September 14 / 14.35 Lingfield (AW)

14.35

Standard

Libra Utility Construction Services Handicap

  • Prize money: £7851
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Libra Utility Construction Services Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 044167 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well suited by Polytrack and the form of his Chelmsford win in July looks strong; less good on turf twice since but much better is expected back on this surface, especially with a strong pace looking assured.
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2nd

2

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:37 Salisbury

The Thames Boatman

9st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Recent form includes a turf success but he's only 1-19 in this sphere and still has a much better strike-rate on AW; below par at Brighton last time.

3/1

5th

3

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Thames Boatman

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Prolific AW winner; off the mark on turf with a last-gasp success at Goodwood (5f, good) last month; would have finished hot on the heels of Moulin Booj at Windsor last time but for meeting late interference; in the mix again.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

The Thames Boatman

9st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Richard Hughes

Multiple AW winner; quirky sort who often starts slowly but he finally got off the mark (in a change of headgear) on turf in 5f Goodwood handicap last month; up 3lb but he can make his presence felt again.

4/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 138271 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins and several good runs in defeat since joining this yard; 2lb rise for latest Goodwood success (four ran) could leave him vulnerable in this stronger event.
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3rd

3

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Almaty Star

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who's drawn to attack and boasts a solid record over C&D; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark, though, for a yard also responsible for Ziggy's Missile.

8/1

8th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Almaty Star

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Robert Cowell

Front-runner who was found an ordinary Yarmouth handicap when winning easily in the spring; handicapper had his say for that and he finished well beaten behind Dream Composer upped in class at Epsom last time; yard also runs Rhythm N Hooves.

12/1

18th

20

(13)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Almaty Star

8st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Robert Cowell

Better on AW than turf but took advantage of a good opportunity at Yarmouth in April (5f, good); hit with an 8lb rise for that, bringing his turf and AW marks into line; blew the start back at Yarmouth last month but the stewards deemed him a non-runner due to having his head turned as the stalls opened; risky on the back of that and there are other pace influences to contend with today.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 022145 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; successful on turf here in July (5f, soft) before a good run at Glorious Goodwood; drawn wide back on AW though and there are other pace influences to deal with.
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12th

9

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mc Loven

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now.

20/1

15th

5

(16)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mc Loven

9st 12lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut.

8/1

Form: -06513 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark for this yard when narrowly landing a 5f handicap at Musselburgh last month (cheekpieces first time); similar form when third at Doncaster four weeks ago; visor now tried.
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1st

7

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newcastle (AW)

Cover Point

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Came good for Julie Camacho with narrow turf win in first-time cheekpieces this summer and did well to finish fourth on last month's AW debut at Lingfield (first-time visor), having started slowly; remains unexposed on artificial surfaces; one to consider.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 3

14:35 Lingfield (AW)

Cover Point

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Julie Camacho

dwelt start, in rear

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2-2470 CD

Last run: 151 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful sprinter on AW and his C&D record reads 1212; disappointing on turf when last seen five months ago (blew the start) but he's gone well fresh in the past and has the inside stall; strong contender.
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6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 4-22 on AW; no win since 2023 but has consistent handicap form this winter, going close on a few occasions, and faced a stiff task at Listed level last time; fighting chance off current mark.

9/2

9th

2

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 1

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 1f out

20/1

Form: 180980 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Five course wins, including a Listed event over C&D, and he's just 1lb lower than when beating Bedford Flyer here in January; quiet on turf this summer but returning to this track will be of benefit; will do well to dominate from the widest stall in this line up though.
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17

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Epsom

One Night Stand

8st 2lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Not beaten far into fifth in the 2023 renewal when rated much higher; not the obvious answer today from 4lb wrong.

33/1

Form: -15221 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two Wolverhampton wins since handicapping, the latest coming with more authority than the winning margin might indicate; back from 11 weeks off in a stronger race but could have more to offer.
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4th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Invincible Speed

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time AW winner, most recently at Lingfield (6f) in January off the same mark as today's; left the impression he's still in form on soft ground at Salisbury 23 days ago and has place claims back on the AW.

8/1

5th

5

(11)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Invincible Speed

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

All four wins have been on the AW but he does act on turf; beaten 4l when second of five at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) ten days ago but soft ground would be a slight concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: 0-0034 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Gelded and had a wind op prior to his stable debut at Newbury last month, showing good speed and finishing a close third of ten; backward step at Chepstow 12 days ago; others look safer.
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8th

1

(1)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Michaelas Boy

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Robert Cowell

Two wins and a close second to his name in four runs over C&D; tended to be hot and cold in the past, twice winning back-to-back, which bodes well after bouncing back off 4lb lower at Yarmouth last time; goes well for Luke Morris too.

7/2

1st

3

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

AW win in January and went close 19 days later; unplaced in both turf starts this spring and he needs to raise his game.

8/1

7th

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:40 Yarmouth

Michaelas Boy

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer; won at Lingfield (5f, AW) in January on second start since returning to this stable and he went close over that same C&D next time; ran creditably back on turf at Nottingham (5f, good) 17 days ago but he has a better strike-rate on the AW (1-24 on turf).

10/1

Form: 515900 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Good form when winning at Sandown in April (5f, good) and he's now 2lb lower; he has been disappointing since then though and the jury is out for now.
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1st

9

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Equity Law

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed a few times this season, including when favourite at Catterick last time; back up in grade but he's 3lb below last winning mark and seems to have a fighting chance.

10/1

2nd

1

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:52 Catterick

Equity Law

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

C&D winner off 1lb higher last September; two good runs when third at Ripon in April (5f, good) and at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) last month but he hasn't done as well since.

4/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £25.60
Straight Forecast £28.13
Tricast £65.92
Trifecta £115.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Almaty Star

NEWMARKET:

Invincible Speed

SPOTLIGHT:

The Thames Boatman

The Guardian:

Mc Loven

RP RATINGS:

Bedford Flyer

D Express:

Invincible Speed

The Sun:

Invincible Speed

Daily Record:

Invincible Speed

Telegraph:

Almaty Star

Daily Mail:

Almaty Star

Daily Mirror:

Almaty Star

The Star:

Almaty Star

TOPSPEED:

The Thames Boatman

The Times:

The Thames Boatman