January 22 / 15.25 Lingfield (AW)

15.25

Standard To Slow

BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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BetUK: It’s Where The UK Bets Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

Form: 0533-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer; dropped right away in the race won by Danehill Star here 13 days ago; could prove vulnerable again.
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8th

13

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Major Major

10st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Three Flat wins but no joy over hurdles so far, including in two handicaps; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces; best watched.

50/1

9th

5

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 1f 169y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Major Major

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Won three on the Flat but doesn't look up to much over hurdles; completely tailed off on handicap debut here when friendless in the betting; tries two new forms of headgear.

66/1

7th

3

16th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Major Major

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Cynthia Woods

Three Flat wins (1m2f-11.5f); beaten 24l, 50l, and 49l respectively in three attempts over hurdles; switches to a novice handicap but it is easy to look elsewhere.

20/1

Form: 3912-3 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Narrowly got the better of Meadram (runs in the 12.25) at Chelmsford last month; solid run at Wolverhampton next time but he looked a tricky ride in the home straight when third behind Danehill Star here 13 days ago; each-way shout again.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

14:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

10st 7lb

J: Miss Lauren Frost

T: Kevin Frost

More talent than many with his rating but he is often the architect of his own demise, as when virtually refusing to race here three weeks ago; prior to that he'd won a C&D handicap for today's rider so a revival wouldn't be a total shock; headgear off today.

14/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

10th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Observatory

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some.

7/1

33/1

Form: 0595-5 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Conditions suit and her last two runs suggest she retains some ability; needs a good pace to aim at and that is a distinct possibility today; could go well at a price.
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7th

5

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner but seems to have gone off the boil and finished behind several of these in a first-time visor last time; now tries blinkers.

14/1

6th

4

(10)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

C&D winner who went without headgear when eighth of 11 in C&D handicap last month; this veteran can't be dismissed with a visor now added.

20/1

11th

9

(8)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Laurentia

9st 1lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Hard to win with and hold-up style means she is reliant on luck in running; that wasn't in evidence here last week (1m2f) when she ran into traffic in the straight, eventually finishing a never-nearer fifth; each-way shout.

8/1

10/1

Form: 33787- D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On a lowly mark and there has been the odd promising effort this winter; stepping back up in trip can help and he's more appealing than many.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

OUR TIP

33/1

Form: 7499-9

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
0-11 and she has failed to fire in her last three starts; headgear left off today; opposable from a wide stall.
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5th

3

(11)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Deep Blue

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

0-11 and she has failed to fire in her last three starts; headgear left off today; opposable from a wide stall.

33/1

5th

3

(11)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Deep Blue

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

0-11 and she has failed to fire in her last three starts; headgear left off today; opposable from a wide stall.

33/1

9th

4

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

12:17 Chelmsford (AW)

Deep Blue

9st 8lb

T: Jamie Osborne

reared start and lost many lengths start

16/1

Form: 257-51 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 17th attempt when winning a C&D handicap 13 days ago (cheekpieces first time; Royal Observatory back in third); wouldn't look an obvious one to follow up.
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2nd

6

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

21:00 Nottingham

Danehill Star

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but he's been placed at Bath (1m, good) and Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) in his last two starts; should go well again and he's respected in change of headgear.

4/1

3rd

5

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Danehill Star

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Six-time AW winner who is 0-10 on grass but placed in 1m handicaps at Bath in his last two races and returning to further looks a good thing.

4/1

Form: 29465- CD

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
He's had higher marks in the past and went close at Windsor last summer (extended 1m3f); expensive to follow since and, after 135 days off, it will be interesting to see if his supporters return.
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5

19th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

16:37 Plumpton

Fascinating Lips

11st 5lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Paddy Butler

A fair 2m2f hurdles winner at his best but he ended his time with Gary and Josh Moore out of sorts before Christmas; pulled up on his yard debut over C&D recently and tongue-tie is added here.

50/1

5

6th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

16:55 Plumpton

Fascinating Lips

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Paddy Butler

Hurdle winner in 2022 whose latest success came in a classified event (1m2f) last August when with the Moores; minor hurdle form in the autumn and up against it for new yard after a break.

20/1

1

20th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:10 Plumpton

Fascinating Lips

11st 13lb

J: Ben Pollard

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won basement-grade Flat race this summer and returned to hurdling with very respectable fourth on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m1f, good) last month; still unexposed over hurdles after only two attempts and has possibilities here; first ride over jumps for 10lb claimer Ben Pollard (three Flat wins).

8/1

33/1

Form: 9007-7

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Struggling for current stable, including when last of seven over 1m4f here nine days ago.
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9th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

17-race maiden with a BHA rating of 46; shouldn't be good enough.

100/1

9th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Pattinson

17-race maiden with a BHA rating of 46; shouldn't be good enough.

100/1

9

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Mapogo

10st 2lb

J: Mr Lewis Kent

T: Mark Pattinson

took keen hold, prominent on inner, race voided 4f out

50/1

Form: 8009-

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Poor form in four runs, including his handicap debut last month (1m6f); the drop in trip may help but he's a risky proposition.
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10th

10

(6)

24th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

16:47 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Dream

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel Steele

Has had very few chances but his handicap form needs a boost now downgraded and the weights don't favour him.

66/1

9th

12

(7)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Emperor Dream

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Poor form in four runs, including his handicap debut last month (1m6f); the drop in trip may help but he's a risky proposition.

33/1

Form: 648-71 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three course wins to his name; back to form under a perfectly judged ride at Kempton (1m) on Monday, leading early and never seeing a rival thereafter; penalty is less of a concern than the other pace influences in the field.
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9th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

Villalobos

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Front-runner who returns to turf 4lb higher than when last seen on it after a Polytrack win in the winter; 0-11 round here down the years and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Lingfield a month ago.

6/1

5th

6

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:33 Lingfield (AW)

Villalobos

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Scored over C&D (fourth victory here) in December and collared only late on having set a good pace when fourth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap 45 days ago; he merits serious consideration eased 1lb in a headgear change.

3/1

4th

7

(1)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:08 Kempton (AW)

Villalobos

9st 2lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Simon Hodgson

Most effective when able to dominate as he again showed when making all at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; given no peace up front there last time and now 7lb higher than for the win, but dangerous if allowed his own way and does have winning form over C&D.

9/2

33/1

Form: 15100- CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins; heavy defeats on last two outings, however, and drawn widest this afternoon; tongue-tie added; others are safer.
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6th

7

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Sunset In Paris

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Six-time AW winner who has more off days than on now; better off with Zafaan than when fifth behind him over C&D 12 days ago, back into a handicap today, but needs more.

16/1

5th

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Sunset In Paris

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

All six wins have come at around this trip on AW; pulled up back over hurdles last month and withdrawn in that code subsequently having been unruly at the post; best watched.

16/1

Form: 78900-

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
He hasn't beaten a rival in five runs from 6f to 1m; new trip is not enough to tempt.
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12th

11

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kings Conquest

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Andrew J Martin

He hasn't beaten a rival in five runs from 6f to 1m; new trip is not enough to tempt.

100/1

12th

11

(1)

22nd Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Lingfield (AW)

Kings Conquest

9st 0lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Andrew J Martin

He hasn't beaten a rival in five runs from 6f to 1m; new trip is not enough to tempt.

100/1

10th

3

(8)

9th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kings Conquest

9st 7lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Andrew J Martin

Lowly mark and again failed to beat a rival on handicap debut at Chepstow (7f) in August; has left Shaun Lycett since.

200/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £14.51
Tricast £119.56

Selections

The Times:

Danehill Star

Daily Mirror:

Royal Observatory

POSTDATA:

Major Major

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Trick

Daily Record:

Royal Observatory

Telegraph:

Danehill Star

The Guardian:

Danehill Star

Daily Mail:

Danehill Star

The Star:

Danehill Star

D Express:

Major Major

RP RATINGS:

Mr Trick