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14:30 Lingfield Park
Ladbrokesgames.com Nursery Handicap (Class 5)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- Form 72271
- Age 2
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer E J O'Neill
- Jockey E Ahern
mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, kept on well
- Form 027
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer M A Jarvis
- Jockey P Robinson
with leader until weakened final furlong
- Form 21523
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer A B Haynes
- Jockey R Smith
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on
- Form 5213
- Age 2
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 76
made all, ridden approaching 1f out, ran on well
- Form 321
- Age 2
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey Ted Durcan
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace
- Form 365
- Age 2
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer B R Millman
- Jockey R Havlin
mid-division on inside, brief effort over 1f out
- Form 463611
- Age 2
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Mrs H Sweeting
- Jockey R Kingscote
towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, not clear run approaching final furlong, not recover
- Form 963
- Age 2
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 67
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, hung left under pressure soon after
In depth
Verdict
Campbeltown can defy topweight in the nursery, with Figaro Flyer, Lindus Atenor and Casablanca Minx seen as the main dangers. Eoghan O' Neill has sprung to prominence with his two-year-olds this term, most of which, if not all, are owned by John Fretwell, and those now familiar pale green silks will once again be well to the fore in the shape of Campbeltown. The son of Mull Of Kintyre was not winning out of turn when making all at Wolverhampton eight days ago, as he had chased home some useful sorts twice earlier in the campaign. It does pay to follow topweights in nurseries at this stage of the season, and he should make a bold bid to overcome his wide draw. Figaro Flyer jumped out and made all at Bath last time, but a closer look at that result reveals that he only beat two rivals, one of whom was his odds-on stablemate Musical Guest who not only lost a shoe but suffered a slipped saddle as well. Lindus Atenor is game and consistent and she will benefit from the drop back to six furlongs at this stage of her career. Like the selection, she was successful over six furlongs at Wolverhampton, but in a slightly slower time, but it can be pointed out that she also chased home one of the best northern juveniles, Titus Alone, at Musselburgh in May. Casablanca Minx beat a stablemate of the selection at Brighton but that was in claiming company, and she has much more to do now. Of the rest, Caan and Bella Bertolini are worth a mention, but we remain loyal to Campbeltown
Formwatch
Campbeltown (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden clear 1f out, ran on well, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) pol beating Island Odyssey (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Bella Bertolini 5-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 4l behind Forces Sweetheart (8-8) at Lingfield 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Piccostar 14-1 (8-11) Chased leader early, one pace from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 3, 5l behind Hot (9-2) at Bath 5f nov stk (5) frm in Jun.
Lindus Atenor 7-1 (8-8) Slowly away, soon tracking leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Dream Fantasy (9-4) at Musselburgh 7f 2yo aut (5) gf in Jun.
Caan 4-1 (9-0) Led to 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, eased when beaten, 6th of 9, 8l behind Tent (9-0) at Brighton 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) frm in May.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Made all, set good pace, quickened 2 lengths clear 2f out, ran on well final furlong, pushed out, readily, won at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) frm in Jun beating Musical Guest (9-0) by 3/4l, 3 ran.
Middleton Minx 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders for 3f, 9th of 11, 5l behind Forces Sweetheart (8-8) at Lingfield 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Mujelle 20-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, mid-division, effort 3f out, soon one pace, 7th of 10, 7l behind Gillipops (8-4) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
Bathwick Alice 7-1 (8-11) In touch, led briefly 2f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 11, 8l behind Violette (8-11) at Bath 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 5-4fav (7-13) Prominent and keen, shaken up to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Brighton 6f 2yo clm (6) frm in Jun beating Goodbye Girl (8-5) by 2l, 8 ran.
Franky'n'jonny 33-1 (8-11) In touch, outpaced 3f out, switched right, hung left just over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Violette (8-11) at Bath 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (6) gf in Jun.