14:35 Lingfield

Saturday 25 November 2017

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Off time: 14:35 | Winning time: 1m 24.29s

(6)

Mr Andros^b,t²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: B G Powell| OR: 55| D

7/2

Took him 11 attempts but finally got off the mark in good style last time out in modest heat at Chelmsford. That was a comfortable success but a 7lb higher mark makes life much tougher on this occasion.

Form: 877881

(4)

Loveatfirstsight^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 55| D

3/1

Been placed five times in 13 starts before everything dropped right for her last time out, as she kept on well to win in this grade at Kempton. A 3lb higher mark does temper the confidence, however, as she's not noted for consistency recently.

Form: 239001

(7)

Last Word³⁹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: Liam Keniry| T: J Tuite| OR: 55

33/1

Didn't achieve anything of note in thee maidens last year and makes very limited appeal on debut for her new yard after a long absence. Others readily preferred.

Form: 708-

(3)

Jack Blane^p²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: P Makin| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 53| D

3/1

Been kept busy since winning on Tapeta at Wolverhampton in March but not to much avail and easy to oppose after a poor display at Dunstall Park latest. Place claims at best.

Form: 320949

(9)

Harlequin Rose^v⁶⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: P R Chamings| OR: 52

33/1

0-3 on the AW and makes limited appeal now she tries this trip for the first time on an unfamiliar surface. Also not particularly well handicapped just now.

Form: 5-82200

(5)

Alligator⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: S J Drowne| T: A W Carroll| OR: 52

50/1

A maidn after 10 attempts so far and showed very little promise to bring about a change of fortunes on his belated seasonal debut in October. Not too difficult to rule out on that evidence.

Form: 83097-0

(11)

Tigerfish^p⁶⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Hollie Doyle⁽³⁾| T: W Stone| OR: 52| CD

12/1

Likes this C&D and effective when allowed to have his own way. Recent form not been so good, however, and comes here with plenty to prove from 5lb higher than his last winning mark.

Form: 711260

(13)

Locommotion⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: William Carson| T: Mat Salaman| OR: 50| CD

25/1

Consistency not his forte and reverted to type very shortly after registering a win here in March. Hard to see him being good enough on recent evidence.

Form: 459370

(12)

Ronni Layne^b1²³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: P Mulrennan| T: L Allan| OR: 49

10/1

Gone well at the course before but lacks a convincing profile over this trip and has plenty to prove after a couple of lacklustre efforts.

Form: 539357

(14)

Luduamf⁵⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rossa Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hannon| OR: 49

14/1

1-12 and has never won out of plating class, so seemingly up against a stiff test.Went close here in a weak claimer on his penultimate start but faded tamely last time and hard to fancy on the level of that performance.

Form: 763529

(10)

Rapid Rise^v⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Georgia Cox⁽³⁾| T: J M Bradley| OR: 48

25/1

Still a maiden after fifteen starts and obviously been a tad frustrating to follow. Does come here on the back of one of his better efforts since joining his current yard and stepping up in trip may be ideal; but does have a good bit to prove.

Form: 008776

(2)

Lucky Di³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Charles Bishop| T: P Hedger| OR: 47| CD

8/1

Caught the eye when making later headway at Kempton last time out; creating the impression her turn may be near to hand. Worthy of consideration from a very lenient mark. Shortlisted.

Form: 288053

(8)

Black Truffle^v³⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Nicola Currie⁽⁷⁾| T: M D I Usher| OR: 47| CD

12/1

Made the frame on several occasions this year and is versatile as regards the racing surface. Sounds claims if building on his latest Kempton form. Another to bear in mind from a featherweight.

Form: 244843

Non-Runners

(1)

Delahay⁵⁴

Weight: 8-11| Age: 3

T: M Blanshard J: Rob Hornby

Forecasts

Loveatfirstsight (3/1), Jack Blane (3/1), Mr Andros (7/2), Lucky Di (8/1), Ronni Layne (10/1), Black Truffle (12/1), Tigerfish (12/1), Luduamf (14/1), Delahay (20/1), Locommotion (25/1), Rapid Rise (25/1), Last Word (33/1), Harlequin Rose (33/1), Alligator (50/1)

Another race full of pitfalls as not many are noted for consistency. Therefore, it may be worth siding with LUCKY DI, who has at least put together several efforts that stand up to scrutiny in this company and the tough old mare looks worth taking a chance on. Black Truffle has also been hitting the bar on occasions and is another bear in mind, while Mr Andros and Loveatfirstsight spearhead the challenge from those with a stiffer test at the weights.