May 16 / 20.22 Lingfield

20.22

Good To Firm

Get Raceday Ready Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 221629 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who comes here in good nick, drawn wide when ninth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 23 days ago; he can bounce back.
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12

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

His C&D win in February was achieved off a 10lb higher mark; out of sorts more recently though and others look safer.

14/1

5th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 1lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

All nine wins over 6f including three here; 8lb below his last winning mark, but attempts this far for only the second time on his 64th start and didn't prove his stamina in the first.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:00 Windsor

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Mark Usher

He was winning for the ninth time in his career when scoring at Kempton in February (made most); quiet on turf this summer and opposable despite a reduced mark.

25/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 13-911 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Arrives on a hat-trick after recent 6f handicap wins here (AW) and at Wolverhampton; goes up another 4lb but he still merits serious consideration back on turf.
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7th

5

(4)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:17 Windsor

Diamond Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

More prolific on AW than turf; arrives on the back of a solid third at Lingfield two weeks ago (6f, AW); each-way shout.

6/1

3rd

4

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Diamond Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

Didn't fire at Chelmsford last time but was a close second off a reduced mark here (5f) two starts ago and this return to 6f won't be a problem; can make his presence felt.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 645-32 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
A three-time 5f/6f winner in Jersey last year who has made a promising start for his current yard on the back of wind surgery, collared only late on when runner-up in 6f Kempton handicap at 31 days ago; big shout off an unchanged mark.
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9th

8

(2)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Profit And Loss

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: George Baker

towards rear throughout

4/1

9th

8

(2)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Profit And Loss

9st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: George Baker

towards rear throughout

4/1

1st

3

(3)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Profit And Loss

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: George Baker

Six-time winner on Jersey but only success on the mainland came almost two years ago; may have needed his Chelmsford return (6f, Polytrack) 11 days ago, but needs to step forward from it.

5/1

Form: 594586

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
A multiple AW scorer but she went 0-10 on turf when a below-form sixth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap 15 days ago; others are more persuasive.
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No Results Found

Form: 358683 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who got back on track when third of six in 5f AW handicap here a fortnight ago; shortlisted.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

mounted in chute, walked to post

5/4

1st

5

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

walked to post, made all, ridden final furlong, kept on well

3/1

3rd

10

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield

Pablo Del Pueblo

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

Lost his last 19 starts and maintains a far lesser strike-rate on turf, but two previous runs over this C&D have netted a win off 11lb higher and (latest) a near-3l fifth which can be marked up as the rider dropped his hands late on; turn might be nearing.

6/1

Form: 936226 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All his five successes have come on the AW and he was only sixth in 6f Wolverhampton handicap 17 days ago; others appeal more.
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8th

4

(9)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Nordic Glory

9st 6lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Multiple AW wins; much less prolific on turf but he was running over 5f on grass for the first time since a 2024 win when getting up near the line at Bath (firm) recently under James Glennon; has an awkward draw but this track may also suit; has to be considered.

7/2

1st

2

(4)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

17:09 Bath

Nordic Glory

9st 7lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

A three-time 6f AW winner in 2025 and in good nick over the winter; just as effective on turf and this quirky sort is not out of things back from a break today.

5/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nordic Glory

9st 9lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Last three wins have been over C&D and has mostly run well since the latest of those in September; beaten just over a length into fourth of ten behind Sisters In The Sky here a fortnight ago, but is capable of reversing the form if producing his best.

5/2

Form: -84825 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Winless on turf since July, 2022, and he came in just a fair fifth of eight in 5f Yarmouth handicap last time; more is needed.
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7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

6

(5)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Lingfield

Mellys Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Winless on turf since July, 2022, and he came in just a fair fifth of eight in 5f Yarmouth handicap last time; more is needed.

10/1

8th
10 (1)
Moorgate

25/1

Form: 9-4290 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Gained his breakthrough victory over 6f on AW here in November but he beat only one back on turf in 7f Brighton handicap 26 days ago; he needs to bounce back.
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10

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moorgate

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Well treated on his best form last winter but he's been out of sorts this time around and slow starts have been an issue; plenty to prove and he needs a major revival.

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

7th

11

(8)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Moorgate

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Pat Murphy

slowly away, in rear, headway inside final furlong, no impression

50/1

Form: 80-406 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f winner in 2023 but she comes here on the back of a below-par sixth in 6f Yarmouth handicap 12 days ago; she needs to get back on track.
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8th

9

(6)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

13:52 Yarmouth

Zina Colada

9st 5lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

6f course winner who put up her best recent effort back here over C&D (good) on her penultimate start; inconsistent; never involved in better company at Newmarket (7f, good) latest; should appreciate a return to this level but is hard to predict; cheekpieces go on.

13/2

7

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Newmarket

Zina Colada

8st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

Ran quite well under Lillie Dingle at Yarmouth (7f, good; scene of sole success) but she's not the easiest to predict and is 5lb higher here (out of the weights).

16/1

7

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Newmarket

Zina Colada

8st 9lb

J: Lillie Dingle

T: George Margarson

Ran quite well under Lillie Dingle at Yarmouth (7f, good; scene of sole success) but she's not the easiest to predict and is 5lb higher here (out of the weights).

16/1

33/1

Form: 0/047-

Last run: 385 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Only poor form shown in her four AW outings to date, including when seventh of ten on her handicap debut at Chelmsford when last seen out 385 days ago; she needs to take a big step forward on her turf debut.
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10th

11

(4)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Lingfield

Carranita

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: J R Jenkins

in rear

33/1

10th

11

(4)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Lingfield

Carranita

8st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: J R Jenkins

in rear

33/1

3

(8)

1st Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Carranita

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Modest form in four runs, most recently when beaten a long way on handicap debut over C&D last spring; one to watch in first-time headgear.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £41.80
Straight Forecast £41.05
Tricast £104.53
Trifecta £133.60

Selections

The Times:

Diamond Dreamer

POSTDATA:

Arlecchino's Gift

SPOTLIGHT:

Profit And Loss

Telegraph:

Mellys Flyer

The Guardian:

Diamond Dreamer

Daily Mail:

Diamond Dreamer

Daily Record:

Diamond Dreamer

RP RATINGS:

Profit And Loss

The Sun:

Profit And Loss

D Express:

Arlecchino's Gift

Daily Mirror:

Arlecchino's Gift

The Star:

Arlecchino's Gift