December 23 / 14.00 Lingfield (AW)

14.00

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Handicap (Rider Restricted Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 562632 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Widest stall is not ideal but she is running well and found only one too good at Chelmsford on Thursday.
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10th

11

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Sassy Redhead

8st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: William Stone

dwelt start, in rear

25/1

8th

8

(5)

27th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sassy Redhead

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Stone

reared start and lost many lengths start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

8/1

4th

6

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

12:55 Southwell (AW)

Sassy Redhead

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Stone

mounted in chute and taken down early, dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth inside final 110yds

9/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 433550 CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Conditions to suit and she is lurking on a dangerous mark; absent since a poor turf run in May but this is weaker than she is accustomed to.
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7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

7th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

All five wins have been at 6f on Polytrack but last success was in August 2022; has finished placed off higher marks several times this year but her form has cooled in last two runs and she missed the break last time; now drops back into a Class 6 event but others are more solid.

14/1

8th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Come On Girl

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Michael Appleby

Four-time C&D winner; string of good runs since returning to action in December and no obvious reason why she wouldn't give another good account.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 270989 CD

Last run: 158 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Two wins in the early part of the year, the second of them over C&D off 5lb higher; well beaten in four runs in the summer and returns from a five-month break with a bit to prove; return to Polytrack a plus, at least.
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10th

5

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miss Moonshine

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has become very much hit and miss, her Lingfield dead-heat (7f, Polytrack) in February standing well above her other recent efforts; not sure what to expect.

20/1

9th

10

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Moonshine

8st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Rod Millman

Wildly inconsistent mare whose C&D dead-heat in February (third course win) came from out of the blue at 33-1; reverted to type since and it's hard to know what to expect as always.

20/1

12th

13

(7)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Miss Moonshine

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Has not run on turf since 2023 and this is the first time she's ever gone beyond 7f; typically inconsistent since since eight-month layoff and it could well be all or nothing again.

16/1

Form: 443378

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hold-up sprinter who came out on top in a small field at Brighton in June; should be at concert pitch after two runs back from a three-month break; each-way claims.
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7th

7

(8)

3rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Im Mable

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Attwater

C&D winner who didn't get much luck when a creditable third here last month and she ran into a big improver when fourth of six on her return visit 13 days ago; this is not so tough back in a classified event and she has each-way claims; acts on firm and soft ground.

11/2

4th

5

(4)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Im Mable

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Defied a 10lb higher mark over C&D last June; respectable third back here 12 days ago and would likely have finished second with a smoother trip (Street Parade filled that spot); major contender.

7/2

4th

5

(4)

21st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Im Mable

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Defied a 10lb higher mark over C&D last June; respectable third back here 12 days ago and would likely have finished second with a smoother trip (Street Parade filled that spot); major contender.

7/2

Form: 682843

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with but she's run some fair races in defeat this year (including both starts after a wind op in September); may prove vulnerable for win purposes once again from her wide stall.
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2nd

10

(3)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Essme

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Infrequent winner but she's reliable at a low level and comes here on the back of six solid turf runs this year; well drawn for a prominent racer and she's likely to be involved once again.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Lingfield

Essme

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Has very modest 1-37 strike-rate but scores high marks for her consistency; most of her recent form is over 7f but she can cope with today's drop back in trip and probably won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

10

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 213y

Class 6

18:00 Salisbury

Essme

10st 8lb

J: Miss Arabella Fox

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Very consistent, running well in the cheekpieces the past twice (deal better off with Gilt Edge than when third to her last month), but has only won once; may be the one to take them along under a jockey taking just her seventh ride.

10/1

Form: 667308

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
5f turf winner for Philip McBride in June off a 5lb higher mark; fair third at Chelmsford on second run for this yard (7f; 150-1) but that has been followed by two lesser efforts; enough to prove.
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12th

11

(9)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Carry On Aitch

9st 0lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Roger Ingram

Inconsistent filly; poor form in three turf runs this year; drops in trip in new headgear but easy enough to swerve.

50/1

8th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Carry On Aitch

9st 3lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

took keen hold, midfield

33/1

12th

13

(1)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Carry On Aitch

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Roger Ingram

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

10/1

Form: 395949 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Recorded career win number seven when defying a 17lb higher mark at Catterick in June; generally struggled since and others look safer.
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9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-3678 C

Last run: 301 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Effective over C&D, placed off a 9lb higher mark here in January when trained by Simon Pearce; he's been given a real chance by the handicapper and he's one to take seriously starting out for John Butler.
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8th

5

(6)

29th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

On a three-year losing spell; well below best in two runs for new stable this winter; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

9th

3

(2)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Dual AW winner (6f/7f) but his last success was almost three years ago and he made a low-key start for this yard at Lingfield (6f) last month; that was after a lengthy absence but he's been well held in his last four runs and needs a major upturn in form; change of headgear.

8/1

8th

1

(1)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Boots

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: John Butler

Effective over C&D, placed off a 9lb higher mark here in January when trained by Simon Pearce; he's been given a real chance by the handicapper and he's one to take seriously starting out for John Butler.

6/1

Form: 731000 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 6f handicap at Yarmouth in August but she's finished tenth in three runs since; even that winning effort needs bettering in this field and the new headgear isn't enough to tempt.
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3

(9)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Deep Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Anthony Carson

refused to race

16/1

13th

14

(13)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Deep Spirit

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Anthony Carson

raced near side, towards rear

25/1

50/1

Form: 398099

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at big prices in two runs for this stable; easy enough to swerve in new headgear.
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9

(2)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Desert Illusion

8st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Andi Brown

Placed a couple of times on turf (5f/5.7f) for Ismail Mohammed last year but lost her way afterwards, including in three starts on the AW for this yard; now 0-15 and makes little appeal.

50/1

10th

12

(5)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Illusion

9st 0lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Andi Brown

led

50/1

9th

8

(5)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Desert Illusion

9st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Andi Brown

3yo maiden who has badly lost her form over sprint distances; enough to prove over this new trip on second run for new stable.

40/1

Form: /9789- D

Last run: 653 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Big chance on her 3yo form but she struggled for both Frank Bishop and Phil McEntee in a six-month spell between September 2021 and March 2022; absent since and although new yard may coax her back at some point, you'd like to see money for her before getting involved; new accessories today.
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13th

11

(12)

11th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Seeking Perfection

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

66-1 when last of 11 on her stable debut 19 days ago; that was after a long absence and it will be interesting to see if there is more market interest in her today.

33/1

11th

9

(10)

23rd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Seeking Perfection

9st 1lb

J: Jack Enright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Big chance on her 3yo form but she struggled for both Frank Bishop and Phil McEntee in a six-month spell between September 2021 and March 2022; absent since and although new yard may coax her back at some point, you'd like to see money for her before getting involved; new accessories today.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.30
Straight Forecast £7.62
Tricast £88.76
Trifecta £90.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Desert Boots

POSTDATA:

Sassy Redhead

Daily Mirror:

Essme

Daily Mail:

Come On Girl

D Express:

Street Life

The Times:

Sassy Redhead

The Guardian:

Sassy Redhead

The Star:

Essme

RP RATINGS:

Desert Boots

NEWMARKET:

Desert Boots

Telegraph:

Desert Boots

Daily Record:

Desert Boots

The Sun:

Come On Girl