February 12 / 16.50 Lingfield (AW)

16.50

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  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Showers

1st
7 (7)
Mintana

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 036-52 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Stays 7f but her wins have come over sprint trips; 2-2 at Lingfield (one turf, one AW); good second at Wolverhampton three weeks ago and helps form a strong two-pronged attack for connections.
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3rd

3

(5)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Landed 7f classified event at Lingfield in February and not disgraced in handicaps since, sixth of ten there (6f) last time; merits serious consideration back in classified company here.

3/1

6th

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mintana

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: James Evans

Just held on to win 7f classified here in February but found things a bit tougher in her two subsequent handicaps (7f/6f); usual cheekpieces (left off last time) are refitted; others look stronger.

9/1

4th

4

(1)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mintana

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Unplaced favourite last time when bidding for a Lingfield double (7f) but shaped as if this return to 6f will suit; has lots of sprinting form.

5/1

2nd
11 (6)
Woodrafff

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 56-362 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Fair handicapper at a basement level and he went desperately close dropped into classified company at Wolverhampton last week, leading in the straight but not doing much in front and headed on the finishing line; blinkers now added; key contender once again.
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8th

10

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Woodrafff

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to be slowly away and is the type who needs everything to drop right if he's to win, but he's run several good races on AW this year and was fourth of 14 back on turf at Thirsk (7f, good) recently; in the mix.

7/1

4th

16

(10)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Thirsk

Woodrafff

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Three-time winner who is fine at 7f or 1m; has been running well for a while and latest effort in the new visor at Newcastle can be upgraded.

14/1

7th

11

(2)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Woodrafff

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Running well at this level in recent weeks, coming from last to first over 1m here before finishing second at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Southwell (1m); just as effective at 7f; the blinkers he's worn on his last five starts are now replaced by a first-time visor; should go well again.

11/4

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 467-22 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Finished second in two 7f classified events at Southwell last month, collared close home on the second occasion; this C&D winner is one of two solid candidates for her connections.
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8th

12

(2)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Bath

American Rose

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Serial slow starter who's done most recent racing over 7f and looked to find this trip stretching her a couple of times; capable if getting away and finding the race setting up for her but she's been expensive to follow in 0-50 company latterly.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

American Rose

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Placed in all three starts since dropped to this level, twice finishing runner-up over C&D last month; creditable effort when third of 11 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) 12 days ago considering she was drawn wide and blew the start; major player.

11/4

3rd

2

(11)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

American Rose

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: James Evans

Finished second in two 7f classified events at Southwell last month, collared close home on the second occasion; this C&D winner is one of two solid candidates for her connections.

5/1

Form: 7-9324 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.
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6th

8

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:50 Bath

Under Curfew

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a lengthy losing run; can lead but didn't at Windsor last time and was never involved; if on his game he wouldn't be without hope.

8/1

6th

8

(2)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

14:25 Windsor

Under Curfew

9st 0lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran who is on a losing run of 22; knocking on the door on AW when last seen and he won't mind getting back on the grass; has made the running but it is not a prerequisite; could go well.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Under Curfew

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Veteran with nine wins on his record, all over sprint trips; stays this far though and he holds each-way claims once more.

8/1

12/1

Form: 000-47

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo with a patchy record; not beaten far over 1m here last month but he failed to build on it dropped to this trip two weeks ago (raced freely in first-time blinkers); headgear off today.
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7th

12

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Huntly Lodge

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Amanda Perrett

0-12; beaten only 2l when fifth of 11 here over 7f in a classified event in February but he's not backed that up in two starts since; well held in five starts on turf and others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(10)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Bath

Huntly Lodge

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

11-race maiden but he was beaten only 2l at Lingfield (1m, AW) in January and again there over 7f in February (classified events); his latest effort is worth forgiving (wide trip) but he has struggled in four starts on turf.

16/1

11th

4

(10)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Huntly Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Amanda Perrett

Lightly raced 5yo with a patchy record, although he was beaten only 2l when fifth in a similar race at Lingfield under Jack Dace last time; each-way shout with a repeat of that form.

7/1

Form: U4-587

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden; her best effort came over C&D in December but it hasn't been a springboard to better things.
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4th

7

(8)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:42 Lingfield (AW)

Miraflores

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

Her two best efforts this winter have come over C&D but she will need a personal best if she is to make it 13th time lucky.

10/1

6th

8

(4)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Miraflores

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Rachel Cook & John Bridger

11-race maiden; her best effort came over C&D in December but it hasn't been a springboard to better things.

33/1

Form: 47400- CD

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.
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7th

4

(10)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: J R Jenkins

C&D winner; inconsistent 7yo but he wasn't beaten far into fourth over C&D last August; well short of that level twice since and he is not a solid option.

14/1

11

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

8st 11lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Sole success in 25 starts came over C&D in September 2023 and is still 1lb higher; opposable from the outside stall.

20/1

4

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Hold The Press

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 1-24 but his win came over C&D and he ran well to finish a close fourth in a handicap here 18 days ago; ties in with Buttercross Flyer and Capallcliste on that form and he's in the mix.

8/1

Form: 490-65

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Not at his best in two 6f runs this winter; has placed form over 7f but he hasn't looked an especially strong stayer at the trip.
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7th

10

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lynwood Lad

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Won a 5.5f classified on the first of his two visits to Brighton (last summer) but ran poorly in the other; latest start was easily his best in 2026 but that was in March and he's inconsistent.

14/1

4th

6

(4)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Capable at this level but he hasn't been firing on all cylinders in 2026; has won over C&D, and when ridden by Paddy Bradley; market can guide.

10/1

8th

8

(2)

26th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Lynwood Lad

9st 9lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

A dual 5f/6f winner in this grade in 2025 but he has twice failed to build on a solid C&D sixth in early January, just eighth of 11 in 7f Lingfield classified event two weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

8/1

Form: 05075-

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 34

Form & Verdict
14-race maiden with low-level form; last seen over 2m and no appeal dropped to 7f.
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9th

9

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 0-16 and he's finished ahead of only four rivals in his last five starts; passed over.

66/1

10th

11

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

15-race maiden with low-level form; makes little appeal.

100/1

9th

9

(2)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

14-race maiden with low-level form; last seen over 2m and no appeal dropped to 7f.

100/1

Form: 59/50-

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Little solid form and returning to 7f with a visor refitted isn't enough to tempt.
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8th

11

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

17:30 Brighton

Almavillalobas

9st 2lb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has shown very little in nine starts from 5f-11.4f; visor removed; makes no appeal.

50/1

11th

12

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Almavillalobas

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Yet to make the frame in her eight runs to date at up to 7f, retried in a visor when tenth in 7f Lingfield classified event in February; takes a big step up in trip now.

50/1

10th

1

(12)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Almavillalobas

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Little solid form and returning to 7f with a visor refitted isn't enough to tempt.

50/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 4788-8

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Her first two handicap runs were encouraging enough but well short of that level on her last four starts; this is her first run at 0-50 level and a revival isn't impossible.
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11th

3

(8)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Friday Again

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon Dow

Her first two handicap runs were encouraging enough but well short of that level on her last four starts; this is her first run at 0-50 level and a revival isn't impossible.

10/1

11

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Friday Again

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

Good second over 6f on her nursery debut in December; not seen again until a respectable fourth back at Lingfield (7f, also Polytrack) earlier this month; firm step backwards over that C&D just nine days later and this is another fairly tight turnaround.

20/1

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Selections

RP RATINGS:

Woodrafff

Daily Mail:

American Rose

SPOTLIGHT:

Mintana

POSTDATA:

Under Curfew

The Sun:

Lynwood Lad

The Guardian:

Woodrafff

D Express:

Woodrafff

Daily Mirror:

Woodrafff

The Star:

Woodrafff

Daily Record:

American Rose

Telegraph:

Mintana

The Times:

Under Curfew