December 20 / 15.30 Lingfield (AW)

15.30

Standard

Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
SKY
View Course
Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 844244 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-14 but he's been threatening over this trip at Chelmsford in recent starts; often travels strongly and it could be that this track suits him better; Rossa Ryan a positive booking and he's more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Sunset In Paris

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Six-time AW winner who has more off days than on now; better off with Zafaan than when fifth behind him over C&D 12 days ago, back into a handicap today, but needs more.

16/1

5th

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Sunset In Paris

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

All six wins have come at around this trip on AW; pulled up back over hurdles last month and withdrawn in that code subsequently having been unruly at the post; best watched.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 573468

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
18-race maiden; on a basement mark but usually seen over shorter trips and his stamina has to be taken on trust.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dillydingdillydong

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Won twice over C&D in July and finished second off this mark back here in August; he failed to threaten in two runs last month, however, and new blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dillydingdillydong

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Won twice over C&D in July and finished second off this mark back here in August; he failed to threaten in two runs last month, however, and new blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

8/1

10th

7

(6)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:10 Lingfield (AW)

Dillydingdillydong

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Two 1m4f wins at Wolverhampton since joining this yard; not at his best at that track two weeks ago (after 80 days off) but better can be expected this time; connections also run Destinado.

7/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 576421 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Four C&D wins to her name, the latest 15 days ago when she had a couple of today's rivals in behind; 3lb rise and wide draw could be enough to find her out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Star Of Epsom

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear

10/1

Form: 647202 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Back to a handy mark and he's finished second in two of his last three starts, beaten a head at Kempton last time (after a 66-day break); fully effective over C&D; should go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

(10)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Uther Pendragon

8st 2lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; soundly beaten over 2m1f here yesterday, though, and will probably find this race too competitive.

66/1

9

(14)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 6lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: J S Moore

Veteran who is suited by this track and seems very versatile regarding trip/ground; yet to strike form this season, though, and needs to prove he still has what it takes.

40/1

10

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Uther Pendragon

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: J S Moore

Veteran of 133 races; three of his seven wins have been at this track (from 39 visits) but he has not won anywhere since July 2023 and has not been competitive this season, including two runs here.

25/1

Form: 988627 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f here last year; second over 1m on heavy ground at Windsor in October but no impact here last week and stamina for today's trip has to be taken on trust.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Just three wins from 64 starts but he returned after a short break with a near-miss in a classified at Brighton (7f, good) last month; has possibilities back up in trip and his first two wins came on AW at Lingfield.

7/1

2nd

8

(6)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Rainbow Sign

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Strike-rate of 3-63; he won a 0-52 handicap here (1m, good to firm) last September and his latest fourth of 14 in a 0-55 handicap at Bath (1m, good) was commendable; frame possibilities again.

4/1

4th

14

(13)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Rainbow Sign

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Pattinson

Running fairly well on the AW when last seen but in only 0-50 company and he is a highly infrequent winner; no more than each-way claims.

20/1

4/1

Form: 866054 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Finished his race off as well as anything when fourth behind Star Of Epsom here two weeks ago, not helped by coming extremely wide into the straight; handicapped to go well and although he's not ideally drawn again, he's more appealing than most.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

12:50 Southwell (AW)

The Conqueror

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Jim Boyle

midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

25/1

5th

9

(5)

7th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

12:50 Southwell (AW)

The Conqueror

8st 11lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Jim Boyle

midfield, some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

25/1

7th

6

(1)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Conqueror

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Now 2lb lower than when winning on turf in the spring but needs to put two poor efforts behind him; stays further and others make greater appeal on just his second Tapeta start.

14/1

33/1

Form: 459087

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Best effort for new yard came when seventh of 11 over C&D two weeks ago; finished 3l behind Star Of Epsom on that occasion though and she will need more if she's to break her duck.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

11

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 3lb

J: James Doyle

T: James Owen

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, looked to go wrong when headed over 1f out

15/2

5th

5

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forever Proud

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

raced wide, towards rear, no impression

5/2

Form: 644757

Last run: 118 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Mixed record and although he has enough ability to feature at this level, he's easy enough to swerve from the widest stall.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(2)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Hanoverian King

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Simon Pearce

Sole win in 19 starts came at Chelmsford (7f, Polytrack) as a 3yo; cheekpieces are now given a go, but something to prove tackling this far for the first time.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Hanoverian King

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Simon Pearce

Mixed record and although he has enough ability to feature at this level, he's easy enough to swerve from the widest stall.

16/1

13/2

Form: 00/848

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three handicap runs this year haven't been devoid of promise; not bred to want this far but he has been racing as though it's worth a go; still has time to do better.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Warrior Square

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: T J Kent

Wildly inconsistent since two wins in the spring but showed this trip within range when narrowly beaten over C&D off a 5lb higher mark in June; is capable if the mood takes.

10/1

11th

8

(1)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Warrior Square

9st 2lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

Began the year with a pair of 7f wins on AW; had issues with consistency since April but he's now 2lb lower than for his last win and this return to 1m is no problem; not ruled out.

7/1

4th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Warrior Square

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: T J Kent

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear over 4f out, rallied from 2f out, soon some headway, kept on inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 347558

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; not beaten far over C&D last month but she wasn't in the same form at Chelmsford last time; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(1)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:10 Southwell (AW)

Star For A Day

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

awkward start, held up in rear

11/1

7th

8

(2)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Star For A Day

8st 12lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

dwelt start, never better than midfield

25/1

10th

5

(4)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Star For A Day

9st 2lb

J: William Carver

T: Simon Hodgson

held up in last

14/1

10/1

Form: 006799

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Hughie Morrison; nibbled in the betting for his stable debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago but still ran to just a modest level; hood and tongue-tie tried together for the first time (both have been worn independently).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

22nd Jan 2024

Frozen

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:05 Warwick

Ceilidh King

11st 0lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jack Jones

Disappointing maiden on the Flat, including two runs for current stable, and the change of code will need to have a dramatic effect.

100/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Ceilidh King

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Didn't progress for Hughie Morrison; nibbled in the betting for his stable debut at Chelmsford four weeks ago but still ran to just a modest level; hood and tongue-tie tried together for the first time (both have been worn independently).

10/1

21

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ceilidh King

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

33/1

Form: 006508

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden who has been well beaten on her last two starts; step back up in trip not enough to tempt.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(2)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Tiz Likely

8st 12lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: J S Moore

Modest maiden who has been well beaten on her last two starts; step back up in trip not enough to tempt.

33/1

39

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

12:12 Southwell (AW)

Tiz Likely

8st 12lb

T: J S Moore

8th

14

27th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tiz Likely

9st 0lb

T: J S Moore

Modest 3yo maiden; posted one of her better efforts when fifth over C&D this month but she was last of ten when 50-1 here on Thursday.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £79.80
Straight Forecast £86.20
Tricast £346.93
Trifecta £610.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sunset In Paris

RP RATINGS:

The Conqueror

Telegraph:

Star Of Epsom

LAMBOURN:

Uther Pendragon

The Times:

Forever Proud

D Express:

Warrior Square

POSTDATA:

The Conqueror

The Guardian:

The Conqueror

Daily Mirror:

Sunset In Paris

The Sun:

Sunset In Paris

The Star:

Sunset In Paris

Daily Record:

Star Of Epsom

Daily Mail:

Uther Pendragon