Dashing All The Way

DASHING STAR made a satisfactory all-weather return last month and he can now take centre stage in the Betway Handicap at Lingfield.

Before that conditions event, Dashing Star had last been seen when finishing well down the field in the November Handicap at Doncaster on what was just his second start of 2016.

The seven-year-old had been off the track for 471 days before returning at Leicester last October, so perhaps there was a bit of the bounce factor in play as he failed to make any kind of challenge on Town Moor just two weeks after his seasonal bow.

David Elsworth gave him plenty of time to recover from that effort though, not pitching him back into battle until finishing a three-and-aquarter-length fifth in a conditions event over this course and distance.

Dashing Star was 5lb wrong with the winner that day so it was no surprise he could not get close, but back in handicap class here, the Teofilo gelding can strike gold for the first time since June 2013.

Hot Stuff can triumph in the Betway Dash Handicap.

He finally got a win on the board on his penultimate start and while he had to settle for third last time, he should be towards the head of affairs on his unchanged mark of 58.

Musikel is a fascinating contender in the 32Red Casino Maiden Stakes at Newcastle.

Everyone is waiting to see how Frankel’s progeny shape up as three-year-olds this season and while Musikel would not be one of the sire’s star performers, this looks a winnable event.

Bred in the purple as a half brother to Finsceal Beo and Frozen Power, Musikel made only a limited impact when finishing fifth after trying to make all at Leopardstown on his only start last year.

Subsequently shipped out of Jim Bolger’s yard, Musikel is now with Karl Burke and can surely improve on that run, particularly if stepping up in trip in due course.

Chesterfield has endured mixed fortunes so far this season but his moment of glory can come in Newbury’s Be Wiser Insurance Handicap Hurdle.

The seven-year-old was snapped up by Seamus Mullins for £32,000 last spring after what had been a very lengthy period on the sidelines for the ex-John Ferguson-trained gelding.

It looked as though Mullins’ faith may be swiftly repaid when Chesterfield ran a promising eighth in the Ladbroke at Ascot before Christmas and plenty were alive to his promise when he lined up in the Lanzarote at Kempton in January.

However, he put in a thoroughly disappointing performance but his supporters were not too deterred as he was again among the leading lights at this track last month.

Eventually Chesterfield had to settle for second behind Remiluc but he never really looked like catching him on quite deep ground, so an improved surface is a definite boon this time. (4) J R Jenkins 7 9-7 (C2) ............... P Aspell (41) J Gask 6 9-6 (C) ............ Martin Lane (21) Mrs L Mongan 5 9-4 (CD) ....... L Keniry (34) W Knight 9 9-3 (D4) .............. ................................................................. Josephine Gordon (13) Laura Morgan 6 9-2 (BF) ............... S W Kelly (16) J Bridger 12 9-2 (C2, D4) ......... W Carson (27) D C Griffiths 5 9-1 ................... Finley Marsh (7) (41) S Lycett 5 9-1 (CD2) .................... D Sweeney (24) R Ingram 6 8-11 (D) ...... Rhiain Ingram (7) (8) P Evans 4 8-11 ............. David Egan (7) (7) M Appleby 4 8-11 ...................... T Marquand (37) J Best 4 8-10 .................................. K Fox BETTING: 7-2 Freddy With A Y, 4 Muzaahim, 6 Sheer Intensity, 7 Tavener, 15-2 Mulled Wine, 8 Bloodsweatandtears, 12 Dukes Meadow, 14 Moi Aussie, Golly Miss Molly, 20 Others.

4-1 In touch, headway entering final 2f, ridden to lead inside final furlong,soon headed, kept on, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Magic Mirror at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol. 4-1fav Tracked leaders, 2nd 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Master Of Heaven at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.

7-1 Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, just held post, 2nd of 9, ns behind Scribner Creek at Chelmsford City 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol. 14-1 Chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Murdanova at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) in Feb.

8-1 Slowly into stride, soon pushed along chasing leaders, led 6f out until 5f out, chased clear leader, closed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd again last strides, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Henry Grace at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Feb. 7-1 Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, went 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tee It Up Tommo at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb.

9-2 Ridden to chase leaders, not much room and lost a few places over 7f out, hampered and dropped rear over 4f out, well beaten after, 9th of 10, 8l behind Hold Firm at Lingfield 1m app hcp (6) pol in Feb.

25-1 Tracked leader over 6f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 6th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Simply Me at Lingfield 1m fll hcp (5) pol in Feb. 20-1 Keen switched left soon after start, close up in rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Auntie Barber at Wolverhampton 1m 1f fll hcp (5). 9-1 Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Wink Oliver at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol. 25-1 Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 1f out until no extra towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Russian Reward at Lingfield 1m 2f clm stks 0-75 (5) pol. 14-1 Rear division, pushed along over 3f out, never a factor, 12th of 13, 30l behind Outlaw Torn at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) in Feb. (34) P Hedger 7 9-10 (CD2) .... T Marquand (18) Mrs H Main 4 9-7 (C) ........ H Crouch (3) (13) C Wallis 10 9-6 (D9) ... Joshua Bryan (7) (16)JLEyre49-6(D) ............................. DAllan (34) Dr J Scargill 4 9-6 .................... G Wood (5) (9) P Evans 9 9-4 (CD) ............................. A Kirby (34) D Steele 5 9-3 (D) .......... S Donohoe (16) J Bradley 8 9-3 (CD) ........... J Fanning (20) Kristin Stubbs 4 9-2 (D2) ..T Hamilton BETTING: 9-4 El Principe, 4 Dance Rebel, 6 Bridge Builder, 7 Compton Prince, 8 Top of The Bank, 10 Colourbearer, Head Space, 12 Aragon Knight, 25 Something Lucky.

33-1 In rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Zakatal at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-85 (4). 11-2 Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders 2f out, ridden in close 3rd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on and in command towards finish, won at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6) beating Royal Flag by nk, 9 ran. 22-1 Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Duke Street at Chelmsford City 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb. 9-1 Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, steady headway on outside 5f out, pushed along chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden 2f out, 4th and one pace over 1f out, 4th of 9, 8l behind Stoneham at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6). 3-1 Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased winner until over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 14l behind Ravens Quest at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) in Feb. 66-1 Always towards rear, tailed off over 2f out, last of 8, 45l behind Amazement at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) in Feb. 125-1 Held up towards rear and keen, weakened over 1f out, last of 11, 19l behind Inaam at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) in Feb.

4-9fav Chased leaders, led over 2f out, challenged throughout final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Newcastle 1m mdn fll (5) in Feb beating Hot Natured by 1/2l, 6 ran. 11-4 Tracked leader until 2f out, chased leading pair until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Snobbery at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) in Dec. 5-1 Close up, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd approaching final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Go George Go at Newcastle 1m 4f hcap 0-70 (5) in Jan. 7-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind General Hazard at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol. 14-1 Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased, 13th of 15, 24l behind Entsar at Newbury 1m 2f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct. (22) M Dods 5 9-7 (C, D4) .............. C Rodriguez (7) (169) Mrs R Carr 5 9-6 (D3) ...................... J P Sullivan (120) T D Barron 6 9-6 (D2) ................. P Makin (30) M Botti 4 9-6 (D2) .............................. L Morris (161) H Spiller 4 9-6 ......... L Steward (3) (22) M Herrington 7 9-2 (D) ......... T Eaves (15) K Ryan 4 9-0 (D) ................................ K Stott (23) Julie Camacho 5 8-7 (CD2)K Schofield (7) BETTING: 9-4 Aprovado, 4 Parkour, 5 Money Team, 6 Enjoy Life, 7 Strada Di Carsoli, 8 Explain, 12 Burtonwood, 25 Newstead Abbey.

4-1 Raced keenly, soon tracking leader on inside, led inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, headed and unable to quicken final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, nk behind Athassel at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.

20-1 Went left start, prominent, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of front pair, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Artscape at Kempton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Feb. 7-1 Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 6th of 12, 3l behind Dream Farr at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb. 12-1 Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, no impression after, 4th of 12, 4l behind Athassel at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol. 11-2 Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 4 1/2l behind Ambitious Icarus at Newcastle 5f hcap 0-70 (5). 16-1 Led 1f, prominent, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Fujin at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol. 7-2 Pushed along to chase leaders, outpaced 3f out, last of 3, 7l behind Piazon at Southwell 5f sell stks (6) fbs. 7-1 Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind K’gari Spirit at Wolverhampton 6f hcap 0-70 (5). 50-1 Reared start, always behind, 11th of 12, 10l behind Dream Farr at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb. (46) J Bradley 6 9-9 (D3) ................... J Fanning (17) J Butler 7 9-7 (D5) ...................... L Keniry

(20) Steph Hollinshead 5 9-7 (CD2).. A Kirby (24) A Carroll 4 9-5 (CD) ....................... G Downing (24) J Bridger 9 9-5 (CD6) ......... Jane Elliott (7) (20) M Attwater 7 8-13 (CD2) ...Josephine Gordon (20) S A Harris 8 8-13 (CD6) ......... C Bennett (5) (8) Mrs L Williamson 4 8-7 ................... David Egan (7)

(8) M Hoad 5 8-7 ................. A Beschizza BETTING: 11-4 Frank The Barber, 7-2 Hot Stuff, 4 Noble Asset, 11-2 Pharoh Jake, 7 Roy’s Legacy, 14 Hurricane Alert, 16 Ask The Guru, Red Invader, 33 Rojina.

7-2 Tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, flashed tail and stayed on, won at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol beating Fabulous Flyer by 2l, 9 ran. 5-1 Got loose before start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, unable to challenge winner, pressing for 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Mossgo at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb. 9-2 Towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Annie Salts at Wolverhampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) in Feb. 8-1 Held up, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, pressing for places close home, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Mossgo at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Feb. 13-2 Raced wide, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Frank The Barber at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol. 40-1 Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Culloden at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol. 14-1 Raced wide, in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 4l behind Frank The Barber at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) pol. 16-1 In rear, outpaced halfway, 8th of 11, 10l behind Dusty Blue at Southwell 5f hcap 0-70 (5) fbs. 25-1 Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 9, 11l behind Dashing Poet at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (6) pol.

12-1 Led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, chased winner, kept on same pace inside final furlong, held on well to hold 2nd, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Just Us Two at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-85 (4). 12-1 Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Florencio at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.

11-1 Held up, in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Pearl Spectre at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov. 12-1 Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Via Via at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4). 8-1 Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression straight, 9th of 13, 7l behind Hurricane Cass at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct. 18-1 Always in rear, 12th of 14, 13l behind Naggers at Ayr 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct. 11-1 Slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Foolaad at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5). 25-1 Raced keenly, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, last of 9, 13l behind War Department at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4).

New Approach colt out of Night Frolic. 10-1 Led, pushed along halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 15, 9l behind Titus at Leopardstown 1m mdn stks in Oct.

Helmet colt out of Shimna. Rip Van Winkle gelding out of Smooth As Silk. Monsieur Bond gelding out of Knavesmire. 16-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9l behind Pirate Look at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Nov. 100-1 Hung right almost throughout, took keen hold and always behind, last of 10, 27l behind Boundsy at Hamilton 6f nov auc stks 2yo (6) gf in May. (133) K Ryan 9-10 ........................................... T Eaves (21) I Jardine 9-9 .................................. J P Sullivan (14) K Burke 9-9 (C) .................. C Lee (5) (14) Sir M Prescott 9-7 (CD) .................. L Morris (45) T D Barron 9-7 ................ P Makin (16) D Cantillon 9-6 ............... P Hanagan (23) J Ward 9-4 ....................................... S Gray (14)JJQuinn8-12 ............................ JHart (20) M Dods 8-7 ...................................... A Mullen BETTING: 5-2 Scala Regia, 7-2 Man About Town, 5 Kazanan, 6 Magical Molly Joe, 7 Tagur, 12 Magic Journey, 14 Rosemay, Canberra Cliffs, 25 Stretewise.

14-1 Tracked winner, pushed along 3f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Watersmeet at Lingfield 1m 4f cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol in Feb. 3-1 Chased leaders, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Cliff Face at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov. 16-1 Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to press for 3rd inside final furlong, unable to get on terms, 4th of 6, 6l behind Watersmeet at Chelmsford City 2m cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol. 9-2 Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Petite Jack at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol. 50-1 Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 18th of 20, 43l behind Heartbreak City at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug. 10-1 Raced wide tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4l behind Nimr at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2).

9-1 Towards rear, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Cohesion at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcap (2). 8-1 Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Curbyourenthusiasm at Chelmsford City 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Nov.

6-1 Slow into stride, in touch in rear, reminders 5f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 4, nk behind Addicted To You at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.

Galileo filly out of Milanova. Medaglia D’oro colt out of Say You Will. 20-1 Slowly away, close up in rear, pushed along 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 10l behind Solajan at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol. 50-1 Towards rear, pushed along on outside halfway, some headway over 3 out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 7l behind Manangatang at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.

150-1 Always in rear, 9th of 10, 12l behind Opinionate at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Jan. 50-1 Dwelt, raced in last pair, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final 2f, last of 6, 20l behind Falcon Cliffs at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (5) pol in Feb.

8-1 Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6) beating Hollywood Harry by 1l, 12 ran. 6-1 Made all, ridden inside final furlong, kept on strongly, won at Newcastle 6f app hcap (6) beating Celerity by 2 1/2l, 8 ran. 16-1 Tracked leaders, hampered and lost place 2f out soon switched right, rallied inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 7, 2l behind African Grey at Newcastle 7f app hcp 0-60 (6). 50-1 Steadied start, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 7, ns behind Lady Cristal at Newcastle 6f mdn fll (5) in Feb. 7-1 Close up, not clear run approaching final furlong, ridden and stayed on towards finish, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Hersigh at Lingfield 7f 2yo hco 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.

8-1 Towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Scala Regia at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-60 (6).

11-1 In touch in rear, pushed along 2f out, not clear run inside final furlong, switched right, never nearer, 6th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Roundabout Magic at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol. 16-1 Raced keenly, tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind Eyes On Asha at Newcastle 1m 3yo mdn fll (5).

66-1 Took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along chasing leaders 2f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 8l behind Harlow at Newcastle 1m 3yo mdn stks (5).

3-1 Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, ridden to challenge and edged left inside final furlong, ran on, went 2nd final strides, 2nd of 9, hd behind Magic Approach at Wolverhampton 6f (6). Mayson filly out of Cambridge Duchess. 4-1 Slowly into stride, close up halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Gnaad at Southwell 5f 3yo mdn stks (5) fbs. 5-1 Dwelt keen close up, not clear run and lost place entering final 2f, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 5th of 9, 10l behind Lucky Mistake at Pontefract 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Oct. 100-1 Always towards rear, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 9, 17l behind Poetic Queen at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) in Feb.