March 07 / 14.42 Wolverhampton (AW)

14.42

Standard

BetMGM Lincoln Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 0f 142y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM Lincoln Trial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: /30-12 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who returned from a 202-day break (gelded during the absence) to win a 7f handicap at Kempton in January, finishing off strongly (form worked out extremely well); only second over 1m last time but the tactical nature of that race may not have suited; still looks on a dangerous mark and he's one of two strong contenders for Andrew Balding.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

The Lost King

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Well beaten at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month but he was in good heart previously, finishing fourth at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) two starts ago where the trip appeared to stretch him; possible player.

7/1

27th

13

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

The Lost King

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Gelded prior to showing improvement and performing solidly (12134) over 7f-1m1f this year, mostly on AW, including a good effort on finals day at Newcastle; respectable fourth at Newmarket returned to turf and again looks likely to give his running.

25/1

33

(12)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

The Lost King

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Third reserve; gelded prior to showing improvement and performing solidly (12134) this year, mostly on AW, including a good effort over 1m on finals day; respectable fourth to Erzindjan at Newmarket (1m1f) returned to turf; again likely to give his running.

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 21812- BF

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his six starts and two of them have come on AW; second to Two Tempting at Kempton when last seen in November but he had beaten that rival on his previous start and is handicapped to confirm the placings; one to consider.
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12th

9

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

First Principle

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Best form has come on AW and he hung left when 3l last of six at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May last time; however, the trip appeared to stretch him and he's off the same mark as for his win at Wolverhampton (8.4f, AW) in March; not written off back at 1m in first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

6th

4

(5)

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Windsor

First Principle

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Broadly progressive, mostly at about 1m and on AW, until posting duck eggs in last two outings; may prove resurgent back down in grade, and pedigree suggests the return to 1m2f is worth a go.

4/1

17th

8

(17)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

First Principle

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Having been gelded last autumn he enjoyed a good stint on AW, winning twice (1m/8.6f); soundly beaten at Newcastle (1m, AW) last time and he needs to transfer his improvement back to turf, but he remains lightly raced for his top yard and is not discounted under Ryan Moore.

14/1

OUR TIP

8/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 213-23 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.
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3rd

2

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He was making his seasonal debut when only fifth in this race 12 months ago but he's been kept on the go this winter and has been better than ever; suspicion others will prove better handicapped here though.

8/1

3rd

5

(7)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Two Tempting

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

He has been a fine servant to connections and added wins eight and nine to his tally in 2025, the latest a 1m handicap at Kempton in November; ran as well as he ever has when second to an upwardly mobile 4yo over C&D five weeks ago but even that effort will need bettering in this field.

16/1

4/1

Form: 3/142-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Useful and progressive form at 7f before a good step forward on his handicap debut, rattling home for second in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); a 5lb rise should be manageable and he has to enter the reckoning despite the subsequent 261-day absence.
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13th

16

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

La Botte

9st 4lb

J: Mark Zahra

T: Harry Eustace

Has failed to build on an eye-catching reappearance effort but seemed to be outstayed over 1m2f most recently; unlucky second in the C&D Britannia at this meeting last year (good to firm; might well have won but for traffic issues) and looks very interesting back here, bidding for compensation.

9/1

8th

9

(9)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

La Botte

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Unlucky second in last year's Britannia at Royal Ascot then caught the eye on reappearance; hasn't exactly lived up to expectations in two starts since but remains of interest assuming this new scenario (steps up from 1m) prompts a positive effect; too soon to give up on him.

7/1

7th

7

(9)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:45 Ascot

La Botte

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Harry Eustace

Went close in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June on his fourth start; not seen again until a good fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) this March, despite a slow start and having to come very wide in the straight; disappointing favourite in the Lincoln at Doncaster three weeks later, perhaps with the good to soft ground against him but overall improvement is required moving from handicaps into this Group 3.

8/1

Form: 3-1165

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.
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17th

19

(15)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

High On Hope

9st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

AW form this year features two wins in January and creditable fifth in the Lincoln Trial; only 1-14 on turf and looks unfavourably handicapped, being 4lb higher than last appearance in this sphere.

20/1

4th

8

(3)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

1m Polytrack wins at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable fifth in Class 2 events on last two starts, including over 8.6f here 13 days ago but it remains to be seen whether this step up in trip will suit him.

7/1

5th

12

(9)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

High On Hope

8st 4lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Won Class 4 handicaps at Chelmsford and Kempton in January; respectable efforts in stronger company twice since but he needs a career best to take this.

25/1

Form: /17-61

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo who took his form to a new level when readily seeing off ten rivals at Lingfield last week (1m2f); a 6lb rise shouldn't be beyond him and he can't be discounted stepping back in distance.
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3rd

18

(20)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Regal Ulixes

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Well-beaten seventh in 1m4f Group 2 at this meeting on final run last year; won handicap at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in February, has held his form and had possible excuses, while also appearing as if he's well worth another go at 1m4f, so he's given a second look despite needing overall improvement.

16/1

7th

3

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Regal Ulixes

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Two novice wins on turf and he made it 3-6 when scoring at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in February on his second handicap start; solid fourth to The Glen Rovers at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last month and, while improvement is necessary today, this is just his ninth run and he may have more left in the tank.

9/1

14/1

Form: 1276-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who has won two of his six starts; should be sharper with last month's Southwell reappearance behind him and still has some potential.
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6th

3

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

First Ambition

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Michael Keady

Won his first two starts for Karl Burke last year but he hasn't kicked on from his handicap debut second (1m, good to soft) last September (RPR 95); sold for 22,000gns in April; drops in class but not a solid option.

14/1

19th

3

(17)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

First Ambition

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Has been unable to sustain his early progress, most recently out of the money when a 20-1 shot in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton; needs to raise his game.

25/1

7th

10

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Ambition

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Free-going sort who has won two of his six starts; should be sharper with last month's Southwell reappearance behind him and still has some potential.

14/1

7/1

Form: 0695-1 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.
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8th

3

(2)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:42 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Smart performer on AW, winning this race in 2024 and third 12 months ago; cheekpieces have given him a lift of late, winning a 7f handicap at Kempton ten days ago; still on a handy mark and he is sure to be popular.

7/1

1st

3

(4)

25th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 10lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Goes well fresh and should cope if it gets tactical given all three of his C&D wins were achieved in single-figure fields; pushing two years since he last got his head in front but the handicapper is giving him a chance and he responded well to first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when fifth over track and trip last time; of significant interest.

7/2

1

(10)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Come

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Record of 4-13 on AW and 3-4 at Kempton; below par returned to this sphere ten weeks ago and losing run is mounting up but a revival would put him in the picture; 1lb below last winning mark.

14/1

Form: 30717-

Last run: 146 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Five handicap wins in a productive 2025 campaign; only midfield off this mark when last seen at Goodwood in October; needs to progress again but it is not out of the question.
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5th

3

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:18 Chester

Knights Gold

9st 11lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Four-time turf winner who scored off 1lb higher over C&D last autumn; took a while to get going this season but he's been placed at with cheekpieces added in his last two runs (1m, good to firm); usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets some luck.

9/2

3rd

2

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Knights Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Had a fine year in 2025 and he spent the spring in the handicapper's claws; offered more encouragement when tried in cheekpieces at Newbury (1m, good to firm) 17 days ago; should have a big run in him.

9/2

3rd

6

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Knights Gold

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

A 2025 campaign that featured five wins was always going to be a hard act to follow and he has found it tough going so far this year; has slipped back to a winning mark though and cheekpieces are now given a go.

12/1

Form: /1601-

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Overcame trouble in running to win a 7f handicap at Lingfield in December (blinkered first time); only 2lb higher which looks manageable; stays 1m but this additional 142 yards will be new territory.
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4th

4

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Christian David

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins over 7f/1m, two on the AW; fair third at Newmarket in April (1m, good) but not so good since; acts on any ground although withdrawn on account of the going (officially good to firm) last time.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Christian David

8st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins split between turf and AW; his last success was off this mark at Lingfield in December but he has a mixed record since and was a well-held fourth at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last month; others preferred.

20/1

50/1

Form: 027-50

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Smart form in France and Ireland but he hasn't beaten a rival in three runs for Ian Williams this winter; dropped 10lb but far too much to prove for comfort.
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11th

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Bravais

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Winner in France and Ireland, but has beaten a total of one rival in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; down another 3lb, but hard to warm to unless the market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Echalar; non-runner 4.10 Chester Thursday.

50/1

15

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Bravais

8st 8lb

T: Ian Williams

100/1

10/1

Form: 7428-4

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well suited by AW and although he is yet to win off a mark this high, he has plenty of form that gives him a fighting chance; can step up on last week's return to action and he holds each-way claims.
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4th

4

(5)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Superposition

10st 0lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Dual winner at 1m who was dropped back down to 7f when he scored at Newmarket (good) in May; stayed on for third over that trip on the July course a fortnight ago so this first start at 6f is something of a surprise.

14/1

3rd

4

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

12:45 Newmarket (July)

Superposition

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Not straightforward but he is a capable performer on his day and he landed his first turf success when beating Silver Ghost on the Rowley course six weeks ago, again hanging right under pressure but full value for the neck winning margin; up 3lb but has the ability to feature.

6/1

1st

7

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Superposition

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

0-7 on turf and his best form (and both wins) has come on AW; below par on AW on last two starts and arrives with something to prove.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.70
Straight Forecast £18.05
Tricast £141.06
Trifecta £180.00

Selections

NEWMARKET:

First Principle

TOPSPEED:

High On Hope

POSTDATA:

Kingdom Come

The Guardian:

La Botte

SPOTLIGHT:

The Lost King

Daily Mail:

Two Tempting

D Express:

First Principle

Daily Record:

First Principle

Daily Mirror:

La Botte

RP RATINGS:

The Lost King

The Times:

High On Hope

Telegraph:

High On Hope

The Sun:

Two Tempting

LAMBOURN:

Kingdom Come

The Star:

Kingdom Come