April 30 / 17.07 Lingfield (AW)

17.07

Standard

Newsteam Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Newsteam Group Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.20
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 97904- CD

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher on turf here (7f) last summer and ended last season with respectable fourth at Brighton (1m) but this reappearance run is his first AW start since 2024 and his record when fresh is not compelling.
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6th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

20:22 Epsom

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Looked as good as ever when winning at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut in April and again ran well over that C&D last month; didn't fire when back on turf recently (restless in stalls) but has form at this track and enters calculations.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Buy The Dip

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Has a consistent record here (32142132224) and has shown enough since returning on the AW in April to suggest he remains in form; should go well.

6/1

2nd

1

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Buy The Dip

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.

5/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 05-327 D BF

Last run: 101 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Darryll Holland with a below-par run at Kempton in January but had gone close off today's mark over C&D a few days earlier and it will be interesting to see what James Owen can do with him (same owner).
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5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:40 Epsom

Super Hit

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: James Owen

Won twice in July, including here (1m2f, good), and his last two runs have seen him hamstrung by pulling far too hard; drops in trip on what will likely be the slowest ground he has encountered; risky.

6/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

14:15 Catterick

Super Hit

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Won twice over 1m2f last month (good and good to firm); pulled his chance away when third to Mariner at Doncaster 16 days ago; stamina for 1m4f has to be taken on trust but Henry Callan is 5-7 for James Owen and he should give it another good go.

9/2

3rd

1

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 6

15:40 Doncaster

Super Hit

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

All the better for a hood returning, winning two of his last three races; overcame some traffic issues to prevail narrowly at Windsor 12 days ago (1m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher.

8/11

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 13242-

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with string of good efforts on turf, including a win at Epsom (8.5f good) and second in higher-grade company at Newmarket (1m, good); not yet proven on AW, though, and his fitness must be taken on trust.
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4th

6

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:15 Epsom

Play Me

9st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Hold-up performer who has won two of his last four starts including when swooping late over C&D (good to firm) 17 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he had a close call on soft ground here last autumn; respected.

5/2

1st

6

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Play Me

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to win at Brighton (1m, good) in June; can be excused his recent defeat there (eased when denied clear run) but he's still on a fairly tough mark and this drop back in trip may not be ideal.

16/1

9th

8

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 4

15:30 Brighton

Play Me

9st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Jim Boyle

Largely consistent 4yo who came from off the pace to score over C&D (good) in June; below form at Epsom since, though, and probably doesn't have much margin for error off current mark.

9/1

5/1

Form: 796-31 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.
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10th

14

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Andi Brown

Dual C&D winner, latterly off 4lb lower in the spring; switches from a visor to first-time cheekpieces back from a few months off and the new headgear will need to eke out a bit more.

25/1

5th

4

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Mr Fustic

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Andi Brown

Six wins from 37 starts, the most recent success coming at Southwell (1m, AW) in March; ran respectably here on the AW 19 days ago, taking his form figures since the visor was applied to 314, but he's 0-7 on turf.

13/2

4th

12

(7)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Fustic

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Andi Brown

Aided by new visor on his two starts this year, latterly when exploiting a much reduced mark at Southwell (1m) last month; that form has been well advertised by the runner-up since and this C&D also suits; shortlisted.

5/1

5th
10 (6)
Turpin

25/1

Form: /4000-

Last run: 279 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Belied 150-1 odds when fourth in 7f Kempton novice last spring but struggled in all three subsequent handicaps (7f-8.5f; gelded afterwards); returns from nine-month absence with huge amount to prove.
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3rd

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

18:15 Brighton

Turpin

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Jim Boyle

Placed once in 13 starts and that was in a five-runner race on penultimate outing; well held since and cheekpieces are on for a visor.

13/2

6th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield (AW)

Turpin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Jim Boyle

Achieved his first placing at the 12th attempt when third of five in a handicap at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago (first two have both won since); may have been unfortunate not to be placed in a similar race to this over 1m here the time before; each-way claims.

5/1

3rd

4

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Turpin

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Jim Boyle

Latest fifth of nine in a 0-50 classified event at Lingfield (1m, AW; first-time visor) was probably better than it looks, but he has finished unplaced in all 11 starts so something extra will be needed.

5/1

Form: 213560 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner at Chelmsford in January, latterly off today's mark; also suited by 1m and is back in calmer waters after contesting a series final at Southwell this month (minus usual blinkers); interesting.
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4th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

My Boy Harry

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Having his 15th start of the year already; still 5lb above his last winning mark and although he has won over 1m on the AW, 7f may suit him better.

6/1

4th

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 6

11:30 Nottingham

My Boy Harry

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Gained his fifth success when pulling 4l clear at Lingfield (7f, good) last month and he's finished third in both starts since, including over 1m at Kempton 15 days ago; each-way chance if seeing out this slightly longer trip.

3/1

3rd

14

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

My Boy Harry

8st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Jim & Suzi Best

C&D winner; arrives in form, winning easily over 7f at Lingfield (good ground); solid third at Brighton 12 days ago and returning to 1m is no issue; this is a step up in class though.

12/1

Form: 221454 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.
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1st

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:13 Brighton

Antiquity

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Seen more often on the AW (3-21) than on turf (1-7); back off his last winning mark, but needs to improve on his last couple of efforts.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in February; wasn't far off that level in next three runs but his form slumped at Lingfield three weeks ago; only 1lb higher than for last success but he needs to bounce back on this return to turf.

16/1

7th

2

(9)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Antiquity

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Scored off 2lb lower over C&D in February and has remained in good form, most recently when fourth of 15 on turf (8.3f, good) three weeks ago; ought to be on the premises again.

5/1

Form: 287-85 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bettered inauspicious seasonal/stable debut when a fairly respectable fifth of seven at Chelmsford (1m) last month but needs to do better again here; others have more pressing claims.
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1st

1

(3)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Won C&D maiden in October 2024 for Hughie Morrison but has struggled in handicaps since; the switch to current yard has not changed his fortunes and he's showing little sign that he is ready to take advantage of a declining mark.

10/1

7th

12

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Dalmally

9st 4lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

He's dropped down the weights and didn't run badly when third of seven at Brighton (7f, good to firm) recently, but he's 0-12 in handicaps and needs a bigger performance if he's to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

4

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

19:20 Brighton

Dalmally

9st 12lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Mark Pattinson

Sole success came here in 1m maiden in 2024 when trained by Hughie Morrison; has been below his best for current yard this year and although his mark continues to fall he doesn't look a betting proposition at present.

25/1

Form: 8270-0

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston but finished down the field on last three outings, once for Alice Haynes and twice for Lemos De Souza; now with another new stable; too risky.
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9th

9

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Liberty Bird

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: James Evans

Both wins came in 2024 when trained by Charlie Johnston; has lost her form and is now with her third trainer since; pulled up here (bled from the nose) on penultimate start; first headgear today.

20/1

7th

1

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:25 Chepstow

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: James Evans

Both wins came in 2024 when trained by Charlie Johnston; has lost her form and now with her third trainer since; pulled up at Windsor last time (bled from the nose).

10/1

6

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Windsor

Liberty Bird

9st 9lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: James Evans

Nicely treated on some of last year's form for Charlie Johnston (consistency was an issue) but didn't shine in subsequent short spells with Alice Haynes and Lemos De Souza; never figured when ninth at Lingfield (1m, AW; stays further) on her debut for this yard last month.

40/1

12/1

Form: 117256 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner (7f-1m) during the winter; 1lb lower than when second over C&D in February but needs to up his game after a couple of quiet runs.
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5th

7

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:25 Newmarket (July)

Poke The Bear

9st 3lb

J: Travis Ford

T: Hayley Burton

Three AW wins at 1m and 7f in midwinter and he wasn't too far off his best at Wolverhampton recently but his two turf runs, most recently at Yarmouth in May, leave him with some questions hanging.

16/1

4th

4

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Poke The Bear

9st 6lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Hayley Burton

Won three times on the Lingfield Polytrack (7f/1m) during the winter and just 1lb higher than for the latest, but not at his best lately; others more solid.

16/1

7th

5

(6)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Poke The Bear

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Hayley Burton

Three wins at Lingfield (7f-1m) over the winter; his form has cooled more recently and he returns to turf (well held in one attempt) with a point to prove; can blow the start.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 735-87

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden who finished well down the field in first two handicaps (1m/1m3f); drops back in trip here; remains unexposed but could be considered only if lively in the betting.
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12th

9

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

19:21 Brighton

Far And Above

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Teal

Showed ability in his first two starts last year, but has regressed since; down another 3lb but he needs to find more for the return to turf.

33/1

11th

1

(11)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Far And Above

9st 9lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Five-race maiden who finished well down the field in first two handicaps (1m/1m3f); drops back in trip here; remains unexposed but could be considered only if lively in the betting.

16/1

7th

2

(2)

18th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Far And Above

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Ran okay first two starts (second time here) but handicap debut at Southwell last month was particularly disappointing (sent off 40-1); enough to prove back over further.

20/1

Form: 234614 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Looked in excellent nick on last month's stable debut, gaining clearcut C&D win in first-time cheekpieces; not quite in same form when fourth off new mark here three weeks later but still considered.
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13th

3

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Road

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Eight-time winner; made a winning stable debut for Laura Mongan (1m, AW) in March but that wasn't a springboard to better things; sold for 2,000gns in July; return to 6f should suit on stable debut.

20/1

9th

6

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Won at 6f and over C&D for James Owen at the start of the year, then over 1m here on yard debut in March, but his last three runs have been nothing like as good; has plenty to prove back at 7f.

25/1

10th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.60
Straight Forecast £36.22
Tricast £225.80
Trifecta £637.10

Selections

The Times:

Poke The Bear

The Guardian:

Super Hit

SPOTLIGHT:

My Boy Harry

POSTDATA:

Antiquity

NEWMARKET:

Mr Fustic

Telegraph:

Secret Road

RP RATINGS:

My Boy Harry

D Express:

Poke The Bear

The Sun:

Poke The Bear

Daily Mirror:

Antiquity

Daily Mail:

Super Hit

The Star:

Super Hit

Daily Record:

Mr Fustic