15:15 Wolverhampton

Saturday 9 March 2024

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BetMGM Lincoln Trial Handicap

Off time: 15:15 | Winning time: 1m 47.93s

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Tacarib Bay⁶⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-12| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 105

12/1

Latest win at Newcastle in November. 15/2, respectable fifth of 13 in handicap back at that venue (6f) 68 days ago. Significantly back up in trip and likely he'll give another good account (fifth in this race 12 months ago).

Form: 60516-5

(3)

Sir Busker^v⁴⁴

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Brandon Wilkie⁽⁵⁾| T: W J Knight| OR: 103

12/1

Smart performer who landed Group 2 York Stakes in 2022. Winless since but he arrives having run well on each of his last 3 starts on AW, respectable fourth in Winter Derby Trial at Southwell (11.1f) 44 days ago. Versatile as regards trip and not discounted back in handicap company.

Form: 7972-34

(8)

Kingdom Come⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-8| J: Rossa Ryan| T: C G Cox| OR: 101

11/4

Low-mileage 5-y-o who won 3 of his 6 starts last year and solid return second conceding weight to a thriving sort over 7f here last month. Shaped better than bare result when third of 8 in handicap (5/2) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 8 days ago and he's one to be interested in.

Form: 1403-23

(6)

Zealot^p⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Daniel Muscutt| T: M Appleby| OR: 96

25/1

The all-weather success story of last winter, adding to his most impressive strike rate at Chelmsford (10f) 12 months ago. Seemingly finding his feet back from an absence in 2 recent outings but interesting connections opt for refitted cheekpieces now and his mark is easing.

Form: 4111-60

(2)

Rainbow Fire²¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 9-3| J: Connor Planas⁽³⁾| T: M Botti| OR: 96

12/1

Quickly developed into a very useful 7f handicapper for this yard, adding to his tally at Haydock last spring before a creditable midfield effort in Bunbury Cup at Newmarket in July. Not disgraced at Ascot (1m) when last seen in August and his record fresh is worth noting. Yard in good form.

Form: 1/21087-

(10)

Chasing Aphrodite¹⁹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-1| J: Hayley Turner| T: Harry Eustace| OR: 94

28/1

Proved better than ever on the back of a wind op when making a winning return at Ascot (1m) last term. Shaped as if amiss both starts thereafter last summer so market may prove a useful guide returning from 6 months off.

Form: 038/100-

(11)

Final Voyage¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 9-0| J: W Buick| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 93| CD

7/1

Irish raider. 3-time C&D winner who has gradually worked his way back to full fitness on AW in recent months, proving at least as good as ever returned to 1m when getting on top late on at Dundalk (1m) 2 weeks ago. Worth a second look with William Buick aboard.

Form: 4789-51

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King's Code²⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Hollie Doyle| T: P D Evans| OR: 93| CD

11/2

Real success story for his yard, finding further progress when enhancing his excellent strike rate when winning 11-runner handicap at Kempton (8f, 10/3) 20 days ago, keeping on well. Assessor applies a little more pressure but further progress not out of the question.

Form: 21-6311

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Benacre¹⁸²

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Billy Loughnane| T: C Johnston| OR: 92

8/1

Three-time winner (all 7f) as a juvenile. Unable to add to his tally on AW/turf last year, stopping quickly when trailing in last of 9 at Ascot (12f) in September. Gelded ahead of return and the handicapper has relinquished his grip.

Form: 240439-

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Sudden Ambush^t³¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-7| J: David Probert| T: A M Balding| OR: 86

14/1

Three wins from 9 runs last year and granted run of the race, made a winning return in 7-runner handicap at Kempton (1m) 31 days ago, all out to hold on. Only up 1 lb for that but more on his plate in any case.

Form: 61254-1

(1)

Smoky Mountain²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 8-6| J: Harry Davies| T: C Fellowes| OR: 85| BF| C

7/1

Steadily progressive 4-y-o who doubled career tally over 7f here in January. Edged out only late on by King's Code at Southwell next time and he again ran well behind an enterprisingly ridden winner at Newcastle (7.1f) 3 weeks ago. Remains unexposed at this sort of trip.

Form: 212-122

Forecasts

Kingdom Come (11/4), King's Code (11/2), Final Voyage (7/1), Smoky Mountain (7/1), Benacre (8/1), Rainbow Fire (12/1), Sir Busker (12/1), Tacarib Bay (12/1), Sudden Ambush (14/1), Zealot (25/1), Chasing Aphrodite (28/1)

KINGDOM COME has twice shaped well upon returning to action, left with a hopeless task from his position when third behind a thriving sort at Lingfield (1m) last week. Still one to be interested in from this sort of mark, he could be the answer under Rossa Ryan, with Smoky Mountain and Irish-raider Final Voyage heading up the dangers. Rainbow Fire, back from a break, is another worth a second look.