January 20 / 13.25 Lingfield (AW)

13.25

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Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6046-2 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Completed an AW hat-trick (including here) at the end of 2022; fourth was the best he could manage in seven outings last year but better signs when second of eight over 1m4f at Wolverhampton 18 days ago; ought to be competitive from an unchanged mark.
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3rd

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 5

16:55 Ffos Las

Raintown

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Last three runs have been over 1m2f at Newbury and was bang there on each occasion; still on a good mark and has won over this far; seems fine on most surfaces.

7/1

2nd

1

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Newbury

Raintown

10st 0lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: J S Moore

He had been threatening prior to his C&D win in an amateur riders' race three weeks ago; a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run.

4/1

1st

7

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:48 Newbury

Raintown

10st 5lb

J: Miss Scarlett Dorricott

T: J S Moore

Has much better strike-rate on AW but has performed well on fast turf here twice in recent weeks (1m3f/1m2f) and is still on a workable mark.

11/2

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /3321- D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Improved when tackling 1m4f for the first time in making light of a 199-day break at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day, leading towards the finish; raised 4lb but she could easily have more to offer over this trip; hood worn last time is discarded; big player.
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2nd

5

(12)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Amazing

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Roger Varian

took keen hold, raced in second

9/4

7

27th Dec 2023

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1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing

9st 12lb

T: Roger Varian

1st

7

(6)

26th Dec 2023

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1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Placed in three runs in the first half of 2023 (1m-1m2f), staying on for second in a fillies' handicap at Lingfield (turf) when last seen in June; new trip/headgear could spark extra and brings a different profile to most.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 545-4

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who made a sound start to his handicap career when fourth of ten over 1m4f at Southwell ten days ago; Callum Shepherd replaces an inexperienced 7lb claimer; no surprise were he to take a step forward.
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8th

6

(6)

21st Jan 2025

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1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:03 Newcastle (AW)

Orange N Blue

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Definite chance on last year's high points on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam but well beaten in both runs for this yard after a lengthy absence.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3010-8 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won three times here early last year, the last twice over this trip; not at best at Kempton and Wolverhampton this winter so needs a return to this venue to help spark a revival.
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1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, steadied into midfield with one circuit to go, hung left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

Form: 11152- CD

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made light of a 12-month absence to make a successful start for Sheena West over C&D last May and went on to notch a further three wins on turf last summer; second off this mark at Brighton in August and filled the same position on Fontwell hurdle debut later that month; not seen since but evidently capable when fresh; considered.
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6th

4

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

19:48 Lingfield

Gearings Point

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

8yo who snapped a long losing run in a classified at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) in June before respectable fourth of eight under a penalty in Epsom handicap (1m4f, good); she's 2lb lower than last time; chance.

7/2

4th

4

(1)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 6

20:07 Epsom

Gearings Point

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Sheena West

Went close at Windsor (11.5f) in May and she was winning her fifth race when landing a 1m4f Brighton classified (also good to firm) going away last Monday; 4lb penalty makes things trickier back in a handicap but she's not discounted.

4/1

Form: 28905- D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on his form during a light 2023 campaign, taking his AW record to 0-8 when fifth over 1m2f here 46 days ago; mark continues to slide but others are more obvious.
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4th

4

(1)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

19:28 Goodwood

Pride Of Nepal

11st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Tony Carroll

Reeled off a four-timer in May/June (1m2f-1m4f on ground ranging from good to soft to good to firm); those wins came at Class 6 level and she has been beaten twice in a higher grade since; 12lb higher than when winning this race in 2024; cheekpieces back on for the first time since February.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:01 Chepstow

Pride Of Nepal

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Retains plenty of vitality aged eight but completed his May/June four-timer in Class 6 and was soundly beaten when back up in grade last time; current mark leaves him in a difficult spot.

8/1

7th
6 (10)
Kintaro

12/1

Form: 36044-

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Fair form in six outings at up to 1m3f on turf for Richard Fahey; switches to AW for a new stable (same owner) after a four-month break (has had wind surgery); also equipped with a first-time tongue-tie; betting perhaps the best guide to expectations.
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6

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:07 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-15 over hurdles, with a very mixed record; ran quite well when third here (2m4f, good) last month but was well held in the end; not bred for fences and makes only limited appeal on this chasing debut.

12/1

9

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Tailed off over C&D last month and now 0-14 over hurdles; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

16/1

12th

14

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Kintaro

10st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

His two best RPRs were recorded here last summer, albeit over 2m (good); two below-par efforts since April's serviceable third in a novice seller at Exeter and he has work on from 3lb out of the handicap.

33/1

20/1

Form: /5860-

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Promise in novice company as a 2yo but yet to shine in three handicap runs, the latest over 1m2f here last month.
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4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Zodiac Star

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

Won 2m Stratford maiden (good to firm) in July; not obviously ahead of his mark in handicaps since but has done enough to think he can be involved back on a less testing track than at Exeter last time; not far away.

9/2

4

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Zodiac Star

11st 8lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Alan King

led

9/2

4th

5

8th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

16:10 Exeter

Zodiac Star

11st 12lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Stratford maiden winner who was returning from wind surgery when a staying-on second at Ludlow (2m handicap, good); flattered get to 2l behind Brendas Asking who runs in the 3.00, but he was clear of the rest; today's stiffer track promises to suit.

8/1

Form: 525-00 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year but has a much better strike-rate on turf (7-27) than on AW (1-12) and she's been down the field at Kempton and Wolverhampton this winter.
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11th

11

(8)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Let Her Loose

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Won four amateur riders' races on turf last year but, following a break, looked badly out of sorts on all four AW starts last month.

66/1

11th

2

(11)

31st Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Let Her Loose

10st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Won four times in amateur races for Brodie Hampson last year; sent off at huge prices and she's struggled in three runs this month; dropped 7lb as a result and Hollie Doyle takes over; interesting to see if there's any market interest now down in class.

12/1

9th

4

(2)

20th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Let Her Loose

9st 8lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

held up in rear

33/1

Form: 31713- D BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has a largely progressive profile, winning three times, the latest success coming over 1m4f at Wolverhampton in November; another creditable effort when third of nine at Southwell (1m4f again) just before Christmas; likely to be thereabouts.
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3rd

6

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made it 3-3 over C&D with two wins for Tom Queally, who's back up today, in June; didn't look to see out 1m4f in better company here last time, when hanging left as usual; this is more his level.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

16:25 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Revitalised 6yo who is on a hat-trick after two 1m2f course wins in June (good/good to firm); moves up from Class 6 today but this longer trip is probably in his favour and he remains well handicapped on older form.

7/2

1st

1

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:13 Brighton

Bohemian Breeze

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when winning a 0-55 contest by a neck over C&D three weeks ago; 5lb rise puts him on his previous winning mark and although not the easiest of rides, Tom Queally knows him well (2-8 on him); major player.

11/4

Non-runners

Sax Appeal, Zooks

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Payout
Exacta £22.30
Straight Forecast £17.62
Tricast £39.29
Trifecta £87.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Amazing

LAMBOURN:

Raintown

Daily Mirror:

Sax Appeal

POSTDATA:

Pride Of Nepal

Daily Record:

Raintown

RP RATINGS:

Amazing

TOPSPEED:

Amazing

NEWMARKET:

Amazing

The Times:

Amazing

Telegraph:

Amazing

The Guardian:

Amazing

Daily Mail:

Amazing

D Express:

Amazing

The Sun:

Amazing

The Star:

Amazing