We’re set for a busy day on the level at Lingfield, where last time-out winner Rosenpur lead the charge at 1.25pm - live on Sky Sports Racing.
1.25 Lingfield – Last Rosenpur cover winner
Jennie Candlish Rosenpur missed the all-weather finish when taking the Wolverhampton novice on his last start and looks an obvious contender as he returns to handicap society with a 5lb higher rating, with Billy Loughnane replacing George Wood on the list.
Merrimack he has been credited in similar events, including when second at Chelmsford, and another valiant bid under Sean Levey can be expected in this Gamble responsibly at BetUK Handicap.
Luke Dace Defiant is a regular winner at this track and showed he remains in good heart when second to Master Of My Fate here on Saturday.
Others of note include Reconnaissance mission and Harry Brownand the former is looking to end an unfortunate run of 13 consecutive defeats at this track since his last win here in December 2020.
12.55 Lingfield – clash between Naughty Eyes and Mister McGregor
Trained by George Boughey Naughty Eyes impressed when scoring on debut at Lingfield in November before finishing third after a penalty at the same track last month. She lacked a change of speed in that last attempt and the step up to 7f should suit her in this one Weekly Free Bets with BetMGM Extra Limited Stakes for Beginners.
Mr. McGregor has finished runner-up in his last two starts and remains a maiden after 10 starts. Officially rated 68, he could again prove vulnerable here.
Archie Watson and Hollie Doyle team up with New Bay Filly, Enchanted way. Fourth on debut, she built on that promise to chase Lady Justice at Epsom in July and must be reckoned with as she makes her all-weather debut.
2.25 Lingfield – Charlatan and Overnight Oats
David Simcock Charlatan he has been busy of late, winning at Southwell before finishing second at that venue on Friday. Up to 5lb, he has the services of 7lb claimer Taryn Langley and cannot be ruled out as he seeks a fifth career success in this Increase your Acca on BetMGM Handicap.
Overnight oats collected a quadruple result at the end of last year, but struggled in the last few starts. James Owen’s five-year-old will appreciate this drop in class and would like to bounce back.
Kondratev wave and Claxton Bay complete the shortlist.
The best of the rest
It seemed the coin had finally dropped for Roger Teal Ellexis last time out at Wolverhampton when she chased home the impressive Caramay. For this the journey is slightly increased to one mile and two furlongs Weekly £5 Free Bet BetUK Amateur Jockeys Handicap at Lingfield, one would imagine he would come close. Predicted it will probably be her main competition that goes on the trip.
At 15.25, Billy Loughnane’s horse Royal Observatory on top of the billing in BetUK: It’s where the UK bets on handicap for Kevin Frost after a promising return to action last day. Keep an eye out for Tony Carroll’s Star of Danehill as well as following his success over the course and distance earlier this month.
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