15:35 Doncaster

Saturday 26 March 2022

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SBK Lincoln (Heritage Handicap) (Str)

Off time: 15:39 | Winning time: 1m 37.34s

(17)

Safe Voyage¹⁴⁷

Age: 9| Weight: 9-10| J: Ryan Sexton⁽⁷⁾| T: J & S Quinn| OR: 108| D

50/1

One-time smart performer but just useful in 2022, signing off with fair fourth in Newmarket Group 2 in October. Others look better treated at these weights.

Form: 818544-

(8)

Modern News^t⁴³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Harry Davies⁽⁷⁾| T: C Appleby| OR: 105| C

5/1

Lightly-raced gelding who quickly reached a smart level when going unbeaten in 3 handicaps over 7f in 2021, including here. Shaped well after a break when third in Meydan listed race last month. Big player with this step up to 1m sure to suit.

Form: 52/111-3

(14)

Brunch¹⁹²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Jason Hart| T: M Dods| OR: 104| D

20/1

Kicked on again last term when bagging 1m listed event at Pontefract. Runner-up in this event 12 months ago, so he's highly respected on his seasonal return.

Form: 227175-

(16)

Marie's Diamond²⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-4| J: Rowan Scott| T: R Fell & S Murray| OR: 102| D

50/1

Useful horse who arrives in decent nick from a spell in Meydan for his current yard, fifth in Dubai Millennium Stakes there 29 days ago. No forlorn hope.

Form: 70-0205

(4)

Johan¹⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: S De Sousa| T: M R Channon| OR: 102| D

28/1

Smart handicapper who posted good fourth in Golden Mile at Goodwood last August. Below par both runs after but no surprise to see him bounce back here for a yard with an excellent record in this event.

Form: 581400-

(10)

What's The Story^p²⁵⁹

Age: 8| Weight: 9-3| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 101| C| D

28/1

Course winner who returned with good second in listed event over C&D 12 months ago. Has 8-month absence to overcome but he still merits consideration.

Form: 72/2500-

(2)

Mujtaba¹⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Cieren Fallon| T: W J Haggas| OR: 98| D

3/1

Fast improving colt who made it 3-3 with the minimum of fuss in 1m Redcar handicap in October. Limit not yet reached, so this son of Dubawi merits serious consideration for leading yard.

Form: 111-

(1)

Irish Admiral^t1¹⁸²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: S Donohoe| T: W J Haggas| OR: 97| D

22/1

Gained a deserved win in 1m Redcar handicap before finishing in midfield in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket. Still has few miles on the clock and needs considering in first-time tongue strap.

Form: 505810-

(3)

Saleymm^t¹²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: R Coakley| T: S & E Crisford| OR: 97WS

17/2

Highly progressive son of Dubawi who scored impressively at Chelmsford City and Wolverhampton in November. Since had a wind op, and he's weighted to go close in his hat-trick bid.

Form: 8411-

(11)

Revich^v¹⁸⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: Marco Ghiani| T: R Spencer| OR: 95| D

40/1

Signed off for 2021 with success in 1m handicap at Ayr in September. 3 lb rise demands a career best on his seasonal return.

Form: 024371-

(20)

Darkness²⁸⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Jason Watson| T: D O'Meara| OR: 95| D

16/1

Useful French 1m winner for Jean-Claude Rouget. Off since coming in last in Longchamp listed event in June but gelded and no surprise to see an improved showing on his debut for his excellent new yard.

Form: 415/356-

(22)

Fame And Acclaim¹⁶⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: Lewis Edmunds| T: J L Eyre| OR: 95| BF| DWS

80/1

Useful handicapper who is now 13 runs without a victory. Resumes after a wind op, so this consistent sort can't be ruled out for place purposes.

Form: 033070-

(13)

Ametist^p¹⁸²

Age: 5| Weight: 8-10| J: Rossa Ryan| T: W J Haggas| OR: 94

6/1

Three-time 7f winner last year who signed off with excellent third (cheekpieces on) in Cambridgeshire at Newmarket. Still relatively lightly raced and one to consider with headgear retained.

Form: 111003-

(18)

Another Batt¹⁵⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-10| J: Connor Beasley| T: T D Barron| OR: 94| C| D

20/1

Proved a reliable sort in 2021 and he ended his campaign with 7f handicap win here. One for the shortlist.

Form: 156861-

(15)

Scottish Summit¹⁴

Age: 9| Weight: 8-8| J: P J McDonald| T: G A Harker| OR: 92| D

100/1

Proved ultra consistent without getting his head in front last year and he didn't enjoy the best of runs when seventh at Wolverhampton on his return. Possibilities.

Form: 23264-7

(7)

United Front¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-8| J: Theodore Ladd⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 92| BF| D

22/1

Enjoying a productive AW campaign over the winter, winning pair of handicaps, and good third to Notre Belle Bete at Wolverhampton 14 days ago. Should go well again.

Form: 117-323

(21)

Notre Belle Bete¹⁴^{(ex 5)}

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 87| D

17/2

Fairly useful maiden in Ireland who has taken his form up a notch with back-to-back wins at Lingfield and Wolverhampton for his new yard. Well in the mix under a 5 lb penalty.

Form: 9322-11

(9)

Eagleway^p⁶⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: Joey Haynes| T: I Furtado| OR: 91| BF

100/1

Resurgent since fitted with cheekpieces and landed 7f Southwell handicap before good fourth there later in January. Not without hope after his lay-off.

Form: 6723-14

(12)

Hortzadar¹⁷⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 8-6| J: Cam Hardie| T: D O'Meara| OR: 90| D

40/1

It's now twelve runs since his last win in 2020, but he posted an excellent third in this event 12 months ago and he must enter calculations once more.

Form: 000240-

(6)

Teodolina²⁸¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: J F Egan| T: R Hannon| OR: 89| D

28/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who wasn't seen out last term after being poorly drawn in Sandringham Handicap at Royal Ascot. Has won off a break before though, so she's not dismissed after her lay-off.

Form: 124/130-

(19)

Rogue Bear¹⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-3| J: David Egan| T: Tom Clover| OR: 87| C| D

12/1

Progressive sort who made it 3-5 in 1m Nottingham handicap last autumn. He remains with potential and rates a lively outsider off a workable mark.

Form: 13411-

(5)

Broken Spear^v³⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-2| J: Jonny Peate⁽⁷⁾| T: T Coyle & K Wood| OR: 86| C

66/1

Course winner in November who looked rusty after 4 months off when sixth at Southwell (6f) 30 days ago. Visor replaces usual cheekpieces and he's no forlorn hope.

Form: 30741-6

Forecasts

Mujtaba (3/1), Modern News (5/1), Ametist (6/1), Saleymm (17/2), Notre Belle Bete (17/2), Rogue Bear (12/1), Darkness (16/1), Brunch (20/1), Another Batt (20/1), Irish Admiral (22/1), United Front (22/1), Johan (28/1), Teodolina (28/1), What's The Story (28/1), Hortzadar (40/1), Revich (40/1), Safe Voyage (50/1), Marie's Diamond (50/1), Broken Spear (66/1), Fame And Acclaim (80/1), Eagleway (100/1), Scottish Summit (100/1)

MODERN NEWS teed himself up perfectly for this when a promising third at Meydan and, with the step up to 1m a big plus and promising 7 lb apprentice Harry Davies also in the saddle, this lightly-raced course winner can add to Charlie Appleby's fine recent record in this event. Fellow improvers Mujtaba and Saleymm seem sure to have a say, while David O'Meara's duo Darkness and Hortzadar both rate as lively outsiders in a cracking Lincoln.