February 08 / 13.15 Lingfield (AW)

13.15

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  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 357-25

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Did well to finish second over 1m here having pulled so hard but he was only fifth on his return 15 days ago, albeit a fairly close one; remains of interest and drops back to 7f with a strong pace likely.
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8th

9

(1)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

8st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Best form has come here including all three wins (7f/1m); just 2lb above his last winning mark, but his record in Class 5 handicaps or higher reads 5864097 so he may again find a few too strong.

7/1

5th

11

(6)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, pulled hard

11/1

3rd

8

(10)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

13:00 Lingfield (AW)

Rabinal

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Scored three times here last year but has become inconsistent and is often slowly away; comes with risk, for all that he's suited by the track.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 5940-2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Only had the six races and gave it a good go from the front at Kempton (7f); now 3lb higher and has a tricky draw to contend with if he's intending to lead; tries cheekpieces.
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11th

8

(8)

21st Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Maurices Men

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Doesn't look the easiest ride but he could still be learning; went down by a nose over C&D in January and again found one too good when he wore first-time cheekpieces (retained) under Hollie Doyle at Lingfield 13 days ago; should be involved.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Maurices Men

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Only had the six races and gave it a good go from the front at Kempton (7f); now 3lb higher and has a tricky draw to contend with if he's intending to lead; tries cheekpieces.

8/1

2nd

6

(6)

22nd Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Kempton (AW)

Maurices Men

9st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Five-race maiden; not beaten entirely by 1m trip at Southwell most recently; ran encouragingly over 7f at Chelmsford earlier in December and that promise gives cause for optimism.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 8921-3 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in November off 3lb lower and ran well over 1m here last time, having had to challenge wide (just behind Rabinal); hold-up performer who needs a true gallop and should get one here.
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11th

7

(8)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Inconsistent mare who's usually ridden patiently over shorter; came home well over 7.2f here last time but is no certainty to build on that on just her second try over this far.

8/1

2nd

4

(2)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

So Chic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Two of her four wins have come over this C&D, partnered by Jack Doughty when running down Coconut Bay in a Class 6 classified (10-1) last March; lacked the pace to figure when sixth (Gundogan fifth; 13-8 favourite) over this trip at Lingfield latest.

13/2

6th

4

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

So Chic

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Came late when scoring over 1m here (AW) last August; on same mark as for that success but she's been quiet this winter and has some work to do back at this trip.

8/1

Form: 4648-4 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D in late 2022; on a losing run of ten and was only fourth of seven after a break at Kempton.
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4th

5

(5)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

16:50 Beverley

Regal Glory

8st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Sole win from 38 starts came over 7f at Lingfield in 2022 but she has posted some good efforts this year, including when runner-up at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) last month; however, she was disappointing at Southwell (2m, AW) 29 days ago and needs to bounce back returned to this shorter trip.

8/1

11th

10

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Regal Glory

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Has run some good races on turf/Tapeta this year, but a record of 1-37 sounds a note of caution and she is unraced beyond 1m6f.

11/2

14/1

Form: 10-954 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Close fourth over C&D last week but it was hard work and she finds winning difficult these days; the return of cheekpieces perhaps no bad thing.
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8th

7

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 3lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Has enjoyed a good year with four wins, two of them over C&D; last two efforts leave her with a bit to prove, though.

14/1

12th

2

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Hardy mare who landed four races on AW (1m to 9.5f) between February and April; also a previous four-time winner on turf but this is just her second crack at 1m2f on her 111th start; still not discounted.

12/1

7th

4

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Noir

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Robert Stephens

9yo who has won four times since February including twice over C&D; held in third when unpenalised at Wolverhampton last time but she wasn't beaten far and that was another creditable effort; should be in the mix again off 3lb higher.

4/1

Form: 5598-

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Only raced four times and now with his third trainer; only eighth of ten on handicap debut when last seen in early November.
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7th

8

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Chico Dulce

10st 11lb

J: Mr Simon Walker

T: Michael Madgwick

Back to winning ways over C&D in November and resumed from four months off with a solid fourth of nine in 1m Kempton handicap 19 days ago; he can go very well with that run under his belt with Simon Walker up.

4/1

4th

9

(9)

1st Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Chico Dulce

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Madgwick

Hold-up performer who won over this trip at Lingfield in November; not so good off this mark when last seen in December; up in class today.

12/1

1st

4

(11)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Chico Dulce

9st 6lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Madgwick

Gained his win over 1m2f here last summer and he arrives on the back of two good runs over that trip here; he will need a good pace back at 1m but that seems likely; high on the list.

6/1

4/1

Form: -10415 BF

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably at Southwell last week but wasn't so good under a penalty at Wolverhampton on Tuesday; has the same burden here and he's unraced at this track.
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8th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:02 Yarmouth

El Hibri

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Multiple 6f AW winner who is 0-16 on turf, where his better efforts have been on slow ground; AW form has tailed off recently and he looks in need of a revivial if he's to break his turf duck.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

12

(7)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

El Hibri

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ian Williams

Four wins on AW over 6f, including here; two solid seconds at Kempton this year and his last run there (over 7f) can be forgiven; remains favourably treated.

10/1

8/1

Form: 9659-3

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Turf winner over 1m who is 1-27 overall; respectable third at Kempton latest but 1m is more his trip.
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7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

7

(6)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Handel

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

midfield, took keen hold and prominent after 4f, race voided

14/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 536-50

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Close up on stable debut at Chelmsford in November but down the field in his subsequent races.
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3

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:45 Brighton

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

2-45, with the latest win coming at Bath (5.5f, good) last July; tailed off on his return at Salisbury (5f, good to firm; reported to have had a respiratory issue) two weeks ago; has form over this far but others are currently preferred.

20/1

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Salisbury

Media Guest

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Gillard

Has a poor strike-rate and is the only runner who lacks recent match practice, having been absent since last October; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

33/1

5th

9

(8)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

13:58 Bath

Media Guest

8st 11lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Mark Gillard

Had a good record at Bath until tailed off here (5f, heavy) last time in first-time blinkers; however, the ground may have been too much and he's back in cheekpieces today; has shown promise on soft going; could go well.

10/1

10/1

Form: 43166- D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive.
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9th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last October and now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on either outing this year and needs to raise his game; just one win from his last 17 starts.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

1lb lower than when gaining his fourth C&D success in October, but out of the frame in three starts since; well backed last time, though, so interesting to see if the money comes for him again now returned here.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

12/1

Form: 090-04 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hadn't been in any form before finishing a 3l fourth of six at Southwell (6f); that was a weak race.
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10th

10

(1)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Broxi

9st 11lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

5lb lower than when successful at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) a year ago, but that his only win in his last 22 starts; well beaten on last month's stable debut under Alexander Woodford at Southwell (6f, Tapeta); others preferred.

40/1

9

(10)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Broxi

10st 5lb

J: Mr Alexander Woodford

T: Kevin Frost

Absent since below-par run last June on final start for Ivan Furtado; others arrive with less to prove but this course winner is one to watch in the betting, with his new stable also running the bang-in-form Piperstown.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £38.60
Straight Forecast £45.19
Tricast £163.94
Trifecta £202.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

So Chic

NEWMARKET:

Maurices Men

SPOTLIGHT:

Rabinal

The Guardian:

Port Noir

D Express:

El Hibri

POSTDATA:

Rabinal

Telegraph:

Maurices Men

The Star:

Maurices Men

The Times:

So Chic

Daily Mail:

So Chic

Daily Mirror:

So Chic

Daily Record:

So Chic

The Sun:

Port Noir