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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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

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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6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

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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1st

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing run but a useful AW performer at his best; off 7 months before coming in only 11th in 1m1f York handicap on his return last month but this C&D winner bounce back.

5/1

11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

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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7th

2

(9)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

10st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Joseph Parr

Runner-up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in June but reportedly unsuited by the going when disappointing there two months ago; 0-12 on turf compared to 5-13 on the AW and makes some appeal back on this surface.

9/1

5th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Kalamunda

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner over 1m and he was runner-up on turf over this C&D two weeks ago on his first start for 270 days; the winner has won again since; has major claims in the returning cheekpieces.

15/8

2nd

10

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Kalamunda

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Drew a blank in 2025 after a successful time of things in 2024; returns from nine months off on a dangerous mark but he is a better horse on AW.

20/1

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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6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

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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7th

12

(5)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 10lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Normally ridden to be produced late, as when successful at Salisbury (7f, good) in June, but was given a straightforward ride to land a claimer over C&D (good) 20 days ago; this looks tougher however and more is required.

14/1

1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:22 Chester

Blue Prince

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

The last run wasn't his best (four ran) but he was bang there in his four previous races, all handicaps at 7f/1m; drops into a claimer on favourable terms and must have every chance; has run well here before.

5/4

3rd

2

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:51 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Justified favouritism at Salisbury (7f, good) on penultimate start and consistent otherwise this season; creditable third at Kempton (1m, AW) last time; still well treated on peak form, which includes a win off 4lb higher at Glorious Goodwood two years ago; solid.

15/8

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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10th

2

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

6lb below his last winning mark and does have form on soft ground, but he finished behind four of these over C&D (good to firm) on his penultimate start and a record of 1-24 on turf does pose a question.

16/1

5th

4

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Talis Evolvere

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have come on AW, including C&D; last won at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January; not so good on turf of late but he's dangerously handicapped if the switch back to AW prompts a revival.

6/1

6th

1

(3)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Talis Evolvere

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Five of his six wins have been on the AW but consistent handicapper on all surfaces and ran well in a Class 3 at Doncaster latest (7f; fine at 1m); thereabouts.

11/2

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