Lingfield 8th March (AW)

[chris34]

3.50 Lingfield On a bad few days of racing for us all weather boys it doesnt get any better today and this is a tough little handicap and sadly only 7 runners so only 2 places paid. Orangepip looked a useful sort when winning off a mark of 70 on handicap debut but failed to build on that since, comes here for new trainer having slipped in the weights back down to 73 and if fully wound up she could be capable of getting involved but is a risky option. Fazbee has been running well and managed to win well off a 3lb lower mark than todays but failed to build on that when second to ishiadancer who failed to give that form much of a boost and will probably go off far too short for any interest for me. White shift came out of the doldrum last time out winning by a length and is still well handicapped on old form but is up 5lb and up in class today and she will need to build on that win to get involved here in my opinion. Romantic queen is yet to win a handicap (won a maiden and a seller) but has put 2 creditable efforts together lately but also creeping up the weights without winning. That leaves Bold Ring who should hold a solid chance if building on her 3rd last time out, that was in a similar race to this and was her first run for over 100 days and should strip fitter, handicapper has actually dropped her 1lb for that effort which is a bonus as with many consistent horses the handicapper doesnt like to relent she has sat around her latest mark for a while now with several placed efforts. 0.5pt win Bold Ring

[StuSimmy]

Re: Lingfield 8th March (AW) 14:40 Lingfield Miss Lesley won a similar contest over course and distance back in December 2009. Since then she has form of 5523 from higher marks. She is 2lbs lower today than her win in said claimer and she should be in with a very strong chance of winning this race. Neil Callan takes the ride for the first time in what is his only ride of the day. Trainers only horse at the meeting as well so he must rate her chances. 1pt win Miss Lesley @ 3/1 (Betfred - BOG)