January 14 / 15.40 Lingfield (AW)

15.40

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  • Prize money: £3716.14
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 8835-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Perhaps needed the run, his first for 156 days, when weakening into fifth on last month's handicap debut at Southwell; still early days.
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2nd

8

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Maximising

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ready 7f AW win in January; upped to 1m for the first time at Lingfield in March and produced career-best form, finishing off best behind a winner who was red-hot at the time; absent since but could have more to come at this trip.

4/1

2nd

8

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Maximising

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ran out the ready winner of a 7f handicap here in January; beaten favourite in two 7f handicaps since and steps up to 1m on a retrieval mission.

7/2

8th

4

(10)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Maximising

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Low-mileage 4yo who won readily at Lingfield (7f) in January; only fourth when favourite at Newcastle (behind Benacre) since but wasn't disgraced considering he failed to settle; may still have more to offer.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 72124- D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo; off the mark in a 7f handicap at Southwell last October and he has run two solid races in defeat since; back from an eight-week break with cheekpieces added.
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20th

15

(16)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Captain Parma

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Consistent record on AW features two wins; far less solid on turf form (finishing positions read 790) and can be opposed in a competitive affair kept to this sphere.

25/1

11th

5

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Yarmouth

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Doubled his tally on the AW when winning at Chelmsford (7f; first-time visor) in February and he was a close third there next time; however, below best in both starts on turf, including at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) 23 days ago; headgear last five starts but not today.

14/1

9th

5

(5)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Captain Parma

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Consistent AW handicapper who ran creditably last time when bidding for a Chelmsford double (7f); can remain competitive provided the form is transferred back to turf (second attempt).

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 2046-8 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
He was completing a quick C&D hat-trick when landing the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark; doesn't arrive in the same form this time around but a revival could be around the corner.
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5th

10

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Stays 1m but all eight of his wins have come over 7f, the latest at Kempton 18 days ago; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims again.

11/2

1st

7

(6)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:07 Kempton (AW)

Tadreeb

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Searle

T: Rod Millman

Well held after a slow start here (1m) 12 days ago but that was after two solid placed efforts at Lingfield (7f/1m); losing run is now up to 15 but he's on a dangerous mark and could get involved if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

6/1

Form: 2331-6 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two turf wins for James Fanshawe last summer and he took a step forward when winning over C&D on his stable debut last month; not so good at Chelmsford 12 days ago and another personal best will be required to take this.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

7/1

Form: 06202-

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in four of her seven starts, the latest a narrow defeat over C&D two weeks ago; that was comfortably her best AW run but she has more to do back agaist male opposition.
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8th

8

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Crystal Dagger

8st 13lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Joey Ramsden

Attractively handicapped on form as recent as last December but she needs to improve upon what she showed on her three outings this spring if she's to get off the mark this afternoon (0-11).

14/1

4th

4

(1)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dagger

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

With Ed Walker when beaten a head at Lingfield (7f; 28-1) on New Year's Eve; changed hands in February for 5,000gns and she's yet to shine (0-2) for this trainer; competes from an easing mark, back in trip seeking to make it 11th-time lucky.

12/1

8th

3

(1)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Crystal Dagger

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Joey Ramsden

Regressive maiden for Ed Walker who can hang left and was picked up for 5,000gns last month; 40-1, pulled hard in front for her new yard over 6f at Southwell last Tuesday and will need to settle better back up in trip.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 33708- CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in two runs this winter; now drops into Class 5 company but this C&D winner has a bit more to prove than some of his rivals.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

This Farh

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Often front-runner who won at Leicester (7f, good) in April and over this C&D (good to firm) last month; bit below his best at Chepstow 17 days ago but soft ground may have been against him (also lost a shoe).

9/2

4th

5

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

This Farh

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: David Loughnane

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning at Leicester (7f, good) in April and at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) ten days ago; up another 3lb but this gutsy front-runner is a likely player once more.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6186-2 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; made all at Kempton last October (7f) and after two lesser runs in Class 4 company he was back in form when second at Southwell ten days ago (set a strong pace); well drawn to attack and he should remain a force at this level.
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10th

5

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Hugo Palmer

Seven-time AW winner but sole turf win was in 2023 and he was tailed off back in this sphere at Catterick (7f, good) in May; has something to prove after another break and others are preferred.

20/1

12th

4

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

How Impressive

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hugo Palmer

Runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and he has a 9lb lower mark to work with on turf; however, he's been inconsistent this year and his sole turf win (from 15 attempts) came back in 2023.

8/1

9th

3

(8)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

How Impressive

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Two-time C&D winner; solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts; still feasibly weighted but happiest when dominating and a few of these like to force the pace.

6/1

12/1

Form: 6202-0 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
All eight wins have been achieved over 6f but he has twice run well over this C&D; not at his best behind two of these rivals at Southwell ten days ago though.
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7th

2

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ed Dunlop

Seven-time AW winner and his last success was over 6f here last October; now 2lb lower than for that win but has a mixed record since and was never involved at Wolverhampton last Monday; comes with risks attached and he needs to raise his game back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.

9/1

5th

9

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Havana Sky

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ed Dunlop

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2024 when winning six times; landed his third win over C&D last August off this mark; handicapper has given him a chance after two defeats last month; should run well.

10/1

16th

11

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Havana Sky

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Prolific AW winner and has a fast-ground turf success to his name too; on a winning mark but others may have his measure this time.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £43.00
Straight Forecast £38.58
Tricast £121.38
Trifecta £224.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

How Impressive

The Times:

Captain Parma

POSTDATA:

Crystal Dagger

The Guardian:

Me Tarzan

NEWMARKET:

Havana Sky

Daily Mail:

Tadreeb

The Star:

Crystal Dagger

D Express:

Captain Parma

Daily Mirror:

Captain Parma

RP RATINGS:

How Impressive

TOPSPEED:

How Impressive

Telegraph:

How Impressive

The Sun:

How Impressive

Daily Record:

How Impressive