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14:50 Lingfield Park

Betdirect.co.uk Handicap (Class 4)

  • 3 Runners
  • Distance: 1m 2f
  • Going: Standard
  • Surface: Polytrack
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 2m 12.26s
  • 3 Ran
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Silk -

Before You Go (IRE)

4/5

    2(3)
    Silk - Yellow and Black diabolo, Yellow sleeves, Black spots, Yellow cap

    Before You Go (IRE)

    8 BFC
    4/5
    • Form 01-2
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-1
    • Official Rating 82

    steadied start, settled in last, in touch, wide entering straight well over 1f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear

    4(4)
    Silk - Royal Blue and Yellow stripes, checked sleeves, Royal Blue cap

    Time For Life (USA)

    25 C
    11/4
    • Form 213543-
    • Age 3
    • Weight 8-13
    • Official Rating 81

    tracked leader, led after 3f, pressed 3f out, soon ridden, headed just inside final furlong, not pace of winner

    5(5)
    Silk - WHITE, EMERALD GREEN epaulets and stars on sleeves, YELLOW cap

    Fusili (IRE)

    8 CD
    11/4
    • Form 03014-1
    • Age 3
    • Weight 8-12
    • Official Rating 79

    led and set steady pace, headed after 3f, stayed tracking leader, pressed leader 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong

    1(2)
    NR

    Moi Aussi (USA)

    7 b
    • Form 42151-3
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-4
    • Official Rating 85

    Nonrunner

    3(1)
    NR

    Abstract Art (USA)

    4 CD
    • Form 2472-1
    • Age 3
    • Weight 9-1
    • Official Rating 76

    Nonrunner

    In depth

    Verdict

    Abstract Art did the business here four days ago and is expected to follow up at the expense of Fusili, Before You Go and Moi Aussie. Abstract Art was given a confident ride by Jamie Spencer when sent off as an odds-on chance here on Saturday, jumping out and making all of the running to score easily. He was eased close home so was value for more than the official margin of a length-and-a-half indicates, and although this handicap presents a stiffer test, he should be up to the task. Fusili and Before You Go have met twice recently, with the score standing at one apiece. On today's terms it should be Before You Go that comes out best of the pair, although tactics will have a major say. Moi Aussie just failed to overcome a slow start here last time but she has now been reassessed for an earlier Southwell victory and that will make her task that bit harder here. So, if Abstract Art can get out quickly enough, he should be able to lead from pillar to post.

    Formwatch

    Before You Go (IRE) 1-2fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along 3f out, driven to chase leading pair 2f out, stayed on close home, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Fusili (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol.

    Time For Life (USA) 3-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, raced wide, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 3f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Before You Go (8-12) at Lingfield 1m nov stk (4) pol in Dec.

    Fusili (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, shaken up 1f out, soon clear, readily, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol beating Before You Go (9-4) by 2l, 7 ran.

    Moi Aussi (USA) 4-1 (9-9) Dwelt, headway and still plenty to do over 1f out, finished well, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Mr Floodlight (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.

    Abstract Art (USA) 8-15fav (9-0) Led after 2f, shaken up 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, pushed out comfortably, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) pol beating Sky High Guy (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.