The All-Weather tracks at Lingfield and Newcastle host a packed Monday card, with the spotlight firmly on the in-form five-year-old Harlington as he attempts a remarkable four-timer in the day's feature race.
Harlington Chases History in Finale
The Download The At The Races App Handicap (5.25) at Lingfield sees Charlie Clover's charge looking to extend a winning streak that began in January. Having finished second on his stable debut, Harlington has since rattled off three consecutive victories, including a success over today's course and distance of a mile and a quarter. He now faces his toughest test yet, racing off a career-high handicap mark.
A significant boost comes with the booking of top jockey Tom Marquand, who takes the ride for the first time. The main threat in the ten-runner field appears to be Victors Spirit, trained by Neil King, who arrives fresh from a maiden victory just nine days ago and sports a first-time hood. Others to note include Roger Teal's The Hare Rail, who races off a career-low mark, and the intriguing Golden Circet, having his first run after a wind operation.
Newcastle Action: Analogical Seeks Compensation
Up at Newcastle, the second race (6.00) is a competitive six-runner handicap. Analogical, trained by Sir Mark Prescott, will be looking to go one better after suffering agonizingly close defeats in his last two outings, beaten by a nose and a short head. He drops back in trip in his quest for a third career win.
He faces a stern challenge from Mao Shang Won, who was denied a hat-trick seventeen days ago after previous wins at Newcastle and Doncaster. Daniel Tudhope returns to the saddle. The consistent Clansman, a previous course and distance winner, also demands respect as he seeks an eighth career victory.
Lingfield Fillies' Handicap
Earlier on the Lingfield card (3.21), Sea Of Charm will be a popular choice in the Joan Butcher 90th Birthday Fillies' Handicap. The Georgina Nicholls-trained filly has won three of her last five starts, and regular pilot William Cox is back aboard. Rose Cotton, a winner on her handicap debut in January, steps up in trip after a recent defeat as favourite.
Monday's Key Race: 5.25 Lingfield
Feature Horse: Harlington
Mission: Fourth consecutive win
Jockey: Tom Marquand (first ride)
Chief Rival: Victors Spirit
Key Takeaways
- Harlington bids for a fourth straight win under new jockey Tom Marquand in Lingfield's 5.25 handicap, racing off a career-high mark.
- At Newcastle, Analogical seeks a third career win after two narrow defeats, facing the hat-trick seeking Mao Shang Won.
- Sea Of Charm, a triple winner from her last five runs, is the one to beat in Lingfield's fillies' handicap (3.21).
- The day's action also includes promising types like the expensive yearling Behike at Lingfield and the well-bred Ziata at Newcastle.
Monday's racing is live on Sky Sports Racing, with further coverage and form available via Sky Sports.