December 31 / 14.14 Lingfield (AW)

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  • 0m 7f 1y
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

Form: 407084

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow for Harry Charlton early in the year but often ran well in good 6f handicaps; pleasing start for new connections when a close fourth at Chelmsford 19 days ago (6f), keeping on steadily; has to prove his stamina for this trip but it looks worth exploring and he's on a dangerous mark; interesting.
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4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

5th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Batal Dubai

9st 10lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Jack Morland

Now 2lb lower than when winning a 7f handicap here on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell (6f) in February but his last three runs have been underwhelming; needs a full revival.

12/1

8th

3

(7)

17th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newmarket

Batal Dubai

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Jack Morland

Won a 7f AW handicap at Lingfield on New Year's Eve; also ran well at Southwell in February but his last two efforts have been disappointing; lightly raced on turf but fully effective on fast ground; new visor needs to turn things around.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 321161 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

Form: 104182 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ending the year in good form, winning at Chelmsford last month and running to a similar level when second of 11 at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day; 0-7 at this track and others appeal more for win purposes.
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9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Retains plenty of vitality despite his advancing years; however, form dipped last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double; gained the most recent win in a lower grade.

14/1

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Revolutionise

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Triple C&D winner who took advantage of a reduced mark when coming from rear to score at Brighton (7f, good) in August; remains well treated on old form but his spark was missing at Kempton last time and he needs to step up again after that.

6/1

Form: 146402 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had dropped in the weights prior to his revived second at Southwell 12 days ago; goes particularly well at that track but he's a course winner who should remain competitive despite a small weights rise.
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1st

7

(3)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

15:53 Windsor

Justcallmepete

8st 7lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Nine wins on AW; scored at Bath on penultimate outing but is only 2-23 on turf and latest effort confirms that marks in the 80s are probably beyond him, at least nowadays, in this sphere.

11/2

3rd

1

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Justcallmepete

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Has a better strike-rate on AW than turf but he's capable of useful 6f form on grass and made short work of his rivals at Bath (extended 5f, good) last week; now 6lb higher but this mark isn't beyond him on past exploits; would have welcomed rain but still considered.

5/1

1st

3

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Justcallmepete

9st 9lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Nine-time AW winner who won three in a row during the winter and was a creditable fifth in Class 3 at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) two weeks ago; record of 1-21 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and he had a close call at Windsor last autumn; dangerous.

13/2

Form: 82-600 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.
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4th

5

(10)

31st Dec 2024

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0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.

33/1

5

(10)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Walker

1lb lower than when chasing home Thapa Vc in the corresponding race 12 months ago; not come close to that level in three runs this year and this veteran may have to give best to younger rivals again.

33/1

10th

4

(11)

5th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Desert Doctor

9st 8lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Ed Walker

awkward start, took keen hold, in rear throughout

25/1

Form: 1-2 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
No fluke about her 40-1 surprise win over C&D one year ago; finished second in a Wolverhampton novice back from a 355-day absence this month; not sure that form is especially solid though and she'll need improvement to defy the widest stall on her handicap debut.
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5th

1

(1)

27th Jan 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zandita

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

5th

1

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Zandita

9st 11lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

11th

6

(12)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Zandita

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Charlie Johnston

No fluke about her 40-1 surprise win over C&D one year ago; finished second in a Wolverhampton novice back from a 355-day absence this month; not sure that form is especially solid though and she'll need improvement to defy the widest stall on her handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 86235

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Twice placed in Kempton novice events in August (1m and 7f); ran to a similar level when fifth 11 weeks ago; sold our of John Butler's yard for 40,000gns in October; can win handicaps for new stable but maybe not this one.
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8th

11

(14)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Road

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon Dow

Improver who has won three of his last seven starts including when back from a break at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last month; up 4lb for that narrow success but he still looks feasibly treated and his first two wins were at this track; respected.

13/2

1st

7

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Port Road

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Wins both came off a 3lb lower mark over 1m round Kempton, latterly in January; there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh, so he looks to have a bit to overcome back from three months off.

6/1

6th

4

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Port Road

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both wins over C&D, the latest two weeks ago off a 3lb lower mark; up in class this time but certainly not handicapped out of things.

11/2

Form: 122726 CD BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins, including the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb lower mark; style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he's more than capable if the gaps appear.
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4th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple wins include four over C&D; his losing AW run goes back two years but he's on a handy mark now and showed he can make it pay when close up at Bath (1m) recently after getting checked in his run; blinkers return and Oisin Murphy rides for the first time; can be involved.

100/30

3rd

1

(9)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Thapa Vc

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Rimell

Multiple winner; goes well at this track and was outstayed over 1m2f here 15 days ago; this trip is a better fit for him.

4/1

Form: -37312 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in a weaker race over C&D this month and confirmed that wasn't a flash in the pan when second at Southwell (6f) 18 days ago (form franked); likely there is still mileage in his mark and he's a contender.
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6

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Monsieur Beaulieu

9st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nick Littmoden

Struggled on turf on two of his last three starts (ran well over 6f here in between) but that hasn't done his mark any harm; a strongly run race at this trip would suit; likely to go well.

15/2

6th

5

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:45 Newmarket (July)

Monsieur Beaulieu

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Nick Littmoden

Had a productive time on AW over the winter and he's held his form well enough; the only real blip since November came when disappointing at Windsor on his penultimate start which now raises doubts back on turf.

12/1

9

(5)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Monsieur Beaulieu

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Nick Littmoden

His form dipped on turf three weeks ago but he was in fine form on AW over the winter, winning twice at Lingfield and going close over C&D last month; perhaps a shade high in the weights for a race as competitive as this one.

16/1

Form: 270024

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Still seeking a first win after eight starts but he has run with credit in 7f handicaps at Chelmsford the last twice; should remain competitive.
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3

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Extrication

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

0-15; third of seven over C&D on his penultimate start; has dropped 11lb this calendar year and has a chance from this mark on several pieces of form in that period; below par at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) latest; jockey has been in the first four in 22-31 rides for this trainer (five seasons).

10/1

8th

2

(10)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Extrication

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

0-14; third of seven in an amateur riders' event at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month, but still to fully convince he wants this sort of trip; Tapeta debut.

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Extrication

11st 9lb

J: Mr Gonzalo Pineda Carmena

T: Roger Teal

0-13; down the field at Lingfield (7f, good) 17 days ago but he now returns to AW off a mark 8lb lower than when second of eight here over 7f in October; stamina for this far is a question mark but his pedigree suggests it's worth exploring (dam 1m2f/15.5f winner).

13/2

Form: 24-404

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising return from a long absence at Chelmsford in October; not built on it in two runs since and hopes rest on the extra furlong/new headgear giving him a lift.
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2

(6)

24th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:50 Newbury

Mojomaker

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Returned from a break with four decent runs (all over 6f) this spring and continues to edge down the weights; now 0-29 since his 2yo success but probably won't be far away; sports refitted cheekpieces.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

5th

1

(3)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

16:20 Chepstow

Mojomaker

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

Losing run up to 28 but he has run three solid races since returning to turf last month; Rossa Ryan back on board and set to go well again; blinkers left off this time.

5/1

Form: 127209 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Often front-runs; three turf wins this year but he's 0-21 on AW and could help set this up for a finisher.
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1st

8

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:23 Brighton

Dion Baker

8st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Four wins include one over C&D (good) in May 2024; hasn't scored since August of that year but he's now 20lb lower and latest fourth of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) was a solid effort despite hanging; should enhance creditable Brighton form figures of 21424.

4/1

4th

13

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Dion Baker

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Wigham

0-30 on AW but he's won four times on turf (7f); struggled during the winter but he returned to this scene with a respectable effort at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this step back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

Non-runners

Vibrato

Selections

POSTDATA:

Justcallmepete

TOPSPEED:

Monsieur Beaulieu

SPOTLIGHT:

Batal Dubai

NEWMARKET:

Revolutionise

Telegraph:

Vibrato

The Star:

Extrication

Daily Mail:

Thapa Vc

D Express:

Desert Doctor

RP RATINGS:

Batal Dubai

Daily Mirror:

Justcallmepete

The Sun:

Justcallmepete

The Times:

Monsieur Beaulieu

The Guardian:

Monsieur Beaulieu

Daily Record:

Revolutionise