August 05 / 16.15 Lingfield

16.15

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 813354 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Her first four wins were on AW but she made all for a clearcut success over C&D (good to firm) in June; has held her form fairly well since then and she's in the mix on this return to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coast

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Scott Dixon

C&D winner but has struggled since making all on turf at Lingfield (6f, good) in August; may enjoy the run of the race with Luke Morris back in the saddle, but that still may not be enough.

20/1

10th

6

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Coast

9st 1lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Gained a front-running win on turf here (6f, good) in August but she's not come close to that form since and was 5l behind Sisters In The Sky at Wolverhampton (sixth of seven) ten days ago; down the list.

14/1

10th

6

(2)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

Coast

9st 1lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Gained a front-running win on turf here (6f, good) in August but she's not come close to that form since and was 5l behind Sisters In The Sky at Wolverhampton (sixth of seven) ten days ago; down the list.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 37-361 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got back on the scoresheeet with a cosy win in 6f AW handicap here last month; 9lb higher on this return to turf but he won off a similar mark at Nottingham last summer and is versatile ground-wise in this sphere; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Big Bard

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Multiple turf/AW scorer who got back to winning ways at Kempton last week; 1lb well in under penalty and should go well if he's as effective on Tapeta.

4/1

1

(8)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Big Bard

9st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Multiple turf/AW scorer who got back to winning ways at Kempton last week; 1lb well in under penalty and should go well if he's as effective on Tapeta.

4/1

1st

4

(1)

15th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

11st 1lb

J: Mr Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

midfield, good headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on well

4/1

3rd
5 (13)
Kento

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 323648

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Showed clear promise during the winter but he's been well held in last three starts including on handicap debut at Nottingham (6f, good) in June; dropped another 3lb but he's now 0-7 and needs a major upturn in form; first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kento

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Below form in two starts this year for new yard and remains a maiden; however, well treated on best efforts and the return of headgear may prompt a resurgence.

5/1

7th

9

(6)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kento

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

In the frame in eight of his 11 starts for Tom Clover, but he made a low-key stable debut after 113 days off at Lingfield (5f, Polytrack) last month; needs to step up from that.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: -74213 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner who scored at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and was a close third of 15 on her return visit three weeks later; on same mark here and she's a solid contender from good draw.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

4th

6

(3)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Lahina Bay

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

took keen hold, towards rear

12/1

6th

11

(10)

18th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

10:45 Lingfield (AW)

Lahina Bay

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

She has done her winning over sprint trips but she's run solid races in both C&D starts, latterly when third here two weeks ago (behind Charlie Mason); another to consider in an open handicap.

16/1

8/1

Form: 9-7794

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Struggled in her first four runs but she showed some promise when fourth of 12 in a Kempton handicap (6f, AW; 80-1) last month; settled better on that drop to 6f and has each-way claims if she can build on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Phoenix Moon

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Denis Coakley

in touch with leaders

11/2

1st

12

(4)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Phoenix Moon

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Denis Coakley

in touch with leaders

11/2

3rd

12

(9)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phoenix Moon

8st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Denis Coakley

towards rear, headway over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, went third final strides, ran on

8/1

Form: 668584

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Respectable fourth over C&D (good to firm) 12 days ago but that took his record to 0-17 and stall one could make things tough this time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Creditable third under a prominent ride at Windsor (6f, heavy) last month but he failed to back that up at Bath last time and is now 0-23; others are more convincing.

12/1

6th

9

(1)

21st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Spring

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Creditable third under a prominent ride at Windsor (6f, heavy) last month but he failed to back that up at Bath last time and is now 0-23; others are more convincing.

12/1

8th

7

(5)

31st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

14:28 Bath

Roman Spring

9st 5lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

awkward start, in touch with leaders, edged right and bumped rival after 1f, outpaced halfway, hung right and weakened over 1f out

6/1

16/1

Form: 914320 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt when landing a C&D handicap (good to firm) in May; some creditable efforts since but she failed to beat a rival at Yarmouth last time and has a tough draw on her return to this track; passed over.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(3)

13th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Moreginplease

9st 11lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: John Ryan

1-32 and although not beaten that far the last twice, will still need to find improvement in order to double her tally.

33/1

5th

6

(7)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moreginplease

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: John Ryan

Not beaten far when fifth of ten here (7f) 13 days ago (should have finished fourth), but a record of 1-31 makes her less enticing than a few.

16/1

8

(12)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Moreginplease

9st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Ryan

Sole success in 30 starts came over 6f on turf at Lingfield last May; well held at Southwell only four days ago on her return from 113 days off.

14/1

Form: 492569

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden who has not really progressed and has been well held in three 6f handicaps (turf/AW); down the list.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(1)

18th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Match Anthem

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

prominent

7/2

3rd

9

(1)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Match Anthem

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

In good form since November (114223) including a win over C&D; off the same mark as last time and not out of it, especially if responding favourably to first-time blinkers replacing a visor.

6/1

3rd

6

(9)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Match Anthem

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Successful in last two handicap attempts; has remained in form at classified level since; ties in with Evoluir on latest effort; solid.

5/1

Form: 291417 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has a patchy record and was out the back at Salisbury last time but he's won three times since March including over C&D (good to firm); probably still has some room to manoeuvre off this mark and it wouldn't be a surprise if he stepped up again with a big run.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(9)

3rd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Four wins over C&D and he defied the outside stall when making just about all at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) 12 days ago; has another wide draw to contend with but still likely to make his presence felt.

5/1

2

(8)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Mark Usher

Four of his eight wins came in 2024 over 6f at Wolverhampton (Tapeta) and Lingfield (turf); form tailed off after September though and it's the best part of three years since he last ran here.

9/2

5th

4

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arlecchinos Gift

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Usher

raced wide, in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield over 3f out, no extra over 1f out

12/1

12/1

Form: 090255

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Went very close in a classified event at Brighton (7f, good to firm) in June but he's been held in fifth in both subsequent runs and latest was over C&D; bit to prove again in new headgear and he's now 0-21.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

slowly away

13/2

3rd

7

(5)

17th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, in rear, still plenty to do over 3f out, headway over 1f out, went third inside final 110yds, ran on well

5/1

4th

5

(5)

9th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:50 Brighton

Muy Muy Guapo

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Went very close in classified event over C&D (good to firm) in June; has failed to repeat that form since and latest defeat took record to 0-23; chance depends on how well he responds to new headgear.

12/1

Form: 3-7174 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ended his drought with a strong-finishing win on AW here (6f; 12-1) in April but he's flopped in two runs at Yarmouth since; has quite a lot to prove again and others are more convincing; his turf wins have come on good/good to soft.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(2)

5th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

2-2 over C&D, making the most of a favourable mark when winning in good style last month; now 6lb higher but still much respected under conditions that suit him so well.

6/4

1st

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

in touch with leaders, headway and went second over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, readily

7/2

1st

7

(6)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 6lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

in touch with leaders, headway and went second over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, readily

7/2

25/1

Form: -34077 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best AW form for Archie Watson but he's been well held in three runs for current yard and latest was over C&D (seventh of eight) last Saturday; mark continues to fall but he's now 1-8 and others are preferred; tongue-tie worn last time is removed.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(3)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Ran a bit better last time but was still only ninth of 11 and looks vulnerable once more, especially over this far.

25/1

9th

8

(7)

10th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Morning Suit

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

prominent, dropped to midfield after 2f

20/1

Form: 48781P D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Left his previous form behind with a shock win at 125-1 in Leicester handicap (6f, soft) in April; pulled up there next time but his jockey felt that he took a false step 2f out and this 4yo gelding still has potential in sprint handicaps; not ruled out back from a break.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(5)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

8st 9lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: J R Jenkins

Two 6f wins on soft in 2024 but he's 0-9 on AW and his Polytrack form is very ordinary; beaten a long way at Southwell in January when back from short break and is best watched.

20/1

11th

9

(12)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

towards rear

14/1

11th

9

(12)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:22 Southwell (AW)

Tilsworth Turf

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

towards rear

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £20.73
Tricast £138.47
Trifecta £155.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lahina Bay

The Times:

Big Bard

RP RATINGS:

Coast

D Express:

Morning Suit

The Guardian:

Watermelon Sugar

POSTDATA:

Lahina Bay

Telegraph:

Lahina Bay

Daily Mail:

Lahina Bay

The Sun:

Lahina Bay

Daily Mirror:

Coast

The Star:

Big Bard

Daily Record:

Big Bard