Greta Winner

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There were twelve (4) and (5) graded races, Thursday, with nine of them being successful. Six were won by the clear top rated, three by the 2nd top rated (two of them joint), and three races were unsuccessful.

Rising Kheleyf tried his best but just couldn't muster any extra in the final furlong. The seven pound penalty didn't beat him, he was simply beaten by a better horse on the day.

Friday is nothing special. There are some races to look at with a view to betting, but not many. Bollin Greta (4-40 Musselburgh) ran as if blowing off the cobwebs on her seasonal debut, showing that she was ready for an early season win. She progressed well last backend and looks to have continued that over the winter. She is half sister to numerous sprinters (Bollin Joanne et al) and to one very useful stayer: the 2002 St Leger winner Bollin Eric. Her sire, Mtoto, has blessed her with some staying power and she may even get two miles in time - which will open up a lot of handicap opportunities as she progresses further this summer. Sonny Sam seems the most likely of her rivals, having run a very good debut for the Fahey yard last month. He should win this year - hopefully not tomorrow.

Henry Cecil has a good chance tomorrow. I don't usually get too involved with All Weather racing, but Montebria (5-05 Lingfield) looks to be worth at least a small interest. Her trainer has a reasonable record with 4-Y-Os (though not at Lingfield) and she seems to have been brought steadily along with a third season campaign in mind. Judging from the limited number of runs she has had, 10f seems likely to be her best trip. And as she seems best on good, fast ground, the unusual demands of quirky Lingfield should suit her.

Have a good Friday (now, there's a collection of words that remind me of the first of two holidays I have this year....).