September 04 / 16.10 Lingfield (AW)

16.10

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 6
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 4-5911 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four staying wins on Polytrack; has been in fine form on turf of late, winning by a wide margin at Ffos Las (1m6f) in June followed by a cosy, if narrow, success there (2m) in July; has won off higher marks than today's earlier in career and looks sure to go well in his current form.
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4th

3

(8)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Beggarman

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Won twice at Ffos Las last year but he's scored on AW on four occasions, including first time out in 2024; absent since a heavy defeat at Newbury (1m4f, soft) in October but is back on a workable mark for his reappearance.

12/1

14

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:50 Newbury

Beggarman

10st 6lb

J: Mr Patrick Millman

T: Hughie Morrison

Won twice in small fields at Ffos Las (1m6f/2m) this summer and creditable fourth at Goodwood 13 days ago; placed twice on soft but has a poor record on heavy, including penultimate start, which clouds his each-way claims.

8/1

Form: 54-951

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin; hinted at better to come on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m4f; second run for yard) in July and he romped away over 1m6f on Southwell AW ten days ago; due an 11lb rise so 5lb well in under a penalty; looks very likely to cope with this extra distance; obvious chance.
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3rd

8

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Double Meaning

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Made good progress handicapping for this yard from August onwards, scoring at Southwell (1m6f) then easily defying a penalty at Lingfield (2m, also AW) ten days later; fine effort when fourth in the Old Rowley Cup over C&D (good) in October and had soft-ground excuse on final start of the term; not fully exposed and he's respected on this return.

5/1

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

6

(2)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Nottingham

Double Meaning

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: John Berry

Eight races; won by 10l at Southwell (1m6f, AW) in August and by 5l without any problems at Lingfield (2m, AW) ten days later; second of six to Blazeon Fine at Ascot (2m, good to soft) and another good effort at Newmarket (good) one week later considering it was a hot race over 1m4f; not proven on soft but back up in trip and may still have improvement in him.

13/2

Form: 8-46

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Two heavy defeats either side of a promising fourth of seven on the turf course here (about 1m3f) in July, on yard debut; has potential for handicaps but in-form rivals stand in his way.
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1st

2

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Rogue Empire

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

Maiden who's made the running in all four starts since handicapping on Polytrack; dropped 2lb since a fair comeback effort two weeks ago and is entitled to have come on for that.

6/1

3rd

7

(5)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Empire

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Front-runner who is 0-6, but twice finished third on Polytrack (including over C&D) last September; more needed back from seven months off, but he may enjoy the run of the race.

10/1

3

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Empire

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Roger Teal

Two encouraging efforts over 2m on AW since handicapping, while shaping as if this return to shorter will prove ideal; possibilities.

7/2

Form: -74469

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row over 1m6f on Southwell AW last autumn but he's having a difficult year and was well behind Velvet Vulcan over C&D recently.
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4

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Won two in a row over 1m6f on Southwell AW last autumn but he's having a difficult year and was well behind Velvet Vulcan over C&D recently.

20/1

9th

7

(12)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, Tapeta) last autumn but he's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Nottingham last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround back on AW.

14/1

4

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Blenheim Lad

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, AW) last autumn; 0-10 on turf but although he was beaten just over 14l at Lingfield (1m6f, good) 13l were taken up by the easy winner last time; edging down the weights.

10/1

20/1

Form: 1-2556 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Seven C&D wins; creditable show when second of seven here in April but subsequent course runs haven't been as good and he has ground to make up on Velvet Vulcan here a fortnight ago; easier opportunities await.
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9th

9

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Smith

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Lydia Richards

Seven wins over 2m on the AW here; getting on and lacks consisency now; hard to recommend having twice been pulled up over hurdles latterly.

16/1

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 5

17:10 Plumpton

Smith

10st 2lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Had lots of Flat racing and won eight times; has yet to offer a great deal over jumps (0-7) but soft ground was no good to him here last time; others are still far more convincing.

40/1

5

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:45 Plumpton

Smith

10st 12lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Lydia Richards

Eight-time Flat winner (1m2f-2m) who has yet to make a similar impact over hurdles and hasn't been seen in this sphere since pulling up over 2m4f here last April; others make more obvious appeal.

16/1

Form: 672071 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Had only once been beyond 1m4f previously but the step up in trip worked well when he was a ready winner over C&D a fortnight ago; remains of interest back up 3lb but he's in a higher grade against others in peak form.
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3rd

8

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: R Mike Smith

Twice narrowly beaten at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in the winter but he has struggled to get competitive at Musselburgh, Ayr and here in his last three starts; mark is manageable and trainer won a division of this last year with Follow Charlie but he needs a revival in fortunes.

12/1

6th

9

24th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:25 Perth

Velvet Vulcan

10st 6lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February, latterly to The Coffey Boy; does need to shrug off two lesser runs since, though.

11/1

6th

5

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Velvet Vulcan

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: R Mike Smith

Dual Flat winner who showed best hurdles form when going very close at Ayr (2m4f, soft) in January/February and ties in with The Coffey Boy on the latter effort; had excuses (unsuited by the track and/or removal of hood) at Musselburgh since; has been taking a good hold and may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.

5/1

Form: 56-578

Last run: 93 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Minor form at up to 1m4f, including in handicaps and classified events, and loads more needed for the new trip.
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3rd

7

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Chepstow

Sapphire Sirocco

8st 11lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Barry John Murphy

1-13 when trained by Pat Phelan, the win gained off basement mark at Lingfield (2m, AW) in November; makes stable debut after 142-day absence; worth a glance in the betting but others have more obvious claims.

20/1

9

(7)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sapphire Sirocco

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Ten-race maiden who has shown positive signs with her second-place finishes at Lingfield (behind easy winner) and Chelmsford (beaten narrowly) since upped to 2m; turn may be near.

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £10.80
Straight Forecast £14.74
Trifecta £61.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Double Meaning

LAMBOURN:

Beggarman

The Star:

Velvet Vulcan

RP RATINGS:

Double Meaning

POSTDATA:

Double Meaning

NEWMARKET:

Double Meaning

The Times:

Double Meaning

Telegraph:

Double Meaning

The Guardian:

Double Meaning

Daily Mail:

Double Meaning

D Express:

Double Meaning

Daily Mirror:

Double Meaning

Daily Record:

Double Meaning

The Sun:

Beggarman