14:25 Lingfield

Friday 22 February 2019

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Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap

Off time: 14:29 | Winning time: 1m 38.23s

(10)

Red Phoenix⁸⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: J Fanning| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 61

2/1

Kempton third two starts back suggested first win may be close although only fifth next at Newcastle. Had a break since and gelded during that time so possible he can now improve for highly respected and in-form yard.

Form: 06535-

(7)

Duhallow Noelie^t²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁷⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 61| BF

4/1

Irish raider well backed at Newcastle recently (7f) and ran best race to date although fifth only beaten 1½L. Extra trip can help cause this time around and likely to again prove very popular and for goo reason.

Form: 70800-5

(5)

Another Reason¹¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: L Morris| T: O Murphy| OR: 61

20/1

Showed only minor ability in three starts to date over 6f, the last two at three-figure prices. First handicap here and longer trip might help but hard to be overly optimistic.

Form: 866-

(6)

What Will Be¹²²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: David Probert| T: O Murphy| OR: 59

5/2

Handicap newcomer finished seventh of eight and nine respectively in two most recent starts over 6f at Kempton. One of two for yard and both must improve plenty for this longer trip.

Form: 077-

(9)

Cauthen⁹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: Rob Hornby| T: K O Cunningham-Brown| OR: 59

25/1

Hinted at ability for Richard Hannon last autumn. 11th of 14 on stable bow in November over 7f but looked likely to improve for 1m there. Break since tempers enthusiasm and others of more appeal.

Form: 05490-

(3)

Miss Communicate⁵³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: A Kirby| T: Mrs L Pearce| OR: 59

14/1

Much improved in last start here over 7f where she was spotted making late headway into fifth. Opening handicap mark looks very fair and should appreciate longer trip. Top jockey booking only adds to confidence.

Form: 905-

(2)

Shug³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: L P Keniry| T: E Walker| OR: 58

16/1

Shown some hints of ability in three starts to date over sprint distances. Enters handicaps now over longer trip but neither breeding nor evidence so far compelling that it will suit.

Form: 6-55

(11)

Kenoughty^p1¹⁶²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: S W Kelly| T: R Hughes| OR: 53

8/1

Ended last term with a sound second on turf at Ffos Las which represented a career best to date. Lengthy absence to overcome here and only previous AW run a concern but not totally ruled out.

Form: 008382-

(8)

Lippy Lady¹¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: Paul George| OR: 52

16/1

11-race maiden makes debut for new yard after seeming to lose her way late last year. 1m unknown territory here but will need a dramatic upturn in form.

Form: 363645-

(4)

Laguna Spirit⁴⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Charlie Bennett| T: P Phelan| OR: 50

33/1

Ran slightly better latest here over 6f despite an awkward start when seventh of 11. Potential to stay 1m but races very keenly and that the concern for this longer distance.

Form: 00-7

(1)

Pinctada¹⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: K T O'Neill| T: J J Bridger| OR: 50

50/1

Showed very little in three starts to date and beaten over 10L in each. Eighth of nine beaten 11L at 150/1 at Kempton most recently. Lowly handicap mark lone positive.

Form: 78-8

Non-Runners

(12)

Breezing²³

Weight: 9-1| Age: 3

T: S Kirk J: Gary Mahon

Forecasts

Red Phoenix (2/1), What Will Be (5/2), Duhallow Noelie (4/1), Kenoughty (8/1), Miss Communicate (14/1), Shug (16/1), Lippy Lady (16/1), Another Reason (20/1), Cauthen (25/1), Laguna Spirit (33/1), Breezing (33/1), Pinctada (50/1)

MISS COMMUNICATE caught the eye here last time out over 7f and looked sure to improve for a step up top 1m so she could very easily prove well treated now and the booking of course top jockey Adam Kirby is a clear signal of intent. Duhallow Noelie had excuses latest when well-backed at Newcastle and rates a big danger with returning Red Phoenix another with genuine claims.