2:05 Lingfield Tips

Captain Fox shaped well at Newmarket despite racing too keenly, showing clear improvement. Handles this surface, is bred for further, and looks primed to progress again up in trip.

Captain Fox, if replicating juvenile form last year, will have a huge say. Proceed accordingly. A chance is taken on Sovereign Bay, who has the benefit of a recent run against the Hughes runner with a decent second on debut earlier in the month. The horse finished two places behind him when he went in earlier in the week, which suggests the form could be decent. Certainly know more today.

The Bureau Club is a 3-year-old filly who hasn't raced in major or minor races yet and has a pedigree suited to one mile. She has potential, but it's all tied to the pedigree. While the trainer isn't known for early performers, the runner has potential, and I will take her up on this as a risky each-way placer.