16:05 Lingfield

Saturday 25 January 2020

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Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap

Off time: 16:06 | Winning time: 1m 11.73s

(6)

Upavon¹⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 9-11| J: A Kirby| T: A W Carroll| OR: 67| CD

14/1

Veteran gained most recent win over this trip at Wolverhampton in February 2018 on debut for this trainer; mixed bag since and well held in C&D claimer latest but Adam Kirby usually gets a tune from him.

Form: 62289-4

(10)

Alicia Darcy^b³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: Adam J McNamara| T: A Watson| OR: 65| CD

8/1

Four-time C&D winner, as recently as July, has been hit and miss since and beaten 3L over 7f here on Wednesday but handicapped to have a sound chance if in the mood.

Form: 82-8654

(3)

Knockabout Queen¹⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Kieren Fox| T: A W Carroll| OR: 63| D

13/2

Four-time turf winner, built on a near miss at Wolverhampton to begin 2020 by scoring there over this trip 15 days ago; 3lb higher but one to considering in current mood.

Form: 4490-21

(5)

The Groove¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: P J McDonald| T: P D Evans| OR: 63| D

7/2

Wins his share of races (four in 2019) and is on a workable mark if finding best stuff; made the frame over 7f here this month already and respected.

Form: 30355-3

(9)

Aguerooo^p,t¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-6| J: R Kingscote| T: C Wallis| OR: 62| CD

9/2

Five of his eight career wins (8-46 on the AW) have come around here over 5f/6f and went close at Wolverhampton recently from this mark under Richard Kingscote; 4lb lower than when taking this race last year.

Form: 7084-03

(1)

Seraphim^b,t¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: M Botti| OR: 61| D

5/1

Dark Angel filly, dead-heated over this trip at Wolverhampton last month from 2lb lower and can probably be forgiven lesser effort there recently (in front too soon). Should have a say.

Form: 73414-7

(4)

Highland Acclaim^h⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-4| J: Liam Keniry| T: D O'Meara| OR: 60| CD

9/1

Front-runner who won twice at the track at this time last year but has struggled since despite the dropping in the handicap, well held here last week again and others preferred despite easing 2lb.

Form: 05084-6

(8)

Kath's Lustre^b¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: George Rooke⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hughes| OR: 59| CD

12/1

Previous C&D winner, was fourth here behind Perfect Symphony 15 days ago and has only ¾L to find with that rival; useful claimer on board.

Form: 77813-4

(2)

Perfect Symphony^v¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Oliver Stammers⁽⁷⁾| T: M Pattinson| OR: 58| CD

12/1

Took advantage of falling mark to score over C&D earlier in the month with Kath's Lustre close behind in fourth. Rider can claim 7lb this time so follow-up not beyond the realms.

Form: 75073-1

(7)

Catheadans Fury^t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Shepherd| T: M R Bosley| OR: 58| D

8/1

Beaten only a head when second to Kath's Lustre at Chelmsford in November over this trip, she was given plenty to do from the rear over C&D on most recent start and shouldn't be crossed off in any great haste.

Form: 206267-

Forecasts

The Groove (7/2), Aguerooo (9/2), Seraphim (5/1), Knockabout Queen (13/2), Catheadans Fury (8/1), Alicia Darcy (8/1), Highland Acclaim (9/1), Perfect Symphony (12/1), Kath's Lustre (12/1), Upavon (14/1)

Perfect Symphony took advantage of a falling mark when scoring over C&D recently and is closely matched with Kath's Lustre on that evidence. The former is well served in the follow up attempt with his rider now able to claim his 7lb and can't be underestimated. CATHEADANS FURY however was a good second to Kath's Lustre at Chelmsford in November and can go well here having been left with a lot to do from the rear over C&D last month when sent off favourite. In a wide open finale, last year's winner Aguerooo as well as in-form Knockabout Queen and Upavon – who tends to go well for Adam Kirby – are all dangers.