19:30 Lingfield

Saturday 1 September 2018

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Off time: 19:30 | Winning time: 2m 31.60s

(4)

Morning Skye⁴⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Josephine Gordon| T: H Palmer| OR: 74

4/1

Winner on debut at Newcastle in March, but has lost his way on last couple of starts. Return to the AW on a falling mark may see him perform much better.

Form: 246255

(1)

Sicario¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rossa Ryan⁽³⁾| T: J A Osborne| OR: 74

11/4

In fine form, winning two of his last three starts - both on turf - and finishing a good second on the AW at Wolverhampton. Has been raised to career-high mark and steps up in trip, but still looks a player.

Form: 748121

(3)

Dance To Paris^p1³³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: Fran Berry| T: L Wadham| OR: 71| BF

7/2

Only four starts, but has revealed a fair degree of ability, including when second of seven at Chelmsford when last seen in October. First run in a handicap after a spell on the sidelines, but longer trip is sure to suit and cheekpieces are fitted.

Form: 2842-

(6)

Master of The Moon⁷⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-4| J: T P Queally| T: I Mohammed & J Santos| OR: 71

6/1

Clear signs of talent in three runs in maiden/novice company. First run in a handicap after being gelded and is one to note for any market support.

Form: 564

(2)

Firlinfeu¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: R Ffrench| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 70

14/1

Maiden after eight starts and recent efforts in handicaps have been ordinary. Has been dropped down the ratings again, but needs to return to the form of his Ripon second in May.

Form: 263456

(7)

Special Mission^v1¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Ryan Tate| T: Sir Mark Prescott| OR: 67

11/2

Cheekpieces and blinkers fitted when finishing fourth, not beaten that far, on last two starts. A visor is tried this time so shrewd connections are rapidly running out of options.

Form: 787244

(5)

The Pinto Kid^t¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: George Wood| T: J R Fanshawe| OR: 67

6/1

Lightly-raced gelding whose first run in a handicap saw him fade into sixth over 1m6f at Nottingham. Shorter trip may help as may his return to an AW track.

Form: 7556

Forecasts

Sicario (11/4), Dance To Paris (7/2), Morning Skye (4/1), Special Mission (11/2), The Pinto Kid (6/1), Master of The Moon (6/1), Firlinfeu (14/1)

Special Mission has become frustrating and is opposed despite considerable respect for her canny trainer, while Firlinfeu and The Pinto Kid remain with potential but have something to prove. Sicario cannot be ruled out despite his career-high mark and top-weight Morning Skye also has claims. Master Of The Moon appeals as a likely sort on his handicap bow, but that also applies to DANCE TO PARIS, who may be worth chancing after her break. This is her first run in a handicap over a trip which ought to eke out lots of improvement, while the application of cheekpieces after a lengthy absence suggest connections mean business.