16:00 Lingfield

Wednesday 4 March 2020

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Bombardier 'March To Your Own Drum' Handicap

Off time: 16:00 | Winning time: 1m 37.42s

(10)

Weloof²⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Dylan Hogan⁽³⁾| T: J Butler| OR: 64| CD

12/1

Previous C&D winner who is on a bit of a losing streak of present. Never looked like winning when given too much to do at Chelmsford (1m) last time. Off a competitive mark however and market should be the best guidance.

Form: 7762-26

(8)

Run After Genesis^p⁶⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: J Mitchell| T: B R Johnson| OR: 64

11/2

Last win came at Leicester back in June 2019 and has been a bit in-and-out since. Cheekpieces didn't have the desired effect when sixth here (1m2f) last time. Looks exposed at present.

Form: 174036-

(11)

Al Daiha^h⁵⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: L Morris| T: E Walker| OR: 63

7/1

Sort who can misbehave but has a touch of ability about him. Recent efforts have improved including second over 1m2f here in December. Down in trip and hood back on gives him excellent claims.

Form: 0/3472-2

(7)

Tanqeeb²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S De Sousa| T: Ian Williams| OR: 63

9/2

Gutsy winner at Wolverhampton on penultimate start in January but struggled slightly off higher mark when fifth of 12 at Chelmsford (1m) last month. Needs a bit more on current ratings.

Form: 4760-15

(6)

The Warrior¹⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-4| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: L Carter| OR: 61| CD

8/1

Hadn't been in the greatest of form recently but bounced back brilliantly by winning C&D handicap 18 days ago. Got the run of the race that day and up 2lb but merits respect.

Form: 97925-1

(2)

Purple Paddy¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: K T O'Neill| T: J C Fox| OR: 58| D

7/1

On a smart run of form last year, winning three of his 10 starts. Still in good form with C&D third behind The Warrior last time and now better weighted than that rival. Claims.

Form: 9116-53

(4)

Odds On Oli^t1¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Sean Davis⁽³⁾| T: R A Fahey| OR: 54| D

25/1

Last win came at Wolverhampton in December but two below-par runs since then, including latest fifth of 6 over 1m2f here last time. Tongue Strap tried to get back to winning ways.

Form: 2981-05

(5)

Misty^v1⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 54

8/1

Had very little to shout about on the form book until excellent second over C&D in January. Headgear worked then and now first-time visor is turned to. Dangerous to be dismissed.

Form: 0059-02

(3)

Rivas Rob Roy^b⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Darragh Keenan⁽³⁾| T: J Gallagher| OR: 53| C

7/2

Has some winning form in the book and put best foot forward when landing 7f handicap at this venue eight days ago. Enterprisingly ridden that day and escapes a penalty in this. Leading contender.

Form: 187-641

(1)

Accomplice¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: David Probert| T: M Blanshard| OR: 53| CD

20/1

Previous C&D winner but losing run now dates back to 23 starts. Showed a return to form last time however when third of 11 at Chelmsford (1m) two weeks ago. Place claims but may need further now.

Form: 34356-3

Non-Runners

(9)

My Law¹⁹

Weight: 8-12| Age: 4

T: M Appleby J: Non Runner

Forecasts

Rivas Rob Roy (7/2), Tanqeeb (9/2), Run After Genesis (11/2), Al Daiha (7/1), Purple Paddy (7/1), The Warrior (8/1), Misty (8/1), Weloof (12/1), My Law (14/1), Accomplice (20/1), Odds On Oli (25/1)

An above-average looking handicap for this level, preference is for AL DAIHA to break his maiden tag. Despite being a tricky sort, his effort last time suggested he is getting the hang of things and with the return of a hood, he may be worth a chance of improving once more for a handler who excels with these types. Plenty boast each-way appeal, most notably last time’s C&D first and third, The Warrior and Purple Paddy, while Misty could go well at a price if proving the effort last time out was no fluke.