Lingfield Race 4 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
BECAUSEWECAN (4) Ran 5th last time at Wolverhampton. Can show a better performance this time and matched against a less competitive field. Should muster plenty of early toe. Goes very close. PRETTY DANIELLE (3) Resuming from a break. Moved through the field into 5th last start at Chelmsford and stepping down to a lower level. Shows good finishing speed. Gets a chance to win. YACHTSMAN (7) Good run when placing 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at Wolverhampton and facing less formidable opponents. Will be competitive. JAMIE SOMMERS (1) Unimpressive effort when 7th last start at Wolverhampton but goes down in grade. Must respect.

Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and just average when 7th last start at Wolverhampton but up against weaker rivals. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 1 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | - | 7-6-7-7-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.05L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Rowan Scott | 58kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,362.00 | Beverley | 1005m | GOOD | Connor Planas | 57kg | - | 4-4-3-4-5 | 5 |
| 2.05L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 58kg | - | 4-5-7-7-8-9 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Couldn't maintain the momentum throughout when 2nd last time at Newcastle and challenged by less formidable competitors. The wide stall shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Has some claims.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | GOOD | William Cox | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.97L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 56.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-2-4-5 | 4 |
| 4.65L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Newcastle | 1420m | GOOD | William Cox | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | - | 3-2-2-2-5-7-7 | 8 |
| 14.05L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. At $9.50 was making up some late ground when 5th last start at Chelmsford and competing in an easier class. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,853.00 | Chelmsford | 1408m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | - | 8-8-8-8-8-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.25L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $14,755.00 | Ayr | 1453m | SOFT | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6-6-7-5-4 | 6 |
| 8.25L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | - | 7-6-6-8-7-6-3 | 4 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Haydock | 1207m | GOOD | Donagh Murphy | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-4 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Windsor | 1217m | SOFT | Finley Marsh | 58kg | - | 4-4-5-4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
| 7/14 | 24/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | - | 14-14-13-13-11-7 | 14 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 58.5kg | - | 2-3-5-5-6-8-5 | 4 |
| 4.55L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | CL6 | $5,902.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 61.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Georgia Dobie | 59.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-6-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | William Cox | 60.5kg | - | 1-3-2-3-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | - | 12-12-10-8-11-11-10 | 12 |
| 31.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $8.00 and struggled with the pace when 5th last run at Goodwood but competing in a lower grade. Needs a lot of luck.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 60.5kg | - | 3-5-4-5-5-5 | 7 |
| 9L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,706.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | - | 5-6-6-6-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.25L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 59kg | - | 6-6-6-6-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.05L | $15.00 |

Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Narrowly beaten last start at Newcastle and up against a less competitive field. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Div 2 | $8,264.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Mikkel Mortensen | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | George David Wood | 61.5kg | - | 4-4-4-5-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $7,870.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | George David Wood | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | - | 2-3-2-1-4-5 | 7 |
| 2.45L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $11,804.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | - | 1-2-2-2-2-2-6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-4-4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 10/15 | 26/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $29,511.00 | Leicester | 1005m | GOOD | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | - | 5-5-8-7-10 | 15 |
| 6.25L | $8.50 |
| 5/17 | 29/03/2025 | - | 2 | $39,348.00 | Doncaster | 1008m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | - | 2-3-6-6-5 | 14 |
| 1.85L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came on strongly when 3rd last run at Wolverhampton and matched against lesser competition. Good potential.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | Div 2 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | GOOD | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | - | 6-5-5-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.25L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,623.00 | Windsor | 1025m | GOOD | Kieran Oneill | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3-5 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 29/07/2025 | - | Colts & Geldings | $59,022.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 4-4-1-1-6-8 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Haydock | 1400m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-6-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | GBB Race | $11,805.00 | Newbury | 1307m | GOOD | William T Buick | 60.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-5-4-4 | 4 |
| 7L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $41.00 and weakened under pressure when 8th last start here but facing a weaker group of contenders. Drawn beautifully. Has to cope with a weight increase. Hard to have.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Lingfield | 1409m | GOOD | Jonny Peate | 56kg | - | 7-7-8-8-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,870.00 | Chelmsford | 1207m | GOOD | Paddy Bradley | 59.5kg | - | 4-6-6-6-7-8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | GOOD | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-4-4 | 3 |
| 4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last run at Newcastle and competing in a less challenging grade. Could feature here.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | 3Y CLASS 5 HCP | $6,984.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | GOOD | Connor Planas | 60kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.23L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | GOOD | Jack Nicholls | 58kg | - | 7-4-2-2-3-6-8 | 7 |
| 8.55L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,984.00 | Southwell | 1621m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 61.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Southwell | 1420m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 59kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-3-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newmarket | 1408m | GOOD TO SOFT | Luke Morris | 58kg | - | 7-7-7-5-7-6-8 | 10 |
| 8L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $10,820.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | Luke Morris | 58kg | - | 5-5-4-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.45L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Started at $19.00 and faded away to finish 8th last run at Yarmouth but has been racing in stronger company. Prefer in something a lot easier.
Last Starts 163 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,264.00 | Yarmouth | 1209m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | - | 6-6-6-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.35L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,689.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | GOOD | Alec Voikhansky | 58kg | - | 4-4-4-4-8-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,755.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | GOOD | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2-4-5 | 7 |
| 6.25L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $21,642.00 | Ascot | 1005m | GOOD | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | - | 7-7-7-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.55L | $19.00 |