December 31 / 15.24 Lingfield (AW)

15.24

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  • Prize money: £3873.16
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 172022 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
His four AW wins have all come at Wolverhampton but he's effective elsewhere, as when a close second at Southwell 16 days ago; runs off the same mark and he's one to take seriously from a handy draw.
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2nd

2

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Bang On The Bell

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

His last win was at Windsor 13 months ago but that was off 13lb higher and he finished a close third over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate run; has possibilities if he can recapture that form and he won't mind what the weather does.

15/2

8th

4

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Bang On The Bell

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Won at Windsor last April off a mark 12lb higher than today's and he took a step back in the right direction when a close-up third at Nottingham (5f) a week ago; claims if building on that now returned to the AW.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: U59954 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Now 5lb lower than when winning over C&D in March; doesn't help himself by hanging and he challenged extremely wide when fourth of eight over C&D last week; can get it wrong at the start which would make life challenging from the inside stall.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

mounted in chute, walked to post

5/4

1st

5

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

walked to post, made all, ridden final furlong, kept on well

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

Lost his last 19 starts and maintains a far lesser strike-rate on turf, but two previous runs over this C&D have netted a win off 11lb higher and (latest) a near-3l fifth which can be marked up as the rider dropped his hands late on; turn might be nearing.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 752351 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run when getting up late to beat a consistent stablemate over 6f here eight weeks ago; only 2lb higher today and fully effective at 5f; unexposed on AW.
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4th

12

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Glamorous Express

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tony Carroll

Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

4th

12

(2)

30th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Glamorous Express

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tony Carroll

Saw his run of good form come to an end when eighth in 6f Southwell handicap 13 days ago; this C&D scorer is the sort to bounce back though.

10/1

Form: 732155 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Four times a C&D winner and he gained his first success elsewhere when readily seeing off five rivals at Chelmsford in October; not quite so good twice since and the return to his favourite track is offset by the widest stall (not ideal for one that can take a strong hold).
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6th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten of his 11 wins have come over C&D, the latest in March off a 1lb higher mark; happiest when making the running and there could be some competition for that role in this field.

5/1

6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

Form: 080621 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back to form for this yard, finishing second over 6f here before being produced late to win a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and a 3lb rise looks manageable; draw not optimal but he still has potential at this trip.
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2nd

5

(6)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:00 Sandown

Maharajas Express

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Has a patchy profile and was quiet at Wolverhampton last week, but he came from rear to snatch victory at Chester (5f, good) on his penultimate run; still looks feasibly treated on that form and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

8/1

8th

4

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maharajas Express

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Has three course wins over 5f but has winning form over 6f; hold-up tactics worked to a tee at Chester (5f, good) last month when he weaved through the pack to win by a neck; such tactics do not always pay off so will do well to repeat those here.

7/2

Form: 785642 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
He was rated 7lb higher when chasing home Pablo Del Pueblo over C&D in March; slow to rediscover his form in the autumn but his last two runs have been more encouraging, latterly finishing second at Southwell ten days ago; should go well again.
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7th

10

(5)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

8st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Drawn wide back up to 6f last time and that run is best overlooked; previously in good form over C&D, winning at a short price late last month in 0-55 company, but this race is stronger and he's 6lb higher.

12/1

9th

9

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Dual C&D winner who recorded his eighth AW win when coming from last to first at Southwell (5f) last week; 5lb higher under a penalty but he remains feasibly treated and is a big player again back up in trip.

7/2

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Man On A Mission

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Seven AW wins have come elsewhere but he has often run well over C&D and did so again when only narrowly failing to end a losing run here on Saturday; had no problem with returning to 5f for the first time in over a year and a likely candidate.

2/1

Form: 121259 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Two course wins in October and also went close off this mark last month (6f); weak finish over 6f at Southwell nine days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.
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4th

2

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Attwater

Dual firm-ground Bath winner this season, latterly off 3lb lower for Owen Lewis late last month; as high in the weights now as he's been for a few years and his record round here is nothing exciting.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Nordic Glory

8st 13lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Michael Attwater

Has much better strike-rate on AW but recovered from slow start to win here (5f, firm) on turf return in May, and this longer trip will arguably suit him better; needs to bounce back from two down-the-field runs but was denied a clear run on first occasion; can't be ruled out.

11/2

10th

4

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Nordic Glory

9st 10lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Better known on AW; can lead but he came from off the pace when winning at Bath (5f, firm) last month under James Glennon; nothing went right from a wide draw at Beverley since but he does act well on fast ground and has a generally good record over C&D (course winner at 5f); thereabouts.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 113261 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who retains lots of enthusiasm and recorded his third win since August when making all over C&D eight weeks ago; this is a stronger race but another bold showing looks on the cards.
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7th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Boom The Groom

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since.

12/1

7th

2

(1)

28th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:15 Brighton

Boom The Groom

9st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Course winner who has been a wonderful servant to the yard but now on the decline; won off this mark on Lingfield AW (5f) last November, but well held in four starts since.

12/1

12th

7

(5)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Boom The Groom

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Front-running teenager who won three times last year (once over C&D); not firing on all cylinders in recent months, though, and recent 2lb drop is not enough to tempt.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.20
Straight Forecast £40.56
Tricast £202.08
Trifecta £258.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maharajas Express

D Express:

Man On A Mission

TOPSPEED:

Nordic Glory

POSTDATA:

Bang On The Bell

RP RATINGS:

Maharajas Express

Telegraph:

Maharajas Express

Daily Mirror:

Maharajas Express

Daily Record:

Maharajas Express

The Star:

Man On A Mission

The Times:

Nordic Glory