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Dream Boy can double up over fences
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Luckless pair could finally get their day at Lingfield
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Following a well fought victory on his first start over fences under Rules at Wetherby, six-year-old gelding Dream Boy attempts to back up that performance with another winning effort here under Sam Coltherd. He jumped well on the whole on that occasion and had to dig deep to finish in front, battling hard whilst displaying a good attitude.
Previously, the likeable gelding had shown some promise in a bumper and over hurdles. He finished fourth in both of his first starts under Rules, including when seven-lengths behind Little Miss Dante, subsequently placed in Listed company, when sent off at odds of 40/141.00. He was then a decent fifth to Florida Dreams at Ayr before winning his maiden hurdle at Kelso, shaping as though a switch to chasing and a step up in trip would suit.
On his penultimate start in May, he showed his stamina capabilities over an extended two-and-three-quarter-miles, suggesting a step up in trip would suit and, following a debut victory over fences at Wetherby, in which he stayed on well to prevail over Hurlerontheditch, this step up to an extended three-miles should suit.
He jumped well enough displaying plenty of tenacity when last seen, and, from only a 3lb higher mark, he has the credentials to record successive victories and remain unbeaten over fences. The former point-to-point winner brings winning experience over the trip into the race, which should hold him in good stead.
Trained by Stuart Coltherd, this son of Yorgunnabelucky is one to keep on side.
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Ed Dunlop-trained No Surrender has been out of luck this season, running well in most of his appearances without getting the run of the races.
Following a mid-summer break, he has been running over a mile-and-a-quarter to good effect, staying on from the back of the field, but unable to challenge for the major honours.
Now 13lbs lower than when making his seasonal reappearance in May, the four-year-old gelding has been threatening to return to winning ways and this could be a nice opportunity for him to do so.
The addition of first-time cheekpieces could inspire him to victory given he's likely to focus more on the task in hand. He has perhaps taken some time to get up to top speed in recent outings, rallying and flying home late when the race is lost.
The headgear should allow him to keep driving forward when asked for an effort and the finishing kick, which could be what's needed for him to return to the winners' enclosure.
No Surrender isn't one to give up on just yet, as he's well handicapped and has the potential to progress much higher than his current mark suggests. If things finally go his way, he could prove tough to beat under Daniel Muscutt.
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Experienced gelding Tyger Bay is another runner at Lingfield for whom things haven't fallen right in recent months.
Following back-to-back wins in April, at Catterick and Bath respectively, the Conrad Allen-trained contender then finished a neck second when attempting a hat-trick at Kempton, from a mark of 80 with 5lb claimer Joe Leavy aboard, but following an 85-day break, his form figures of 98087 leave a lot to be desired.
His finishing positions fail to reflect his level of performance however, as at Kempton in September when upped in class, he was an eye-catcher despite being sent off at odds of 66/167.00 under 3lb claimer William Carver.
Coming from the rear of the field, he was unable to find a clear passage on the rail and as a result wasn't able to get into top gear in the straight, beaten only three-and-a-quarter-lengths by winner Drama, with the progressive Heathcliff in second.
He has received plenty of market support in both of his previous two outings, being sent off at 11/26.50 on both occasions, but he hasn't quite fired and replicated his previous effort at Kempton, despite now being on an 8lb lower mark than in that effort.
The seven-year-old has form figures of 41113450843 over course-and-distance, including a third-placed finish to Annaf, with Silky Wilkie in second, from a mark of 84 here last year. He's well handicapped and should be able to make the frame at the least, capable of recording another victory in familiar surroundings under George Wood.
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Donald McCain-trained Winchmore Hill is an intriguing contender on his return to action in this 2m1f contest.
Purchased for £150,000 following a narrow defeat to Kamsinas in a Loughrea point-to-point, the son of top National Hunt stallion Walk In The Park failed to make an impression following a 714-day absence at Kelso in March, but should improve plenty for that outing.
If he is fit and ready on his return, he could outrun his current double-figure odds under Brian Hughes and be good enough to make the frame. He has clearly displayed class in the past, with Kamsinas significantly franking the form of his sole point appearance, and this seven-year-old should have plenty more to give.
The drop in trip should suit on pedigree as he is out of Hats And Heels, a winner over two miles plus 2m3f, who has produced progeny such as White Hard Lady and Hamundarson, both of whom excelled over shorter distances up to an intermediate trip. His dam is a daughter of Great Cullen, a half-sister to Joe Cullen, a Champion Bumper winner, which would suggest there is plenty of speed and class in the pedigree.
Although Winchmore Hill has come from the point sphere, there is enough evidence to suggest this distance could be suitable, especially considering Kamsinas has gone on to be effective over the minimum trips, too.
Winchmore Hill comes into this race with a fascinating profile, and he could be able to spring a surprise.
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