Horse Racing Tips: Katie Midwinter's best bets on Monday including 11/1 Lingfield fancy

Ayr, 15:30 - Back Thats My Boy Luke @ 4/15.00

5 (2)

Thats My Boy Luke

• J: David Allan
• T: Tim Easterby
• F: 7158-4704

• SBK 4/1
• EXC 5.7

Dropping in class from a mark of 58, Thats My Boy Luke is one to note under David Allan as he could be capable of a bold showing. He hasn't been able to threaten for the major honours in four runs so far this year but he could fare better as he's eased in class and makes appeal at the weights.

Now 5lb below his last winning mark at Ripon last term, the Tim Easterby-trained gelding is well treated from his current rating if returning to his best. He recorded a convincing three-length success when rated 1lb higher this time last year, and could land another victory in July.

Ayr, 17:05 - Back Inappropriate @ 11/26.50

1 (4)

Inappropriate (Ire)

• J: Conor Whiteley
• T: Ewan Whillans
• F: 12/02-6243

• SBK 3/1
• EXC 4.9

Ewan Whillans-trained Inappropriate put in a creditable effort on yard debut when last seen to finish third at odds of 66/167.00 in a competitive 10-runner Carlisle handicap. Whilst he was no match for the dominant winner, Wine Dark Sea, on that occasion, he was able to outrun his odds to make the frame and could fare well in this contest from an unchanged mark fo 75 in calmer waters.

The five-year-old gelding has won twice on the Flat previously along with two hurdling successes. He has finished second on three occasions in this code too from a similar mark, and may be worth keeping onside.

Lingfield, 18:40 - Back Majestic Wave E/W @ 11/112.00

5 (11)

Majestic Wave

• J: Paddy Bradley
• T: Simon Dow
• F: 000609-97

• SBK 9/1
• EXC 2.52

Four-year-old gelding Majestic Wave has dropped to a mark of 62, having once been rated 89, and could be capable of an improved effort, dropped 3lb for his latest run over course-and-distance.

Whilst he's failed to show much form over the past year for Simon Dow, he did run well to finish fourth on yard debut in much deeper waters when rated 27lb higher, before featuring in a Newmarket handicap won by Double Rush. He shaped with some promise as a juvenile for John O'Donoghue and could be capable of a resurgence having shown to possess ability against tougher opponents in the past.

Bet of the day: Windsor, 19:20 - Back Amazonian Dream @ 4/15.00

9 (8)

Amazonian Dream (Ire)

• J: Oisin Murphy
• T: Rod Millman
• F: 83203572

• SBK 7/2
• EXC 5.7

Course-and-distance winner Amazonian Dream finished a decent second when last seen, previously been beaten only a length at Kempton earlier in the term. He's proven he still retains plenty of ability and is now 17lb lower than his last winning mark on a rating of 72.

Once again equipped with cheekpieces here, which worked well when first tried at Lingfield in February, when beaten only half-a-length by Hierarchy, the experienced seven-year-old could return to the winners' enclosure under Oisin Murphy.

He has proven himself from a much higher rating in the past and, having been seen to decent effect so far this term, this may be his time to strike and record a ninth career win.

Lingfield, 19:40 - Back Love You More @ 3/14.00

5 (7)

Love You More

• J: Billy Loughnane
• T: Joseph Parr
• F: 3888-2707

• SBK 3/1
• EXC 4.7

Still seeking a first career win in her 14th appearance, Love You More could be worth keeping the faith in as she has shown some ability with a couple of placed efforts and was well supported into 3/14.00 when beaten two-lengths at Windsor following a slow start when last seen. 

Things haven't fallen right for the Bated Breath filly as of yet, but with a favourable trip she should be capable of shedding her maiden tag and has in-form rider Billy Loughnane aboard for the first time.

The four-year-old, trained by Joseph Parr, has caught the eye on occasion and, following a promising run, may be able to finally finish with her head in front to make it 14th time lucky.

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