20:45 Lingfield

Saturday 30 June 2018

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Racing Welfare Racing Staff Week Handicap

Off time: 20:52 | Winning time: 1m 22.48s

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(4)

Three Gracez³⁶³

Age: 6| Weight: 10-0| J: Rhiain Ingram⁽⁵⁾| T: Miss A Murphy| OR: 65| D

14/1

Spent 2017 enduring an unsuccessful period in France and is probably best watched on her first start for a new yard after just under a year on the sidelines.

Form: 005066-

(12)

African Blessing⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: William Carson| T: C Wallis| OR: 63| D

16/1

Not too badly just now and possible she may have needed the run here last week. Still, she lost her place quickly near the finish and is hard to recommend on that evidence.

Form: 24454-7

(2)

Viola Park^p³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Oisin Murphy| T: R Harris| OR: 63| D

12/1

Yet to win on turf and blotted her copybook with a poor effort last time out at Wolverhampton. Dangerous to ignore completely as she coasted home on her penultimate start. Place claims but a betting check would be advisable.

Form: 486210

(14)

Violet's Lads⁹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Callum Shepherd| T: B R Johnson| OR: 59

20/1

Tricky customer who is yet to get off the mark from 10 previous attempts. Another who comes here on the back of a poor latest start and has a bit to prove.

Form: 3394-20

(5)

Port Of Call^p¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: M Dwyer| T: Mrs A J Perrett| OR: 67

8/1

Relatively unexposed and suited by this sort of trip. However, the gelding ran no sort of race at Sandown 15 days ago and has plenty to prove on a literal reading of that form. Others more convincing.

Form: 674-440

(3)

License To Thrill⁹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Tom Marquand| T: S Dow| OR: 55

18/1

Ten of his eleven previous starts have taken place on the AW (mainly here) and he's yet to get off the mark. Place claims on the pick of those AW exploits but too much of an imponderable as to his ability to handle racing back on turf.

Form: 55-0549

(11)

Lady Safeara²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S Donohoe| T: C Fellowes| OR: 62

6/1

Unexposed and makes her handicap debut at a modest level. Her penultimate start was highly encouraging even though she needs to up her game after a lackluster effort at Wolverhampton at the start of this month.

Form: 039

(7)

Hilight²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Charlie Bennett⁽³⁾| T: H Morrison| OR: 62

6/1

Modest ability shown so far but is bred to be effective at this trip and is open to progress now she debuts in a handicap. Yard going well so worth a betting check at least.

Form: 566

(10)

Gainsay¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Rob Hornby| T: J G Portman| OR: 60| BF| D

5/1

Relatively unexposed filly that has already enjoyed a good season with wins at Brighton and Wolverhampton. Was clobbered with a 9lb rise after her latest win but has subsequently been cut a little slack. Good chance in this company.

Form: 80-1415

(1)

Baby Gal^p²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: P Cosgrave| T: J R Boyle| OR: 51| BF

9/2

1-12 on turf and ran well over C&D last time. Faces slightly stiffer company here but a repeat dose would throw her straight into the mix as a live contender. Shortlisted.

Form: 576352

(8)

Muraaqeb⁴⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: L P Keniry| T: J M Bradley| OR: 50WS

33/1

The gelding made no impact in three starts so far and looks opposable on her first start since a wind operation. Handicap debutant that makes limited appeal.

Form: 600

(15)

Flying Sakhee⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 8-11| J: K T O'Neill| T: J J Bridger| OR: 48| CD

5/1

Surprise winner here last week (African Blessing weld held) but ran on strongly to make a mockery of her long odds. Up just 2lb for that succes but does need to prove it wasn't just a flash in the pan. Previous form only modest on turf.

Form: 5829-01

(13)

Following Breeze¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-2| J: Isobel Francis⁽⁷⁾| T: J R Boyle| OR: 48

20/1

Being kept busy over the last few months and has made the frame three times in similarly modest company. Her latest start was a backward step, however, and already has a bit to find with Gainsay. Opposable on this occasion.

Form: 520328

Non-Runners

(6)

Pass The Cristal²²

Weight: 9-12| Age: 4

T: W R Muir J: Nicola Currie

(9)

Fashion Sense¹⁹

Weight: 9-0| Age: 3

T: C G Cox J: H Crouch

Forecasts

Baby Gal (9/2), Gainsay (5/1), Flying Sakhee (5/1), Hilight (6/1), Lady Safeara (6/1), Port Of Call (8/1), Fashion Sense (10/1), Viola Park (12/1), Three Gracez (14/1), African Blessing (16/1), Pass The Cristal (16/1), License To Thrill (18/1), Violet's Lads (20/1), Following Breeze (20/1), Muraaqeb (33/1)

It may be worth forgiving GAINSAY a below-par run last time out, as the filly is generally consistent and looks one of the most reliable options in a weak finale. Flying Sakhee ran a blinder to win last time out but needs to prove that wasn't just a one-off performance, so there may be more mileage in opting for Baby Gal as the best alternative. Hilight appeals most from those making their debuts in a handicap.