February 29 / 20.30 Chelmsford (AW)

20.30

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bet365 Each Way Extra Handicap

  • Prize money: £4004
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 557V7- D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All AW wins gained at Lingfield and hasn't scored since 2021; below best when last seen in autumn but down in the weights/grade and now has the services of Rossa Ryan; can't rule out.
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7th

8

(3)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

All six wins have been on Polytrack and five have been at Lingfield; lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs in classified events this year, including when third here (1m2f) on his penultimate run; has plenty of form over C&D and he could be dangerous off reduced mark.

12/1

5th

8

8th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Damien Wingrove

Lost his way in 2025 but he's shown some encouraging signs at Lingfield this year, including when third in a classified event (1m2f) last weekend; can miss the break but he's a Polytrack specialist who has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Marions Boy

9st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Damien Wingrove

Thrown in on best form but has been missing the break of late and couldn't land a blow when fourth over C&D last week; chances hinge on getting away on terms.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 98254-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a race but has run well on each of three AW starts (the last two over this C&D); likely to give another good account on first outing since October.
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7th

4

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Twilight Guest

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

Landed hat-trick this time last year, including two round Brighton, so this track won't be a concern; a string of poor efforts since, though, including when beaten a long way behind Pride Of Nepal at Windsor last week.

16/1

13th

10

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Twilight Guest

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

Fired off a hat-trick at this trip in cheekepices last May/June but he's been well held on last five starts, including when making his comeback at Yarmouth last month; visor (unplaced previously) is tried for a third time.

25/1

5th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 21y

Class 6

14:05 Yarmouth

Twilight Guest

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: George Margarson

1m2f turf hat-trick last May/June (Brighton and Pontefract); went off the boil and last of five on reappearance in January but he's well handicapped if springing back to life; 0-15 record at Yarmouth includes some places.

7/1

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20/1

  • Place: £14.80

Form: /3604-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten over 8.6f after a break on handicap debut last summer but better on first turf run (race threw up winners) back over this trip when last seen in August; can do better.
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10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

10th

8

(6)

3rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

One of better efforts came over this C&D just over a year ago but soundly beaten on last five starts; back in trip with tongue-tie on but easy enough to take on.

20/1

7th

5

(6)

15th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Oyamal

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Just missed out in a C&D handicap one year ago when rated 7lb higher; the reason for his drop in the weights is that he's been tailed off in all four starts since.

33/1

14/1

Form: 205-47 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Patchy form since last win just over a year ago but didn't look suited by drop to a mile last time so return to this trip may help; needs to better latest efforts if he's to win this, though.
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9th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Has won his last two races, the latest over this C&D in August by 3l; interesting off this 4lb higher mark.

4/1

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance.

6/1

4

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Windsor

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW scorer but is on a long losing sequence; modest fourth in classified contest at Windsor (11.5f) when last seen seven weeks ago, taking turf record to 0-12.

11/2

7/1

Form: 62-318 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Multiple turf/AW winner who broke losing run last month (over this C&D); below that level here last time but claims in an open event if back to best.
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9

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Curtiz

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Hughie Morrison

Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman.

9/2

6th

9

(6)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Chepstow

Curtiz

9st 5lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Hughie Morrison

Losing run on turf goes back to 2021 and his best form is at up to 1m2f; well held when favourite over that trip at Windsor recently and has much to prove back over 1m4f; yard also runs Beggarman.

9/2

3rd

2

(10)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Windsor

Curtiz

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Has failed to score on turf since 2021 but is interesting with Oisin Murphy back on board; form under this rider features an Epsom success and close second over C&D (last May).

11/4

Form: 00-772 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of chances since last win in June 2022, though did run well, despite a slow start, over C&D a week ago; 2lb well-in and interesting to see if that can be backed up.
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8th

11

(6)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:30 Nottingham

Hotspur Harry

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Robert Eddery

Just 2-44 and mostly well beaten during the last 12 months, with the exception of a second at Chelmsford in February (1m2f); opposable.

20/1

13th

12

(6)

1st Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Lingfield (AW)

Hotspur Harry

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

0-20 since his last win in 2022 and he's finished down the field in four of his five runs this year, including a heavy defeat at Brighton last month; others preferred.

20/1

6th

3

(8)

9th May 2024

Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:53 Brighton

Hotspur Harry

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

held up in rear, brief headway over 2f out, hung left and no impression over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/1

Form: 38455- D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Has won twice on turf and twice on AW at Lingfield, including over this trip; not totally disgraced over 1m4f in December but more needed back in trip.
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11th

3

(3)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Platinum Prince

11st 1lb

J: Mr Hezekiah March

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Seven-time winner from 1m-1m2f; not on a bad mark on the pick of last season's efforts, but he has been absent for 193 days and and an inexperienced amateur takes the ride (first Flat ride under rules).

12/1

5th

1

(4)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

13:55 Bath

Platinum Prince

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Goodwood regular this term, winning twice over 1m1f; runner-up over 1m2f on heavy most recently; running well and must have a solid chance; has form here.

5/2

6/1

Form: 14-583 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not always consistent but won over C&D in December and bit better than bare facts at Wolverhampton last time suggest (didn't get cleanest of passages, runner-up since won); claims.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

14/1

Form: 29758- D

Last run: 115 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won on soft on turf debut last summer but below that level on last four starts, including on AW the last two; had a wind op since last run but still looks a bit high in the handicap.
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5th

8

(8)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

C&D winner; in good order this winter, including when midfield over C&D last week (met trouble on a few occasions); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and he should be in the thick of it once again.

7/2

5th

2

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent; close second, finishing strongly from difficult position, in amateur riders' event at Kempton (6f) last week; respected off same mark back up in distance.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Portoro

11st 1lb

J: Miss Leah Banham

T: Martin Dunne

Generally consistent, including over 6f (raced mainly at further); has made the frame at Southwell in three starts since returned to AW; won his last Kempton attempt (in late 2024); solid.

7/2

Form: 319-06

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
11.5f soft-ground winner in the French provinces but hasn't shown much since transferring to this yard; however, drops in trip with the tongue-tie added and one to keep a close eye on in the market.
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10

14th Feb 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

14:38 Fakenham

Bubblecraft

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Wigham

Flat winner in France in summer 2023 but yet to show any worthwhile form on the Flat or over hurdles in Britain and is 23lb out of the weights for this handicap hurdle debut; sports first-time blinkers.

33/1

13

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

16:25 Uttoxeter

Bubblecraft

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Michael Wigham

Won on the Flat in France last summer but has struggled over hurdles and on the Flat since switching to current stable in the autumn.

100/1

10th

2

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Leicester

Bubblecraft

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Won on soft ground in France last summer (11.5f) but has struggled on the AW and over hurdles since joining current stable in the autumn; urgently needs to prove some ability remains.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.10
Straight Forecast £20.40
Tricast £1115.57
Trifecta £986.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Hotspur Harry

SPOTLIGHT:

Marion's Boy

The Guardian:

Twilight Guest

POSTDATA:

Mr Trick

The Times:

Portoro

The Sun:

Twilight Guest

Telegraph:

Hotspur Harry

Daily Mail:

Hotspur Harry

Daily Mirror:

Hotspur Harry

Daily Record:

Hotspur Harry

D Express:

Mr Trick

RP RATINGS:

Marion's Boy

LAMBOURN:

Marion's Boy

The Star:

Marion's Boy