Lingfield Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd November 2023
There were 47 Races on Thursday 2nd November 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Stratford, 8 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Thurles, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 9 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 2nd November 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(11) Solid Silver 5/1, Kendargent mare. Half-sister to 8.6f-1¼m winner Hector's Here. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Market check advised. Half-sister to a fairly useful Flat winner; rare bumper runner for astute Flat trainer.
(6) (7/2 -20%) Seaside Legend
7/2(-20%)
(6) Seaside Legend 7/2, Adlerflug gelding who had had a breathing operation prior to his debut and shaped as if the run was needed when runner-up at Hereford (16.2f, soft) 12 months ago. Bled at Fontwell back in February and has had another wind op prior to this reappearance. Runner-up on Hereford debut; had excuse when below that form on second start (bled).
(5) (9/1 -11%) Mr Monopoly
9/1(-11%)
(5) Mr Monopoly 9/1, Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Simarian. Noteworthy newcomer on paper. Out of a half-sister to useful jumper Simarian; stable does well in bumpers.
(9) (11/8 +17%) By The Grace
11/8(+17%)
(9) By The Grace 11/8, Blue Bresil filly who showed plenty of ability only to be held back by inexperience when finishing runner-up at Southwell (15.8f, good) 6 months ago, just lacking the gear change of the experienced winner. Every chance she can go one better on return. Form of her Southwell second is nothing out of the ordinary but she represents a top yard.
(3) (12/1 -9%) Martalite
12/1(-9%)
(3) Martalite 12/1, €50,000 3-y-o, Martaline gelding. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Officieux. Worth a market check. Out of an unraced half-sister to a fairly useful Irish hurdler; market may point the way.
(1) (14/1 -17%) Cool Style
14/1(-17%)
(1) Cool Style 14/1, Bred to do better over hurdles and merely hinted at ability when fourth of 6 in bumper at Sandown on debut in February. Improvement required. Beaten about 24l when fourth at Sandown in February but this race looks easier.
(4) (25/1 -14%) Midnight Sting
25/1(-14%)
(4) Midnight Sting 25/1, Scorpion gelding. Dam (c106/h111) 2¾m/3m hurdle winner. Bred to need further. Out of a fair 2m5f/2m6f hurdler; stable 0-17 in bumpers during last five seasons.
(2) (25/1 +0%) Greenways
25/1(+0%)
(2) Greenways 25/1, €13,500 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Ally Cay. Dam unraced. Last of 3 finishers completed start in points, fell last next time (May 7). Did not show enough in the point he completed to be of major interest here.
(7) (25/1 +0%) The Glen Rovers
25/1(+0%)
(7) The Glen Rovers 25/1, 10,000 gns 3-y-o, Dark Angel gelding. Dam, useful 1m winner, half-sister to fairly useful chaser (2m winner) Deadly Approach. Out of a well-connected Group 3 Flat winner; interesting newcomer.
(10) (33/1 -32%) Dropitlikeitshot
33/1(-32%)
(10) Dropitlikeitshot 33/1, Pour Moi filly. Half-sister to useful chaser Tile Tapper, stays 4¼m, and fair hurdler Hot Ryan, stayed 3¼m. Dam (c107/h93) 23f chase winner. Tongue tied for debut. Half-sister to yard's useful chaser Tile Tapper; market support will make her of interest.
(8) (66/1 +0%) Wonder King
66/1(+0%)
(8) Wonder King 66/1, Creachadoir gelding who shaped a bit better than the distance beaten suggested when well held on debut at Worcester (16f, soft) 3 weeks ago, dropping away tamely in the straight. Easy to look elsewhere. Well beaten when 33-1 for recent Worcester debut.
LTO Selection:
12:10 Lingfield Stakes (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
With the Nicky Henderson team starting to get into top gear it may be sensible to side with BY THE GRACE. The four-year-old is having her second start after coming home second at Southwell in May and is reported to be in great shape ahead of her return. That experience may give her the edge. Mr Monopoly is an interesting runner for Harry Fry and could be one to watch, along with Solid Silver, a rare bumper runner for Sir Mark Prescott.
BY THE GRACE found only one with experience on her side too strong at Southwell back in May so provided she's ready to roll after 6 months off, Nicky Henderson's filly gets the nod to go a place better at the expense of Seaside Legend, who has clearly had his problems (bled last time and makes reappearance following a second wind op) but showed a fair level of ability on debut. Newcomers Mr Monopoly and Solid Silver look best of the rest.
Preference is for Sir Mark Prescott's newcomer SOLID SILVER, who has AW winners in her pedigree.
(5) Ben Lilly 6/1, Useful 7-time Flat winner for David Brown who made it 2-4 over hurdles this term in 3m Wincanton handicap 14 days ago. Very much one to consider despite a 3 lb rise. Can be tricky but has won two of last three; this looks tougher.
(3) (6/1 +0%) The Imposter
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(3) The Imposter 6/1, C&D winner who signed off last term with a superb sixth success in handicap hurdle at Ascot (23.5f, good to soft) by 1½ lengths from Scamallach Liath. Gutsy type who is not taken lightly on his return. On a roll last season and could continue the good work with conditions in his favour.
(6) (7/1 -8%) Halligator
7/1(-8%)
(6) Halligator 7/1, Lightly-raced hurdles winner who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June. One for the shortlist now back up in trip after a breathing op. Not at his best when last seen in the spring but has undergone wind surgery since.
(7) (7/1 +0%) Lelantos
7/1(+0%)
(7) Lelantos 7/1, Scored at Newton Abbot in August and running well when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 56 days ago. Needs considering. Quite consistent but more exposed than most and further rain probably not in his favour.
(4) (7/2 +0%) Scamallach Liath
7/2(+0%)
(4) Scamallach Liath 7/2, Irish point winner who was placed on all his four runs over hurdles last season for Oliver Sherwood, cheekpieces on when second in 3m Ascot handicap in April. Weighted to go well on his return/yard bow. Chased home The Imposter at Ascot when last seen in April.
(8) (10/1 -11%) My Last Oscar
10/1(-11%)
(8) My Last Oscar 10/1, C&D winner but he has been off for 7 months since coming in last of 4 in handicap hurdle at Taunton (23.9f, heavy). Needs to hit the ground running on his reappearance. C&D winner; stays well and soft ground fine but long time since he showed his best.
(10) (11/1 +0%) Leading Swoop
11/1(+0%)
(10) Leading Swoop 11/1, Fair maiden hurdler who took a step forward when runner-up in 22f handicap at Fontwell in January. Off since but he can't be discounted. Best effort to date when narrowly beaten at Fontwell in January; absent since.
(2) (11/1 +0%) Whydah Gally
11/1(+0%)
(2) Whydah Gally 11/1, Below par over fences last term, tried blinkered when third of 4 in handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft) 6 months ago. Back over hurdles for his return with something to prove. No joy chasing last season but on a good mark if he can recover previous hurdle form.
(9) (12/1 -20%) Woodie Flash
12/1(-20%)
(9) Woodie Flash 12/1, Irish points winner who also landed a 23f maiden hurdle at Worcester in July. Cut little ice on both subsequent starts there in handicaps but may still do better with few miles on the clock. Well held in two handicaps since a Worcester maiden win in July.
(1) (16/1 +0%) Tzarmix
16/1(+0%)
(1) Tzarmix 16/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. First run since leaving Sam Thomas when last of 5 in novice hurdle (15/2) at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 30 days ago. More needed now going into handicaps. Maiden winner in March; tailed off on last month's stable debut; tongue-strap on.
LTO Selection:
12:45 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THE IMPOSTER hasn't been seen since April but he arrives with six wins from his last seven races, unbeaten on both appearances here, and has been a revelation since stepping up in trip. He does have a new high mark to suffer but if able to keep on improving, the six-year-old may add to past successes. Ben Lilly was value for further after idling in front when winning at Wincanton last month and could go well, with Leading Swoop and Scamallach Liath others for the shortlist.
SCAMALLACH LIATH shaped well without getting his head in front for Oliver Sherwood last term and is fancied to capitalise on a lenient mark now starting out for Harry Derham. The Imposter enjoyed a fine campaign last season when going in no less than six times and this C&D winner is feared most on his return ahead of in-form duo Halligator and Ben Lilly.
The progressive THE IMPOSTER could continue his winning streak.
(6) Safe Destination 3/1, Offered bits of promise in maiden/novice hurdles and made winning chase bow at the second attempt at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) 25 days ago by 4 lengths from Kap Chidley, responding well. Scope for better still if he can brush up his jumping. Pulled up on chasing debut but returned from break with clearcut win last month; respected.
(5) (6/1 -18%) Delgany Monarch
6/1(-18%)
(5) Delgany Monarch 6/1, Only one of the trio to show his form when off the mark in 3-runner handicap chase at Plumpton (25.7f, soft, 2/1) when last seen in April. More needed here up 5 lb. Form of his small-field Plumpton win in April is tricky to assess but this C&D also suits.
(8) (6/1 -9%) Percy Veering
6/1(-9%)
(8) Percy Veering 6/1, Decent second of 6 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, heavy) when last seen in March but failed to complete both starts over fences last season so bit to prove back in this sphere on return. 0-6 over hurdles but kept on well for second at Market Rasen in March; chase debut today.
(1) (6/1 +0%) Kap Chidley
6/1(+0%)
(1) Kap Chidley 6/1, Improved when second on handicap/chase bow at Chepstow (19.4f) in March. Undone by a couple of errors at Newton Abbot but back on the up when 4 lengths second of 10 to Safe Destination at Uttoxeter on return. 5 lb better off with winner here. Good second on last month's seasonal debut at Uttoxeter and still has low mileage; player.
(3) (10/1 +0%) Felton Bellevue
10/1(+0%)
(3) Felton Bellevue 10/1, Modest maiden hurdler who has bettered that level over fences, winning handicap chases at Hereford and Market Rasen in early-2022. Mixed record last campaign, though, so bit to prove on return. Not one to rely upon heavily but went close over C&D in February and is now 5lb lower.
(9) (10/1 -11%) Eurkash
10/1(-11%)
(9) Eurkash 10/1, One win from 22 NH runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 6/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, good to soft), having run of race. Off 6 months. Should be on the premises if tuned up. Ended last season with good third at Huntingdon; contender if in similar form here.
(4) (10/1 -11%) Malinas Island
10/1(-11%)
(4) Malinas Island 10/1, Improved model in handicap hurdles and bred to make at least as good a chaser but has been off the track for 19 months. Dual hurdle winner in 2021-22 season; makes chasing debut after 590-day absence.
(2) (11/1 +0%) Le Tueur
11/1(+0%)
(2) Le Tueur 11/1, Dual winner at Fakenham last season. Below form when last seen but type to bounce back if ready to go after 6 months off. Off since poor run in April but ran well when fresh last season and won twice in March.
(7) (14/1 -17%) Shot Tower
14/1(-17%)
(7) Shot Tower 14/1, Poor form over hurdles and not much solid form over fences. Others preferred. Flattered by proximity when second in September and soundly beaten twice since.
(10) (20/1 +20%) Dysania
20/1(+20%)
(10) Dysania 20/1, Remains a maiden following 15 starts overall and his form went the wrong way on his last 3 starts in 2022/23, pulled up twice before finishing well held on his latest outing in April. Out of the weights so has enough to prove on his return. Form nosedived towards end of last season; needs to have been refreshed by six-month break.
(11) (50/1 +0%) Auld Sod
50/1(+0%)
(11) Auld Sod 50/1, Unreliable individual who stopped the slide to some extent when fourth of 6 in handicap chase (28/1) at Fontwell (21.6f, good) 53 days ago but remains opposable. 6 lb out of handicap. Ran well for a long way at Fontwell in September but has become very unreliable.
LTO Selection:
13:20 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Malinas Island has won here over hurdles and he could be interesting making his chasing debut, but he has been off since March 2022 and a market watch may be a good guide to his chances now. SAFE DESTINATION showed improved form when winning fairly easily at Uttoxeter and although worse off with runner-up Kap Chidley, his jumping may see him confirm that form, though it could be considerably closer between the pair if the Tim Vaughan gelding improves for his first start of the season.
SAFE DESTINATION left his chasing debut form well behind when beating Kap Chidley by 4 lengths at Uttoxeter last month and he can confirm the placings despite a 5 lb swing. Le Tueur can make his presence felt if ready to go.
Safe Destination drew 4l clear of KAP CHIDLEY on the run-in at Uttoxeter last month but the latter might turn the tables here.
(9) Havaila 5/2, Fair hurdler who completed a simple task at Fakenham in April. Failed to justify support after 4 months off at Goodwood on most recent Flat outing but is entitled to be better for the run.
(1) (7/2 -5%) Go Dante
7/2(-5%)
(1) Go Dante 7/2, Lightly raced 7-y-o who was well served by a soundly-run race when taking small-field Wetherby handicap in March. Better than the bare result at Aintree on final outing and is still relatively unexposed. Had breathing op during break. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
(8) (7/1 +0%) Branson Missouri
7/1(+0%)
(8) Branson Missouri 7/1, Took his form up a level when landing brace of 2½m Worcester handicaps in August/October last year. Ran well in defeat at this course next time before facing a stiff task at Sandown. This far more suitable and needs respecting on seasonal return.
(2) (9/2 +0%) Yorksea
9/2(+0%)
(2) Yorksea 9/2, Capitalised on the drop in grade in ready fashion at Fontwell on Boxing Day before posting excellent fourth in Betfair Hurdle. Step up to around 2½m probably not ideal thereafter and ran best race on the level when second at Goodwood 18 days ago. Interesting.
(5) (10/1 -10%) Hecouldbetheone
10/1(-10%)
(5) Hecouldbetheone 10/1, Fairly useful novice hurdler who was successful twice from 6 starts in 2021/22 for Gary Moore. Has a 19-month absence to overcome but new yard is beginning to hit form, so he requires a market check.
(3) (11/1 +0%) Front View
11/1(+0%)
(3) Front View 11/1, Useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien in 2020/21. In touch when unseated rider 3 out in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (16f, soft) in March but was below form after 7 months off at Chepstow on recent return. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
(4) (12/1 +0%) Totterdown
12/1(+0%)
(4) Totterdown 12/1, Back with former yard and won 6-runner handicap after 21 months off at Leicester in November, responding well. Brushed aside in a deeper race at Chepstow 3 months later but stepped up on that when fifth in 8-runner event at Newbury when last seen in March. Not getting any younger but capable fresh.
(7) (12/1 -17%) Believe Jack
12/1(-17%)
(7) Believe Jack 12/1, Fair maiden on Flat (stays 1¾m) who built on his hurdling debut promise for Ellmarie Holden to get off the mark in 9-runner novice at Hereford (16.2f) in November 2021.
(6) (25/1 +0%) Made For You
25/1(+0%)
(6) Made For You 25/1, All 5 career victories over hurdles gained on right-handed tracks, the latest at Musselburgh (19.8f) in December. Record distinctly patchy thereafter and he made little impact back on the Flat at Nottingham (14f) in May. Others appeal more back from 5 months off.
LTO Selection:
13:55 Lingfield Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Havaila was heading in the right direction over jumps last season and a recent spin on the Flat should put Milton Harris' charge spot on for this contest. However, seasonal debutant TOTTERDOWN boasts a good record when fresh and makes slightly more appeal. The veteran wasn't beaten far when finishing fifth at Newbury in March and his rider's 7lb allowance puts him on an attractive mark. Yorksea and Go Dante are others to note at the top of the handicap.
YORKSEA has a good record at around this trip over hurdles and, having shaped well on the level at Goodwood 18 days ago, he makes plenty of appeal. Branson Missouri is respected back in handicap company on her seasonal return, while Go Dante may have benefited from a breathing operation and is still relatively unexposed.
There is more to come from HAVAILA (nap), who was placed in a hot juvenile handicap at Ascot in April and is only 2lb higher here.
(10) Hot Rod Lincoln 4/1, Successful on sole outing in Irish points and was getting his act together over hurdles towards the end of last season, opening his account in a novice at Fontwell when last seen 176 days ago. Looks a player on return. Low mileage since Irish point winner in 2021; makes chase debut with significant potential.
(3) (7/1 +0%) Sporting Mike
7/1(+0%)
(3) Sporting Mike 7/1, Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level over hurdles. Should be ready to go and makes plenty of appeal on first go over fences. Consistent over hurdles last season and this Irish point winner now switches to fences.
(4) (8/1 +0%) King's Threshold
8/1(+0%)
(4) King's Threshold 8/1, Fairly useful hurdler who shaped as if he'd returned in form when fourth in a handicap at Bangor last month. Should take to chasing, so one to consider. 1-5 over hurdles; just a respectable fourth last month but open to improvement now chasing.
(9) (10/1 +0%) Doyouknowwhatimean
10/1(+0%)
(9) Doyouknowwhatimean 10/1, Just modest form over hurdles but bumper form gives him the scope for better and he has enough size for chasing. Worth monitoring in the market back from 5 months off. 0-5 over hurdles but ran pretty well on his handicap debut; a possible on this chase debut.
(8) (11/1 -10%) Hurlerontheditch
11/1(-10%)
(8) Hurlerontheditch 11/1, Fair hurdler who was in form when last seen and should be tuned up for this first crack at chasing. Not discounted. In the frame on all four hurdling starts; open to improvement over fences this season.
(12) (11/1 +9%) Big Blue Moon
11/1(+9%)
(12) Big Blue Moon 11/1, Fair winner at 17f over hurdles. Creditable second of 7 in handicap hurdle (8/11) at Chepstow (16f, soft), clear of rest. Off 7 months. Makes chase debut. Should be tuned up and boasts solid claims. Struck form when switched to handicap hurdles in March; might improve again over fences.
(11) (12/1 +0%) Pilsdon Pen
12/1(+0%)
(11) Pilsdon Pen 12/1, Three-time hurdles winner, the latest at Exeter (16.7f, soft) a year ago. Held form after and could feature if taking to this new discipline. Ran well account on latest hurdling start in May; not bred for fences but still considered.
(7) (14/1 -17%) Invincible Nao
14/1(-17%)
(7) Invincible Nao 14/1, French juvenile hurdle winner last spring who produced his best effort yet on these shores when third in a Fontwell handicap (21.8f, good) in February. Creditable efforts both starts since and has the physique for chasing, so worthy of respect after 6 months off. Yet to win in Britain but in good form over hurdles when last seen in spring; chase debut.
(13) (14/1 +0%) File Illico
14/1(+0%)
(13) File Illico 14/1, Won 4 times in a very productive first season over fences but generally disappointing last term. Returns on a handy mark as a result, so worth a market check. Well handicapped on old form but was generally very disappointing last season.
(5) (14/1 +0%) Pachacuti
14/1(+0%)
(5) Pachacuti 14/1, Emphatic winner over hurdles at Fakenham in February but wasn't in the same form at Warwick 8 months ago. Yard isn't really firing but he's a chasing type on looks. Off mark over hurdles in February; off since lesser effort later that month; chase debut.
(1) (16/1 +0%) Kap Auteuil
16/1(+0%)
(1) Kap Auteuil 16/1, Healthy strike rate initially over fences but lost his form towards the end of last campaign, so returns with a bit to prove against less-exposed types. Six-time chase winner; on very good mark but was in poor form before six-month break.
(2) (17/2 +0%) Zestful Hope
17/2(+0%)
(2) Zestful Hope 17/2, Fair hurdler who made a positive start in this sphere towards the end of last season. Likely needed his return over the smaller obstacles at Warwick last month and looks well worth considering. Well beaten over hurdles last month but was second off this mark in his latest chase.
(6) (20/1 -25%) King Of Brazil
20/1(-25%)
(6) King Of Brazil 20/1, Modest form in bumpers but much better signs over hurdles, confirming debut promise when landing 2m novice at Warwick in March. Signed off with a poor run but stables runners tend to do better over fences. Novice hurdle winner in March; well held on h'cap debut; still of interest on chase debut.
(14) (25/1 +0%) Has Troke
25/1(+0%)
(14) Has Troke 25/1, Fair hurdler who was more miss than hit last season and is likely to need this initial experience of chasing after 9 months off. Drew a blank during light hurdling campaign last season; makes chasing debut after layoff.
(15) (33/1 +0%) Grey D'alco
33/1(+0%)
(15) Grey D'alco 33/1, Winning pointer who has made the frame on a couple of occasions over hurdles but hasn't made any impact switched to handicap company and looks up against it on chasing debut after 7 months off. Irish point winner; last season's hurdling campaign fizzled out; might get back on track.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
BIG BLUE MOON was thwarted in his bid to land a quick-fire double when a close-up second at Chepstow in late-March, but compensation could await the gelding now tackling fences for the first time. Tom Lacey's strapping six-year-old looks the just the sort to excel in this sphere, with the step up in distance expected to suit too. Zestful Hope has chase experience to his name and may serve the most resistance to the selection, ahead of Hot Rod Lincoln.
SPORTING MIKE was pretty reliable over hurdles last season and, as a winning pointer, he appeals as the type to do better in this sphere, so he's worth chancing to make a successful return in an open race. Zestful Hope is a danger with a run under his belt and Big Blue Moon is another notable chasing newcomer.
The tentative selection is HOT ROD LINCOLN, who impressed on his Irish point debut in 2021 and signed off with a hurdling win in May.
(6) Rockstown Native 3/1, Irish point winner who showed encouragement both outings in bumpers. After 6 months off and with tongue strap fitted, shaped well sent hurdling when runner-up in maiden at Warwick (21f) in October. Can go one better with improvement to come. No match for winner when second on last month's hurdling debut but still considered here.
(4) (5/4 -14%) Illico De Cotte
5/4(-14%)
(4) Illico De Cotte 5/4, Fetched £100,000 after landing an Irish maiden point by 12 lengths in March. Has joined a top yard and confidence behind him in the betting on this Rules debut would look significant. Impressed in heavy-ground point in March and was bought for £100,000 soon afterwards.
(2) (11/1 +0%) Canty Bay
11/1(+0%)
(2) Canty Bay 11/1, Made the frame both starts in bumpers and offered something to work on in a pair of maiden hurdles last season, sixth of 16 at Exeter (18.5f) on his latest outing on New Year's Day. Improvement required on his return. Placed in a bumper in 2022 but soundly beaten on both hurdling starts last season.
(8) (12/1 -9%) Face D'music
12/1(-9%)
(8) Face D'music 12/1, Finished third on only outing in Irish points in May and subsequently sold for £100,000. Has a fair standard to aim at as he makes his first start under Rules. Bought for £100,000 soon after finishing third in good-ground Irish point on debut in May.
(14) (14/1 -17%) Tique
14/1(-17%)
(14) Tique 14/1, Bumper winner at the fourth attempt at Bangor in May but has been let down by her jumping both starts over hurdles, well-beaten fourth of 6 at Hereford 16 days ago. Has work to do. Disappointing favourite in modest mares' race last month; this is much tougher.
(5) (16/1 +0%) Letmetellusomethin
16/1(+0%)
(5) Letmetellusomethin 16/1, Just modest form when placed in a Southwell bumper last November and looked in need of the experience when mid-field in a pair of novice hurdles at Wetherby earlier this year. Step up in trip should suit with tongue strap now applied. Showed only minor promise in his two hurdling starts last season.
(9) (16/1 +0%) Golden Ambition
16/1(+0%)
(9) Golden Ambition 16/1, Strong in the betting (5/1) but only tenth of 17 in bumper at Warwick in April on debut. Interesting to see if he attracts support again as he goes up in trip for his hurdling bow. Only tenth of 17 when 5-1 for bumper debut but ought to be capable of better.
(7) (20/1 +0%) Clondaw Royale
20/1(+0%)
(7) Clondaw Royale 20/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points but, with tongue strap added for his Rules debut, made little impact when eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (17.7f) in October. Will need to leave his first effort over hurdles well behind. Second on Irish point debut in April but tailed off when switched to hurdles last month.
(11) (20/1 +0%) Star Of Affinity
20/1(+0%)
(11) Star Of Affinity 20/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when fifth of 13 in bumper at Taunton in April, pulling hard. Will need to take a big step forward from that run as he goes hurdling after 6 months off. Made just a mildly encouraging bumper debut in April but should improve over jumps.
(10) (28/1 +0%) Jongleur D'Etoiles
28/1(+0%)
(10) Jongleur D'Etoiles 28/1, Failed to meet expectations on sole bumper outing and, after 5 months off, finished well held at much bigger odds (66/1) in novice at Fontwell (17.7f) on hurdling debut in October. May be one for further down the line. Well beaten after racing too freely on last month's hurdling debut at Fontwell.
(12) (66/1 +0%) The Flying Fig
66/1(+0%)
(12) The Flying Fig 66/1, Offered little in 2 starts over hurdles at the beginning of the year, behind when unseated rider 2 out in junior event at Newbury in February. Best watched. Behind when unseating rider on both hurdling starts last season; makes no appeal here.
(1) (100/1 +0%) Barbarosa
100/1(+0%)
(1) Barbarosa 100/1, Fair handicapper at best on Flat but, following a spell in Poland (won twice), finished well held in seller at Leicester when last seen back in July 2021. Makes hurdling debut on first run for yard after leaving Mrs Monika Krzyskow. Not seen since running poorly in a Flat seller in July 2021; hurdle debut today.
(3) (100/1 +0%) Honore
100/1(+0%)
(3) Honore 100/1, Down the field in 2 bumpers and has failed to complete both starts over hurdles so far, struggling a long way out when pulled up in novice at this course (2m) last November. Looks to be up against it. Struggled when 200-1 for 2m novice hurdle here last November and not seen again since.
LTO Selection:
15:05 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Rockstown Native arguably sets the standard of those with hurdling experience and the son of Califet shouldn't be far away if building on last month's Warwick second. Preference, however, is for the Dan Skelton-trained ILLICO DE COTTE. An easy winner of his sole point-to-point, the selection may have too much class for these rivals and can land this novice contest en route to better things. Face D'music also enters calculations.
Having shown encouragement in bumpers, ROCKSTOWN NATIVE shaped better still sent hurdling after 6 months off when runner-up at Warwick in October and can continue his progress to open his account under Rules. Illico de Cotte is feared most.
The most interesting runner is impressive Irish point winner ILLICO DE COTTE, who could have a very good future under rules.
(4) Johnnywho Evens, Wide-margin winner of sole start between the flags back in October 2021 and looked a smart prospect when running away with 9-runner bumper at Taunton (16.5f, heavy) on NH debut. Looks a powerful traveller and should take plenty of beating on hurdles bow.
(13) (3/1 +0%) Ten Lengths Tom
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(13) Ten Lengths Tom 3/1, Appeared to still be learning on the job but showed plenty to be positive about when winning 8-runner bumper at Warwick (16f, soft) in March with plenty in hand. Highly respected stepping up in trip for hurdles bow.
(12) (7/1 -23%) Sun Joy
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(12) Sun Joy 7/1, French Flat winner hasn't been out of the frame in 4 completed starts over timber for M. Mescam. Has already reached a fairly useful level and rates a threat on UK debut.
(3) (15/2 +0%) Impact Du Bonheur
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(3) Impact Du Bonheur 15/2, Bought for €90,000 after winning the third of 3 bumper starts for P. Journiac but proved disappointing when only second of 7 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) on UK/hurdles debut. Should do better after 7 months off.
(1) (18/1 -22%) Captain Wallace
18/1(-22%)
(1) Captain Wallace 18/1, €55,000 3-y-o, £60,000 5-y-o, Milan gelding. Brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful chaser Jimmil, and closely related to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Wolf Shield. Irish point runner-up, so merits a second look for good yard.
(5) (18/1 +0%) Kilbarry Hill
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(5) Kilbarry Hill 18/1, Blue Bresil gelding. £38,000 buy after finishing runner-up twice from 5 starts in Irish points. Yard's newcomers always respected.
(2) (28/1 +0%) Eire Street
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(2) Eire Street 28/1, Lightly raced in points and showed promise when staying on for second in a Sligo bumper last summer. Not in same form for current connections when third in 5-runner bumper at Newton Abbot (16.8f, good to soft, 4/1) next time. Market can prove guide after 13 months off.
(7) (28/1 +0%) Renegade Arrow
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(7) Renegade Arrow 28/1, Built on a promising debut to come from a fair way back and land 7-runner bumper (11/4) at Perth (16.2f, good to soft) in September 2021. Off since, so market can act as guide now hurdling.
(8) (28/1 +0%) Sprucefrontiers
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(8) Sprucefrontiers 28/1, Sans Frontieres gelding. Sister to point winner Pelegrine Falcon. Dam, lightly raced in bumpers, sister to fairly useful 2m chaser Tree Creeper. Last of 3 finishers sole start in Irish points, so others preferred.
(6) (33/1 +0%) Mullys Choice
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(6) Mullys Choice 33/1, Picked up for £60,000 after finishing second in a maiden point last November but didn't show too much immediate promise when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle at Worcester (23f, soft) on NH debut 21 days ago. Looks one for further down the line.
(14) (80/1 +0%) Tara's Light
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(14) Tara's Light 80/1, Made little impression both completed starts in bumpers and is hard to recommend on return/hurdles debut.
(10) (150/1 +0%) Elpologreg
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(10) Elpologreg 150/1, Modest form at best in bumpers and went backwards from a mildly encouraging hurdles debut when fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Fontwell (19.2f, good) 26 days ago. Easy to dismiss.
(11) (200/1 +0%) Mountain Bay
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(11) Mountain Bay 200/1, Well held in pair of bumpers and fared little better when seventh of 11 in novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 24 days ago.
(9) (200/1 +0%) Vendant
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(9) Vendant 200/1, Vendangeur gelding. Placed in points but showed little when eleventh of 14 in bumper at Fontwell (17.7f, soft) on NH debut. Off 9 months. Makes hurdles debut.
LTO Selection:
15:40 Lingfield Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Winning pointer JOHNNYWHO confirmed himself an exciting prospect for Jonjo O'Neill when readily landing a Taunton bumper on his rules debut in March and it would be no surprise to see him make a successful start over hurdles. Fellow bumper scorer Ten Lengths Tom also warrants a second look along with Ben Pauling's French recruit Sun Joy, whilst Impact Du Bonheur is probably better than he showed on his hurdling debut at Wincanton and shouldn't be written off.
JOHNNYWHO was amongst the most exciting bumper winners in Britain last season and he's fancied to confirm himself a smart prospect by making a successful hurdles debut. Ben Pauling's French recruit Sun Joy has bags of experience at a good standard, so should prove a worthy rival for the selection, whilst Ten Lengths Tom also created a good impression in bumpers last year and is preferred for third to Paul Nicholls' Impact du Bonheur, who has to shrug off an underwhelming UK debut.
The unbeaten JOHNNYWHO has been impressive when winning an Irish point and a bumper and he could have a bright future over hurdles.
(3) Templier 4/1, In fine form over fences in the spring, winning twice at up to 17f before a busy spell possibly caught up with him at Market Rasen towards the end of March. Returns to action 5 lb above last winning mark and not discounted for all his last 4 victories have come on heavy ground. Two wins in March; well beaten on final start that month; first outing since.
(1) (5/2 -10%) Walk In The Wild
5/2(-10%)
(1) Walk In The Wild 5/2, Made the perfect start sent chasing last winter, landing back-to-back course handicaps (latterly over C&D). Indifferent efforts thereafter but not disgraced when fourth of 7 in handicap at Chepstow (19.5f) in April. Returns operating just 1 lb above last winning mark. Two course wins last November; could well add another off decent mark.
(6) (8/1 +0%) Millies Mite
8/1(+0%)
(6) Millies Mite 8/1, Long-standing maiden who wasn't disgraced when third in handicap at Uttoxeter (2m) back in July. Mark has eased a little more back from 4 months off but others appeal more for win purposes. Some reasonable runs in the summer but now 0-23 in her career.
(5) (9/1 +0%) Fromposttopillar
9/1(+0%)
(5) Fromposttopillar 9/1, 5-y-o who didn't offer a great deal in trio of maiden/novice hurdles at around 20f during second half of last season. Switch to chasing/handicaps needs to have positive effect on return with hood/tongue tie again fitted. Well beaten in three hurdles in the spring; chasing/handicap debut.
(7) (10/1 +0%) Yesnosorry
10/1(+0%)
(7) Yesnosorry 10/1, Some promise only start in bumpers and posted easily her best effort over hurdles when runner-up at Plumpton (15.9f) in March, noted rallying well from 2 out. Proved disappointing at Fontwell a month later but not one to write off now chasing on balance (dam was a dual winning pointer). Maiden; second over hurdles two starts ago; chasing debut after a break; not out of it.
(2) (13/2 -23%) Abingworth
13/2(-23%)
(2) Abingworth 13/2, Gained breakthrough success over hurdles at Plumpton (20.5f) back in the spring but jumping lacked any sort of conviction when well held fourth of 5 on return/chase debut at Fontwell (19.5f) 26 days ago. Needs to leave that well behind. Hurdle winner; tailed off on last month's chasing debut.
(4) (13/2 +0%) Wonderweasle
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(4) Wonderweasle 13/2, Clovis du Berlais mare who has displayed definite signs of ability in trio of starts spread over 9 months in maiden/novice hurdles, latterly when fourth of 11 at Newton Abbot (16.7f) 31 days ago. Interesting she makes a quick switch to handicaps for chase debut and one to note. Ability over hurdles; market check needed on chasing/handicap debut.
(8) (20/1 +0%) Solid Fuel
20/1(+0%)
(8) Solid Fuel 20/1, Long-standing maiden who again showed little on second chase start when seventh of 10 in novices' handicap at Exeter (17.5f) 9 days ago. Others preferred. Tailed off at Exeter last week and now 0-18 in career.
(9) (22/1 +0%) Getaway With You
22/1(+0%)
(9) Getaway With You 22/1, Little show in bumper/over hurdles and no easy task on now chasing back from 6 months off/operating from 9 lb out of the weights. No real form yet; chasing/handicap debut and 9lb out of the weights.
LTO Selection:
16:15 Lingfield Handicap Chase (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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Testing conditions should aid the mud-loving WALK IN THE WILD who is unbeaten here in two starts. The seven-year-old proved he could be readied to win fresh when scoring on his reappearance here a year ago and he is rated just 1lb higher than when following up in comfortable fashion. Stablemate Abingworth is better than he showed on ground livelier than ideal at Fontwell on his reappearance but a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of handicap debutant Wonderweasle.
WALK IN THE WILD arrives operating just 1 lb above the mark he defied when scoring over C&D 12 months ago and, having proven his effectiveness when fresh previously, it would come as no surprise to see him make a bold bid here. Wonderweasle rates an interesting chase debutante and she's worth a look, with Templier another not out of things.
With two course wins last November, WALK IN THE WILD looks the likeliest answer to this.
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