April 10 / 17.53 Lingfield (AW)

17.53

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 98-5

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly in C&D maiden on seasonal debut; may take another step forward now handicapping; interesting, especially if the betting speaks positively.
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9th

10

(1)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Sharma dAmour

8st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Denis Coakley

Back from five months off in good form, set a lot to do and nearest at the finish when second of 14 in 1m Bath handicap last month; she can go well again.

7/1

2nd

12

(12)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Sharma dAmour

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Won second time out last spring and a reproduction wouldn't surprise, as she was not suited by the way the race panned out on AW comeback; on a competitive mark now for a yard enjoying a good spell and she is one to consider.

6/1

5th

10

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:42 Lingfield (AW)

Sharma dAmour

8st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Denis Coakley

Made a winning handicap debut over C&D last April when rated 3lb higher; failed to progress afterwards but she may be refreshed by a break and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

11/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8-2123 C BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Record of 2123 (over 8.5f/1m2f) since handicapping, the win at this course; proving consistent and he's the only runner in this field who isn't a maiden; respected, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.
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3rd

5

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

18:00 Huntingdon

Backer Bilk

10st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade AW winner; did not achieve huge amount when well-held second of seven behind short-odds favourite at Hereford (2m, good) a fortnight ago, his second hurdle run, but might collect another minor prize here.

6/1

2nd

7

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

18:12 Hereford

Backer Bilk

10st 12lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Has shown most of his Flat form on AW, winning once; never landed a blow over C&D switched to hurdles last time but this looks a weaker race.

13/2

7th

11

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Backer Bilk

10st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

1m2f winner 14 months ago; has always operated at a modest level and likely best watched on this hurdle debut.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 60653-

Last run: 143 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed promise switched to handicap level last autumn, placed at Wolverhampton (8.5f) latest occasion; may be capable of progress this year; one to consider.
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7th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Skyelight

9st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Dean Ivory

Reappeared with creditable third in a Lingfield handicap (1m, AW) in April but she's taken backward steps in three runs since; record is now 0-9 and has plenty to prove at this new trip.

10/1

5

(9)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Skyelight

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Dean Ivory

Beat only one of his five rivals home at Nottingham (8.5f, good) 48 days ago but her best two efforts have been on AW; place claims.

5/1

4/1

Form: 6-924

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement over 7f here (maiden/handicap) the last twice, making the frame both times, while shaping as if this return to 1m will suit; possibilities.
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8th

8

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 6

15:50 Epsom

Spoilt

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Has shown some promise on AW but she was a remote fourth of five on turf debut at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) in June; still lightly raced and cheekpieces are added after a short break, but she needs to leave that latest form well behind.

25/1

3

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield

Spoilt

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Continuing to improve at the gentlest of rates despite usually getting something wrong, be that breaking slowly, racing lazily or (latest) refusing to settle; switch to turf and step up to 1m1f ask fresh questions.

7/1

14/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has three duck eggs next to his name but hinted at improvement (beaten just under 7l) here most recently; could have something better to offer in handicaps.
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6th

8

(5)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

8st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Finished two places behind Seventy over 1m2f at Lingfield 19 days ago, having won over the same track and trip under Harry Davies the time before; settling him early with a furlong further to race will be the key.

7/1

5th

10

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Simon Dow

Tricky customer but in good form over C&D lately, notably when sweeping from last (started slowly) to first three weeks ago; every chance of following up if in a similar mood, with a good chunk of his 4lb rise offset by Mason Paetel's claim.

3/1

1st

1

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:05 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon Dow

Tricky customer but arrived on the scene late and fast to win a C&D handicap last October; held his form with respectable frame efforts here (1m2f) in both subsequent runs and has claims if he can find some extra spark.

9/2

16/1

Form: 0464-8

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden who ran as if something was amiss at this course (6f) two months ago for new yard; the betting may prove best guide to expectations.
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6th

9

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has nothing to prove under the conditions having won five times over 7f-1m here during the winter, but they were all at Class 6 level and she may again find this sort of company a shade warm.

28/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

She has enjoyed a productive winter for her new connections, winning five races here; last week's third (1m), while respectable, came in a lower grade against other females and she looks vulnerable today.

10/1

3rd

6

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

16:17 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Five course wins this winter, including over this trip; disappointing effort here two weeks ago and she needs to rebound with a career best.

12/1

25/1

Form: 9-4560

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress for Ollie Sangster, latterly in handicaps; sold for 1,000gns since last run; opposed unless the market suggests otherwise.
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5

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Chepstow

Boundless Poet

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Never progressed for Ollie Sangster and was sold for 1,000gns; beaten nearly 20l on stable debut in a 1m handicap and unraced beyond that far.

50/1

5

(9)

21st May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Chepstow

Boundless Poet

9st 1lb

J: Ethan Jones

T: Ben Lund

Never progressed for Ollie Sangster and was sold for 1,000gns; beaten nearly 20l on stable debut in a 1m handicap and unraced beyond that far.

50/1

7th

9

(10)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Boundless Poet

9st 2lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Ben Lund

raced wide, towards rear and hung right

25/1

16/1

Form: 009-

Last run: 302 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante who is far from solid on her 2yo form and has been absent for ten months; best watched unless the market speaks favourably.
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4th

6

3rd Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:28 Fontwell

Its Life

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Kathy Turner

Only ninth at Bath three days ago and that was after a forgettable handicap debut over hurdles; 7lb wrong here.

50/1

14

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 6

14:52 Bath

Its Life

8st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Kathy Turner

13-race maiden who has been hurdling and others have more pressing claims back on the Flat.

50/1

6th

9

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:55 Newton Abbot

Its Life

10st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kathy Turner

Went close in basement-grade AW race in June and has shown minor promise in three juvenile hurdles this summer (good to firm/good) but faces a tough task from 12lb out of the weights on this handicap hurdle debut.

20/1

Form: 577-46

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who has bits of encouraging form; disappointing last time but is related to several winners for her connections and may still do better; remains of interest at this sort of level.
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9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

9th

2

(2)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:53 Lingfield (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

led

13/2

6th

3

(7)

15th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:10 Southwell (AW)

Eva Dickson

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charlie Johnston

Yet to be placed after five starts but last month's Wolverhampton fourth (7f) was a fairly good effort and today's longer trip may unlock some improvement.

11/2

Non-runners

Northern Blaze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £13.91
Tricast £37.14
Trifecta £60.70

Selections

The Times:

Backer Bilk

POSTDATA:

Spoilt

LAMBOURN:

Northern Blaze

SPOTLIGHT:

Eva Dickson

RP RATINGS:

Eva Dickson

The Guardian:

Spoilt

D Express:

Spoilt

Telegraph:

Northern Blaze

The Sun:

Northern Blaze

Daily Mail:

Backer Bilk

Daily Mirror:

Backer Bilk

The Star:

Backer Bilk

Daily Record:

Backer Bilk