Fine Form
The Listed BetMGM Tandridge Stakes at Lingfield offers an intriguing puzzle.
Whether to stick with the tried and trusted but mildly frustrating
Tyrrhenian Sea LI – 2.32
or chance that Maljoom can be somewhere near the best of last season, is the question.
While Maljoom is undoubtedly a Group One performer talent-wise, he not run since September, which gives Tyrrhenian Sea a definite fitness advantage as he has been in more recent action, most latterly when second to Royal Champion over 10 furlongs here on New Year’s Eve.
So although he can hit the crossbar just when you think he has a great opportunity, that race fitness and the fact he has not been out of the first two in four visits here makes Roger Varian’s incredibly flashy seven-year-old the selection.
Fresh from a first try in handicap company,
Backer Bilk LI – 4.40
can go one better in the Boost Your Acca At BetMGM Handicap.
He found himself shuffled back somewhat at Wolverhampton, but only failed by a neck against Manton Road, who had the rail to help. That was by some way his best run yet and the extra furlong and a half he faces on this occasion is not a negative.
Beattie Is Back LI – 3.02
can make the trip from Richard Fahey’s North Yorkshire base pay with victory in the Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap.
A winner at Newcastle in November off a mark of 74, he has hit the crossbar the last twice from his new rating of 77, doing little wrong on either occasion. He seems to travel well in his races and this track might just suit.
Fahey and jockey Oisin Orr might be in for a good afternoon, with
Psychodrama LI – 3.35
one to consider for the BetMGM: It’s Showtime Handicap.
While only fourth at Southwell on her handicap bow, she was a little keen through the early stages, which possibly told at the business end, and is a couple of pounds lower for it.
With £25,000 in prize-money up for grabs the Weekly Free Bets With BetMGM Extra Handicap at Southwell has attracted a useful field.
Chief among them is the Karl Burke-trained
Rebel’s Gamble SO – 6.15
He looked like being at least useful when making a winning start over course and distance last month – an impression more than confirmed when he won in real style at Newcastle a couple of weeks later.
He has the look of a horse that could be in action at Royal Ascot during the summer.
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