January 20 / 14.35 Lingfield (AW)

14.35

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  • Prize money: £26170
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.20
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 6312-5 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Listed winner over C&D in 2022; took full advantage of a drop in the weights when readily seeing off seven rivals in a Class 5 event here last month (hung right) and then went close at Wolverhampton one week later (again hung right, front two clear); solid effort over 6f here on Sunday; theoretically up against it from out of the weights but it wasn't that long ago that he was a close fifth in the Dash off much higher; likely to go well.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 70172- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
C&D record reads -121, the latest win coming when dropped into Class 4 company in November; creditable second to an impressive winner at Southwell last time; well drawn here and he's likely to give another good account.
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6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 4-22 on AW; no win since 2023 but has consistent handicap form this winter, going close on a few occasions, and faced a stiff task at Listed level last time; fighting chance off current mark.

9/2

9th

2

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 1

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 1f out

20/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 91813- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
On the up for this yard, winning a 6f handicap at Kempton in October and recording a career best when landing a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in November; unable to dominate when only third at Southwell last month (behind Bedford Flyer); could still have more to come at 5f.
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5th

3

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Clearpoint

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Completed a 5f AW hat-trick last backend and has continued in fine form this spring, runner-up in 5f Southwell handicap last time; must enter calculations back on turf.

15/2

2nd

8

(12)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

16:38 Southwell (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Ended 2025 on the up and he improved again when second in the Listed Hever Stakes at Lingfield four weeks ago; a 3lb rise demands extra but this speedy sort shouldn't be discounted.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

21st Feb 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 1

13:25 Lingfield (AW)

Clearpoint

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Better than ever in late 2025, winning two C&D handicaps before completing his hat-trick at Wolverhampton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second over C&D in December but that defeat off a BHA mark of 96 will need bettering to trouble the principals.

10/1

14/1

Form: 67325- CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Listed winner over C&D in the past; three creditable efforts since returned to AW in November and he holds each-way claims despite his advancing years.
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11th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Lord Riddiford

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has a stunning record at this meeting, winning four of his five attempts, including this race for the last three years (soft, good and good to soft); well held of late but he ran no worse last time out than he had in his prep race before the 2023 win and he's weighted to have a big chance despite being 3lb wrong; Hollie Doyle rode for his 2021 win; drying ground could be the sticking point, however.

5/1

6th

4

(5)

20th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Lord Riddiford

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

bumped start, midfield, switched right and some headway 2f out, weakened from 1f out

10/1

12th

10

(3)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Epsom

Lord Riddiford

8st 2lb

J: Paddy Mathers

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unplaced in this race in 2021 and 2023 and short of his best when last seen on AW in February; his last three wins have come in the same 5f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and that race looks a better fit than today's.

20/1

8/1

Form: 05341- D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Gained his first win at 6f when keeping on well at Kempton last month; only 1lb higher and still of interest on his best 2023 efforts; return to 5f no problem but stall 9 won't make life easy.
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10

(18)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner and also first past the post in this race in 2022 (demoted to second after causing interference); well treated if retaining all his ability but he was tailed off in the Shergar Cup on his reappearance after a long absence, having hit his head on the stalls; risky.

40/1

10th

4

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 9lb

J: Dario Di Tocco

T: Roger Teal

Eight-time winner, not seen since finishing tenth in the Wokingham here in June 2024 (subsequently gelded); has run some good races at Ascot, including when fourth in this event two years ago, and he's well treated if retaining all his ability, but looks a risky proposition after such a long absence.

20/1

10th

18

(21)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Chipstead

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Roger Teal

His most recent wins were 6f on AW but he tends to flag over this trip on turf and his stride shortened in this race 12 months ago; on a more favourable mark now but others should find greater reserves in the later stages.

33/1

Form: 19634- D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Talented performer who sauntered to victory in a good sprint at Newcastle last summer; only 3lb higher this afternoon and he's almost certainly in better form than his recent figures suggest; should find this being run to suit and he's one to consider.
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2

(9)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Has only managed to win two of his last 31 starts, though he got it right when recording his second C&D success last month (four of these behind); had excuses back here last time (blindfold removed late) and he's a big player if things pan out right this time.

4/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

7

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Alligator Alley

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Has eight wins but has become hard to win with for current yard this year, making the frame seven times without success; well-handicapped if he can just turn the corner.

10/1

6/1

Form: 94235- D

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a fine 2023, including a near miss in this race, and he returns from a 112-day absence off a mark 4lb lower than when an unlucky loser in the Epsom Dash; Clifford Lee knows him well and a big run should be forthcoming.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

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8th
3 (2)
Bergerac

5/1

Form: 00211- D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful sprinter on his day and he's rediscovered his spark in recent months, winning 5f handicaps at Newcastle and Southwell (latest form franked by the runner-up); another 5lb higher ahead of his hat-trick attempt but he's well drawn and should make a bold bid.
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19th

12

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Bergerac

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who was inconsistent last season and lacks a recent run; however, he's just 1lb higher than when both second of 13 over C&D (good) last May and winning at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) next time; not ruled out each-way.

33/1

13

(21)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Bergerac

8st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Not far off his best this year and won at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) in June, but he's been in and out since and was well held in the Ayr Gold Cup; this C&D winner could be revived but he doesn't have the potential of some of these.

33/1

22

(25)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Bergerac

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Fine servant who was winning for the eighth time when successful in a 5f handicap at Hamilton in June; good third back at Hamilton in July but not at quite the same level on his last two starts; this will be his fifth attempt in one of the Cups here though and last season's Silver Cup third was his best result; stable has stronger claims elsewhere.

40/1

Form: 4111-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D winner as a 2yo; quiet last summer but he's making up for it this winter, completing his four-timer when played late at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; this is stronger and he'll need another personal best to make it five on the bounce.
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6th

7

(7)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Diomed Spirit

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Williams

Third, beaten 1.25l by Over Spiced, in a C&D handicap three weeks ago; that represented his best turf result but this race will demand an even bigger effort.

9/1

3rd

6

(3)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Diomed Spirit

8st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Stuart Williams

Big chance on his AW form but he has finished out of the placings in all nine turf runs; BHA mark is 15lb lower on turf but he's likely to remain vulnerable.

14/1

6th

3

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diomed Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Won from a similar mark at Lingfield (5f; 8-1) in November; form levels have dipped since finishing third back there in January, failing to beat a single rival the last twice; is 2-4 over C&D, so it's possible that added cheekpieces can rekindle a spark.

7/1

Form: 0004-3 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to win with but he's a useful sprinter who lurks on a dangerous mark; solid effort at Wolverhampton 13 days ago but he was behind Diomed Spirit on that occasion and he's copped the widest stall this afternoon; new blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.
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5th

9

(15)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Three-time C&D winner, including twice off higher marks in the month of April; unlucky third, having found daylight too late, in this race 12 months ago; soft ground was against him here last weekend; likely player if the cards drop right.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Zarzyni

9st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Below best on latest course start in October but has a strong C&D record otherwise, three wins include this race (good to soft) last year; now 2lb lower and primed for a good run if he avoids trouble in running.

9/2

7th

10

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Zarzyni

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should but he did score twice in 2025, the latter win over C&D; 3lb higher in a better race this time and he'll need to be somewhere near last year's best to take this after four months off.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £104.00
Straight Forecast £88.39
Tricast £633.91
Trifecta £763.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Diomed Spirit

LAMBOURN:

Chipstead

SPOTLIGHT:

Bergerac

The Star:

Clearpoint

Telegraph:

Bedford Flyer

THE NORTH:

Zarzyni

TOPSPEED:

Alligator Alley

The Guardian:

One Night Stand

NEWMARKET:

Diomed Spirit

Daily Mail:

Diomed Spirit

D Express:

Diomed Spirit

Daily Mirror:

Diomed Spirit

The Sun:

Diomed Spirit

Daily Record:

Diomed Spirit

The Times:

Chipstead

RP RATINGS:

Bergerac