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14:00 Lingfield
Ravensbourne 7/2 Bet365, 3/1 WHill, 888
1 point win
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Ravensbourne ran with credit over this course and distance 18 days ago and looks a solid contender here with a repeat performance. That effort marked her stable debut for Michael Keady following a switch from Hilal Kobeissi, and it hinted she won’t be long in getting off the mark for her new yard.
Midfield in the early stages, she didn’t get the clearest of runs when the race developed in the straight. However, once she was out of the pocket, she ran on well for third, finishing with purpose but unable to threaten the front-running winner. That performance earned her a Paceform Figure of 77, the best last-time-out figure on offer in this field and one that warrants upgrading given the circumstances.
The addition of first-time blinkers could help extract further improvement, and as a 3-year-old, she may have more potential to progress than her mainly older, more exposed rivals. Jockey Andrea Pinna takes a useful 7 pounds off her back, and all things considered, Ravensbourne looks like a value win bet.
14:30 Lingfield
Mc Loven 7/2 Bet365, 3/1 WHill, 888
1 point win
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Mc Loven boasts a strong all-weather record of 1, 1, 4, 3 and is of interest returning to artificial surfaces here. As a previous course-and-distance winner, he handles these conditions well and was only collared close to home when looking the likely winner at this track back in September.
Given a 99-day break since that effort, he could well have strengthened up, especially as he is still only 3 years old. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see further improvement from this speedy sort. Known for his fast starts and forward-going style, Mc Loven routinely takes the lead early, a tactic that has become something of a trademark for him. If he manages to grab the lead here as expected, he could prove very difficult to peg back.
His Paceform Figure of 87 from his last outing highlights that he was in good form at the time, and he looks like an all-weather sprinter to follow over the winter under the care of Simon Dow. With Tommie Jakes claiming a handy 5 pounds, Mc Loven has every chance of making his mark here, and a win bet is recommended.