There were 280 Races on across 33 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 10 races at Balaklava first race 03:05, 7 races at Belmont first race 06:49, 7 races at Carlisle first race 14:20, 8 races at Compiegne first race 10:20, 8 races at Cork first race 15:45, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 10 races at Devonport first race 02:38 Synthetic, 8 races at Doomben first race 03:33, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 8 races at Greyville first race 11:25, 8 races at Happy Valley (HK) first race 12:10 Happy Valley, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kasamatsu first race 02:55, 10 races at Kentucky Downs first race 18:25, 8 races at Le Mans first race 12:55, 8 races at Lingfield first race 14:05, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 8 races at Lyon Parilly first race 14:47, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:25 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Oi first race 06:15, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 7 races at Randwick first race 04:25 -Kensington, 2 races at Remington Park first race 00:30, 8 races at Sale first race 04:00, 13 races at San Isidro first race 17:30, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 10 races at Valparaiso first race 19:30, 7 races at Worcester first race 16:03, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 14:05 Lingfield National Racehorse Week 7th-15th September Apprentice Handicap (0-65) (6) 4yo+ GB 6f 1y
4th (5) Mary Of Modena | | | | | | 5 | Kaiya Fraser | Michael Attwater | Often leads; has C&D form but hasn't run on the AW since June 2023 and her recent turf efforts haven't been encouraging. |
(6) El Montejean | | | | | | 4 | Mikkel Mortensen | Ben Lund | Usually leads or races prominently; off the mark over 6f at Pontefract in August 2023 but he hasn't reached those heights this year and was a long way behind Savannah Smiles at Chepstow last week. |
(3) Recon Mission | | | | | | 8 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Front-runner who has lost out by the narrowest of margins on two of his last six starts, most recently here 20 days ago; needs more back over 6f if he's to break a losing AW run that goes back to late 2020. |
(4) Abolish | | | | | | 8 | Molly Gunn | Tony Carroll | Latest win was on turf, at Bath in July, and he's 0-19 on the AW but he was a shade unlucky not to get there at Kempton (6f) in March when getting trapped on the rail cost him; now has his first run on the AW track here; not ruled out. |
3rd (7) Savannah Smiles | | | | | | 4 | Callum Hutchinson | Grace Harris | Has had a tremendous year and she added to earlier wins, including a C&D classified and a Wolverhampton handicap, when scuttling well clear at Chepstow (6f) last week; likely due a bigger rise than today's 5lb penalty; every chance. |
1st (2) Master Dandy | | | | | | 4 | Olivia Tubb | James Fanshawe | Sole win in 6f novice at Newcastle as 3yo; yard's handicappers often progress well but this one, despite being in good form, has yet to look ahead of his mark; not impossible he'll improve for the switch to Polytrack. |
2nd (1) Honour Your Dreams | | | | | | 4 | Frederick Larson | Michael Appleby | Modest strike-rate but he wasn't on a bad mark on yard debut at Bath (5f) last week and he made all to win with a little up his sleeve; his best Tapeta form suggests he can make a go of it under a penalty on first Polytrack run, with this sharp 6f unlikely to be a problem. |
Savannah Smiles is in the form of her life and perhaps the return to this track will suit after having some hiccups on Tapeta earlier, but HONOUR YOUR DREAMS made a good start for Mick Appleby at Bath and he ought to have some scope off this mark, even under a penalty, if handling the switch to Polytrack. Master Dandy and Abolish appeal most of the remainder.[Emily Weber]
Race 2: 14:35 Lingfield Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (GBB Race) GB 1m 1y
3rd (1) Lightningboltzoom | | | | | | 3 | William Cox | Paul Attwater | Son of Cracksman who shaped well on his debut for Dominic Ffrench Davis when fourth of nine in 1m maiden at Chelmsford 27 days ago; has more to offer so needs considering for his new yard. |
4th (2) Summanus | | | | | | 3 | Dylan Hogan | Jack Jones | 8,000gns yearling; Barraquero gelding; dam, unraced half-sister to smart 6f-7f winner Bacchus and 2m2f hurdle winner Glenarm, out of a half-sister to 7f-1m7f Flat/useful 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Tasheba; in good hands so possibilities on his debut, especially if the market vibes are positive. |
2nd (3) Go Wild | | | | | | 3 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | Daughter of Zoffany who built on her debut eighth when third of seven in 7f Wolverhampton novice 50 days ago; she may do better still now back up to 1m so can't be discounted. |
1st (4) Hello Miss Lady | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Dylan Cunha | Gleneagles filly who has progressed with each of her three runs, off four months before a staying-on second of nine in 7f Kempton novice two weeks ago; this 1m trip should suit; major player. |
None of the quartet can be dismissed but Dylan Cunha's HELLO MISS LADY holds the clear edge on the form of her 7f Wolverhampton novice second, and the return to further is also a positive. Go Wild should also benefit from this stiffer test of stamina and is next on the list ahead of Lightningboltzoom and Summanus.[Peter Entwistle]
Race 3: 15:05 Lingfield Get Raceday Ready Nursery Handicap (0-70) (5) 2yo GB 1m 1y
(3) Inconspicuous | | | | | | 2 | Tom Marquand | Gay Kelleway | Won seller at York (6f) for Ollie Pears but limitations have seemingly been exposed in two runs for new stable; failed to beat a rival latest and has enough to prove upped in trip. |
(6) Bintmaha | | | | | | 2 | Neil Callan | William Knight | Showed steady progress across first three starts and looked the type to do well in handicaps; however, she weakened and was well held when upped to 1m on recent nursery debut at Salisbury. |
(8) Earthy | | | | | | 2 | Silvestre De Sousa | Amy Murphy | Thrice-raced filly who has something to find on her turf efforts; however, the change of surface, addition of blinkers and switch to nursery level are possible sources of improvement. |
(9) Respiro Solitario | | | | | | 2 | Lewis Edmunds | William Muir & Chris Grassick | Has struggled in maiden/novice events at Sandown and Newbury; however, may do better now handicapping and getting weight all round; market support should be heeded. |
3rd (1) Enchanted Eye | | | | | | 2 | Charles Bishop | Eve Johnson Houghton | Has earned top weight, having finished a good second in both nursery attempts (below par back in a maiden last time); fighting chance, provided he takes to first-time headgear. |
(4) Thiscouldbefun | | | | | | 2 | Joe Leavy | J S Moore | Form figures of 7443 reflect that she's moving steadily in the right direction, close third in Newbury nursery (7f) most recently; clear possibilities, provided she takes well to AW. |
4th (2) Anthropologist | | | | | | 2 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Beaten favourite twice (AW/turf) in the spring and hasn't progressed in the expected manner; form dipped sharply at Chester last time and can't be supported confidently. |
1st (5) Lazieelunch | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Muscutt | S Woods | Showed improvement in Kempton nursery (1m, AW) last month, opening his account at the fifth attempt and beating Matharu by a neck (pair clear); the form suggests he'll remain competitive up 10lb. |
2nd (7) Matharu | | | | | | 2 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | Improved form at Kempton (AW) since switched to handicaps and wearing blinkers, neck second to Lazieelunch over 1m then winning over 7f; bare form suggests he'll cope with 9lb rise; may well have more to offer; respected in the retained headgear. |
The tight-looking rematch between major form players Lazieelunch and Matharu could go either way. THISCOULDBEFUN, who has shown steady progress, looks an interesting alternative while Enchanted Eye has possibilities in first-time headgear.[Steve Boow]
Race 4: 15:40 Lingfield Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Restricted Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Bands B/C/D) (GBB) GB 7f 1y
(9) Nora Barnacle | | | | | | 2 | Kieran O'Neill | Dominic Ffrench Davis | Fared better when midfield over 7f at Chelmsford last time but ran to a meagre RPR; handicaps more suitable shortly. |
3rd (1) Rhyme Dust | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Muscutt | Tom Ward | Sergei Prokofiev half-sister to KSA 10.5f winner Donna Italiana, out of dual Italian 7.5f 2yo Listed winner; one of two debutantes in the field; market instructive. |
(3) Nice Try | | | | | | 2 | Rob Hornby | Jonathan Portman | Sands Of Mali half-sister to Swedish 6f winner Try Line, out of unraced half-sister to useful 7f winner Mubhij; one of two newcomers in the field; market informative. |
(8) Mum's Called | | | | | | 2 | William Cox | Paul Attwater | Has something to find on her two turf efforts for Dominic Ffrench Davis; combination of new surface and first-time headgear needs to prompt improvement. |
(6) Zizi | | | | | | 2 | George Rooke | Richard Hughes | Has a duck egg next to her name but seemed green in that Newbury contest (6f) a couple of months ago; may take a step forward. |
1st (4) Sofia The First | | | | | | 2 | William Carver | Andrew Balding | Both starts over 7f on turf, down the field at Glorious Goodwood then faring better at Salisbury where she finished third; place possibilities if taking to AW. |
(5) Tara Road | | | | | | 2 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Ran encouragingly in 7f AW maiden at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, finishing fourth, and may progress with the experience under her belt; enters calculations. |
4th (7) Lilly's Bet | | | | | | 2 | Neil Callan | William Knight | Went very close in C&D maiden two weeks ago on only her second attempt at 7f; now 0-5 but is proving a consistent sort and holds a solid chance on form. |
2nd (2) Darn Hot Mystery | | | | | | 2 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | Too Darn Hot filly who showed clear promise, keeping-on third of 14, in newcomers' event at Kempton (7f, AW) one month ago; possibilities granted normal progress. |
(10) Sixteen One | | | | | | 2 | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | Nearly justified favouritism in 6f maiden at Leicester six weeks ago, faring best of the newcomers and pulling clear of the third; bred to be suited by this extra furlong; leading claims. |
Judged on her Leicester effort, there should be an ordinary maiden in SIXTEEN ONE who is first choice ahead of solid contender Lilly's Bet. The other main form players are Tara Road, Sofia The First and Darn Hot Mystery.[Steve Boow]
Race 5: 16:15 Lingfield Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap (0-65) (6) 3yo GB 1m 1y
7th (9) Floridian | | | | | | 3 | George Wood | Dr Jon Scargill | Absent since heavy defeat in C&D handicap in February, taking record to 0-5; bits of promise otherwise but market should prove best guide on return to action. |
8th (1) Apache Canyon | | | | | | 3 | Rhys Clutterbuck | Michael Wigham | Has shown some ability the last twice in maidens won by horses who have marks in the 90s; weighted accordingly on handicap debut but can't rule out progress. |
5th (7) This Time Maybe | | | | | | 3 | George Rooke | Mark Usher | Seven-race maiden whose form is far from consistent; down the field in both runs this term for new yard; best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
6th (8) Zousca | | | | | | 3 | Billy Loughnane | David Loughnane | Thrice-raced filly; no match for the clear form horse (1-25 shot) in small field at Catterick most recently; likely has a more realistic task now handicapping. |
1st (3) Calanthe | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Has regressed in two AW races since showing promise at Leicester behind a useful sort; however, this switch to ordinary handicap level may prompt a turnaround. |
3rd (5) Commander Crouch | | | | | | 3 | Pat Cosgrave | Jim Boyle | Defied a higher mark last term for previous yard but looks far from solid on 2024 form; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time blinkers. |
4th (2) Centurion Dream | | | | | | 3 | Finley Marsh | Richard Hughes | Well treated on best 2yo form but needs to improve a good deal on his 2024 efforts; chance partly depends on how well he reacts to new scenario (AW debut). |
(4) Joolianoss | | | | | | 3 | Joe Leavy | James Evans | Form figures of 7753 reflect his steady improvement, close third in C&D handicap most recently; could well take another step forward; major player up just 1lb. |
2nd (6) Time Tested | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | Michael Bell | Record of 121 since moving out of maiden/novice company; justified favouritism in C&D handicap most recently and may improve further at this level; respected. |
The vote goes to JOOLIANOSS (nap), who is moving in the right direction and ran well over C&D most recently. Time Tested, who scored here last time and looks open to further progress, is feared most. A few of the others may be capable of improvement now handicapping.[Steve Boow]
Race 6: 16:50 Lingfield Tips For Every Race At raceday-ready.com Handicap (0-68) (5) 3yo GB 7f 1y
5th (6) Cherry Hill | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | Dominic Ffrench Davis | Well held on turf the last twice; has shown her best form on AW, notably a success off 5lb higher at Kempton last September; possibilities back in this sphere. |
6th (3) Union Island | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Gained sole win in weak 5f maiden at Musselburgh (three starts ago) and failed to get home over 7f there most recently; enough to prove in this scenario. |
3rd (2) Faster Bee | | | | | | 3 | Taryn Langley | Richard Hughes | Well treated on best form; always behind over C&D last time, taking record to 0-13; chance partly depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear. |
4th (5) Berry Clever | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Chris Dwyer | Still a maiden but has been placed in four of his eight handicap attempts (AW/turf) and latest effort suggests he remains in form; first win is not out of the question. |
1st (4) Whoop Whoop | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | Tom Ward | Took well to first-time cheekpieces in C&D handicap last week, making all and opening her account at the 13th attempt; solid chance under 6lb penalty in the retained headgear. |
2nd (1) Sonmarg | | | | | | 3 | Robert Havlin | S Woods | Below par at Kempton last month, taking handicap record to 0-9; creditable second on two occasions, including over C&D, earlier in the summer; that form puts him in the picture. |
Granted another easy lead, WHOOP WHOOP could well defy a penalty for her C&D win and make it 2-2 in cheekpieces. Sonmarg, who finished runner-up over C&D in July, is second choice ahead of Berry Clever who remains in form.[Steve Boow]
Race 7: 17:20 Lingfield Download The At The Races App Fillies' Handicap (0-70) (5) 3yo+ GB 1m 4f
8th (7) Celestial Wave | | | | | | 3 | Joe Fanning | Charlie Johnston | Best form when a close third of five at Thirsk (1m) in June; soundly beaten since and tailed off in a recent 1m Newmarket handicap; major repair work needed and dam's side of pedigree raises stamina doubts; AW debut. |
7th (2) Raqisa | | | | | | 6 | Kieran O'Neill | Sarah Humphrey | Had form on Newcastle Tapeta earlier in career and both turf wins at about 1m4f but she's been off since August 2023 (left Amy Murphy for 11,000gns shortly after); usually wears headgear but just tongue tied today. |
2nd (5) Beset | | | | | | 3 | Trevor Whelan | Henry Candy | Signs of ability on Kempton Polytrack as 2yo and highly encouraging reappearance fourth on reappearance in a good 1m2f Windsor novice on comeback; well held in both runs since and was taken off her feet at Wolverhampton last time but is from a very good family and the step up in trip can suit on handicap debut. |
6th (1) Absolute Queen | | | | | | 4 | Billy Loughnane | George Boughey | Won at Brighton (1m4f) in May but events have taken a dark turn on her last two starts, with and without headgear, and all to prove on return to AW (0-8; heavy defeats on latest three attempts). |
4th (6) Moon Angel | | | | | | 3 | Pierre-Louis Jamin | Harry Eustace | All three runs at about 1m4f on the AW, showing signs of ability on her second start and keeping on under hands and heels at Kempton three weeks ago; this looks more her level and she should do better. |
3rd (4) Golden Phase | | | | | | 4 | Hollie Doyle | Denis Coakley | Has form at 1m on this track; appreciated the step up to 1m2f when winning twice at Bath in early summer and her last of six finish over this trip at Newmarket didn't establish her as a non-stayer; of more interest in this less competitive race. |
1st (3) Pure Of Heart | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Muscutt | Ollie Sangster | Best effort when a close second in a C&D maiden in June; has found little in two handicaps at this trip since, at Goodwood and on Kempton AW, dropping right out in the latter, but revival on the cards back here. |
5th (8) Nancy P | | | | | | 3 | Tom Marquand | S Woods | C&D winner in June; two runs over 1m6f on Tapeta since, unable to sustain challenge in the first of them and stamina gave out even sooner at Southwell in July; the return to 1m4f looks a good move and she's not ruled out. |
It's possible that BESET isn't progressing after running so well on her reappearance at Windsor but she is bred to do better over this trip and this isn't a strong handicap. Moon Angel is also of interest at this level for the first time but second choice is Golden Phase, with Pure Of Heart and Nancy P also in the stirring pot back over C&D.[Emily Weber]
Race 8: 17:50 Lingfield Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 "Confined" Handicap (Horses Who Haven't Won During 2024 Flat Turf Season) (0-65) (6) 4yo+ GB 1m 4f
8th (7) Beat The Heat | | | | | | 7 | Charlie Bennett | Jim Boyle | Hurdle winner (2m3f) in June but pulled up a fortnight later; has run well over 2m here but soundly beaten in all three C&D attempts so needs a good deal more; cheekpieces return in place of a visor. |
3rd (4) Militry Decoration | | | | | | 9 | Kieran O'Neill | Camilla Poulton | Won on Polytrack as 2yo but three later wins on Tapeta, at 1m4f to 1m6f; hard to recommend at present as he's been a slow starter since his most recent win in March and was way back at Wolverhampton in August. |
7th (6) Raven's Applause | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Muscutt | Ed Dunlop | Sole win over 6f as 3yo; stays 7f but his form seesaws and he didn't do enough when upped to 1m at Southwell recently to fancy for this much longer trip. |
2nd (2) Arenas Del Tiempo | | | | | | 6 | Joe Leavy | Jim & Suzi Best | Three turf wins at 1m2f in 2021 but often a weak finisher over 1m4f; no impact in novice and maiden hurdles for new yard in the spring and although on a fair mark there may be other days now back from a break. |
5th (8) Luna Effect | | | | | | 4 | Tom Queally | Gary & Josh Moore | Maiden; has a race in him on his best middle-distance AW efforts for previous yard but he hasn't been on song in two starts for this one and was never near the leaders when last of eight at Kempton latest. |
6th (5) Bluenose Belle | | | | | | 6 | Silvestre De Sousa | Richard Phillips | Missed a chunk of her career between April 2023 and this May but after needing her first two runs back she ran much better when front-running second of seven at Kempton (1m4f) two weeks ago; 2lb lower than latest win there in January 2023 and can be involved. |
4th (9) The Pug | | | | | | 4 | Rob Hornby | Sylvester Kirk | Three AW wins in 2023, over 1m2f on this course and 1m3f at Southwell; has slipped in the weights and he appreciated the return to the latter course when second of nine there last week; one of the better ones but he needs to show he can equal the run over the extra furlong back here. |
(1) Upepo | | | | | | 4 | Jack Doughty | Tony Carroll | Three wins at 1m4f and 1m5f on this track, the latest two in January; suffered heavy defeats in April (turf) and August (AW) before never involved at Leicester yesterday; still 4lb higher than his latest ready win but would have good claims if in the same form. |
9th (3) Snapius | | | | | | 5 | Sean D Bowen | James Owen | Early wins at 6f and 1m2f as well as one over hurdles for James Nash; out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles in Ireland this year but he wasn't beaten too far at Ayr (1m2f) in May 2023 and now 16lb lower on debut for up-and coming yard following £2,500 sale; market check enlightening. |
1st (10) The Colorist | | | | | | 4 | Robert Havlin | Karen Jewell | Lightly raced maiden; good late work in two runs on this track in June, over 1m and 1m2f, but his effort petered out when upped to 1m4f at Kempton last month; stamina query for now; cheekpieces fitted. |
The Pug has better claims than most after returning to form at Southwell but BLUENOSE BELLE shook off the cobwebs when runner-up at Kempton recently and her consistency before her absence earns her the vote. Snapius is an interesting recruit for James Owen and he needs to be checked in the market while Upepo was never involved at Leicester yesterday but is more interesting back on this track if turning out again.[Emily Weber]