14:20 Lingfield

Friday 15 March 2019

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Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Fillies' Handicap

Off time: 14:21 | Winning time: 1m 37.90s

(10)

Golden Nectar¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: L Morris| T: Mrs L J Mongan| OR: 69| D

13/2

Yet to win a handicap but has some decent form to her name and showed she retains enthusiasm with a near miss behind a potentially decent rival at Kempton late last month. Should be fitter for the run; dangerous to underestimate.

Form: 37723-3

(5)

Met By Moonlight¹⁷⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: David Probert| T: R J Hodges| OR: 67| C

33/1

Won over an extended 5f at Bath last June but lost her way soon after; been off since September and plenty to prove as she tries a mile for the first time.

Form: 313690-

(8)

Cheerfilly¹⁷⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Watson| OR: 67

5/2

Both career wins came over 7f at Leicester but the filly shouldn't have too many issues with the trip here. More of a concern is her absence since September and the fact she has switched yards since last seen. The betting can guide this time.

Form: 804205-

(9)

Mrs Benson^h1⁵¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: A Kirby| T: M Blanshard| OR: 66

9/1

Dropping to an attractive mark and wasn't beaten far in a similar race over C&D on her penultimate start. Not so good latest but the first-time hood might be a good concentration aid. Worth a betting check with a top AW rider in the plate.

Form: 3793-37

(2)

Gainsay¹⁸⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 66

6/1

Has won a couple of low-grade handicaps over 7f but yet to conclusively prove that a mile suits her ideally. Not seen action since September so readiness for the battle a further aspect to take on trust.

Form: 143728-

(4)

Dashing Poet⁴³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: David Egan| T: H Main| OR: 65| CD

9/4

Set to race from just 1lb above her winning mark at Southwell in December and held her form reasonably well since. No respite from the handicapper and can be slowly away but otherwise solid claims in an ordinary race that is within her capabilities.

Form: 601-233

(3)

Beautiful Artist^p⁴³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: K T O'Neill| T: R Brisland| OR: 65

50/1

Related to winners on the AW but showed very little in seven starts for John Gosden and is probably best watched on debut run for a new yard.

Form: 6774/7-

(6)

Rippling Waters^p1,t²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: D C Costello| T: J A Osborne| OR: 63| D

20/1

Gone well at this course but best form been posted over 1m at Chelmsford. No obvious excuse for a poor run latest and comes into this with a bit to prove.

Form: 00-3156

(7)

Helfire^t⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 8-8| J: Charlie Bennett| T: M R Bosley| OR: 56| CD

10/1

Won a handful of races for her former yard - including a C&D success a couple of seasons ago. Steady decline since then, however, and the mare now has a bit to prove after failing to make an impact last time. (Second start after wind surgery.)

Form: 87943-6

(1)

Mississippi Miss¹⁵⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: Hollie Doyle| T: Dr J D Scargill| OR: 55

20/1

Career best effort was posted at this course but the mare is still a maiden on the AW and her form was moderate at best last season. Been off since October and easy to leave out of the betting plans despite having the best of the draw.

Form: 6/24570-

Forecasts

Dashing Poet (9/4), Cheerfilly (5/2), Gainsay (6/1), Golden Nectar (13/2), Mrs Benson (9/1), Helfire (10/1), Mississippi Miss (20/1), Rippling Waters (20/1), Met By Moonlight (33/1), Beautiful Artist (50/1)

No horse drawn above number 7 in the starting stalls has won any of the last 10 renewals of this race, which bodes well for the versatile DASHING POET, who has held her form better than most and has a solid chance even if she fluffs the start once more. Golden Nectar posted a solid effort last time out and can capitalise if the selection gives herself too much to do; while Mrs Benson is on a handy mark and is worth a betting check now her connections have opted to try her in a hood for the first time. Cheerfilly is also worth a betting check.