Tomorrow / 17.18 Lingfield (AW)

17.18

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 / EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 / EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

1st
4 (3)
Gizmo

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
110,000gns yearling; 12th foal; brother to 6f 2yo winner Georgiava (RPR 79), half-brother to four winners including Night Of Romance (6f/7f; 104), Wahoo (6f/7f including 2yo; 95) and Shaayeq (8.5f 2yo; 89); dam 6f 2yo winner (105); enough paper appeal to warrant a market check.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:47 Chester

Gizmo

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Michael Bell

Landed 7f novice at Lingfield on his debut in September but he has failed to beat a rival in both subsequent starts, going freely when last of six on his handicap debut at Newmarket (7f) four weeks ago. Hood is now reached for.

20/1

6th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:53 Newmarket

Gizmo

9st 7lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Bell

Two runs last September, belying 25-1 odds when quite impressive over 7f on Lingfield AW; had a much stiffer task at Epsom after (about 1m, good), albeit ran as well as could have been expected in a three-runner conditions race; should have some handicap potential off his opening mark.

7/1

3rd

4

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

14:20 Epsom

Gizmo

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Michael Bell

Belied market weakness with promising debut in Lingfield contest (7f, AW) and appeared to win with something left up his sleeve; gave the impression he'll stay this longer trip; open to progress.

9/2

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped nicely from off the pace at Kempton (6f, AW; 7-1) ten weeks ago; steps up in distance with improvement on the cards but that applies to some of his rivals too.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(8)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Didn't have to improve on his 2yo form to win a novice at Lingfield (1m, AW) in February; beaten in three handicaps since but he is slipping down the weights.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Captain Fox

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Made a successful return in an uncompetitive Lingfield novice (1m, Polytrack) in February, but not built on it in two handicaps on turf/Tapeta since; bit more needed back down in trip.

7/1

5th

10

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Captain Fox

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

May not have achieved that much when justifying odds of 1-2 in a Lingfield novice (1m, AW; first start since being gelded) in February and was well beaten on handicap debut at Southwell (1m, AW) in April; this is only his second start on turf, but other look more compelling.

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: 67

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and he has only beaten one rival home in his two starts this summer (both 6f on good to firm); extra furlong can help but nurseries probably more suitable after this.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(8)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Wise Crack

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Better for a visor going on the last twice, despite being inclined to pull hard in it; much will hinge on how he settles over today's more demanding 1m switched to cheekpieces.

8/1

4th

5

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Ayr

Wise Crack

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Made the breakthrough with a visor added when finishing well to land a Catterick handicap (7f, good to firm; 18-1) last month; up 3lb but he still looks feasibly treated on that latest form and is open to more progress back up in trip; key player.

9/2

1st

7

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:10 Catterick

Wise Crack

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-John Ryan; yet to hit top form for new yard, but his handicap mark has dropped significantly; could go well with a visor on for first time.

14/1

5/2

Form: 22

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has finished second in both starts this summer (6f and 7f, both good to firm), running to an RPR the mid 70s on each occasion; leading form claims but others could be open to greater progress.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Akho Mezzna

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last three outings, for a rallying second at Sandown (1m2f, good/good to firm) on last two occasions; better is needed but he shapes as if new trip is well worth a go.

7/2

2nd

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

16:47 Sandown

Akho Mezzna

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Jones

Wore cheekpieces last two outings and latest brought easily his best show as a 3yo, when soon close up for a rallying second of 12 over C&D (good; probably acts on good to firm); Bridge Of Eagles and Tambora were in close attendance that day and this one is now 1lb worse off; in the mix.

4/1

Form: 4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
11-2 out to 9-1 on last month's Wolverhampton debut (6f) but made a pleasing start to his career, outpaced before running on again in the final furlong; stepping up in trip should be beneficial; more appealing than many.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Struck at the third time of asking for Micheal Herrington when seeing off Flight Control and 11 others in handicap at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; Flight Control finished a couple of places ahead of him at the Newmarket July meeting since but it was another sound effort from this son of Cotai Glory.

6/1

5th

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Toastmaster

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael Herrington

Changed stables this spring and he was a close third on his first two runs for the yard (7f, good/good to firm) before a deserved win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month, getting off the mark at the tenth attempt with Flight Control and Three Non Blondes close up; respected up just 2lb.

11/2

1st

10

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Toastmaster

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Yet to score but he built up a solid record for Simon and Ed Crisford and has shaped well on both runs for his new yard when a close third in handicaps at York (7f) and over C&D; can race off the same mark here so another bold showing is on the cards.

5/1

16/1

Form: 84

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Newbury on debut in July (7f, good to firm); refused to settle at Epsom three weeks ago but still fared a bit better; others have achieved more but she still has time on her side.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

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8st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Andrew Balding

Took nine attempts to get off the mark but now bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Chester (7.5f; soft/good); up another 5lb but still one for the shortlist now that something has clearly clicked.

6/1

1st

9

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

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8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

3yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt when swooping late for a last-gasp win over C&D (soft) last month; up 3lb but that was a personal best last time and this return to quicker ground is no problem; respected.

9/4

1st

7

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:12 Chester

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9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Yet to score but she was runner-up for the third time at Windsor (1m) in May and then suffered a very poor run when beaten just over 2l into fifth in 1m Newmarket handicap four weeks ago; merits serious consideration despite 2lb weights rise.

3/1

6/1

Form: 6

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished in midfield in a 7f maiden at Newmarket four weeks ago, leaving the impression the run would bring him on; drawn out wide here but he should be capable of a fair bit better at some point.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Victory Ace

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Doubled his tally when narrowly winning over 1m at Newcastle last month and followed up with another narrow AW success here over 7f in first-time cheekpieces two weeks ago; they are now discarded but he's shortlisted off this 4lb higher mark.

5/1

1st

7

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Victory Ace

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John Butler

Has been racing over further since making a successful handicap debut/reappearance at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in April, narrowly regaining winning form at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) 11 days ago; only 2lb higher and return to this trip shouldn't be an issue; cheekpieces given a go.

11/2

1st

14

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Victory Ace

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John Butler

Made a winning return in 7f AW handicap at Lingfield in April and posted a solid fifth of 14 over C&D last month; remains low mileage and not ruled out for yard among the winners.

20/1

Form: 65

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Clear promise in two runs at around 7f this summer, finishing fifth of ten at Ffos Las three weeks ago; another step forward will be required to get off the mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

19:15 Ffos Las

Dagger Strike

9st 3lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Did well in his first four handicaps on the AW during the winter (1222), but last two efforts have been modest including on his return to turf last time; needs the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers to make a difference.

10/1

7th

2

(7)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Lingfield

Dagger Strike

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Gelded and well backed when making all on handicap debut at Newcastle in December; runner-up on his next three starts but form dipped at Southwell (also 7f, AW) towards the end of March; having just his second go on turf and could be well drawn to attack.

15/2

7th

1

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Dagger Strike

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Nursery win in December (first run since gelded) came off a 12lb lower mark and he's been expensive to follow since; nudged up a further 3lb since his C&D second (first-time cheekpieces; retained) last time to Illy's Roo and needs to find a bit more.

7/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to Spanish 7f winner Donental; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 66); first 2yo runner for her trainer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:33 Kempton (AW)

Cortado Girl

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Hayley Burton

Triple-figure odds when showing low-level form at Lingfield in September (7f, AW) and two weeks ago (6f, good); hooded in the latter, having refused to enter stalls at Nottingham (300-1) in April; no claims yet.

100/1

7th

9

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Lingfield

Cortado Girl

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Hayley Burton

125-1 on debut here (7f, AW) in September and was always in rear after a slow start; hood is now added on this drop in trip; refused to enter stalls and withdrawn at Nottingham in April (300-1 at the time).

50/1

5

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Cortado Girl

9st 2lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

125-1 for Lingfield AW debut over 7f in September when never recovering from a slow start; one to watch for now.

150/1

Form: 6

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
28-1 and offered little short-term promise when last of six (beaten 23l) on his Newmarket debut ten weeks ago (6f, good to firm); up in trip with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(4)

7th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:57 Southwell (AW)

Glittering Show

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Marco Botti

Brings the worst form, having achieved very little in both runs.

100/1

10th

5

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Glittering Show

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Marco Botti

28-1 and offered little short-term promise when last of six (beaten 23l) on his Newmarket debut ten weeks ago (6f, good to firm); up in trip with cheekpieces added.

33/1

4

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Glittering Show

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

£75,000 yearling; brother to 5f/5.7f winner Swift Asset (including 2yo/Bahrain; RPR 101); unraced dam out of 5f Listed winning sister to useful 1m winner The Illies; tongue tied on debut; market helpful.

16/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Low-key debut at Kempton (7f) two weeks ago when sent off at 150-1; best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(10)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Querida Anna

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Low-key debut at Kempton (7f) two weeks ago when sent off at 150-1; best watched.

100/1

10th

10

(6)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Querida Anna

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

By Legends Of War; dam 7f AW winner (RPR 67); half-sister to US 1m stakes winner Winfromwithin, out of US 8.5f winning half-sister to US 1m1f Grade 2 winner Shakis; best watched on debut.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £59.80
Straight Forecast £83.45
Trifecta £2244.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Toastmaster

RP RATINGS:

Akho Mezzna

D Express:

Victory Ace

LAMBOURN:

Captain Fox

POSTDATA:

Akho Mezzna

NEWMARKET:

Akho Mezzna

Daily Record:

Akho Mezzna

The Times:

Toastmaster

Telegraph:

Toastmaster

The Guardian:

Toastmaster

Daily Mail:

Toastmaster

Daily Mirror:

Toastmaster

The Sun:

Toastmaster

The Star:

Toastmaster