Racecards
15:25 Lingfield Park
Lingfield Gold Cup Hurdle (A Handicap) (Class B)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 110y
- Going: Turf: Heavy; AW: Standard
- Form 324541
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer S Gollings
- Jockey P Flynn
led 2nd, hard ridden 5th, headed next, outpaced, rallied and stayed on from approaching last
- Form 613PR6
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer R Lee
- Jockey A Thornton
in touch until ridden and behind from 5th
- Form 462112/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey J R Kavanagh
always in rear, pulled up approaching last
- Form 211/6P-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer T McGovern
- Jockey R Thornton
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3 out
Regal Holly
28- Form 23-1111
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
prominent, led 3 out, driven approaching 2 out, mistake last, weakened flat
- Form 00/6600
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer N J Henderson
- Jockey Mr M Foley
held up in rear, headway 6th, soon ridden, no further progress
- Form 3110-00
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Miss V Williams
- Jockey B J Crowley
held up in mid-division, smooth headway over 3 out and going well, led over 2 out, mistake last, ridden clear
- Form 122-102
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Trainer G & J Moore
- Jockey P Hide
in rear when mistake 3rd, behind when pulled up approaching 2 out
- Form F32400
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
in rear, mistake 1st and next, reminders 3rd, behind from 4th, ridden and kept on through beaten horses, nearest finish
Kittenkat
23- Form 411003
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Trainer N Mitchell
- Jockey Sophie Mitchell
behind from 4th, pulled up approaching 2 out
Guard Duty
28- Form 21111
- Age 4
- Weight 10-8
prominent, with leaders 3 out, soon hrd ridden, weakened approaching last
- Form 3-2123
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Trainer M C Pipe
- Jockey Timmy Murphy
prominent, led 3 out, headed over 2 out, hard ridden and weakening when pulled up approaching last
- Form P415UP
- Age 11
- Weight 10-4
- Trainer E J Alston
- Jockey W Marston
led 1st, headed next, still in touch approaching 6th, pulled up approaching 2 out
In depth
Formwatch
Springfield Scally On top of his form at the moment and scored in good style at Uttoxeter last time; handles the ground but might find the trip a bit sharp under his big weight.
Or Royal (FR) Quirky but talented character who isn't guaranteed to jump off at the start; chance if on a going day though.
Heart of Avondale (IRE) Absent for 20 months and has changed stables since decent novice form two seasons ago; trainer (N Henderson) capable of getting them ready after an absence so market might prove the best guide.
Goldanzig (IRE) Shaped with promise on seasonal reappearance and could figure if improving for the run; each-way possible.
Regal Holly Unbeaten this term and has gradually progressed and looks capable of going further still; sure to give another good account of herself.
Perfect Venue (IRE) Doesn't look totally in love with the game but does have ability; ; not one to rely on.
Bicycle Thief (IRE) Not shown his form so far this term and a watching brief is advised until showing more.
Stormy Skye (IRE) Inconsistent but capable on his day and would have a real chance if putting best foot forward.
Quistaquay Needs plenty of stoking up and looks a bit below par at present;others make more appeal.
Kittenkat Genuine sort who goes well under today's conditions and has a decent racing weight; one to consider.
Guard Duty Not the easiest of rides but has been in great heart of late and looks to be in the form of his life; sure to attract plenty of support in his bid for the five-timer and likely to go close once again.
Montreal (FR) Has been crying out for this step up in trip since joining M Pipe from France and could make stable companion Guard Duty go a bit today; certainly not a weak stable second string.
Hurdante (IRE) Hasn't taken to novice chasing and returns to the smaller obstacles today, but is hard to make a case for.