August 12 / 14.30 Lingfield (AW)

14.30

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 26-551 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner, most recently over 1m here eight days ago; not sure to be suited by this drop back in trip but his 4lb penalty is more than offset by Ashley Lewis' useful 5lb claim; shortlisted.
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7th

5

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All of his five AW wins have been at longer trips but he went close over C&D last summer and was runner-up over 1m at Chelmsford last month; on same mark as for that last run and has possibilities if he gets a good pace and some luck; reapplied blinkers replace cheekpieces.

11/2

2nd

5

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All five wins have been on AW, including two at this track; bounced back with creditable third at Lingfield (1m) last month and he caught the eye of the stewards when a never-dangerous sixth there (7f) last time; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he should get a decent pace to aim at.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:18 Lingfield (AW)

Semser

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two course wins, at 1m4f and 1m; has raced only once at 7f, over C&D in August (favourite), and although a fast-finishing runner-up, the early stages weren't too encouraging as he was taken off his legs; if sharper in the early stages he'd look interesting.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 420680

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden with a tendency to race far too freely; now 8lb lower than when second over C&D in January but needs to up his game after three low-key runs this summer.
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8th

9

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

Fourth to Tilsworth Max in a similar event over C&D 19 days ago, form already boosted by the second and third; could face competition for the lead here and others appeal more for win purposes.

6/1

5th

2

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

A win (7f) and a second (C&D) in August but his form has dipped on his last three starts; opposable.

16/1

5th

2

(2)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Zaltalla

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Michael Attwater

A win (7f) and a second (C&D) in August but his form has dipped on his last three starts; opposable.

16/1

Form: 655773 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
On the downgrade now but posted a pretty good effort when placed over 1m here (AW) eight days ago and can cope with today's drop back in trip; no surprise if he features.
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9th

11

(5)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Taskheer

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Daniel Steele

Three-time Polytrack winner, twice in a hood, who goes in first-time cheekpieces; has been enjoying a consistent spell, albeit at the bottom level.

5/1

4th

6

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:22 Lingfield (AW)

Taskheer

9st 5lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Daniel Steele

Dual course winner who has finished placed in his last four runs including when third in a classified event at Southwell (1m) in January; should be fine on this drop back in trip and he's respected back from a short break.

7/2

3rd

8

(1)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Taskheer

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Daniel Steele

Five-time winner who has finished placed in his last three runs including a close call in a classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW) on Monday; should give it another good shot back on Tapeta and he's respected.

3/1

Form: 456455 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Did not progress from shock C&D win on stable debut in November but scores good marks for her consistency on turf in recent months and is sure to be suited by today's return to Polytrack; might be the answer.
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3rd

6

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 1lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Winner here early in the year who's been held a few times since; running in a sprint for just the second time and, for all that she's a keen-goer, whether she'll have the required toe round here is the question.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

2-21; said to have "benefited for the break" when returning to spring a 16-1 surprise at Lingfield (7f, Class 6) in January; wasn't far off those same levels when fourth (beaten 3l) back there next time but latest Kempton effort was only a modest one.

8/1

8th

1

(13)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ashford Hill

9st 9lb

J: Isobelle Chalmers

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Reappeared to win Lingfield handicap in January and respectable third of eight back there (also 7f) since; the widest stall could be tricky but she brings much more compelling form claims than most.

4/1

Form: 0-8552

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden after 24 runs but hasn't been with current stable that long and belied 50-1 odds when second to Semser over 1m here (AW) last week; 7f also suits; contender if in similar form again.
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7th

2

(3)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Lingfield (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Simon Hodgson

Exposed 29-race maiden; not beaten far over 7f last time but wait for elusive first success set to continue over this trip.

16/1

9th

6

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Hodgson

Exposed 27-race maiden; stays this trip and has run well at Chelmsford in the past (7f) so he's not without hope in an uncompetitive race.

8/1

11

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Capallcliste

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Simon Hodgson

Still a maiden after 26 starts but he went close at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month and has run respectably over 7f there in last two starts; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if this sets up for the closers.

12/1

Form: 6694-7

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who made a low-key seasonal/stable debut over 6f (turf) a fortnight ago; might come on for that run and is unexposed over this new trip but others have more pressing claims; AW debut.
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8th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:22 Brighton

Miami Memories

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Six-race maiden; not disgraced over 6f on seasonal/stable debut in July but finished last of 13 when upped to 7f for last month's AW debut and returns to turf with quite a bit to prove.

16/1

6

(1)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Miami Memories

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Brian Toomey

Five-race maiden who made a low-key seasonal/stable debut over 6f (turf) a fortnight ago; might come on for that run and is unexposed over this new trip but others have more pressing claims; AW debut.

20/1

7th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:35 Windsor

Miami Memories

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Better effort on nursery debut when fourth of 12 over C&D (good to firm) last August; that was promising but she left Ralph Beckett for 1,000gns in the autumn and now returns for new yard after a year off; market should guide.

12/1

Form: 470-83

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; bettered disappointing stable debut when keeping-on third in classified race here (7f, good to soft) three weeks ago and has possibilities if that form can be transferred to Polytrack.
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10th

12

(1)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

In good form of late and again looked worth another try at this longer trip when just behind Monks Mead over 1m here four weeks ago; had plenty of chances now though.

20/1

4th

9

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:12 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Patrick Chamings

Low-grade maiden but he ran as well as he ever has when third in a similar C&D event 15 days ago (1.5l behind Nicely Curved); wouldn't be sure to be in the same form a second time.

14/1

3rd

6

(3)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Charmer

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Patrick Chamings

Never figured in a 7f classified race here a month ago on return from a break; that was won by Tilsworth Max; unfavoured by the weights.

40/1

Form: 6804-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Unexposed filly who made a pleasing seasonal/stable debut when keeping-on third at Windsor (6f, good) last month; back up in trip for AW return and has scope to build on that recent effort but outside draw dents appeal.
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12th

6

(13)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Charlie Clover

Placed twice, more recently with a personal best on Chelmsford's Polytrack (7f; penultimate start); was probably too free when stepped up to 1m at the same track last time; this drop back in trip looks positive and if she is able to get back to the level of that penultimate effort, she's a player.

7/1

4th

6

(9)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Charlie Clover

0-7 but hasn't been with this yard for long; only beaten half a length into second of nine over 7f here three weeks ago and this trip should be within range; respected in first-time cheekpieces.

9/2

2nd

6

(1)

21st Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Polar Rebel

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Charlie Clover

Finished third of eight on stable debut at Windsor (6f, good) before a never-dangerous seventh of 13 (beaten 3l) at Lingfield (7f, AW) nine days ago; might yet do better at this trip and holds claims.

7/2

Form: 5-4766 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to her 2yo win and has awkward draw to contend with today but is very well handicapped on some of last year's form and might have needed her recent reappearance run.
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8th

10

(3)

23rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Won a classified race at Lingfield (7f, AW) last summer; short of her best in three runs this winter though and she needs a full revival.

25/1

8th

1

(9)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

14:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Not as her best in handicaps lately, but she was successful the last time she raced at this level at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in August; has run well over C&D and a player; stable also runs Embarked.

6/1

7th

6

(2)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Buttercross Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Dual 7f winner on the AW but a modest strike-rate overall and last win was in a classified race; could still run well off a realistic mark.

14/1

Form: 008-47 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Returned from absence with two underwhelming turf runs this spring and has been off for another two months since but the return to this C&D is in his favour and he's worth a second look.
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7th

4

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.

14/1

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

8st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Sole success in 25 starts came over C&D in September 2023 and is still 1lb higher; opposable from the outside stall.

20/1

4

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 1-24 but his win came over C&D and he ran well to finish a close fourth in a handicap here 18 days ago; ties in with Buttercross Flyer and Capallcliste on that form and he's in the mix.

8/1

Form: /2074- CD

Last run: 413 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Without a win since December 2022 and absent since below-par turf run in June last year; probably better suited by 1m+ nowadays; not the most obvious answer.
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12

(9)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Vitesse Du Son

9st 3lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Alice Haynes

Without a win since December 2022 and absent since below-par turf run in June last year; probably better suited by 1m+ nowadays; not the most obvious answer.

33/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

19:30 Brighton

Vitesse Du Son

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Alice Haynes

led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

10/1

7th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vitesse Du Son

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Back to form when second of seven in a minor handicap at Wolverhampton last month; never in contention back there 13 days ago; usually worth taking on.

10/1

Form: 635128 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Three-time sprint winner who kept on for second when upped to 7f at Epsom (good to firm) last month; needs to rebound from a poor 6f run soon afterwards but could plausibly still have untapped potential over this trip.
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9th

5

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Apples Angel

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

3-14 on the AW for Simon Dow and 0-7 on turf; may need this first start for her new trainer after 256 days off and is probably better over a bit further now.

8/1

7

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:12 Brighton

Apples Angel

8st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Simon Dow

All three wins have been on AW and latest was at Lingfield (5f) in June; that was a brave success but she's been up and down since and was disappointing in classified event at Chelmsford last time; still lightly raced on turf but this is competitive back in a handicap and others are more solid.

14/1

8

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Apples Angel

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Simon Dow

Course winner at 6f, also successful over 5f on Lingfield AW in June; mixed since but she was in better form when runner-up returned to that C&D last week and can be on the premises back in a classified.

11/2

Form: 0-6635

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed for first time when upped to 7f at Yarmouth (good) in June, her sixth start; not seen to same effect when dropped back to 6f and tried in a visor there later that month; now in cheekpieces for this return to 7f.
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8th

8

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Kyle Strydom

T: James Fanshawe

She isn't living up to her illustrious pedigree and headgear (visor then cheekpieces) hasn't really helped on her last two starts; likely vulnerable, even at this level; visor worn on her penultimate start returns today.

7/1

14

(2)

12th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Castellina

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: James Fanshawe

Placed for first time when upped to 7f at Yarmouth (good) in June, her sixth start; not seen to same effect when dropped back to 6f and tried in a visor there later that month; now in cheekpieces for this return to 7f.

9/1

5th

8

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:15 Yarmouth

Castellina

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

Had excuses in her first two runs back before a decent effort upped to 7f here last time; perhaps the drop to 0-50 company with a visor added will do the trick and she's on the shortlist.

4/1

Non-runners

Snow Boots

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Payout
Exacta £257.20
Straight Forecast £252.17
Tricast £978.79
Trifecta £1709.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Taskheer

The Times:

Polar Rebel

SPOTLIGHT:

Ashford Hill

Daily Mail:

Semser

The Star:

Miami Memories

POSTDATA:

Zaltalla

NEWMARKET:

Vitesse Du Son

D Express:

Polar Rebel

RP RATINGS:

Ashford Hill

The Guardian:

Taskheer

Daily Mirror:

Taskheer

Daily Record:

Taskheer

The Sun:

Semser