January 04 / 11.45 Lingfield (AW)

11.45

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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Apprentice Classified Stakes (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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BetUK. Home Of The Acca-Fenwa Apprentice Classified Stakes (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 77312- D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Gained his first 6f win when landing a minor handicap at Southwell last month; ran at least as well when second at Wolverhampton last week and should make another bold bid, as he's effective at this track too.
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12th

14

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ayr

Red Walls

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Lisa Williamson

It's now 24 starts since his last victory though he shaped as if the run was needed after five months off when eighth of ten in 6f Wolverhampton handicap last month; needs to build on it.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

7th Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Walls

9st 0lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Lisa Williamson

18 months since his last win but he is fully effective over C&D and he ran well for third here when last seen in January; this might not be the time to catch him.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 35799-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; 15-race maiden who isn't progressing; drawn wide and others look safer.
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8th

3

(6)

13th Jan 2024

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Picked off in the final strides in a 6f classified event at Lingfield nine days ago but dropped away to finish a remote eighth at Newcastle on Monday (tried in a hood which is left off today); needs better for today's drop back to 5f.

7/1

8th

6

(7)

8th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

Record of 0-16 but he was only just caught by the favourite in a classified event at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) last Thursday; hood is now added into the mix and he's a big player if he can repeat that latest form.

100/30

2nd

5

(10)

4th Jan 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Macho Mania

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Phil McEntee

took keen hold, pressed leader, led 2f out, clear 1f out, reduced lead inside final furlong, headed final stride

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 73480- CD

Last run: 103 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in June on her final outing for Tom Ward; has not hit the same heights for current stable but this is a drop in grade and a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.
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5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:10 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Three course wins over 5f/6f; just 2lb above her last winning mark and softening ground wouldn't be a problem, but she needs to do better than in her last two starts.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well backed and took advantage of a sliding mark when winning an uncompetitive small-field handicap off 3lb lower at Lingfield (turf) in June; always liked it here but this mark is as high as she's ever won off, so there's little margin for error.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:11 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Three-time winner over 5f/6f here; finished 2l behind stablemate So Smart over C&D eight days ago and meets him on the same terms, but she lost ground at the start when the blindfold was removed late so she may get closer.

7/2

Form: 60855-

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
More encouragement since dropped to 6f, coming from well back to finish a close fifth at Wolverhampton last week; should get a pace to aim at here and this represents a drop in grade; each-way claims granted any luck.
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8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

8th

12

(9)

12th May 2025

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Sarah Hollinshead

Threatened to pick up a small race here early in the year but has had endless chances and recent efforts haven't been good; only holds outside claims.

25/1

10th

10

(3)

30th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:25 Brighton

Balmy Breese

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Sarah Hollinshead

It remains to be seen what he is capable of on turf after just two novice events and a heavy-ground 1m handicap, all in 2023 (well held in each); trail has gone cold since an okay winter on Tapeta, however.

25/1

Form: 56136- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Produced a strong finish to win a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; should be sharper for last month's return to action at Wolverhampton but he's drawn widest here and others look safer.
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9th

3

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Hard Solution

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5f-6f winner who acts on a sound surface; has been thereabouts on his last couple of starts without threatening to win; not ruled out each-way.

7/1

3rd

7

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time winner but eight of those have been on AW and she's been generally disappointing since her classified win at Southwell (6f) in March; didn't run badly back at that track (fourth of ten) last week but she needs to build on that.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

18th Aug 2024

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0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Hard Solution

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner with form here but others appear in better nick right now.

10/1

14/1

Form: /6078- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Veteran with 11 wins to his tally; not at his best in light 2023 campaign though and others appeal more for win purposes.
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9

(4)

11th Mar 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doc Sportello

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who retains enthusiasm, finishing second over C&D in January; likely a couple will prove stronger all the same.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Feb 2024

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

14:32 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doc Sportello

9st 3lb

J: Molly Gunn

T: Tony Carroll

Now a 12yo but he went close over C&D two starts back and appeared to be undone by the sharp 5f when fifth of six at Lingfield last time; not easy to rule him out.

8/1

Form: /0460-

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Exposed maiden; ran okay over C&D on stable debut in November but failed to build on it in her two subsequent starts; others are preferred.
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7th

11

(5)

4th Jan 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Vintage Fashion

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Matt Crawley

led but pestered, headed 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

10th

13

(13)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Vintage Fashion

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Matt Crawley

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed under 2f out, hung left and weakened inside final furlong

16/1

6th

7

(1)

16th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Vintage Fashion

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Matt Crawley

Still a maiden but ran encouragingly at Lingfield (6f) last week when back from an absence and making debut for new yard; first win is possible if she builds on that effort.

14/1

Form: 50682- D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow but he ran well for second in an amateur's event at Southwell three weeks ago; drops into a classified event and should give it another good go; apprentice rider seeks her first winner.
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3

(2)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Leicester

Monsieur Fantaisie

10st 2lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Opened his turf account when making a winning yard debut off 7lb lower at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; placed in two starts since, latest at that same track over this trip (ahead of Cooperation); comes here in good form and looks likely to go well again.

3/1

2

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Gained first turf win over 6f here (good to firm; stable debut) on penultimate start, and backed up with a solid effort (runner-up) at Doncaster; no issue with this longer trip and, while a combined 7lb rise will make life tougher, he's the one who arrives in the best form.

5/2

2nd

1

(4)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Monsieur Fantaisie

9st 10lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Five-time AW winner who made his belated breakthrough on turf when scoring on recent stable debut at Redcar (6f); up 5lb but he was as good as ever last time and has claims if he can back that up; last run was on good to firm but he's also effective on good to soft.

5/1

Form: 57706-

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden whose form last season leaves him with plenty to prove.
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12th

11

(2)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ricardo Ofworthing

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Simon Dow

14-race maiden who has poor claims on most of his form; this drop back in trip could help but he was tailed off at Kempton (1m) two weeks ago and it's not hard to look elsewhere.

66/1

10th

10

(2)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Ricardo Ofworthing

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Has poor claims on most of his form but the return to this trip is a cause for some optimism; less exposed at 1m than shorter.

25/1

5th

7

(2)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Ricardo Ofworthing

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Never figured in similar event at Lingfield (6f) last week; regressive maiden who needs to derive major benefit from first-time hood.

33/1

Form: 67567- CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Conditions suit and the pick of last year's course form brings him into the reckoning; promising apprentice booked; carries some risk but revival could be imminent.
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5th

6

(4)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Perfect Symphony

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mark Pattinson

Infrequent winner who's into the veteran stage and poor now; again finished well held behind two of today's rivals over C&D last time.

16/1

5th

6

(4)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:05 Lingfield (AW)

Perfect Symphony

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mark Pattinson

Infrequent winner who's into the veteran stage and poor now; again finished well held behind two of today's rivals over C&D last time.

16/1

5th

5

(3)

8th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Perfect Symphony

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mark Pattinson

raced in last

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 75/07-

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 38

Form & Verdict
Exposed low-grade maiden who has been out of sorts since May 2022; visor and return to sprinting are not enough to tempt.
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11th

1

(2)

4th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

11:45 Lingfield (AW)

Apache Jewel

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robyn Brisland

Exposed low-grade maiden who has been out of sorts since May 2022; visor and return to sprinting are not enough to tempt.

20/1

7th

8

(5)

16th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Bath

Apache Jewel

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robyn Brisland

23-race maiden who has appeared only once this season, coming home in her own time at Brighton (7f) in July; too much to prove.

33/1

10th

11

(9)

4th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:02 Brighton

Apache Jewel

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robyn Brisland

Has run well a few times over an easy, turning 7f, including twice over C&D, but she's a longstanding maiden who's returning from a lengthy layoff in a competitive race for the grade.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.70
Straight Forecast £14.40
Trifecta £207.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Monsieur Fantaisie

SPOTLIGHT:

Red Walls

D Express:

Balmy Breese

NEWMARKET:

Macho Mania

Daily Mail:

Apache Jewel

Daily Mirror:

Hard Solution

The Times:

Monsieur Fantaisie

Telegraph:

Monsieur Fantaisie

The Guardian:

Monsieur Fantaisie

POSTDATA:

Red Walls

The Star:

Red Walls

Daily Record:

Red Walls