August 20 / 15.55 Lingfield (AW)

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  • Prize money: £3977.84
  • 0m 7f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 2356

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
One of the youngsters in this field and he's had just four races, below-form sixth of 14 last time on handicap debut at Windsor (6f; 15-2); earlier efforts, including on Tapeta, means he can't be dismissed.
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1st

9

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Powder Monkey

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Only had five races and won the latest at Lingfield (7f AW) when nicely on top late on; 5lb rise seems fair but does have the widest draw to deal with.

2/1

1st

13

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Powder Monkey

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

One of the youngsters in this field and he's had just four races, below-form sixth of 14 last time on handicap debut at Windsor (6f; 15-2); earlier efforts, including on Tapeta, means he can't be dismissed.

11/2

6th

15

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Powder Monkey

8st 13lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Gelded after finishing fifth of eight on his turf debut over 7f at Newmarket in April; opening mark looks reasonable and this experiment at sprinting is well worth a go too; interesting.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 755475 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winner here but that was in 2023 and there's been no win anywhere since July 2024; not far away this summer and he continues down the weights but latest performance (C&D) won't cut the mustard; first-time tongue-tie joins the recent cheekpieces.
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3rd

1

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

Red Hat Eagle

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

Winless since 2024 but he was right back on track with second of 11 in 7f AW handicap at Lingfield last month; must enter calculations off the same mark.

4/1

2nd

1

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Red Hat Eagle

9st 11lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: William Knight

Winner here but that was in 2023 and there's been no win anywhere since July 2024; not far away this summer and he continues down the weights but latest performance (C&D) won't cut the mustard; first-time tongue-tie joins the recent cheekpieces.

9/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 0-4033 CD

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer in 2023 who also won at Epsom (made all; 3lb higher today) last August; 2026 performances don't look good enough, third of five on last two outings.
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17

(8)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

10st 7lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Some fair efforts on turf (6f) and AW (7f) this season; well beaten behind Tex and Dannick over 1m here last month but shaped as if back in better form (met trouble) when sixth of 12 at Leicester (6f) last week.

33/1

6th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:12 Leicester

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Patrick Chamings

Some fair efforts on turf (6f) and AW (7f) this season but his form nosedived at Ascot last time; that was a Class 4 event but he needs to bounce back and probably doesn't have much in hand off his current mark.

16/1

8th

10

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 11lb

J: Miss Megan Jordan

T: Patrick Chamings

He's not running at all badly but has nothing in hand off his current mark and he's probably better at shorter trips.

14/1

9/1

Form: 347149

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Close fourth over C&D in March and off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May; off 57 days before failing to figure at Wolverhampton (16-1) five weeks ago, but he's not ruled out.
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8th

5

(11)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Yachtsman

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Gained a first win at Windsor (6f) in May and largely in good nick subsequently, coming in fourth of 11 in 7f AW Lingfield handicap 19 days ago; needs considering.

10/1

4th

12

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Yachtsman

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jack Morland

Close fourth over C&D in March and off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May; off 57 days before failing to figure at Wolverhampton (16-1) five weeks ago, but he's not ruled out.

9/1

9th

8

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yachtsman

9st 4lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jack Morland

Got off the mark at Windsor (6f, good) in May and race may have come too soon when running flat three days later; still unexposed and may be worth another chance after a short break.

8/1

5th
5 (10)
Gunfighter

8/1

Form: 0-7917 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Turned things around with a win at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month but he was only seventh of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (favourite); used to act on Polytrack; in-form yard also runs Split Elevens; inconsistent.
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1st

13

(1)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Campaigned mostly over shorter; gained most recent win at Southwell in July and ran respectably at Lingfield last time (both 7f); those performances give mixed messages regarding the return to 1m.

10/1

5th

5

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Gunfighter

9st 10lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: John Butler

Turned things around with a win at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last month but he was only seventh of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (favourite); used to act on Polytrack; in-form yard also runs Split Elevens; inconsistent.

8/1

12/1

Form: -42157 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Eight AW wins and latest was over C&D (April); backward steps in his two starts since, finishing last of seven on latest (C&D; 33-1) after two months off but he now drops back in class.
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6

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 7lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

9yo who recorded his ninth AW win when landing a Kempton handicap (7f) three weeks ago; up 4lb but he remains well treated on his old form and two of his wins have been over C&D; shortlisted.

9/2

1st

4

(6)

9th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Bold Suitor

9st 11lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Craig Benton

Eight-time AW winner who scored on Polytrack at Lingfield (7f) in April but he's been well below that form in four subsequent runs; now back on last winning mark but he needs a major revival on this drop back in grade.

16/1

6th

9

(5)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:55 Ascot

Bold Suitor

9st 12lb

J: Miss Taryn Cole

T: Craig Benton

Eight wins on the AW and yet just one on turf, despite plenty of racing on grass; others are in better form.

33/1

Form: 746766

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
No significant impact in his three runs for this yard, although he wasn't beaten far on second occasion; attractively weighted on lots of Irish AW form, so needs a close look; market reference recommended.
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11th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f/6f) but 0-4 for this yard; never featured following a slow start at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, but he's down to a career-low mark and is one to keep an eye on in the betting now dropping class.

16/1

7th

9

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

No significant impact in his three runs for this yard, although he wasn't beaten far on second occasion; attractively weighted on lots of Irish AW form, so needs a close look; market reference recommended.

7/1

Form: 934524

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
1-18 on other AW tracks (unraced here) but there's plenty on turf and AW to suggest that he has each-way claims.
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8th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

1-18 on other AW tracks (unraced here) but there's plenty on turf and AW to suggest that he has each-way claims.

6/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual 6f course winner for Charlie Clover in October; 0-6 for current stable since April but posted sound effort when second of five over C&D (good to firm) in June and is another 1lb lower today.

15/2

2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

Form: 8-3107 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed on four occasions prior to his 7f win at Salisbury in May off 2lb lower; disappointing on both starts since but with possible excuses (early scrimmaging/1m) and he has proved himself over C&D; needs a second look.
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9th

10

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Starlight Sami

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Placed on four occasions prior to his 7f win at Salisbury in May off 2lb lower; disappointing on both starts since but with possible excuses (early scrimmaging/1m) and he has proved himself over C&D; needs a second look.

6/1

7th

7

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Newbury

Starlight Sami

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Placed on four occasions prior to his 7f handicap win at Salisbury in May; that form has worked out well enough to think this mark was in range and his disappointing run here 24 days ago can be excused (lost his position after some early scrimmaging); has to prove his stamina but he will be a danger to all if seeing out the mile.

8/1

10th
14 (12)
Paranjape

14/1

Form: 5-2746

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Suited by AW and won at Wolverhampton (6f maiden) in November, with two bits of form on Chelmsford Polytrack too; beaten a neck at Southwell (6f) in April but below form since over 6f, 7f and 1m, so others look more solid; wears headgear first time.
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5th

8

(9)

14th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Paranjape

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Sole win was in a 6f maiden last autumn but he's on a reduced mark and was a respectable third when upped to 1m at Lingfield (AW; second-time cheekpieces) last time; this is a deeper race but he has possibilities if he can build on that last run.

10/1

3rd

2

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Paranjape

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: S Woods

Has shown all his win and place form over 6f; not entirely disgraced over 1m on penultimate start but still needs to properly show that he's a miler; inconsistent this season.

10/1

10th

14

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Paranjape

9st 4lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: S Woods

Suited by AW and won at Wolverhampton (6f maiden) in November, with two bits of form on Chelmsford Polytrack too; beaten a neck at Southwell (6f) in April but below form since over 6f, 7f and 1m, so others look more solid; wears headgear first time.

14/1

20/1

Form: 146-70

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Front-runner whose most recent win was at Kempton (1m, AW) last October off 1lb lower; not so good in his only four races since; absent 187 days before his last of 12 at Sandown four weeks ago, so he's a touch speculative this time.
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11th

8

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

Double Time

9st 7lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Front-runner whose most recent win was at Kempton (1m, AW) last October off 1lb lower; not so good in his only four races since; absent 187 days before his last of 12 at Sandown four weeks ago, so he's a touch speculative this time.

20/1

12th

3

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:17 Sandown

Double Time

10st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Front-runner who won at Kempton (1m, AW) last October; however, this 8yo wasn't at the top of his game at Southwell (1m, AW) in January and he may improve for this first outing since.

16/1

Form: 685-96

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £33.20
Straight Forecast £36.41
Tricast £184.91
Trifecta £193.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gunfighter

Daily Mail:

Dancing Rinca

RP RATINGS:

Red Hat Eagle

The Times:

Starlight Sami

Daily Record:

The Bitter Moose

SPOTLIGHT:

Dontspoilasale

Telegraph:

Split Elevens

The Guardian:

Gunfighter

Daily Mirror:

Gunfighter

The Sun:

Gunfighter

NEWMARKET:

Red Hat Eagle

D Express:

Dancing Rinca

The Star:

Dancing Rinca