February 28 / 17.20 Lingfield (AW)

17.20

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BetMGM AWC Mile Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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BetMGM AWC Mile Trial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 454-11

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
He has looked an improved performer since returning to action (gelded during his absence) this year, following an easy 8.6f maiden win at Wolverhampton with a front-running success in a handicap over the same C&D 17 days later; 6lb rise asks more of him but he could be up to the task.
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14th

6

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Destructive

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Low-mileage 4yo who is 3-3 since being gelded (maiden previously), most recently winning with something to spare at Lingfield (1m) in the trial for this race; on a roll and holds strong claims.

8/1

14th

6

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Destructive

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Low-mileage 4yo who is 3-3 since being gelded (maiden previously), most recently winning with something to spare at Lingfield (1m) in the trial for this race; on a roll and holds strong claims.

8/1

1st

5

(6)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Destructive

8st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Michael Bell

He has looked an improved performer since returning to action (gelded during his absence) this year, following an easy 8.6f maiden win at Wolverhampton with a front-running success in a handicap over the same C&D 17 days later; 6lb rise asks more of him but he could be up to the task.

7/2

10/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 691-52 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a useful event at Chelmsford in December (1m) and comes here on the back of a good second at Kempton nine days ago; not quite so good over C&D in between those two runs though and others look stronger.
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1st

1

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ed Dunlop

Having dropped 1lb below his last winning mark he returned to form when third of 13 over C&D a fortnight ago (good to firm; Final Night second); he can be in the mix back up 1lb if backing up that latest performance.

8/1

3rd

8

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Sterling Knight

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Fine stable servant with 11 wins to his name, although recent efforts have been underwhelming; only seventh of ten at the Craven meeting here and he needs to be revived by the presence of Ryan Moore in the saddle.

18/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 8595-2 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Good record on AW, including a defeat of Talis Evolvere over C&D last January; second of 12 at Newcastle six weeks ago was right up there with his best form; another big run on the cards.
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8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

8

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 2

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Roger Varian

Drawn a blank since January 2024 but he hasn't had much clemency from the handicapper; latest AW run saw him finish fourth at Newcastle in June having met trouble in running and he will be in the shake-up if anywhere near that level.

5/1

8/1

Form: 1134-2 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ended 2024 in good form and ran right up to his best when second over C&D six weeks ago; 1lb rise in a stronger race today but may not have reached his ceiling just yet.
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7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

4th

6

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Kalamunda

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner but he was reluctant to race at Kempton (tailed off) last month and finished well held back off a lower turf mark at Sandown (1m, good) last time; record on grass is 0-9 and others are preferred.

14/1

4

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Sandown

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Well handicapped on this year's AW form but reluctant to race when well beaten at Kempton (1m, AW) last month and he has a lower turf mark for a very good reason (0-8 on grass as opposed to 5-12 on AW).

10/1

Form: 2027-6 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Irish raider; usually races prominently; has gone well fresh in the past so no guarantee he'll take a big step forward from last week's return to action at Dundalk; not impossibly treated but others appeal more for win purposes.
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3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 42363-

Last run: 132 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
No win since coming from off the pace to win a Group 2 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in August 2023; had some fine form in defeat last year though, placed in the Lockinge and rounding off his season with a good third in the Balmoral Handicap (1m, soft) on Champions Day; stall 1 not ideal for a slow starter and he'll need to circle the field in the straight but he has the ability to play a starring role if they go hard early.
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15th

4

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 9lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

His only turf wins came in a Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, but they were in 2023 and he needs the cards to drop right for his late bids; scored on AW in January but subsequent form, including when 40-1 in the Victoria Cup last Saturday, isn't good enough.

40/1

20th

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Very useful but rather needs the cards to drop right and gained his only turf wins, namely in Royal Ascot handicap and Newbury Group 3, in 2023; peak AW form this year when scoring in January; finished seventh (off 4lb higher) in this contest 12 months ago.

25/1

9/1

Form: 045-73

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Strong form at 6f/7f and his third at Southwell two weeks ago was perfectly respectable; unplaced in both 1m runs but leaves the impression he'll stay it around here; others preferred for win purposes all the same.
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3rd

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

Form: 69501- D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won the 1m handicap at Newcastle on Good Friday off 4lb lower; a repeat is likely to be the main focus this spring but he won at Chelmsford (7f) in December and he is still feasibly weighted on his 2024 best; stable also run Witch Hunter.
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8th

6

(7)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

17:00 Windsor

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Five-time AW scorer who is only 1-19 on turf; admittedly faced a stiffer task in Class 2 event returned to grass last time and this looks more suitable; mark is workable.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Talis Evolvere

8st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

1-18 on turf but his only two appearances at this track saw him take third in the Spring Cup and this race in 2024; operating a bit below that level since last August, which, despite some AW success, has to put him down the pecking order in such a hot race.

33/1

12/1

Form: 172-27 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
C&D win last April; runner-up in handicaps at around this trip at Southwell and Wolverhampton this winter but his form dipped back at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (9.5f); cheekpieces now added.
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14

(20)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Cynosure

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly on AW, reaching a fairly useful standard; posted good efforts in November/January but form dipped last month; something to prove off current mark in this warm event back on turf.

33/1

9th

9

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Cynosure

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Andrew Balding

C&D win last April; runner-up in handicaps at around this trip at Southwell and Wolverhampton this winter but his form dipped back at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (9.5f); cheekpieces now added.

12/1

7th

6

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cynosure

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five AW starts, on the latest collared only in the final strides by the reopposing Smart Hero over 8.6f here; this low-mileage 4yo is likely to give another good account.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £62.10
Straight Forecast £67.77
Tricast £327.13
Trifecta £602.90

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Destructive

RP RATINGS:

Cynosure

Telegraph:

Fantastic Fox

Daily Mail:

Kalamunda

Daily Mirror:

Talis Evolvere

SPOTLIGHT:

Witch Hunter

The Times:

Destructive

The Guardian:

Destructive

The Sun:

Destructive

The Star:

Destructive

Daily Record:

Destructive

TOPSPEED:

Cynosure

POSTDATA:

Cynosure

D Express:

Fantastic Fox