February 28 / 16.45 Lingfield (AW)

16.45

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BetUK AWC Middle Distance Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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BetUK AWC Middle Distance Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1311-4 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Good effort at Kempton (1m3f) last time, taking his form figures in AW handicaps to 113114; this improving 6yo holds solid claims.
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9th

6

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

The Glen Rovers

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

7yo who is lightly raced for his age and made it 6-12 on AW when winning a competitive 1m2f handicap at Newcastle last month; achieved very little on turf at the start of his career but he's a different model now and he could be in the shake-up if the return to grass isn't an issue.

8/1

1st

12

(15)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

The Glen Rovers

8st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

Five AW wins between July 2024 and February 2025, including here; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since November, which puts him down the pecking order today.

25/1

5th

1

(1)

12th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

The Glen Rovers

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Lucy Wadham

Made giant strides on AW last winter; rocketed up the handicap as a consequence and his two runs back from an eight-month absence have been underwhelming; still 5lb higher than for his last win but this is at least an ease in grade.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4111-1 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly who is 4-4 since handicapping (all on AW) and gained the last two wins over C&D, latest in the Winter Oaks; shortlisted.
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2

(4)

10th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Charlottes Web

9st 5lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Made her breakthrough at Listed level over 1m4f at York (good to firm) in August; soft ground may have been an excuse on latest outing; player if straight back to form.

9/1

8th

1

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 1

16:00 Yarmouth

Charlottes Web

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Mostly progressive filly who followed a close third in a York Listed event (1m2.5f, good) in July by making her breakthrough at that level with a narrow but fairly convincing success over 1m4f at that track (good to firm) last month; should be fine back at this trip and she's a threat if soft ground proves no barrier.

9/2

1

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Charlottes Web

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Highly progressive in AW handicaps prior to creditable third of six in Group 3 at Newcastle (again AW) in June, all at about 1m2f; she's failed to match that back on turf (good; unraced on firmer) for her last two outings, but kept on steadily for a close third of 12 (on the heels of Rainbows Edge) in Listed race here on latest to give some hope for this new trip.

5/1

33/1

  • Place: £26.40

Form: 210-70 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
1m2f turf winner in France; far from solid judged on his two British efforts, both on AW; others preferred.
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5th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Kind Of Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; well handicapped on his best form for Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's struggled in last four starts including two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 1-14 and he has something to prove.

16/1

10th

1

(7)

20th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kind Of Kiss

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; not far away on several outings for Kevin Philippart De Foy but ended his time with that yard on a low note and tailed off on reappearance for new stable last month; now tongue tied first time.

40/1

6th

1

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Kind Of Kiss

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; runner-up off this mark at Kempton (1m4f, Class 3; 11-1) last July, before disappointing on final two starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy; changed hands in October for 21,000gns; merits a market check on first start for new trainer.

7/1

Form: 743V6- CD BF

Last run: 84 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Disappointing when last seen but won this race (off 2lb lower) in 2024 prior to running well in the Easter Classic; big player on that form.
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7th

5

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Penzance

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Loughnane

Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when runner-up off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) recently on his second start for this yard; however, he's 5-22 on AW as opposed to 0-11 on Flat turf, and needs to back up that latest performance now back on grass.

12/1

2nd

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Lingfield (AW)

Penzance

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has been a smart performer in his time (rated 18lb higher), but well below form in his last two starts including on stable debut here (1m2f) last month; tongue-tie removed after one use; look elsewhere.

11/1

11th

7

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Penzance

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Mark Loughnane

Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form.

33/1

11/2

Form: 9982-3 C BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Only ninth in this race last year; back in better form (over 1m) since being gelded, shaping as if this return to 1m2f is worth exploring.
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2

(1)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Dragon Icon

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time.

9/2

12

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Dragon Icon

8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix.

8/1

4

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

Dragon Icon

10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though.

11/2

33/1

Form: 055-69 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Creditable sixth in this contest 12 months ago but was in better form at the time; first-time visor needs to spark a resurgent display.
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8th

5

(6)

2nd Feb 2026

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2m 0f 120y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Civil Law

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Five-time course winner, but he's never scored beyond 1m2f and his last success was in November 2023; well handicapped on his old form but he's been well held in last four starts and latest was over 1m6f here last month; opposable.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 19008- CD

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner but has to overcome a career-high mark and lack of recent match practice (off since July); opposed.
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6th

3

(4)

12th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Multiple C&D winner, the latest last August when rated 5lb higher; obvious chance if anywhere near that level but he has been struggling more recently; the return to 1m2f will help but not a solid option.

14/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Storm Catcher

10st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Has done nearly all his winning at about 1m2f, most recently last August; inconsistent since but drops back in grade off a workable mark; stayed on for creditable effort in sole attempt over 1m4f.

16/1

11th

6

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

14:50 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Catcher

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Pearce

Eight-time AW winner and first and second in two of his four races here; didn't run at all badly last time at Lingfield (1m2f) but looks vulnerable at the minute in a race of this nature.

40/1

16/1

Form: 5-4342 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent on AW since last turf success; however, he is now 0-13 in this sphere and looks unlikely to break the duck in this field.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Urban Sprawl

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Already a three-time scorer (around 1m) in 2025 and he comes here on the back of a very good second of 13 in 1m Newcastle handicap; must enter calculations off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

5

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Urban Sprawl

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Charlie Johnston

Career win number eight when prevailing narrowly in a Class 4 at Beverley (extended 1m) and tends to find Class 2s too tough these days, so excused his Doncaster run; only 1-17 on the AW but could be a factor.

14/1

10th

12

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Urban Sprawl

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Charlie Johnston

Tough sort but has done his winning this year in Class 4, including at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) last time when taking record to 8-55; faces a tougher task back up two grades.

14/1

Form: 9251-1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Irish 4yo who has low mileage; scored at Dundalk (10.5f; maiden/handicap) the last twice and could well improve further; commands respect.
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10th

18

(14)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Genoah

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins on the AW, has only raced five times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Genoah

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins on AW, has raced only four times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface but has to be taken seriously off this mark, 10lb below AW rating; most recent success in January was in a 1m4f conditions race.

11/2

25/1

Form: P5617- C

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Creditable third in this contest 12 months ago but had the benefit of recent match practice, which he now lacks (absent since October).
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4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:54 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

4lb lower than when winning over this trip at Sandown (good to firm) last summer, but heavy defeats in his last four outings leave him with plenty to prove.

20/1

6th

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Youthful King

9st 7lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Luke Dace

Three-time winner at 1m2f (good to firm) although that was back in 2022/23 and his last success came over 1m6f at Sandown in July; tailed off on final start last term and two runs (1m4f) this season contained little encouragement.

40/1

8th

1

(7)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Youthful King

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

C&D winner but he ended 2025 below par and beat one on his return from six months off in 1m4f Kempton handicap three weeks ago; needs to take a major step forward.

25/1

Form: 81-61 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won narrowly at Newcastle (1m2f) this month, taking record to 2-4; upped in class but may show further progress; one to consider.
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6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:16 Listowel

Royal Approval

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time AW winner on the Flat; okay efforts in maiden hurdles at Navan and Limerick last autumn without really threatening to win; will qualify for a handicap mark after this.

6/1

11

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

13:45 Limerick

Royal Approval

11st 7lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Triple AW winner over 1m2f for Andrew Balding before being sold for 48,000gns; was beaten 26l on debut over hurdles at Navan and has to improve loads.

25/1

9

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Royal Approval

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Three-time Newcastle winner for Andrew Balding; 48,000gns recruit to a top stable; AW rating of 86, has to taken seriously.

4/1

12/1

Form: 311-42

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
In good form at Wolverhampton (9.5f) since November, winning twice; went close last time; faces a tougher assignment in this field.
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10th

4

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Second at this meeting in 2024 but only eighth in this race last year; had an excellent autumn on AW and won again in January, but he's struggled to make an impact in recent AW starts and his record is a lot stronger at up to 1m3f than at about 1m4f.

33/1

14th

3

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Code

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

He's never won off a mark this high and he needs to produce more than he's managed at Kempton and Lingfield on his last three starts; however, before those he won a 13-runner handicap over C&D with something to spare and the return to Newcastle could be in his favour; not ruled out each-way.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.30
Straight Forecast £32.27
Tricast £1957.10
Trifecta £3881.20

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Charlotte's Web

SPOTLIGHT:

Genoah

LAMBOURN:

Royal Approval

D Express:

Penzance

POSTDATA:

Urban Sprawl

Telegraph:

The Glen Rovers

RP RATINGS:

Dragon Icon

The Sun:

King's Code

TOPSPEED:

Youthful King

Daily Mail:

Charlotte's Web

Daily Mirror:

Charlotte's Web

Daily Record:

Genoah

The Times:

Royal Approval

The Star:

Penzance

The Guardian:

Urban Sprawl