January 10 / 11.45 Lingfield (AW)

11.45

Standard To Slow

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  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Snow

Form: /6570-

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins; 0-7 for current yard and never figured in C&D event last time; best watched unless the market speaks positively.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

18:12 Brighton

Dream By Day

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Mark Pattinson

Regressive gelding who can pull hard and has hung left a couple of times since returned to turf, including here; most racing over 5f and his record over this trip is hard to enthuse about, for all that this is easier snd he's in a new headgear combination.

20/1

5th

2

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

17:25 Chepstow

Dream By Day

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Mark Pattinson

Not as good as he was and although that is reflected in his handicap mark, others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

4th

7

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:15 Brighton

Dream By Day

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

3-25; most recent win came off 16lb higher at Goodwood (5f, good) in August 2023; pulled hard at Chelmsford (5f, AW) when last seen in February; refused to enter stalls in March and returns to turf with hood reapplied.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 09073- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with close third at Wolverhampton (6f) last month; won off 1lb higher (in better grade) over C&D last April; one for the shortlist.
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8th

11

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight.

20/1

11th

3

(1)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Watermelon Sugar

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted.

10/1

Form: 43389-

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly over 5f; always behind at this course most recently (wore hood; stable debut); something to prove back up in trip.
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2

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Won 5f Catterick maiden as a 2yo; has struggled in handicaps for more than a year but the drop to this grade could help and first-time cheekpieces may also assist.

10/1

5th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Alfa Moonstone

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Much lower in the weights than when making the frame in her first three starts last year, but that's for a good reason with her form in four outings for this yard since last November decidedly moderate; look elsewhere.

16/1

12th

5

(8)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:20 Bath

Alfa Moonstone

9st 9lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Big prices and well held in three runs for this stable since November; returns from four months off with enough to prove.

33/1

Abandoned

Form: 2639-0 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner; placed several times in autumn but form dipped the last twice; capable of being involved, granted a rebound.
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5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

Form: 62943- C BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two encouraging efforts at Kempton (6f) since having wind surgery; on a long losing spell but has a fighting chance off current mark; dual course winner.
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10th

9

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Brunel Charm

9st 6lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Charlie Wallis

Five-time AW winner (6f/7f), who scored at Kempton in January and at Chelmsford in March; no joy in last four runs but he's had another wind operation and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid on this return to AW.

12/1

5th

8

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Wallis

Has only ever placed once on turf, that coming over C&D (good to firm) a year ago, and isn't as good as on the AW but he is handicapped accordingly; didn't look to have any excuses here six weeks ago and today's slower ground may not be optimal.

6/1

4

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Brunel Charm

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Two front-running wins on Polytrack earlier in the year and ran as well as could have been expected in better company last time; currently rated a stone lower on turf (for a good reason) but did go close over C&D last July off a 4lb lower mark.

10/1

Form: 4340-3 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins; 0-8 on AW but has made the frame in three of her four starts since returned to this sphere; could go well.
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2nd

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Lahina Bay

9st 6lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

2-2 over C&D (both in 2023) and tends to come to hand around this time of year; back on a fair mark and offered more last time, so there are positives for a yard that took this three years ago.

8/1

3rd

2

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Lahina Bay

9st 12lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Three wins at both sprint trips on this course, on good to firm and good; one to keep an eye on as she's been a regular winner down the years but she came home in her own time on her recent return from a break so another run or two might be in order.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Lahina Bay

8st 11lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Most wins have come in the second half of the year and always after a recent outing; returns from four months off and she might need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

Form: 35678- CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Something to find on recent Wolverhampton form but wasn't helped by meeting traffic issues the last twice; has won twice over C&D.
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2nd

2

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

14:40 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Back on the up following a wind op in May, placed at Bath and over C&D before making all in a small-field handicap at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; a 4lb rise asks more of her but she should give another good account; stable also run So Smart.

100/30

1st

1

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Lingfield

Savannah Smiles

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Grace Harris

Well suited by undulating tracks and has come back to form since undergoing wind surgery; now 3lb below her last winning mark and Harry Vigors has plenty of experience for 5lb in this company; down in class and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

3rd

4

(2)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 5

15:30 Chepstow

Savannah Smiles

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Grace Harris

A few near-misses to go with her C&D win and she bounced back last time from a string of poor efforts on her first start since undergoing wind surgery; on a fair mark if she builds on that.

6/1

Form: 42461- CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Got up close home over C&D just before Christmas, recording his fourth win of 2024; likely to remain competitive, having gone back up just 2lb.
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2nd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:08 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Grace Harris

Landed this race off 7lb higher last year; couldn't get involved over the bare 5f here 18 days ago but his two previous runs over this slightly longer trip were encouraging; likely there or thereabouts.

7/1

9th

10

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

C&D winner who comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine in 5.7f classified event here eight days ago; not out of things back in handicap company.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:50 Bath

Sisters In The Sky

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Grace Harris

Last three turf wins came on this track, on extremes of going; went quiet on the AW earlier in the year but he came from a long way back to take a late third over C&D in May and has better claims than most.

3/1

Abandoned

Form: 42982- CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won here last May; ran well from a long way out of the weights in Class 4 event over C&D last week; now effectively 12lb lower and ahead of the assessor (due to race off 8lb higher in future); respected.
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3rd

5

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

18:21 Brighton

Fai Fai

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel Steele

Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted.

7/1

7th

7

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

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

Verdict

Provided his latest effort is backed up, FAI FAI has an excellent chance back down two grades. Sisters In The Sky, Brunel Charm and Watermelon Sugar look the biggest dangers, in that order of preference.[Steve Boow]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Fai Fai

The Times:

Watermelon Sugar

D Express:

Brunel Charm

The Guardian:

Sisters In The Sky

NEWMARKET:

Alafdhal

RP RATINGS:

Fai Fai

POSTDATA:

Fai Fai

Daily Mail:

Fai Fai

Daily Mirror:

Fai Fai

The Star:

Fai Fai

Daily Record:

Fai Fai

Telegraph:

Watermelon Sugar

The Sun:

Brunel Charm