February 28 / 15.00 Lingfield (AW)

15.00

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BetMGM AWC 3 Year Old Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM AWC 3 Year Old Trial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3212-1 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Had a couple of today's rivals in arrears when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle six weeks ago; up 5lb and had an apprentice taking off 7lb last time but he's not fully exposed just yet and should give it another good go; promise in one Polytrack run.
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7th

17

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

So Darn Hot

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning four times for previous yard; 2-5 on grass; mixed results on AW for new stable; ran respectably in sole 7f attempt but chance of landing this hot handicap partly depends on the effects of first-time headgear.

14/1

6th

10

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

So Darn Hot

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Met all sorts of trouble when down the field behind Berkshire Whisper here 12 months ago; beaten in races won by reopposing rivals in all three starts for his new stable this winter; edging down the weights and has a good apprentice booked but others still appeal more.

25/1

1

(7)

2nd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

So Darn Hot

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Quite a progressive sprinter on turf/AW, winning three times; suffered bad luck at Newcastle on Good Friday, then ran creditably to finish third at Newmarket (6f, good) last month; on same mark on this drop back in grade and he's respected.

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4611-1 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3-3 since moving into handicaps, the latest coming over C&D seven weeks ago; hasn't looked entirely straightforward and this represents his stiffest test to date.
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3rd

5

(10)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

16:23 Yarmouth

Carbine Harvester

9st 5lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW starts this year and he had been given a wind op before weakening on his return to turf at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago; nothing wrong with this mark and he drops in grade but the jury's out at the moment.

16/1

7th

10

(1)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:17 Windsor

Carbine Harvester

8st 11lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Ended 2025 with two good AW runs at Kempton; down the field in three AW runs this year but he has had a wind op since last seen; unplaced in four turf runs but the defeats have been in good races and he has shown promise on grass; well drawn and his 7lb lower turf mark heightens interest.

8/1

10th

2

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Carbine Harvester

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: William Haggas

Below best on both runs this year but failed to settle at Kempton last time, when a wide draw also didn't help; twice went close at Kempton (6f) towards the end of last year and this C&D winner is not written off.

13/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 422-91 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Left behind by So Darn Hot at Newcastle on his handicap debut/reappearance but he made no mistake with a wide-margin front-running win in a Southwell novice four weeks ago; won't be so easy pulling off those tactics against this calibre of opponent.
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4th

3

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Prominent racer, as when winning for the third time this year in a 6f handicap at Chester in August; has shown promise on Polytrack and he is one to take seriously despite his 4lb penalty.

3/1

1st

8

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Marchogion

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Inconsistent across his recent starts and well beaten at Ascot (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago, but prior to that he ran well when fourth of 17 at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); this 3yo has the advantage of stall 1 and is capable of a big run if back on song; unraced on slow ground.

5/1

8

(9)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Marchogion

9st 8lb

J: Per-Anders Graberg

T: Andrew Balding

Only fourth behind Prince Of India at Newmarket last month but he fared second best of the far-side group and it was another solid effort; conditions should suit but perhaps the handicapper has his measure now.

11/2

16/1

Form: 84221- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt for John O'Donoughue in Ireland, seeing off 18 rivals in a 6f Navan maiden last October; sold for 55,000gns later that month; hard to say he was well handicapped and cheekpieces worn the last twice are left off on his stable debut.
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9th

5

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Winless for his current yard and he ended last term under a cloud; needs to take a big step forward on his reappearance.

33/1

10

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Majestic Wave

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

First crack at a Class 5 handicap but is badly out of form; look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 4-31 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promise at Southwell on his first two starts; good step forward when beating three next-time-out winners at Kempton (6f; including Cressida Wildes) last month; likely there's mileage in this opening mark and he's high on the list.
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6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Successful over C&D (off 15lb lower) seven months ago in last turf attempt and has subsequently developed into a useful AW handicapper; possibilities, provided he transfers the improvement back to this sphere.

9/1

15

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Coul Angel

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

25/1

OUR TIP

4/1

Form: 211- D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Confirmed his debut promise by easily landing the odds in a 6f Wolverhampton novice last September; followed up back at Wolverhampton in November, giving 7lb and a comfortable beating to a pair who won their next start; fine sprinting prospect but connections wouldn't have chosen stall 12.
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2nd

3

(4)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Good Banter

9st 7lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won a modest 8.6f seller at Wolverhampton last September; not so good since and he'll need to be at his best to take this; is at least unexposed at the trip.

10/1

5th

6

(2)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Good Banter

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Ended his 2025 campaign in sellers, winning once and finishing third twice; well treated on best form but isn't sure to reproduce it and record of 0-8 in handicaps adds doubt.

10/1

Form: 36216- D

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a Chester maiden last June (6f, good); upset in the stalls before disappointing back at Chester two weeks later; gelded during his subsequent 231-day absence; improvement a must.
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4th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Most of his turf form is on good/good to firm; looks interesting on his best efforts last season but he was disappointing at Wolverhampton in March and sole win was in a maiden in June 2024; others preferred.

9/1

6th

4

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Flying Seagull

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Record is only 1-14 but he's on a reduced mark and returned after 233 days off with a creditable fourth over C&D last month; should benefit from that run and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

Form: 2450-1

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Promise early in his 2yo career; two lesser efforts last autumn saw him gelded and he returned from 117 days off to win a Dundalk maiden (5f) in good style 30 days ago; more needed now making his handicap debut.
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4th

1

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Red Evolution

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Useful sprinter won twice last year over 5f at Cork but has been absent since that last success in July; previously won a C&D maiden and is off a 6lb lower AW mark so has to be considered even though he lacks a recent run.

4/1

12/1

Form: 132-24 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Series of good runs since switched to AW but he was no match for So Darn Hot at Newcastle six weeks ago and was only fourth of five at Southwell three weeks ago; vulnerable to improvers.
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5th

13

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Yes Im Mali

8st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Won over C&D (good) last month on second stable start; midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good) next time before 1l second of 20 at York (6f, good) last Saturday; he could still have more to offer for this yard; respected.

13/2

2nd

9

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Yes Im Mali

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; found it harder in a Newbury Class 2 last weekend but could fare better with his sights lowered.

12/1

7th

15

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Yes Im Mali

8st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David O’Meara

Prevailed in big-field Class 5 event at Thirsk (6f, good) last month on second start for new yard; back up sharply in grade but gets weight all round and may remain competitive.

14/1

Form: 63003-

Last run: 137 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Highly tried after his winning 2yo debut and couldn't quite cut it in Group and Listed races; short of his best when third in a 5f novice at Wolverhampton when last seen in October; been gelded since; improvement required for the step up to 6f.
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3rd

4

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

16:05 Hamilton

Binadham

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Good efforts on his last three starts, not quite able to peg back Law Of Average's advantage when second at Bath four weeks ago (5f, firm); 2lb better off today and he should give his running again.

11/4

2nd

2

(2)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

17:20 Bath

Binadham

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Without a win since his debut at Yarmouth in April 2024 but he's posted three solid efforts since returning from an 85-day break, including in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wolverhampton eight days ago; switches back to turf with good claims.

2/1

3rd

2

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Binadham

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Yet to win on AW (0-7) and hasn't won anywhere since scoring on debut at Yarmouth (5f maiden) in April 2024; thereabouts lately, including when no extra close home over C&D (5-1) 32 days ago; newly applied cheekpieces are worth a go.

5/2

20/1

Form: 334-31

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the ninth attempt (fourth run for this yard) when beating two rivals at Chelmsford six weeks ago (5f); that was up there with her best form but more will be required to follow up back in handicap company.
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8th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Cressida Wildes

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Phil McEntee

Scored at Wolverhampton (5f) in February, but she was off for ten weeks before beating only one in 5f handicap at Ascot 23 days ago; has a bit to prove now.

25/1

17th

3

(16)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cressida Wildes

9st 8lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Ran out the ready winner of a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton in February but she failed to back it up at Chelmsford ten days later; she is effective on turf but looks up against it in this field on her return from a 72-day break.

25/1

4/1

Form: 202-51

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Exuberant sort; disappointing behind So Darn Hot at Newcastle on his reappearance last month but made no mistake in a 5f maiden back there eight days later; gelded afterwards; big player off a manageable mark.
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12th

11

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Motawahij

8st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: K R Burke

Exuberant sort; disappointing behind So Darn Hot at Newcastle on his reappearance last month but made no mistake in a 5f maiden back there eight days later; gelded afterwards; big player off a manageable mark.

4/1

1st

6

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Motawahij

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

4/9

1st

6

(8)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Motawahij

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

taken down early

4/9

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Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £36.14
Tricast £261.31
Trifecta £282.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Carbine Harvester

LAMBOURN:

Good Banter

SPOTLIGHT:

Motawahij

POSTDATA:

Marchogion

The Star:

Coul Angel

Daily Record:

Red Evolution

The Sun:

So Darn Hot

The Times:

Good Banter

D Express:

Good Banter

TOPSPEED:

Carbine Harvester

NEWMARKET:

Carbine Harvester

Telegraph:

Carbine Harvester

The Guardian:

Carbine Harvester

Daily Mail:

Carbine Harvester

Daily Mirror:

Motawahij