Friday 16th February 2018


14:00 Lingfield - CRINDLE CARR 25/1

0.5 Points Each-Way

 Crindle Carr ran his best race for this yard when staying on into fourth over two miles at Kempton, despite not experiencing the clearest of passages, it is likely he found the 1m2f trip too sharp on his next start. Although it would be a surprise to see him win this contest, with stamina doubts about a couple of rivals who are more fancied in the market, it would not be a surprise to see him staying on late and filling one of the places.



16:15 Lingfield - HOLD HANDS 6/1

 1 Point Each-Way

Hold Hands clearly needed the run on his first start back from a long absence at Wolverhampton in December, but he improved bundles for that when a close second over 1m4f at Kempton in January. She finished ahead of current favourite Diamond Reflection on that occasion and is reposing the favourite on 6lb better terms. Fran Berry remains in the saddle and he must go close if reproducing that effort but her 0-15 record means backing each-way looks the most sensible option.


18:45 Newcastle - RUN WITH PRIDE 5/1

 1 Point Win

 Run With Pride was unlucky last time and despite the slight suspicion he may be better over 6f, he looks worth a bet in this sprint handicap. Outpaced early last time out, Derek Shaw's charge was denied a clear run at a crucial stage but ran on strongly when the gaps arrived and could be a big player here if getting better luck in running. Prior to that he may have made his challenge earlier than ideal over course and distance and a better timed effort could see him reversing that form with Hamish McGonagain, when beaten a head.


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