April 27 / 14.15 Lingfield (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 6
  • 8 runners
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Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3374-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 6

20:45 Kempton (AW)

Balgowan

9st 7lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Simply bumped into one on a rare turf start six weeks ago and returns to Polytrack off the same mark; cheekpieces go on for the first time in almost a year and his claims are obvious.

6/4

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Balgowan

9st 5lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has resumed in good form and a 2lb rise for his recent AW win here under Ashley Lewis seems fair; has yet to win on turf (only run on it once since 2023) but otherwise has a decent chance of following up.

7/4

1st

5

(1)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Seamus Mullins

Has modest 1-28 strike-rate (includes five hurdle runs) but was denied a clear run before finishing well for close third over C&D last month and gets another chance off the same mark today; respected.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5-0317 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Finished well for narrow win in 1m4f classified here last month, opening her account on 15th start under all codes; soundly beaten in Wolverhampton handicap over that trip since but could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 24y

Class 6

13:20 Bath

Everest

9st 8lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three good runs at Lingfield this year, including a 1m4f classified win; not at her best here three weeks ago (1m6f, good to firm) but this is weak and she is one to consider.

100/30

4th

8

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Everest

9st 1lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Gary & Josh Moore

17 races, finishing well in a 1m4f classified at Lingfield (AW) in March for her only win; second there off today's mark at same track (2m) last time was her best form under Flat rules and she has some turf form in the bumper and hurdle spheres; not entirely ruled out on Flat turf debut.

5/1

2nd

7

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Everest

9st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Finished well for narrow win in 1m4f classified here last month, opening her account on 15th start under all codes; soundly beaten in Wolverhampton handicap over that trip since but could plausibly have untapped potential over 2m on the Flat.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 23-425

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his 1m1f turf win here in 2024 but went close over 1m4f here (AW) in February and also ran well when fifth (just behind Balgowan) over C&D last month; probably won't be far away.
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11th

5

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield (AW)

Charles Morin

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Well beaten on latest Flat start in May (2m, turf) but has been placed in two AW handicaps here this year (1m4f/2m) and didn't run badly over hurdles last month; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor; more appealing than most.

6/1

6th

9

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Charles Morin

10st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Pat Phelan

Hasn't raced much over hurdles and shaped as though this step up in trip will suit when staying on into fourth at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March; beaten in low-grade contests on Flat since; place claims.

14/1

10th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Charles Morin

9st 1lb

J: James Glennon

T: Pat Phelan

Course winner who's finished behind Balgowan on the AW here the last twice; closely matched with his old rival on revised terms and looks set to go well again.

4/1

8/1

Form: 237-68

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo; safely held in first three handicaps (1m-1m2f) but this big hike up in trip is an interesting move; cheekpieces removed after one use; well worth a glance in the bettting.
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3rd

7

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

In The Post

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo who arrives in good form, third of seven in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster 15 days ago; not out of things in his bid for a maiden victory.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 6

16:50 Doncaster

In The Post

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Dylan Cunha

Form figures of 323 in maiden/novice events but he's been well held in four handicaps; may have had stamina issues over 2m at Lingfield (AW) last month but he needs to raise his game on this big drop back in trip.

7/2

4th

2

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

In The Post

9st 12lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Dylan Cunha

Low-mileage 4yo; safely held in first three handicaps (1m-1m2f) but this big hike up in trip is an interesting move; cheekpieces removed after one use; well worth a glance in the bettting.

8/1

6/4

Form: 749

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Developed into fairly useful hurdler when fitted with a visor last year, winning four times (2m4f-2m7f); didn't show a great deal in three AW novice races (8.6f-1m3f) in March but this longer trip ought to suit much better and she has the visor refitted on her Flat handicap debut; must be considered.
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2nd

1

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 47y

Class 5

20:09 Carlisle

Laravie

10st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle scorer and has collected three Flat wins this spring (1m6f-2m1f); turned over at very short odds at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm) 16 days ago but the emphasis in that three-runner race was more on speed than ideal for a mare who has won over just short of 3m over timber; can show she's still on a good mark back at 2m+.

11/10

2nd

1

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

13:30 Yarmouth

Laravie

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Unexposed on the Flat and she made it 3-3 in turf handicaps with an easy Pontefract (2m1f, good) win ten days ago; a slow start there meant she couldn't dominate as she had at Salisbury and Catterick beforehand; 4lb well in under a penalty; obvious chance.

1/3

33/1

Form: 42308-

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Returns from break on career-low mark but this regressive 9yo is yet to add to his German Group 3 success in 2021 and is difficult to enthuse over.
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2nd

1

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

20:20 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Bernard Llewellyn

A regressive 9yo who last won in 2021, a 1m4f Group 3 in Germany; well beaten after a break and probably wants 2m ideally.

10/1

6th

9

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Adrian

8st 12lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Returns from break on career-low mark but this regressive 9yo is yet to add to his German Group 3 success in 2021 and is difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 24107- D

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner (1m6f/2m) last summer; off since two below-par runs in the autumn, though, and still on fairly tough mark for this rare AW run.
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4th

4

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 208y

Class 5

15:27 Nottingham

Regally Blonde

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Ben Case

Made all off 3lb higher here (1m6f) last July; not in the same form this season, including in that same race a fortnight ago, when a long way off the front pair; needs more.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Nottingham

Regally Blonde

8st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ben Case

Made all in a six-runner renewal of this race last year off a 1lb higher mark (good to firm); not in the same form this time, but this may well have been the target and she ought to fare much better.

10/1

33/1

Form: 31066- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Flat and dual hurdle winner during busy summer for James Owen last year but well beaten (over hurdles) on stable debut on Tuesday and returns to the Flat with quite a bit to prove.
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4

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

11st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Had plenty of racing under both codes and has been regressing for a while now; chase debut.

33/1

7th

6

(10)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:39 Ffos Las

Chillhi

9st 2lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Barry John Murphy

Been around a bit and has regressed sharply for this yard, mainly over hurdles; Sapphire Sirocco looks the more likkely of the stable pair.

25/1

4

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

17:35 Newton Abbot

Chillhi

10st 10lb

J: Mr Louis Burke

T: Barry John Murphy

Out of form over a range of trips for new stable this spring (five runs; including one on the Flat); drops back to 2m after 42l defeat over 2m7f in refitted cheekpieces (retained) ten days ago; revival needed.

33/1

Non-runners

Sapphire Sirocco

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £14.30
Straight Forecast £14.74
Tricast £75.65
Trifecta £42.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Balgowan

NEWMARKET:

In The Post

Telegraph:

Everest

SPOTLIGHT:

Laravie

The Sun:

In The Post

POSTDATA:

Balgowan

The Times:

Balgowan

The Guardian:

Balgowan

Daily Mail:

Balgowan

D Express:

Balgowan

Daily Mirror:

Balgowan

The Star:

Balgowan

Daily Record:

Balgowan