15:15 Lingfield

Saturday 17 November 2018

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Betway Golden Rose Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 15:18 | Winning time: 1m 10.34s

(6)

Above The Rest^h⁶³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: David Probert| T: T D Barron| OR: 111| D

10/1

Unexposed on the AW and won a Group 3 at Newcastle over this trip. Not disgraced twice since in turf contests over 7f but it may be that a strong pace over 6f is ideal on the AW. Rates a contender.

Form: 371165

(7)

Kimberella¹⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: J Garritty| T: R A Fahey| OR: 104| CD

12/1

In good form and just found the 7f beyond him here last start. Yet to win at this level on the AW but can still be expected to be competitive back at this trip.

Form: 103735

(8)

Muthmir^p⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: D Tudhope| T: W J Haggas| OR: 107| D

8/1

Triple Group Two winner can be forgiven his latest run on unsuitable soft ground and had maintained his form well this season. Hasn't raced here since 2016 when he acted on the surface but question at a trip he hasn't raced over in a long time.

Form: 123330

(5)

Atletico²²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: S M Levey| T: P D Evans| OR: 100| D

25/1

Looked like a smart prospect at times for Roger Varian but completely lost his way, often missing the break badly. Struggled on stable debut and chance revolves around a return to the AW revitalising him.

Form: 209000

(2)

Corinthia Knight⁵⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 100| CD

5/1

Has never been outside the first three in 10 starts on an AW surface with an impressive seven wins. Should be fit and primed for a big winter and likely to go close.

Form: 199423

(4)

Encrypted⁴³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Josephine Gordon| T: H Palmer| OR: 100| D

8/1

First run but is three from four on the AW. Steps up from good handicap company and although remains relatively lightly-raced, this does require plenty more.

Form: 100128

(10)

Gifted Master^b⁸⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: James Doyle| T: H Palmer| OR: 115| CD

10/3

Only had three starts on the AW but proved well suited by this C&D in winning this last year. Two wins this year included the Stewards' Cup. Overcame a high draw last year which proved he didn't have to lead and sets the standard.

Form: 614015

(1)

Gracious John¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Charles Bishop| T: P D Evans| OR: 95| C| D

12/1

12-time career winner and better nowadays on an AW surface. Does tend to prove stronger at the minimum trip and questionable whether he's in the form to win a race as competitive as this over the extra furlong.

Form: 520774

(12)

Gulliver²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: J Fanning| T: D O'Meara| OR: 102| C| D

16/1

Lost his form completely in final two starts for Hugo Palmer and while he has some good AW form in the past, he's best watched in this grade on stable debut.

Form: 358360

(3)

Intisaab^p¹¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: M Harley| T: D O'Meara| OR: 108| D

6/1

Yet to win at this level but was a good fourth behind Gifted Master in this last year and has enjoyed a good season culminating in a Curragh handicap win. Needs a bit of luck from off the pace but can go well.

Form: 410731

(9)

Mythmaker³³

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: G Lee| T: B Smart| OR: 102| CD

14/1

Yet to win at this level but second in this last year and this time followed Haydock win with three solid efforts in good contests. Well below that latest and this is competitive.

Form: 316245

(11)

Could It Be Love^b,t⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: K T O'Neill| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 101

12/1

Runner-up in the Irish 1,000 Guineas and third in the Jersey Stakes but hasn't been in the same form since often finding one too strong late on. Sole maiden win came on the AW but heads here off the back of a poor run at this trip.

Form: 820320

Forecasts

Gifted Master (10/3), Corinthia Knight (5/1), Intisaab (6/1), Encrypted (8/1), Muthmir (8/1), Above The Rest (10/1), Kimberella (12/1), Could It Be Love (12/1), Gracious John (12/1), Mythmaker (14/1), Gulliver (16/1), Atletico (25/1)

This is likely to be run at a furious pace particular if Could It Be Love can break better. Corinthia Knight is such a likeable and uncomplicated contender who has his ideal conditions and is drawn to attack on the inside and may prove hard to pass. GIFTED MASTER has a wide draw to overcome as he did last year under today's leading jockey and he could get a nice sit and be ready to pounce from the final furlong marker. Above The Rest and Intisaab would be suited by running from off the pace while Muthmir is classy but the trip may prove against him.