August 13 / 18.28 Lingfield (AW)

18.28

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Emilies 21st Birthday Handicap

  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Emilies 21st Birthday Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 454124 CD BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
13 times a winner, three of them over C&D; in good form wheen last seen, including when second off this mark here in June; missed an intended C&D run last month after a controversial administrative error saw him withdrawn; high on the list.
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2nd

2

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Split Elevens

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Kept on well to score at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, his 14th career success; doesn't often run on turf nowadays, though, and current mark is his highest since 2023.

10/1

1st

3

(1)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Split Elevens

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

13 times a winner, three of them over C&D; in good form wheen last seen, including when second off this mark here in June; missed an intended C&D run last month after a controversial administrative error saw him withdrawn; high on the list.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 619-33 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D win last October off 2lb lower; had a wind operation prior to his seasonal return in June; two solid efforts this year and he's one to consider.
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10th

1

(8)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Spirit Of Breeze

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Three wins include one on the AW at Lingfield (7f) last October, and it was his best effort on RPRs when a close-up second of 12 over that same C&D last month; has been in good form since wind surgery and makes appeal.

7/2

2nd

2

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Spirit Of Breeze

10st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary & Josh Moore

C&D win last October off 2lb lower; had a wind operation prior to his seasonal return in June; two solid efforts this year and he's one to consider.

7/1

3rd

1

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Spirit Of Breeze

10st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Added to his two turf wins when finishing well to score on AW at Lingfield (7f) last October; hasn't hit the same level in two subsequent runs but he returned after wind surgery with a fair third in a Class 4 at Salisbury (7f, good) last month; looks worth another try at this trip and he's in the mix on this drop back in grade.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 32-682

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Twice a runner-up from his six starts, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago; he was beaten over 4l on that occasion though and a personal best is required.
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3rd

10

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Bath

Chelio

9st 1lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Denis Coakley

Had seven races; probably a matter of time before he wins something and he was staying on nicely over 7f last time; considered.

10/1

3rd

9

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Chelio

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Twice a runner-up from his six starts, most recently at Goodwood (7f, good to soft) ten weeks ago; he was beaten over 4l on that occasion though and a personal best is required.

12/1

2nd

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Goodwood

Chelio

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Denis Coakley

Promising runs last season at 7f/1m; well held in two handicaps (7f/6f) this campaign, though was quite short in the betting for both and Windsor last time didn't go to plan; wouldn't rule out.

6/1

Form: 431686 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Does a lot wrong in his races (often misses the break and/or pulls too hard) but he has two 7f AW wins to his name, including off this mark over C&D in April; others are more appealing this time.
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7th

4

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 5lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Not easy to win with but he has a C&D win on his record and he didn't run badly here on his penultimate start; usually worth taking on.

10/1

8th

4

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

15:20 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 6lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Patrick Chamings

Two wins from 23 starts include one here over 7f at April; left the impression he's still in form after missing the break here over 7f last week but he's been well beaten in two previous tries over 1m; stamina to prove.

9/1

4th

8

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Francisco

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Does a lot wrong in his races (often misses the break and/or pulls too hard) but he has two 7f AW wins to his name, including off this mark over C&D in April; others are more appealing this time.

25/1

Form: 006323 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four solid efforts this summer once fitted with a visor; should remain competitive.
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5th

9

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Midnights Dream

9st 8lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Joseph Parr

Course winner (1m); placed in four of his last five starts and continues to edge down the weights; cheekpieces replace usual visor.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:58 Lingfield (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joseph Parr

His latest C&D effort wasn't his best but he had been banging at the door on turf and AW beforehand; should go well.

5/1

12/1

Form: 46-678

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
She didn't progress for Jane Chapple-Hyam and then finished down the field in a 6f handicap at Newmarket on her stable debut 13 days ago; drops in class and returns to a longer trip so not discounted.
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7th

10

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Blue Samuna

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Owen

She didn't progress for Jane Chapple-Hyam and then finished down the field in a 6f handicap at Newmarket on her stable debut 13 days ago; drops in class and returns to a longer trip so not discounted.

12/1

8th

9

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Blue Samuna

8st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: James Owen

Well held in five runs for Jane Chapple-Hyam including a handicap on the Rowley course here (1m, good) in May; changed hands for 6,000gns since; still early days but she needs improvement dropped to 6f on her stable debut; hood added.

10/1

7th

9

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newmarket

Blue Samuna

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on debut when sixth of ten in good July course novice (7f, good to firm) in August; hasn't kicked on from there but would have claims on this handicap debut if tapping back into that initial promise.

16/1

Form: 8-602

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improved for the switch to handicaps when finishing a head second in a 7f event at Wolverhampton last month; that form doesn't look overly strong, however, and she has a 2lb higher mark to contend with.
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11th

12

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Captive Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ross Burdon

Ex-Irish maiden who has advanced her form since sent into handicaps, nearest finish when third of 11 at Yarmouth (7f) 16 days ago; firmly in the picture stepping up in trip.

5/1

3rd

11

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:35 Yarmouth

Captive Beauty

9st 1lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Ross Burdon

Unexposed filly who went close on last month's handicap debut at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) and had excuses when only eighth at Lingfield 17 days ago (raced wide/hampered); not out of this if suited by return to turf.

14/1

8th

11

(11)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Captive Beauty

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Ross Burdon

Improved for the switch to handicaps when finishing a head second in a 7f event at Wolverhampton last month; that form doesn't look overly strong, however, and she has a 2lb higher mark to contend with.

8/1

Form: 580600

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
He has gone the wrong way on turf in Ireland this season but he did show clear promise on the AW at Dundalk early in the year, including finishing first past the post in a 6f maiden in February (disqualified on a technicality); he has joined a stable who have enjoyed considerable success with similar types and he's a fascinating contender, for all his draw could have been kinder.
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9th

13

(13)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Oxford Circus

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

He has gone the wrong way on turf in Ireland this season but he did show clear promise on the AW at Dundalk early in the year, including finishing first past the post in a 6f maiden in February (disqualified on a technicality); he has joined a stable who have enjoyed considerable success with similar types and he's a fascinating contender, for all his draw could have been kinder.

6/1

14th

8

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Oxford Circus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Good effort when third in a 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk in February; has failed to build on that; soundly beaten in four turf handicap stars at four different trips from 5f to 1m.

14/1

12th

9

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Oxford Circus

9st 8lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Good effort in 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk (6f) in February but hasn't built on that; yet to show winning potential on turf; others appeal more.

22/1

7/1

Form: 320361 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins this year, the latest here (6f) nine days ago; only 3lb higher under a penalty (1lb ahead of the handicapper) and he has form over a mile so this trip should be fine; one to consider.
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6th

2

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Elvetham

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Conrad Allen

All four wins have been on Polytrack and latest was a comfortable success on his drop to 5f at Lingfield three weeks ago; this is tougher off 8lb higher but that was a personal best last time and he could have more to offer at this trip; respected.

4/1

1st

3

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Elvetham

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Conrad Allen

Three AW wins over 6f this year, including twice at Lingfield; best to forgive latest effort (did too much up front over 7f); possibilities provided he's effective at this new trip.

15/8

10th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Elvetham

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Conrad Allen

Three AW wins this year, the latest here (6f) nine days ago; only 3lb higher under a penalty (1lb ahead of the handicapper) and he has form over a mile so this trip should be fine; one to consider.

7/1

20/1

Form: 66-664

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who hasn't matched his 2yo form this year; others look more persuasive.
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11th

12

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

My Dad Tom

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

11-race maiden who hasn't matched his 2yo form this year; others look more persuasive.

20/1

Form: 23-727

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at Wolverhampton in March but he ran some sound races on AW over the winter; returns from 136 days off with a visor back on for the first time since his debut.
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1st

7

(2)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Wind Summer

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Ran respectably in spring maiden but has finished last in handicaps otherwise this year; far from solid.

33/1

12th

7

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Wind Summer

9st 8lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Ran poorly at Wolverhampton in March but he ran some sound races on AW over the winter; returns from 136 days off with a visor back on for the first time since his debut.

33/1

7th

4

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wind Summer

9st 7lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ismail Mohammed

Gelded after running poorly on handicap debut at Kempton in January (1m); second in Chelmsford maiden over 1m last time when shaping as though this step up in trip would suit; interesting.

8/1

Form: 021974 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £32.50
Straight Forecast £25.93
Tricast £167.39
Trifecta £203.60

Selections

The Times:

Split Elevens

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Breeze

SPOTLIGHT:

Quick Quasar

NEWMARKET:

Elvetham

Daily Record:

Chelio

The Guardian:

Captive Beauty

RP RATINGS:

Quick Quasar

D Express:

Elvetham

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Breeze

The Star:

Spirit Of Breeze

Telegraph:

Split Elevens

Daily Mail:

Split Elevens

The Sun:

Split Elevens