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

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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

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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

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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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8th

6

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:50 Chepstow

Tiger Beetle

10st 8lb

J: Mr Harry Rimell

T: Thomas Faulkner

On the downgrade for this yard since missing a year; running fairly well on Wolverhampton AW (always liked it there) of late, often in races not run to suit, but only holds each-way claims.

12/1

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

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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2nd

3

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Falcon Nine

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Ran well at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month; not so good in either run since, the latest over C&D two weeks ago; not ruled out but not the most solid option either.

10/1

9th

3

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Falcon Nine

10st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Iain Jardine

Belatedly came good with two 1m1f wins last summer and looked back in prime form when close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last month but his latest run was slightly disappointing and others in the field have more persuasive profiles.

10/1

4th

2

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Falcon Nine

10st 1lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m1f winner last August (good); improved markedly on reappearance run when neck second at Pontefract last week (1m2f, good); a possible on that form.

7/4

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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8th

4

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

11-time AW winner including four at this track (7f/1m2f); has a patchy record this year but he came from the rear to finish runner-up in a classified event at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last Tuesday; should get a decent tow into this race and he's respected back on Polytrack.

3/1

2nd

3

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Masqool

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Prolific winner down the years; not at very best this summer but he drops into a classified race with apprentice Myla Coppins taking off a useful 7lb; may need more of a test these days.

11/4

4th

3

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:26 Brighton

Masqool

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Good runs on the AW earlier this year but unconvincing since those and has another switch on the headgear front.

12/1

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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3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern.

8/1

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

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