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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5th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Sharma dAmour

9st 9lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Course win (1m) on her handicap debut last April; in and out since but she ran well for second at Bath (1m, good) this April and a repeat would see her on the premises at this level; needs to bounce back from a poor run at Leicester 110 days ago.

8/1

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

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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4th

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Lingfield (AW)

Backer Bilk

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Has shown better form over hurdles than on the Flat in 2026 but may benefit from the return from this scenario, having gained sole success over C&D; second start for new yard.

12/1

8th

10

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 5

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Backer Bilk

9st 2lb

J: George Wood

T: Luke Dace

Sole win from 15 starts came at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) last February when trained by Jim & Suzi Best; 0-5 for his previous stable (Flat/hurdles) and has a hood applied on his first outing for Luke Dace.

20/1

6th

2

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Backer Bilk

11st 2lb

J: Nick Slatter

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Low-grade winner on the AW who has shown some aptitude for hurdling, making the frame in run-of-the-mill 2m maidens at Hereford (good) and Huntingdon (good to firm); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but should feature in a weak race.

3/1

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

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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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5th

3

(3)

3rd Sep 2026

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1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

9st 8lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have come over C&D, the latest in February; probably needed his return from five months off here (1m) a fortnight ago, but he still needs to step up considerably; often pulls hard; stable also runs Boston Run.

16/1

11th

3

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Muy Muy Loco

9st 7lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

Both wins have been here over 1m2f, the most recent coming in February off 3lb higher; below his best over 1m3f at Kempton (refused ro settle) in March when last seen and will need them to go a good gallop now that he's dropping back to 1m.

8/1

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

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

7

(7)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Sandown

Dandy Khan

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

All five wins have been on AW at Lingfield and she's finished third there (7f/1m) in her last two runs; 0-14 on turf but she had some placed form at Windsor last summer and seems versatile ground-wise in this sphere; not ruled out

12/1

3rd

2

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

All five wins have been at this track, with one coming over C&D, the most recent coming off 1lb higher in February; can miss the break, just as she she did when keeping on into third here over 7f last time, but drops in grade and makes the shortlist.

6/1

3rd

9

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

9st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim Boyle

Back on her last winning mark (C&D in February) following a couple of below-par efforts on turf; ought to fare better but Daisy Roots is perhaps her trainer's most interesting contender.

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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5th

7

(2)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Its Life

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Kathy Turner

Resumed from a layoff in good nick, her stamina carrying the day over 1m on comeback before a solid effort off her revised mark over C&D last time; one to consider under Billy Loughnane in first-time headgear.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Its Life

9st 7lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

Far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but just did enough to cause 22-1 surprise on recent seasonal debut at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; front pair clear), and could be seen to even better effect now back up in trip.

8/1

1st

3

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Salisbury

Its Life

9st 11lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Kathy Turner

0-15 under all codes and absent since well-held fourth over hurdles in October; will probably find this trip too sharp; best to look elsewhere.

33/1

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