The vagaries of the British summer have
even affected the Polytrack at Lingfield, where the going is
currently standard to slow, but that shouldn’t unduly hinder Dorian
Gray, who looks poised for a bold bid in the Exclusive Spread
Betting Starspreads.com Handicap (3.50) at the Surrey course during horse racing today. The son of Coral-Eclipse winner So You Think could find no
extra in the closing stages when only third of six, beaten 7¼
lengths, behind Comrade In Arms at Wolverhampton four weeks ago, but
that was in 0-80 company, so he should appreciate easing back in
grade off a 1lb lower mark.
Dorian Gray is entitled to improve a
little for his Wolverhampton run – his first for 79 days – and,
even if he doesn’t, he looks handicapped well enough to take what
is, at best, a modest contest by the scruff of the neck. Lingfield
isn’t, generally, a course where horses who like to force the pace
excel, but with no obvious front runner in opposition Dorian Gray
could be gifted a soft lead and, if so, should be a tough nut to
crack.
Selection: Lingfield 3.50 Dorian
Gray to win 14/1