August 12 / 17.17 Lingfield

17.17

Good To Firm

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 223134 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
No longer the force of old but produced good performance to win at Bath (1m2f, firm) in June and looked unlucky not to finish close than fourth over that C&D 11 days ago; considered each-way.
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2nd

5

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

Galactic Glow

9st 8lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Reliable sort with five wins in the bag; a beaten favourite on his last two starts, his turn may be near once more but he is 2lb higher than his last winning mark.

13/2

6th

3

(11)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Galactic Glow

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joe Tickle

Easily best known for exploits at Bath, where he's been runner-up three times this season; 0-10 here, admittedly twice runner-up and also third of 15 in May (1m2f) but he may have to settle for another place return.

3/1

2nd

6

(1)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Galactic Glow

9st 3lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

Four course wins over 1m2f on fast ground; three solid efforts in defeat this year, again over 1m2f, and he has handled slow ground in the past; unlikely to be far away back at 1m.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 900854

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden, campaigned mainly over 6f/7f; ran well before fading into fourth (behind D Day Major Winter) at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) recently but probably needs to settle better in the early stages here; hood (worn for last two runs) is left off today.
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3rd

8

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Letsbeatsepsis

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

15-race maiden who's in his third season; runner-up over 1m2f in one of his two visits here last summer and two minor honours (7.6f/1m) from three starts this term; cheekpieces (tried once as 3yo, well held) return but he does not look the percentage call for win purposes.

10/1

4th

7

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:43 Bath

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bitterly disappointing given the promise he showed on debut at two but could pick up a small race; pulled his chance away latest and dropping back in trip looks a wise move.

13/2

12th

8

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:51 Brighton

Letsbeatsepsis

9st 6lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-13 but he ran well to finish third of 11 on his Lingfield reappearance (7.6f, good) last month and the return to this trip can only be a positive on the pick of last year's form; high on list.

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 441332

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Came good with narrow win at Brighton (1m, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) in early June and has remained in good form since; kept on well for second at Leicester (1m2f, good; hood added) three weeks ago and is not yet fully exposed over this trip; respected.
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5

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:50 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Doubled his tally when winning here over 1m4f in May, coming from last to first, and he left the impression he's still in form when sixth of 11 at Pontefract two weeks ago; will need a good gallop now dropped back in trip, which he isn't sure to get.

7/1

6th

4

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 6

15:48 Pontefract

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Made it 2-28 when successful at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) in May and although a fair fourth of eight back there 12 days ago (Coverbridge third), it does suggest he needs a bit more off this mark.

6/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Clipsham Noble

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Last month's C&D success (good to firm) took his record in handicaps here to 3241; no surprise were he to reverse previous 1m2f course placings with Myna despite a 4lb re-raise, and Liam Wright can claim more here than in that apprentice race last time; player.

2/1

OUR TIP
4th
2 (5)
Dogged

12/1

Form: 0-8727 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with close second at Chepstow (1m2f, good; just ahead of Galactic Glow) in June, his third start for Grace Harris, but a heavy defeat followed and he now has it all to prove again.
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6th

2

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

20:20 Brighton

Dogged

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Hasn't won since 2023 but went close when beaten a neck over C&D (good to firm) last month; first run in a classified and should go close.

7/2

2nd

5

(3)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:26 Brighton

Dogged

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time winner on turf but very quiet in two runs for this yard, the latest only last week; tries blinkers.

16/1

9th

11

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Dogged

9st 1lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Five-time winner on turf, but offered no obvious promise on his recent first outing for Tony Carroll, taking his losing run up to 22.

22/1

Form: 86704

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who encountered some traffic when fourth of ten at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month, his second handicap; 2lb lower for this first attempt at 1m2f; may still have potential.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Both Of Us

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

A fair 2m Flat winner for George Boughey; in the frame on all his four runs since sent hurdling, undergoing wind surgery before a solid fourth of eight on his handicap debut over C&D two weeks ago; considered.

16/1

4th

5

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Both Of Us

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive triple winner (1m4f-2m) on the Flat for George Boughey last year; mixed results in three hurdle runs for new yard this spring but he's was only beaten around 6l when third in a Chepstow maiden (2m, good) last time; had wind surgery since and he needs a close look now switched to handicapping after a short break.

7/2

3rd

11

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Kerry Lee

Progressive on the Flat last year; tailed off on hurdle debut at Stratford last month before 32l third over this C&D (good to soft) three weeks ago, behind two useful sorts; this race should take a lot less winning.

13/2

8/1

Form: 690663

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Posted best effort yet when third in C&D (good) classified ten days ago, her sixth start; probably needs to take another step forward in this handicap but she remains unexposed over 1m2f.
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6th

11

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

A Day In Bloom

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

0-8; hinted at ability when when third of 11 in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month, but twice held since; return to this trip may help and cheekpieces are given a go, but far from solid.

20/1

9

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Chelmsford (AW)

A Day In Bloom

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Jones

0-7; best effort when third of 11 in a classified at Lingfield (1m2f, good; beaten 4l) this month but she was below that form in a handicap there last time; return to this grade should help but has to prove herself on AW.

12/1

6th

11

(8)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

A Day In Bloom

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jack Jones

Posted best effort yet when third in C&D (good) classified ten days ago, her sixth start; probably needs to take another step forward in this handicap but she remains unexposed over 1m2f.

8/1

14/1

Form: 653557 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.
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7th

6

(4)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Ian Williams

Placed twice off lowly marks this year and will be suited by today's trip/ground but this regressive 7yo is on a fairly long losing run and others here appeal more; visor the headgear of choice today.

14/1

6

(10)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

14:10 Nottingham

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

His last win came in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year, including when third of nine at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in May; well beaten behind some of these rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) 27 days ago, despite being sent off favourite; cheekpieces replace visor.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Lingfield

Mr Trick

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Ian Williams

His last win was in December 2023 but he's run some good races this year including when runner-up in a classified at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in February and a close third in Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) on his penultimate run; looks interesting on that form and he's respected in this weak race.

13/8

Form: 077282

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; no match for comfortable winner when second at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago but that was still a pretty good stable debut, and he drops from 0-62 grade here; must be considered.
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8th

9

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:36 Chepstow

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: William Cox

T: Nick Scholfield

Wildly inconsistent maiden who showed little when last of six at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) on stable debut last month; difficult to fancy.

20/1

6th

2

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

19:37 Brighton

D Day Major Winter

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Nick Scholfield

Wildly inconsistent maiden who's been off for nine months since running well below market expectations a couple of times; new, jumps-oriented trainer still to get on the board with Flat runners; interesting to see how he goes in the betting.

8/1

3

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Kempton (AW)

D Day Major Winter

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Best efforts when second in middle-distance events on turf; not sure what to expect in this different scenario with hood applied.

5/1

6/1

Form: 76929

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who was nicely clear of the third (Estimaid) when close second to odds-on favourite on handicap debut here (1m1f, good) last month; didn't fire at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago but will be a danger to all if back on song in first-time cheekpieces.
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10th

10

(9)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Good Shot

9st 6lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Andrew Balding

Went close on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m1f, good) last July but she's been up and down since and was a remote sixth behind Knight Of Magic (1m3f) at Southwell last time; now 0-9 and others are more convincing.

16/1

6

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Lingfield (AW)

Good Shot

9st 6lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Has improved since going handicapping, best when second over 1m2f on turf here in July; disappointing on last two starts (tried in cheekpieces last time); a bit to prove now.

11/1

9th

5

(10)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Good Shot

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Unexposed filly who was nicely clear of the third (Estimaid) when close second to odds-on favourite on handicap debut here (1m1f, good) last month; didn't fire at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago but will be a danger to all if back on song in first-time cheekpieces.

6/1

7/1

Form: 0-0063

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Bettered underwhelming handicap debut when third here (1m1f, good; behind Good Shot) last month, having made a bold bid from the front; up another furlong and 2lb lower today; could have a say.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Lingfield (AW)

Estimaid

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Karen Jewell

Third of ten on turf here (1m1f, good) last summer is way in excess of her other efforts, especially her four on Polytrack; new headgear combination given a go, but still hard to fancy.

40/1

10th

9

(4)

21st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Estimaid

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Low-mileage 4yo who came in last of ten in 1m2f turf handicap here when last seen out in August; others are preferred.

25/1

10th

8

(11)

12th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield

Estimaid

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Bettered underwhelming handicap debut when third here (1m1f, good; behind Good Shot) last month, having made a bold bid from the front; up another furlong and 2lb lower today; could have a say.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.80
Straight Forecast £26.12
Tricast £304.30
Trifecta £381.80

Selections

The Times:

Clipsham Noble

D Express:

Both Of Us

SPOTLIGHT:

Good Shot

RP RATINGS:

Dogged

NEWMARKET:

D Day Major Winter

Telegraph:

Letsbeatsepsis

POSTDATA:

Galactic Glow

The Star:

Both Of Us

Daily Mail:

Good Shot

The Guardian:

Clipsham Noble

Daily Mirror:

Clipsham Noble

Daily Record:

Clipsham Noble

The Sun:

Dogged