November 20 / 12.10 Lingfield (AW)

12.10

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Stay In Control At BetMGM / EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5210.99
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Stay In Control At BetMGM / EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 75

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Didn't look totally straightforward on debut but posted a better effort (fifth over 7f) at Kempton since; may take another step forward; frame possibilities.
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2

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:01 Newbury

Alma De Fuego

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Oliver Cole

90,000euros foal, 120,000gns yearling; fifth foal; Phoenix Of Spain half-brother to winners Almarada Prince (5f/6f including 2yo; RPR 95) and Get Set (French 7f-12.5f including 2yo; 93); bred to be useful and could have a part to play under Colin Keane on debut.

8/1

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Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
70,000gns yearling; Mehmas half-brother to 1m AW winner Under Siege (RPR 95); dam Listed-placed 5f/6f scorer (including 2yo/AW; 102); bred to take well to the surface; newcomer to consider.
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OUR TIP

Form: 66

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
AW debutant who has something to find on his turf efforts; took a good hold both times and chance of improvement partly depends on whether he settles better.
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9th

6

(5)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Causing Problems

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Down the field in three 2yo runs; fitted with a hood for his handicap/seasonal debut at Wolverhampton nine days ago, a race where he was sent off a warm favourite but pulled his chance away early; tongue-tie now added; will need to settle better now upped in class.

7/1

5th

3

(5)

30th Mar 2026

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1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Causing Problems

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Strong puller who has shown ordinary form over 7f at Newmarket, Yarmouth and Lingfield; has since been gelded; interesting up in trip on handicap debut with a hood tried, but will need to settle better to progress.

5/2

Form: 8

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Never landed a blow in 7f maiden at Kempton where he was one of the outsiders; may be one for handicaps later on.
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3rd

9

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Chelio

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Twice a runner-up from his six starts, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago; he was beaten over 4l on that occasion though and a personal best is required.

12/1

2nd

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Chelio

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Denis Coakley

Promising runs last season at 7f/1m; well held in two handicaps (7f/6f) this campaign, though was quite short in the betting for both and Windsor last time didn't go to plan; wouldn't rule out.

6/1

8th

2

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

Chelio

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Denis Coakley

Improved with each 2yo run but his second of eight on Lingfield AW (1m) in December came in an ordinary novice; entitled to need the run on handicap/turf debut at Leicester (7f, good to firm) and he ran respectably in sixth, eased when beaten; may be capable of better over the new trip.

8/1

Form:

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Represents major yard but was friendless in the betting and down the field (well behind Richie's Rocket) in Newmarket contest; admittedly may do better with the experience under his belt.
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3rd

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Keep It Classic

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Eight-race maiden who is proving inconsistent but has possibilities on peak effort, namely short-head second off current mark at Haydock (11.5f) three starts ago; tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces.

100/30

4th

6

(7)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

19:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep It Classic

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Well beaten at a short price without headgear last time and it's no surprise to see the cheekpieces back in place; holds obvious claims on his previous Haydock near-miss.

3/1

6th

3

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 6

17:42 Lingfield

Keep It Classic

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Still a maiden after six starts but lost out only by a short head over similar trip to today's at Haydock (good; wore cheekpieces) three weeks ago, despite racing too freely; might be more relaxed with the headgear left off here; respected.

5/2

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W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
95,000euros yearling; Sioux Nation half-brother to three winners, notably River Thames (1m 2yo; RPR 90); dam 6f AW scorer (68); along with the other newcomers, needs a market check.
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No Results Found

Form: 3

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Promising third of 15, faring best of the newcomers and beaten only by the joint-favourites, in 7f contest at Newmarket; related to a couple of AW scorers and commands respect.
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4th

5

(8)

30th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Richies Rocket

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

9l maiden win at Lingfield (7f, AW) last November and reappeared with close Listed fourth there (7f) in February; he's dropped down the weights but his turf form on his last four starts hasn't come up to scratch.

33/1

5th

1

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Sandown

Richies Rocket

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Wide-margin Lingfield maiden winner (AW) who ran on for fourth in a 7f Listed race there on reappearance; hasn't confirmed that promise in three subsequent outings back on turf but a wide stall was always going to make life hard in a big field on 7f Goodwood handicap debut in May and it's possible he failed to stay 1m in the Britannia at Royal Ascot since.

8/1

17th

12

(31)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Richies Rocket

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

All runs 7f, the win in an AW maiden in November; gelded after disappointing in a classy conditions race and his handicap debut at Goodwood (good) last time was fairly eye-catching when he had a wicked draw and saw his race out well (behind Pathein, Wechaad and New Monarch); not dismissed.

33/1

Form: 55

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Couple of fifth-place finishes over 1m at Bath, still seeming green and eventually fading on soft ground latest; may show improvement, with this drop in trip worth exploring.
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11th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Solar Phoenix

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Roger Teal

His two handicap runs have been unconvincing, including when tried in blinkers at Brighton (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; drop to 6f not enough to tempt.

16/1

5th

2

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Solar Phoenix

9st 8lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Roger Teal

Didn't progress in three runs last backend and was beaten some way on his seasonal/handicap debut in June; the drop in trip in first-time blinkers will need to make a difference.

8/1

10th

10

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:27 Bath

Solar Phoenix

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: Roger Teal

Been brought along steadily, a patiently-ridden sixth of ten in 7f AW Lingfield maiden in November; possibilities on his handicap debut.

18/1

Form: 45

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability in a couple of 7f events on AW but the bare form is modest; looks likely to be more interesting in handicaps shortly.
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3rd

1

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Amber Hamur

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Made all at Hamilton (8.3f, good) on second stable start and followed up at Ripon (1m, good) with something to spare; there can be optimism that this easy 1m1f will be within range and that latest 5lb rise will not stop her.

7/4

1st

6

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Ripon

Amber Hamur

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Has shown improvement since joining current yard and stepping up to around 1m in two runs, getting off the mark at Hamilton (good) last month when making all; she should give another good account off 3lb higher.

13/8

1st

6

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

20:20 Hamilton

Amber Hamur

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Saxon Warrior filly who took a step forward for new yard (formerly with George Boughey) when a neck second of seven in 8.5f handicap at Beverley eight days ago; a player nudged up 1lb.

2/1

Form: BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Ultimately well held and disappointing in 7f event at Newmarket but is evidently thought capable of much better, having been backed into favouritism; big step forward is possible.
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1st

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Laughterintherain

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Ran well in 7f AW novice event at Lingfield on final 2yo start, shaping as if 1m will suit; no progress in turf handicaps this term but ran respectably last time; interesting returned to this venue.

7/2

4th

7

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:30 Ffos Las

Laughterintherain

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up in Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last December on third start; soundly beaten in three handicaps this season; others have more compelling claims.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:35 Newbury

Laughterintherain

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Runner-up in Lingfield novice (7f, AW) last December on third start; soundly beaten in 1m handicaps on her two starts this season; showed pace last time and it's possible this lightly raced 3yo will be suited by today's first crack at sprinting, but others have more compelling claims.

8/1

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W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Debutante by Lope De Vega and first foal of Group-placed 7f 2yo winner (RPR 101) who is out of 1m winning half-sister to top miler Dubawi; from a family that has served her owner well; interesting.
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Betting Forcast

14/1 Alma De Fuego, 13/2 Aneirins Sword, 20/1 Causing Problems, 40/1 Chelio, 16/1 Keep It Classic, 8/1 One Of The Boys, Evs Richies Rocket, 16/1 Solar Phoenix, 25/1 Amber Hamur, 12/1 Laughterintherain, 9/2 Royal Poetry

Non-runners

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