14:00 Lingfield

Saturday 27 January 2018

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(9)

Surrey Hope¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-7| J: Oisin Murphy| T: J Tuite| OR: 95| D

5/2

In a rich vein of form and ran right up to is mark when a close second of seven over C&D last time. Another 1lb rise makes life tough, but he cannot be discounted in his current mood.

Form: 6/1131-2

(10)

Man Of Harlech²¹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-7| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 95| C| D

33/1

Useful performer when trained by Andrew Balding, but was having his first run for this yard following a 19-month absence when fifth of six in a conditions race over C&D earlier this month. May need another race to bring him to his peak.

Form: 04450/5

(4)

Alfred Hutchinson^p¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 9-5| J: M Harley| T: D O'Meara| OR: 93| CD

8/1

Capable performer who retains his form despite his advancing years. Behind Surrey Hope over C&D last time, but did not get the run of the race and may get much nearer this time.

Form: 84072-7

(5)

Contrast²⁵²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 92

14/1

One win in six starts, but has been highly-tried and his form figures disguise some creditable efforts. On a feasible handicap mark for AW debut if fit and raring to go after his lay-off and a gelding operation.

Form: 4144/67-

(8)

Towerlands Park²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: R L Moore| T: M L W Bell| OR: 89| BF| D

10/3

Has not had much racing and his two successive wins were a year apart. Disqualified after finishing ahead of Captain Cat over 1m at this track last time and can make his presence felt off 1lb lower.

Form: 11/303-D

(12)

Captain Cat²¹

Age: 9| Weight: 9-1| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A W Carroll| OR: 89| CD

20/1

More than useful at his best when trained by Roger Charlton and has shown he retains a fair amount of ability for his current trainer. Finds winning difficult, though, and is readily opposed.

Form: 56400-4

(3)

Chevallier¹⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: L Morris| T: A Watson| OR: 88| CD

16/1

Won twice around this time last year, but recent efforts do not suggest the same is about to happen. Well behind on last two starts at Chelmsford and Southwell and needs to step forward off this 2lb lower mark.

Form: 98520-8

(7)

Franco's Secret^p³²⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 9-0| J: Charles Bishop| T: P Hedger| OR: 88| CD

50/1

Off the track since finishing second over C&D last March. Up 1lb for that effort and it is a big ask for him to win this following his quite lengthy lay-off.

Form: 2/11292-

(2)

Glory Awaits¹⁴⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 8-13| J: J P Spencer| T: D M Simcock| OR: 87| D

9/1

Second in the 2013 2,000 Guineas, but has not won anything like the number of races that level of form suggests he should have. Well held off 2lb higher when last seen at Ascot in September, but stable is in good form.

Form: 030230-

(11)

Chester Street⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Adam J McNamara⁽³⁾| T: H & R Charlton| OR: 87| D

8/1

Returned from a break to finish a creditable third of nine over C&D a week ago. That run should have blown away the cobwebs and he competes off the same mark.

Form: 11/774-3

(1)

Sea Fox⁷⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Fran Berry| T: P D Evans| OR: 87

16/1

Has won only one of his 18 races and was well held on his last two starts in the autumn. Makes his AW debut off 4lb lower and others have stronger claims.

Form: 678350-

(6)

Lady Perignon¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-7| J: William Cox⁽⁵⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 81| CD

12/1

Registered her third success, and first on the AW, when winning in decisive fashion over C&D. A 5lb rise and a better race sets her a stiffer task, but she is clearly in good heart and has to be considered.

Form: 1434-31

Forecasts

Surrey Hope (5/2), Towerlands Park (10/3), Alfred Hutchinson (8/1), Chester Street (8/1), Glory Awaits (9/1), Lady Perignon (12/1), Contrast (14/1), Chevallier (16/1), Sea Fox (16/1), Captain Cat (20/1), Man Of Harlech (33/1), Franco's Secret (50/1)

A tight handicap in which top-weight Surrey Hope is much respected and old timer Alfred Hutchinson cannot be ruled out with any confidence. Contrast is of definite interest on his AW debut following a gelding operation and Lady Perignon has to be respected after wining over C&D last time, but this can go to CHESTER STREET, who should strip fitter for his recent third over C&D and is on a fair mark. Towerlands Park is another to consider.