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SOUL LOVE (6) managed to keep on and deliver a comfortable 2.5L winning debut tackling the trip at Southwell. The third-place horse from that contest has subsequently won. Bold bid anticipated racing first-up. COTAI LIGHTS (4) improved getting off the mark gaining an easy 3.5L Newcastle victory attempting the journey. Ticks plenty of boxes returning from a three month break. Main danger. SILENT STRIKE (3) was able to build on a solid second when providing initial racecourse outing at Lingfield opening his account with a front-running 3L triumph at Kempton last month. Thereabouts racing for in-form yard. BUCKLOW HILL (1) beat the just mentioned under Jason Watson making Lingfield debut. Shortlist.
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez
Weight: 62kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 29 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Bucklow Hill carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Second-up favourite; won by 3 len at Kempton Park All Weather February 18 over 1200m defeating Caviar Cowboy carrying 57.5kg at $1.20. Will give a great sight again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 1:13.38 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $19,790.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 60.5kg | 1:13.03 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
Jockey: O Mcsweeney
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Not seen since winning post a big 3.5 len win. This track November 22 over 1200m defeating Von Trotter carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. On debut seventh of 14 at Chelmsford November 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Starlight Time carrying 59kg at $13. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Barry Mchugh | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 06/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $59,380.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Oisin Mcsweeney | 59kg | 1:38.21 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Night Of Thunder out of Incharge. By leading sire Night Of Thunder so may be worth following later on.
Jockey: S H James
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 len at Southwell All Weather November 3 over 1200m defeating Zoustar Dreams with 58kg at $2.40. Nicely placed to continue where she left off.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | Shane Gray | 58kg | 1:15.50 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |
Jockey: K T O'neill
Weight: 56.5kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Musselburgh October 1 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Yellow Diamonds with 58kg at $7.50. First up last campaign ran last of 7 at Carlisle August 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind March Ahead carrying 58kg at $12. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 01/10/2025 | 42 | NOV F 2 | $14,760.00 | Musselburgh | 1006m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 1:01.71 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/08/2025 | 95 | NOV F 2 | $12,520.00 | Carlisle | 1207m | Good Firm | Dougie Costello | 58kg | 1:14.32 | 2-4-7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1005m | Good Firm | Andrew Mullen | 58kg | 0:58.90 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |