12:30 Lingfield

Wednesday 31 December 2025

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Off time: 12:30 | Winning time: 1m 11.51s

(6)

Grey Force

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Johnston

9/2

Blue Point colt. Dam, winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f/6f winner), half-sister to smart 5f/6f winner Logo Hunter. Check the betting with this newcomer.

Form:

(2)

Wild Act^h¹⁹

Age: 2| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Appleby

2/1

Hooded but still raced too freely when fifth of 8 in maiden at Southwell (7f) on debut 19 days ago. The drop to 6f could be a good move and Billy Loughnane takes the reins this time. Has the potential for significant improvement.

Form: 5

(1)

Anaba Girl

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Tyler Heard| T: J & S Best

50/1

Mayson filly. Sister to useful winner up to 1m Stone Soldier and half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner L'addition and 1m winner Duchess of Fife. Bred to have a future but best watched this time unless the betting strongly hints otherwise.

Form:

(4)

Cryingintherain¹⁴

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: H Crouch| T: Ollie Sangster

16/1

Twice-raced maiden. 2/1, fifth of 8 in novice at this course (5f) 14 days ago, caught widest but finishing well. Should have more to offer back at 6f.

Form: 85

(7)

Hen Party¹⁶

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Oisin Murphy| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 73

10/11

Fair maiden. Good second of 5 in C&D novice 16 days ago. Sets the standard with Oisin Murphy riding but she has had a few chances.

Form: 76322

(3)

No Drama Mama^h1¹²

Age: 2| Weight: 9-2| J: Nicola Currie| T: Ollie Sangster

100/1

40/1, ninth of 14 in novice at Southwell (7f) on debut 12 days ago. Hooded first time.

Form: 9

Non-Runners

(5)

Alpine Culture¹⁹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 2

T: James Owen J: P Cosgrave

Forecasts

Hen Party (10/11), Wild Act (2/1), Grey Force (9/2), Alpine Culture (10/1), Cryingintherain (16/1), Anaba Girl (50/1), No Drama Mama (100/1)

The drop to 6f could suit WILD ACT and he's taken to leave his debut behind and prove too strong for Hen Party, who has the best form but is quite exposed after 5 starts. Cryingintherain and Alpine Culture are others likely to be on the premises.