March 22 / 13.12 Lingfield (AW)

13.12

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  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

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11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1-2211 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Landed a major plunge over C&D in December and he's held his form well since, beaten narrowly on his next two starts before adding further wins at Kempton and Southwell the last twice; penalty for latest win shouldn't prevent another big run.
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10th

7

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.

9/1

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

Form: 69316- D

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won six races for John Gallagher, the latest of them a 7f handicap at Brighton last September off a 4lb lower mark; sold for 10,000gns the following month; drawn widest on his first run for his new stable.
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4

(4)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:13 Salisbury

Intercessor

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

On a good mark but has finished last in his two runs for current yard.

33/1

8th

6

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Goodwood

Intercessor

10st 8lb

J: Miss Megan Wingrove

T: Damien Wingrove

Well suited by switchback tracks and is on his last winning mark but he offered very little for his new yard at a big price on his recent comeback; headgear goes back on (first-time cheekpieces).

50/1

3

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:30 Nottingham

Intercessor

9st 9lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Damien Wingrove

The latest of his seven wins on turf was in April 2024 off today's mark; out of form on last three starts last year, including with slow starts, and has since left the Newland/Insole stable; no tongue-tie or other headgear today, for the first time since 2021.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 00-420 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden but he went desperately close at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start (7f; Class 6); disappointed when favourite at Southwell ten days ago but should be more involved today.
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2nd

12

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who doesn't have the best strike-rate (3-48), but he is consistent and again ran well when fourth of 11 from the outside stall over C&D 15 days ago; may not face too much competition for the lead and could go well again.

10/1

4th

13

(12)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Candy Warhol

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

All three wins have been at this track, one over C&D; hasn't been firing on all cylinders this year though and needs the return to this track to bring about a revival.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Candy Warhol

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner; 0-12 on turf but has placed form and he's a three-time AW winner; last run was disappointing (stays 6f) but had been running well prior to that; a greater concern would be the forecast slow ground.

10/1

25/1

Form: 63-047 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Veteran who added four more wins to his tally in 2023, including at this track; best effort this year came when a close fourth over C&D last month; edging down the weights but others look stronger for win purposes.
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5th

1

(5)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

10st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Recorded the 18th win of his long career when leading late over C&D in February (for Myla Coppins); ran well behind a thriving rival at Lingfield next time but he failed to fire over C&D a fortnight ago (finished behind Coloane); he has bounced back from quiet runs before so can't be ruled out.

6/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Tony Carroll

18th success of his long career when getting the better of Antiquity (winner since and runs in the 6.00) over C&D last month; bumped into an in-form opponent at Lingfield two weeks ago (7f; blinkered first time); another 2lb rise is not ideal but he is likely to give his running.

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Poetic Force

9st 9lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well into the veteran stage but he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ran on well to beat a subsequent winner (Age Of Time third) at Wolverhampton (8.6f) three weeks ago, his 18th success; a 2lb rise not excessive but late in the day to be giving blinkers a go (has run well in new headgear before).

10/1

10/1

Form: 1987-7 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m handicap at Kempton last September off 3lb lower, keeping on well and recording a useful Topspeed figure for the grade; not so good since but had little chance the way things panned out last time; strong pace would suit him.
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1st

2

(13)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Made it 3-3 over C&D when winning off a 3lb lower mark five weeks ago (ridden from off the pace by Jack Callan that night and may be again from stall 13); stable flying this month, with seven winners from its last 15 runners at the start of the day, and he holds good claims.

6/1

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Currently 2-2 over C&D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Seemingly boosted by cheekpieces when winning twice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April and endured a wide trip before keeping on steadily for sixth at Kempton (1m, AW; no headgear, as today) last month; versatile ground-wise on turf; can't be ignored.

9/1

5/2

Form: 0480-2 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won just one of his 24 starts but he stuck to his task well when beaten a head by Cephalus at Kempton last month on his return from nine months off; the front two pulled clear there and he's 6lb better off for that narrow defeat so from a handicapping perspective he has to be feared; not sure the placings will be reversed here though.
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4th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

15:45 Nottingham

Taravara

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Sole win over 1m on AW in late 2022; 0-11 on turf but he hasn't often had the fast ground that suits and he looks well worth another go back at this trip after weakening over 1m2f here this month; can be involved.

4/1

4th

1

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:57 Nottingham

Taravara

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Simon Pearce

Lacks consistency, has won only once (26 races) and is better known nowadays on the AW; beaten a head three starts back at Kempton (Polytrack) and is back to the same career-low mark, but others have more pressing claims.

9/1

12/1

Form: 90-625 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two-time course winner over 7f; runner-up over 1m at Kempton on his second start for this yard but he finished behind Eddie Temple when fifth at Chelmsford last time; others look stronger for win purposes.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

10/1

Form: 454354 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a Class 6 handicap over C&D in November off a 3lb higher mark; not so good since and not sure to get the strong pace that suits here.
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5th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All three wins gained here, doing well to overcome pace bias on Saturday (7f); the other two wins came over this trip and he's not handicapped out of it under a 5lb penalty.

11/4

1st

4

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

towards rear

6/1

4th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Hul Ah Bah Loo

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have come over C&D and he's reached the frame here in his last three runs; wasn't far behind Harry The Haggler when third last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

9/2

12/1

Form: 31176- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
The winner of three 1m2f amateur riders' handicaps last summer; still 3lb higher than for the latest and this might prove an insufficient test on his return.
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6th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Lennys Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Nine wins over the years, including two early last summer, but he's been going the wrong way this term; admittedly badly hampered on latest outing; 6lb below his last winning mark.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner but an 8yo now and hasn't been remotely threatening in last four races.

20/1

11th

2

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner; narrowly beaten on yard debut at Lingfield in March (1m2f AW) but this 8yo's form has cooled.

10/1

11/2

Form: 5663-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sent off at big prices in two runs for this yard but he's been placed on both occasions, more recently third of nine at Chelmsford 13 days ago (1m); made a big move out wide on the home turn there and ultimately paid the price in the closing stages; dropped 1lb for his troubles and should have a big run in him.
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13th

6

(8)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Eddie Temple

9st 9lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

0-5 for Owen Burrows and 0-3 for this yard but close third third at Chelmsford (1m, AW; held up) on penultimate start was his best result; raced freely and made most when disappointing at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days later, but final start last term (Sandown; held up) suggested he stays 1m2f.

14/1

13th

6

(8)

13th Apr 2024

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Eddie Temple

9st 9lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

0-5 for Owen Burrows and 0-3 for this yard but close third third at Chelmsford (1m, AW; held up) on penultimate start was his best result; raced freely and made most when disappointing at Lingfield (1m, AW) 13 days later, but final start last term (Sandown; held up) suggested he stays 1m2f.

14/1

10th

6

(5)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Eddie Temple

9st 7lb

J: Rhiain Ingram

T: Roger Ingram

took keen hold, prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon lost position, weakened from over 1f out

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £23.50
Straight Forecast £23.51
Tricast £558.03
Trifecta £545.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Cephalus

SPOTLIGHT:

Eddie Temple

TOPSPEED:

Candy Warhol

The Times:

Hul Ah Bah Loo

Daily Mail:

Taravara

NEWMARKET:

Lenny's Spirit

RP RATINGS:

Eddie Temple

The Star:

Eddie Temple

POSTDATA:

Candy Warhol

D Express:

Cephalus

Daily Mirror:

Cephalus

The Sun:

Cephalus

Daily Record:

Cephalus

The Guardian:

Hul Ah Bah Loo