16:30 Lingfield

Wednesday 22 February 2017

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32Red Casino Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 16:30 | Winning time: 2m 10.55s

(3)

My Brother Mike²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Toby Eley⁽⁷⁾| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 62

8/1

Steps up in trip and makes his handicap debut off a lenient mark. On the downside, he lacks a turn of foot and may be vulnerable to anything with a change of gear on these terms.

Form: 96-6

(2)

Dangerous Ends^v²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: Alistair Rawlinson| T: B R Johnson| OR: 62

9/4

Stepped up from sprinting to a mile with ease and landed his last two starts with a little up his sleeve. Now set to race off a 7lb higher mark which, when combined with an extra two furlongs, means this is no easy task. The betting market may be the best gauge towards the expectations held of his bid to cope.

Form: 597

(4)

Maori Bob⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Lulu Stanford⁽⁵⁾| T: M L W Bell| OR: 61

7/2

Likely to do better now that he contests handicaps but may also need a tad further before we see him at his best.

Form: 7

(5)

Whatelseaboutyou⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-11| J: Adam J McNamara| T: R A Fahey| OR: 59

9/2

Decent breeding and represents a yard very that is very adept at getting the best out of its youngster horses. However, there have been very few signs of encouragement in any of his starts for his current trainer. Best watched again this time around.

Form: 6

(1)

Moneyoryourlife⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Tina M Smith⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 56

9/4

Very consistent between 6f and a mile. Has to be taken on trust that he'll cope with ten furlongs, but he has a good attitude and should have no issues with the surface.

Form: 3-22143

(7)

Young Officer^v²

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Jordan Uys⁽⁷⁾| T: B J Meehan| OR: 47

40/1

This fellow is not going to be another Sarava for Brian Meehan; his form has been very modest up to press and it will take a big leap of faith to suggest it will change this time around.

Form: 08

Non-Runners

(6)

Ede's E Rider²¹

Weight: 9-7| Age: 3

T: P Phelan J: Paddy Bradley

Forecasts

Moneyoryourlife (9/4), Dangerous Ends (9/4), Maori Bob (7/2), Whatelseaboutyou (9/2), My Brother Mike (8/1), Ede's E Rider (25/1), Young Officer (40/1)

A few of these are trying a new trip, so a cautious approach is the first recommendation. However, this is a modest level and it presents DANGEROUS ENDS with a great opportunity to shine again. Obviously he needs to prove his stamina will hold out over this longer distance, but he is going the right way and has a likeable enough attitude to suggest he has more to offer. Moneyoryourlife has also shown a resilient frame of mind when asked for effort, so has to be shortlisted as a danger. While My Brother Mike may be suited by the extra demands on his stamina and can give his inexperienced rider the thrill of going close if things pan out to suit him. 1. Dangerous Ends 2. Moneyoryourlife 3. My Brother Mike