Wednesday’s live action on Sky Sports Racing comes from from Lingfield, Southwell and Bath and features some interesting young horses like Northern Ruler.
3.10 Lingfield – Northern Ruler looks to break maiden in nice novice
Northern Ruler is bidding to make it third-time lucky in the Get Raceday Ready / EBF Novice Stakes (3.10).
William Haggas’ three-year-old has run well in both of his starts at Windsor and Yarmouth when finishing second behind Roi De France and James Webb respectively. The Clipper Logistics-owned son of Kingman went off at odds of 10/11 last time and was eye-catching in the way he stayed on. This could be a nice opportunity and he sets the standard.
Sea Journey makes her seasonal debut for John and Thady Gosden. She is a daughter of Group One-winning mare Journey and was a promising fourth on her debut in November at Newmarket when she showed signs of greenness, but the experience should bring her on.
Mirador made a winning debut as a two-year-old at Deauville last August, but, after falling short last time out, he will need to bounce back here.
4.28 Southwell – Fleurman features in competitive staying handicap
Fleurman headlines the competitive Get Raceday Ready Handicap (4.28). Olly Murphy’s charge has dropped to a rating of 90 after a few disappointing runs but was once rated 99 and he has been competing in deep staying handicaps at festivals such as Ascot and Goodwood. He takes a drop in class here in search of his first win since February 2023.
The once-Derby-touted-type Pappano, the mount of Rab Havlin, is among his rivals. Having run in three-year-old races at big meetings, he is held in high regard and this drop in grade, combined with a step up in trip to 1m 6f, could see him show more progression, especially after the gelding operation.
Cock And Bull has had a busy season, climbing the ratings, but his recent exploits in the Racing League suggest he is in the grip of the handicapper.
4.42 Bath – Ciara Pearl tops weights
Ciara Pearl tops the weights in the EBF Fillies’ Handicap (4.42) for Daniel and Clare Kubler. The four-year-old has produced some decent form in winning at Sandown before a gallant second at Salisbury and looks to make another bold showing off a career-high mark.
The Gosdens could be in for a good day with another runner lining up for Lady Bamford. Divine Presence made a winning handicap debut at Wolverhampton despite looking green but then disappointed stepping up in trip at Newbury.
Ville Natale has been a shade disappointing since looking like a smart prospect in novice contests.
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