September 08 / 14.52 Lingfield (AW)

14.52

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 5f 6y
  • Class 6
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 714765 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.
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1

(7)

23rd Oct 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

16:27 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Multiple winner on the AW and consistent in the main; in front 2f out but didn't quite get home when third here last month; respected off same mark.

7/1

3rd

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Won twice over C&D early this year and he's now 2lb lower than for the second of them; showed signs of a return to form when fourth of nine at Lingfield three weeks ago; solid candidate.

9/2

1

(3)

8th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Nelson Gay

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Dods

Three wins this year include two on the Southwell AW; hasn't been flying of late but he's the type to bounce back and this mark is fine.

11/2

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Form: 216563 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Encouraging run at Bath five days ago with a view to returning here, where he has two wins, five seconds and a third from 18 runs on the AW track; only 2lb higher than for his win here in April and Oisin Murphy is booked; widest draw is the concern.
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1st

1

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:30 Bath

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

10yo who has had a regressive campaign but he was a good third off this career-low mark at Lingfield (5f, AW) recently; he's effective here and could be involved.

11/2

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Recon Mission

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Tony Carroll

Both AW wins have been over C&D; not the force of old but has dropped to a career-low mark; doesn't win very often nowadays though and is passed over.

5/1

3rd

1

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Recon Mission

9st 9lb

J: George Downing

T: Tony Carroll

Doesn't boast a great record round here, has become very hard to win with and the years have looked to be catching up this season; well below market expectations over C&D last time but this is easier again for a yard also responsible for Washington Heir.

6/1

Form: 156665 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.
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3

(1)

8th Sep 2025

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Agostino

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Robert Cowell

Used to make all but has become tactically versatile; all four wins have been at Chelmsford where he ran well from a wide draw 11 days ago; 0-6 on the AW here but three times a runner-up and much respected from stall 1.

11/4

5th

9

(9)

28th Aug 2025

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0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Agostino

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Has been a trailblazer in the past, but showed he didn't have to lead when successful off this mark on his reappearance over C&D in May (all four wins here); should appreciate the return to this venue following three lesser efforts on turf and one for the shortlist despite the outside stall.

9/2

Form: -14575 CD

Last run: 151 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has only ever won over 5f on AW (eight times) but underwhelming since his win here in January; can miss the break.
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6th

4

(5)

27th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 5

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Conrad Allen

Ten of his 11 wins have come over C&D, the latest in March off a 1lb higher mark; happiest when making the running and there could be some competition for that role in this field.

5/1

6th

9

(4)

6th Jul 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Micks Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Conrad Allen

Ten-time C&D winner, mainly from the front, including twice earlier in the year, latterly off this mark; this company a bit warmer than he's used to and there's other pace in here, so he'll need something close to a career-best effort.

16/1

4th

3

(7)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

20:51 Brighton

Micks Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Front-runner who is 11-61 on the AW, but 0-6 on turf; has a bit to prove and will probably need the ground to dry out in any case.

20/1

Form: 321325 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Expensive to follow this year, for all that she's a winner (5f, good to firm; 5-4f); has the ability to be competitive at this level but stall 7 is wide enough and she's light on AW experience (figures of 636 at Wolverhampton).
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2nd

5

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:48 Windsor

Darkened Edge

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

In fine form this summer and bids for a hat-trick following 5f victories at Chepstow and Bath; up 3lb but not taken lightly in her current mood.

2/1

1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Darkened Edge

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner (firm) who was third back over C&D on her reappearance in May and ran to a similar level back here next time; produced a career-best effort when winning a Chepstow classified event (5f, good to firm) latest; needs a similar effort to defy this mark back in a handicap but there are plenty of positives, including with her yard among the winners.

3/1

1st

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

18:45 Chepstow

Darkened Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

C&D winner on good to firm last June who has posted two respectable efforts over 5f in handicaps at Bath since returning from a 247-day break; contender now that she drops into a classified.

11/8

Form: 748149 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Never involved last week at Wolverhampton after missing the break; first and a close fourth in 5f handicaps prior to that but stall 8 not ideal for one who likes to be handy.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

Form: 341749 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Effective here but the six wins have been at 6f or 7f and he's 0-2 over 5f; combine that with a disappointing classified run last time and he's opposable.
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2nd

8

(3)

18th Aug 2026

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0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

9st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Not very consistent, but has won nine races, eight on the AW; twice well held since winning a handicap at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in June, but more than capable of playing a part if on a going day.

7/1

9th

12

(6)

4th Aug 2026

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0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Vitalline

8st 10lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won over Newcastle's 6f in June (5lb lower) but he's very hit and miss and pulled hard when down the field at Southwell (stays 7f).

25/1

9th

10

(3)

5th Jul 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Vitalline

8st 5lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Keiran Burke

Won Kempton classified (7f, Polytrack) in March and, after five unplaced runs, he returned to form with convincing handicap win at 20-1 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; bang there if backing up that latest effort.

9/2

Form: 726692 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner but ran well to be second at Chelmsford last week (5f); the glaring concern is his inability to get the job done (strike-rate of just 1-43).
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6th

4

(9)

25th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Sole win from 54 starts came over this C&D in April 2023; wasn't helped by racing wide when fourth behind Let's Go Hugo at Wolverhampton eight days ago and makes some each-way appeal.

11/1

4th

2

(8)

17th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

1-53 and well held in similar events on turf during the summer; hard to recommend.

16/1

5th

1

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:43 Bath

Battle Point

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Michael Attwater

Has poor 1-52 strike-rate, the win gained on Polytrack (5f) in 2023; recent efforts have been underwhelming and he makes very limited appeal.

66/1

Form: -89798

Last run: 213 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No better for being visored in his last five races and now 0-26; off since February.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta £48.20
Straight Forecast £39.17
Tricast £641.45
Trifecta £739.10

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Recon Mission

SPOTLIGHT:

Agostino

D Express:

Darkened Edge

NEWMARKET:

Mick's Spirit

The Star:

Nelson Gay

The Times:

Agostino

Daily Mirror:

Agostino

POSTDATA:

Recon Mission

Telegraph:

Recon Mission

The Guardian:

Recon Mission

Daily Mail:

Recon Mission

The Sun:

Recon Mission

Daily Record:

Recon Mission