13:00 Lingfield

Wednesday 23 January 2019

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Off time: 13:00 | Winning time: 1m 25.09s

(13)

Gold Club^p²³

Age: 8| Weight: 10-0| J: R Winston| T: L Carter| OR: 55| C| D

12/1

Goes well here and has won over 7f before now (at Wolverhampton). Dropped to a very attractive mark but has been out of sorts since returning from a break and big improvement required to prevail on these terms.

Form: 893704-

(6)

Locommotion³⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 10-0| J: L Morris| T: Mat Salaman| OR: 55| BF| CD

4/1

Dual C&D winner that has been running respectably lately. Disappointed as favourite here last time but wasn't beaten far and has to merit respect in similar company here. Possible he needs a bit more leniency from the handicapper though.

Form: 026325-

(11)

Brogans Bay¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: N Mackay| T: S Dow| OR: 54

16/1

Solid enough effort over 6f here last time but has floundered over this trip previously and the filly has a bit to prove now she tackles a handicap for the first time.

Form: 609-5

(5)

Maazel²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Toby Eley⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss J Feilden| OR: 54

4/1

Closely matched with Locomotion after their encounter over C&D last month but is 1lb better off at the weights and has the benefit of his rider's 7lb claim to bolster his cause. Worth a betting check for sure.

Form: 006265-

(2)

Cool Echo^p¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: David Probert| T: J R Jenkins| OR: 54| D

7/1

Made the most of a drop in the ratings to go close in a handful of low key handicaps before managing a win at Kempton (7f) last time out. Has been placed over C&D before but needs to raise his gamed under a 6lb higher mark.

Form: 20344-1

(3)

Swiss Cross^p⁷

Age: 12| Weight: 9-12| J: Grace McEntee⁽⁷⁾| T: P S McEntee| OR: 53| CD

8/1

Over two years since he won over C&D but the gelding has been going through a mini renaissance lately and would be dangerous to rule out here. Needs everything to go his way but has solid enough place claims. Worth a betting check.

Form: 7440-62

(14)

Athassel¹⁹

Age: 10| Weight: 9-11| J: Katherine Begley⁽⁷⁾| T: P D Evans| OR: 52| D

14/1

Gone well in his last two starts after a long break and possible the gelding can be a player here. Dangerously well handicapped in comparison to his past form but the widest draw does him no favours.

Form: 54072-5

(1)

Catapult²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Hollie Doyle| T: C Lines| OR: 49

7/1

Still a maiden (0-20) and plenty to prove dropping back a furlong in trip. Others more convincing even at this lowly level.

Form: 08792-3

(12)

Mr Andros^b,t¹⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: B G Powell| OR: 48| CD

10/1

C&D winner from a 6lb higher mark a year ago but form has been mixed of late and reasonable to suggest the gelding has a little to find with a few of these on recent efforts.

Form: 74987-7

(4)

Baby Gal^b1⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle| OR: 46| BF

10/1

Placed here numerous times but has never managed a win in handicap and once again looks a risky option for win only purposes.. Blinker replace the visor this time but the mare has a lot to find on the balance of recent form.

Form: 24873-7

(7)

Coffeemeanscoffee^p1¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: K J Leonard⁽³⁾| T: W J Martin| OR: 45

33/1

Never yet started a race at a starting price below 40/1 and has basically run accordingly so far. Very hard to recommend from 1lb out of the weights.

Form: 009-7

(9)

Haraz^b,h,t⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-5| J: Seamus Cronin⁽⁷⁾| T: P Butler| OR: 45

20/1

Dropped significantly in the weights since joining his current yard but even experiments with different types of headgear have failed to stop the rot so far. Blinkers tried today but still makes limited appeal.

Form: 60009-5

(10)

Seaquinn²⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Kieren Fox| T: J R Best| OR: 45

16/1

Still lightly raced and posted an encouraging effort over C&D last time. Has a stiff test ahead from out of the weights and is probably best just watched.

Form: 555485-

(8)

Flourishable²³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-1| J: K T O'Neill| T: A W Carroll| OR: 45

50/1

Very little sign of ability in three starts in novice company so far and is hard to recommend just now. Yard and jockey both in good form but still not enough to persuade a recommendation.

Form: 000-

Forecasts

Locommotion (4/1), Maazel (4/1), Catapult (7/1), Cool Echo (7/1), Swiss Cross (8/1), Mr Andros (10/1), Baby Gal (10/1), Gold Club (12/1), Athassel (14/1), Seaquinn (16/1), Brogans Bay (16/1), Haraz (20/1), Coffeemeanscoffee (33/1), Flourishable (50/1)

MAAZEL gets a tentative vote of confidence in a race that has drawn together a host of inconsistent runners. Athassel can give the selection plenty to think about if the wide draw doesn't blunt his efforts, while Cool Echo won well last time and is also feared. Locomotion and Swiss Cross complete the shortlist.