December 20 / 14.55 Lingfield (AW)

14.55

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 244642

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; close second in a 1m2f handicap at Dundalk when last seen in October (sold for 30,000gns afterwards); new connections have booked Rossa Ryan and are trying a hood; can do better.
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9th

7

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ninth Life

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW.

14/1

6

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 255329 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Started out for this yard with two C&D wins; drawn a blank since the second of those (January) but his last two visits to this track have seen him finish in the frame; likely to be involved again.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 682834

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
0-6 but she hasn't run badly in handicaps the last twice, beaten just over 3l into fourth in a stronger C&D event two weeks ago; tongue-tie now added; still has time to do better.
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11th

1

(7)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:00 Pontefract

Avon Light

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Consistent handicapper until form dipped sharply in the Goodwood race won by Ayyab; stiff task at the weights, upped to Listed grade.

33/1

9th

7

(8)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Avon Light

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Maiden prior to finding the winning thread on AW in February/April, then ran creditably at Ascot (1m2f, good) in hat-trick attempt; remains in form and gives the impression she's worth a crack at 1m4f.

10/1

9th

7

(8)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:00 Goodwood

Avon Light

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Maiden prior to finding the winning thread on AW in February/April, then ran creditably at Ascot (1m2f, good) in hat-trick attempt; remains in form and gives the impression she's worth a crack at 1m4f.

10/1

4th
12 (11)
Uzincso

16/1

Form: 469550

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best known for his exploits around Kempton, winning six 1m handicaps at that track; not at his best this year and risky despite his reduced mark.
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4th

1

(12)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list.

7/1

11th

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Veteran who has nothing to prove on this track having won seven times over 1m/1m3f here; can go well fresh so the four-month absence shouldn't be a problem, but the trip remains a moot point.

5/1

5

(3)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

15:58 Kempton (AW)

Uzincso

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Last three starts over C&D; went very close when second of 12 in June then built on his respectable return from a small break to beat 12 others nine days ago; 4lb penalty shouldn't stop him playing a part.

7/2

Form: 160/89 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Absent for 1,059 days before two low-key runs for new connections this winter; only of interest if attracting support.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

8

(5)

23rd Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Pour Me A Drink

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Unconvincing profile since returning last November from a mammoth absence; continues to drop in the weights but has shown no recent encouragement.

40/1

6th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Pour Me A Drink

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Unconvincing profile since returning from a mammoth absence last November; continues to drop in the weights but only of interest if stronger in the betting.

25/1

8th

4

19th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Worcester

Pour Me A Drink

11st 5lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jim & Suzi Best

pulled hard, held up in rear, mistake 6th, not fluent 2 out

10/1

6th
10 (6)
Raintown

4/1

Form: 705604 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended 2022 with a hat-trick, the last leg coming over C&D; encouraging return from a short break at Kempton a fortnight ago (backed) and he's one to consider.
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4th

2

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: J S Moore

Exposed multiple winner who could improve for having a recent run here under his belt, with that his first appearance in three months; handicapped to win again.

3/1

3rd

1

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Raintown

9st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf and returns to this sphere with a doubt over his current form; however, may prove resurgent off current mark dropped in class.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Raintown

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Record of 6-17 at the track stacks up well (2-27 elsewhere) and he has dropped to a dangerous mark; hasn't looked to be in the form required to capitalise though.

14/1

Form: -18279

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 7.5f novice at Chester on her reappearance in July; no significant progress since switched to handicaps and hopes rest on the longer trip and new headgear sparking something extra.
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3rd

1

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:10 Redcar

Princess Niyla

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Alan Brown

Placed off today's mark at Beverley (8.4f, good to soft) last month and also suited by this C&D but had to settle for fifth when back at Beverley on Tuesday and some of the unexposed 3yos in this line-up look much more interesting; visored last time; usual cheekpieces back on today.

12/1

5th

6

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Princess Niyla

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over middle distances and she's a dual 1m2f winner at Beverley; placed over C&D on penultimate start but the ground was on the slow side; others preferred.

14/1

6th

8

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:15 Musselburgh

Princess Niyla

8st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Alan Brown

Close third at Beverley (8.5f) 11 days ago and she's won twice there at 1m2f, but her record at 1m3f-1m4f (six races) is less convincing.

7/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 211576

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner at Bath in late summer who has continued in good nick, sixth of ten at Wolverhampton (9.5f) five weeks ago when not favoured by the run of the race; promise in one visit here this summer; chance.
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3rd

1

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ciotog

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has plenty of form over C&D including two wins; losing run up to 18, but he has never raced down at this level before so can't be dismissed by any means; stable also runs Sorted.

5/1

6th

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Ciotog

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Has done all his winning at about 1m, including four times at Bath; has bits of 1m2f form but doesn't look the percentage call; losing run is mounting up.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Ciotog

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four C&D wins on good or slower (handles good to firm, not at best in one run on firm); not at his best this year but that is reflected in his much-reduced mark; risky but not impossible.

6/1

6/1

Form: 466842

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Her two wins have come over 6f and 7f but she ran as well as she ever has when second over the extended 1m1f at Wolverhampton last month, not helping herself by hanging left in the straight; each-way shout.
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10th

2

(1)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Treasure

9st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Dunlop

Losing run up to 15, but mainly running well in defeat in recent months as when third of eight at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last time; down another 1lb and each-way possibilities.

3/1

3rd

4

29th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Dunlop

6f/7f winner, the first of those on her only appearance at this track (2022); rather inconsistent this term but runner-up in the first and latest of her four races in blinkers; on latest evidence today's first race beyond 1m2f is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

4

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Red Treasure

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

towards rear

10/1

20/1

Form: 43-586

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice company as a 2yo but yet to shine in two handicap runs; down in class today but there are risks attached.
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4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Zodiac Star

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

Won 2m Stratford maiden (good to firm) in July; not obviously ahead of his mark in handicaps since but has done enough to think he can be involved back on a less testing track than at Exeter last time; not far away.

9/2

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Zodiac Star

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

led

9/2

4th

5

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

16:10 Exeter

Zodiac Star

11st 12lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Stratford maiden winner who was returning from wind surgery when a staying-on second at Ludlow (2m handicap, good); flattered get to 2l behind Brendas Asking who runs in the 3.00, but he was clear of the rest; today's stiffer track promises to suit.

8/1

Form: -56005 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m2f novice winner for the Gosdens last winter; yet to shine for current connections, often pulling hard, but he's dropped 13lb in the weights and appeals as the type to come good at some point; check betting.
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1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Dual AW winner, latterly over 1m2f here in September 2024; fair second after pulling hard when tried over 1m4f again here last time; could go well.

6/1

12/1

Form: 509

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three runs for Ed Bethell but he ran to a useful level on his debut (1m, good to firm); had a wind operation after latest run and has also been gelded; interesting to see how he goes in the betting on his stable/handicap debut (same owner).
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6th

7

13th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:25 Lingfield

Master Chartwell

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary Moore

Some encouragement on Flat debut for previous yard but he finished remote on debut for new yard on the AW and again on hurdle debut behind a stablemate at Plumpton recently; handicaps more likely.

25/1

4th

6

29th Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

14:50 Plumpton

Master Chartwell

10st 6lb

J: David Noonan

T: Gary Moore

held up in rear, mistake and lost touch 3 out, weakened approaching last

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £20.40
Straight Forecast £17.61
Tricast £86.22
Trifecta £91.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Raintown

SPOTLIGHT:

Ninth Life

NEWMARKET:

Red Treasure

Daily Mail:

Master Chartwell

Daily Mirror:

Avon Light

The Sun:

Uzincso

The Star:

Ninth Life

Daily Record:

Ninth Life

POSTDATA:

Raintown

LAMBOURN:

Raintown

The Times:

Raintown

The Guardian:

Raintown

D Express:

Raintown

Telegraph:

Red Treasure