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LINGFIELD (AW)
25 February 2026
Wednesday 25th February
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- Distance: 1m 1y
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Racecard
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Best Odds
Inconsistent sprinter for former stable; stamina to prove starting out for new connections
4020-5
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 47
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6 | 9-9 b1 | 5/8 | Rogue De Vega (5¼L) | 10/1 | 50 | 42 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 11/14 | Goldmoyne (8½L) | 20/1 | 53 | 44 |
| 22 Sep 25 | Ham Hamilton | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-9 | 2/6 | Green Valentine (1L) | 5/1 | 58 | 63 |
| 9 Sep 25 | Cat Catterick | 7f Gd | 6Hc | 9-7 | 11/11 | Original Thinker (28L) | 20/1 | 60 | - |
| 18 Aug 25 | Cat Catterick | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-10 | 4/9 | Flowstate (3¼L) | 17/2 | 61 | 54 |
| 4 Aug 25 | Rip Ripon | 5f Gd | 5HcF | 9-1 | 3/8 | Tiva (3L) | 12/1 | 62 | 66 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
First and second in this grade on last two outings; should be in the thick of it again
4-8612
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 49
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 b | 2/7 | Rosemary's Rose (nk) | 6/4F | 49 | 54 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6 | 9-9 b | 1/10 | Bossy Parker (nk) | 9/2 | 48 | 54 |
| 14 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 8f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-3 v | 6/11 | Pave The Way (5½L) | 11/2 | 49 | 43 |
| 2 Jan 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-0 v | 8/9 | Nebula Stars (7L) | 12/1 | 51 | 44 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-6 v | 4/11 | Poke The Bear (3½L) | 7/2 | 52 | 54 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-1 b | 2/8 | Gladiadora (2L) | 9/2 | 52 | 56 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Solid course efforts (1m2f) on last two starts; strike-rate of 1-36 is offputting
088-25
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 48
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6 | 9-9 v | 5/8 | Al Baahy (2½L) | 8/1 | 49 | 50 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6 | 9-9 v | 2/9 | Monks Mead (nse) | 18/1 | 47 | 54 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-1 v | 8/13 | Tommy's Promise (10L) | 66/1 | 47 | 36 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 10/13 | So You Know (50L) | 300/1 | - | 47 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-3 b1 | 8/10 | Kessaar Power (10½L) | 11/1 | 48 | 33 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-3 v | 10/10 | Borderline Madness (13L) | 11/1 | 48 | 23 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Landed gamble on stable debut (1m2f); close 3rd in 9.4f classified at Wolverhampton Monday
-05193
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 2
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6 | 9-9 | 3/9 | Hijo De La Luna (½L) | 9/4F | 50 | - |
| 14 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 12f St | 5Hc | 9-4 | 9/9 | Sea Of Charm (12½L) | 12/1 | 49 | 36 |
| 8 Feb 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 6 | 9-9 | 1/7 | Prince Hector (½L) | 3/1C | 45 | 53 |
| 23 Jan 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 12f St | Hc | 8-4 t | 5/12 | Church Mountain (6¼L) | 33/1 | 49 | 49 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 8f St | Hc | 8-3 t | 10/14 | Beat The Devil (10½L) | 7/1 | 40 | 28 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Dun Dundalk (AW) | 10.5f St | Hc | 8-13 t | 3/12 | Kartayaz (2½L) | 12/1 | 43 | 46 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Running well in 1m2f classified events in recent weeks; one to consider back at a mile
4-5124
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 49
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 26 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 10f St | 6 | 9-9 | 4/7 | Man Is King (2½L) | 3/1C | 50 | 48 |
| 31 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6 | 9-9 | 2/8 | Al Baahy (1¼L) | 5/2 | 50 | 53 |
| 21 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6 | 9-9 | 1/9 | Iftikhaar (nse) | 100/30 | 48 | 55 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 | 5/11 | Celtic John (3¾L) | 6/1 | 48 | 46 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 4/10 | Royal Jet (1½L) | 20/1 | 49 | 53 |
| 19 Aug 25 | Bri Brighton | 8f GF | 6Hc | 9-4 | 3/8 | River Wharfe (3½L) | 7/4F | 50 | 49 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 6 wins from 22 in the last 14 days (27%)
Second over C&D in a similar race on her British debut 15 days ago, looking a tricky ride
37/9-2
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 50
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 ht1 | 2/8 | Angelica K (nk) | 7/1 | 50 | 50 |
| 16 Aug 25 | Dma Del Mar | 5.5f Fs | Cl | 8-7 b | 9/11 | Last Call Paul (15½L) | 222/10 | - | - |
| 24 Aug 24 | Dma Del Mar | 6.5f Fs | Cl | 8-12 b | 7/10 | Looks Lucky (13L) | 22/5 | - | - |
| 5 Jul 24 | Lal Los Alamitos | 8f Fs | Cl | 9-0 b | 3/8 | Amelia Bleu (9½L) | 9/5F | - | - |
| 15 Jun 24 | Sna Santa Anita | 8f Fm | ClF | 9-0 b | 7/7 | () | 32/1 | - | - |
| 20 Oct 23 | Sna Santa Anita | 8f Fm | ClF | 8-8 b | 6/8 | () | 83/10 | - | - |
Not stood much racing in recent seasons; needs to step up on this winter's form
3/04-6
Age: 7
Weight: 9-9
OR: 45
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6 | 9-6 t | 6/9 | Eagles Whistle (4¾L) | 6/1 | 47 | 43 |
| 25 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-10 t | 4/13 | Dingwall (3¾L) | 28/1 | 47 | 51 |
| 23 Sep 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 9-3 t | 13/13 | Al Shabab (47L) | 25/1 | 49 | - |
| 21 Oct 24 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 9.5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 t | 3/11 | Port Noir (1¼L) | 6/1 | 51 | 56 |
| 24 Sep 24 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 5NvHcH | 9-8 t | 7/11 | Calshot Spit (32L) | 33/1 | 74 | 52 |
| 21 Aug 24 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 10-4 t | 6/8 | Wilful (42L) | 66/1 | - | 63 |
0-23 but has shown promise, including C&D; not at her best this winter though
306-56
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 44
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 9-0 | 6/9 | Hint Of The Jungle (5L) | 33/1 | 46 | 41 |
| 6 Jan 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-0 | 5/8 | Imola (16L) | 18/1 | 45 | 20 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 10-0 | 6/13 | A Pint Of Bear (3L) | 28/1 | 46 | 49 |
| 6 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 8.5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 10/13 | R P McMurphy (12½L) | 9/1 | 47 | 30 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-12 | 3/9 | Rising Force (2¾L) | 10/1 | 47 | 49 |
| 3 Aug 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 7f Gd | 6 | 9-2 | 3/8 | B Associates (1¾L) | 4/1 | 50 | 49 |
Modest maiden; latest C&D 3rd was a fair run but work to do with runner-up Nicely Curved
006-63
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 47
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 | 3/8 | Angelica K (1¾L) | 66/1 | 42 | 46 |
| 10 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-9 h | 6/9 | Tilsworth Max (6¾L) | 50/1 | 43 | 35 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-0 | 6/12 | Due Date (3½L) | 50/1 | 46 | 44 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6 | 9-9 | 12/14 | Buttercross Flyer (7¾L) | 50/1 | 44 | 38 |
| 12 Aug 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-10 | 12/13 | Zaltalla (9¾L) | 25/1 | 46 | 28 |
| 22 Jul 25 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GS | 6 | 9-9 | 3/14 | Scenario (3L) | 16/1 | 44 | 49 |
19-race maiden; needs to step up on recent C&D form to trouble the principals
99-735
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 45
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 | 5/7 | Rosemary's Rose (5¾L) | 5/1 | 46 | 41 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 9-3 | 3/9 | Poke The Bear (4¾L) | 12/1 | 46 | 46 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6 | 9-9 | 7/11 | Celtic John (5¾L) | 22/1 | 46 | 41 |
| 15 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 10f St | 6Hc | 8-12 tp1 | 9/13 | Tommy's Promise (10½L) | 22/1 | 46 | 33 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 6Hc | 8-8 t | 9/13 | Aisling Oscar (5½L) | 9/1 | 46 | 39 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 8f St | 6Hc | 8-13 t1 | 6/12 | Arthur Rose (3L) | 18/1 | 47 | 49 |
Verdict
A few have claims but the most appealing option is FIRST ENCOUNTER who has a win and a second from his two runs at this level in 2026.
First Encounter
Betting Forecast:
2/1 First Encounter,
4/1 Nicely Curved,
5/1 Man Is King,
6/1 Monks Mead,
8/1 Iftikhaar,
14/1 Spirit Charmer,
16/1 Pyrrhic Dancer,
Saved Lizzie,
Unknown Journey,
33/1 Back Before Dark
Relevant Tips
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