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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7th

3

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Naasma

10st 0lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Pat Phelan

Course winner over 2m in October 2024 but her last three wins have been at Windsor over 11.5f; well held in three starts this year, albeit she wasn't helped by being caught wide at Lingfield last month.

16/1

6th

6

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Naasma

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Six-time winner, with four at Windsor (11.4f) and two on Polytrack (1m2f/2m); her last success was off 2lb higher last autumn but she's been disappointing in last two runs and needs to get back on track.

25/1

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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2nd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Patrick Morris

On a long losing run but he signalled he is ready to strike again when an unlucky-in-running third of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap a week ago, twice hampered in the straight; big shout off an unchanged mark.

11/4

3rd

6

(9)

26th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Patrick Morris

Just 2-43 with his sole success in Britain coming over 9.4f here; has finished runner-up in five of his seven starts over C&D and is lower in the weights than for all of them; capable of making some sort of impact.

6/1

7th

1

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Book Of Life

9st 9lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

Doesn't always appear the most resolute in a finish but he is regularly placed and conditions hold no terrors; each-way claims once more.

3/1

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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1st

6

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

19:33 Fontwell

Graffiti

11st 6lb

J: Megan Bevan

T: Gary Brown

Won juvenile hurdle over C&D in 2022; ended long losing run in basement-grade Flat race last month but has not run over hurdles since November 2024 and his current ability over jumps is tricky to gauge.

6/1

1st

3

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Graffiti

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

It's been a while since he got his head in front on the line; was beaten less than 3l at Windsor last month and drops into a classified; needs to be considered.

3/1

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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5th

7

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:25 Yarmouth

Solanna

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: John Butler

Scored off 2lb lower at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in June and has claims if judged on that performance but ought to have been suited by return to Polytrack when unplaced favourite at Kempton (1m4f) 18 days ago, and the forecast rain may not aid his cause here.

5/1

6th

1

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Solanna

10st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

Five-time course winner (1m-1m3f) who gained his third success on turf when winning under Billy Loughnane at Ffos Las (1m2f, good) in June; can't be dismissed back on the AW off this 2lb higher mark.

9/4

1st

2

(7)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Ffos Las

Solanna

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Butler

7-32 on the AW and 2-19 on turf, but he has performed well on grass in his last two starts, latterly over 1m2f at Yarmouth where he didn't get the clearest of runs; respected.

11/4

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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2nd

3

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Meet Me In Meraki

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: David Evans

No win on turf since successful over C&D (good to firm) in July 2024; losing run up to 12, but 4lb below his last winning mark and has won on soft ground; shortlisted.

4/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

18:10 Ffos Las

Meet Me In Meraki

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Placed here (1m2f, good) in June, after a break, and not discredited when second of four over C&D (good) last month; remains well handicapped on some of his winter AW form and can make his presence felt again.

4/1

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