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Course: Lingfield (AW)
Date: 1st Jun 2026
Distance: 1m (1m1y)
Type: Flat
Going: Standard
Class: Class 6
Prize: £4,711
Runners: 11
Going Detail: POLYTRACK: STANDARD; TURF: GOOD, Good to firm in places (GoingStick: 7.4) (Watered)
Weather: Cloudy
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Buy The Dip
6yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Luke Catton(3)
Trainer: Jim Boyle
Epsom, Surrey
Owner: J Savory & J Kimber
Breeding
Sire: New Bay (GB)
Dam: Crossover (GB)
Damsire: Cape Cross (IRE)
Breeder: Coby Byrne & New Bay Syndicate
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Well suited by switchback tracks and took advantage of a handy mark when winning on his C&D comeback in April; found life tougher off his revised mark in better company here last time but this is more his speed back down 2lb.
Comment
Won on his C&D comeback in April; this is more his speed back down 2lb; claims
Previous Owners
- Taylor & O'Dwyer (until 2023-07-28)
Race History for Buy The Dip
Virtue Patience
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: David Probert
Trainer: Amanda Perrett
Pulborough, W Sussex
Owner: Jads Virtue Partnership
Breeding
Sire: Territories (IRE)
Dam: Moon Melody (GB)
Damsire: New Approach (IRE)
Breeder: Ellis Stud Partnership
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Better record on Polytrack than turf and the handicapper's given him every chance, with him now 3lb lower than when not beaten far as favourite over C&D in January; looks set to go well back on the AW.
Comment
3lb lower than when not beaten far over C&D in January; set to go well back on the AW
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-09-11)Previous Owners
- Jads Virtue Partnership Ceased (until 2024-06-10)
- Jads Virtue Partnership (until 2024-05-07)
Race History for Virtue Patience
Pitney
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Kieren Fox
Trainer: Michael Attwater
Epsom, Surrey
Owner: Dare To Dream Racing
Breeding
Sire: Mehmas (IRE)
Dam: Mercifilly (FR)
Damsire: Whipper (USA)
Breeder: Haras Du Saubouas & F Bragato
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Rated much higher when joining this yard in autumn 2024; remained consistent enough off a sliding mark during the winter but needs more if he's to snap the losing run.
Comment
Consistent off a sliding mark during the winter; needs more if he's to snap the losing run
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-07-01)Previous Trainers
- Hugo Palmer (until 2025-05-15)
Previous Owners
- The Gene Genies (until 2025-05-15)
Race History for Pitney
Volto Di Medusa
5yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Trainer: Jack Jones
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: The Twilight Zone Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Ten Sovereigns (IRE)
Dam: Simply Fate (GB)
Damsire: Pivotal (GB)
Breeder: Whisperview Trading Ltd
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Tapeta win last summer came off this mark and the booking of Rossa Ryan is a positive as he returns to the AW after three ordinary efforts on turf; not always looked straightforward and interesting to see whether support comes this time.
Comment
Not always looked straightforward; interesting to see whether support comes this time
Previous Trainers
- Rae Guest (until 2025-07-14)
- Joseph Patrick O'Brien (until 2024-03-15)
Previous Owners
- Annus Mirabilis Syndicate (until 2024-03-15)
- Mrs A M O'Brien (until 2023-09-04)
Race History for Volto Di Medusa
Play Me
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Donagh Murphy(7)
Trainer: Jim Boyle
Epsom, Surrey
Owner: P And Mrs L Rowe And John Turner
Breeding
Sire: Too Darn Hot (GB)
Dam: Initially (GB)
Damsire: Dansili (GB)
Breeder: Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Epsom winner last August for regular partner Donagh Murphy off a 5lb lower mark; fair comeback over C&D behind Buy The Dip in April (6lb better off today) but didn't build on that back on turf a fortnight ago.
Comment
Fair comeback over C&D behind Buy The Dip in April; didn't build on it back on turf latest
Previous Trainers
- George Boughey (until 2025-04-03)
Previous Owners
- Ellipsis II And James Rimmer (until 2025-05-20)
- Valmont And Ellipsis II (until 2025-04-03)
Race History for Play Me
Searchingtheblues
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Rose Dawes(5)
Trainer: Mark Usher
Upper Lambourn, Berks
Owner: Andy & Lizzie Cova and Partner
Breeding
Sire: Due Diligence (USA)
Dam: Blue Lyric (GB)
Damsire: Refuse To Bend (IRE)
Breeder: Whitsbury Manor Stud
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Won her first two as a 2yo and entered handicaps on an unrealistic mark; best efforts of late have come on Tapeta but she's won on Polytrack and has been offering more of late; capable at this level.
Comment
Won on Polytrack before and has been offering more of late; capable at this level
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-07-30)Previous Owners
- Andy & Lizzie Cova (until 2024-07-02)
Race History for Searchingtheblues
Amber Honey
4yo b Filly (GB)Connections
Jockey: Paddy Bradley
Trainer: Pat Phelan
Newmarket, Suffolk
Owner: The Horse Watchers 10
Breeding
Sire: Expert Eye (GB)
Dam: Sterling Sound (USA)
Damsire: Street Cry (IRE)
Breeder: Fiona Gordon
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Hold-up filly whose win for Ed Dunlop, from whom she was picked up in April for 7,500gns, came on Tapeta; become hard to predict and there's no sign of the usual headgear back from a short break.
Comment
Become hard to predict and there's no sign of the usual headgear for her new yard
Previous Trainers
- Ed Dunlop (until 2026-05-26)
Previous Owners
- The Horse Watchers 10 (until 2026-05-26)
- Nikki Turner (until 2025-10-21)
Race History for Amber Honey
Victory Sound
4yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis(5)
Trainer: Mark Usher
Upper Lambourn, Berks
Owner: Miss Jacintha Hynes
Breeding
Sire: Churchill (IRE)
Dam: Darajaat (USA)
Damsire: Elusive Quality (USA)
Breeder: Rjb Bloodstock
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Useful 2yo for Charles Hills who struggled badly during a limited campaign last season; handicapper quick to ease off and it wouldn't be the biggest shock were he to pop up for a yard also responsible for Searchingtheblues.
Comment
Handicapper quick to ease off and it wouldn't be the biggest shock were he to pop up
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2025-08-12)Previous Trainers
- Charles Hills (until 2025-07-14)
Previous Owners
- Teme Valley & Aura Racing (until 2025-07-14)
- Teme Valley Racing (until 2024-06-01)
Race History for Victory Sound
Secret Road
8yo gr Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Luke Morris
Trainer: Laura Mongan
Epsom, Surrey
Owner: Beech Park Bloodstock Ltd
Breeding
Sire: Gutaifan (IRE)
Dam: Secret Path (IRE)
Damsire: Approve (IRE)
Breeder: Dominick Glennane
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere.
Comment
Well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere
Previous Trainers
- James Owen (until 2026-02-27)
- Lisa Williamson (until 2025-12-08)
- Tristan Davidson (until 2025-09-06)
- Gerard Keane (until 2023-07-31)
Previous Owners
- Paul L Drinkwater (until 2026-02-27)
- Deva Racing (DB) (until 2026-01-28)
- Gts Racing (until 2026-01-15)
- Paul L Drinkwater (until 2025-12-08)
- Dominick Glennane & Mrs E Keane (until 2023-07-31)
Race History for Secret Road
Showmedemoney
7yo b Gelding (IRE)Connections
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson
Trainer: Craig Benton
Epsom, Surrey
Owner: The Limes Infinity Cash Syndicate
Breeding
Sire: Divine Prophet (AUS)
Dam: Escapism (IRE)
Damsire: Iffraaj (GB)
Breeder: Noel Finegan
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Goes back to the blinkers worn for both Newcastle wins, latterly off 3lb lower, for Iain Jardine in the winter but again no sign of the usual tongue-tie; big price and well held for his new yard on turf a few weeks ago.
Comment
Again no sign of the tongue-tie; big price and well held for new yard on turf last time
Medical History
Wind Surgery (2022-07-07)Previous Trainers
- Iain Jardine (until 2026-04-14)
- Archie Watson (until 2022-02-25)
Previous Owners
- Martin Swan (until 2026-04-14)
- Cool Jazz (until 2025-10-15)
- Sexton's Bar Racing Syndicate (until 2022-02-25)
Race History for Showmedemoney
Dios De La Guerra
4yo b Gelding (GB)Connections
Jockey: Josephine Gordon
Trainer: Simon Dow
Epsom, Surrey
Owner: Robert Moss
Breeding
Sire: Legends Of War (USA)
Dam: Chica De La Noche (GB)
Damsire: Teofilo (IRE)
Breeder: Robert Moss
Ratings & Stats
Spotlight
Regressive maiden who had breaks between his three handicaps runs last year (beaten a long way each time); the first-time headgear will need to be a difference maker back from six months off.
Comment
Regressive maiden; first-time headgear has to make a difference back from six months off
Race History for Dios De La Guerra
Non Runners:
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