April 27 / 14.15 Lingfield (AW)

14.15

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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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7th

2

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balgowan

10st 1lb

J: George Downing

T: Seamus Mullins

Won over C&D in April and he's finished second in both runs since including a close call at Kempton (2m; cheekpieces reapplied) in June; only 1lb higher here and he's a big player again back at this track.

5/1

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

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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1st

2

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:33 Lingfield (AW)

Charles Morin

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Placed in a couple of handicaps earlier this year but beaten 25l and 13l on last two Flat starts; has another change of headgear with blinkers replacing a visor but has plenty to prove.

11/2

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

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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6th

5

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Laravie

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won three in a row in a visor this spring (1m6f-2m1f, good to firm/good) but she's been well held in last three runs and was a long way behind An Bradan Feasa at Lingfield 13 days ago; visor returns and blinkers are removed.

12/1

3rd

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

18:15 Lingfield

Laravie

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: James Owen

Won three in a row in a visor this spring (1m6f-2m1f, good to firm/good) but recent efforts suggest the handicapper may have her measure now; tried in blinkers here; needs to kick on again.

7/2

4th

5

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Sandown

Laravie

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Completed a top-of-the-ground hat-trick this year (1m6f-2m1f) and remains in good form, as a tactical race wouldn't have suited at Yarmouth and she was never ideally positioned after starting slowly last time (finished 8.5l behind the winner); another to consider.

3/1

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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3rd

5

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 209y

Class 6

17:02 Ffos Las

Adrian

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Bernard Llewellyn & Robert Williams

Far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily but lost out only narrowly to Buck Barrow when clear second in C&D classified (good to soft) in June and is 1lb better off with that rival today.

10/1

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

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

6

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:18 Ripon

Regally Blonde

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ben Case

Last year's winner (Jack Nicholls aboard); had struggled thereafter until springing a 33-1 surprise on AW at Lingfield (2m; from 3lb lower) a fortnight ago; no issues with good to soft/soft, so she has to enter the reckoning.

7/2

1st

4

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Regally Blonde

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ben Case

Well handicapped on her Ripon win (2m, good to firm) last August but she's not made an impact in six runs this season; wasn't far behind Le Rouge Chinois at Yarmouth (1m6f) last time but she needs to find more back up in trip.

10/1

5th

5

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Regally Blonde

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ben Case

An infrequent winner but hasn't had a lot of racing since defying an 8lb higher mark over 2m at Ripon last August (good to firm); ran poorly when tried in blinkers once before (usually sports cheekpieces); Saffie Osborne rides but this filly has some questions to answer at present.

12/1

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