Saturday, January 10, 2015

Betting: Lingfield, 10th January 2015

Alfred Hutchinson: Goes well at Lingfield, but struggled in two starts this winter to go really close. First time visor needs to rejuvenate him.
Big Baz: Won really well at Lingfield recently and followed up with narrow defeat at Kempton. Clearly in outstanding form and loves the All-Weather.  
Bravo Echo: Won a couple of races last year, back after break. Should find this opposition too tough.
Captain Joy: Won two on the bounce over in Ireland at Dundalk, competitive performer over the years in higher grades and good Handicaps. Second highest rated and should go close. 
Dastarhon: Once French 2.000 Guineas runner-up, creditable efforts over shorter last twice and back up in trip a positive. Performs on AW and interesting to be brought over for this with first time Cheek-pieces. 
Linton: Not been able to find back to his brilliant best since being back in the UK. Formerly Group winner in Australia, on old form huge chance but may be flattered by current rating these days. 
Pool House: Progressive last winter, not seen since June. Has stamina questions to answer. 

The Irish raider Captain Joy has fantastic form to offer and it is telling that connections brought him over for this. He should go definitely close. He is a very short price though and may prefer 7f over the mile trip. So on that basis he might be opposable in this competitive race. Form choice could be Big Baz. He really excels on the All-Weather and his latest two performances are strong. He may have still a bit more to offer. Alfred Hutchinson finds it tough these days and the headgear has to bring back the spark. He was well beaten by Big Baz when the two met here at Lingfield recently. 

The French horse Dastarhon is a very interesting contender. He was once good enough to finish second in the 2013 French 2.000 Guineas. And while he didn’t quite fulfilled the promise subsequently, he has still some fine form to his names. He acts on the surface and his last two performances over shorter when he wasn’t too far away are noteworthy, particularly in the contest that he is back to his preferred mile. First time headgear may help him to squeeze out a bit more today. At 7/1 he looks a compelling alternative in the betting to the market leaders. 

2.35 Lingfield: Dastarhon @ 7/1 Ladbrokes – 5pts win


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