14:00 Lingfield

Tuesday 10 January 2017

All13:0013:3014:0014:3015:0015:3016:00

starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Chase

  • 5YO plus  |   Class 4  |   2m 7f 110y  |   Heavy (Soft in places)  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:01  |   Winning time: 6m 36.85s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Themanfrom Minellap,t27
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-2| J: Max Kendrick(7)| T: B I Case| OR:  121
8/1
Patchy record over fences but well capable when putting it all together, as at Exeter in March. Off since April and has enough on his plate weight-wise here.
2
Horse silk
Lord Heathfieldp31
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-12| J: Kielan Woods| T: D Killahena & G McPherson| OR:  117
7/1
Has been round the houses trainer-wise but scored first time out for current yard at Uttoxeter last month. Handicapper has punished him for that narrow win however.
3
Horse silk
Golanovab29
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-7| J: J E Moore| T: G & J Moore| OR:  112
20/1
Another with a patchy record and more blots this season than anything. Scored twice last term however and could figure if in the mood.
4
Horse silk
Irish Thistle13
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-7| J: James Banks| T: D L Williams| OR:  112
25/1
Overall profile not great but ran a fair race latest at Market Rasen on Boxing Day when fourth of six. That was over 2m1f and not certain his stamina will last out here.
5
Horse silk
Desert Joep25
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-6| J: Ian Popham| T: A King| OR:  111
8/1
Has won over fences but that almost two-years ago now and recent efforts do not inspire confidence.
6
Horse silk
Heroes Or Ghosts42
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-5| J: N P Madden| T: Miss J S Davis| OR:  110
11/4
Has been fairly consistent over the last 12 months and runner-up both starts this term, including here last month. Likely to be in the mix again.
7
Horse silk
Song Saa24
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-2| J: P J Brennan| T: T R George| OR:  107
5/2
Two-time winner over hurdles has applied herself well in two chase starts so far and entitled to get involved in the shake-up here.
8
Horse silk
Coolkingb7
Age: 10|  Weight: 10-6| J: Tom Cannon| T: C Gordon| OR:  97
13/2
May be better over hurdles but can be forgiven latest disappointment at Plumpton over fences as he might have needed the blow-out.

Forecasts

Song Saa (5/2), Heroes Or Ghosts (11/4), Coolking (13/2), Lord Heathfield (7/1), Themanfrom Minella (8/1), Desert Joe (8/1), Golanova (20/1), Irish Thistle (25/1)

Verdict

Lord Heathfield started well for his latest trainer at Uttoxeter last month but now burdened with an extra 7lbs, he will do well to follow up. Song Saa has shown enough in two starts over fences to merit consideration but HEROES OR GHOSTS might make the breakthrough having finished second here last month. He's been generally consistent of late and may now get his head in front. Golanova and Coolking are others that could have a say if turning up in the mood. 1. Heroes Or Ghosts 2. Song Saa 3. Lord Heathfield

Prize Money

1st: £4,621.002nd: £1,365.003rd: £683.004th: £342.005th: £171.00

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