August 04 / 13.53 Lingfield (AW)

13.53

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  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.68
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 8-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Definite signs of inexperience but also promise in two starts over 1m, on Wolverhampton AW and at Windsor (also hampered), the latter behind one who was a class apart; a good candidate for improvement and can go well.
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9th

5

(11)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hachiman

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Wildly inconsistent for the Crisford yard and his current trainer; one of his better efforts back on turf last time but he's no certainty to build on it and his four previous efforts on Tapeta were ordinary.

12/1

3rd

12

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Hachiman

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won AW maiden for the Crisford stable last summer but started off for Ruth Carr with three underwhelming AW handicap runs in March/April; revival needed on turf return.

20/1

8th

7

(1)

5th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Hachiman

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won a Lingfield maiden (1m, Polytrack) for the Crisfords last autumn, but well held in all four handicaps including two for this yard; best watched.

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 26

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He's shaped better than the bare result over 6f at Salisbury and 7f at Chepstow; this extra furlong should suit but handicaps will be an option after today and that may be where his calling lies.
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3rd

12

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Newbury

Lord Montague

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jack Channon

Beat a regular bridesmaid in a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month; probably achieved more when third of seven on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m, AW) 17 days ago (runner-up has won since); each-way claims if handling the likely slow ground.

16/1

3rd

8

(2)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Montague

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Beaten a neck over C&D last month before winning a three-runner maiden at Brighton (7f, good to firm) 15 days ago; returns to 1m for his handicap debut and may yet have more to offer.

7/2

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

14:45 Brighton

Lord Montague

9st 7lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Has shown promise all three starts, latterly when inclined to pull hard from a wide stall over 1m at Lingfield (AW); will be happier back down in trip on that evidence and is shortlisted for a yard going well of late.

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 460

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
He ran to a useful level on debut at Kempton (1m, AW) in April but a long way short of that in two subsequent runs for Charles Hills; sold for 16,000gns in July; interesting to see how the betting goes on yard debut.
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1st

8

(7)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Sea Suite

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Record of 1-12 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he's held his form with three creditable efforts since; still looks on a workable mark and he's respected in suitable conditions back on turf.

7/2

4th

13

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sea Suite

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Record of 1-11 but his win came at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in March and he was a close third at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last time; 3lb higher here but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims back in trip; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

7/1

3rd

2

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Sea Suite

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when comfortably seeing off 11 rivals in a 7f handicap at Southwell (AW) last month; solid fourth at Musselburgh since and he shouldn't be inconvenienced by the return to 1m; arrives in better form than many; cheekpieces given another go; major player.

3/1

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pedigree leans more towards sprint trips than 1m and he found just the one pace when fourth of nine at Doncaster (7f, good; 14-1) in July; however, it was still a fair start and he should come on for it; thereabouts.
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7th

1

(6)

7th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: S Woods

Posted an improved effort when a close-up third of seven on his handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to soft) 231 days ago and has since undergone gelding/wind operations; also has the tongue-tie back on and he's a contender back on the AW.

8/1

9

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:02 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Grey

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: S Woods

Began career with two encouraging runs this summer and the tongue-tie he tried when faring less well at Chelmsford (1m) is now removed; could have a role to play on handicap debut.

16/1

5th
10 (5)
Ablon

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros yearling; first foal; by Le Havre out of runner-up over 1m3f-1m5f in France, sister to winners Know Thyself (Group-placed 1m 2yo/1m4f), Sanosuke (1m4f Flat/3m hurdle) and Aurum Sky (German 9.7f/1m3f); worth a market check but middle distances look her destination on pedigree.
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1st

3

(5)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Ablon

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Had no answer when the heavily backed favourite loomed large over 1m here two weeks ago but she was attempting to give him a stone and did well to stick on for second; fancied to cope with this drop in trip.

7/4

2nd

3

(3)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Ablon

9st 11lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

She made a pleasing start to her career when running on well for fifth at Lingfield (1m AW) last August, recording the fastest final-furlong split; unable to build on it at Goodwood one month later but that was 1m2f on heavy ground; still has potential and she returns to action in an ordinary maiden.

4/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gelding by Shaman; half-brother to multiple winner War Chant (7f-1m2f, two on AW; RPR 86) and Night Hero (Italian 1m2f); dam placed 5f AW/6f turf (54), half-sister to winners including Fashionesque (6f) and Zarrar (1m3f/1m4f; AW); looks unlikely on debut.
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4th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

18:12 Fontwell

Dodging The Bullet

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; also a maiden on the Flat, though was runner-up in a 1m3f AW handicap on final run in March; others are preferred.

40/1

2nd

3

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden who has raced mainly over 1m; ran respectably from the front at Kempton most recently; doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to a middle distance.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard J Bandey

Nine-race maiden including three runs over hurdles; showed some early promise on the Flat but he's not progressed and has finished down the field in three handicaps at Lingfield (1m2f/1m) this year; down the list.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest in bumpers and she was 100-1 for her Flat debut on Chelmsford AW (1m) in May, finishing a long way back; not of interest just yet.
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3

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Tinkerbell

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Hughie Morrison

From family of bumper winners; showed little in that sphere but clearly has ability, as shown when running well for a long way in C&D maiden (250-1) last month; never sighted over 7f since but it's time to take more interest in her now she's back at 1m on handicap debut; blinkers return.

16/1

6

(1)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:07 Kempton (AW)

Miss Tinkerbell

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Hughie Morrison

Made the frame in one of her bumper attempts and latest Flat effort was quite encouraging; however, form suggests she'll find better opportunities in handicaps soon.

33/1

7th

1

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Miss Tinkerbell

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Hughie Morrison

Modest in bumpers and she was 100-1 for her Flat debut on Chelmsford AW (1m) in May, finishing a long way back; not of interest just yet.

100/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 135 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Due to make debut last summer but she didn't appear until made favourite for 7f Wolverhampton AW maiden in March when shaping quite nicely in third of nine, lacking the pace to trouble the principals; this trip can suit; one of several to consider.
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8th

11

(4)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

13:53 Lingfield (AW)

Niyla Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Due to make debut last summer but she didn't appear until made favourite for 7f Wolverhampton AW maiden in March when shaping quite nicely in third of nine, lacking the pace to trouble the principals; this trip can suit; one of several to consider.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

22nd Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Niyla Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Hughes

42,000gns yearling; half-sister to a fair 1m2f winner in France (turf and AW); dam a Listed-placed 1m winner (100); Oisin Murphy has been booked for a newcomer who would need considering if the betting vibes are strong.

4/1

Form: 59

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-connected filly who has failed to beat a rival in two turf starts at 6f and 1m; first-time blinkers replace a hood; can only watch.
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13

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Questa Notte

8st 12lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made an encouraging start in handicaps when a close fifth at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month, but she was always in rear on her return visit (7f) nine days later; still unexposed but she has something to prove again after that last run.

20/1

8th

9

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Questa Notte

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Not beaten far into fifth in a 6f handicap here last week, just found wanting for pace in the home straight; 7f could suit and she's open to improvement after just four starts.

8/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Questa Notte

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Tailed off on turf on her first two starts (6f and 1m; good to firm); fared a bit better under a positive ride here last month (1m; blinkered first time) but still beaten 11l having weakened in the home straight; drops back to 6f for her handicap debut; market support should be noted.

12/1

33/1

Form: 85

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and has run green in two starts for different trainers, over 1m at Newmarket and Windsor; has improvement in him but needs this for further experience and a handicap mark.
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5th

7

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Newbury

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ross Burdon

AW record since November reads 12112 and he was beaten a nose at Kempton 11 days ago; however, his record on turf is 85000, including a tailed-off run at Musselburgh (1m4f, good) last month, so there are loud warning bells today.

5/1

2nd

8

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Dust Cover

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Record on the AW since November reads 1211 including when defying a wide draw over C&D in February; blew out completely at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month, but given his record on turf (85000) perhaps that performance isn't so hard to forgive; interesting back here.

5/1

14th

11

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Dust Cover

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Lightly raced before finding his stride upped in trip on AW this winter, winning three of his last four starts (Southwell/Kempton) and beaten a nose in the other; all those were 1m3f but the style of them, launching late bids, gives clear scope for further improvement over this extra 1f if he's as effective on turf.

8/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns foal; fourth foal; gelding by Sea The Stars; half-brother to winners Kyeema (Listed-placed 7f including 2yo/Australia; RPR 103) and Indemnify (1m; 96); dam 1m AW winner (83), half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Phoenix Of Spain; bred to be useful but this might be needed.
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5th

10

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Southwell (AW)

Karismatique

8st 13lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: J S Moore

0-7 but third in both visits here, the latest over 1m4f last month (winner has gone in again since); looked as though he would get further there and worth a second look.

8/1

3rd

11

(3)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Karismatique

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: J S Moore

Denied a clear run when keeping on for third here (1m3f) last month on second handicap start; failed to match that when fifth at Kempton (1m4f) ten days later but the return to Southwell could boost his claims.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns yearling; third foal; by Sea The Stars out of 7f/1m winner (including German Listed; RPR 106), half-sister to US 1m Grade 2 winner Passified and useful 6f/7f winner Zomerlust; interesting newcomer for yard that does well on AW, including in maidens.
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9th

15

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Pulsar Star

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Just five races, the first two for James Tate; runner-up three times, including on handicap debut in nine-runner race at Nottingham (1m, good) five weeks ago; return to 7f may well be fine and he's relatively unexposed, but taking on so many rivals from almost the widest draw asks a major question.

16/1

2nd

6

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

18:15 Nottingham

Pulsar Star

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Second on good turf for James Tate last autumn and has bettered that form when reaching the frame in AW novices over 1m and 7f for new yard; unexposed handicap newcomer.

15/2

2nd

2

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Pulsar Star

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Thomas Faulkner

Bang there over a furlong out and did best of the bigger-priced runners at the line when starting out for Thomas Faulkner at Southwell in December (1m); could step up in returning cheekpieces.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £63.70
Straight Forecast £58.94
Trifecta £120.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Niyla Breeze

D Express:

Pulsar Star

POSTDATA:

Hachiman

The Times:

Lord Montague

Telegraph:

Sea Suite

The Star:

Pulsar Star

Daily Mail:

Hachiman

The Guardian:

Niyla Breeze

Daily Mirror:

Niyla Breeze

The Sun:

Niyla Breeze

Daily Record:

Niyla Breeze