Flat Racing - Friday 7th of December

[robertob]

15.05 Lingfield: Forest Edge @ 2/1 VC Forest Edge ran a huge race here at Lingfield a fortnight ago over a trip which is usually on the sharp side. He was slightly outpaced in the early stages of the race as a result of the fast pace over that 5f trip but was well in with a chance turning for home, was then a clear run denied by Six Wives though who was slightly wandering to the right and to left in the closing stages. When he finally went past SW he finished strongly, staying on well to get the 3rd place in the end. The step back to 6f will be very much in Forest Edge's favour tomorrow obviously and he should be the horse to beat. 15.40 Lingfield: Archina @ 7/1 Bet365 Strong travelling sort even though very much one paced as well. He won very well in October at Wolverhampton, a form that works out well too, was wrong in his next start but ran eye-catchingly after that, in his most recent start, again at Wolverhampton. He travelled best of all turning for home but was soon hampered and taken into a sandwich by two other horses, which must have had an impact on his chance, yet he still finished well in fourth, but was very one paced as usual and wasn't really able to cope with the speed of the first three in the final furlong. He steps up to 12f for the first time tomorrow, which is interesting. His running style suggests he could well improve for that new distance and his pedigree gives him a chance to stay the trip as well. He still didn't have that many races and if he does improve for the step up in trip indeed then he could be hard to beat in this poor field.

[Aidymac]

Re: Flat Racing - Friday 7th of December *Strike Force > Lingfield 3:40 > WIN @ 7/1 Bet365 BOG* Is up 6 pounds after it's win last time out, but it had Thecornishcowboy back in 3rd that day, and that horse is 4/1 tomorrow, so i feel the value lies with this horse. Has been placed off marks higher than 66 in the past, so i don't think it is harshly treated even with the penalty, the step up in trip is fine and Natasha Eaton has had 2 winners very recently.