November 25 / 14.17 Lingfield (AW)

14.17

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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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BetUK. Its Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

Form: 321304 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had an excuse on penultimate start; consistent otherwise in handicaps, staying-on fourth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) latest; opened her account the last time she raced in this grade; possibilities.
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6th

8

(9)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Warren Hill

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Well suited by this C&D but seems to have lost her way since last summer's turf win and was particularly disappointing on her latest outing 16 days ago; needs a good boost from the first-time blinkers.

16/1

10th

3

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Warren Hill

9st 8lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Roger Varian

Has recorded all wins over 1m2f, the most recent last July; below form since and now drops back to 1m for first time since June 2023; not the percentage call.

12/1

10th

3

(7)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Warren Hill

9st 8lb

J: Zacharia Clarke

T: Roger Varian

raced wide, towards rear throughout

12/1

8/1

Form: 451367 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Successful at this course (1m2f) and Wolverhampton (8.5f) this summer; remained in form until hindered by wide trip at Kempton (1m) last time; could go well, being proven in this scenario.
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1

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:40 Yarmouth

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Four-time AW scorer who has proved consistent, including on grass, since most recent success (in May); went close off this mark at Chester (good) on last turf attempt; in the mix.

7/2

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Royal Dream

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Won twice over 1m2f on Polytrack in the spring and has continued to run well, most recently runner-up at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack); that surface may suit better than Tapeta but he's not discounted here.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Royal Dream

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Dunlop

pressed leader early, soon lost ground but in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 568611

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has done his winning over 9.5f at Wolverhampton, including twice since returned to AW; in top form and may complete a hat-trick provided he takes well to Lingfield (first go here).
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7th

9

(6)

11th May 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Three-time C&D winner who's getting on and been on the downgrade since missing a year; found his level again lately but is some way down the pecking order.

16/1

5th

2

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Used to stay this sort of trip; very low-key start for this yard but has gradually found his level and was blinkered when third in 9.5f course selling handicap ten days ago; cheekpieces, previously worn without success, are refitted.

10/1

3rd

4

(2)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tiger Beetle

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Won three over C&D and once on turf when trained by Mark Rimell; has not been in the same form since and blinkers now replace cheekpieces; down to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

Form: 475-44

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who should do better still (well bred and in excellent hands); couple of similar efforts this year (fourth both times); may take a step forward on return from five-month break; interesting, particularly if the market speaks favourably.
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7th

1

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Falcon Nine

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in the space of five days last August, the second win coming over C&D off today's mark; ran some fair races on AW over the winter; place claims back from four months off.

8/1

7th

6

(5)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

14:13 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 5lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won twice in five days on turf last August (both 1m1f, good) and although he is 0-13 on AW, he's fully effective at this track; each-way claims.

12/1

4

(3)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Falcon Nine

9st 11lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Winless in his first 25 starts, but in good form since the blinkers went on in June (4321133); both wins came over 1m1f on turf in August, but he finished well for a creditable third over C&D last time; interesting contender on this drop back in grade.

11/2

Form: 250258

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has gained both wins (AW/turf) at about 1m but recent effort suggest she's ready for a crack at 1m2f; drops back in grade off a workable mark and has a fighting chance on best form.
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5th

7

(4)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Hi Clare

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

Has gained both wins (AW/turf) at about 1m but recent effort suggest she's ready for a crack at 1m2f; drops back in grade off a workable mark and has a fighting chance on best form.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

14th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hi Clare

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

dwelt start

7/1

5th

7

(2)

1st Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

17:10 Epsom

Hi Clare

8st 12lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Similar type to Overnight Oats, having gone down by only half a length in C&D contest (good) on latest outing; raced mainly in Class 5 and now goes back up in grade but having Epsom form is a major plus; likely to perform well again; one for the shortlist.

5/1

6th
8 (10)
Masqool

14/1

Form: 464355 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Exposed sort but is attractively weighted, having recorded two wins (including over C&D) off slightly higher marks in the spring; found 8.5f inadequate last time; capable of taking a serious hand.
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4th

4

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Very respectable 12-76 record for one who plies his trade in this sort of grade; vast majority of those wins came on AW but he can do it on turf and latest third over C&D (good to firm), while beaten a fair way, wasn't a bad effort; has dropped back down to his career-low mark.

12/1

3rd

9

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Windsor

Masqool

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

11-time AW scorer but sole turf win was three years ago; some creditable efforts on Polytrack for new yard this year but he's been out of sorts at Wolverhampton in last two runs; has some questions to answer and he looks opposable back on turf.

20/1

8th

5

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

12-74; sits below last winning mark and filled the runner-up berth at Lingfield (1m2f) on penultimate start; less productive in a change of headgear (visor) over 8.5f here latest; trainer also saddles Three on Thursday.

14/1

Form: 600076

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
7f novice scorer on turf in June; has struggled in handicaps at up to 1m2f since, latterly for new yard; enough to prove.
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2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders

3/1

5th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

Got off the mark at Lingfield (2m) in February and has continued in good order, challenging wide when fifth there (2m) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 145133 C BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Solid record since returned to AW, winning over 1m here then placed twice over 7f (close third latest); in good form but the new trip presents a question mark.
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

33/1

Form: /052/0 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four years since last Flat win; probably needed his Kempton run (1m4f; back from long absence; stable debut) last month but still needs to prove he retains peak ability.
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10th

2

(1)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Seaborn

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joe Tizzard

Four years since last Flat win, on the AW at Wolverhampton; beaten in the region of 10l in two runs following a mammoth absence.

40/1

9th

10

(5)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Lingfield (AW)

Seaborn

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joe Tizzard

Four years since last Flat win; probably needed his Kempton run (1m4f; back from long absence; stable debut) last month but still needs to prove he retains peak ability.

33/1

10th

8

(10)

25th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Seaborn

9st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Joe Tizzard

midfield

25/1

Non-runners

Romilda, Shiva Shakti

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £43.16
Tricast £110.82

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Falcon Nine

The Guardian:

Shoot To Kill

POSTDATA:

Royal Dream

Daily Mail:

Tiger Beetle

D Express:

Romilda

The Times:

Royal Dream

NEWMARKET:

Falcon Nine

Telegraph:

Falcon Nine

Daily Record:

Falcon Nine

The Star:

Tiger Beetle

Daily Mirror:

Shoot To Kill

The Sun:

Shoot To Kill