71 Expert View: Bit keen, hit the line well after not getting best of runs beaten 1/2l off this mark here last time; off a short-break; suited by 7f, acts on a sound surface; mark competitive still.
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20:10 Lingfield 22 Jul 2026
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71 Expert View: Scored by 1 1/4l off a 4lb lower mark at Doncaster three starts back; much below form tenth beaten 20l off 72 last time, same mark here; effective 7/8f, acts on good to soft, good, good to firm and AW; needs to bounce back.
73 Expert View: Ran roughly to current level beaten 6l in a handicap at Pontefract last time; visor first time; trainer in form; effective 7f/8f, acts on a sound surface; in terrible form and needs a lot more.
76 Expert View: Ran back to form down in trip and back on turf beaten a length off this mark at Yarmouth last time; effective 7/8f, acts on both sides of good; can go well again.
71 Expert View: Scored by 2 1/2l off a 6lb lower mark at Doncaster penultimate start; much below form 14th beaten 44l off 71 last time, same mark here; off a short-break; suited by 7f, acts on fast ground; should be capable of bouncing back.
71 Expert View: Below form down in trip beaten 7 1/4l in a handicap at Leicester last time; in good form prior; tongue-tie first time; effective 7f, acts on soft and good; step back up in distance a positive.
78 Expert View: Improved despite bare result beaten 4l in a novice at Kempton last time; effective 7f, bred to a miler, acts on good and AW; needs to settle, and maybe another step up in trip, but has a chance on handicap debut.
72 Expert View: Below form beaten 6 1/4l in a handicap at Epsom last time; effective 7/8f, best form on AW, acts on fast ground; more needed.
Verdict
HILLTOP was denied a clear run before staying on well to finish third beaten half a length here last time and remains on a competitive mark. She can go close again back from a short break. Kaori returned to form when stepped back to a mile at Yarmouth and, with her mark easing further, she could go well again over this shorter trip. Stormy Music improved despite the bare result at Kempton and, with further progress possible on handicap debut, she is not without a chance.
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 7f | 1:19.41 |