The final day of domestic action before Christmas and Lingfield host a busy nine-race card, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
12.00 Lingfield – Zip It Up and Needlepoint Lock Horn
By Richard Hannon Zip it up Everything is set up for an easy success on debut at Kempton in September and Lope de Vega looks to beat this daughter. £30 (12.00) in Free Bets with BetUK Novice Stakes Further improvement is expected under Liam Kennery.
Needlepoint Amy represents Murphy who has a few decent opportunities on the cards. A good winner on debut at Chantilly, he finished a creditable third under Chelmsford’s penalty and that form was evident by the runner-up.
Big Time Rascal And Brie Anna Poppy Complete the list.
12.30 Lingfield – Sovereign Knight bid to follow up recent success
Amy Murphy-trained Sovereign Knight Recorded his third all-weather success when scoring on this course and over the distance on his last outing and certainly feared this 3lb higher mark. Extra wins with BetUK Acca Club Handicap (12.30).
Mr. Cody Had his first all-weather success at Chelmsford last month and could set the standard under Warren Fentiman.
five winds Landed a similar event for trainer Jack Jones in his final start. Since then bought by Stephanie Cassidy Yard, despite this increase in class she is rated a major hazard.
mother Showed useful form on turf last year and a market watch is advised as he returns from break.
2.30 Lingfield – Twilight Fun & McLoven Competition Trappy Handicap
McLoven Running a better race since winning over this course and distance in July and Tommy Jakes is an eye-catching booking as he makes his first start for 99 days.
Twilight fun Chelmsford suffered a pair of handicaps earlier in the year before failing to complete a hat-trick at Wolverhampton last year. Up 1lb for that effort, he should be in the money in this similar heat.
Diamond Dreamer Here’s a three-time winner and honoree.
Watch every race at Lingfield live on Sky Sports Racing on Sunday 22 December.
