14:40 Lingfield

Friday 22 March 2019

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Betway Handicap

Off time: 14:41 | Winning time: 1m 11.63s

(10)

Beepeecee^p¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: T Gallagher| OR: 65

10/1

Four-time winner for Richard Hughes and latest of three runs for current trainer saw him finish a 1L fourth of nine dropped to this distance at Kempton. Seems to be returning to form and is 1lb lower.

Form: 3155-44

(1)

Tavener^p⁹^{(ex 6)}

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 58| CD

4/1

Back to winning ways under this jockey when beating Spirit Of Zebedee over C&D last time and has to shoulder a 6lb penalty. Has to be considered with his stable in fine form.

Form: 856421

(6)

At Your Service⁵⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Callum Shepherd| T: P Howling| OR: 63| D

7/1

Knocking on the door before returning to winning ways when last seen at Chelmsford in January. Tougher task off 5lb higher, but cannot be ruled out.

Form: 59042-1

(3)

Fiery Breath^h1⁷²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: David Probert| T: R Eddery| OR: 62| BF| C

16/1

Has not been at his best on recent starts and was last of 12 over C&D on latest outing in January. Plenty to prove despite falling handicap rating.

Form: 70067-0

(7)

Quick Recovery¹⁸⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle| OR: 61| CD

14/1

Course winner on turf last August, but was well held off higher marks in three subsequent runs. Good record of 2-5 on the AW and no surprise to see him go well if sharp enough after his lay-off of 189 days.

Form: 421745-

(12)

Catheadans Fury^t¹⁰⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: George Wood| T: M R Bosley| OR: 59| D

25/1

Chelmsford winner in October and fourth of 12 over C&D when last in action in January. Quite consistent and should go well, but widest draw is a concern.

Form: 910144-

(5)

Red Invader^p⁶⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: L P Keniry| T: J Butler| OR: 59| C

5/1

Nine-race winner who had only one run for Paul D'Arcy before rejoining current handler for whom he enjoyed several successes. Has not been performing to his former standard and needs to find a spark.

Form: 02068-7

(8)

Falcao⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: David Egan| T: J Butler| OR: 57| D

11/2

Returning from a long break and wind surgery when encouraging fifth of 12 to Taverner over C&D. Has a 6lb pull for 1¾L beating, which puts him in the mix.

Form: 60/54U-5

(2)

Spirit Of Zebedee^v⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Jason Hart| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 57| CD

3/1

Chased home Tavener over C&D on latest start and has a 6lb pull for a 3/4L defeat. Had Falcao behind on that occasion and will surely be thereabouts again at a track which suits so well.

Form: 2133-12

(9)

Nelson's Hill²⁰

Age: 9| Weight: 8-2| J: Sophie Ralston⁽⁷⁾| T: W De Best-Turner| OR: 46

66/1

Beaten quite a long way on two starts over 6f following an absence of over a year. Difficult to fancy against some in-form rivals.

Form: 068/4-94

(4)

Canimar^p¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-2| J: Gavin Ashton⁽⁷⁾| T: S L Keightley| OR: 45

12/1

Maiden after 19 races, but was not disgraced when second of 11 at Kempton recently. Overall profile suggests she will do well to trouble the best of this opposition.

Form: 05-5242

(11)

Noble Deed^p¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 8-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: M J Attwater| OR: 45| CD

50/1

Experienced performer who has not been at his best on his most recent outings. Handicap mark is on the slide, but the draw could have been kinder.

Form: 28987-0

Forecasts

Spirit Of Zebedee (3/1), Tavener (4/1), Red Invader (5/1), Falcao (11/2), At Your Service (7/1), Beepeecee (10/1), Canimar (12/1), Quick Recovery (14/1), Fiery Breath (16/1), Catheadans Fury (25/1), Noble Deed (50/1), Nelson's Hill (66/1)

Tavener beat SPIRIT OF ZEBEDEE and Falcao on his latest start over C&D, but he has more to do under his penalty and the form could be turned round. Top-weight Beepeecee seems to be getting his act together and is considered along with At Your Service, Quick Recovery and Catheadans Fury.