TimeformBlog

Our first bet of the day is the William Haggas-trained Dark Ambition in the nursery at Lingfield (15:30). He was very green when well held in three quick runs in maidens last month, but shaped well on his nursery debut at Salisbury last time. Making the running that day, he kept on well to finish a close fourth to Bu Naaji. The form of that run sets the standard in what looks an ordinary contest and Dark Ambition should be able to open his account this afternoon.

Next we're off to Carlisle where Abidhabidubai has a good chance of making it two wins on the bounce in the claimer (15:40). Although a consistent sort, it would be fair to say that the John Quinn-trained filly has proved a tad frustrating with string of placed efforts prior to landing a claimer at Redcar last time. She battled on better than has often been the case that day and given that consistency counts for a lot at this level, she looks sure to go close today.

Last but by no means least, we come to Sheila's Buddy who drops down to claiming company for the first time at Wolverhampton (18:10) this evening. He holds strong claims in this grade based on his efforts when runner-up three times in maiden company and with the step up to a mile sure to suit, he should finally get his head in front this evening.

Recommendations
Back Dark Ambition @ 4.2 15:30 Lingfield
Back Abidhabidubai @ 1.81 15:40 Carlisle
Back Sheila's Buddy @ 4.4 15:35 Wolverhampton

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