Renardeau can rediscover winning ways

RENARDEAU can rediscover the winning trail in the Betway Handicap at Lingfield.

Ali Stronge’s four-year-old was back from a mid-winter break when running with significant encouragement to finish a three-quarter-length second over course and distance last month.

He was twice a winner at this trip and track in December, so should be in his element again.

Renardeau ought to be able to take care of the re-opposing Giving Glances, having already proved superior on similar terms - and the return of Tom Marquand in the saddle is, of course, no detriment.

The Ladbrokes Home Of The Odds Boost Handicap is highly competitive but Desert Safari may prove the value option.

Mark Johnston’s imposing three-yearold acquitted himself well until running out of petrol late on when third to the very well-regarded Lord Of The Lodge in a fast-track qualifier at Newcastle last month.

There was no disgrace in that, especially on his first run for almost four months, and Desert Safari could well take some catching at this sharper track.

Pitcher’s Point may be able to provide Robert Havlin with his 1,000th career victory, in the Ladbrokes Where The Nation Plays Novice Stakes.

The Godolphin colt has been knocking on the door in three runs so far, and it looks as if John Gosden has identified a decent shot at a landmark success for horse and jockey.

The valuable ‘Road To The Kentucky Derby’ Conditions Stakes is the highlight of Kempton’s evening card, and Berlin Tango arrives with a persuasive profile for his all-weather debut on the basis of his high-class juvenile form on the turf last summer.