January 21 / 12.05 Lingfield (AW)

12.05

Standard To Slow

Winter Million Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £21124
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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Winter Million Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: NH Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
8-1, kept on for fair fifth of 16 on debut in useful bumper at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October; this brother to talented hurdle winner Anyharminasking (RPR 141) is open to improvement; could have a part to play.
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1st

7

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:43 Kempton (AW)

Tripoli Flyer

8st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Winner of a bumper and three novice hurdle races, most recently a Grade 2 here in February 2025; chasing didn't work out but he mostly ran with credit in defeat back over hurdles and three Flat races have been thrown in (1m3f here latest) in which he's shown some ability; it's not clear what his ideal Flat trip is but he's now qualified for a Flat handicap mark and it's a highly attractive one compared to his hurdles figure.

3/1

3rd

1

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Tripoli Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bagged a bumper and three hurdles, including Grade 2 Dovecote last February; acquitted himself well in two big spring festivals of late; should have a future on the Flat but will likely get a mark after this third start; no headgear.

10/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) on debut last April and changed hands for 200,000euros later that month; has joined a top stable for his rules career and could play a leading role on this bumper debut.
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1st

2

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 20y

Class 3

15:00 Perth

Kingston Pride

11st 5lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Irish point winner who looked useful during three-race novice hurdle campaign for Nicky Henderson last season, signing off with small-field win at Kempton (2m5f, good) in March; probably still has potential, and new trainer Olly Murphy is evidently very keen to switch him to fences.

11/4

1st

1

15th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:57 Kempton

Kingston Pride

11st 7lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

raced in second, pushed along after 3 out, led just after 2 out, ridden run-in, stayed on

10/11

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) on debut last May and again did it easily when following up in three-runner bumper at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month; now carries a 4lb penalty against some interesting rivals but there's substance to his latest form and he's a likeable prospect.
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1st

1

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Worcester

Castle Ivers

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Bumper winner who made it two out of three over hurdles at Perth (2m, good to soft) when making all; looks sure to be suited by this step up in trip and holds good claims.

7/4

1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 3

16:18 Perth

Castle Ivers

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Looked useful when winning a Wetherby bumper by 7l in March 2024; hurdles career off to a perfect start at Warwick (2m, good to soft) the following season, but absent for 18-plus months thereafter until reappearing at Ayr (4-1 favourite; tailed off) recently; now sits 2lb lower.

4/1

11th

1

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

Castle Ivers

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Point and dual bumper winner who was a shade of odds-on when leading late on in a big-field maiden at Warwick in November 2024 (good to soft; won on soft); has a long absence to overcome and a hefty weight for his handicap debut, but trainer has spoken well of him.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Kakamora (2m-2m7f hurdle/chase; RPR 125) and Ihaveauseforyou (2m2f hurdle; 101); dam unraced half-sister to three winners notably the useful Bitofapuzzle; from a respected Irish stable and could make a major impact on this first start.
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6

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:05 Punchestown

Eagles Quest

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Has run twice on the Flat since winning a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in February; has a slight edge over Ifallgoeswell on previous Gowran running.

10/1

11th

2

(8)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 1f 130y

18:45 Gowran Park

Eagles Quest

9st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Recent maiden hurdle winner; midfield over 1m4f on first Flat start; 1m looked inadequate when staying on late to take ninth of 25 at the Curragh last month; could improve up in trip.

25/1

9th

1

(24)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Eagles Quest

10st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Recent maiden hurdle winner; mid-field over 1m4f on only Flat start; 1m may be inadequate.

20/1

Form: 44

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Doncaster (2m, good) last month and similar performance when again fourth at Newcastle (1m6f, good) last time; can give another good account but limitations are likely to be exposed unless he improves.
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9th

6

(6)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Opera King

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders, midfield after 6f

20/1

5th

3

(4)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Opera King

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Modest ability in bumpers and over hurdles; tailed off in two AW Flat starts over shorter than this since joining current stable; the longer trip may help but he probably isn't good enough.

100/1

12th

8

(1)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Opera King

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Maiden in bumpers and over hurdles for previous yard; completely tailed off at Southwell (1m) on the switch to this sphere; opposed.

100/1

Form: 7

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
20-1, tailed off on last month's debut at Wincanton (heavy).
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13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

13th

12

(7)

6th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Kempton (AW)

Infantryman

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Pat Murphy

Poor in three bumpers and four Flat starts (7f-2m); cheekpieces will need to make quite a difference.

50/1

11th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Infantryman

8st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Pat Murphy

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

33/1

Form: 56

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair fifth on debut at Huntingdon (1m5f, good) in October but well beaten at Doncaster (2m, good) subsequently and others are preferred.
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1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Spitfire Bridge

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

prominent, prominent after 3f, outpaced over 4f out

20/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 7f winner Dion Baker (Flat RPR 77); dam placed 1m/1m2f (66) out of French 6.5f winner; yard does well with fillies/mares in bumpers and market check advised on debut, but it's a tough introduction.
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4th

2

(3)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naomhi

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alan King

took keen hold, raced in third, lost third over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

8/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naomhi

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Well held in a bumper on debut in January and she's been beaten around 5l in three Flat runs (1m3f/1m4f) since August; in good hands and still unexposed but this is competitive on handicap debut and she needs improvement.

9/1

5th

4

(3)

14th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naomhi

9st 10lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Alan King

Well held in a bumper on debut in January and she's been beaten around 5l in three Flat runs (1m3f/1m4f) since August; in good hands and still unexposed but this is competitive on handicap debut and she needs improvement.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth foal; half-brother to three winners notably Jubilympics (bumper and hurdle/chase; RPR 124; started out for this yard) and Pepite De Belle (hurdle; 120); dam 2m2f French Listed hurdle winner; makes debut in tough race but there's potential in his pedigree and he's not ruled out.
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5th

4

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:03 Taunton

Jack Out Of Reach

11st 4lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Son of Jack Hobbs who took a big step forward from his debut when second of seven in Fakenham bumper (soft) in February; he may do better still so must enter calculations.

100/30

5th

4

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:03 Taunton

Jack Out Of Reach

11st 4lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Son of Jack Hobbs who took a big step forward from his debut when second of seven in Fakenham bumper (soft) in February; he may do better still so must enter calculations.

100/30

2nd

2

16th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Fakenham

Jack Out Of Reach

11st 7lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

150-1 and beaten about 20l in a useful AW bumper at Lingfield a month ago; this should reveal more.

100/1

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belied 150-1 odds when getting up in final strides against males on debut over C&D in November; has since left Richard Rowe; now carries 4lb penalty and others have more substance to their form, but she's open to improvement and the fact she's proven here is a plus; not ruled out on stable debut.
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7

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Ask Her Out

10st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Won off 4lb higher at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) three runs back but not nearly so good on her two runs since and she's been off for a while.

12/1

9th

9

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:47 Fontwell

Ask Her Out

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richenda Ford

Bumper winner who came good at the fourth attempt in handicaps but pulled up in a Class 4 at Wincanton from out of the weights last time; she was progressing well prior to that and could easily resume progress if back on song.

8/1

11

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Ask Her Out

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Bumper winner; second to Sweet Caryline at Fontwell and went one better when getting up in the nick of time at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft); up 4lb and add another 1lb for being out of the weights; clearly a contender.

7/1

Form: 3

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No match for the easy winner when third of 17 at 12-1 on last month's debut at Newbury (2m, soft), but that was promising and this half-sister to the useful Viva Devito is open to improvement; hood left off; could go well; also declared for the 3:45 at Fakenham.
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12

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:45 Huntingdon

Habibi

10st 5lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Third on bumper debut at Newbury in December 2023 but she's struggled since, including in six runs over hurdles for current yard; now returns to a handicap from a claimer and she's unraced over this far.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam bumper winner (RPR 100), half-sister to two useful stayers; makes debut in a warm race and may be best watched.
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2nd

5

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Lord Of The Glance

11st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Improved for the switch to 2m good-ground handicaps, looking well placed to defy a 9lb hike for his earlier Stratford success when unseating at the last at Plumpton latest; up 1lb more but case is obvious.

2/1

7

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:37 Plumpton

Lord Of The Glance

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

On the up since sent into handicaps and he readily landed 11-runner event at Stratford (2m) 22 days ago, forging clear from final flight; hiked up 9lb but still merits serious consideration.

15/8

1st

10

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

15:17 Stratford

Lord Of The Glance

10st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Lightly raced 7yo who has advanced his form since sent handicapping, runner-up (over 2m) at Fakenham and Plumpton this year; can go well again nudged up 1lb.

9/4

Form: 16 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ready win on debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in November; heavy ground may have been too much for him at Wincanton last month and he's not written off under a 4lb penalty.
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Payout
Exacta £17.70
Straight Forecast £13.03
Trifecta £59.40

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Kingston Pride

TOPSPEED:

Castle Ivers

WEST COUNTRY:

Tripoli Flyer

SPOTLIGHT:

Eagle's Quest

RP RATINGS:

Habibi

Daily Mirror:

Lightning Flash

POSTDATA:

Castle Ivers

Telegraph:

Castle Ivers

The Star:

Tripoli Flyer

The Times:

Kingston Pride

D Express:

Kingston Pride

The Sun:

Kingston Pride

Daily Record:

Kingston Pride