HELVETIAN CAN PASS PACE TEST
HELVETIAN can take Lingfield’s feature sprint this afternoon.
The draw does not make too much difference in a four-runner race but stall one, which he has, is still an advantage.
Count Otto, Bungee Jump and Global Academy also won their latest races so HELVETIAN (4.05, nb) will need to be at his best to follow up his recent Kempton success.
In the absence of Assanilka and Accomplice, who were late withdrawals after the declaration stage, I fancy BABY GAL (1.10).
The filly has been involved in three tight finishes at this track since the turn of the year, when ridden by apprentices. The capable Josephine Gordon can steer her home here.
Danger
NO MORE THRILLS (1.45) should take the Betway Novice Stakes given her superior form.
The biggest danger to the recent Chelmsford winner could be Intense Pleasure.
This one is a half-brother to two winners on the continent and his dam was good enough to win a Listed race.
I rarely tip a maiden trying five furlongs after defeats over six and seven.
As a rule, it looks like a last resort and the horse lacks speed.
The 32Red Median Auction Stakes will not take much winning, though, so I will make an exception in tipping
GABRIAL THE DEVIL (2.20). Martin Harley’s mount is drawn two, a big help against the sole previous course and distance winner, Sir Hector, drawn widest of all.
THE WARRIOR (2.55), Chevallier and Poet’s Society would be my three for the mile handicap. Chevallier has won three races over course and distance with Luke Morris up, so has plenty going for him.
Tipping Amanda Perrett’s runner is admittedly left-field, given he has not run since October, but he could be the answer if he gets a clear passage.
BRIDGE BUILDER (4.35) bids to follow up his course win two weeks ago. Born To Finish, who won the race 12 months ago, looks best for the forecast.
Wolverhampton’s £45,000 sprint is the race of the day on the allweather.
Kimberella finished a long way in front of Royal Birth when runner-up in a six-furlong contest at Lingfield last Saturday.
Tonight’s race, though, is over five so ATLETICO (7.45) might be a better bet.
He is a specialist at the trip and was only narrowly denied by Caspian Prince when aiming to remain unbeaten on Tapeta.
Orvar has changed yards, been gelded and had a wind op since we last saw him.
He is the main reason why Luke Morris has gone on from Lingfield and very much one to consider.
Seven of the 10 in the sunbets.co.uk Handicap are course and distance winners.
It all depends on who breaks best. All other things being equal, the safest option is DARK ALLIANCE (6.15, treble) who is on a hat-trick.