SAM'S XPRESS had an excuse last time and can bounce back to form and see off Lahina Bay, who has also had a good spell of late. Level Up may prove best of the remainder.
Sams Xpress
Lahina Bay
Level Up
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
4. Sams Xpress
J: Dylan HoganT: Julia & Shelley Birkett
F: 90621125
Price History:
2.75
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Won back to back over 5f at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton this autumn. 11/8, fifth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 28 days ago, going off too hard. Treated as if still in good form.
2. Lahina Bay
J: Rhys ClutterbuckT: Rachel Cook & John Bridger
F: 30943115
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Won at Bath (5f) in October and followed up over 6f here last month. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap here (6f) 19 days ago. Enters calculations.
6. Rajeteriat
J: Josephine GordonT: Chris Gordon
F: 03578945
Price History:
5.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
9/1, fifth of 10 in C&D handicap 27 days ago. Has come down a fair in the weights but need to see more.
5. Captain Kinsella
J: Darragh KeenanT: John Gallagher
F: 57867089
Price History:
6.00
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
5/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Southwell (5f) 10 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to spark a revival.
1. Level Up
J: Neil CallanT: David Evans
F: 44365157
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 22 runs this year, the latest at Chelmsford in October under Neil Callan. 15/2, seventh of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford (5f) 46 days ago. Blinkers back on. Callan also returns to the saddle.
7. She Went Whoosh
J: Tyler HeardT: Scott Dixon
F: 55840706
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Just 1 win from 21 starts but it did come over C&D. 80/1, sixth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (5f) 28 days ago. Needs a return to Lingfield to have a positive effect.
3. Desdemona
J: Robert HavlinT: Michael Attwater
F: 231-00797
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Seventh of 9 in C&D handicap 19 days ago. That was a bit better than her previous efforts this year but still needed to see more to make her of interest.