20:15 Lingfield

Saturday 22 June 2019

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Sky Sports Racing On Virgin 535 Handicap

Off time: 20:19 | Winning time: 1m 22.84s

(12)

Chikoko Trail^p,t¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: S W Kelly| T: G & J Moore| OR: 60

14/1

Yet to really fire for this yard although the third at Brighton last time out was a small step forward on his previous form. Ought to be able to win off this mark if finding some form (4lb below his only win); proving more miss than hit.

Form: 6-62903

(17)

Zefferino^t⁵¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: George Wood| T: M R Bosley| OR: 60| CD

8/1

Only C&D winner in the field (well drawn here); will appreciate the return to this trip after trying 6f last time on the AW. This will be his first turf run since a wind op he's being given a chance by the handicapper off this mark dropping in grade.

Form: 960-546

(8)

Mrs Benson⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Charles Bishop| T: M Blanshard| OR: 60

20/1

Looked unsuited by the conditions (soft) last time and encounters a similar surface today albeit over a 3f shorter trip. Has a couple of creditable AW runs to her name this year over 1m but hardly has the most convincing credentials for this.

Form: 93-3770

(10)

Fiery Breath^h⁷⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Tom Marquand| T: R Eddery| OR: 60| D

10/1

His last two efforts over 6f have indicated that he's returned to some sort of form although his overall record is patchy. Made the most of a falling mark the last twice on the AW; now has to repeat those performances on turf; return to 7f will suit.

Form: 067-022

(15)

Fighting Temeraire⁵⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: M Dwyer| T: D K Ivory| OR: 59| BF| D

9/4

Interesting here based on his last two starts which have shown some promise off a rapidly falling mark. Did too much last too soon last time having raced freely the time before; a well-run 7f in this grade is what he needs ideally.

Form: 0/7-8055

(4)

Quick Recovery³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle| OR: 57| C

14/1

Hasn't quite matched her form of last year as yet in three outings this term and now tries 7f again (all her wins coming over 6f). Her last win did come here over a furlong shorter (2lb higher mark); more needed, may well struggle from a low draw.

Form: 745-595

(3)

Letmestopyouthere^p¹⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Kate Leahy⁽⁷⁾| T: A Watson| OR: 56| BF| D

9/1

Already taking on his ninth run this year he's operating below his best at the moment offering only the odd glimmer of the form he was in last summer off higher marks. Has won over this trip but others offer a more persuasive case; not well drawn.

Form: 780277

(13)

Magical Ride²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Harry Bentley| T: R Spencer| OR: 55

6/1

Best efforts so far (and those have only been modest) have come over 6f and he was well below form on turf/handicap debut over 7f. Back on the AW (Fibresand) last time without his usual hood (ran poorly); hard to recommend even off a falling mark.

Form: 57759

(1)

Lily Of Year³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Scott McCullagh⁽⁵⁾| T: D J Coakley| OR: 54| BF

14/1

Two starts this year have both shown that she will be suited by a return to this trip shaping nicely on each occasion. Can start slowly (draw looks awkward here); little experience of ground this soft; one to keep in mind in better circumstances.

Form: 5630-56

(5)

Tebay^b1¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: E J Walsh| T: L McJannet| OR: 54

25/1

Raced over a variety of trips for this yard including at 2m last time at Ripon where he offered little (folding tamely). Yet to win a race and looks one of the lesser lights in this despite another drop in the weights; blinkers now on first-time.

Form: 4-80797

(18)

Ubla³⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: Cieren Fallon⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss Gay Kelleway| OR: 53| D

10/1

Looks to have the plum draw with a good apprentice booked and should appreciate give underfoot (conditions too quick last time). Has won off higher marks in the past (has a lower turf rating); best form of late has come on the AW.

Form: 451950

(7)

Secret Glance¹⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-13| J: Poppy Bridgwater⁽⁵⁾| T: A Wintle| OR: 52| BF| D

25/1

On a long losing run although has been supported on a few of his most recent starts although his career has been punctuated by plenty of absences. Disappointed once more last time at Wolverhampton; hard to support given his profile.

Form: 0/707-35

(9)

Counterfeit^p³¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Kieren Fox| T: Paul George| OR: 52

33/1

Lightly-race sort for her age but resides on her last winning mark gained when taking a 6f Chepstow handicap in testing conditions. Would have needed the run when last seen; looks as though the same will apply here with a long absence to overcome.

Form: 456/019-

(11)

Atalanta Queen^v¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Nicola Currie| T: R Brisland| OR: 52| C| D

7/1

In good form of late having found her mojo with two Fibresand wins at up to 1m managing to transfer that level of performance to turf last time at Haydock (1m, heavy). Now back to 7f but capable of continuing her good run of form; shortlisted.

Form: 001123

(14)

Mister Freeze^t,v⁵¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-12| J: Joey Haynes| T: P R Chamings| OR: 51| D

33/1

Has returned from almost a year off to offer two poor performances over 6f-7f running particularly poorly last time (raced lazily). Well below his last winning mark but that form came on the AW; little to recommend him here.

Form: 3180-07

Non-Runners

(2)

Magwadiri²⁶

Weight: 9-7| Age: 5

T: D M Loughnane J: Oisin Murphy

(6)

Just Martha²⁸

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: J L Flint J: Non Runner

(16)

Little Miss Kodi³⁰

Weight: 8-10| Age: 6

T: D M Loughnane J: Mollie Phillips

Forecasts

Fighting Temeraire (9/4), Magical Ride (6/1), Atalanta Queen (7/1), Zefferino (8/1), Letmestopyouthere (9/1), Ubla (10/1), Fiery Breath (10/1), Magwadiri (10/1), Chikoko Trail (14/1), Quick Recovery (14/1), Lily Of Year (14/1), Little Miss Kodi (16/1), Mrs Benson (20/1), Just Martha (20/1), Secret Glance (25/1), Tebay (25/1), Mister Freeze (33/1), Counterfeit (33/1)

There don’t look to be many ahead of their marks in this with the draw expected to play a part (high numbers generally favoured). FIGHTING TEMERAIRE is well berthed here in stall 15 this prominent racer may well be able to grab the stands rail having shown up well in his last two starts (did a little too much last time) off a reduced mark. Atalanta Queen is holding her form well and is of interest having proved herself on turf last time with Chikoko Trail another to consider although his form is a little inconsistent. Most of the others have question marks against them although Lily Of Year will be of interest for the future if she runs well here; stall 1 giving her a tough task this time.