May 28 / 16.45 Brighton

16.45

Good

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  • 0m 7f 216y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 21-642 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Doubled his winning tally over C&D (good to firm) last October and finished clear of the rest when beaten a neck here (7f, good) a week ago; return to this trip in his favour and much respected from the same mark; good ground fine, anything softer may pose a question.
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6th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Buy The Dip

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 40-422 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Running well under positive rides since returning last month, including when chasing home a subsequent winner at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time; no problem with the return to 1m and has gone well in both visits here; suited by good or softer ground, unraced on anything faster.
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5th

1

(1)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Winner here this time last year (1m) and also won in early September 2024; well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end, so there are positives under experienced 7lb claimer Donagh Murphy.

8/1

5th

6

(3)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Two wins and several solid efforts in defeat round here, all over 1m (won over 7f on the turf course last summer); back on her last successful mark and is one to consider under Donagh Murphy, who has plenty of experience for 5lb in this company.

5/1

4th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Daisy Roots

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Six-time winner, including twice on Polytrack at Lingfield, and her first two runs of the campaign were encouraging; below that level on turf last time but she is the type to bounce back.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 444423 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-19 on turf, but has run well in defeat in his last four starts over 7f/1m here, beaten less than a length off this mark the last twice; likely to run well again but others preferred for the win.
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4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mudlahhim

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Scott Dixon

9yo who is without a win since July 2023 and he was never involved following a slow start over C&D ten days ago; others have stronger claims.

14/1

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25/1

Form: 430990

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In the frame five times on the AW, but now 0-12 and showed nothing on his belated turf debut at Yarmouth (1m, good) last month; look elsewhere; stable also runs Mudlahhim.
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3rd

4

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Shaw Park

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ran well in a higher level on the AW two weeks ago (125-1) and that was after a lengthy break; might be sharper this time and has competitive form here off this sort of mark.

8/1

4th

10

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shaw Park

8st 11lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Generally struggled early in the year and returns from a break of five months; wins have all come after a recent outing and does most of his racing at a lower level now, so has a bit to overcome.

33/1

8th

8

(1)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Shaw Park

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Scott Dixon

Good third over a mile here last month but he failed to back it up over that same distance 11 days ago; perhaps vulnerable once again.

16/1

12/1

Form: 80-866 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All four wins on the AW, but has shown little in six outings on grass; hard to fancy despite his 7lb lower turf mark.
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10th

14

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more.

25/1

5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 7-9804

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for John Quinn (6f, heavy) in the spring of last year and ran his best race for this yard when fourth of 14 (behind Mudlahhim) here (7f, good) 19 days ago; down another 2lb, but he looked a non-stayer in one previous attempt over this far.
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8

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:05 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

8st 11lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Daniel Steele

Dead-heated over 1m here last year off this mark but a rollercoaster ride for his backers in the meantime; another fair effort when 2l away on the AW three weeks ago but he's never the percentage call.

16/1

5th

6

(6)

8th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:29 Lingfield (AW)

Werenotreallyhere

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Daniel Steele

Only 1lb higher than when dead-heating at Brighton (1m, good) in May but he's been up and down since and was last of nine at Brighton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he's not the percentage call; cheekpieces removed.

12/1

6

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:52 Brighton

Werenotreallyhere

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Daniel Steele

Lost second to Headshot in closing stages of 1m2f classified race won by Celebrating Ethel here (good) last month but that was still a good effort and today's shorter trip probably suits him better; now only 1lb higher than when dead-heating over C&D in May and might be boosted by refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

7th
9 (1)
Adace

7/1

Form: 17-025 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Course winner (7f) who has winning form over this trip elsewhere; no obvious excuse when fifth of 14 (behind two of these) here (7f, good) last time and still looks high enough in the weights; wouldn't want rain.
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7th

11

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in three starts since.

25/1

6th

6

(6)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Three course wins, the most recent in December; however, this 8yo mare has struggled in two starts since, latest in the C&D event won by Pave The Way.

25/1

9th

2

(10)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Adace

9st 9lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

C&D winner who ended a lengthy losing run when scoring off a reduced mark here (7f) last month; up 4lb and was way below that over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack; 25-1) 12 days ago; bounce back required but that's not out of the question.

10/1

8/1

Form: 17-733 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Still 4lb higher than for her sole success at Windsor (1m, heavy) last October, but has run well to finish third from 1lb higher the last twice including over C&D; suited by good and softer ground and holds each-way claims.
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7th

12

(5)

16th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

16:45 Windsor

Mayz

8st 12lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

8

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Mayz

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: John Gallagher

raced wide early, in touch with leaders, headway and pressed leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon headed, rallied inside final 110yds, no match for winner

13/2

8th

5

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Chepstow

Mayz

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: John Gallagher

Recent thirds have come on good and soft ground and previous two efforts on faster surfaces weren't great; respected otherwise as she's only 3lb higher than for last year's Windsor win (1m, heavy).

13/2

Form: 46480- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
2lb lower than when winning at Doncaster (1m, good) a year ago, but unplaced in all five subsequent starts; market may indicate what is expected back from seven months off.
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5

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:36 Worcester

Zafaan

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Charlie Clover

Competitive on the Flat this summer and again on his return to hurdling here 12 days ago when finding one too good (hood returned); due a 1lb rise but this is a step up in grade.

4/1

2nd

1

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Worcester

Zafaan

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Charlie Clover

Pulled up when last seen over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m) in May but has won on the Flat since at Yarmouth; not out of things if back on his A-game.

20/1

5th

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield

Zafaan

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Charlie Clover

Below form in 1m2f Yarmouth handicap last month (no headgear) but returned to the Flat with win in refitted cheekpieces (back on today) over that C&D (good to firm) in June and has strong claims if back at that level.

13/8

Form: 622140 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three wins on the AW at around 1m and 0-8 on turf, though he twice went close over 7f in the middle of last year including in his only visit here; possibilities provided the ground doesn't ease.
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7th

1

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

H Key Lails

10st 0lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Career-best effort when making all up the rail at Lingfield (7f, good) in June; not so good since and his five runs on ground slower than good have seen him finish unplaced.

10/1

4th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:58 Sandown

H Key Lails

9st 8lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Returned from a break with an all-the-way win under James Glennon at Lingfield (7f, good) in June and he's fine at 1m; however, he's finished merely seventh on his last two starts and has to raise his game.

20/1

7th

7

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

H Key Lails

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Michael Attwater

Eight-time winner (7f/1m) at a lower level, including when he comfortably made all at Lingfield (7f, good) at the start of last month; 50-1 when he made no impact in this grade at Sandown three weeks ago, however.

20/1

Form: 20-867 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner whose three runs this year haven't set the world alight, but he is back off the same mark as when successful at Bath (1m, good to soft) last August; respected if the return here revives him.
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6

(5)

22nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Close third in a 7f Lingfield classified last time but that was AW; no win since August 2023 and it's almost as long since he ran well on turf.

10/1

5

(1)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Roundabout Silver

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Not beaten far on his last attempt at this level (1m2f here) in March; not a solid option but no surprise to see him bounce back with blinkers given a go.

10/1

13/2

Form: 781265 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All five wins over 6f-1m on the AW, but seven attempts on turf leave plenty to be desired; lots to prove on his first visit here.
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9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

9

(5)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Ivasecret

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Exposed 7yo who has only won on the AW and faces a tough task on these terms.

33/1

13th

4

(16)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ivasecret

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

in touch with leaders

28/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.90
Straight Forecast £8.51
Tricast £51.19
Trifecta £52.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Buy The Dip

Telegraph:

Daisy Roots

The Guardian:

Ivasecret

NEWMARKET:

Zafaan

Daily Mirror:

Mayz

The Sun:

Daisy Roots

The Star:

Daisy Roots

RP RATINGS:

Buy The Dip

POSTDATA:

Buy The Dip

The Times:

Buy The Dip

Daily Mail:

Buy The Dip

Daily Record:

Buy The Dip

D Express:

Ivasecret