December 03 / 12.57 Lingfield (AW)

12.57

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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM/EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3402
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM/EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C/D) (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.90
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 7

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 for last month's Wolverhampton debut (8.6f) where he showed ability amidst his inexperience; improvement required but he's worth a market check.
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1st

5

(7)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:57 Lingfield (AW)

Baridi

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

prominent

16/1

1st

5

(7)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:57 Lingfield (AW)

Baridi

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

prominent

16/1

7th

6

(4)

16th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Baridi

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

mounted in chute, dwelt start

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, slowly away and always in rear on last month's Wolverhampton debut (8.6f); the hood she wore there is now left off; not obviously fancied.
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2nd

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

14:53 Chester

Solar Pass

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been on AW (latest in March) and her only run at this track did not go well, when favourite over 1m6f on heavy on final start last term; close second with first-time cheekpieces at Goodwood (2m, good) on latest outing, however, is a notable positive.

4/1

2nd

6

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Solar Pass

8st 13lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Both wins have been on AW and latest was on her Southwell reappearance (1m4f) in March; only 3lb higher than for that win but she faded at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last time and is untried at this trip; comes with risks attached and she's not been easy to predict in handicaps; first-time cheekpieces.

5/1

5th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Solar Pass

9st 4lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

Unexposed filly who has proved consistent on the AW (721421), doubling her tally with a game success at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta) last month after 182 days off (third and fourth won next time); only 3lb higher and has run well over this far on turf; major player.

11/8

10/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Top-class pedigree but ran to just a modest level at Southwell (1m) in October; can do better but he'll need to.
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5

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:55 Ascot

Mdawi

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved RPR through his first six starts, unraced on firmer than good; won by a nose in handicap at Doncaster (1m4f) and running-on second of nine when upped markedly in grade at Goodwood last Wednesday, both about 1m4f; two days later when below form over 1m3f at Goodwood last Friday, making most; player if back on song eight days later.

9/2

12

(13)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 44y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Mdawi

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved RPR with each of his six starts; second and first in very tight finishes to his first two handicaps and running-on second of nine when upped markedly in grade here on Wednesday, all about 1m4f (good to soft/good); this slightly shorter trip might not be ideal but he's still one to consider.

7/1

9

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Mdawi

8st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Improved RPR with each of his five starts; strong at the finish when pipped at Haydock (good) on handicap debut and held on by a nose when he set the pace in six-runner race at Doncaster (good to soft) two weeks later, both over about 1m4f; up 4lb and markedly in grade but he's heading the right way.

16/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
35,000euros breeze-up 2yo; half-brother to 2m AW winner Eagle's Foot (RPR 77); dam unraced half-sister to 1m2f Group 3 winner/French Derby second Best Name; stable 8-53 with 2yos this year; market useful.
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9th

9

(8)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Crack On Boys

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

A well-treated dual Tapeta winner at Newcastle who ran in a Class 2 there last time but that was his third below-par performance in succession; has to bounce back.

12/1

8th

5

(4)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Crack On Boys

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Won a Racing League handicap over C&D last summer off 2lb lower; not so good twice since and a personal best is required to maintain his unbeaten record over C&D.

10/1

5th

6

(9)

3rd Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Ascot

Crack On Boys

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Clover

Encouraging third at Sandown (1m, good) in July on second handicap start then beat 13 rivals to win in the Racing League at Newcastle (1m, AW), where he reverted to hold-up tactics; he's a leading candidate today.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Silent Echo (6f/7f including AW; RPR 107), So Quiet (7f AW; 87), Quietly Confident (French 6.5f AW; 79) and Deference (Spanish 1m1f); dam 1m 2yo winner (93); already gelded but he's bred to be useful and is starting out in a weak race.
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7th

5

(5)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield

Hush Puppy

9st 1lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed some ability on the AW for Jane Chapple-Hyam late last year, but modest in three turf handicaps including two for this yard; down another 4lb but a lot more is needed.

12/1

4

(5)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

20:45 Epsom

Hush Puppy

9st 3lb

J: Sorin Moldoveanu

T: Ed Dunlop

Showed some ability when prominent in the market in his first two starts on the AW (7f/1m) late last year, but not built on it in three starts since including on stable debut at Leicester (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago; the longer trip is not certain to suit.

16/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1 and showed little on last month's Wolverhampton debut (8.6f).
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9th

7

(5)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Ta Craic Ann

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Yet to make the frame in eight starts and he's beaten only one rival home in his last two outings; back up in trip and returns to AW with blinkers applied; others preferred.

33/1

11

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ffos Las

Ta Craic Ann

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: J S Moore

Yet to make the frame in seven runs and he beat just one in 11.6f Bath handicap last month; it's easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

9

(11)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Ta Craic Ann

9st 0lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: J S Moore

0-6; his best effort came when sixth at Lingfield (1m, AW) on his second start but he's been well held in three starts since switching to handicaps, including off this mark last time; back up in trip with better needed.

33/1

Form: 2

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
50-1 for her Southwell debut in October (7f) but she shaped well, making up good ground in the straight despite edging to her left; that is the best form on offer in this field and a big run from Minelone in the 12.27 would heighten interest.
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3

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Timeless Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

0-8 but she's finished placed in her last two handicaps including a rallying third at Bath (1m, firm) in August; continues to edge down the weights and has each-way claims again for new yard (left Paul Attwater for 4,000gns).

10/1

Form:

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150-1, slowly away and always in rear at Newmarket last month (7f, good); this is less demanding but he's not easily recommended.
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1st

8

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Silk And Steel

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two wins in the summer, one over hurdles and the other in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good to firm); beaten a long way into fourth of nine back here (soft) last month and may need the ground to dry out, but a player if it does; tongue-tie given a go.

11/2

9

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Silk And Steel

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) in June and a classified event over C&D last month; well held in a Lingfield handicap (1m4f, AW) last time but he still has potential after only eight starts and could resume his progress back on turf.

8/1

12

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silk And Steel

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Had shown little on the Flat prior to winning a maiden hurdle in June and he badly let his many supporters down when beaten 14l returned to this sphere in a handicap here (about 2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) in July; put that behind him when winning a Brighton classified (1m4f, good to firm) 19 days ago, however, and he'll make his presence felt if up for it again.

100/30

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 84

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held on his Kempton debut in August but he fared much better when fourth of nine at Wolverhampton 17 days ago (8.6f), still looking inexperienced in the home straight; capable of further progress.
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9

(14)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Produced one of his best efforts when fourth of ten over 1m3f here last week, but the reopposing Hickton was 1.25l ahead in third; will need to find a bit more for a first-time visor.

15/2

4

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Probably stays 1m3f here but he's a modest maiden after eight races, unconvincing despite his reduced mark; recent cheekpieces are removed.

14/1

12th

13

(1)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hamdani Cruiser

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Didn't look to see out 1m5f in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last time having offered a bit more on his first start since being gelded previously; others hold more pressing claims.

16/1

Form: 6

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In need of the experience when finishing in midfield on his Wolverhampton debut in October (7f); may do better with that behind him but others bring stronger claims.
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13

(12)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:22 Bath

Favourbrook

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Unexposed and beaten under 3l on handicap debut here a month ago (1m, heavy); different conditions and a longer trip to deal with now but not dismissed.

20/1

6

(13)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Favourbrook

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

A whiff of ability on debut, less so on both starts since (blinkered latest) but going handicapping offers a far more realistic chance; it's his turf debut too but he's been absent since January.

20/1

7th

5

(1)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Favourbrook

8st 8lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

prominent

50/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
23,000gns yearling; half-sister to winners Desert Vision (7f 2yo; RPR 77) and Shahbandar (French 7.5f/Czech 1m); dam Listed-placed 6f 2yo winner (93); starts out in a modest event and she's one to note for market confidence.
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11th

10

(8)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:57 Lingfield (AW)

Kolo

9st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, dropped to rear after 2f, outpaced and detached before halfway

12/1

11th

10

(8)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

12:57 Lingfield (AW)

Kolo

9st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, dropped to rear after 2f, outpaced and detached before halfway

12/1

Non-runners

Malay Massaman

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Payout
Exacta £740.00
Straight Forecast £573.17
Trifecta £4202.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hamdani Cruiser

NEWMARKET:

Crack On Boys

The Guardian:

Timeless Spirit

The Times:

Hush Puppy

Telegraph:

Mdawi

D Express:

Favourbrook

Daily Mail:

Crack On Boys

The Sun:

Timeless Spirit

POSTDATA:

Hamdani Cruiser

Daily Mirror:

Hamdani Cruiser

The Star:

Hamdani Cruiser

Daily Record:

Hamdani Cruiser