February 28 / 13.55 Lingfield (AW)

13.55

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  • Prize money: £7851
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

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7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 451-21 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has done really well since joining current yard, with a win and near-miss over C&D followed by a brave success at Wolverhampton (9.4f) four weeks ago; only 2lb higher than for that last win and he remains well treated on his old form; big player again.
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8th

3

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

15:55 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Laura Mongan

Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:50 Epsom

Bearaway

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Laura Mongan

Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 12-844 CD BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer who scored off 2lb lower over C&D in November but he's not posed a serious threat since; had a wide trip in his last two runs but it could be the same story from stall nine here and others are preferred.
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6th

2

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Crafter

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Mark Loughnane

Winless since 2024 and is having his first run on turf in three years; down to a career-low mark and has been in fair form in blinkers, but he's regressive and has returned three poor efforts in turf handicaps.

4/1

5th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crafter

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who's been brightened up by the blinkers of late without having the breaks; a slow start cost him here a month ago and he's one to consider.

7/1

3rd
3 (6)
Naasma

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 86317- CD

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won on turf (11.4f) and Polytrack (2m) last year and she had an excuse on heavy ground when last seen in October; has won when fresh in the past but this is a competitive race and she's not run over this trip since July 2023.
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4th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Consistent mare who scored three times at Windsor (11.5f) last term and has posted two creditable efforts at Lingfield (latest over 2m) this year; C&D record reads 312; solid claims.

7/2

5th

6

(7)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Reliable type who returned from over three months off with a creditable fourth over 1m4f here three weeks ago; versatile trip-wise and stays this far; each-way hopes.

10/1

7

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Epsom

Naasma

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

Has gained all turf wins over the extended 1m3f at Windsor, including in three of her last four outings; switching back to elsewhere isn't ideal but she has bits of Epsom form; better than ever and enters calculations.

5/1

Form: 228-91

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just one win from first 23 starts but he doubled his tally when bouncing back to score at Wolverhampton (9.4f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; this is tougher off 4lb higher but that was a smooth success and he could have more to offer at this new trip; possibilities.
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4th

6

(9)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 7lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Hard to win with but usually gives her running round here and arrives in form; will want to settle better back up in trip but holds each-way claims otherwise.

8/1

2nd

7

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

10st 13lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't win very often (2-38) but he's made the frame on his three starts this month and should not be far away.

7/1

10/1

Form: 23425-

Last run: 289 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer who has won twice on the Flat (turf/AW) and once over hurdles; returns to this sphere after 108 days off but he's well treated on his best form last year and needs checking in market; tongue-tie added.
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5th

3

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Graffiti

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Has caught the eye a couple of times recently, but isn't proving easy to win with despite a declining mark; needs first-time blinkers to make a difference.

9/1

5th

1

(5)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:12 Bath

Graffiti

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary Brown

On a long losing spell but has shaped encouragingly in two AW outings this year and remains on a workable mark; effective on turf and difficult to dismiss.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Graffiti

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Gary Brown

It's now 12 starts since his last victory but he got back on track in first-time cheekpieces when fourth of eight in 1m2f Lingfield handicap last month; headgear is dispensed with now but he still needs considering eased 1lb.

12/1

Form: 416-92 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on AW and he's 4-11 on Lingfield Polytrack; disappointing here on his penultimate run but he bounced back with a clear second over C&D last time and he's in the mix off an unchanged mark.
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1

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-25 on the AW, with one of the wins coming on his only Chelmsford start; creditable third of ten at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 19 days ago and the second from that race has won since; stamina not assured over the longest he's tackled but can be very competitive from his mark.

11/2

3rd

2

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

Obsidian Knight

10st 0lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: T J Kent

7-24 on the AW with six of those wins coming at Lingfield (1m2f/1m4f); no joy in three turf runs in May/June but he didn't get much luck back on AW at Wolverhampton last month; now only 1lb higher than for his C&D win in April and he's in the mix back at this track.

15/2

11

(1)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

20:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Obsidian Knight

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: T J Kent

7-23 on the AW with all wins coming over 1m2f/1m4f on Polytrack, six of them at Lingfield; 0-7 on Tapeta, but runner-up on four occasions so he isn't easy to dismiss.

16/1

4/1

Form: 531-21 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Resurgent 6yo who has form figures of 3121 since November and he knuckled down well when scoring from just off the pace at Chelmsford (1m2f) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's respected in his bid for a seventh Polytrack win.
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2nd

3

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Solanna

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: John Butler

Nine wins to his name, including C&D, and just 1lb higher than for March's narrow Kempton success (1m3f); two creditable efforts have followed but he could use the ground drying out if he is to add to his tally.

9/2

3rd

2

(2)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

Solanna

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Ridden by Rossa Ryan (now on Kurios Lady) on last two starts, prevailing narrowly at Kempton (1m3f) before a close fourth at Southwell (1m3f); they were on AW and he ran only once on turf last year, when a respectable third off this mark at Haydock (1m2f, good) last July but he needs better than that.

7/2

Form: 275-13 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Added to his two turf wins when making all in a Class 6 at Wolverhampton (9.4f) last month; ran another solid race when third there last time but he was 3l behind Book Of Life and has some work to do to turn the tables with that rival.
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7th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: David Evans

Three AW wins last year, the latest over C&D in October and he's now back to that mark for the first time since; bits of encouragement since give him a place in calculations.

16/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Evans

Fast-finishing fourth over 1m2f at Lingfield in January but he hasn't found the same form in two subsequent outings there; Marquand up but others bring more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Fast-finishing fourth over C&D 19 days ago but he wasn't in the same form behind Tommy's Promise here one week later; Rossa Ryan booked and he's capable of a big run at this level.

6/1

9/1

Form: 3437-5

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m3f maiden at Kempton (Polytrack) last April but she's found it tough going in handicaps since, including in two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but she's now 1-7 and needs a hood to make a difference.
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17th

9

(16)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:20 Doncaster

Kingmont

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Harry Eustace

Won a 1m3f maiden at Kempton (AW) last April but she's found it tougher in handicaps since; the hood she wore when well held at Lingfield last month is quickly discarded; others are more obvious.

14/1

9th

5

(1)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Kingmont

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Won a 1m3f maiden at Kempton (Polytrack) last April but she's found it tough going in handicaps since, including in two runs this winter; mark continues to fall but she's now 1-7 and needs a hood to make a difference.

9/1

5th

3

(4)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

16:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingmont

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Winner of a 1m3f maiden at Kempton last April; failed to kick on for a switch to handicapping (mostly turf); faded at Lingfield (1m2f; 33-1) five weeks ago but is entitled to strip fitter for that - her first run since June - and a further 2lb ease in the weights is helpful; chance.

2/1

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Payout
Exacta £15.30
Straight Forecast £14.91
Tricast £93.59
Trifecta £118.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bearaway

The Times:

Book Of Life

The Star:

Solanna

D Express:

Graffiti

POSTDATA:

Crafter

The Guardian:

Book Of Life

Daily Record:

Solanna

RP RATINGS:

Bearaway

NEWMARKET:

Bearaway

Telegraph:

Bearaway

Daily Mail:

Bearaway

Daily Mirror:

Bearaway

The Sun:

Bearaway