February 12 / 16.15 Lingfield (AW)

16.15

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  • Prize money: £4972.3
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
5 (7)
Borgi

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 3444-7 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Has dropped to a dangerous mark, 8lb lower than when last successful, but losing run up to 11 and he was behind three of these at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Borgi

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Another prominent racer; now a seven-time winner on the AW after this year's wins over C&D and at Wolverhampton (8.6f); those were Class 4s but he's got a canny habit of never winning by far so remains on a fair mark.

7/1

1st

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Borgi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: S Woods

Having slipped down the weights he returned to winning ways with a comfortable success at Lingfield (1m) four weeks ago; up 4lb but not handicapped out of things.

5/2

1st

5

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Borgi

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Has dropped to a dangerous mark, 8lb lower than when last successful, but losing run up to 11 and he was behind three of these at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 48520- D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Windsor novice winner (1m, soft) for Charles Hills as a 3yo; makes his stable debut after 110 days off having changed hands for 22,000gns in October; market helpful.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:32 Newmarket (July)

Miletus

9st 6lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Keane

Responded well to first-time cheekpieces when winning over C&D (good) last month but he was well held back here (fifth of seven) 13 days ago; finished behind some of today's rivals in that race and he needs to step up again after that.

12/1

5th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Newmarket (July)

Miletus

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Keane

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces (added to tongue-tie) when edging ahead late on over C&D (good) four weeks ago; not the most convincing (carries head awkwardly under pressure) but he's only been nudged up 2lb.

9/4

1st

2

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Miletus

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Keane

Expensive to follow since picked up from Charles Hills (turned over three times as favourite this year) and is tried in first-time cheekpieces (wore a hood at Yarmouth in the spring); a good test over a stiff 7f is fine but he doesn't always convince.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 311-61 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of his last four starts, the latest over C&D; up 3lb in a better race but still worthy of consideration.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

3

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 4

16:20 Brighton

Foreseen

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Prominent racer; in better forrm than his figures might suggest and he is only 2lb higher than when dominating a Class 3, albeit a weak one, at Lingfield in May; one of two runners for Tony Carroll.

6/1

5th

2

(9)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Foreseen

10st 1lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Tony Carroll

Made all in a 0-95 at Lingfield (7.5f, good to firm) in May off a 3lb lower mark than today's but he did too much too soon over 1m2f at Sandown two months ago; dropping back in trip should suit this C&D winner.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Foreseen

8st 12lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Tony Carroll

Made all up the favoured stands' rail over Lingfield's extended 7f a month ago but has only gone up 3lb and he's likeably consistent; this does look more competitive than usual, however.

12/1

10/1

Form: 9976-6 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Now 6lb lower than for the latest of his four wins on Tapeta (7f-9.5f) early last year, but recent efforts don't suggest he is ready to capitalise on his sliding mark; blinkers return.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: 72-251 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
4-10 over 1m/1m2f here and back to winning form when beating Farasi Lane by just under a length at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; only 2lb higher and should have the race run to suit; player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

Form: 0763-2 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 18, but now 13lb below his last winning mark and was beaten less than a length by Hitched at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago; shortlisted.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Farasi Lane

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here.

11/1

5th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Micky Hammond

Probably better known for his AW exploits nowadays but he led close home to cause 28-1 surprise on recent stable debut at Ripon (1m, good), his ninth career success; nudged up only 1lb for that and is a rare runner here for his Middleham-based trainer; respected.

4/1

Form: 363-11 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Taken off since fitted with blinkers, twice making all at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last month, the latest under Conor Whiteley; up another 7lb in hat-trick bid, but may again enjoy the run of the race; high on list.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:58 Chester

Lexington Jet

9st 13lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who went off too fast for his own good over the extended 7f here two weeks ago and folded, which was also the case in his two previous runs; on a handy mark if he did get any freedom up front, though stamina doubts remain over quite this far.

33/1

9th

2

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Lexington Jet

10st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Loughnane

Front-runner who has won four times since blinkers have been added and latest was over 7f here (good) in May; well held in his last two runs (1m2f/1m) but he's now only 2lb higher than for his last win and is well drawn back at this trip; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 33613- D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Four-time turf winner including three at Brighton; placed in both starts on Polytrack (7f/1m2f) and the biggest question is how ready he will be after 79 days off.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner, all on good to firm ground; arrives in good form but the ground looks a potential stumbling block.

7/2

3rd

2

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:30 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

9st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Best known as a Brighton specialist but also runs this track well; needs to rebound from disappointing C&D run four weeks ago but looked in good nick when scoring at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) in June; shortlisted.

3/1

7th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Oj Lifestyle

10st 3lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Five-time winner who has been placed in half of his six visits here, including when third in this race in 2024; carries a 5lb penalty for winning at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but Toby Moore's 7lb claim will aid his bid to go back-to-back; considered.

4/1

Form: 43-345 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran with credit when beaten 2l into fifth of nine at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) 13 days ago, but finished behind a couple of these; a sharp mile like this may be an inadequate test for him now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

10/1

Form: 1/2- C

Last run: 361 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
First and second in two 7f novices here last winter; up a furlong for his handicap debut after a year off, but still something of an unknown quantity; market may be helpful.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(10)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

17:18 Lingfield (AW)

Dancing Terror

9st 7lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Won his maiden over C&D as a 2yo for Amanda Perrett; turned in three poor efforts earlier this year, back from a lengthy absence, before being sold for 1,200gns in May; hard to recommend.

50/1

6th

5

(4)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Dancing Terror

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

First and second in two 7f novices at Lingfield the winter before last, but having been off for a year, he's trailed home last in 1m/7f handicaps (tried a hood and blinkers last time); makes turf debut with lots to prove.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.00
Straight Forecast £33.72
Tricast £160.90
Trifecta £329.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lexington Jet

TOPSPEED:

Hitched

NEWMARKET:

Miletus

Daily Mail:

Foreseen

RP RATINGS:

Borgi

Telegraph:

Farasi Lane

The Times:

Lexington Jet

The Guardian:

Lexington Jet

The Star:

Lexington Jet

Daily Record:

Lexington Jet

D Express:

Miletus

POSTDATA:

Hitched

Daily Mirror:

Hitched

The Sun:

Hitched