August 04 / 16.53 Lingfield

16.53

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

Form: 4356-2

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who is 0-7 but looked unlucky not to win when beaten a neck at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in June on her return from a year off; off another two months since and now 2lb higher, but still one for the shortlist.
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3rd

1

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Hilltop

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

C&D winner (good) last August and has won twice on the AW since, the latest in a small field at Newcastle (7f) in March; 76-day break since then not a problem having won twice after similar absences; likely to go well.

11/4

1st

3

(2)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hilltop

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won twice last year, latest at Wolverhampton in September off a mark 4lb lower than today's; beaten 5l when fourth at Southwell (also 7f, Tapeta) 67 days ago and has claims on her first start since.

11/4

Form: 068235 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Return to this trip may suit and he is 1lb lower than when beaten a head at Kempton (7f, AW) in May, but losing run now up to 14; drawn furthest from the stands' rail and minor honours again look his best hope.
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1st

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Chepstow

Serenity Dream

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Won a 6f handicap at Kempton in January and he has run several good races since, notably a narrow defeat back at Kempton two weeks ago; Billy Loughnane retains the ride; as this 5yo showed at Ascot in May, he's a strong contender back on fast turf.

5/2

2nd

5

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Serenity Dream

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

C&D winner in January off a 1lb higher mark than today's and he's posted some good efforts since, including when fifth of 18 in a 0-80 at Ascot in May; beaten about 3l when sixth at Goodwood (7f, soft) 25 days ago and now drops in grade.

6/1

6th

9

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Serenity Dream

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Win here last August (6f) came off 2lb lower; several good runs this year, including in a big field at Ascot four weeks ago, but others look stronger for win purposes.

10/1

Form: 580828

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1lb lower than for sole win at Newcastle (6f, AW) late last year but has finished no closer than sixth in nine attempts on turf.
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4th

5

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:43 Brighton

Jackson Street

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Usually seen on the AW and just 2lb higher than when winning at Lingfield (7f) in December; placed just once in 11 starts on turf, though, so not hard to have reservations.

20/1

Form: 9-5294 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 13 but he has dropped to a fair mark and is in pole position to exploit the stands' rail route; could go well.
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7th

9

(6)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Beau Jardine

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Notched a first success in over two years in 7f handicap at Lingfield last month; needs to back it up off a 5lb higher mark here in a change of headgear.

10/1

1st

10

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

Beau Jardine

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Denied clear run before keeping on to snatch respectable fourth over C&D (good) last month but remains without a win since 2024 and is not the percentage call.

6/1

5/1

Form: -24214 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form since returning in April, including when just getting the better of Classy Clarets over C&D (good) in June with Dark Sun in fourth; 4lb worse off now with the runner-up and only fourth of ten at Epsom (7f, good) last month, but the third horse from the latter race has won twice since; not the best drawn, but still respected back here.
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4th

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Daisy Roots

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Six-time winner, including twice on Polytrack at Lingfield, and her first two runs of the campaign were encouraging; below that level on turf last time but she is the type to bounce back.

12/1

7th

4

(7)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:54 Lingfield

Daisy Roots

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Jim Boyle

Won over C&D (good) last summer and has run well on the AW here in her last three outings; still 3lb above her highest winning mark, but ought to put up another bold show.

11/2

4th

4

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Daisy Roots

9st 8lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Scored over 1m here in September and returned from six months off with a good fourth of 11 over C&D 16 days ago; well in the mix.

8/1

Form: -94234

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
0-8 but has run consistently well in her last four starts under Laura Coughlan, including when beaten a neck off this mark over C&D (good to firm) in June; each-way claims again.
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4th

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Salisbury

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: James Bennett

Plenty of near-misses before finally off the mark over 5f at Bath four weeks ago; the cheekpieces have had a positive effect and the extra furlong looks fine; upped 5lb; needs considering.

6/1

1st

4

(15)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Dark Sun

9st 8lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: James Bennett

Is 0-18 but she arrives in good nick, cheekpieces fitted when fourth of 13 in 6f Brighton handicap 15 days ago; not out of things with headgear retained.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Dark Sun

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: James Bennett

0-17 record includes a near miss over 7f last summer and two over 6f early this year; Windsor 6f fourth three weeks ago confirms her place claims but it's not surprising that connections now reach for cheekpieces.

10/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 46-708

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
5lb lower than when second of eight at Chelmsford (7f, AW) last October and drops into a 0-70 for the first time, but hasn't matched that form since and now 0-12; others are more compelling.
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3

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Extrication

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

0-15; third of seven over C&D on his penultimate start; has dropped 11lb this calendar year and has a chance from this mark on several pieces of form in that period; below par at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) latest; jockey has been in the first four in 22-31 rides for this trainer (five seasons).

10/1

8th

2

(10)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Extrication

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Roger Teal

0-14; third of seven in an amateur riders' event at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month, but still to fully convince he wants this sort of trip; Tapeta debut.

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Extrication

11st 9lb

J: Mr Gonzalo Pineda Carmena

T: Roger Teal

0-13; down the field at Lingfield (7f, good) 17 days ago but he now returns to AW off a mark 8lb lower than when second of eight here over 7f in October; stamina for this far is a question mark but his pedigree suggests it's worth exploring (dam 1m2f/15.5f winner).

13/2

8th
4 (10)
King Cabo

16/1

Form: 850-09 CD

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Moderate in both starts this April and off another three months since (has run well fresh) but had also run poorly in his two starts prior to making all in this race from 3lb higher under Jack Dace (claimed 7lb then) last year; 2-2 over C&D and looks to be well drawn; interesting.
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8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

8

(1)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

King Cabo

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Struggling for form in 2025; down in the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but too much to prove for comfort.

33/1

Form: 001207 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
2-25 with both wins coming on the AW at Wolverhampton (5f/7f); beaten half a length by Daisy Roots over C&D in June and now 4lb better off, but two moderate efforts since raise questions.
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1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

1st

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives seeking a hat-trick after 7f turf wins at Musselburgh (good) and Catterick (good to firm), the latter with ease and his best effort for almost two years; still well treated on this first AW start since March and a repeat of either of his last two efforts would make him tough to beat.

6/5

1st

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and he was back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Tuesday, making virtually all under Jack Nicholls; yard continues in flying form and he's respected under a penalty.

100/30

Form: 253134 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 113 (latest win under Tyrese Cameron); now 8lb higher than for that success, but still one for the shortlist given his liking for this track.
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10th

13

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Blue Collar Lad

8st 4lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Daniel Steele

Winner of seven races but still 5lb higher than when last successful 12 months ago and this trip looks right on the limit of his stamina.

16/1

7th

10

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

8st 5lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Daniel Steele

Course winner who returned from five months off with a very good second of nine over C&D last month, faring best of those held up; a player nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

6

(9)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Collar Lad

9st 5lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Daniel Steele

Clearcut win in first-time blinkers on turf here (7f, soft) last June; several creditable efforts since but he was disappointing at Bath in his final run last autumn; has bit to prove with headgear missing after five months and this is competitive for the grade.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £21.39
Tricast £550.47

Selections

Telegraph:

Hilltop

SPOTLIGHT:

King Cabo

Daily Mirror:

Blue Collar Lad

POSTDATA:

Classy Clarets

The Times:

Beau Jardine

The Guardian:

Hilltop

Daily Mail:

Hilltop

D Express:

Hilltop

The Sun:

Hilltop

The Star:

Hilltop

RP RATINGS:

King Cabo

Daily Record:

Blue Collar Lad