April 20 / 17.25 Lingfield (AW)

17.25

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 53815- D

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
A three-time winner (at up to 1m2f) in 2025 but he signed off with a below-par fifth in 1m2f Nottingham handicap in October; has won off a break though.
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4th

5

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

18:57 Epsom

Double Red

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

Secured a fourth win (three on turf) when taking Lingfield handicap (1m2f, AW) on his April reappearance but that hasn't been backed up in two subsequent starts; latest fourth was a step back in the right direction, however, when shaping like this first attempt at 1m4f is worth a go; 1-1 here and he holds each-way prospects.

16/1

4th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Double Red

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Henry Candy

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; reappeared with a comfortable AW win in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off back on turf at Lingfield (1m2f, good to firm) last month; needs to bounce back again after that but he still looks feasibly treated on his penultimate form.

16/1

8th

8

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Double Red

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Henry Candy

Hit the ground running last year, winning twice at Nottingham in April, over 8.5f (good) and 1m2f (good to firm); also scored at Epsom (good to soft) in September and once again made a winning return when picking up an AW handicap here (1m2f) 19 days ago; up 5lb and this is tougher but he's progressive and can't be ignored.

7/2

4/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0-561

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair bumper performer; hooded and much improved on his handicap debut when scoring at Southwell (1m3f) nine days ago; up 3lb but must enter calculations with the headgear retained.
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3rd

8

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 4

17:25 Southwell (AW)

Victors Spirit

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Neil King

Well beaten after racing too freely on turf last month but has the hood refitted today and is now only 1lb higher than for narrow C&D win on handicap debut in April; could have a say.

10/1

7th

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Newbury

Victors Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Neil King

Fell in both hurdle starts, after which he was rerouted to the Flat; made a successful handicap debut at Southwell (1m3f, hooded first time) in April and two runs since have both been respectable; more needed to come out on top in this field.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-2111 CD

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Thriving for his current yard and he completed a hat-trick in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap in February; up another 4lb but this C&D winner rates a player in his bid for a four-timer.
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8th

3

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Harlington

9st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Charlie Clover

A winner on turf but has a superior strike-rate on the AW including a hat-trick earlier this year; only four ran when third at Yarmouth last time and that was under a 5lb claimer; could be vulnerable.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:53 Yarmouth

Harlington

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Charlie Clover

Six time winner who won three in a row in January/February and he ran another good race when third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; won on turf last summer but that was off a much lower mark and he needs to transfer his progress back to this sphere.

5/1

20/1

Form: 57-564

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.
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5th

13

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Forca Timao

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

Outsider of four when belatedly doubling his tally at Southwell last April (1m3f); hit the frame last two starts (1m2f) but not sure dropping back to 1m will see him play a bigger role this evening; Penfolds Grange looks connections' best hope.

20/1

4th

10

(9)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Forca Timao

8st 9lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Mark Pattinson

On a losing run and he's yet to hit top form this season, going keenly when a fading fourth of 11 over C&D in February; needs to take a step forward.

20/1

Form: 373-35 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.
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2nd

2

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Golden Circet

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time Flat winner (1m-1m2f; good or quicker) who returns to hurdles after two fair Flat efforts following wind surgery; took a step forward when a promising fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March and remains capable of better in this sphere; leading contender off a 2lb lower mark.

7/2

4th

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Golden Circet

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time turf winner, including when just fending off OJ Lifestyle at Epsom (extended 1m, good; first-time visor) in July; following wind surgery he stuck at it from the rear when fifth over 1m2f (AW) last month and has run well over this trip previously; mark fine and he needs considering.

3/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Circet

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.

12/1

Form: 677-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Useful bumper winner; has been brought along steadily in this sphere, a patiently ridden seventh in 1m4f Kempton novice 26 days ago; looks capable of a fair bit better now going handicapping and not without interest.
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6th

9

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Edward Sexton

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful bumper winner; has been brought along steadily in this sphere, a patiently ridden seventh in 1m4f Kempton novice 26 days ago; looks capable of a fair bit better now going handicapping and not without interest.

9/1

7th

3

(5)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Edward Sexton

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Bumper winner who has perhaps found 7f/1m in adequate in his modest Flat attempts; may do better over this longer trip but handicaps are likely to be his ideal scene.

66/1

2

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Edward Sexton

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful bumper winner; unable to make an impact in two Flat runs in August and he will be of more interest when upped in trip and handicapping in due course.

20/1

Form: 834-54

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Is 0-15 but arrives in good form, fourth of 11 in 1m Bath handicap 15 days ago; not taken lightly at these weights on his first go over 1m2f.
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3rd

6

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Hare Rail

9st 6lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

0-18 and his record is a patchy one; below par at Salisbury last month and the change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

14/1

9th

3

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:57 Salisbury

The Hare Rail

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Still a maiden after 17 starts but scores good marks for consistency; runner-up in first-time visor (retained) at Windsor (1m, good to firm) last month and ought to be on the premises again here.

6/1

2nd

8

(1)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

The Hare Rail

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Yet to register a victory but he arrives in decent nick, fading late when seventh in 1m2f Lingfield handicap 17 days ago; not out of things back in trip in a change of headgear.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 6244-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has shown fair form to date, posting a respectable fourth of nine on his handicap debut at Sandown (1m2f) in September; he may do better still on his seasonal return.
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1st

3

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Perfect Scoundrel

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Amanda Perrett

Best efforts from his five handicaps were on last two starts when third at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) and beaten a head at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm); back up 2lb but his first win should not be far away.

7/2

2nd

5

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Newbury

Perfect Scoundrel

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Amanda Perrett

Hasn't had a lot of racing and probably his best effort yet in handicaps when a 4l third at Goodwood a month ago (1m1f, good to soft); he still doesn't look on that generous a mark.

10/1

3rd

2

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Perfect Scoundrel

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amanda Perrett

Beaten between 6.5l and 11l in his three handicaps (1m2f-1m4f) and has only dropped 5lb; doesn't look a winner waiting to happen.

14/1

9th
3 (1)
Spaceport

20/1

Form: 848/87

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Scored twice (at 1m4f/1m6f) for William Muir and Chris Grassick in summer of 2024; very lightly raced and has shown little since for his current yard though, hooded when last of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; Polytrack debutant.
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9th

3

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Spaceport

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tom Lacey

Scored twice (at 1m4f/1m6f) for William Muir and Chris Grassick in summer of 2024; very lightly raced and has shown little since for his current yard though, hooded when last of seven in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 27 days ago; Polytrack debutant.

20/1

7th

2

(6)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceport

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Lacey

Won turf handicaps over 1m4f and 1m6f for William Muir/Chris Grassick in 2024; only seen twice for this stable and finished tailed off on both occasions (hurdles last February/1m4f here last month); hooded and dropped in trip today; risky despite a tumbling handicap mark.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 3

16:52 Wolverhampton (AW)

Spaceport

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Lacey

Absent and had wind surgery since a heavy defeat last February on stable/hurdles debut; now goes in tongue-tie; all of his Flat form is on turf; the betting may help to ascertain expectations.

14/1

Form: -73124 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Sir Mark Prescott with C&D win in January; changed hands for 32,000gns after and running well for his new yard, going freely when fourth of eight in 1m3f handicap at Kempton last month; in the mix back at this shorter trip.
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2

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

15:15 Yarmouth

Kings Hand

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Not straightforward but he won at Lingfield (1m2f, good) last month and backed it up with a good second of four over C&D three weeks ago; should remain competitive.

100/30

2nd

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

15:53 Yarmouth

Kings Hand

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Joseph Parr

Polytrack winner for Sir Mark Prescott in January; two good runs to start off his time with Joseph Parr and he took a step forward when seeing off seven rivals at Lingfield (1m2f, good) ten days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he did well to overcome a slow start last time and he's still unexposed on turf; respected.

3/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £34.30
Straight Forecast £29.75
Tricast £88.99
Trifecta £120.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Victors Spirit

RP RATINGS:

The Hare Rail

NEWMARKET:

Harlington

SPOTLIGHT:

Edward Sexton

Daily Mail:

King's Hand

Telegraph:

Victors Spirit

The Guardian:

Victors Spirit

The Sun:

Victors Spirit

D Express:

Edward Sexton

TOPSPEED:

The Hare Rail

LAMBOURN:

The Hare Rail

The Times:

The Hare Rail

Daily Mirror:

Harlington

The Star:

Harlington

Daily Record:

Harlington