12:30 Lingfield

Sunday 30 December 2018

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Off time: 12:31 | Winning time: 1m 24.75s

(7)

Freebe Rocks³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: S Donohoe| T: Ian Williams| OR: 67| CD

10/1

Last win came over C&D in March off 1lb higher mark for former handler Michael Bell. Didn't show much on first start for new in-form yard last month but should strip fitter and may not be far away.

Form: 078320

(9)

Diamond Lady²⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: W Stone| OR: 66| C

14/1

At her best at 6f and has failed to show much in three previous attempts at this longer trip. On a 20-race losing streak since scoring here last year and looks to have plenty on her plate.

Form: 256088

(10)

Aguerooo^p,t¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: R Kingscote| T: C Wallis| OR: 65| C

10/1

Claimed out of the David Griffiths yard after scoring at Chelmsford in May over 6f and has never won beyond that trip. Ran OK on latest start following a break but others make more appeal at this distance.

Form: 566258

(8)

Your Choice^p²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: L Morris| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 63

7/1

13-race maiden who appears best a 6f having weakened on each occasion she has tried 7f. Not beaten far on last two outings but no certainty to see it out here.

Form: 934725

(2)

Storm Melody^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Charles Bishop| T: A Stronge| OR: 62

6/1

Only previous start beyond 6f saw him fade inside the final furlong so looks a doubtful stayer. Just 2-31 to date but ran well over 6f last time at Kempton and may not be too far away off same mark.

Form: 770473

(6)

Ventriloquist²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: S Dow| OR: 62| CD

5/2

Only win came in C&D maiden in March 2015 for Charlie Appleby. Had no luck in three starts in Hong Kong last year and joined current yard in September. Ran well after long lay off when fifth here earlier this month. Well handicapped on old form.

Form: 10/090-5

(3)

Soaring Spirits^b¹¹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-1| J: R Winston| T: D K Ivory| OR: 59| CD

4/1

11-time winner who landed 4th course success over this trip last time out running on well to score off 4lb lower mark. Should be thereabouts again if in a similar mood.

Form: 019031

(1)

More Salutes¹⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: David Probert| T: M J Attwater| OR: 58

33/1

Acclamation colt who hinted at a little ability in three starts so far without troubling the judge. Handicap bow here off modest mark so interesting to see if he attracts any market interest.

Form: 585

(5)

Maazel¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Charlie Bennett| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 55

7/1

Only win in 26 starts came here over 5f in June 2016. Went close over C&D though on penultimate start in selling handicap and not disgraced here last time either. Needs to raise his game to get involved.

Form: 400626

Non-Runners

(4)

Bouclier¹⁷⁹

Weight: 9-9| Age: 8

T: J W Unett J: L Morris

(11)

Ubla³⁰

Weight: 9-3| Age: 5

T: Miss Gay Kelleway J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Ventriloquist (5/2), Soaring Spirits (4/1), Bouclier (4/1), Storm Melody (6/1), Your Choice (7/1), Maazel (7/1), Aguerooo (10/1), Freebe Rocks (10/1), Diamond Lady (14/1), Ubla (16/1), More Salutes (33/1)

A race in which a number of the runners are doubtful stayers but there are no stamina issues for the one-time decent VENTRILOQUIST who ran very well after a long absence last time out and is undoubtedly well handicapped on his old form. Ubla is respected and goes well here, as too does Bouclier on whom first-time blinkers may help the cause. Freebe Rocks and Soaring Spirits are others with claims.