September 05 / 14.00 Lingfield (AW)

14.00

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  • Prize money: £2983.38
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 323620

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
31-race maiden across both codes; placed over C&D; weakened quickly at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in July when last seen but has been placed several times over this trip this year; probably competitive.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(5)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Doublethetrouble

10st 2lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

Consistent sort who deservedly opened his account in 2m Lingfield apprentices' handicap a week ago; escapes a penalty for that win so he holds excellent claims.

2/1

1st

3

(2)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -00444 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
16.5f winner on both turf and Tapeta; 3lb lower than when winning at Newcastle last November but has been some way short of that level since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Gift Of Raaj

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

8/1

4th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 32y

Class 6

16:20 Beverley

Gift Of Raaj

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent

12/1

4th

3

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

16:55 Redcar

Gift Of Raaj

9st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Won this in 2021; tends to be all or nothing these days and his latest C&D fourth at a big price, when getting no peace in front (King Of Unicorns behind), was more like it on his second run back from a break.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 008444

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
1m6f winner on both turf and Polytrack; has been well below the level of last season's most recent win in seven subsequent starts; workable mark but a revival is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

(4)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

prominent, went second after 2f

6/1

4th

9

(4)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Sir Joseph Swan

10st 4lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

prominent

5/1

4th

9

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

14:35 Doncaster

Sir Joseph Swan

10st 1lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Archie Watson

Returned from break with three down-the-field AW runs in March/April but made a lot of the running and showed a bit more zest when fourth at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) last month; on a good mark now and will be suited by this move back up in trip; shortlisted.

7/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 467363 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time 2m AW winner, including here; has been inconsistent this season but she's on a handy mark and it would be no surprise to see her go close, at the least.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(11)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Anisoptera

9st 10lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Brett Johnson

slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear

7/2

3rd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Anisoptera

9st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brett Johnson

All four wins over 2m on Polytrack including three here; beaten a long way in a first-time visor at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) last month but cheekpieces return and she is back off her last winning mark; shortlisted

9/1

Form: 0-6260

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-12; second over 16.5f from this mark at Wolverhampton in April; plenty to prove, however, after his last two starts.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 1lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Camilla Poulton

in touch with leaders

20/1

6th
8 (12)
Nostromo

14/1

Form: 0-4875

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimpses of promise and is beginning to slip to a workable mark; step up from 1m5f is worth a try.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(12)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Nostromo

9st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: Roger Teal

towards rear

14/1

5th

7

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield

Nostromo

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

Made quite promising seasonal/handicap debut when fourth at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) in May but two down-the-field runs over about 1m3f have followed; moves up in trip with cheekpieces added today.

20/1

7th

8

(9)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Nostromo

9st 5lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Started his handicap career with a promising fourth of 14 at Windsor (1m2f, heavy) last month, from off the pace, but he failed to figure back at that track (11.4f) nine days ago; needs overall improvement but early days.

14/1

7th
4 (13)
Devizes

7/2

Form: 533372 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Multiple AW winner, including here over 1m4f and elsewhere over 2m; under 2l second off this mark at Kempton latest (2m, Polytrack); each-way player.
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7th

4

(13)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Devizes

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Pat Phelan

prominent, led after 2f

7/2

2nd

5

(1)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Devizes

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Seven-time Polytrack winner who is usually seen over shorter these days, but his last win came over this C&D in June last year; now 7lb lower and was placed three times off higher marks than this in the spring, but losing run now up to 13; others hold more compelling claims.

9/1

25/1

Form: 42/9-8

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed in a 1m4f claimer (good to soft) in France; well beaten on both starts for Ali Stronge, with 14 months between them; can only be watched on first start for new trainer.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Valegro

9st 4lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Pat Murphy

towards rear

25/1

8th

1

(5)

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

13:55 Leicester

Valegro

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Ali Stronge

Lightly raced, showed little on British debut at Kempton AW in March 2023; has been absent since and returns in his first handicap; best watched at present.

33/1

20/1

Form: 1-8780

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
1m2f soft-ground winner last October; well beaten in four starts on turf/AW from 1m2f-1m4f this season; has stamina to prove going up in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Roman Tempest

8st 11lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Simon Dow

slowly away, switched left soon after start, raced in last

20/1

10th

9

(5)

16th Jul 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Roman Tempest

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Soft-ground win at Brighton last October (1m2f) but three runs this year have resulted in heavy defeats; too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

14/1

Form: 70785

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Moderate form at double and triple-figure odds; best watched.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(5)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Poppydora

8st 9lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: William Knight

midfield

14/1

5th

3

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

19:10 Yarmouth

Poppydora

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

in touch with leaders, hung right and raced slightly wide home turn

10/1

8th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Lingfield (AW)

Poppydora

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Has shown precious little in three runs from 1m to 1m3f but getting away from maiden/novice company can help.

12/1

33/1

Form: 0099

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Little worthwhile form at big odds in three novice events and a handicap.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

9

(6)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Infantryman

8st 12lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Pat Murphy

disputed lead early, prominent after 2f

33/1

9th

11

(11)

2nd Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:30 Windsor

Infantryman

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Seemed to show promise in one of his bumper starts but the rest of his form, latterly under this code in May, is decidedly poor; brings weak claims to handicap debut.

33/1

9th

1

(4)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 5

13:50 Chepstow

Infantryman

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Pat Murphy

prominent

200/1

Form: 616P59 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner at up to 2m on slow ground; placed here over 1m4f; below par since scoring at Nottingham in April; ought to be competitive in this grade but arrives with a bit to prove.
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12th

1

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Queensland Boy

9st 11lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian Williams

midfield

7/1

9th

3

(11)

11th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:30 Leicester

Queensland Boy

10st 1lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

Back off the same mark as when successful at Nottingham (2m, soft) in April, but he may need a stiffer test than this now and is unraced on ground faster than good; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

50/1

Form: 0649/0

Last run: 67 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in all five starts, including when returning in June from a lengthy layoff; blinkers go on.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(10)

5th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Dirty Barry

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

ducked left start, in rear, pushed along before halfway, soon struggling, tailed off from 4f out

50/1

13th

11

(6)

30th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dirty Barry

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Triple-figure odds for his first three starts and 22-1 for his 11.4f handicap debut, but all of those were low-level form and he hardly beat rival; makes AW debut and absent since June 2022.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £37.30
Straight Forecast £40.16
Tricast £238.42
Trifecta £256.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anisoptera

RP RATINGS:

Devizes

NEWMARKET:

Doublethetrouble

Telegraph:

Blenheim Lad

D Express:

Sir Joseph Swan

The Guardian:

Doublethetrouble

POSTDATA:

Anisoptera

The Times:

Anisoptera

Daily Mail:

Anisoptera

The Sun:

Anisoptera

Daily Mirror:

Devizes

The Star:

Devizes

Daily Record:

Devizes