Lingfield Race 4 - Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At Betmgm.co.uk Handicap
MIGHTY VEGA (6) was denied by a neck at Newcastle last time. Battled on well that day and maintaining strong form holds leading claims in this open looking contest. YACHTSMAN (7) posted a career best when 2.25L third making reappearance at Wolverhampton. Remains unexposed so is open to any amount of further progression yet. Keep safe. BECAUSE WE CAN (4) disappointed favourite backers last time. Likely better judged on form of a 1L win at Wolverhampton before that. Expected to bounce back and go close. OKIRU (2) placed on three of the last four starts and looks overdue a victory. Wide stall not ideal but remains a likely threat to all.
Jockey: Laura Pearson
Weight: 61kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 60 day letup. Resuming won by a neck at Wolverhampton December 30 over 1400m defeating Show Me Gold with 58kg at $1.90. Second-up 7th of 9 at Wolverhampton on January 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind Grey Horizon carrying 61kg at $11. Will be tested here.
Last Starts 60 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 | 27 | HCP 3 | $12,880.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:14.43 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | 179 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rowan Scott | 58kg | 1:29.58 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/8 | 04/07/2025 | 10 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $17,490.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 56.5kg | 1:04.14 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 58kg | 1:13.80 | 4-7-9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on February 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Al Najashi carrying 61kg at $26. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on January 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Free Your Spirit with 56kg at $4.50. Must be included.
Last Starts 36 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 | 43 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Cox | 61kg | 1:27.87 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/01/2026 | 16 | NOV 35 | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Luke Morris | 56kg | 1:26.95 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/12/2025 | 20 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:29.59 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 29 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:29.10 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $11,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 60.5kg | 1:28.65 | 3-5-7 | 8 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Finley Marsh
Weight: 61kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 5th of 8 at Chelmsford on November 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Elan D'or carrying 59kg at $9.50. First up last campaign got back early 7th of 14 at Newbury on June 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sukanya carrying 58kg at $34. Expect she will need this fresh run.
Last Starts 121 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 | 68 | NSY HCP 2 | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 59kg | 1:26.92 | 8-8-5 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 16 | HCP NSY F 2 | $30,490.00 | Ayr | 1408m | Good Soft | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:34.88 | 7-7-4 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/09/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 58kg | 1:25.03 | 7-7-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Donagh Murphy | 54kg | 1:14.40 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2025 | 27 | NOV F 2 | $12,550.00 | Windsor | 1218m | Good | Finley Marsh | 58kg | 1:15.12 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/14 | 24/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:13.80 | 12-13-7 | 14 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Rob Hornby
Weight: 61kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Wolverhampton on January 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Three Non Blondes with 58.5kg at $4. The start before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Wolverhampton January 12 over 1400m defeating Sailor Batt with 61kg at $8.50. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
Last Starts 56 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 | 18 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Georgia Dobie | 58.5kg | 1:28.61 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 40 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Georgia Dobie | 61kg | 1:28.89 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 44 | NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Georgia Dobie | 59.5kg | 1:13.74 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | 53 | MDN 2 | $13,650.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:13.74 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | Hector Crouch | 60.5kg | 1:17.90 | 11-11-10 | 12 |
| 30.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Kaiya Fraser
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Goodwood October 12 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sing The Blues with 60.5kg at $8. On debut eighth of 10 at Salisbury August 29 over 1200m, 17 len behind Pilu carrying 59kg at $15. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 166 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 | 26 | NOV 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:12.19 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $24,190.00 | Yarmouth | 1207m | Good Soft | Kaiya Fraser | 59kg | 1:12.92 | 4-6-4 | 8 |
| 5.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $18,150.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Soft | George Wood | 59kg | 1:17.92 | 6-6-8 | 4 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: K T O'Neill
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on March 21 over 1200m, neck behind Southern Warrior carrying 58kg at $13. The start before that 5th of 11 at Newcastle All Weather on March 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tactical Blitz with 61kg at $19. Making headway. Expected to be very competitive.
Last Starts 6 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 | 16 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Mikkel Mortensen | 58kg | 1:13.69 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/03/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Kevin Stott | 61kg | 1:12.54 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | George Wood | 61kg | 1:14.35 | 4-5-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:14.51 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 59kg | 1:11.17 | 2-1-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 1:26.44 | 1-2-6 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/11/2025 | 207 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NSL | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:14.23 | 3-4-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.88 |
| 10/15 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Leicester | 1005m | Good | Connor Beasley | 59.5kg | 0:59.81 | 4-7-10 | 15 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/17 | 29/03/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Doncaster | 1005m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:01.72 | 2-6-5 | 14 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 60-day let-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 8 at Wolverhampton on January 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Nala's Dream carrying 60kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Haydock Park on July 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Protection Act carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. Fitter and worth following up.
Last Starts 60 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 | 161 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 60kg | 1:14.35 | 6-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/9 | 18/08/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1005m | Good Firm | Kieran O'neill | 55.5kg | 1:00.45 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 29/07/2025 | 26 | MDN C 2 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 1:10.47 | 3-1-8 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN NOV 2 | $19,960.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 60.5kg | 1:27.59 | 3-3-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $24,750.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:18.48 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Jonny Peate
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1400m, 7 len behind King Of Chaos with 56kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Chelmsford on October 23 over 1200m, 10 len behind Titanck with 59.5kg at $101. Not keen on his chances.
Last Starts 48 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 | 107 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 56kg | 1:27.40 | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | NOV 2 | $14,760.00 | Chelmsford City | 1207m | Neutral | Paddy Bradley | 59.5kg | 1:12.83 | 4-6-8 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/4 | 09/10/2025 | - | APP MDN 2 | $13,650.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 1:19.62 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Connor Planas
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 7 at Newcastle All Weather on February 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Al Najashi with 58.5kg at $21. Before that second last of 9 at Wolverhampton on January 30 over 1400m, 8 len behind Three Non Blondes carrying 56kg at $17. Worth including.
Last Starts 36 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 | 20 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Connor Planas | 58.5kg | 1:27.87 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Nicholls | 56kg | 1:28.61 | 7-3-8 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Harry Davies | 61kg | 1:43.12 | 1-1-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | NOV F 2 | $11,430.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 59kg | 1:28.73 | 1-2-3 | 8 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/11/2025 | 38 | NOV F 2 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Soft | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:27.09 | 7-7-8 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | NOV F 2 | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 58kg | 1:12.90 | 5-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Great Yarmouth on October 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Romantic Twilight carrying 57.5kg at $19. First up last campaign got back early 5th of 7 at Ascot on May 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Military Code with 59kg at $19. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 165 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 | 97 | HCP NSY 2 | $15,500.00 | Yarmouth | 1210m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:11.46 | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2025 | 46 | OPEN NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 57.5kg | 1:25.50 | 4-8-8 | 9 |
| 19.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2025 | 13 | OPEN NOV 2 | $27,680.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:13.98 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $40,590.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 0:59.26 | 7-7-5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |