Lingfield 21 January 2012

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12:20 Lingfield (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

Blue Square Winter Carnival iPhone App Selling Stakes

1m 2f

Winner £1,704 - 6 ran

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Marcus Tregoning had a winner here last Saturday and can repeat the dose in today's opener courtesy of ARCHELAO, who has improved for the switch to the all-weather over this C&D the last twice. The Cape Cross gelding finished well clear of a subsequent winner when runner-up in a maiden last time out and he looks very capable of going one better now dropping into selling company. Wisecraic (was also engaged here on Friday) narrowly landed a similar C&D event recently so rates an obvious threat, as does Buxfizz who drops in class for his return to the Flat.

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12:50 Lingfield (Class 5) (3YO only)

Marsh Green Maiden Stakes

1m

Winner £2,386 - 6 ran

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Mark Johnston has his string in fine form at present and his newcomer Scatter Dice, who makes plenty of appeal on paper, warrants the utmost respect, as does fellow debutant Basseterre, a 55,000gns Cape Cross colt representing the Charlie Hills yard. Experience often counts for so much in these events, though, and the preference is for DUBAWI CHEETAH, who showed ability when staying on for second once the penny dropped over 7f at Wolverhampton on her debut 12 days ago. That experience won't have been lost on her and this step up in trip promises to suit.

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13:20 Lingfield (Class 6) (3YO only)

5th 'Sharen Blaquiere - Celebrate A Life' Selling Stakes

6f

Winner £1,704 - 8 ran

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Bill Turner landed this race in 2006 and 2007 and is represented in this year's renewal by The Dancing Lord, who has been performing with credit in defeat at Southwell recently. However, FARAWAY's recent efforts in claiming company in recent months give him the edge as he has his sights lowered. Ron Harris' charge has been handed a favourable draw this afternoon and Luke Morris continues to drive home the winners. Elsewhere, it would be foolish to rule out Chapellerie following some decent performances in maiden events.

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13:55 Lingfield (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Blue Square Sprint Series Round 3 Handicap (Qualifier) (Div 1)

6f

Winner £2,727 - 11 ran

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Round three of the Blue Square Sprint Series and THE STRIG is taken to build upon his C&D victory last weekend off a 3lb higher rating. Stuart Williams' charge was always well placed the way things unfolded that day and, from gate two, William Carson is expected to command a good racing position again here. Desert Strike landed a 5f handicap here on Wednesday but saves his best efforts for the minimum trip. With Sulis Minerva raised 6lb for his last-time-out victory in a weaker contest, the main danger may turn out to be the ever-dependable Dancing Freddy, who returns to polytrack after five consecutive runs at Southwell.

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14:25 Lingfield (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Blue Square Sprint Series Round 3 Handicap (Qualifier) (Div 2)

6f

Winner £2,727 - 12 ran

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Inconsistency plagues many of these low-grade handicappers but WAABEL looks handicapped to win races when putting his best foot forward. A C&D winner off 72 and 75 last term, the selection was defeated into fourth off a mark of just 62 last weekend but was not suited with how things panned out, having been settled in an uncompromising position off a sedate gallop. Dangers are plentiful and Captain Dimitrios and Speak The Truth are respected having landed previous rounds of this series. Hatta Stream and Showboating are two others capable of making their presence felt.

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15:00 Lingfield (Class 3) (4YO plus)

View Our 2012 Fixtures At lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap

6f

Winner £6,792 - 12 ran

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Fratellino showed plenty of dash on his return from a break here two weeks ago and, viewed as a possible Royal Ascot horse for 2012 by trainer Alan McCabe, another bold bid from the front looks assured. However, there is reason for thinking ALBEN STAR may be a little bit better than a handicapper and he is taken to build upon a very impressive victory at Wolverhampton last time, when drawn wider than ideal and having to weave his way through a pack of horses en route to victory. Thunderball and Lujeanie have minor money in their grasp but may struggle to beat the selection, who worked with Wootton Bassett as a juvenile and looks a pattern performer in the making.

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15:35 Lingfield (Class 2) (4YO plus)

lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap

1m

Winner £10,350 - 8 ran

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Lockantanks' rapid progression on the all-weather this winter has helped boost the profile of Michael Appleby, who bought him for just 500 pounds in October 2010 and has improved him from a 68-rated performer into a horse that is bordering on Listed class on this surface. He takes on some streetwise performers now up in grade, however, and the percentage call is to oppose with CLOCKMAKER. Tim Easterby's representative found only the smart Rectifier too strong when beaten by a head in conditions company at Kempton last time and is likely to be well-placed if this turns tactical. The classy Mia's Boy and Mull Of Killough, the latter of which is having his first run for Jane Chapple-Hyam, are others to consider.

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16:10 Lingfield (Class 6) (3YO only)

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1m 2f

Winner £1,704 - 8 ran

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In relation to the two quality handicaps earlier on the card, this looks a low-key end to proceedings and nothing makes strong appeal. A tentative vote goes to GREEN LEGACY, who rattled the crossbar on his handicap debut over 1m here and is taken to defy a 2lb rise now tackling this longer trip. Masters Club is another that is expected to relish this stiffer test, having been outpaced over shorter of late, although the main danger is could be David Evans' hat-trick seeker Complex, raised 3lb for scoring over the extended mile at Wolverhampton earlier in the month.

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