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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10th

11

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

The Glen Rovers

9st 1lb

J: William Buick

T: Lucy Wadham

Lightly raced 7yo; has an impressive strike-rate but all six of his wins have come on the AW and he hasn't been placed in five runs on turf; bit more promise at York on latest but others still appeal more.

33/1

4th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

The Glen Rovers

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Lucy Wadham

Lightly raced 7yo; has an impressive strike-rate but all six of his wins have come on the AW and he hasn't been placed in four runs on turf; below par last time and has a fair bit to prove.

20/1

9th

8

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

The Glen Rovers

9st 2lb

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 C&D handicap over Easter; failed to get heavily involved back on turf at the York Dante meeting since but has to enter calculations now back on AW.

9/1

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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9th

7

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Kind Of Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Well handicapped on old form but well below best for new yard earlier this year and has since finished well held on debut over hurdles (following a wind op), though did run well to a point; others safer.

33/1

5th

3

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:42 Cartmel

Kind Of Kiss

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Useful on the Flat, albeit yet to add to French maiden win in spring 2024 and not at best for new stable this year; has good standard to reach on hurdling debut but could have a future over jumps; had wind op in April.

10/1

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

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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3rd

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Penzance

11st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company three times in Britain this summer; well beaten back in handicap company at Galway earlier this month but okay fourth of eight in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time (2m1f, good to yielding); place chance.

15/1

4th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

13:45 Tramore

Penzance

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain this summer at Stratford (twice) and after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); no show on handicap debut at Galway and back into maiden company probably with a bit to find.

10/1

11th

12

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Penzance

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Not the force of old (one-time useful Flat handicapper) but runner-up on latest three starts in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain; twice at Stratford and most recently after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); handicap debut and doesn't exactly appear thrown in.

10/1

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

Standard

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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7th

3

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Genoah

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid AW strike rate of 4-8 including back-to-back wins here in the winter over this trip and 1m4f; is 5lb higher than when scoring over C&D in December and running okay on turf in recent starts; could go well back on his favourite surface.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins at Dundalk, but winless on the grass; Curragh second suggested he might put that right, but laboured enough effort when favourite at Navan; looks held by Letiza on that running.

7/1

5th

4

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Genoah

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Solid strike rate on the AW (4-8) but remains a maiden on turf after seven starts; however, ran an excellent race to finish a 4l second of 12 in this headgear at the Curragh last time (1m2f, gd-fm); enters calculations off the same mark here.

5/2

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

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Youthful King

9st 5lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Luke Dace

Usually apprentice ridden but Jude Fernandes rides him for the first time; 6lb lower than when winning at Sandown (1m6f, good to firm) last June; he has not beaten many in his four starts this season, coming last in a four-runner race last time, but can't be dismissed and the hood he often wore last term (and first run this year) is reinstated.

10/1

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

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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6th

3

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Royal Approval

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gordon Elliott

Fine record of 3-5 on the AW for Andrew Balding; 0-3 on turf on the Flat for that yard and hasn't troubled the judge in three runs over hurdles since joining this stable; pulled up over timber at Listowel after break latest; questions to answer.

9/4

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

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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8th

2

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:41 Windsor

Kings Code

10st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Five turf wins but has done most of his winning on the AW; surprising to see blinkers back on having won in a visor at Chester last month and then beaten only 4l in a Class 2 handicap at Goodwood; if that doesn't backfire then has possibilities.

10/1

8th

11

(9)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Kings Code

8st 12lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took form to a new level on AW early this year, which he's not repeated but winning at Chester (1m2f, good) 18 days ago was a return to his best turf form; back up 3lb today, well held in this race two years ago (his only handicap here) and he also has more to prove on ground firmer than good.

40/1

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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