13:45 Lingfield 07 Feb 2026
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Class 5 | 4YO plus
Winner £4,397 - 7 declared to run
Standard (AW - Polytrack)
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 6.8° - 10.6°
Rainfall: 1.71mm
Wind: 10.2 mph S
Last Update: 06/02/2026 17:00x
- Winner
- Top 2 Finish
- Top 3 Finish
- W/O Francesi
- W/O Way To Dubai
- W/O Francesi And Way To Dubai
- Top 4 Finish
Bookies best price percentage = 115.39%
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Found little and ran below form when fourth, beaten 9l, in a handicap at Chelmsford last time. Suited by 8f on the all-weather and probably soft ground, but needs to find more.
A winner at 1m on the all-weather. Finished 9l behind High On Hope when fourth of 5 at 25-1 on his latest outing at Chelmsford City over 1m last month.
Found little and ran below form when fourth, beaten 9l, in a handicap at Chelmsford last time. Suited by 8f on the all-weather and probably soft ground, but needs to find more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| D | Distance | 6 | 1 | 1 | 16.7% |
| G | Similar Going | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jonny Peate | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | J R Jenkins | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Did his best work late when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time, down in trip. Effective over longer distances on a sound surface; form is in and out but may do better for his new yard.
A winner at 1m 3f. Finished 5l behind Foreseen when fifth of 7 at 16-1 on his latest outing over this course and distance last month.
Did his best work late when beaten 5 1/4l in a handicap here last time, down in trip. Effective over longer distances on a sound surface; form is in and out but may do better for his new yard.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9.1% | |
| Flat (AW) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Similar Going | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 8 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14.3% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tyler Heard | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | S Dow | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Better than result, strong at finish beaten 4l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on any, probably better on AW; in and out of late but capable off this mark.
Winner of seven races at 7f including 5 wins on polytrack. Third of 8 behind Maximising beaten 4l at 10-3fav on his latest outing here over 7f last month.
Better than result, strong at finish beaten 4l off a 1lb lower mark here last time; trainer in form; effective 7/8f, acts on any, probably better on AW; in and out of late but capable off this mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 43 | 7 | 8 | 16.3% | |
| Flat (AW) | 23 | 5 | 3 | 21.7% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| C | Course | 19 | 5 | 2 | 26.3% |
| D | Distance | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 22 | 5 | 3 | 22.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 40 | 7 | 8 | 17.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 23.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 20 | 4 | 3 | 20% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oliver Searle | 14 | 3 | 3 | 21.4% |
| T | B R Millman | 16 | 3 | 4 | 18.8% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Improved to score with a bit in hand when winning a handicap by 2 1/4l off an 8lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 6-8f on the all-weather, though his new mark asks more.
He has won four times from 1m to 1m 1f including a win on polytrack. A winner at 9-2 over this course and distance on his latest outing last month, beating Antiquity by 2 1/4l.
Improved to score with a bit in hand when winning a handicap by 2 1/4l off an 8lb lower mark here last time. Effective over 6-8f on the all-weather, though his new mark asks more.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 31 | 1 | 7 | 3.2% | |
| Flat (AW) | 19 | 1 | 6 | 5.3% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 | 25% |
| C | Course | 8 | 1 | 4 | 12.5% |
| D | Distance | 5 | 1 | 1 | 20% |
| G | Similar Going | 17 | 1 | 5 | 5.9% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 9 | 1 | 4 | 11.1% |
| Headgear | |||||
| HG | Today (P only) | 21 | 1 | 5 | 4.8% |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Harry Davies | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | M Appleby | 18 | 1 | 5 | 5.6% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form off his new mark when fourth, beaten 2 1/4l off 69 last time, and is 3lb higher here. Effective over a range of trips on the all-weather and can go well again.
Winner of five races from 1m to 1m 1f including 4 wins on the all-weather. Finished 2 1/4l behind Mr Nugget when fourth of 10 at 9-4fav on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f earlier this month. Has won 3 times at Wolverhampton this season.
Ran to form off his new mark when fourth, beaten 2 1/4l off 69 last time, and is 3lb higher here. Effective over a range of trips on the all-weather and can go well again.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 34 | 5 | 11 | 14.7% | |
| Flat (AW) | 20 | 4 | 8 | 20% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| D | Distance | 8 | 2 | 3 | 25% |
| G | Similar Going | 20 | 4 | 8 | 20% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (B only) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Paddy Bradley | 12 | 5 | 5 | 41.7% |
| T | James Owen | 15 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
| BF Was beaten favourite last time out | |||||
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Ran to form when second, beaten a length, up in trip off 68 last time and is 3lb higher now. Suited by 8-9f on the all-weather; trained by a top course yard and should remain competitive.
He has won four times at 1m on the all-weather (2 PO). Beaten 1l by Magic Runner when second of 9 at 9-2 on his latest outing at Wolverhampton over 1m 1f last month. Has won at Lingfield and Newcastle this season.
Ran to form when second, beaten a length, up in trip off 68 last time and is 3lb higher now. Suited by 8-9f on the all-weather; trained by a top course yard and should remain competitive.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 51 | 4 | 22 | 7.8% | |
| Flat (AW) | 47 | 4 | 22 | 8.5% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 7 | 2 | 4 | 28.6% |
| C | Course | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25% |
| D | Distance | 33 | 4 | 14 | 12.1% |
| G | Similar Going | 35 | 4 | 20 | 11.4% |
| S | Surface(Polytrack) | 26 | 2 | 9 | 7.7% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 38 | 4 | 14 | 10.5% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 11.1% |
| Hcp | This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 25 | 0 | 12 | 0% |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Tyrese Cameron | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | A W Carroll | 8 | 3 | 4 | 37.5% |
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Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Below form but with excuses when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time. Best at 5f on the all-weather and not the force of old, though that is reflected in his current mark.
Successful twice at 5f on the all-weather. Beaten 4 1/2l behind Party Bear at 22-1 when seventh of 8 on his latest outing here over 7f last month.
Below form but with excuses when beaten 4 1/4l in a handicap here last time. Best at 5f on the all-weather and not the force of old, though that is reflected in his current mark.
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 10 | 2 | 0 | 20% | |
| Flat (AW) | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 7 | 2 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Surface(Polytrack) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (H only) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Cl | Class 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 50% |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0% | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Jude Fernandes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| T | L A Dace | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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Verdict
Way To Dubai made the most of a drop in class over C&D recently, but a 5lb higher mark may find him out, while Latin was thwarted in his bid for a four-timer when fourth at Wolverhampton five days ago. With all that in mind, this could be fought between in-form duo Francesi and TADREEB, with the latter appealing slightly more judged on his never-nearer third over 7f here last time out.
Expert View Verdict
WAY TO DUBAI scored in fine style over C&D last time, his first AW win at the 19th attempt, and a 5lb rise may not be enough to stop him, having been rated much higher in his youger days. Tadreeb rates a leading threat, having caught the eye to some extent behind a good winner here last time. He's been dropped again by the handicapper and should have a big say. Latin failed in a bid for a four-timer at Wolverhampton last time but the addition of blinkers for the first time could help.
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Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 1y | 1:33.17 |