February 05 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

Standard

Bet. It’s Where The UK Bets Novice Stakes

  • Prize money: £6156
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
SKY
View Course
Bet. It’s Where The UK Bets Novice Stakes

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3-

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in a pair of bumpers, going closest at Doncaster (2m, good; 9-4 favourite; runner-up) in December; slowly away when switched to the Flat at Wolverhampton (1m4f maiden; third) a few weeks later, which was a pleasing effort in the circumstances; high on the shortlist.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

2

(7)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Caustic

9st 12lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Won a C&D novice last February; mixed bag in handicaps since then and this winter's efforts need bettering to win.

12/1

1

(3)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Caustic

10st 0lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Owen Burrows

Off the mark in 1m4f novice on Lingfield AW in February but mixed results since and well back when upped to 2m at Wolverhampton in November.

7/1

2/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2/43-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sister to three winners, including Making Miracles (1m2f-2m2f; RPR 113); third, with Birthday Angel immediately behind, to the promising Mahboob here (1m2f novice; 6-1) in December; pitched in deep on handicap debut (Class 2) next time, and this is much more realistic; should stay 1m4f; player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Eleanor Cross

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, prominent on outer

10/1

5th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Eleanor Cross

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Nine-race maiden who has proved largely consistent on AW surfaces (twice narrowly beaten) and turf; should not be far away.

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Pontefract

Eleanor Cross

8st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Eight-race maiden who has proved largely consistent; absent since midfield effort in competitive Vase event at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) on Good Friday; less exposed on turf and has possibilities returned to this sphere (third attempt).

4/1

11/4

Form: 2-3 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye when runner-up on Wolverhampton debut (1m4f novice) in December; failed to match that when a beaten favourite at Kempton (1m3f) subsequently, but there were potentially mitigating circumstances (made move too early); closely matched with Caustic on a strict line through Composite.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(8)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lartigue

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

in touch with leaders

8/1

3rd

5

(5)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Lartigue

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

pressed leader, steadied and lost second 8f out

11/4

3rd

4

(5)

10th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Lartigue

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Promising second in similar event at Wolverhampton (1m4f) last month, staying on nicely to finish one place in front of subsequent scorer Composite who now gives him 7lb; out of a US Grade 1 winner for his owner and should progress well; respected.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 4-2

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise on both starts, including when runner-up at Kempton (1m3f novice; 5-2) four weeks ago; is closely matched with Eleanor Cross on earlier course form (1m2f); could have a say if handling this extra yardage, which is questionable on pedigree; stablemate of Ridge Hill.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:05 Brighton

Birthday Angel

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

Opened his account in similar event over C&D (good to soft) last week, scoring comfortably and taking well to Brighton at the first attempt; 5lb penalty puts him on future mark; respected.

7/2

5

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Birthday Angel

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

16-race maiden; fared no better than fourth in 2025, hanging left-handed under pressure at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago; others appear to have more to offer.

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth on debut in a Huntingdon bumper; less productive in that sphere since, including when finishing 23l behind today's rival Caustic at Doncaster in December; brother to two Flat winners (1m-1m2f) but will need to take a huge step forward for the change of codes to trouble the principals.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

25/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to the talented Dartmouth (1m-1m6f, including Group 2; RPR 121); made a promising start when placed in a Worcester bumper (2m, good) last summer; hasn't kicked on positively since, fading tamely on Flat debut at Newcastle (12.5f; 22-1) in November; stablemate of Birthday Angel.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Ridge Hill

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Showed promise on his bumper debut last August, but regressive since and finished a long way behind a couple of these at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) last month; look elsewhere.

66/1

6th

2

(1)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Ridge Hill

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

held up in rear, outpaced throughout, lost touch 3f out

25/1

10th

2

(4)

2nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Ridge Hill

9st 12lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

Well related, being a brother to Group 2 Yorkshire Cup winner Dartmouth among others; didn't build on a fair bumper debut last time, thanks to pulling hard on soft ground, and retains some potential switched to the Flat.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over fences in France (2m4f, good) but pulled up on final start for Nick Littmoden at Auteuil (hurdle) last spring; dam was successful on the Flat (1m3f), which does offer hope changing codes; highly unlikely to prove competitive on this occasion though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:15 Stratford

Red Circle

11st 4lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Dominic Elsworth

Chase promise in France in May 2023 but pulled up over hurdles later that month and has had lengthy layoffs either side of being tailed off on AW last February; returns to fences with plenty to prove for new yard.

20/1

7th

1

(2)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Red Circle

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

awkward start and slowly away, held up in rear, outpaced over 4f out, soon dropped to rear and eased

50/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £4.60
Straight Forecast £4.11
Trifecta £8.90

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Caustic

SPOTLIGHT:

Lartigue

Daily Mirror:

Eleanor Cross

POSTDATA:

Lartigue

The Guardian:

Lartigue

The Times:

Caustic

Telegraph:

Caustic

Daily Mail:

Caustic

D Express:

Caustic

The Sun:

Caustic

The Star:

Caustic

Daily Record:

Eleanor Cross