Land Seeks to Score at Lingfield

Good Morning/Evening Racing fans, I trust we are all rested for a big weekend of racing and to hopefully make a bit of money. Last week was a bit of a damp squib with none of the three runners doing too much, but we will hopefully leave that well behind today. They go to post today at Ascot who stage their yearly Sodexo Clarence House Chase (formerly known as the Victor Chandler) where Sire De Grugy is a warm order. They also race at Haydock who hold the Peter Marsh as well as three other Grade 2 events in which we see Ptit Zig take on Melodic Rendezvous. The supporting cards today come from Lingfield, Naas and Taunton if it passes a precautionary inspection at 7:30am.

As always we have a video prepared for you covering today's racing, joining me this week are a couple of the regulars in @Calummadell and @Adamwebb121. Find the show in the link below and let us know your fancies either on twitter or in the comments section below. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR6lp3ie79g

Also before we start today's selections id like to ask of a favour from you all, which is rare for me! Late last year a good friend of mine lost his mother to MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Along with 3 other mentalists he is running the Brighton Marathon in April in honour of Helen Cook and to raise money for MS Research Treatment and Education. It would mean a lot to me and to Rob if you could sponsor them as Helen wasn't just a mother but a dear friend to... Well, everyone she ever met. If you have a winner today please have a think about sponsoring Rob, Jack, Tom and Matt. Thank you very much, lets raise some money!! Oh did I mention they are all running as Teletubbies!?

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Once again, thank you very much for sponsoring if you do, if not then no worries :)

Now, onto today's selections!!

2:25 Ascot - Get Back In Line

We start today off with the Jonjo O'Neill trained Get Back In Line, who was running a big race in the Gerry Feilden on seasonal reappearance when unseating two out. He has only graced the racecourse with his presence three times but looked full of potential on the first two outings at Plumpton and Catterick. He started off in a strong Novice hurdle when second to his useful stable mate Mr Watson under today's jockey Maurice Linehan. He went one better next time out at Catterick when winning nicely over a longer trip beating King Of The Wolds by two and a half lengths. I would be surprised if he isn't off a winning mark today especially with a 5 pound claimer on board, who in my mind is the best claimers around at the moment. (5/1)

2:35 Lingfield - Seek The Fair Land

Lee Carter trains a course specialist here in Seek The Fair Land who seldom runs a poor race at Lingfield and proved that once more when 2nd over course and distance last time. He reopposes Valmina that day who beat him by three quarters of a length but he faces the selection on 3 pound worse terms today. Seek The Fair Land was raised 2 pounds for that effort after being forced wide round the home turn, when the winner got a dream split late on. In truth he would probably be best over 7 furlongs here but has more than enough pace to win over a furlong shorter, so expect him to be finishing fast and late. One last mention that the in form Louis Steward takes off a very valuable 7 pounds meaning he is running off 18 pounds lower than his last winning mark. Seek The Fair Land to find the Lingfield winners enclosure once more. (6/1)

3:15 Haydock - Katenko

Today would appear an all or bust task for Katenko in a sense that if he doesn't win today the Gold Cup dream for this year could be over. He made his seasonal reappearance in the Hennessy and was still travelling strongly when he fell at the 14th fence but jumped very well before that mistake. He then had an outing at Aintree just a week later and was disappointing to say the least in a race he would win if 100% fit. It is best to forget that run after a potentially well needed break to get his confidence back when jumping a fence. There is every chance that he is still of a fairly low mark as I still dont think we have seen the best of Katenko, but if he shows that today he will be very hard to stop. Katenko to win with the main danger being Vino Griego after an impressive Sandown display. (9/2) 

3:50 Haydock - Wuff

First of all id like to say what an incredible name this horse has and I'm not barking mad to fancy it... Anybody get the pun? No? Ok we'll carry on then. He first caught my eye when second to Desoto County on his debut bumper run, he is the type of horse that isn't built for bumper races at all yet almost made all. Since then he has run over hurdles at Uttoxeter when beating the promising Allow Dallow with a fantastic battling display. Turning for home he looked beaten but then stamina kicked in to get up late in the race under today's jockey, Paddy Brennan who was in good form in the week. He looks the perfect horse to take to these fixed brush hurdles and a fast pace would be a huge positive. Wuff to take his tally to 2 from 2 over hurdles in Terrier like fashion... Ok fine ill stop now!! (No Price Yet)

4:15 Lingfield - Dutchartcollector

We round off today's blog with a Gary Moore runner at Lingfield in what could be a big day for the yard with Sire De Grugy and Vino Griego out. Dutchartcollector should be able to give him at least one winner in the last after last time losing his maiden tag at Kempton. There is no doubt in my mind that he is a better horse than a rating of 64 and over a further 2 furlongs than last time he should be too good for these. Throughout the whole race last time George Baker was pushing him along which was odd but after he showed enough speed for 6 furlongs previously. It could just be that he was winning when having an off day which could mean he is thrown in today. Dutchartcollector to follow up his win last time. (10/3)

NAP - Seek The Fair Land
Nb - Get Back In Line

Happy Punting as always, Good Luck!!