14:05 Lingfield

Wednesday 24 January 2018

All13:0013:3014:0514:4015:1015:4516:15

32Red Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 14:11 | Winning time: 1m 26.43s

(5)

Light Laughter⁸²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes| OR: 72

4/1

First run for new yard (formerly Dermot Weld), would look a good thing on the form of her third to Hydrangea back in 2016 but backward steps since. Yard 1-6 with yard debutantes last 12 months, interesting but needs to get back on track now.

Form: 44/65-

(2)

Little Miss Kodi^t1⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: D M Loughnane| OR: 68| D

7/2

Mark has fallen swiftly after a few mediocre efforts, did no better in cheekpieces last time (removed today) and now tongue-tie given a go. Well handicapped if it works, but the questions are piling up now.

Form: 6005-39

(3)

Rebel Sky⁵³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Gina Mangan⁽⁷⁾| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 67

33/1

Not seen out since successful in a Chelmsford maiden back in August 2016, which rather suggests there's been training problems. Obvious ability then, but yard still struggling for winners and best watched after such an absence.

Form: 851/

(7)

Dear Bruin^p⁴⁹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: William Carson| T: David Drinkwater| OR: 66| D

20/1

Another making a comeback after a long absence, having not raced since September 2016. Has won off this mark in the past, but may be better at 6f anyway, and likely to need this run.

Form: 848165/

(10)

Accomplice¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Charles Bishop| T: M Blanshard| OR: 65

13/2

Showed her first form for a while when third in a similar event to this (at 66/1) here a couple of weeks ago, and winner a progressive sort, so form fine. Back against her own sex here and despite small drop back in trip, holds chances.

Form: 21706-3

(1)

Natalie Express^h⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Fran Berry| T: H Spiller| OR: 64

12/1

Running okay without ever threatening the judge on recent starts, but seems to lack a gear change. Early days yet though, and more positive tactics could be the key if tried. On that, drawn to attack and no surprise if she improves today.

Form: 07756-5

(9)

First Experience^v³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: L Carter| OR: 61| CD

7/1

Her mark is falling quickly after some moderate efforts and at present she shows little signs of turning things around. Yard not really in any great form either and it all looks a bit much for her today.

Form: 740957-

(6)

Robbie Roo Roo^b,t¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: L Morris| T: Mrs I G-Leveque| OR: 60| BF| D

8/1

Winner of this mark (6f) at Kempton last September, so no qualms from a handicapping point of view, but does seem to have lost her way a little and a different combination of headgear tried here. Can't be totally discounted, but risky.

Form: 21998-9

(4)

The Special One^t²⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: A Stronge| OR: 59| D

10/3

Three times a winner on turf but handles this surface fine, has twice caught the eye in running lately but not quite gone through with her effort. May need to be brought with a very late run but in good form and looks one of the more likely players.

Form: 161433-

(8)

Tabla¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-9| J: Kieren Fox| T: D Steele| OR: 56| C

20/1

Her form of this time last year would make her look quite well handicapped but she's not done enough on her last couple of runs to suggest she's about to strike today.

Form: 4/638-06

Forecasts

The Special One (10/3), Little Miss Kodi (7/2), Light Laughter (4/1), Accomplice (13/2), First Experience (7/1), Robbie Roo Roo (8/1), Natalie Express (12/1), Dear Bruin (20/1), Tabla (20/1), Rebel Sky (33/1)

This looks quite open, and a few hold chances. In the hope that a return to front running tactics are used, a chance is taken on NATALIE EXPRESS, who has the speed to lead these and might take some pegging back from her inside draw. The market may be the best guide - some support for her would increase confidence. The Special One will travel strongly and will be big danger if close up with a furlong to run. She looks the biggest danger. Robbie Roo Roo is risky but capable, and Light Laughter would pick these up and carry them on her best form, but both have a bit to prove.