LOOKS A SAFE LISBET
LISBET (2.30) can give Champion trainer John Gosden more glory on the all-weather at Lingfield.
The Frankel filly went into plenty of notebooks when a staying-on third behind Iron
Heart over a mile at Southwell. I doubt we’ve seen the best of this exciting three-year-old who can make a winning handicap bow over 1m 2f.
The Newmarket Maestro can quickly double up thanks to
MAXIMUM EFFECT (3.00). The mare flopped at Chelmsford in November but she can bounce back after a well-earned break.
IN DEMAND (3.30) should land the staying event under top all-weather rider Adam Kirby.
Roger Charlton’s gelding is quirky but can prevail with a repeat of his decent third to Estrela Star at Kempton.
AUCHTERARDER (4.00) rates a typical Mark Johnston improver in the Ladbrokes
Handicap. The filly showed some terrific form at two, winning twice before finishing third in a hot Wolverhampton novice.
That is unlikely to be the limit of her talent and she can run up a sequence in handicaps for Team Middleham.
BYTHEBAY (4.30) can open his account at the second time of asking in the maiden.
Joseph Tuite’s gelding clearly has a bright future after chasing home Too Too Shy on his debut.
COME ON BEAR (5.00) could seal a hat-trick in the closing apprentices’ event. Alan Bailey’s mare bolted up here three weeks ago before outbattling Drop
Kick Murphi at Chelmsford. The pacey five-year-old can defy a 4lb hike from a cracking draw in stall one.
SINCERELY RESDEV (2.45) is the call in a tricky lady amateurs’ hurdle at Catterick.
Phillip Kirby’s gelding is back on song so can defy an 8lb hike for beating the in-form Haasab at Sedgefield. Veteran chaser LOOSE CHIPS (4.15) can show the younger generation a clean pair of heels. Charlie Longsdon’s 14-yearold remains well-treated on his peak form after slamming Dylanseoghan at Plumpton. MAMOO (4.45) can shade a competitive staying hurdle for shrewd handler Sam Drake. The gelding is nicely unexposed for his current trainer after chasing home Teescomponents Lad over track and trip.