13:50 Lingfield

Saturday 13 May 2023

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Fitzdares Taking Bets Since 1882 Handicap

Off time: 13:52 | Winning time: 1m 23.24s

(2)

Winforglory¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: W Buick| T: R Hughes| OR: 77| C| D

7/2

Successful twice last summer, including on the AW at this venue. 4/1, good second of 7 in handicap at Chelmsford back over 7f and another bold bid looks likely.

Form: 2110-82

(7)

Gold Medal¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Harry Burns⁽³⁾| T: Dylan Cunha| OR: 77| C

11/4

Better than ever on return this spring, landing a brace of 6f handicaps on the AW here. May have even more to offer for this yard.

Form: 4233-11

(3)

Legal Reform^h³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-9| J: R Kingscote| T: I Furtado| OR: 75| D

17/2

Has had plenty of exposure in handicaps but he's in the form of his life, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy) 31 days ago, driven out. Shortlist material from just 2 lb higher.

Form: 9/0-3311

(10)

My Mate Ted^p1¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: George Rooke| T: R A Teal| OR: 75

16/1

Below form eighth of 16 in handicap at Pontefract (8f, good to soft, 11/1) 19 days ago. Lurks on a dangerous mark if cheekpieces work the oracle returned to the AW.

Form: 8820-88

(8)

Tothenines^p²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: S H James| T: K R Burke| OR: 74

9/1

Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Ripon (8f, soft) 23 days ago, slowly away and denied a clear run. Needs a good pace to aim at back over 7f.

Form: 4-45305

(11)

Sharvara¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A Watson| OR: 74

15/2

Looks a difficult ride (hard puller) but right back to form when second of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (7.2f) 10 days ago. Bigger field may help him settle here.

Form: 43/9272

(5)

Sir Winston²³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Aidan Keeley⁽⁵⁾| T: R Varian| OR: 73

12/1

Hasn't stood much racing and could never really land a blow on reappearance at Ripon (6f, soft) 23 days ago, though was left poorly placed. This will reveal more back on the AW.

Form: 723/35-0

(6)

Watermelon Sugar⁴⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Joey Haynes| T: C Banham| OR: 72

40/1

Prolific early in his career but unable to continue the good work since, sixth of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 4/1) 46 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip.

Form: 92-8666

(4)

Prenup⁴²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: Marco Ghiani| T: Jane Chapple-Hyam| OR: 72| BF| D

15/2

Well prepared to make a winning reappearance at Wolverhampton in March. Creditable third of 7 in handicap (10/3) at Chelmsford City (8f) 42 days ago, sticking to task. Merits consideration.

Form: 2384-13

(9)

Counsel^t,v¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 9-6| J: Rob Hornby| T: Ian Williams| OR: 72| CD

28/1

Unreliable type. C&D winner. 28/1 and visored for first time, last of 12 in handicap at Musselburgh (7.2f, soft) 13 days ago. Struggling for form but this is a drop in class, at least.

Form: 297000

(12)

Otago²¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: Charlie Bennett| T: J R Boyle| OR: 67| D

20/1

Caught the eye on reappearance and built on that when winning 9-runner handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 5/1) 21 days ago. Drawn wide but another bold bid is on the cards.

Form: 5254-21

(1)

Ajrad¹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: R Havlin| T: M J Attwater| OR: 65| CD

22/1

C&D winner. Latest win here in November. Respectable eighth of 13 in handicap at this C&D (AW, 14/1) 17 days ago, left poorly placed. Fancied to step up on that.

Form: 63187-8

Forecasts

Gold Medal (11/4), Winforglory (7/2), Prenup (15/2), Sharvara (15/2), Legal Reform (17/2), Tothenines (9/1), Sir Winston (12/1), My Mate Ted (16/1), Otago (20/1), Ajrad (22/1), Counsel (28/1), Watermelon Sugar (40/1)

LEGAL REFORM is in the form of his life and this uncomplicated sort is well drawn to attack, so the hat-trick may well be forthcoming. Gold Medal also arrives on a roll, with better expected from Sir Winston this time.