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15:50 Lingfield Park

Williamhillpoker.com Novice Stakes (aw) (Class 5)

  • 8 Runners
  • Distance: 7f
  • Going: Standard (Turf - Soft, Good to Soft in places)
  • Surface: Polytrack
  • £5,000 added
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 1m 25.16s
  • Off Time: 15:52:29
  • 8 Ran
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1
Silk -

Playfellow (IRE)

11/8

    2
    Silk -

    Musleh (USA)

    4/1

      3
      Silk -

      Spanish Cygnet (USA)

      6/1

        1(6)
        Silk - Emerald Green and White stripes, Emerald Green sleeves, White armlets, Orange cap

        Kentish Dream

        30 D
        10/1
        • Form 214
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong

        2(5)
        Silk - YELLOW, BLACK epaulets

        Playfellow (IRE)

        46
        11/8
        • Form 1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        tracked leader, shaken up to lead approaching final furlong, pushed clear, comfortably

        3(8)
        Silk - Dark Green, White seams, White sleeves, Dark Green armlets, White cap

        Indian Art (IRE)

        12
        5/1
        • Form 41238
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-2
        • Official Rating 86

        raced wide, held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression

        4(7)
        Silk - Dark Green, Red diamond, armlets and cap

        Spanish Cygnet (USA)

        41 D
        6/1
        • Form 214
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-0
        • Official Rating 85

        led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish

        5(1)
        Silk - Cambridge Blue, Purple sleeves, Black cap, Gold spots

        Comadoir (IRE)

        82
        20/1
        • Form 222252
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong

        6(3)
        Silk - Emerald Green and Royal Blue (halved horizontally), Blue sleeves, Emerald Green cap

        Dalradian (IRE)

        21
        20/1
        • Form 76
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-12

        dwelt, keen, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace

        7(4)
        Silk - Maroon, White diamond, hooped sleeves and diamonds on cap

        King's Sabre

        66/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-8

        slowly into stride, keen, held up in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out

        8(2)
        Silk - Royal blue

        Musleh (USA)

        4/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 8-8

        held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish, not pace to challenge winner

        Previous results

        2007
        (2)
        Silk -

        Meeriss (IRE)

        5/1
        • Age 2
        • Weight 9-5

        In depth

        Verdict

        An intriguing Novice stakes in which narrow preference is for the unbeaten PLAYFELLOW ahead of Kentish Dream and newcomer Musleh. The last-named is a Godolphin runner who cost a paltry 400,000 dollars. His dam was useful over in the US at around this trip and he must be respected making his debut at this decent level. With several already rated in the 80s, it could be tight but Playfellow made a good impression on his debut in desperate ground at Haydock. He was easy to back but impressed with his attitude and scope for improvement and he should run well. Kentish Dream may appreciate the return to seven furlongs although he was slightly outclassed last time, whilst Spanish Cygnet is another who faces easier company today; she looks pretty useful. Comadoir is very consistent, whilst Indian Art ran well in a very competitive sales race last time and this son of Choisir must be respected. A tough heat, but Playfellow is the one.

        Formwatch

        Kentish Dream 13-8 (9-5) In touch, driven over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, last of 4, 6l behind Summer Fete (8-3) at Ripon 6f nov stk (5) gd in Aug.

        Playfellow (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Jul beating Prime Mood (9-3) by 2l, 11 ran.

        Indian Art (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 8th of 19, 6l behind Elnawin (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.

        Spanish Cygnet (USA) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, losing place when hampered approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Honest Quality (8-12) at Sandown 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.

        Comadoir (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Vegas Baby (8-12) at Navan 5f 2yo mdn frm in Jun.

        Dalradian (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 6l behind Outofoil (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.

        King's Sabre King's Best colt out of a moderate racemare.

        Musleh (USA) Forestry colt out of winning miler Lucifer's Stone.