February 08 / 14.25 Lingfield (AW)

14.25

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1151-9 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from six starts when scoring at Kempton (7f) in December but he was disappointing behind Hieronymus there last month; still has potential and all three wins have been on Polytrack but he needs to bounce back after that last run.
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13th

15

(10)

4th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

McLean House

8st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Has raced exclusively on AW (mostly Polytrack) and strike-rate is 5-10; respectable fifth of 14 when 20-1 for valuable race at Newcastle on latest start but this is his first run beyond 1m, as well as first on turf, and he probably needs a career best; a bit to prove.

25/1

13th

15

(10)

4th May 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

McLean House

8st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Has raced exclusively on AW (mostly Polytrack) and strike-rate is 5-10; respectable fifth of 14 when 20-1 for valuable race at Newcastle on latest start but this is his first run beyond 1m, as well as first on turf, and he probably needs a career best; a bit to prove.

25/1

5th

14

(13)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

McLean House

8st 4lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Andrew Balding

pressed leaders, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2322-4 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Ordinary strike-rate (2-35) and was well held at Kempton (7f) last week, but he's generally reliable and has had several close calls since November; usually races prominently and has claims if he can get back near best; another change of headgear.
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4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

Form: 52-215 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Recorded his fifth win when making all at Chelmsford (7f) last month but he was only fifth of seven at Kempton last time and was behind Hieronymus in that race; needs to step up again after that and this looks tougher back up in grade.
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8th

12

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Love De Vega

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, pressed leader early, in touch with leaders after 1f

14/1

6th

5

(6)

25th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Goodwood

Love De Vega

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

raced in second, lost position over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

10/1

8th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Love De Vega

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Johnston

Three wins in a busy campaign this year, the latest at Pontefract (1m, good) last month; another solid effort when second of 13 in a Racing League handicap at Windsor (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago and although up another 3lb, still makes the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 025-13 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just three wins from 36 starts but his last success was at Kempton (7f) last month and he backed that up with a front-running third over same C&D 12 days ago; remains feasibly treated on his best form and he should go well again.
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6

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Hieronymus

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: George Baker

Won at Kempton (7f, AW) in February and has a lower turf mark; however, well beaten on his last two starts, most recently at Ascot, and this 9yo is now 0-23 on grass; others are preferred.

16/1

3

(12)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Hieronymus

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Baker

Five-time winner on Kempton AW, most recently in February (below par there since); has form over C&D but the 9yo is 0-22 on turf and not the percentage call.

25/1

5th
1 (1)
Bosh

5/2

Form: 763-21

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
5yo who was placed in his first two runs this winter before ending a long losing run in a 12-runner race at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) 18 days ago; ran right up to his best with that strong-finishing success and he's only 2lb higher; respected back up in trip
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7th

6

(6)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Dods

Absent since finishing fifth over C&D two months ago; 0-10 for current stable but remains well handicapped on historical data; admittedly doesn't seem the force of old.

12/1

3rd

2

(6)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

13:55 Catterick

Bosh

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Four-time winner who has come down 15lb in the handicap since the start of the season but isn't obviously shaping as if he's about to exploit it.

12/1

16/1

Form: 4219-0

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made it second-time lucky in handicaps when scoring at Newcastle (6f) in November, but he's been a long way below form in two runs there since and the latest was on Sunday; still lightly raced but he needs a major revival.
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3rd

2

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Without a win since summer 2024 and nothing like the force of old but placed in this grade on last three appearances; drops back in trip after looking stretched by 1m4f last time; ought to be right in the thick of things.

9/2

3rd

1

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:00 Lingfield (AW)

Charencey

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Unraced beyond an extended 1m on the AW, but neck defeats at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) and at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) in her last two starts suggest this trip should be within range on a sharp track; high on list.

2/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 1118-3 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner who won three in a row (6f/7f) last summer and was a close third at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last month on his return after 107 days off; on an unchanged mark and he should be in the mix again back up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aljari

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Into the veteran stage of his career; not the force of old but he's falling in the weights and he wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 at Southwell five weeks ago; impossible to discount.

16/1

5th

3

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Aljari

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Tom Clover

Into the veteran stage of his career; not the force of old but he's falling in the weights and he wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 at Southwell five weeks ago; impossible to discount.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

19th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Aljari

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Ran well at Kempton on his return to action in January but he hasn't built on it since; this is a drop in grade but others look safer.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £17.90
Straight Forecast £15.69
Trifecta £98.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bosh

TOPSPEED:

Aljari

RP RATINGS:

Bosh

POSTDATA:

Bosh

Telegraph:

Bosh

Daily Mail:

Bosh

D Express:

Bosh

Daily Mirror:

Bosh

The Star:

Bosh

Daily Record:

Bosh

NEWMARKET:

Aljari

The Times:

Aljari

The Guardian:

Aljari

The Sun:

Aljari