December 31 / 12.24 Lingfield (AW)

12.24

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 772731 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Hold-up handicapper who was produced late to win a 7f handicap at Southwell in good style nine days ago; fully effective over C&D and he's capable of a big run despite a 3lb rise.
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Mark Rimell

Ran three sound races in June, notably when 0.75l third over C&D (good to firm) then beaten a head at Bath next time (1m, good); below par on AW latest but has an each-way chance back on turf.

5/1

5th

3

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Arrives in very good form without winning, a clear second of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 25 days ago; drawn wide but this course winner merits serious consideration with Oisin Murphy back up.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Rimell

Won two fast-ground C&D handicaps last season, both off higher marks than today's; threatening a win in recent starts and Jack Callan takes off a handy 3lb; unraced on slower than good ground.

4/1

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10/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 0-5188 C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Prolific sprint winner but his last success was a last-gasp win at Salisbury (1m, good to soft) in September; on dangerous mark on AW but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing at Newcastle last month.
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4th

5

(10)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.

33/1

5

(10)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

awkward start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 09-703 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two 7f AW wins for David Loughnane last year; eye-catching effort at Kempton 18 days ago, held up out the back (raced freely) and poorly positioned before finishing with a flourish; up 2lb for that but this is weaker and he's still well treated on last year's form; major player.
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7th

10

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dayman

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

C&D winner who is without success in over four years; went close over C&D in March when 3lb higher but needs to bounce back after being well beaten (6f, good to soft; first-time blinkers) at Chepstow latest.

16/1

11th

7

(7)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:40 Chepstow

Dayman

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Two wins at 7f on AW and he went close on that surface at Wolverhampton (7f) in March; below that form on last two starts and has something to prove back at 6f on this forecast easy turf; blinkers go on.

8/1

6/1

Form: 575442 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins to his name, the latest over C&D in March off 5lb lower; best effort for some time when second over C&D 18 days ago; should be bang there with a repeat.
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8th

6

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Arctician

10st 8lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Can lead; multiple AW wins at 7f and 1m but he's 0-14 on turf and it's a long time since he's been any threat on grass; up against it in only his fifth turf start in the last two years.

16/1

7th

7

(13)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Arctician

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Simon Dow

Five-time C&D winner who's not well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end; resumed in good form, with two solid efforts over 1m, but has never won off a mark this high and isn't improving at his age.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

18:30 Lingfield (AW)

Arctician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Five-time Kempton winner who boasts a consistent record round here too; solid comeback from over three months off over C&D last month and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has never won off a mark this high.

5/1

Form: 412025 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton in September (7f); three of her four subsequent runs have been solid enough but more will be needed to win here.
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7th

2

(2)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Handy sort who won twice over C&D early last year and added another success at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in September; third of eight behind a thriving rival at Southwell (7f, Tapeta; first-time blinkers) 13 days ago showed that she remains in form and a player from 1lb lower.

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

6th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton (7f) in September; four of her five subsequent runs have been solid enough but she remains 3lb above that successful mark; first-time blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) need to give her something extra.

9/2

5th

6

(4)

31st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:24 Lingfield (AW)

Abbeys Dream

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

The addition of cheekpieces saw her gain a third career success when digging deep at Wolverhampton in September (7f); three of her four subsequent runs have been solid enough but more will be needed to win here.

8/1

Form: 443838 D

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on this year's best and he didn't run as badly as the distance beaten might indicate at Newcastle when last seen in August; the return of a hood may help (worn twice early in his career); contender.
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6th

8

(8)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Chola Empire

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Conditions to suit and he is back to the same mark off which he beat Captain Parma here in October; not at his best at Southwell last week but he is the type to bounce back quickly.

6/1

Form: 472365

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Her three wins have come over 6f and she is still to convince with her stamina for further; on a competitive mark but others might be seeing things out better.
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5th

7

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Starsong

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Has won off higher marks in the past but not the force of old; drops back to the minimum trip for the first time since March 2024 and she looks vulnerable to younger rivals.

11/2

5th

4

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Dual course winner (5f/6f) who remains just 1lb above her last winning mark; 0-11 over this trip and further, though, so others seem more likely.

6/1

5th

4

(10)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Starsong

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Fared well from low draws at this track last year, including for two wins, and she's been close up at other tracks on two of her four starts this year; drawn high this time but has to be seriously considered.

5/1

Form: 928388

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Slipping down the weights and there have been some promising signs since October; can take a strong hold though and he was too free when initially tried over this trip 12 days ago.
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10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:40 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Couple of 6f wins at Brighton last term; proved resurgent over C&D (good to soft) last week, going down by only a whisker; now 2lb lower and due to go back up 6lb in future; leading player.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

A Pint Of Bear

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Won twice here (6f) last year but on a downward trajectory since then; shaped okay here (fifth) on return from a 266-day absence in early September but his more recent AW efforts (6f-7f) have failed to offer further encouragement.

20/1

11th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

A Pint Of Bear

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Scott Dixon

Scored three times off higher marks last year but has a doubt over current form, having posted two substandard efforts since belatedly returning to action.

16/1

20/1

Form: 121610 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form early in the year, winning three 7f handicaps (two of them here); 33-1 and looked in need of the run on his return to action here five weeks ago; mark left unchanged and others look stronger.
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10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

10th

3

(11)

9th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Fly The Nest

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Tony Carroll

midfield, outpaced 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, no impression

14/1

9th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Fly The Nest

9st 4lb

T: Tony Carroll

Has not fired this winter (big prices) but he's well treated again now and two of last season's three wins came over this C&D; stable also runs Sir Titan; revival is likely to coincide with market support.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £65.80
Straight Forecast £56.38
Tricast £230.03
Trifecta £398.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dayman

POSTDATA:

Thapa Vc

TOPSPEED:

Abbey's Dream

The Sun:

Chola Empire

The Star:

Arctician

D Express:

Desert Doctor

The Times:

Abbey's Dream

RP RATINGS:

Dayman

LAMBOURN:

Dayman

Daily Mirror:

Dayman

Telegraph:

Thapa Vc

Daily Record:

Thapa Vc