LINGFIELD PARK
Race 3 No9 METKAYINA (Nap)
Trainer: Noel Williams – Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Plenty of attention will be focused on the unbeaten Centreofattention but Nicky Henderson has been parsimonious with his runners owing to the lack of rain. If the gelding is in need of this first run over jumps he could find METKAYINA too hot the handle. The latter brings good bumper form into play, whilst as the only mare in the field receives a handy 6lb sex allowance.
Race 5 No1 VISION DE MAINE
Trainer: David Pipe – Jockey: Jack Tudor
If Special Acceptance runs well at Huntingdon we can expect VISION DE MAINE to start shorter for this novices’ handicap chase. The lightly-raced five-year-old has taken those exertions well, and should follow up as long as he isn’t affected by the bounce factor.
Race 6 No2 KEABLE (Each Way)
Trainer: Philip Hobbs – Jockey: Callum Pritchard
A market check is recommended on KEABLE, who though absent since March following a season hindered by training issues, has the ability to win this if he cares to put it all in. He is the proverbial joker in the pack.
SOUTHWELL
Race 2 No10 SHERLOCK
Trainer: Kevin Ryan – Jockey: Tom Eaves
The eye is drawn to SHERLOCK, who attracted market support when claiming a minor cheque on his first run in a handicap at Newcastle, from which further progression is anticipated.
Race 4 No7 NAZUKI (Nap)
Trainer: Ollie Sangster – Jockey: Rossa Ryan
Earthlight filly NAZUKI brings useful experience of this course to the table, having finished second on her belated debut a month ago. She’s been handed the luxury of the rail, and if making normal progress into her second start should get the job done.
Race 5 No8 CAJETAN (Each Way)
Trainer: Jack Channon – Jockey: George Bass
CAJETAN is another breaking from a good gate who is going to appreciate a return to the all-weather. He’s unbeaten in two starts on sand, at Newcastle and Kempton, and wasn’t disgraced when troubling the judge for minor money on his latest start at Newbury. He’s the first of two very interesting runners here from his stable.
Race 6 No5 METALLO ( Each Way)
Trainer: Jack Channon – Jockey: Rossa Ryan
While Qazaq will be a popular order to remain unbeaten, there could be some mileage in METALLO who returns from an absence of well over a year. The Caravaggio gelding beat the very smart Dancing Gemini when opening his account at Salisbury and on his next two starts ran against City Of Troy at Newmarket and Arabian Crown on a return visit to Salisbury. He’s on the comeback trail, but has worked well on the all-weather at home.
Place Accumulator Perm (Races 2-8)
10, 7, 12 x 7, 4, 2 x 7 x 8, 1, 13 x 5, 6 x 1, 2 x 7, 8
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