Racecards
15:00 Lingfield Park
Cashbacks @ Betdirect.Co.Uk Maiden Stakes (Class D)
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
Bold Wolf
150- Form 000020-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer J Spearing
- Jockey A Daly
led, headed 4f out, remained prominent, ridden and one pace final 2f
Imperium
23- Form 20046-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer Mrs Stef Liddiard
- Jockey S J Drowne
held up in touch, never dangerous
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
dwelt, held up towards rear, switched right approaching 1f out, ran on to take 2nd near finish
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, always behind
- Form 033-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Trainer R Hannon
- Jockey Richard Hughes
prominent, led over 2f out, pushed clear 1f out, comfortable
- Form 6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on close home nearerst finish
- Form 0-00
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
Torquemada (IRE)
182- Form 60-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
headway on outside over 3f out, chased winner 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
Verdict
Two very interesting newcomers here in King Of Diamonds and Mr Hullabalou, but Presto Shinko has solid form and is taken to oblige. Richard Hannon's colt improved with each run last autumn, culminating in a close third behind Momtic at Windsor, Michael Stoute's Sion Hill was just ahead on that occasion so the form looks quite strong and if handling the Polytrack he will be difficult to beat. King Of Diamonds is a well bred son of Mtoto who hails from a yard that is in great form on the all-weather, and should be noted for any market moves, as should Mr Hullabalou who is bred to appreciate this six furlongs. Of the others with form Torquemada has shown enough in two turf maidens to warrant respect here. In a race where the betting should prove an invaluable guide, we will give the verdict to Presto Shinko.