December 05 / 13.30 Lingfield (AW)

13.30

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Best Racing Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6643

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Close to the pace throughout when third of 12 on last month's nursery debut at Newcastle (5f); that form looks very solid and he gets another chance off the same mark here; likely contender.
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4th

1

(1)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Liegeman

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Came good with ready C&D win in December, his fifth start, and was placed on next two outings; didn't fire last time but has a fighting chance if back on song here; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

7/2

4th

1

(1)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Liegeman

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Came good with ready C&D win in December, his fifth start, and was placed on next two outings; didn't fire last time but has a fighting chance if back on song here; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed.

7/2

8th

2

(2)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Liegeman

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

On the up since handicapping, getting off the mark in a 5f nursery at Lingfield in December; good second at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day but he wasn't at his best tried in cheekpieces (retained) at Chelmsford last month; perhaps vulnerable to improvers.

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8872

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Went down fighting when close second on nursery debut at Chelmsford (6f) last month, having raced too freely in the early stages; nudged up 2lb for that but might be capable of better back at 5f.
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5th

5

(5)

30th Jun 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 5

13:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Via Blanca

9st 4lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

unruly beforehand, reared start, slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Chepstow

Via Blanca

9st 2lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Didn't run badly last time at Salisbury but both wins and best form have been on the AW (from the front); perhaps vulnerable unless cheekpieces can trigger something.

5/1

3rd

5

(7)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Salisbury

Via Blanca

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

led

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 222344

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A maiden after seven runs but yet to finish outside the frame; dropped 2lb since finishing fourth in 5f Wolverhampton nursery in October and has very obvious each-way claims.
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11th

3

(4)

9th Dec 2024

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, never better than midfield

16/1

11th

3

(4)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rogue Rosie

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, never better than midfield

16/1

Form: 4098

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Never better than midfield over 6f on recent nursery debut at Southwell and her tendency to race far too freely remains a concern but, in the short-term at least, today's drop back to 5f might be a good move.
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1st

4

(3)

15th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Of Angels

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Stuart Williams

Six-race maiden; finished behind Via Blanca twice last month but now meets that rival on better terms, with Ethan Jones taking off a handy 7lb to boot; possibilities.

4/1

4th

2

(9)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sea Of Angels

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Ran her best race so far when fourth of eight at Lingfield 16 days ago (5f; Via Blanca second), keeping on late; the addition of a hood could help her settle but she might ultimately prove better suited by 6f.

6/1

4th

6

(6)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sea Of Angels

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Never better than midfield over 6f on recent nursery debut at Southwell and her tendency to race far too freely remains a concern but, in the short-term at least, today's drop back to 5f might be a good move.

8/1

Form: 53685

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Bettered disappointing nursery debut when keeping on for respectable fifth of 12 at Chelmsford (5f) last month and is 3lb lower here but others appeal more all the same.
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8th

10

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:34 Windsor

Talking Rubbish

8st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Peter Crate

Modest maiden who has raced mostly at 5f and whose handicap form is in Class 6; enough to prove back over 6f and can be opposed despite receiving lots of weight all round.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

29th Apr 2024

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:34 Windsor

Talking Rubbish

8st 4lb

J: Anna Gibson

T: Peter Crate

Modest maiden who has raced mostly at 5f and whose handicap form is in Class 6; enough to prove back over 6f and can be opposed despite receiving lots of weight all round.

25/1

4th

6

(5)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Talking Rubbish

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Peter Crate

Sole attempt in blinkers resulted in close fourth at Lingfield (5f handicap) two starts ago; has the headgear reapplied but she's 0-9 and looks exposed as modest.

33/1

Form: 02640

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Absent since predictably finding Newbury's Super Sprint far too hot in July (gelded in the meantime) but there was significant promise in a couple of his earlier turf starts; reunited with Oisin Murphy for today's AW/nursery debut; market may guide.
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4th

3

(4)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Relentless Warrior

9st 5lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent

11/2

9th

5

(9)

18th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Relentless Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

Creditable third in a Wolverhampton handicap (5f, tongue-tie added) on Boxing Day but he didn't match that form at that same track 16 days ago; record is now 0-8 and he needs more progress at this new trip.

7/2

3

(5)

2nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relentless Warrior

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Heavily backed on his nursery debut at Lingfield four weeks ago but he was disappointing in sixth, finishing behind a couple of today's rivals; better when tried in a tongue-tie here last week, keeping on for third having been tapped for speed in the straight; progress required to win.

5/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 42609

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Went close for John Butler (5f, turf) in August but left that stable after two lesser efforts and was soundly beaten (albeit on soft ground) on stable debut in September; sports cheekpieces for today's AW/nursery debut; others have less to prove.
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7th

1

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Toosha

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Butler

prominent, weakened inside final furlong

7/1

7th

1

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Toosha

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John Butler

Hasn't backed up early promise but needs a market check on this second start since rejoining John Butler and return from another break.

7/1

7th

7

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Chepstow

Toosha

9st 4lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

14/1

8th
10 (9)
Flemish

14/1

Form: 065563

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 3lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Settled better than is sometimes the case before keeping on well for third behind Torvar at Wolverhampton (5f) a fortnight ago but she's 0-8 now and will need to find something extra to get a win on the board.
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10th

12

(6)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

11:50 Southwell (AW)

Flemish

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Nine-race maiden who has just one piece of placed form (5f; penultimate outing) but gives the impression this return to 6f is worth exploring; not without hope.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Flemish

8st 3lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Tom Ward

Settled better than is sometimes the case before keeping on well for third behind Torvar at Wolverhampton (5f) a fortnight ago but she's 0-8 now and will need to find something extra to get a win on the board.

14/1

3rd

10

(8)

21st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Flemish

8st 8lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Tom Ward

in touch with leaders

12/1

Non-runners

Torvar, Musical Diva

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £24.78
Tricast £140.09
Trifecta £94.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Via Blanca

SPOTLIGHT:

The Liegeman

The Times:

Sea Of Angels

The Star:

Talking Rubbish

Telegraph:

Via Blanca

The Guardian:

Via Blanca

Daily Mail:

Via Blanca

Daily Record:

Via Blanca

POSTDATA:

The Liegeman

D Express:

The Liegeman

Daily Mirror:

The Liegeman

The Sun:

The Liegeman