March 24 / 16.17 Lingfield (AW)

16.17

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  • Prize money: £3942
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 16- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
325,000gns yearling; made an impressive winning debut at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last July and wasn't disgraced when sixth of 11 in a Group 3 at York (7f, good to firm) the following month; closely related to an AW winner and a half-brother to another (Crafter, runs in the 2.17); returns from seven months off in a tongue-tie having undergone wind surgery; market informative.
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2

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 143y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Diablo Rojo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Lightly raced 3yo whose best effort by some way came when second in Group 3 at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in April; that form has worked out well, with winner Big Mojo landing last week's Sprint Cup and third-placed Ain't Nobody taking second in the Nunthorpe, and he had an excuse (finished lame) when down the field in Group 1 Commonwealth Cup on his only subsequent outing; has since changed trainers (same ownership and stable); may still be unexposed.

14/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Diablo Rojo

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Raphael E Freire

Fourth in Group 3 Greenham (7f, good) and improved again to keep on for close second in Group 3 Trial over C&D (good to firm); had the benefit of race fitness in the latter, unlike Big Mojo (first) and Ain't Nobody (third), but should finish to good effect in this big field; a visor goes on; each-way possible.

66/1

2nd

7

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Ascot

Diablo Rojo

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Has run four times and won novice races at Redcar (6f, good to firm) and at Lingfield (6f, AW; last month); hasn't run badly in Group 3s on his other two outings, the latest in the Greenham (7f) this month, but it's likely he'll need to take a sizeable step forward today.

20/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5-1 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Showed a combination of greenness and ability on his debut, but despite again running green he won a novice over this C&D with plenty of authority in January; this is harder, but he remains open to further improvement and being proven under the conditions must count for something.
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6th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Hello Zaman

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Runner-up in a Kempton handicap in June (6f) off a 3lb higher mark; not matched it twice in the meantime but has been gelded since his latest run and this mark should be within range; more appealing than many.

9/2

1

(8)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:07 Kempton (AW)

Hello Zaman

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Often leads, as when wide-margin winner of 6f Lingfield novice in January; had a tough task on handicap debut but two subsequent defeats, over C&D and at Wolverhampton, suggest he has his share of weight.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 31- D

Last run: 95 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising debut when winning a Southwell novice (6f, Tapeta) in December; the form of that race hasn't really worked out, though, and he may need a stiffer test than this now.
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4th

4

(1)

16th Oct 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but there have been some near misses this summer, including when half a length behind Abbey Heights at Wolverhampton in June; gelded since last in action and he returns with his stable going well; good draw and he's high on the list.

4/1

13

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Don Pacifico

8st 13lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Yet to win a handicap but he has some solid form to his name, notably seconds at Haydock and Wolverhampton; 2lb well in but there are other improving sorts on show.

12/1

4

(5)

30th Jun 2025

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0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Don Pacifico

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won over 6f on Southwell Tapeta on second start; can probably still raise his game in 6f handicaps, having had a poor run at Newcastle on first attempt and running to a useful level at Haydock in May before a shade onepaced in fourth at Windsor since; the likely good pace here will suit.

4/1

5/4

Form: 51- D

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Showed ability on debut and built on it with a tongue-tie enlisted when winning a Kempton novice (6f, Polytrack) in October; the form of that race has worked out very well and he is much respected back from six months off.
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7th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Gallant

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Wins for Andrew Balding came on Polytrack, latterly off this mark over 1m last summer; a slow start did for him down to 5f last time and, while he doesn't always look the easiest and can lug left, he's capable if things fall his way.

8/1

11th

2

(15)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Gallant

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Oli Rix

Both wins and most of his best RPRs have come on AW but his turf runs have come in stronger company than this; drops to 5f for the first time in his career; others look safer.

14/1

6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Gallant

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Oli Rix

Ran his best race for new connections when a front-running second of six at Chelmsford three weeks ago (6f); runs off the same mark here and has a C&D win on his record; one to consider.

5/2

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Earthlight gelding; 72,000euros foal, 220,000gns yearling, 16,000gns 2yo; half-brother to 5f/6f winner Pipsy (including 2yo/AW/US Grade 3; RPR 104); dam unraced half-sister to French 12.5f Group 2 winner Ziyad, out of half-sister to top-class middle-distance filly Aquarelliste; faces a daunting task in this field on debut.
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8th

10

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Maury

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Front-runner who finished unplaced in his first 11 starts, but made a winning reappearance here on the AW in March; posted another solid effort at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; beaten 1l) 11 days ago and has claims if handling this switch back to turf.

5/1

4th

11

(3)

8th May 2026

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maury

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

Front-runner who finished unplaced in his first 11 starts, but improved to make a successful reappearance at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in March; not hard to pick holes in the form, though.

7/1

1st

9

(3)

25th Mar 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Maury

9st 0lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Craig Benton

11-race maiden who has yet to be placed and was beaten 11l here in his final run last year; looks opposable back from 141 days off.

25/1

Form: 8

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
28-1 when a well-beaten eighth of ten on last month's Southwell debut (7f, Tapeta); handicaps over further should suit in due course.
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7

(11)

11th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Pure Imagination

9st 3lb

J: George Wood

T: Michael Keady

Little in her first three outings, but much better when second of nine on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in May (winner landed her next three starts); off since but still worth a second look.

7/1

6

(3)

22nd May 2025

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1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Imagination

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Not too many positives to be gleaned from her first three appearances (6f-7f novice/maidens, peak RPR 41); switches to handicapping in newly applied headgear, with her pedigree at least suggesting that she'll cope with this extra yardage; others preferred.

14/1

6

(3)

22nd May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pure Imagination

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Keady

Not too many positives to be gleaned from her first three appearances (6f-7f novice/maidens, peak RPR 41); switches to handicapping in newly applied headgear, with her pedigree at least suggesting that she'll cope with this extra yardage; others preferred.

14/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 257 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out the back in both starts at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last summer; no appeal.
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4th

5

(5)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield

Sassy Sprezzatura

8st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Showed little in two starts last year and beat only one rival home on her return at Lingfield (6f, AW) in March; now drops to 5f with the tonuge-tie on for handicap/turf debut; watch the betting.

11/2

4th

5

(5)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:05 Lingfield

Sassy Sprezzatura

8st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Showed little in two starts last year and beat only one rival home on her return at Lingfield (6f, AW) in March; now drops to 5f with the tonuge-tie on for handicap/turf debut; watch the betting.

11/2

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Pinatubo gelding; picked up from Godolphin for 4,000gns in October; half-brother to winners Silver Jubilee (6f/1m including UAE dirt/Qatar; RPR 91) and Specialisation (8.6f AW; 82); unraced dam closely related to Listed winners Ferdoos (1m4f; dam of 1m2f Group 1 winner Nezwaah) and Brusco (14.5f/1m7f); this looks a hot race in which to make his debut; stable also runs fellow newcomer Maury.
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9th

6

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Luzon Prince

9st 5lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Huge prices and well beaten in three runs this spring (6f and 7f; AW); makes handicap debut at a realistic level but improvement is essential.

25/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luzon Prince

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

mounted on course and taken down early, in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

66/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Luzon Prince

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Craig Benton

mounted on course and taken down early, in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.80
Straight Forecast £7.75
Trifecta £13.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Gallant

The Times:

Hello Zaman

POSTDATA:

Don Pacifico

The Guardian:

Diablo Rojo

NEWMARKET:

Don Pacifico

RP RATINGS:

Gallant

TOPSPEED:

Gallant

LAMBOURN:

Gallant

D Express:

Gallant

Daily Mirror:

Gallant

The Star:

Gallant

Daily Record:

Gallant

The Sun:

Diablo Rojo

Telegraph:

Hello Zaman

Daily Mail:

Hello Zaman