15.50 Lingfield: Anaconda @ 54/1 VC - 1pt win
Have this five year old gelding down on my list since his fine 3rd in a Listed race over course and distance back in February. Thought he ran a big race that day. He attempted to make all that day and set a rattling pace (pretty quick time compared to the average), yet he travelled strongly until turning for home and just got bit tired in the closing stages. Still a fine performance considering that was his first start since November. He was only beaten by a horse staying on from well off the pace and the eventual winner, Grandeur, who is favourite to land the Winter Derby tomorrow too. Grandeur is way too short tomorrow though and has a tough draw to overcome. Anaconda has a wide draw too but probably should be able with his gate speed to overcome it and to feature at least in a prominent position, which should give him any chance in the closing stages. I'm not quite convinced yet if he truly stays 10f, but his general record at Lingfield is impressive, his most recent performance was eye-catching and for that reason he is a way too big price.
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