Vertueux hot favourite for Crowhurst Handicap at Lingfield
Vertueux is likely to come up with an impressive run in the Class 6 Crowhurst Handicap, taking place at Lingfield on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. With a cash prize of £1,704, the 2-mile-long race will commence at 02:30.
The 13-member line-up comprises of:
VERTUEUX,
BLUE COSSACK,
GALIOTTO,
MISS TENACIOUS,
WALDSEE,
EXTREMELY SO,
PRINCE CHARLEMAGNE,
VALDAN,
TECKTAL,
RED CURRENT,
SIX OF CLUBS,
DELORAIN, and
KEEP A WELCOME.
It will not be a straightforward outing for any one, as every contestant is aiming for a win ahead of next month’s Cheltenham Festival.
Vertueux has the highest chances to prevail, as the seven-year-old is coming into this contest with a convincing win under his belt.
Tony Carroll’s horse was delighted to watch at the start of this month, when he clinched a comprehensive triumph in the Racing Excellence All Weather "Hands And Heels" Apprentice Series Handicap at Wolverhampton.
He was prominent right through the competition, finishing first by a decent margin of a length and quarter.
Having nabbed a decisive win at Wolverhampton, Vertueux is stepping into this contest with strong claims.
The rest of the pack will be slightly under pressure against him, but the horse still cannot take anything for granted.
Blue Cossack will be a huge threat to Vertueux.
On February 2, the four-year-old displayed a marvellous show in the Enjoy The Punters Package Group Offer Handicap, where he finished second by a nose.
Competing Fantino, Pat Murphy came up with a late challenge, and had every chance to secure victory at one stage.
Blue Cossack will look to add a finishing touch this time around to grab his first win this year.
Miss Tenacious will also look to fancy her chances. After having a fair performance over hurdles, the mare is aiming to make an impact on the Flat track.
In last month’s Check Betfair Before You Bet Novices' Hurdle, she collected praises from all by ending up among the top three.
Vertueux is in great rhythm at the moment and therefore, it will be a tough outing for rest of the line-up. However, John Rutter’s owned colt cannot afford even a slight mistake, because the likes of Blue Cossack, and Miss Tenacious, will not give him a
second chance.
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