January 20 / 14.00 Lingfield (AW)

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  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 5114-3 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two 1m wins on AW in late 2023; good third in a competitive event at Newcastle on New Year's Day; races off the same mark and he's one to consider; stable also responsible for Dragon Icon.
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1st

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing run but a useful AW performer at his best; off 7 months before coming in only 11th in 1m1f York handicap on his return last month but this C&D winner bounce back.

5/1

11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 8212-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gelded last summer and he hasn't looked back, winning three times at around 1m; 2lb rise for latest Kempton success not insurmountable and Ryan Moore takes over for the first time; leading contender.
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10th

2

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Talis Evolvere

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have come on AW, including C&D; last won at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January; not so good on turf of late but he's dangerously handicapped if the switch back to AW prompts a revival.

6/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have been on the AW but consistent handicapper on all surfaces and ran well in a Class 3 at Doncaster latest (7f; fine at 1m); thereabouts.

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0421-6 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four wins since joining this yard in July, the latest when well backed at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; tough task under a penalty at Newcastle on New Year's Day; career best required to come out on top here.
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8th

2

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Five turf wins but has done most of his winning on the AW; surprising to see blinkers back on having won in a visor at Chester last month and then beaten only 4l in a Class 2 handicap at Goodwood; if that doesn't backfire then has possibilities.

10/1

14/1

Form: 07188- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; only 1lb higher than for his Kempton win in May but he's finished down the field in two runs for his new yard this winter; too much to prove for now.
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9th

5

(9)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Catterick

Darwell Lion

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

Dropped a long way in the weights for this yard; retains ability judged on this year's AW best but he has more to prove on turf.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:54 Thirsk

Darwell Lion

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear early, headway into midfield after 2f

10/1

9th

9

(3)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:54 Thirsk

Darwell Lion

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear early, headway into midfield after 2f

10/1

15/2

Form: 0226-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Strong traveller who enjoyed a good spell for John Quinn last winter, winning twice over 1m at Southwell (also ran well over C&D); returned from six months off in a hot race at Newcastle on New Year's Day and travelled typically powerfully before meeting lots of trouble in running; could still have more to give on AW.
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5th

4

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

14:13 Thirsk

Tropez Power

11st 0lb

J: Miss Alice Cooke

T: Mark Walford

On a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; not particularly solid on 2026 efforts and it's still over five years since his only turf win.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Tropez Power

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Mark Walford

His last win was at Southwell in April 2024 but he travelled strongly for a long way before weakening there (7f) last month; record of 1-35 on turf but he's on a much lower mark back in this sphere and is well handicapped on his best form last season; one to keep an eye on with visor reapplied.

20/1

9th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Tropez Power

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Dry since a C&D win for the Quinn yard more than two years ago; now 10lb lower than when last seen on the AW (3-8 here) but has regressed on turf in the meantime and may just be on the downgrade.

25/1

Form: 88913- BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Perhaps needed his stable debut in November and he's run with great credit twice since, winning at Wolverhampton (8.5f) and then a close third at Southwell one week later; another 2lb higher today but he's been rated higher in the past; drawn wide.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Rufaa

10st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Now 2lb lower than when keeping on well for close second behind course specialist in quite valuable Brighton Mile this summer, but recent Tapeta form has been underwhelming and he remains without a win since 2023.

10/1

7

(5)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Al Rufaa

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Patchy record this year but he is on the same mark as when a close second in a competitive race at Brighton in August; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 6514-6 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three course wins last winter (two over this trip) when trained by David O'Meara; made a winning stable debut over 6f last month and he's run to a similar level in defeat twice since; return to 1m needs to spark extra.
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2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:32 Yarmouth

Starshiba

10st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Eight-time winner on AW and 0-24 on turf but he went very close off his lower turf mark at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) one week ago; same mark here and must have claims in search of his turf breakthrough.

15/8

2nd

1

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

14:12 Nottingham

Starshiba

9st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jack Morland

Last nine starts on AW; ended a losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m) in December but that set up for his closing style and he's not really threatened in four runs since, latterly at Kempton (7f) 113 days ago; can race off his lower turf mark today but others are more persuasive.

8/1

8/1

Form: 87/6-4 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Returned from 819 days off with a creditable run at Kempton last month and also ran well behind Talis Evolvere back there two weeks ago (made a big move in the penultimate furlong); more needed to win.
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7th

8

(8)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Plantadream

9st 6lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Veteran who finished runner-up in his only previous go over C&D, but that was in 2020; exclusively campaigned over 1m these days and is on a losing run of 23, so has enough to prove.

16/1

6th

11

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Plantadream

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

10yo whose losing sequence goes back 19 runs to 2020; ran some big races last season but seen only twice this year (both Goodwood), failing to build on comeback sixth (Linwood third) when down the field three weeks ago.

33/1

6th

11

(7)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Plantadream

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

10yo whose losing sequence goes back 19 runs to 2020; ran some big races last season but seen only twice this year (both Goodwood), failing to build on comeback sixth (Linwood third) when down the field three weeks ago.

33/1

33/1

Form: /5797-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo (Group 2-placed in Italy); not quite so good in a light 3yo campaign; drawn widest on stable/British debut; others appeal more.
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10th

6

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Duc De Morny

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Group placed on grass in France; far from solid on his AW efforts in Britain but may benefit from this return to turf; attractively weighted and holds a good chance on the French form.

33/1

10th

6

(10)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newmarket

Duc De Morny

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Group placed on grass in France; far from solid on his AW efforts in Britain but may benefit from this return to turf; attractively weighted and holds a good chance on the French form.

33/1

10th

6

(8)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Duc De Morny

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Ran his best race since arriving from France when fourth of nine from the outside stall at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) this month; down another 2lb and each-way claims if taking another step forward.

12/1

11/1

Form: 57042-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Solid effort over 1m2f here when last seen nine weeks ago; 2lb rise for that runner-up finish could leave him vulnerable in a competitive event.
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3rd

2

(3)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 12lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

His last win was in April 2025 but that was off 8lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, AW); hit the frame in two starts over C&D this spring and he ran another solid race when fifth of 14 at Kempton (1m) in May; seems tactically versatile and he should be in the mix again after a short break.

11/2

5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 1/15- CD

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Impressive at Kempton in his only 2yo run; got up late to win a C&D novice last May, giving 7lb and a neck beating to a colt now BHA-rated 86; conceded his unbeaten record when finishing in midfield in the German 2,000 Guineas 236 days ago; still has untapped potential; hooded for his return to action; stable also run Fantastic Fox.
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2

(1)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

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9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time.

9/2

12

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

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8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix.

8/1

4

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

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10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though.

11/2

Form: 5133-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ex-French colt who made a promising stable debut when third of ten at Wolverhampton last month (behind Talis Evolvere and 10lb better off today); 33-1 and dropped away to finish tenth at Newcastle on New Year's Day (behind two of today's rivals); others stronger for the win.
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2nd

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

20:43 Nottingham

Woodstock City

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice in Britain for current yard since winning twice in France; however, beaten 21l at Leicester (1m2f, good) last month following five-month layoff and lacks the scope of his rivals.

20/1

9th

11

(11)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Woodstock City

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield in January; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Kempton 11 days later (10-1 at the time); now returns to turf after a break but he's a dual winner in this sphere and is versatile ground-wise; possibilities.

14/1

7

(5)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Woodstock City

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won a 1m3f Class 5 handicap at Southwell in October and slightly better form when collared late over 1m2f at Lingfield 11 days ago; 1lb higher in a better race but current wellbeing will count for plenty here.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £28.10
Straight Forecast £26.82
Tricast £180.08
Trifecta £222.80

Selections

The Times:

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TOPSPEED:

Al Rufaa

SPOTLIGHT:

Tropez Power

The Star:

Forca Timao

D Express:

Talis Evolvere

NEWMARKET:

Fantastic Fox

POSTDATA:

Starshiba

RP RATINGS:

Plantadream

Daily Mail:

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The Sun:

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Daily Record:

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Telegraph:

Tropez Power

LAMBOURN:

Al Rufaa

The Guardian:

Al Rufaa

Daily Mirror:

Al Rufaa