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LINGFIELD (AW)
27 March 2026
Friday 27th March
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- Distance: 7f 1y
- Going: Standard
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Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Novice win came in a modest event; no impact on handicap debut; improvement needed
951-7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 69
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-9 | 7/9 | Grey Horizon (5L) | 10/1 | 70 | 54 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 1/6 | Show Me Gold (nk) | 10/11F | - | 69 |
| 4 Jul 25 | Bev Beverley | 5f GF | 42yNvF | 8-13 | 5/8 | Golden Palace (2L) | 16/1 | - | 65 |
| 24 Jun 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 9/14 | Sukanya (6½L) | 28/1 | - | 56 |
Placed in three of his five starts; cheekpieces now added; more appealing than many
732-52
Age: 3
Weight: 9-9
OR: 69
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-9 | 2/7 | Al Najashi (3¼L) | 25/1 | 69 | 66 |
| 7 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 4Nv | 8-12 | 5/8 | Free Your Spirit (4¾L) | 7/2 | 69 | 60 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 2/10 | Free Your Spirit (3L) | 6/1 | - | 64 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 52yNv | 9-7 | 3/9 | Art Gallery (2½L) | 22/1 | - | 66 |
| 3 Nov 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 7/9 | Darn Hot Gallop (14L) | 14/1 | - | 34 |
Fair form as a 2yo but she was no threat in either handicap start; may do better this year
34345-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 68
Days: 121
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 7f St | 52yHc | 9-4 | 5/8 | Elan d'Or (7¼L) | 17/2 | 70 | 54 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Ayr Ayr | 7f GS | 42yHcF | 8-10 | 4/7 | Aspiral (8¼L) | 13/2 | 72 | 57 |
| 3 Sep 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 52yMd | 9-2 | 3/9 | What's The Plan (1¾L) | 5/1 | 74 | 63 |
| 10 Aug 25 | Hay Haydock | 6f GF | 42yMd | 8-7 | 4/8 | Hardy's Hero (2½L) | 3/1 | - | 62 |
| 21 Jul 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f Gd | 52yNvF | 9-2 | 3/12 | Come On Eibhlin (½L) | 7/2 | - | 69 |
| 24 Jun 25 | Nby Newbury | 6f GF | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 7/14 | Sukanya (5L) | 33/1 | - | 60 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
7f win on h'cap debut; again pulled too hard latest; can do better if learning to settle
055-15
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 68
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-3 v | 5/9 | Three Non Blondes (4½L) | 3/1F | 68 | 62 |
| 12 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 63yHc | 9-9 v1 | 1/8 | Sailor Batt (1L) | 15/2 | 64 | 69 |
| 3 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yNv | 9-5 | 5/10 | Million Gold (2¾L) | 15/2 | - | 63 |
| 20 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 5/9 | Return Of The Gods (5¾L) | 25/1 | - | 59 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f Gd | 52yMd | 9-7 | 10/13 | Into The Sky (30L) | 10/1 | - | 8 |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (36%)
Up in trip for his handicap/seasonal debut; been gelded; open to plenty of progress
845-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 67
Days: 166
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/7 | Sing The Blues (9L) | 7/1 | - | 52 |
| 16 Sep 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f GS | 42yNv | 9-4 | 4/8 | Division (5¼L) | 125/1 | - | 59 |
| 29 Aug 25 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GS | 42yNv | 9-4 | 8/10 | Pilu (17L) | 14/1 | - | 19 |
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 21 in the last 14 days (0%)
Good 2nd at Newcastle last week (6f); 2lb well in but has more to prove over 7f
5-4552
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 67
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-2 tp | 2/7 | Southern Warrior (nk) | 12/1 | 67 | 70 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-8 tp | 5/11 | Tactical Blitz (6½L) | 18/1 | 69 | 56 |
| 26 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-9 tp1 | 5/8 | Nala's Dream (4¾L) | 11/2 | 70 | 58 |
| 19 Jan 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 53yHc | 9-5 t1 | 4/7 | Up The Agenda (1L) | 9/2 | 70 | 67 |
| 31 Dec 25 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 6f St | 52yHc | 9-4 | 5/7 | Lord Harcourt (2½L) | 13/2 | 72 | 68 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 7f St/Slw | 42yHc | 9-0 | 6/8 | Beccadelli (1½L) | 6/1 | 73 | 67 |
Creditable 3rd on stable debut (6f) in January; stamina for 7f still to be proven
4785-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 67
Days: 60
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 53yHc | 9-6 h1 | 3/8 | Nala's Dream (2¼L) | 11/4 | 67 | 63 |
| 18 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 42yHc | 8-10 | 5/9 | Lil Brother (2½L) | 5/1 | 68 | 60 |
| 29 Jul 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 22yMd | 9-2 | 8/15 | Stellar Sunrise (8½L) | 33/1 | - | 59 |
| 3 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 7f Gd | 32yNv | 9-7 | 7/9 | Protection Act (9½L) | 15/2 | - | 60 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Nby Newbury | 6.5f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 4/8 | Moonfall (7L) | 7/2 | - | 64 |
Beaten just two rivals home in his three maiden/novice starts; opposable on handicap debut
48-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 65
Days: 48
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 7f St | 5Md | 8-11 | 8/9 | King Of Chaos (7L) | 40/1 | - | 50 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Cfd Chelmsford (AW) | 6f St | 52yNv | 9-5 | 8/9 | Titanck (10½L) | 100/1 | - | 43 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 6f St | 52yMd | 9-7 | 4/4 | Shahik (4L) | 16/1 | - | 66 |
Has shown promise but pulled hard and was well beaten when headgear was tried in January
833-83
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 65
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 26 | Ncs Newcastle (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 9-3 | 3/7 | Al Najashi (3½L) | 20/1 | 66 | 62 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 7f St | 53yHc | 8-11 b1 | 8/9 | Three Non Blondes (8½L) | 16/1 | 67 | 51 |
| 19 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 8f St | 52yHc | 9-9 | 3/9 | Florida Suite (3½L) | 5/1 | 69 | 61 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 7f St | 52yNvF | 9-4 | 3/9 | Heart Beats True (4½L) | 16/1 | - | 64 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Nmk Newmarket | 7f GS | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 8/11 | Zooming (8L) | 80/1 | - | 64 |
| 24 Sep 25 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 42yNvF | 9-2 | 5/10 | Fiery Damsel (5½L) | 25/1 | - | 58 |
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Didn't progress from his debut effort as a 2yo; still early days but improvement is needed
5588-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 62
Days: 165
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 25 | Yar Yarmouth | 6f Gd | 52yHc | 9-1 | 8/9 | Romantic Twilight (7¼L) | 18/1 | 66 | 41 |
| 8 Jul 25 | Lin Lingfield | 7f GS | 52yNv | 9-1 | 8/8 | Command The Stars (20L) | 18/1 | - | 25 |
| 23 May 25 | Goo Goodwood | 6f Gd | 42yNv | 9-7 | 5/6 | Goldwork (6¼L) | 7/1 | - | 60 |
| 10 May 25 | Asc Ascot | 5f GF | 32yNv | 9-4 | 5/7 | Military Code (6½L) | 18/1 | - | 65 |
Verdict
ObsidianVerse should do better this year but BECAUSE WE CAN appeals as being well treated if he can just begin to settle better.
Because We Can
Betting Forecast:
7/2 Mighty Vega,
5/1 Because We Can,
Obsidian Verse,
Yachtsman,
7/1 Okiru,
10/1 Pretty Danielle,
My Shagaf,
Arjack,
12/1 Jamie Sommers,
33/1 Roccobear
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