelmsford (7f) three weeks ago; likely to be competitive again.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

Form: D17-431

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start to her AW career when coming from well off the pace to lead on the line at Wolverhampton (6f) eight days ago; only nudged up 2lb and that strong finish suggests 7f should be within range; respected.
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10th

7

(10)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Sixties Chic

8st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Progressive on the AW over the winter, winning three 6f handicaps; further progress back on turf this summer, winning competitive Class 4 events in May and June before coming up just shy in her hat-trick bid last week (hit top gear too late); likely there is better to come from her but this is a step up in class.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Sixties Chic

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Three AW wins during the winter and she's found more progress when scoring over C&D (good) and at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in last two starts; up another 5lb but she should get a good tow into this race and is strongly respected in hat-trick bid.

5/1

1st

9

(8)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Sixties Chic

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Jack Channon

Enjoyed produce AW campaign (three 6f wins) and returned from break with a win at Windsor (6f, good) three weeks ago; did that despite having to wait for a clear run and this progressive 4yo is respected up 6lb.

7/2

Form: 6-7563 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race off 1lb higher last November and made a respectable return to AW when third of eight over C&D last month; no surprise were he to stage a repeat of last year's success, although the draw could have been kinder.
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7th

3

(8)

8th Jul 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Quinn

T: Dean Ivory

awkward start and squeezed out start, in rear, raced wide and headway into midfield after 2f

16/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

10th

4

(6)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:47 Chelmsford (AW)

Dors Toyboy

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Dean Ivory

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, led again after 3f, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 062004

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Went close over 1m at Chelmsford in July; tailed off on his next two outings but took a step back in the right direction when fourth of eight over 1m here in first-time blinkers (retained) a month ago; needs to show he can still string good runs together now.
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8th

9

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:00 Yarmouth

Hurricane Kiko

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Money for him on the AW last time, down from 1m into a sprint for the first time and minus headgear for a change (goes in a first-time hood tonight); finished well held, though, and it's hard to back him after that.

12/1

8th

9

(1)

13th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:00 Yarmouth

Hurricane Kiko

8st 10lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia Feilden

Money for him on the AW last time, down from 1m into a sprint for the first time and minus headgear for a change (goes in a first-time hood tonight); finished well held, though, and it's hard to back him after that.

12/1

6th

3

(2)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Hurricane Kiko

9st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Julia Feilden

Won his 2yo maiden here over 1m and is having a first ever crack at sprinting back from eight weeks off; the usual headgear comes off and he isn't obviously fancied.

16/1

Form: 753621 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Threatened a few times on AW prior to coming good over 7f at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; a 2lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing under Morgan Cole, who rode a winner in these silks earlier in the week.
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4

(8)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Close second in a 6f course classified last month but not in the same form at Southwell twice since, taking her record to 2-39; Liam Bailey in form but others are still preferred

12/1

11th

6

(12)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Liam Bailey

C&D winner two years ago but that remains her last success; close second at this level at Newcastle last month (6f) but faded into sixth over C&D a fortnight ago; capable of a prominent showing.

7/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Lauras Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Won a C&D fillies' handicap in March 2024; hasn't won since, but was a creditable second in a 6f classified at Newcastle last week; has an each-way chance back up in trip.

6/1

12/1

Form: 040892 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Now 10lb lower than when winning for Charlie Hills at Wolverhampton (7f) in March and she took a step back in the right direction when second of ten over C&D three weeks ago; another who can't be discounted.
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11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

Form: 865066 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Didn't shape too badly over 1m here on penultimate start; sent off 4-1 favourite over C&D next time but wasn't seen to best effect in sixth (reopposing So Chic ahead in second); dropped another 2lb for that and now fully 13lb lower than when winning a division of this race 12 months ago; could go well in this race again.
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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

Form: 228432 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the 17th attempt over in April; also went close here in August and arrives on the back of three successive in-frame efforts at Kempton.
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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

Form: 806966 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole win came off 8lb higher last September but hasn't been shaping as if she's ready to take advantage of her reduced mark; has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular hood.
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12

(7)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

11:30 Lingfield (AW)

Aviary

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came off 8lb higher last September but hasn't been shaping as if she's ready to take advantage of her reduced mark; has first-time cheekpieces added to her regular hood.

25/1

6th

4

(2)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 6lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Adrian Wintle

Sole win came over C&D off 7lb higher last September and better effort in defeat under same conditions the following month; ran better than it looked from a wide draw here 15 days ago and she could be poised to strike.

13/2

6th

7

(12)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aviary

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Adrian Wintle

Now 6lb lower than when springing a surprise over C&D last autumn (sole win); hung left without the usual hood last time and should do better at this lower level but stall 12 isn't good for one happiest on the sharp end.

16/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Laura's Breeze

RP RATINGS:

Ajrad

Telegraph:

Sixties Chic

The Guardian:

Purple Poppy

Daily Mail:

Fly The Nest

NEWMARKET:

Storymaker

POSTDATA:

Laura's Breeze

The Sun:

Laura's Breeze

The Star:

Sixties Chic

Daily Mirror:

Purple Poppy

The Times:

Ajrad

D Express:

Ajrad

Daily Record:

Fly The Nest