The Scotsman

Tuite’s filly won’t Malfunctio­n

● Lingfield second was very promising

- By GLENDALE

Dream Malfunctio­n can be backedtost­aytrueands­traight in the 32Red.com Handicap at Wolverhamp­ton.

Capable trainer Joe Tuite is probably still getting to know the three-year-old filly, with her having been based with Joseph O’brien as a juvenile.

But Dream Malfunctio­n showed at Lingfield last month that she could make into a decent operator over middle distances. As such, she is taken to poke her head in front at the sixth attempt.

Tuite made the bold call to step her up to a mile and a half on her most recent visit to the racecourse, and the gamble nearly paid off.

The daughter of Mastercraf­tsman finished second to 2-1 favourite Sotomayor on what was her first spin since November.itwasawful­lyreassuri­ng, most tellingly from a stamina perspectiv­e, to see her arrive fast and late to get to within a length and threequart­ers of the winner.

Dream Malfunctio­n has only gone up a few pounds in the handicap for this encounter, which is not exactly offputting when one factors into the equation that Sotomayor renews rivalry off a 5lb higher mark.

Berlios perhaps holds the key to the Betway Sprint Handicap. Rebecca Bastiman’s fiveyear-old has been a largely consistent presence throughout the winter – and yet he has not won in nine starts since his transfer from David Barron’s yard.

Berlios did, however, get very close at Newcastle last time when he came from well off the pace to finish second behind Windforpow­er, who held a one-length advantage at the line.

His trainer’s decision to revert to six furlongs with the gelded son of Excellent Art could finally tip the scales in his favour in what is a fairly workaday sprint.

Esspeegee should once again run with honour in the Betway Handicap at Newcastle.

The five-year-old son of Paco Boy has been a grand servant for Alan Bailey and won four on the spin – two of which at this track – between October and January.

Esspeegee came mightily close to a five-timer at Lingfield on 16 February but succumbed to Smiley Bagel by just a neck.

That was another feisty performanc­e from Baily’s inmate and it would be foolhardy to dare suggest he has now reached the end of his tether.

Esspeegee returns to Newcastle off a 3lb higher mark, but it is interestin­g Bailey has appointed Darragh Keenan, who claims an exceedingl­y handy 7lb.

Super Florence has every chance in the 32Redsport.com Handicap.

This grey daughter of Zebedee caught the eye on her debut for the Iain Jardine yard atwolverha­mptonlastm­onth, when she finished second to Brockey Rise in a six-furlong handicap.

That was her first start since October so it should have done her the power of good.

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