February 21 / 16.27 Lingfield (AW)

16.27

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 59-922 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins in the first half of 2025, including over C&D; runner-up on his last two starts and likely to be in the shake-up again.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

4th

1

(8)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

16:07 Nottingham

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Won on Polytrack at Lingfield (1m) in February and was fair fifth in a Class 5 event at Wolverhampton last month; remains feasibly treated on his best form and his five turf runs include a win over C&D (good) last April; respected on this drop back in grade.

11/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3-6117 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On the up this winter, winning three handicaps at the track (two over this trip and one over 7f); below par at Wolverhampton two weeks ago but could prove a different proposition back here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

10th

7

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 5lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Three-time course winner (7f-1m) during the winter; 1lb lower than when second over C&D in February but needs to up his game after a couple of quiet runs.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5-7233

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
7f win at Southwell last October; two good placed efforts for Grant Tuer last month and he was a good third on his stable debut on Monday (6f); on a competitive mark but he does have his stamina to prove at a mile.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(6)

11th Apr 2026

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0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner but below par of late, beating one in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; it's now 13 starts since that victory too.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Michael Appleby

Regularly on the premises but he has just one win (over 7f on this course) from 18 attempts, and first-time cheekpieces failed to galvanise him over 6f here last time.

15/2

5th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

13:43 Southwell (AW)

Ardaddy

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Michael Appleby

Ran well on his first three starts for this stable but last week's Wolverhampton effort was disappointing; connections now turn to cheekpieces.

7/1

4/1

Form: 96-541 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Taken a while to get the hang of racing but he is on the up now, following a close fourth at Wolverhampton with a breakthrough success at Newcastle on Sunday (1m); a reproduction would see him bang there under his penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(10)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: John Mackie

Career best when making all in Newcastle classified (1m) last month; hasn't matched that in three subsequent starts but he lost a shoe when back in a classified last time; probable contender with Billy Loughnane taking over.

7/1

5th

10

(3)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sold Out

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Off the mark in classified event at Newcastle (1m) in February and has continued in good form, fourth in 1m handicap there ten days ago; big shout at these weights.

5/1

4th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Sold Out

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: John Mackie

Opened his account in classified event over C&D in February and not discredited back in handicap company when fourth of nine at Lingfield (1m) 13 days ago; possibilities despite 3lb weights rise.

4/1

Form: 20-391 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways when making most in a small-field 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago; only 2lb higher but unlikely that this will pan out so smoothly.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Danehill Star

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Improved his AW strike-rate to 6-29 when justifying favouritism at Wolverhampton (9.4f) in March; record of 0-8 on turf but he ran some good races on fast ground last summer and he's in the mix off only 2lb higher than last time.

13/2

1st

3

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Danehill Star

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

In good heart at present and landed his fifth AW win at Lingfield (1m2f) last month; second on his last two starts and holds obvious claims with Billy Loughnane on board for the first time.

3/1

Form: 657-76

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Neither run last month (1m3f and 1m) suggested he was ready to break his duck; down 7lb but needs new blinkers to have a transformative effect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:41 Worcester

Hopjes

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Placed once over 1m (AW) in the other code and 0-3 over hurdles; well beaten at Hereford latest; watch.

40/1

11th

6

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

Hopjes

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Two non-completions over hurdles; placed on the AW last month but over 1m and at a very modest level.

100/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Hopjes

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Harriet Dickin

Attracted support and ran a better race when a front-running third of seven over C&D ten days ago (Dash Power second); one to consider with a new visor replacing blinkers

5/1

Form: 644-57

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Promise here in his maiden runs but no better than midfield in two handicaps last month (1m2f and 1m); dropped 7lb but others have more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 455-

Last run: 247 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Encouraging debut over C&D last April; two heavy defeats over 1m2f followed; not obviously thrown in for her handicap debut/return from eight-month absence but Rossa Ryan is booked and she needs a close market check.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phyllis Burton

9st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Tate

Hasn't gone on since making an encouraging debut when fourth at Lingfield (1m, AW) last April; steps up in trip and hood worn last time is persevered with.

10/1

7th

5

(11)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phyllis Burton

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Tate

Hasn't gone on since making an encouraging debut when fourth at Lingfield (1m, AW) last April; eighth of nine on handicap debut back there (1m) last month and first-time hood is now applied.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:27 Lingfield (AW)

Phyllis Burton

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Tate

Encouraging debut over C&D last April; two heavy defeats over 1m2f followed; not obviously thrown in for her handicap debut/return from eight-month absence but Rossa Ryan is booked and she needs a close market check.

7/1

OUR TIP
9th
3 (6)
Kev

50/1

Form: 2/60-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Promise last winter; absent for 328 days prior to his Kempton reappearance in December; well beaten there, and again last month, and he is risky despite his reduced mark.
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

2

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

Kev

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a maiden at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled in handicap company since; visor (worn last time) is replaced by first-time blinkers.

33/1

8th

4

(2)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Kev

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

Went close in a Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW) in December 2024 but he's struggled since including in three handicaps this winter; still lightly raced but he has plenty to prove on turf debut; visor added.

25/1

9th

3

(6)

21st Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:27 Lingfield (AW)

Kev

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Tom Ward

Promise last winter; absent for 328 days prior to his Kempton reappearance in December; well beaten there, and again last month, and he is risky despite his reduced mark.

50/1

Non-runners

My Boy Harry

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Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £15.23
Tricast £36.16
Trifecta £38.90

Selections

The Guardian:

Poke The Bear

SPOTLIGHT:

Antiquity

POSTDATA:

Sold Out

The Times:

Ardaddy

The Star:

Sold Out

Daily Mail:

Poke The Bear

D Express:

Poke The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Poke The Bear

RP RATINGS:

Antiquity

Telegraph:

Antiquity

Daily Record:

Antiquity

The Sun:

Ardaddy