April 28 / 19.20 Lingfield (AW)

19.20

Standard

Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.90
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5-4120 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when overcoming adversity to win a C&D handicap in February; similar form when second at Kempton last month and subsequent turf flop easy enough to forgive (yet to show anything on grass); better expected back on AW and with Billy Loughnane booked.
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4th

9

(10)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Joseph

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

Both wins have came on AW over 1m2f at Lingfield this year; beaten 20l at Kempton (1m) in May and it may be best to wait until he returns to his favoured track.

20/1

13th

2

(13)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Joseph

9st 13lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: John Butler

Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler.

7/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-7908

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden and out of sorts so far this year; had little chance the way the race panned out in a 1m handicap here two weeks ago but he was keeping on well at the finish, boding well for today's return to 1m2f; drops in class too and he's of interest.
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2nd

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Maiden who had a reasonably solid record last term but proved far less consistent this year; otherwise capable of taking a serious hand, provided he turns up in good form.

8/1

7th

9

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Criminal

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

12-race maiden; had a near miss dropped into Class 5 company at Lingfield in April (1m2f); fair run on turf last month despite finishing last of the four runners; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Criminal

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

11-race maiden who returned to form with a near-miss over 1m2f on the AW 14 days ago, despite being slow to break; first-time headgear might do something for him; effective on grass.

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 38538- D

Last run: 284 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained by Adam West; two wins over 8.5f at Epsom in 2024; several good runs in France last year, including a 9.5f AW win at Chantilly; starts out for Jim Boyle on a feasible mark but he is eligible for weaker races than this one; absent 284 days.
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4th

4

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

18:55 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Spent last year in France; fine record here, including two wins in summer 2024 and a third off this mark in a blanket finish two weeks ago; the latter followed a Windsor win (1m2f, win); looks set for another big run.

7/2

3rd

4

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

17:20 Epsom

Hello Cotai

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Fine record here, with his four runs yielding two wins and a second for Adam West in 2024; followed that trainer to France last year but he was back to being an Epsom resident when close third on stable debut at Lingfield (AW) in April and secured first win for this yard at Windsor (also 1m2f, good to firm) one month ago; 4lb rise but he's won off higher; player.

5/1

1st

10

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Three wins for Adam West including one on the AW in France; encouraging return/stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but didn't build on it at Newbury (1m, good) last month; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 28600-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Recorded RPRs of 70 (twice) and 75 in her three novice/maiden runs last season; struggled badly in four handicap runs thereafter, dropping 9lb in the process; may bounce back at some point but she is risky back from a 202-day break.
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5th

4

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Leicester

Blue Wonder

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Hughie Morrison

Stepped up on her reappearance effort when winning at Haydock (1m2f, good to soft) 22 days ago, pulling clear of the rest with Lesrico who was runner-up; back up 5lb but she could have a bit more to offer over this trip.

4/1

1st

10

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:05 Haydock

Blue Wonder

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hughie Morrison

Unraced on softer than good; struggled badly in her four handicaps last season but reappeared with a closer finish when fourth of ten at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; 16-1) late last month; needs to build on that.

7/1

4th

7

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hughie Morrison

Recorded RPRs of 70 (twice) and 75 in her three novice/maiden runs last season; struggled badly in four handicap runs thereafter, dropping 9lb in the process; may bounce back at some point but she is risky back from a 202-day break.

20/1

Form: 95-693 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Just 1-28 on AW but he went desperately close to doubling that tally in an amateur rider's race over C&D last month, only headed in the dying strides (first run for Adam Kirby); 2lb higher today; one to consider with new headgear tried.
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6th

3

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Lennys Spirit

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Nine wins over the years, including two early last summer, but he's been going the wrong way this term; admittedly badly hampered on latest outing; 6lb below his last winning mark.

20/1

7th

2

(8)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

15:56 Brighton

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner but an 8yo now and hasn't been remotely threatening in last four races.

20/1

11th

2

(10)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Lennys Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Adam Kirby

Multiple winner; narrowly beaten on yard debut at Lingfield in March (1m2f AW) but this 8yo's form has cooled.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 55-422

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery in December and he has run three good races since, finishing fourth over C&D before two runner-up efforts at Kempton (1m); should remain competitive.
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9th

1

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

18:20 Epsom

Penfolds Grange

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Pattinson

The only impact he made in three turf races (last April-July) came when third on good ground at Chester, which is up with his best AW form; pretty reliable with his minor AW honours this year, so needs considering.

4/1

3rd

5

(3)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 11lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mark Pattinson

Back-to-back seconds over C&D and shaped as if still in form when sixth to Joseph over 2f further at Lingfield last time; not out of this; trainer/owner also represented by Forca Timao.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Penfolds Grange

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Mark Pattinson

Had wind surgery in December and he has run three good races since, finishing fourth over C&D before two runner-up efforts at Kempton (1m); should remain competitive.

7/2

Form: 3214-5

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
4-11 on AW and only 1lb higher than for last October's front-running win at Southwell (1m3f); lower draw would have been ideal but she has the ability to feature.
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7th

4

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:58 Newcastle (AW)

Romantic Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Four-time AW winner at up to 1m3f but she's disappointed in both starts this year; has dipped below her last winning mark, however, so can't be confidently ruled out tackling this trip for the first time.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Romantic Spirit

10st 1lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Menuisier

Has won four of 12 races on the AW, three over C&D, and the latest at Southwell last October (1m3f) off this mark; should come on for her latest run in April when back from a break; can go well.

6/1

Form: 92793-

Last run: 206 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; ran some good races in defeat for this yard last year, including when last seen in October (1m2f, good to soft); withdrawn at the start having got upset in the stalls ahead of this month's intended return (10-1 at the time of withdrawal); others preferred for win purposes.
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7th

5

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Onslow Gardens

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Has inconsistent form for current yard, aside from being placed a few times, and is still a maiden at the aged of six.

14/1

9th

8

(9)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Onslow Gardens

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Kevin Frost

19-race maiden; ran some good races in defeat for this yard last year, including when last seen in October (1m2f, good to soft); withdrawn at the start having got upset in the stalls ahead of this month's intended return (10-1 at the time of withdrawal); others preferred for win purposes.

14/1

12

(1)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

18:45 Nottingham

Onslow Gardens

9st 1lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Kevin Frost

Might have been a shade unlucky when close second over 1m here last August and he was a respectable third over 1m2f at Redcar (good to soft) when last seen in the autumn; should be competitive if ready to roll after 196 days off

16/1

Form: 13748- CD

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.
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1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

18:08 Cartmel

Etretat

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Andrew Hamilton

Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly.

50/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:58 Perth

Etretat

11st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Andrew Hamilton

Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Lingfield (AW)

Etretat

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Charlie Johnston

Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted.

9/1

Form: 3-3330 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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7

1st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Voix De Bocelli

11st 0lb

J: Daryl Jacob

T: Henrietta C Knight

held up in last, outpaced before 3 out, soon struggling

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.50
Straight Forecast £15.65
Tricast £68.52
Trifecta £154.50

Selections

The Times:

Penfolds Grange

SPOTLIGHT:

Criminal

POSTDATA:

Lenny's Spirit

Daily Mail:

Joseph

D Express:

Romantic Spirit

The Star:

Voix De Bocelli

Daily Mirror:

Onslow Gardens

RP RATINGS:

Criminal

Telegraph:

Penfolds Grange

The Guardian:

Penfolds Grange

The Sun:

Penfolds Grange

Daily Record:

Penfolds Grange

NEWMARKET:

Lenny's Spirit