August 26 / 17.40 Lingfield (AW)

17.40

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 908

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Poor form in a bumper and three Flat maidens but at least she'll find her first classified an easier assignment.
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1

(11)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Maritime Mist

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Chamings

Poor form in a bumper and three Flat maidens but at least she'll find her first classified an easier assignment.

33/1

4

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

14:50 Southwell (AW)

Maritime Mist

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Patrick Chamings

Poor form in a bumper and two Flat maidens; no appeal.

100/1

11th

1

(5)

11th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Maritime Mist

10st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Patrick Chamings

Has beaten two home in both a mares' bumper and on her debut in this code, a fillies' maiden at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; can only watch.

100/1

14/1

Form: 972656

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
AW winner in France as a 2yo; easily best run this year when second of seven in a 1m2f classified here (good to firm) in June; needs to prove he stays this far.
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4th

6

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Mond

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent at up to 1m4f in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French win; has failed to back up his June classified effort; new trip needs to have major effect.

14/1

8

(2)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

15:02 Windsor

Mond

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Far from consistent in Britain and it remains a very long time since his French success; has failed to back up his June classified effort.

33/1

2

(10)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Mond

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

AW winner in France as a 2yo; easily best run this year when second of seven in a 1m2f classified here (good to firm) in June; needs to prove he stays this far.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 852541 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance.
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9th

4

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Has won his last two races, the latest over this C&D in August by 3l; interesting off this 4lb higher mark.

4/1

3

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW winner (including here) who was on a long losing run until popping up in a Windsor classified (1m2f, good) three weeks ago; had previously looked a little unlucky when second in a similar event over C&D in March; chance.

6/1

4

(7)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:20 Windsor

Nasim

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Mark Pattinson

Triple AW scorer but is on a long losing sequence; modest fourth in classified contest at Windsor (11.5f) when last seen seven weeks ago, taking turf record to 0-12.

11/2

Form: 57-986 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW winner, including three over C&D, but he has failed to shine since coming back from a 162-day break in June; this first go in a classified may help but he's risky at present.
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7th

9

(5)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

21:00 Kempton (AW)

Pablo Prince

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Karen Jewell

His last win was in September 2024 but he went close at Chelmsford (1m2f) in February and he ran respectably over C&D last time; usually comes from off the pace and could be dangerous if he gets the breaks.

9/1

6th

12

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Pablo Prince

8st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

Has gone close a couple of times in recent outings, but has only managed to win one of his last 28 starts; likely to find one or two too good.

8/1

4th

5

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Pablo Prince

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Karen Jewell

Triple C&D winner who came from off the pace to go close in a Chelmsford handicap (1m2f) last month; now drops back into a classified event and he's a big player back up in trip.

9/2

Form: 266854

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
33-1 second in a Wolverhampton classified (8.5f, Tapeta) in March; didn't get the breaks when an eye-catching fifth on her penultimate start and she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 in a Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; kept on in the latter and this new trip could unlock a bit more; interesting.
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8

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Pending Appeal

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jude Fernandes

T: Kevin Frost

Yet to add to his turf nursery win three years ago but kept on for fourth off basement mark at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in August and did not enjoy the run of the race in 1m4f AW classified last time; considered each-way.

10/1

5

(1)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Pending Appeal

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

33-1 second in a Wolverhampton classified (8.5f, Tapeta) in March; didn't get the breaks when an eye-catching fifth on her penultimate start and she wasn't beaten far when fourth of 12 in a Leicester handicap (1m2f, good to firm) 16 days ago; kept on in the latter and this new trip could unlock a bit more; interesting.

9/1

12

(1)

10th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Leicester

Pending Appeal

9st 0lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Sole success came at Nottingham in September 2022; her handicap mark has dropped to an all-time low but she is showing no signs of taking advantage.

16/1

Form: 436428 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Both wins on AW, including a handicap here in September; went close a couple of times here in the winter but a solid second at Yarmouth in June was followed by a moderate effort in another turf classified here (also 1m2f) last time; stamina query.
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1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

1st

8

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

C&D winner; comes here on the back of two good course runs over 1m4f but defying the widest stall over this C&D could be an insurmountable challenge.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Laurence Graff

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Dual AW winner, latterly over 1m2f here in September 2024; fair second after pulling hard when tried over 1m4f again here last time; could go well.

6/1

Form: 460333 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Dual Polytrack winner early in the year (1m3f/1m4f); in reasonable form on turf of late, finishing third in last three starts (1m5f to 2m); 1-2 in classifieds; contender.
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7th

7

(4)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Robert Stephens

Three wins here over the extended 2m in recent times, latterly off 2lb lower; the return to Tapeta will suit, off the back of two ordinary efforts, but others make greater appeal.

14/1

5th

5

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 6

16:55 Salisbury

Sneaky Blinder

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Looked as good as ever when keeping on well for narrow win at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March but his latest AW run was disappointing and his turf strike-rate is modest (1-15); others preferred.

10/1

9th

1

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:17 Lingfield (AW)

Sneaky Blinder

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Robert Stephens

Bounced back from Chelmsford flop (1m6f, Polytrack) to win at Wolverhampton (2m, Tapeta) last time; his last three wins have come there but he ran well on his previous AW outing here and is entitled to respect.

6/1

Form: 867045 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 3yo who encountered some traffic when fourth of ten at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; didn't build on that promise when weakening over 1m2f here (good to firm) a fortnight ago; tongue-tie replaces blinkers for this classified debut and he has stamina to prove.
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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

3rd

9

2nd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

14:30 Chepstow

Both Of Us

10st 8lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Kerry Lee

3-13 on the Flat for George Boughey, the latest win gained in October (2m, AW; RPR 78), but struggled (albeit on soft ground) when making stable/hurdle debut against own age group last month.

33/1

4th

2

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

14:20 Stratford

Both Of Us

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

His autumn progress on the Flat for George Boughey came at an ordinary level but he won three times (1m4f/2m) and there's every chance he'll make a hurdler; not ruled out on first run since changing hands for 20,000gns.

8/1

Form: 60-579

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Bit of promise when 33-1 seventh of 12 on his handicap/turf debut (11.6f) in June; went backwards when just 7-1 in ninth of 11 on his classified debut (also here, good) over 1m2f seven weeks later; not fully exposed after just five starts, however, and he's not completely ruled out.
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12th

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Celtic Diligence

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Modest Flat maiden who was tailed off when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Fontwell six weeks ago.

100/1

12th

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Celtic Diligence

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Modest Flat maiden who was tailed off when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Fontwell six weeks ago.

100/1

12th

3

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:02 Warwick

Celtic Diligence

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Modest Flat maiden who was tailed off when 100-1 for hurdling debut at Fontwell six weeks ago.

100/1

20/1

Form: 740747

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Safely held over 1m4f in first two handicaps (including AW) and heavy defeat when upped to 1m6f last month; should appreciate this first classified but has a bit to prove now; tongue-tie and visor replace cheekpieces.
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14

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

15:28 Bath

Godstone

8st 13lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Tom Ward

Never better than midfield in AW classified race (1m4f; first-time visor) last month and has now been unplaced all seven starts; needs this new trip to show him in a much better light.

50/1

10

(3)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Godstone

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Ward

Safely held over 1m4f in first two handicaps (including AW) and heavy defeat when upped to 1m6f last month; should appreciate this first classified but has a bit to prove now; tongue-tie and visor replace cheekpieces.

20/1

4/1

Form: 009812

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
First-time cheekpieces did the trick in a Yarmouth classified in July and it was a solid effort when second of four in a handicap there (also 11.5f, good) three weeks ago; earlier AW form may be a red herring and he's respected again.
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11

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Kilima

9st 0lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

First-time cheekpieces did the trick in a Yarmouth classified in July and it was a solid effort when second of four in a handicap there (also 11.5f, good) three weeks ago; earlier AW form may be a red herring and he's respected again.

4/1

4

(1)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 6

15:42 Yarmouth

Kilima

9st 5lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: James Owen

The first-time cheekpieces (retained) did the trick when off the mark over C&D (good) 18 days ago; that was a classified contest but the RPR he posted suggests this mark should be very manageable.

2/1

Form: 80-971 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Had shown little on the Flat prior to winning a maiden hurdle in June and he badly let his many supporters down when beaten 14l returned to this sphere in a handicap here (about 2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) in July; put that behind him when winning a Brighton classified (1m4f, good to firm) 19 days ago, however, and he'll make his presence felt if up for it again.
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1st

8

(3)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:45 Brighton

Silk And Steel

8st 11lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Two wins in the summer, one over hurdles and the other in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good to firm); beaten a long way into fourth of nine back here (soft) last month and may need the ground to dry out, but a player if it does; tongue-tie given a go.

11/2

9

(4)

15th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

15:42 Brighton

Silk And Steel

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a maiden hurdle (2m1f, good) in June and a classified event over C&D last month; well held in a Lingfield handicap (1m4f, AW) last time but he still has potential after only eight starts and could resume his progress back on turf.

8/1

12

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silk And Steel

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Had shown little on the Flat prior to winning a maiden hurdle in June and he badly let his many supporters down when beaten 14l returned to this sphere in a handicap here (about 2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) in July; put that behind him when winning a Brighton classified (1m4f, good to firm) 19 days ago, however, and he'll make his presence felt if up for it again.

100/30

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Payout
Exacta £116.30
Straight Forecast £104.47
Trifecta £409.00

Selections

The Times:

Kilima

NEWMARKET:

Both Of Us

POSTDATA:

Silk And Steel

SPOTLIGHT:

Pending Appeal

RP RATINGS:

Sneaky Blinder

Daily Record:

Nasim

Daily Mail:

Pablo Prince

D Express:

Both Of Us

Daily Mirror:

Kilima

The Star:

Kilima

Telegraph:

Silk And Steel

The Guardian:

Pending Appeal