August 05 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 464242

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
His last win was 15 months ago but he's gone close in two of his last three starts, latest when runner-up behind Daisy Roots at Salisbury; only 1lb higher here and he should be in the thick of things again.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 222551 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who has been generally reliable this year and she battled well when beating We'renotreallyhere at Salisbury (1m, good to firm) last time; only 2lb higher than for that success and she's strongly respected back on Polytrack.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Daisy Roots

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D (good) last summer and has run well on the AW here in her last three outings; still 3lb above her highest winning mark, but ought to put up another bold show.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over 1m here in September and returned from six months off with a good fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix.

8/1

4th

2

(2)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Resumed winning ways over 1m here in September and she signed off for 2025 with a good C&D second the following month; has gone well fresh too so she needs considering on her seasonal return.

6/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 562362 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won on turf (1m, soft) and Polytrack (7f) last year and he's been placed five times in 2024, including when runner-up behind a subsequent winner over C&D last time; on same mark here and he's a big player on this drop back in grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(1)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 11lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower over 1m4f here in February but hasn't shown enough in two runs back from a break to suggest his turn is near.

12/1

5th

5

(2)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Harry The Haggler

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

Registered his most recent win off just 1lb lower at Southwell (1m4f) in February; well below par on return from layoff last time but may fare better with that outing under his belt.

10/1

9/2

Form: 887423 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 60-651 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
All four wins have been gained on Polytrack and latest was under a prominent ride in a classified event here (1m2f) last month; this return to 1m should be fine but he's been hit with a 4lb rise for that success and this looks tougher back in a handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Villalobos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Front-runner who returns to turf 4lb higher than when last seen on it after a Polytrack win in the winter; 0-11 round here down the years and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Lingfield a month ago.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Villalobos

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D (fourth victory here) in December and collared only late on having set a good pace when fourth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap 45 days ago; he merits serious consideration eased 1lb in a headgear change.

3/1

4th

7

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Villalobos

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Most effective when able to dominate as he again showed when making all at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; given no peace up front there last time and now 7lb higher than for the win, but dangerous if allowed his own way and does have winning form over C&D.

9/2

12/1

Form: 569218 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run when scoring at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in June but he was beaten a long way in his follow-up bid at Brighton (1m2f); now drops back at this trip but he's not easy to predict and has always been more potent on turf (0-9 on AW); down the list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

8th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:10 Brighton

Bhubezi

9st 9lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Chamings

All wins at up to 1m, the most recent in June; couple of poor efforts since, including over C&D; still has something to prove at 1m2f.

25/1

6th

4

(8)

5th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Bhubezi

9st 7lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Chamings

Ended a long losing run when scoring at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) in June but he was beaten a long way in his follow-up bid at Brighton (1m2f); now drops back at this trip but he's not easy to predict and has always been more potent on turf (0-9 on AW); down the list.

12/1

8th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:55 Brighton

Bhubezi

9st 5lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Patrick Chamings

Has hit form lately, going down by a neck here (1m, good) in May and going one better at Chepstow (1m, good to firm) last month; well held in one previous attempt over this far, but recent efforts suggest he is worth another go; respected from 4lb higher.

9/2

Form: -60000

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
0-18 since her debut win three years ago and she's finished tailed off over this trip in her last three runs; opposable.
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11th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Beautiful Surprise

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Roger Ingram

midfield

33/1

10th

9

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:20 Brighton

Beautiful Surprise

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Roger Ingram

Kept on for respectable third in first-time blinkers here (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and is worth a crack at today's longer trip but remains without a win since her 2yo debut.

20/1

3rd

5

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Beautiful Surprise

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Roger Ingram

0-19 since her debut win three years ago and she's finished tailed off over this trip in her last four runs; mark has bottomed out now and she has lots to prove in new headgear.

25/1

8th
1 (6)
Eklil

14/1

Form: 766676 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Triple turf winner but he's not finished closer than fifth in his seven runs this year and was beaten 11l after wind surgery at Epsom (1m2f) last month; mark continues to fall but he has plenty to prove back in trip and is 0-9 on AW; new headgear.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th

40/1

7

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 3y

Class 5

13:05 Fakenham

Eklil

10st 10lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Andy Irvine

held up in rear, not fluent 5th, outpaced and lost touch 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

40/1

8th

7

16th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

12:40 Plumpton

Eklil

11st 3lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Andy Irvine

took keen hold, didn't jump with fluency, always behind

100/1

Non-runners

Chico Dulce

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Payout
Exacta £22.60
Straight Forecast £19.87
Tricast £38.42
Trifecta £62.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Harry The Haggler

POSTDATA:

Daisy Roots

The Times:

Hul Ah Bah Loo

Telegraph:

Daisy Roots

Daily Mirror:

Daisy Roots

RP RATINGS:

Harry The Haggler

The Guardian:

Harry The Haggler

Daily Mail:

Harry The Haggler

D Express:

Harry The Haggler

The Star:

Harry The Haggler

Daily Record:

Harry The Haggler