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Betway Conditions Stakes | 2m½f | 4yo+ | Sky
There is a smattering of quality in this Fast-Track Qualifier for All-Weather Finals Day at Lingfield and that s particularly true of Mekong, who comes straight out of a Group 1.
That wasn t just any Group 1, either. Mekong was last seen competing in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in June, when he finished 23 lengths behind Stradivarius in fifth.
He never got into that race after a slow start and was evidently outclassed, but this time it s Mekong who could outclass his rivals now he is dropped significantly in grade.
This time last year Mekong was enjoying the sunshine in the Middle East, where he produced solid efforts to finish fourth in a Listed handicap at Meydan and second in a valuable event at Riyadh. A reproduction of either run would give him a big chance here.
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By Andrew Atkinson
Trainer Karl Burke, based at Spigot Lodge, Middleham, saddles Lord Of The Lodge (4.05) tipped each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info in the Betway Class 2 Conditions Stakes over 6 furlongs at Wolverhampton on Boxing Day.
Ridden by Harrison Shaw, Lord Of The Lodge ran in Class 1 company in the July Cup at Newmarket and featured in C1 races at York, Newbury and Royal Ascot in 2019.
“I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas,” said Harrison ahead of the Boxing Day meeting.
At Wincanton Milton Harris saddles Jacamar (2.45) in the Pertempts Network Handicap Hurdle C2 over 2m 5f selected each-way by fromthehorsesmouth.info.