Lingfield
FlatClass 41m2f
Verdict
Verdict
This is wide open so at the likely odds it is worth siding with MR BALOO to build on his recent Wolverhampton seventh and bag a fifth success of 2025. Both Hitched and Gilet figure on handy-looking marks and can chase home Richard Hannon's top-weight in that order. Party Island completes the shortlist.
Mr Baloo
Hitched
Gilet
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Mr BalooJ: Sean LeveyT: Richard HannonF: 33087997
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict4 wins from 14 runs this year. Hinted at a revival when seventh of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 13/2) 16 days ago. Very much one to consider off a slipping mark. 
2. KnockbrexJ: Jack MitchellT: Charlie JohnstonF: 334U4031- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
VerdictCourse winner. Won 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 12/1) 25 days ago, just holding on. Needs considering despite a 3 lb rise.
3. Port Of LondonJ: Robert HavlinT: John & Thady GosdenF: 0217- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 82
- Days Since Last Run:
- 82
VerdictLightly-raced sort who scored at Kempton in September. Cheekpieces on for 1st time when only seventh of 9 in handicap at Kempton (11f, 2/1) 82 days ago but worth another chance for leading yard.- 4. GiletJ: Edward GreatrexT: Warren GreatrexF: 52507402
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictCourse winner who posted a good second of 11 in handicap (9/1) at Kempton (8f) 19 days ago. Up in trip and not taken lightly nudged up 1 lb. - 5. HitchedJ: Callum ShepherdT: David SimcockF: 41534623
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict4-time course winner. 11/2, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 16 days ago. Enters calculations. 
6. JoolianossJ: Charles BishopT: James EvansF: 7753-1119- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 25
Verdict3 wins from 4 runs this year. 18/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 25 days ago. Back up in trip with more needed.
7. Shrimp ShadyJ: Rob HornbyT: Andrew BaldingF: 21-37- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 88
VerdictLightly-raced winner. 18/5, seventh of 8 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good to firm) 88 days ago. Has work to do.
8. AnnexationJ: Molly GunnT: Tony CarrollF: 65225811- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 50
VerdictLast of 6 in claiming hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) 50 days ago. Landed 10f handicaps at Bath and Nottingham on his previous two runs though so can't be discounted back in this sphere.
9. ShahbazJ: William CoxT: Archie WatsonF: 74143909- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictLatest win at Newbury in August. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 66/1) 9 days ago though so needs to take a big step forward.
10. Party IslandJ: George BassT: Denis CoakleyF: 76458022- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
Verdict5-time course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2024. 11/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at this course (12f, AW) 14 days ago. Merits consideration.- Unnamed Favourite
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