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FILLE IMBASSEE (2) maintains a progressive profile. Gained a 2L success among this handicap company over 1600m at Lingfield AW two months ago and may continue the improvement up slightly in trip. Serious player. HAMALEEL (5) managed to take a step forward making seasonal return scoring by 0.75L in a lower graded 1600m handicap at Kempton AW. Respect as set to follow up. HARDSTYLE (3) represents a trainer who does well here. The three-year-old found success in a 1400m course handicap three starts back. Delivered a creditable fifth tackling a 1900m handicap at this track five weeks ago. Makes appeal. LIFEGUARD (6) might improve further stepping up in journey. Next best.

Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start second last of 7 at this track on January 30 over 1900m, 13 len behind Crockham Heath carrying 56kg at $10. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on January 3 over 1600m, 2 len behind Fille Imbassee with 61kg at $2.80. Hard to have in this tough line-up.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 56kg | 1:59.96 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | NS | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:38.99 | 2-1-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | 25 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 57kg | 1:51.90 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1609m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:38.45 | 5-5-3 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 23/10/2025 | 16 | NOV 2 | $12,730.00 | Nottingham | 1678m | Heavy | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:57.91 | 2-6-7 | 7 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | 12 | MDN F 2 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 1609m | Good Soft | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:48.05 | 3-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 25/09/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $16,610.00 | Pontefract | 1614m | Good Soft | George Downing | 58kg | 1:49.81 | 6-9-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 59 day let-up. At the latest run won by 2 len at Lingfield All Weather January 3 over 1600m defeating Upsomdowns with 58kg at $9. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on December 20 over 1600m, 5 len behind Beckon with 55kg at $5.50. Sure to measure up.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:38.99 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 1:40.84 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 20/11/2025 | 26 | NOV F 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:25.83 | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 25/10/2025 | 104 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Zacharia Clarke | 54kg | 1:51.00 | 11-7-8 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1223m | Neutral | David Egan | 58kg | 1:16.24 | 4-5-7 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on January 30 over 1900m, 12 len behind Crockham Heath carrying 57kg at $6. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Lingfield All Weather on January 21 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Uncle Nader carrying 64.5kg at $1.70. Strong contender on best form.
Last Starts 32 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 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 57kg | 1:59.96 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 2 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 64.5kg | 1:39.46 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.73 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 64kg | 1:28.23 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:39.30 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.63 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NSY HCP 2 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 57kg | 1:49.47 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.75 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Lingfield | 1010m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 0:59.53 | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1005m | Neutral | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:01.89 | 5-5-6 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $11,620.00 | Southwell | 1001m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 60.5kg | 0:58.46 | 9-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: S M Levey
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 21 at York August 21 over 1200m, 23 len behind Song Of The Clyde with 58kg at $126. On debut ran last in a small field at Sandown Park July 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Pacifica Pier with 60.5kg at $21. Hard to make a case for.
Last Starts 194 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/21 | 21/08/2025 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $1,271,110.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Thomas Greatrex | 58kg | 1:11.74 | 18-21-20 | 18 |
| 23.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2025 | 26 | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 1:29.87 | 4-5-8 | 7 |
| 28.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/07/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $71,480.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:30.81 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months won by 0.8 len at Kempton Park All Weather January 28 over 1600m defeating Aneirin's Sword with 60.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Lingfield on June 21 over 1400m, 12 len behind True Test carrying 58kg at $17. Has upside and can make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 116 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:41.29 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | HCP NSY 2 | $12,810.00 | Wolverhampton | 1739m | Neutral | William Cox | 61kg | 1:52.66 | 5-4-6 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2025 | 54 | HCP NSY 2 | $10,890.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:40.18 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2025 | 25 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Soft | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:27.86 | 4-7-7 | 3 |
| 38.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $55,350.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 1:27.09 | 6-6-3 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,550.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Laura Coughlan | 58kg | 1:23.75 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $14,520.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:09.41 | 11-9-8 | 14 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: J Mitchell
Weight: 59kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather October 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Generous Rascal carrying 59kg at $3.50. On debut ninth of 12 at Kempton Park All Weather September 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Item with 60.5kg at $13. Likely improver who can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/10/2025 | 15 | NOV 2 | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:14.88 | 2-1-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/09/2025 | 13 | NOV 2 | $24,190.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 59kg | 1:12.92 | 5-3-6 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:29.78 | 2-1-9 | 9 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |