December 31 / 14.47 Lingfield (AW)

14.47

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£30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap

  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 434812 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Returned from a 168-day break to win a Class 6 handicap at Southwell in fine style 12 days ago (tongue tied for the first time); another solid run when second back at Southwell on Sunday; into a stronger race today but he's on the up and that can't be levelled at many of these.
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9th

1

(10)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 12lb

J: John Fahy

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Chelmsford (6f) in January; now 4lb lower than for that success but he's been tailed off in last two runs (turf/Tapeta) and needs a major revival.

10/1

13th

7

(8)

31st Jul 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rebel Empire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Better on AW than turf and wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Ascot run (reportedly unsuited by the fast ground); 2lb lower than for his Chelmsford win in January (6f); not discounted.

16/1

12

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Rebel Empire

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won three times on AW over the winter and now back to the last winning mark; more to prove on turf though and others have greater potential.

25/1

50/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 764298 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two wins this year, including over C&D, and his recent return from wind surgery wasn't without hope; he's 12lb out of the handicap though so can't be recommended.
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7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Daniel Steele

Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

10/1

10th

12

(10)

25th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Fai Fai

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Daniel Steele

Remains generally consistent but is moderate these days and there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; this a bit tougher than he's used to on his return from a layoff.

20/1

4

(2)

16th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

13:45 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Daniel Steele

Losing run is mounting up but he has a few pieces of encouraging recent C&D form; creditable third to State Of Madness, despite traffic issues, last week; in the mix.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 707856 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
He hasn't found his best form in 2024 but that has resulted in him dropping 20lb in the weights; signs in recent starts that he's building up to something better; not discounted.
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1st

10

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Versatile trip-wise and six of his 12 wins have come at Windsor; on same mark as for his Sandown win last autumn and he's been running well on AW this spring; should get a good tow into this race and he's in the mix back at this track.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Lingfield (AW)

Lequinto

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

No AW win since December 2021 but there have been some good runs on both Polytrack and Tapeta this year, including C&D, and yesterday's 6f second was another sound display; wasn't helping his rider under pressure on that occasion and opposable for win purposes.

6/1

2nd

2

(1)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Lequinto

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Into the veteran stage now and it's a long time since his latest AW win but he made the frame over C&D two starts ago and kept on well for second behind a next-time-out winner at Wolverhampton (6f) on his most recent outing.

4/1

Form: 255671 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He was returning from a 74-day break when scooting clear in a C&D handicap nine days ago (Sovereign Knight fifth); although that was a 0-80, this looks a stronger race but he's still high on the list under a 5lb penalty.
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5th

10

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Supreme King

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme King

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level.

5/1

9/2

Form: 810907 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer whose awkward start put him on the back foot over C&D four weeks ago; 2lb lower than when winning at Brighton in September and this two-time C&D winner looks likely to go well.
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4th

1

(6)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:23 Redcar

Mart

11st 2lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Multiple winner and there have been some good efforts in his losing run of 16, though not of late; others appeal more.

7/1

5th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

14:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dylan Cunha

Gained two of his seven wins over this C&D; below form lately but endured a wide trip when last in action and is now 3lb lower than when a close second over C&D in January.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

25th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:52 Lingfield (AW)

Mart

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Dylan Cunha

Two wins and several near-misses to his name over C&D; had plenty of chances off a sliding mark of late and will need the breaks if dropped in as anticipated from the outside stall.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 142176 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Bright start for his new stable, winning a 5f handicap at Southwell last month; he's come up short in Class 4 events twice since, however, and the addition of a hood needs to have a positive effect.
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9

(4)

20th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Still short of his best form but last month's midfield finish at Southwell was a step back in the right direction; 2lb lower today and no surprise to see him in the shake up.

7/1

10

(8)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Dashing Harry

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: James Horton

Well handicapped on the pick of his form which includes a win here, but he arrives under a cloud; finished last on Sunday and hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 120815 CD BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three 6f AW wins to his name, notably a comfortable success over C&D early in the month; disappointing behind Supreme King here nine days ago (helped force a strong pace) and he has the widest stall to overcome.
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5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

5

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:22 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sovereign Knight

9st 6lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Rebecca Menzies

All three wins came over 6f on Polytrack last year, but showed he could handle Tapeta when beaten a neck on stable debut over C&D in August; three poor runs since and hard to recommend.

16/1

Form: 150363

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ended losing run at Salisbury in June and he has not run badly on his last three AW starts, third of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (cheekpieces first time, retained); has done the bulk of his racing over 5f but the best effort of his career came when a close third in a Meydan Group 1 over this trip; contender.
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8th

1

(8)

31st Dec 2024

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0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Ended losing run at Salisbury in June and he has not run badly on his last three AW starts, third of eight at Southwell 11 days ago (cheekpieces first time, retained); has done the bulk of his racing over 5f but the best effort of his career came when a close third in a Meydan Group 1 over this trip; contender.

6/1

8th

1

(8)

31st Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:47 Lingfield (AW)

Acklam Express

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

taken down early

6/1

3rd

6

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

12:32 Southwell (AW)

Acklam Express

8st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

Non-runners

Arnaz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £179.50
Straight Forecast £125.59
Tricast £1146.68
Trifecta £1509.70

Selections

Daily Mail:

Supreme King

RP RATINGS:

Sovereign Knight

The Times:

Rebel Empire

SPOTLIGHT:

Mart

TOPSPEED:

Dashing Harry

Telegraph:

Acklam Express

The Guardian:

Rebel Empire

POSTDATA:

Sovereign Knight

The Sun:

Sovereign Knight

NEWMARKET:

Mart

D Express:

Supreme King

Daily Mirror:

Supreme King

The Star:

Supreme King

Daily Record:

Supreme King