This response works through the Lingfield races in chronological order, identifying the TimeWise Master Top Two rated horses, summarising their form and comments, providing the Spotlight Verdict, detailing the available race statistics, and assessing the chances of the top two contenders.
Form figures 4419 333-. This horse was beaten about 8l by recent Cheltenham winner No Drama This End in his second bumper and finished third again at Fontwell. He has since had wind surgery and is making his hurdling debut.
Gatineau Park
Form figures 5/31-5. Bought for £65,000 after winning his third Irish point. He was beaten under 5l when 10-1 for a 2m4f soft-ground maiden at Ffos Las, which was described as a promising start under rules.
Spotlight Verdict
A modest opener. Comfortable Ffos Las bumper winner GIANTSGRAVE is held in some regard given Dan Skelton’s complimentary bulletin in his recent Stable Tour. Cinquenta showed nice promise in his bumpers, including behind last Friday’s Cheltenham winner No Drama This End. Gatineau Park, Jeriko Place and Job Done, who probably ran in a useful point in Ireland, should have better days ahead of them.
Race Statistics
Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 4yo 3-4-32, 5yo 2-7-27, 6yo 2-1-15, 7yo 1-0-6.
Fate of Favourites: 122311P4.
Trainer Records (in this race): Dan Skelton 1-2-5.
Chances Assessment of Top Two
Horse
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suitability
Cinquenta
Showed nice promise in bumpers; had wind surgery.
Making hurdling debut; last run was 268 days ago.
Suitable for hurdling debut.
Gatineau Park
Bought for £65,000 as a point winner; showed promising form on rules debut over 2m4f.
Form figures P04P-1. He left all previous form behind to make a winning start for this yard in a 2m5f handicap at Fontwell, scoring by 2l in a first-time tongue-tie. He is the only runner with chasing experience.
Diamond Days
Form figures 572P-3. Made a good start in handicap hurdles when second here on heavy ground. He shaped okay back from a break at Fontwell, though was beaten some 16l off the winner. Chasing could bring him on.
Spotlight Verdict
Getaway King is not only the sole runner with chasing experience but ran by far the best race of these last time in winning at Fontwell. He could go in again if backing up that effort, but the lightly raced JORAH has a pedigree to suggest he could be much better over fences than he was over hurdles. Diamond Days can also feature.
Race Statistics
Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 4yo 3-4-32, 5yo 2-7-27, 6yo 2-1-15, 7yo 1-0-6.
Fate of Favourites: 122311P4.
Trainer Records (in this race): Dan Skelton 1-2-5. (Note: These statistics are combined with the 1.15 race in the source material.)
Chances Assessment of Top Two
Horse
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suitability
Getaway King
Sole runner with chasing experience; won well last time out in a handicap; carries Tom Broughton’s 5lb claim.
Is up 4lb for the recent win.
Suitable, demonstrated winning form over 2m5f.
Diamond Days
Showed ability in handicap hurdles on heavy ground; chasing debut offers potential for improvement.
Was 16l off the winner last time; potentially not well handicapped.
Form figures 1/531-. A 3m point winner who won his third bumper start on heavy ground at Ffos Las in a first-time hood, galloping relentlessly. He is considered a nice prospect for hurdles.
Our Amigo
Form figures 3-3. He was third in a 3m Irish point. This stoutly bred gelding ran well to be third at Stratford, noting that 2m there was likely too sharp for him. He is thought to have a future.
Spotlight Verdict
Coolkatie has a future if her breeding is anything to go by and her trainer was complimentary in his Stable Tour. She is hugely respected along with Kosac d’Oudairies, but ZAMEK made a nice bumper debut for these owners when he was trained by Paul Nicholls and edges preference on this hurdling debut.
Race Statistics
Race-specific statistics are not provided in the sources.
Chances Assessment of Top Two
Horse
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suitability
Kosac D’Oudairies
Strong pedigree (3m point winner) and demonstrated relentless galloping to win a bumper on heavy ground.
Making hurdling debut after a 263-day absence.
Bred to stay, performed well on heavy ground.
Our Amigo
Stoutly bred and ran well (3rd) last time despite the trip being too sharp for him.
Likely needs further than the 2m trip.
Suitable for further/longer trip than 2m.
2.45 At The Races Supports SGWeek25 Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 4)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Followcato (4/1)
Risk De Pluie (6/1)
Recent Form and Comments
Horse
Recent Form & Trainer Comments
Followcato
Form figures 5373-U. Was runner-up in an Irish point (3m, soft/heavy). Ran fair races over hurdles but unseated rider at the second fence on chase debut here last week (second favourite). Could play a part.
Risk De Pluie
Form figures 4/322-. Winning UK pointer (3m, soft). Took well to chasing last term with three sound runs on his last three starts (2m-2m3f).
Spotlight Verdict
Winning Irish pointer STAR OF DIAMONDS is likely to make a better chaser than hurdler and is taken to get off the mark under rules on his chase/handicap debut. Immortal Fame (second choice) and Risk De Pluie are two others to consider.
Race Statistics
Age Groups (W-Pl-R): 4yo 0-2-8, 5yo 4-3-15, 6yo 1-2-12, 7yo 1-1-10, 8yo 2-0-5, 9yo 0-1-4, 10yo 0-1-3.
Fate of Favourites: 12131321.
Trainer Records (in this race): Ben Pauling 1-0-1.
Chances Assessment of Top Two
Horse
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suitability
Followcato
Consistent over hurdles; runner-up pedigree in a point.
Unseated rider early on chase debut last week.
Needs to demonstrate better jumping ability for chasing.
Risk De Pluie
Winning pointer; three sound runs over fences last term.
Last ran 276 days ago; previous chase runs were shorter than 2m6f.
The longer trip (2m6f) should suit.
3.15 Download The At The Races App Handicap Hurdle (Class 3)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Scorpio Rising (15/8)
Whatsupwithyou (8/1)
Recent Form and Comments
Horse
Recent Form & Trainer Comments
Scorpio Rising
Form figures 33-1. Justified favouritism in Perth maiden (2m4f, soft) on reappearance. Building on last season’s promise (331 form figures). In excellent hands.
Whatsupwithyou
Form figures 3162-P. Veteran whose Cheltenham reappearance effort (pulled up) is best forgiven as the rider lost irons. Returns to calmer waters.
Spotlight Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo SKI LODGE (nap) has an attractive opening mark judged on some of his form and is taken to make a successful reappearance. Scorpio Rising, another handicap debutant who looks open to further progress, is feared most.
Race Statistics
Race-specific statistics are not provided in the sources.
Chances Assessment of Top Two
Horse
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suitability
Scorpio Rising
Highly progressive, winning last time; making handicap debut open to further progress.
None obvious, but stepping up in class for handicap debut.
Proven to handle 2m4f on soft ground.
Whatsupwithyou
Experienced veteran returning to easier competition.
Pulling up last time (albeit excused due to lost irons); figures lower in calculation than unexposed rivals.
Returning to calmer waters.
3.50 Sky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap Chase (Class 5)
TimeWise Master Top Two Rated
Jorebel (5/2)
No No Fizz (5/1)
Recent Form and Comments
Horse
Recent Form & Trainer Comments
Jorebel
Form figures 3-1112. Has won three handicap hurdles since September and was a 3l second two weeks ago. Up another 3lb for this chase debut. Running well and has no fitness issues.
No No Fizz
Form figures 1524-3. Is 7lb higher than for her last hurdle win. Jumping lacked fluency when last of three on switch to fences at Fakenham. That run leaves her with a bit to prove.
Spotlight Verdict
Second choice Jorebel brings momentum into his chase debut and has to be feared, together with Rocks Up Late and Irish Chorus. MUTUAL RESPECT has compiled a solid record over fences and it’s easy to envisage him leaving behind his recent reappearance effort at Bangor, which was respectable.
Trainer Records: Trainer records specific to this race are not available in the provided snippets.
Chances Assessment of Top Two
Horse
Strengths
Weaknesses
Suitability
Jorebel
Brings significant momentum from recent hurdle wins (1112); highly fit.
Chasing debut is a significant unknown; up 3lb in the weights.
Running well presently.
No No Fizz
Recently placed (3rd).
Jumping lacked fluency on chase debut; rated 7lb higher than last hurdle win; has a bit to prove over fences.
Chase experience is limited and mixed.
This comprehensive report covers all requested information for the Lingfield fixtures. The TimeWise Master rating, acting like a detailed engine analysis, points towards the most mechanistically efficient runners, while the Spotlight Verdict provides crucial context regarding form, trainers’ confidence, and jockey changes, serving as the expert driver commentary.
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