2:45 Lingfield Racing Tips (28th June)

2:45 Lingfield - 

A tricky looking race over 5f. A big old field. I would have a short list here rather than a selection. Cotai Beauty ran well enough on debut in a fair race. James Tate has been a little below par this season. This bay filly was pretty hard ridden on debut and beaten a few lengths. The winner, Sows, is a decent winner and the placed horses have proven a level of form. Cotai Beauty has been given a Class 2 entry which may suggest there is more to come. This is probably no more than an average race but this filly is there with a chance and should be in there about. 

*Mehmentum is a lovely-looking colt who was well backed on debut and perhaps a little disappointing although finishing third. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Kevin Philippart De Foy's horse improve. Not without a chance.

Sidcot Swallet ran well on debut at 50/1 and looked to hold claims on his second start. However, I think William Carson was sitting in a rocket ship to the moon and pressed the after burner which meant Michael Attwater's had no chance of finishing the race which was frustrating for his backers. Interesting to see the apprentice is onboard. This son of Showcasing could go well at a price but needs to bounce back. 

*Freyabella ran no race second start with Robert Eddery and was sent to Jayne Chapple-Hyam and ran at Royal Ascot and had little hope to win at odds of 250/1. Difficult to know what to expect. I couldn't bet on this horse as it looks inconsistent. 

Richard Spencer can pop up with the odd debutante winner and his two-year-old have good place claims at just about any price.Lucky Man cost £70,000 and a well bred horse.The stable can go well. 

Alice Haynes had a nice winner the other day with a debutante she owns [Philly Eagles]. Josies Kid is a nice looking colt and ran in a very good race on debut at Salisbury. He was always slightly on the back foot after a slow start and given a few cracks of the whip in the last furlong or so to try and make headway, which he did to a point. This should be a weaker race and if drifting to big odds could hold each-way claims. 

Lucky Shake has been there about on a couple of starts but looks a bit keen and doesn't finish her races and I wouldn't be betting on Crisford's horse. 

Conclusion: To be fair this looks a tricky race if not hard work. There are a few horses that have disappointed and hoping to show more today which makes assessment difficult. Mehmentun and Sidcot Swallet fit this mold. I think Cotai Beauty will run a race and have each-way claims. Lucky Man cost a few quid and hails from a stable that do well on debut. If you are looking for a big price horse with some hope then Josies Kid may been there at the finish. 

*NR

Saturday's 2yo Thougths (12th June)

Another late post. 

Hopefully, as they say, better late than never. 

1:55 Bath - 

Doesn't look the most competitive race. Symphony Perfect is held in some regard by Hannon and a progressive type. No price but should take some beating. Lucky Shake was in a significant betting guide on her last start. Crisford's charge had a wide draw and suffered by doing a little too much to get to the lead. To be fair it was a dismal effort and although interested in seeing how this daughter of Zelzal goes I'll be watching this race with my hand in my pocket. 

3:55 Chester - 

A competitive-looking race. Robjon is a decent horse who ran well under a penalty. He has that burden today but a sturdy type who runs to the line. You always worry a horse will be unsuited by this turning course so that's something to consider. War Brave run much better over course and distance after disappointing on debut at Leicester. David Loughnane's two-year-olds are in form and this compact gelding has claims. He has proven he handles this course which is a positive. Whether he is quite as good as Robjon only time will tell. Roman Dragon is a speedster and may fair better on this faster ground. A watching brief. 

4:15 York - 

This Class 3 race should have some strength and depth. Worth keeping an eye on these on future starts. I like Bosh, trained by Richard Hannon, who ran well on debut and should be suited by this step up in distance. The bookies aren't giving much away. Claim The Stars ran well on debut when looking inexperienced but running well. That was a gritty race and this horse has ability. Likely to lead, this colt will lead and could hold on. There doesn't look much value going on here. I would fancy Bosh each-way if odds allow but I doubt that will happen. 

Author: Jason Coote