17:05 Lingfield

Monday 21 August 2017

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188Bet Training Series Apprentice Handicap

Off time: 17:07 | Winning time: 1m 33.61s

(2)

German Whip²³³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: Jason Watson⁽⁵⁾| T: G & J Moore| OR: 71| BF| D

14/1

First appearance since December here and his first run on turf for over a year. Entitled to need the run but hadn't been going badly prior to a poor effort on the all-weather course here when last seen.

Form: 731130-

(3)

Marbooh^t²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Cameron Noble| T: D P Quinn| OR: 70

12/1

Well-beaten on debut for this trainer at Doncaster on Saturday having yet to win a handicap. Very difficult to fancy if reappearing here on the back of that performance.

Form: 0-83668

(7)

Ravenhoe¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: Finley Marsh| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 68| D

5/1

Not so good since winning at Pontefract in May (1m, good to firm), but is starting to look well-handicapped and has returned from poor spells to revive his form in the past.

Form: 866347

(5)

World Record⁴⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Darragh Keenan⁽⁵⁾| T: M Quinn| OR: 58| D

7/1

Disappointing at Yarmouth latest but was running well prior to that; only 1lb above his most recent winning mark and these conditions hold no fears for him. A player on his best form.

Form: 7145-29

(6)

Arctic Flower¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Joshua Bryan| T: J J Bridger| OR: 56| CD

1/1

C&D winner who is on a four-timer here. Fine record at this course and has won on faster ground but would probably prefer some rainfall. Only up 2lb from last victory.

Form: 834111

(4)

Cyflymder²³

Age: 11| Weight: 8-7| J: Nicola Currie⁽³⁾| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 48| CD

5/1

Veteran C&D winner who showed he retains ability with a victory over slightly shorter at this course in May. At his best over this trip but hasn't shown quite enough in his recent performances.

Form: 315433

Non-Runners

(1)

Cooperess¹²

Weight: 8-7| Age: 4

T: J G M O'Shea J: Gabriele Malune

Forecasts

Arctic Flower (1/1), Cyflymder (5/1), Ravenhoe (5/1), World Record (7/1), Marbooh (12/1), German Whip (14/1), Cooperess (14/1)

Given the way she has improved in her recent races it is impossible to ignore the claims of ARCTIC FLOWER. This C&D winner looks for a four-timer, with her three previous consecutive victories all having come at this course. The faster ground is a slight concern for her but she has won on similar going to what is forecast in the past and it shouldn't pose too much of an issue against some exposed looking rivals. If showing his best form World Record would also have a say, while German Whip should also be thereabouts if not needing the run after an absence.