January 31 / 16.30 Lingfield (AW)

16.30

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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 533-24 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still seeking first British win after many attempts; however, currently in quite a consistent vein of form, including a near miss over 1m here at the turn of the year; respectable fourth back here (1m again) since; just as effective at 7f; likely to be on the premises again.
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4th

10

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Way To Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Low-key run at Newmarket (6f, good) 12 days ago; return to a longer trip is in his favour but others are more appealing for win purposes.

20/1

11th

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Way To Dubai

9st 5lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Appleby

Only 1lb higher than for his Lingfield (1m, AW) in January; up and down since that success and could prove vulnerable back sprinting.

20/1

4th

6

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Way To Dubai

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Has won only once since making his British debut in October 2023; has threatened plenty of times but has been very poor in last two races.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 8459-9 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three times in the first half of last year but has seemingly gone off the boil, finishing down the field the last twice.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

3rd
8 (12)
Dandy Khan

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 112-15 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four AW course wins since joining Jim Boyle, three of them over this trip; bit disappointing when only fifth over 1m here three weeks ago but no surprise were she to resume her progress now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Dandy Khan

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Jim Boyle

Won five times at Lingfield (7f-1m) during the last AW season and was still in good form there when last seen in April; has 0-12 strike-rate on turf, though, and others in this line-up look better handicapped.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has nothing to prove under the conditions having won five times over 7f-1m here during the winter, but they were all at Class 6 level and she may again find this sort of company a shade warm.

28/1

5th

10

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Dandy Khan

8st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Jim Boyle

She has enjoyed a productive winter for her new connections, winning five races here; last week's third (1m), while respectable, came in a lower grade against other females and she looks vulnerable today.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 732-44 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has dropped a long way in the weights since returning for this yard last May and went down by only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) last month; respectable fourths over 1m here and at Chelmsford since; thereabouts.
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5th

8

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Pitney

9st 3lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.

5/1

2nd

5

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Pitney

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Both wins when trained by Hugo Palmer; now finding it difficult to get his head in front and has dropped to a career-low mark; may get in the firing line but doesn't appeal for win purposes.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Bath

Pitney

9st 6lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

His last win was in September 2024 but that was off 19lb higher at Chester, and he ran well to finish third at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still lightly raced on turf and has possibilities if he handles the conditions back in this sphere (best form has been on soft ground).

11/2

Form: 8/724-

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second of ten on 7f Salisbury handicap debut last May; respectable fourth of nine over 7f at Wolverhampton five months later; subsequently gelded; remains unexposed.
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1st

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Baloos Blues

9st 6lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Missed the break more often than not and has still to prove his stamina over this far, having run below market expectations when last seen three months ago; questions to answer but 5lb claimer Harry Vigors has been among the winners of late.

3/1

9th

7

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Baloos Blues

10st 10lb

J: Mr James Hills

T: Charles Hills

Still a maiden but mildly progressive at up to 1m; stamina the query today but he should be able to find a small race in the coming weeks.

9/2

2nd

9

(6)

18th Feb 2026

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Baloos Blues

8st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Charles Hills

0-6 but he has shown promise in handicaps over 7f and 1m; down in the weights and could still have a bigger run in him.

10/1

Form: 136-31

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Pretty solid record for James Owen since cheekpieces have been applied, resuming winning ways in 7f Southwell handicap 11 days ago; has a handy draw and a 3lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid.
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3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

5th

7

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

No Knee Never

9st 5lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

His last three wins have come in amateur riders' races, the latest at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW), and he shaped when staying on for third at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago as though this trip, over which he's unraced, may be within range; first-time hood replaces cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 644-5

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in 1m course maidens here last summer; poor hurdle form since and was also well held in 1m2f handicap here back on the Flat since; it remains to be seen whether this 3f shorter trip improves matters.
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4th

8

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

18:12 Fontwell

Dodging The Bullet

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; also a maiden on the Flat, though was runner-up in a 1m3f AW handicap on final run in March; others are preferred.

40/1

2nd

3

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard J Bandey

Maiden who has raced mainly over 1m; ran respectably from the front at Kempton most recently; doesn't appear to be crying out for this return to a middle distance.

11/2

4th

1

(3)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Dodging The Bullet

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Richard J Bandey

Nine-race maiden including three runs over hurdles; showed some early promise on the Flat but he's not progressed and has finished down the field in three handicaps at Lingfield (1m2f/1m) this year; down the list.

8/1

7/1

Form: 706-15 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Finished strongly and got up in the final strides over C&D at the start of the month, her first win at the 13th attempt; ruined her chance by hanging left back here since; a first-time hood is reached for after that.
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6th

6

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:18 Bath

Naval Ensign

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

Bought cheaply by current connections (was trained by Jack Jones) and made the frame when starting out for them over C&D 18 days ago (off a break; wore hood and tongue-tie together for the first time; headgear retained here); this is tougher.

20/1

4th

2

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:02 Bath

Naval Ensign

9st 9lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Nikki Evans

Got up late to win a 7f AW handicap for Jack Jones in January; only 1lb higher today and her new trainer is quick to fit a tongue-tie.

14/1

8th

10

(2)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Naval Ensign

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Finished strongly and got up in the final strides over C&D at the start of the month, her first win at the 13th attempt; ruined her chance by hanging left back here since; a first-time hood is reached for after that.

7/1

20/1

Form: 1679-8

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in three outings this winter but has dipped to only 1lb above the mark he defied over 7f at Kempton last May so worth a precautionary look in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive.

8/1

6th

4

(2)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

Havana Touch

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: John Butler

5yo who was in top form on AW in the spring, with a win at Kempton (1m) being sandwiched by two seconds; showed some promise in May 2024 when he last raced on turf; key player if transferring good form back to grass.

7/1

2nd

9

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Havana Touch

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Resumed winning ways in 1m Kempton handicap 29 days ago; up 4lb but must enter calculations.

7/2

10th
5 (11)
Suzuka

10/1

Form: 3251-8

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ended time with Roger Varian with a breakthrough success over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton but well beaten over that same C&D on her first outing for new connections; back down in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Suzuka

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

8.6f winner at Wolverhampton on her final start for Roger Varian; two modest efforts for her new yard last month; something to prove for now.

12/1

10th

5

(11)

31st Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Suzuka

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Ended time with Roger Varian with a breakthrough success over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton but well beaten over that same C&D on her first outing for new connections; back down in trip.

10/1

3

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Suzuka

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Free-going filly; consistent rather than progressive but she's edging down the weights and has been running respectably at a modest level; this is her first run in 0-60 company and she should make a bold bid.

3/1

11th
12 (4)
Kaaranah

14/1

Form: 34908- D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
His two wins have been gained around 1m but on a dangerous mark and needs a market check back from a short break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:54 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Currently 2-2 over C&D and 2-2 in cheekpieces (again off tonight) following wins here in April; excuses off his revised mark since and he is one to consider back on Tapeta.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Lingfield

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: John Butler

Seemingly boosted by cheekpieces when winning twice at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) in April and endured a wide trip before keeping on steadily for sixth at Kempton (1m, AW; no headgear, as today) last month; versatile ground-wise on turf; can't be ignored.

9/1

6th

12

(13)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Kaaranah

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Took advantage of a reduced mark when scoring at Wolverhampton (9.4f; first-time cheekpieces) last month and he followed up with a dominant display on his return visit two weeks later; 7lb higher here but he remains well handicapped on his old form including a win over C&D; key player.

11/4

Form: /008-5 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to tumble but didn't offer any obvious sign he's ready to take advantage when last of five over 1m at Chelmsford 23 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

12

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Under The Sun

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (1m2f) in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there the following month; considered.

8/1

4th

9

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

10st 9lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He had been badly out of sorts prior to popping up at 80-1 in a C&D handicap four weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 3lb but it remains to be seen if he can back that effort up.

5/1

1st

9

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His mark continues to tumble but he isn't giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage, failing to beat a rival on all three AW starts this winter.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £80.30
Straight Forecast £57.47
Tricast £241.15
Trifecta £575.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No Knee Never

POSTDATA:

Way To Dubai

The Times:

Baloo's Blues

Daily Record:

Naval Ensign

D Express:

Pitney

The Guardian:

Baloo's Blues

RP RATINGS:

No Knee Never

NEWMARKET:

No Knee Never

Daily Mail:

No Knee Never

Daily Mirror:

No Knee Never

The Star:

No Knee Never

Telegraph:

Way To Dubai

The Sun:

Way To Dubai