July 30 / 17.45 Lingfield (AW)

17.45

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Get Raceday Ready Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 069781 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Made it 18th-time lucky with an emphatic success in a 0-50 classified event over C&D seven days ago; this will be harder back in a handicap under a 5lb penalty, but he would be dangerous if something has truly clicked.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Won three times in the summer of 2024, including twice over C&D; several good runs in defeat last year and he starts out for George Baker (same owner) off a competitive mark; one to consider.

5/1

3

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Imperial Cult

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Record is 3-35; couple of third-place finishes since wearing blinkers, latest at Newbury when stepped back up to 2m (usually races over middle distances); could go well in the retained headgear.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: -26557 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
1-17, the win coming off 6lb higher over 1m2f here last summer; twice runner-up off higher marks over 1m4f on Polytrack during the winter (including here), but not so good in recent outings.
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2nd

3

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

18:50 Fontwell

Fravanco

11st 4lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Dual AW winner on the Flat who was 61l adrift when beating one home on his handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m) last month; just a fair effort on the Flat a fortnight ago; upped markedly in trip for his second go in this sphere.

8/1

8th

10

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Fravanco

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Madgwick

Mainly seen over hurdles lately and is just 2-33 under rules, but one of his wins came over C&D and his last few efforts on the AW off similar marks would give him an each-way chance here.

13/2

5th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Kempton

Fravanco

11st 9lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Michael Madgwick

Goes handicapping for the first time in this sphere but probably doesn't have anything in hand, with opening hurdles mark roughly in keeping with his Flat ability; that doesn't necessarily mean he can't run well.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 32-580 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come over 1m2f here and although second of 11 over C&D last December, that race was slowly run; should appreciate the return to Polytrack, but opposable over this trip especially from the outside stall.
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8th

4

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Star Of Epsom

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear

10/1

10/1

Form: 555424 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
C&D winner from 5lb higher last December and has run with credit to make the frame off this mark on turf the last twice; stepping back up in trip should suit and each-way claims in the returning cheekpieces.
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5th

9

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Lost In Time

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Scored at Yarmouth (11.5f) in October and is knocking on the door again, runner-up over C&D nine days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.

6/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

12:28 Lingfield (AW)

Lost In Time

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

Scored at Yarmouth (11.5f) in October and is knocking on the door again, runner-up over C&D nine days ago; he can go well again off an unchanged mark.

6/1

2nd

6

(3)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:22 Lingfield (AW)

Lost In Time

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dean Ivory

C&D win last December; off the mark for the year when winning a Yarmouth handicap (11.5f, soft) in good style in October; ran well over 1m2f here four weeks ago, carried right by the errant winner, and he's capable of another prominent showing.

7/1

Form: -44651

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Had dropped 1lb below her previous winning mark when beating Dillydingdillydong by a neck at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) a fortnight ago; 4lb better off with her old rival and shortlisted despite her wide draw.
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10

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Churchill Rose

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Arthur Goulding

Handicap debutante managed to win twice on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes but very few positives to take from three qualifying runs in maiden hurdles; well beaten on the Flat latest; others preferred.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:27 Leopardstown

Churchill Rose

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Arthur Goulding

Won twice for Charlie Fellowes; poor recent form in maiden hurdles; this test may suit better but hard to fancy.

33/1

17

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Cork

Churchill Rose

11st 5lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Arthur Goulding

Dual Flat winner in UK has been well beaten in two hurdle runs for this yard and best wait for handicaps.

66/1

Form: 536121 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winless in his first 26 starts but has landed two if his last three, both at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta); beaten a neck by Churchill Rose at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in between and now 4lb worse off with that rival; still shortlisted in current mood.
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4th

8

(7)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dillydingdillydong

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Won twice over C&D in July and finished second off this mark back here in August; he failed to threaten in two runs last month, however, and new blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dillydingdillydong

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

Won twice over C&D in July and finished second off this mark back here in August; he failed to threaten in two runs last month, however, and new blinkers replace his usual cheekpieces.

8/1

10th

7

(6)

19th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

12:10 Lingfield (AW)

Dillydingdillydong

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: James Owen

Two 1m4f wins at Wolverhampton since joining this yard; not at his best at that track two weeks ago (after 80 days off) but better can be expected this time; connections also run Destinado.

7/1

OUR TIP
7th
3 (2)
Thursday

8/1

Form: 054126

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival in her first two starts over 7f on Polytrack in the spring but has improved on turf since then, including winning a 0-50 classified event at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) last month; claims if able to transfer that sort of form back to the AW.
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13th

11

(8)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Thursday

10st 1lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Won twice on fast ground in the summer of 2024, including at this track (extended 1m3f); she hasn't stood much racing since, seen just four times since September 2024, and there are major question marks over how much of that old ability she retains.

25/1

11th

4

(7)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Thursday

10st 13lb

J: Mr Guy Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

A dual 1m2f/11.5f winner in 2024 but she failed to fire in a pair of handicaps here last winter; back from 13 months off with plenty to prove.

40/1

8th

5

(3)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Thursday

9st 12lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Simon Dow

Still 7lb higher than when winning on turf here (1m2f, good to firm) in August and well held in both starts back on the Polytrack here (1m2f/2m); best watched for now.

14/1

Form: 113033 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Four wins here including over 1m4f/1m5f at the start of the year; returns to Polytrack after two creditable efforts on turf and much respected now back off his last winning mark; stable also runs Fravanco.
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11th

5

(4)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Michael Madgwick

Four course wins, latest two over C&D and 1m5f early in 2024 (both with no headgear; cheekpieces refitted today); creditable return from break at Kempton and no blame attached to his third over C&D since; not far away.

8/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Lingfield (AW)

Largo Bay

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Madgwick

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders over 4f out, bit short of room over 2f out, went third over 1f out, no impression

5/1

66/1

Form: 505005

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-15 and nothing in her recent starts to suggest that is about to change; no headgear today.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

8

(5)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:05 Yarmouth

Blondelle

8st 12lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

prominent

40/1

16

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 104y

Class 5

16:35 Yarmouth

Blondelle

8st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Christine Dunnett

19-race maiden who has been out of sorts this year and is wrong at the weights; easily dismissed.

50/1

8th

9

(1)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Blondelle

8st 4lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Christine Dunnett

Achieved her first placing when third of seven at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) on her penultimate start, but still finished 14l behind the winner; now 0-18; look elsewhere.

40/1

12/1

Form: 860547 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come over C&D and is 7lb lower than for the latest early last year; hasn't shown enough lately to suggest he is ready to take advantage, though; cheekpieces return.
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7th

9

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Pablo Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

His last win was in September 2024 but he went close at Chelmsford (1m2f) in February and he ran respectably over C&D last time; usually comes from off the pace and could be dangerous if he gets the breaks.

9/1

6th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Pablo Prince

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

Has gone close a couple of times in recent outings, but has only managed to win one of his last 28 starts; likely to find one or two too good.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pablo Prince

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Triple C&D winner who came from off the pace to go close in a Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) last month; now drops back into a classified event and he's a big player back up in trip.

9/2

Form: 666673 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 12, but having plummeted down the weights she was beaten less than a length into third of ten in a 0-50 classified event here (1m2f) a week ago; AW wins have come over 7f/1m, but she has been successful over this far on turf and remains unexposed at the trip.
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8

(4)

12th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

15:10 Epsom

Daphne May

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders, pulled up quickly 2f out, looked to go wrong

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Daphne May

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Beaten less than a length into third of ten behind Sunset In Paris in a similar contest at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) on her penultimate start, but that the only time she has made the frame in her last 13 outings; others are more reliable.

6/1

11th

10

(1)

30th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Daphne May

9st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Losing run up to 12, but having plummeted down the weights she was beaten less than a length into third of ten in a 0-50 classified event here (1m2f) a week ago; AW wins have come over 7f/1m, but she has been successful over this far on turf and remains unexposed at the trip.

8/1

8/1

Form: 241343

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a 0-50 classified event at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January; finished third behind Churchill Rose and Dillydingdillydong in a handicap back there a fortnight ago; may get his own way in a race lacking pace; worth a second look.
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2nd

7

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Private Bryan

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ed de Giles

led, soon clear, went further clear from over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, soon reduced lead, headed towards finish, kept on

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

16:55 Ffos Las

Private Bryan

9st 3lb

J: George Rooke

T: Ed de Giles

Front-runner with very modest 1-24 strike-rate, the win gained in basement-grade classified race at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in January; placed off today's mark handicap over that C&D last month but his latest run was disappointing and others have more pressing claims here.

8/1

12th

11

(10)

30th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Lingfield (AW)

Private Bryan

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ed de Giles

Off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a 0-50 classified event at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January; finished third behind Churchill Rose and Dillydingdillydong in a handicap back there a fortnight ago; may get his own way in a race lacking pace; worth a second look.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £16.31
Tricast £279.89
Trifecta £333.40

Selections

The Times:

Imperial Cult

The Star:

Churchill Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Largo Bay

Telegraph:

Dillydingdillydong

The Sun:

Thursday

RP RATINGS:

Daphne May

POSTDATA:

Lost In Time

Daily Record:

Churchill Rose

The Guardian:

Imperial Cult

Daily Mail:

Imperial Cult

Daily Mirror:

Largo Bay

D Express:

Dillydingdillydong