17:15 Lingfield

Saturday 13 May 2023

All13:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:4017:1517:45

ARC Supporting Horseback UK Handicap

Off time: 17:16 | Winning time: 2m 46.07s

(8)

Wholeofthemoon¹⁵⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: R Kingscote| T: R Hughes| OR: 75| BF

4/1

In frame all 7 starts on the Flat and showed aptitude in pair of juvenile hurdles in the winter. Remains on fair mark in this sphere and holds place claims after 158 days off.

Form: 4/23222-

(6)

Citizen General^v1¹¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-9| J: R Havlin| T: E A L Dunlop| OR: 75

8/1

Much-improved in handicaps during second half of last year, signing off with back-to-back victories at Newcastle in the autumn. Good second there (12.4f) 11 days ago. Respected in first-time visor.

Form: 3211-72

(9)

Rafiki¹⁹⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Oisin Murphy| T: A King| OR: 74| CWS

11/2

Fairly useful at best on the Flat and took reasonably well to hurdling last summer, though ended campaign with pair of disappointing efforts in handicap hurdles. Been given chance by handicapper back on Flat.

Form: 0550/37-

(1)

Age Of Sail^v²⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Rob Hornby| T: G & J Moore| OR: 74

17/2

Looked rusty on return from hurdling when seventh of 8 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 25 days ago, merely closing up late. Entitled to be sharper now but others make more appeal.

Form: 44335-7

(3)

Pistoletto¹¹

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Adam Tracey⁽⁷⁾| T: J Ryan| OR: 73| C

20/1

Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 15/2) 11 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Sliding down the weights without any sign of taking advantage.

Form: 3-78807

(10)

Wagga Wagga²⁶⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: W Buick| T: H Morrison| OR: 73| BF| D

10/3

2 wins last year (at Pontefract and Newbury). Excuses last start. Off 8 months/gelded. Should progress.

Form: 8/02115-

(4)

God Of Thunder¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Marco Ghiani| T: R Hannon| OR: 70| BF

7/2

Consistent sort who posted another fine effort when second of 14 in handicap at Bath (10.2f, soft) 12 days ago. Should give another good account if staying the longer trip.

Form: 2235-32

(5)

Crimson King^p⁹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Frederick Larson⁽³⁾| T: M Appleby| OR: 70| CD

25/1

Unreliable type. C&D winner. In first-time cheekpieces, respectable third of 8 in handicap at this course (12f, AW). Off 91 days. Others more persuasive.

Form: 53-5733

(2)

Geelong^p1⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Charlie Bennett| T: P & O Cole| OR: 65

25/1

Didn't improve quite as much as expected for longer trip when sixth of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Form: 6543-46

(7)

Good Time Ahead⁸

Age: 9| Weight: 8-12| J: S H James| T: J & S Best| OR: 64| C| D

100/1

Fared no better on return from hurdling when last of 11 in handicap at Goodwood (14f, good to soft) 8 days ago and he looks up against it.

Form: 8749/30

Forecasts

Wagga Wagga (10/3), God Of Thunder (7/2), Wholeofthemoon (4/1), Rafiki (11/2), Citizen General (8/1), Age Of Sail (17/2), Pistoletto (20/1), Crimson King (25/1), Geelong (25/1), Good Time Ahead (100/1)

WAGGA WAGGA was a dual winner last season and is best excused his odds-on defeat in a messy race at Newbury when last seen. He's fancied to resume his improvement, though the consistent trio of Wholeofthemoon, Citizen General and God of Thunder should all be capable of giving him something to think about.

Prize Money

1st: £3,873.002nd: £1,817.003rd: £908.004th: £454.005th: £226.00

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