January 03 / 14.45 Lingfield (AW)

14.45

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Extra Winnings With BetUK Acca Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 71332-

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 2024 campaign featured two AW wins at about 1m; creditable second at Wolverhampton (8.5f) on Monday; has form over 1m2f and again holds place possibilities.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

14/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 41355- CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-15 on AW, the most recent success in October; has remained in form since, creditable fifth over C&D last time; Ryan Kavanagh's 7lb claim is a help off current mark; solid chance.
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: /9470-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Below best in a light 2024 campaign and failed to beat a rival at Southwell most recently; not exactly solid but has a good chance off current mark granted a return to his 2023 form.
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6

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spectacular Style

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Won over 1m6f at Redcar in August but hasn't given himself a chance in two subsequent races after pulling hard, with and without the hood; risky.

11/2

5th

2

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Ran below market expectations, having raced freely, last time when bidding for a Redcar double (1m6f); upped further in distance but may settle better and rebound with hood reapplied.

5/2

5th

3

(4)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 218y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Spectacular Style

10st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Gained second career win when scoring over C&D last time (good to firm); chance off this 4lb higher mark, providing the ground doesn't turn soft.

11/8

Form: 11494- C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to shaping well over 1m here last month, posting his best effort since winning over 7f/1m on AW last February/March; however, has stamina to prove over this new trip.
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9th

3

(10)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Seems equally effective over 7f or 1m; back on a mark he can win off and was noted doing some nice late work in race he'd won the previous year over the shorter trip of 7f last time; draw for this prominent racer could have been kinder.

10/1

5th

2

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Dual C&D winner who recorded another good C&D effort when third of 12 just before Christmas; not in the same form when fifth of six over 1m here nine days later but he's capable of bouncing back.

7/2

9

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rey De La Batalla

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

All four wins on Polytrack including two over C&D, the latest in July; again ran well when second of 12 at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but he has an awkward draw.

9/2

8/1

Form: 12473- C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Beaten long way over hurdles last month; largely consistent in Flat handicaps at about 1m (September-November) and he is 1-1 at Lingfield; fighting chance, provided he stays this new trip.
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7

(14)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Calanthe

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Generally consistent 4yo, who made all at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and things didn't go his way back on turf there last time; has claims if he can bounce back but stall 14 could make things tough and there are some other pacesetters in the line-up.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

4th

5

(5)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

20:00 Leicester

Calanthe

9st 8lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Archie Watson

Consistent 4yo who held on well to make all at Lingfield (1m, AW) 12 days ago; should be okay back on turf and recent 3lb rise is offset by Laura Coughlan's claim today but he's very unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead.

3/1

14/1

Form: 6325-

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has raced only four times, all at about 1m; showed clear improvement the last twice and could take another step forward, as he gives the impression this longer distance is worth exploring.
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8th

4

(2)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stipulation

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed a brace when scoring over C&D last September off 4lb lower; has run consistently since and looks capable of winning another race such as this.

9/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Feb 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stipulation

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Reliable type who completed a double when scoring over C&D in September and was an eyecatching third behind Magic Runner here (9.4f) last month; should get a decent tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.

7/2

3rd

3

(7)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stipulation

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed a double when scoring over C&D in September and he's been placed in three of his four runs since; usually comes from off the pace, and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style.

6/1

Form: 80996-

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Very useful as a 2yo but is now 0-20 since debut win and has largely unconvincing form for current stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a turnaround is likely.
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6th

11

(8)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Well exposed but won on Tapeta at Wolverhampton last year; second to a subsequent improver over C&D in January; poor form since.

33/1

8th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on Flat in Britain; failed to build on C&D second in January; best of six subsequent runs when fourth in C&D claimer; well beaten here (7f) on latest; new headgear is tried now.

25/1

9th

4

(13)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Imperial Fighter

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick J McKenna

Two minor wins on the Flat in Britain; failed to build on a second placing over 1m here in January; best of four subsequent runs when fourth in a claimer; down the field over hurdles last time.

12/1

Form: 50/34-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed promise by making the frame in both starts last year, latest at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on handicap debut; has raced only four times in total and may be capable of progress; one to consider.
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5th

2

(4)

22nd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Detroit Lion

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

4yo who finished runner-up at Southwell (1m3f, AW) and Pontefract (1m4f, good) in the spring; looks interesting on that form but he's finished a well-held fifth in last two starts and is now 0-11.

13/2

3

(5)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

20:47 Kempton (AW)

Detroit Lion

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

0-10 overall, with two seconds in the spring and one was on Tapeta but he's been tailed off in two Polytrack handicaps; close third in a four-runner race on turf on penultimate start, setting a steady pace, but heavily beaten when trying 1m6f on latest outing; none too solid.

11/2

2

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Detroit Lion

10st 2lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

0-9 and was just behind Laser Focus when third of four runners at Lingfield (1m3f, good to firm), despite having the run of the race there; same mark for this.

6/1

Form: 12104-

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on Flat and over hurdles in November when last seen but needs a career-best performance to open his AW account; has gained both turf wins off lower marks.
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9th

7

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

Gordon Grey

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

In the form of his life when winning four in a row for Ben Brookhouse last summer, namely a maiden hurdle followed by three Flat handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f (twice) on good/good to firm; better effort in Bahrain for George Baker this year when third of seven over 1m2f (good to firm) five weeks ago; returns to Britain on a career-high mark and may prove vulnerable to less-exposed sorts.

20/1

2

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:20 Epsom

Gordon Grey

11st 8lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) in June; completed a hat-trick (first leg was over hurdles) when defying penalty under Paul Hainey at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) last month and a 4lb rise for that success looks fair; usually sets the pace and he's a big player again in his bid to make it 3-4 over C&D; cheekpieces added.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Newbury

Gordon Grey

11st 7lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: B F Brookhouse

Won the 2024 Ladies' Derby at Epsom and repeated the trick when romping away with this year's edition (1m4f, good to firm) one week ago; 2-3 under amateur riders and he's run respectably here before; 2lb well in under the penalty and rider Paul Hainey has already impressed this season.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 752/ BF

Last run: 435 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed steady improvement in three races in autumn 2023 for Roger Varian, runner-up here (7f) the third time; gelded since; his form has substance and opening mark looks workable; interesting, assuming the progress is sustained on belated return to action.
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3rd

2

(11)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Joycean Way

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Blinkered when he hit a run of second spots at 7f and 1m last summer, including here (soft; acts on good to firm) in September; had previously looked unlucky on a couple of those occasions and the blinkers were absent when never figuring at Lingfield ten days ago; might do better with that aid now refitted and he's dangerously handicapped; watch the market.

13/2

8th

1

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Joycean Way

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

16-race maiden; runner-up on five occasions, most recently on soft ground at Brighton (1m) in September, but below his best on his last two starts and needs to bounce back; headgear removed.

8/1

8th

2

(6)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

12:35 Lingfield (AW)

Joycean Way

11st 2lb

J: Miss Ella Smart

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Reliable sort who turned in a rare below-par effort when fourth of five in 7f Leicester claimer in October; handily weighted if back on song after a break for his in-form yard.

5/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £13.40
Straight Forecast £11.49
Tricast £36.71
Trifecta £56.30

Selections

Daily Mail:

Silver Nightfall

TOPSPEED:

Calanthe

POSTDATA:

Etretat

NEWMARKET:

Spectacular Style

RP RATINGS:

Tribal Wisdom

SPOTLIGHT:

Joycean Way

The Star:

Rey De La Batalla

The Sun:

Detroit Lion

The Guardian:

Calanthe

Daily Record:

Etretat

Telegraph:

Spectacular Style

D Express:

Silver Nightfall

Daily Mirror:

Silver Nightfall

The Times:

Tribal Wisdom