Lingfield each-way tip (1600): Drop in class boosts Tawtheef’s chances after wind op
Al Agaila ridden by James Doyle at Lingfield
The last race on Lingfield’s afternoon card might look like a one-horse race, but there’s a few in the line-up looking to make sure the hot favourite has to work hard for his prize money.
16:00 Lingfield: Always Gamble Responsibly with BetUK Classified Stakes (1 mile 2 furlongs)
The move to James Owen’s yard at the end of last year has triggered a scintillating start to 2024 for Destinado, whose storming four-length victory at Southwell six days ago crowned three January outings that had also brought a stable debut success at Wolverhampton three weeks ago.
Another quick turnaround suggests connections are keen to make the most of this stellar run of form, but while he appears to merit the favourite tag, his short price opens the door for potentially more attractive value elsewhere.
Well Prepared and Forever Proud both have the credentials to feature among the places, but the most interesting prospect is the only course-and-distance winner in the line-up, Tawfeeth.
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Admittedly, that success came 20 months and 14 winless outings ago, but it’s worth noting that the four best performances of his career (two wins and two runners-up) all came after an extended break, so he clearly performs well when fresh.
He reappears here after a three-month lay-off that also involved wind surgery, so he could well be primed to hit the ground running again here in the experienced and capable hands of Kieran Shoemark.
Also in Tawfeeth's favour is a drop in class that sees him compete at 0-50 level for the first time in his career - all the horses that beat him last time out at Brighton in October were rated higher than any he will face here, so he could well punch above his weight in this company.
Suggested best bet: Tawfeeth each-way in the 16:00 at Lingfield
- Tip advised by EachWayDaily on Tipstrr
