January 03 / 15.45 Lingfield (AW)

15.45

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 23752-

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed several times in 2024, staying-on second at Wolverhampton (2m) on Boxing Day most recently; due to go back up 1lb in future; on a long losing sequence but he's firmly in the mix.
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7th

6

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Further Measure

9st 5lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

Prolific winner, mostly on AW and at 1m6f-2m, including C&D; 1lb higher than when scoring here in February; not quite as good in two subsequent starts but looks a player back up in trip and with the same claimer up as for that most recent success.

9/2

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Further Measure

9st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mike Murphy

Held on to win at Kempton (2m, AW) in February and posted a solid effort when fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) 84 days ago; off since and this drop back in trip probably isn't ideal on his first outing on turf since September 2023.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 853/6-

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Stays 2m; hinted at retaining ability in Wolverhampton contest (1m4f) last month on return from absence and debut for new stable; still a maiden but market support should be noted.
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2nd

3

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Balgowan

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Simply bumped into one on a rare turf start six weeks ago and returns to Polytrack off the same mark; cheekpieces go on for the first time in almost a year and his claims are obvious.

6/4

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

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5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 24231-

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Had too much to do over C&D in November; justified favouritism at Southwell (1m4f) on Sunday, opening her account at the 24th attempt; consistent sort who is likely to remain competitive even with 5lb penalty.
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3rd

1

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Aura

10st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

travelled strongly, midfield

5/1

3rd

1

(2)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Gold Aura

10st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

travelled strongly, midfield

5/1

1st

2

(3)

29th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

14:25 Southwell (AW)

Gold Aura

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

towards rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, led inside final 110yds, kept on well

7/2

Form: 20112- CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Absent since going very close, clear of remainder, at Kempton 100 days ago when bidding for a 2m AW hat-trick (maiden previously); major contender provided he returns in similar form.
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6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

6th

8

(7)

15th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 4lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: John Butler

No problem with conditions and he's run some sound races in defeat on AW this year; might find a few better treated.

8/1

5th

1

(2)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Doublethetrouble

9st 12lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: John Butler

in touch with leaders, not clear run and dropped to rear over 2f out, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

9/2

7/1

Form: 99362- C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW scorer; losing spell goes back to 2022 but his recent form (1m4f-2m) is encouraging, runner-up at Southwell last time; has a fighting chance off current mark.
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5

(2)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

It's now 15 runs since his last success but this course winner posted a solid third of ten over C&D 17 days ago; he's one for the shortlist.

9/2

3rd

7

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sophosc

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Winner of 12 races under rules including two here, but losing run up to 16 and he ran poorly at this venue (1m4f) a fortnight ago; enough to prove.

12/1

Form: 13535-

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Successful at Southwell (2m) in November and generally consistent otherwise of late; ties in with Arch Legend on C&D running just before Christmas; ran respectably on Boxing Day and has solid claims.
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4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

4th

5

(1)

3rd Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

8st 13lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ended long losing run when scoring off 1lb lower at Southwell (2m, Tapeta) in November; some creditable efforts since but his form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago and he needs to bounce back from that heavy defeat.

12/1

5th

8

(6)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Sir Joseph Swan

9st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Infrequent winner but he's consistent in the main; however, he was behind Further Measure two runs back and was never that threatening at Wolverhampton last weekend.

10/1

14/1

Form: 55335-

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who has performed respectably at Southwell (2m/1m4f) since handicapping; needs some improvement to get off the mark but that's not impossible.
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7th

4

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:38 Newcastle (AW)

Brividi

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, led, headed 3f out, soon weakened

12/1

7th

4

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

15:38 Newcastle (AW)

Brividi

9st 10lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, led, headed 3f out, soon weakened

12/1

7th

8

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Brividi

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Gay Kelleway

held up in rear

14/1

Form: 45442-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Scored twice at about 1m4f last spring; ran encouragingly (finished second) over C&D just before Christmas on first attempt at 2m; good chance off same mark, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.
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3rd

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 6

15:45 Beverley

Arch Legend

9st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual winner for Charlie Johnston in 2024; runner-up over this C&D last May on his second start for this yard but he's lost his way since, albeit it was his first start for 301 days when beating only one rival home at Newcastle three weeks ago.

10/1

10th

9

(11)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins for Charlie Johnston in 2024, including over 1m4f on Tapeta; mixed form since and may be better for the run after 301-day break; refused to enter stalls on intended reappearance.

20/1

10

(10)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arch Legend

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ruth Carr

Course winner for Charlie Johnston; struggled for this yard last summer and returns from nine months off tonight; did win first time out as a 3yo but would want to see some support before considering him.

25/1

Form: 85205-

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has form at 2m over hurdles but failed to get home in C&D event (behind two of these rivals) just before Christmas, taking overall record to 0-15; opposed.
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1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

1

13th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Spitfire Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Not seen over hurdles since two disappointing runs in the autumn (2m4f/2m5f) and his subsequent Flat form has also been disappointing; tries a new trip here; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

4th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Bath

Spitfire Bridge

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Sheena West

prominent, prominent after 3f, outpaced over 4f out

20/1

25/1

Form: 11754- C

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Completed a middle-distance AW hat-trick last January-April; not in the same form since and still has something to prove over this trip; had wind surgery since last run.
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11th

9

(11)

12th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Capstan

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Lydia Richards

Polytrack hat-trick at 1m3f/1m4f this time last year (made all leg two/made most leg three); all but one of his starts since has been over 2m or over hurdles and he hasn't been finishing his races off, including following wind surgery last time.

20/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Capstan

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

led

25/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Capstan

10st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Lydia Richards

led

25/1

Non-runners

Daaris, Mirabello Bay

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Payout
Exacta £146.20
Straight Forecast £168.07
Tricast £527.46
Trifecta £542.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arch Legend

POSTDATA:

Daaris

NEWMARKET:

Gold Aura

The Guardian:

Doublethetrouble

RP RATINGS:

Arch Legend

The Times:

Arch Legend

Daily Record:

Arch Legend

Telegraph:

Daaris

D Express:

Daaris

Daily Mail:

Gold Aura

The Sun:

Gold Aura

Daily Mirror:

Doublethetrouble

The Star:

Doublethetrouble