August 18 / 17.52 Lingfield (AW)

17.52

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 6
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.10
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -76484 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:12 Windsor

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Took advantage of a drop in the weights when making all and just holding on at Lingfield (6f, AW) last month; couldn't build on it back there 13 days ago and may be better suited by that extra furlong now.

7/1

5th

5

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Made all and prevailed narrowly over C&D last time, opening his AW account at the 14th attempt; back up 3lb but has defied higher marks on turf; likely to remain competitive.

7/2

1st

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

3-37 with two of his wins coming at Chester; one of his better efforts since joining this yard when beaten just over 2l into fourth of ten over C&D a fortnight ago; worth considering from 7lb below his last winning mark.

11/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 049611 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Returned to winning form in a 0-50 classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, Tapeta) last month and followed up in a 0-65 handicap at Ffos Las (5f, good) six days ago; has a 5lb penalty to carry, but still respected in her current mood and the return to this trip is no problem.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(7)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:09 Ffos Las

Happier

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Keighley

Ran on well for clearcut success under Toby Moore at Kempton (6f, AW) a week ago and has now won three times this season; should cope quite well with the forecast slower ground here; respected under 5lb penalty.

15/8

1st

1

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Happier

9st 9lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Martin Keighley

Her strike-rate on turf is nothing special but she's 2-6 on artificial surfaces and only just failed to overhaul the front-runner at Lingfield (6f) under Toby Moore on her latest AW start; another good run is likely.

7/2

4th

9

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Happier

9st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Martin Keighley

Turned things around with a win at Wolverhampton last month and she followed up in a Ffos Las handicap (5f, good); couldn't quite get the job done in her hat-trick bid at Lingfield (6f, AW), but that was another big run and she's only 1lb higher on this drop back in trip; shortlisted.

11/2

9/2

Form: 807762 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Seven wins on the AW elsewhere; surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten half a length into second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and a 1lb rise still leaves him 6lb below his last winning mark; shortlisted.
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3rd

3

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Two of his nine wins have been over C&D; hasn't been at his best this year but has dropped 7lb lower than his last winning mark and has made the frame on his last two starts; place claims.

10/1

4th

8

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Due Date

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Seven wins on the AW elsewhere; surrounded by subsequent winners when beaten half a length into second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) last month and a 1lb rise still leaves him 6lb below his last winning mark; shortlisted.

9/2

2

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:59 Yarmouth

Due Date

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Wallis

Five wins in 2025 include one over C&D; has shaped as if back in form on his last two starts, including when a front-running second of five at Leicester (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; should go well.

4/1

Form: -63907 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Emphatic winner of a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in July last year, but inconsistent since and well held in both starts since returning for this yard last month; others preferred.
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4th

4

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Won on turf for Andrew Balding last year but started off for this stable with three low-key Polytrack runs this summer; needs to up his game.

10/1

5th

2

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Richard Phillips

Emphatic winner of a Leicester novice (6f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in July last year, but inconsistent since and well held in both starts since returning for this yard last month; others preferred.

14/1

7th

2

(12)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Express Train

9st 7lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Richard Phillips

Novice winner over 6f on turf last summer and finished third of nine in a handicap at Newcastle (6f, AW) in January; left Andrew Balding for 10,000gns and beat only one home at Kempton a month ago (6f; 66-1).

25/1

Form: 7-1906 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner including one over C&D; 2lb lower than when successful at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but well held in all three starts since and is hard to predict.
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5th

1

(1)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Big Bard

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Gained his second success over C&D when winning here in January off a mark 5lb higher than today's; held in five starts since but he didn't shape badly when returned to 5f at Lingfield (AW) last time and has to enter calculations returned to this trip.

2/1

5th

6

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

18:05 Lingfield (AW)

Big Bard

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Multiple 6f winner and he is on a good mark at present; whether this sharp 5f will see him to best effect is a moot point though.

33/1

6th

5

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Big Bard

9st 7lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Nine-time winner including one over C&D; 2lb lower than when successful at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but well held in all three starts since and is hard to predict.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 263760 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Last three wins have come over 5f but he has won three times over 6f, including around here; held lately, but he drops to this level for the first time in over two years and is 4-9 in 0-60 handicaps or lower; interesting.
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4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

13:30 Brighton

Diamond Dreamer

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Quite prolific on the AW but sole turf win was back in August 2024 and this is his first course start; below par since running well on sand in April and he has it to prove despite dropping in the weights.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Diamond Dreamer

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Last three wins have come over 5f but he has won three times over 6f, including around here; held lately, but he drops to this level for the first time in over two years and is 4-9 in 0-60 handicaps or lower; interesting.

7/1

11th

11

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Diamond Dreamer

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Patrick Chamings

Five-time AW winner who went close at Lingfield (5f) in March and ran well there over 6f in April, finishing third of five (beaten a length); never got involved there 28 days ago but he could go well returned to 6f.

9/1

Form: -23536

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed on nine occasions, but now 0-16 and 5f appears to suit her best; another frame finish may be her best hope.
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8th

4

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Peregrine Falcon

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Placed on nine occasions, but now 0-16 and 5f appears to suit her best; another frame finish may be her best hope.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

Peregrine Falcon

9st 10lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Patrick Morris

Thoroughly exposed maiden but she wasn't beaten far at Lingfield (5f, AW) when last seen eight weeks ago; has her first turf run in Britain; others look stronger for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

6

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Peregrine Falcon

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Maiden after 14 runs, five under Billy Loughnane, but has been involved in tight finishes over 5f on Tapeta on three occasions so ought to find a race at some stage and perhaps this first go on Polytrack will suit.

3/1

6/1

Form: 448147 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Doubled his winning tally when successful over C&D in April; twice unplaced on turf since and still 5lb higher than for that latest win, but still one for the shortlist returned here.
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2nd

3

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:17 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Gained his first handicap win when too strong for nine rivals in a 0-55 over C&D in April; chance if back to that level but well beaten on his last two starts; risky but capable.

8/1

9th

7

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Alashos

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

Doubled his winning tally when successful over C&D in April; twice unplaced on turf since and still 5lb higher than for that latest win, but still one for the shortlist returned here.

6/1

7th

3

(9)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:45 Windsor

Alashos

9st 12lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Chris Gordon

Sole turf win came in a Lingfield maiden but he won his first AW race in April (6f) and has since run well in a slightly stronger race than this over C&D (good to firm); has other quite solid handicap form at this trip on grass and he should go well under up-and-coming Harry Vigors.

5/1

Form: -05049

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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9th

4

(5)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Donkey

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

This son of Time Test cost 4,000gns as a yearling and is closely related to 1m/1m2f winner Zara's Return (RPR 82); dam French 1m AW winner; likely best watched on debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Porfin

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.10
Straight Forecast £15.07
Tricast £31.32
Trifecta £81.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Happier

Daily Mirror:

Balon d'Or

RP RATINGS:

Peregrine Falcon

The Times:

Alashos

SPOTLIGHT:

Diamond Dreamer

NEWMARKET:

Porfin

Telegraph:

Happier

The Guardian:

Happier

Daily Mail:

Happier

D Express:

Happier

The Star:

Happier

Daily Record:

Happier

The Sun:

Balon d'Or