I doubt we get a massive price about Mahboob ahead of the 4.25pm at Lingfield, but I could not fail to notice that Jim Crowley travels to Lingfield for just the one ride on board the Gosden’s once raced four-year-old.
He was unraced as a juvenile and is clearly a backward sort, but he travelled well and quickened up in the style of a decent horse to win by a neck over course and distance last December, which for me is the mark of a potentially decent animal.
How far he goes is another question, but he is not being aimed too high just yet and although the Archie Watson trained Lakota Brave looks a serios rival with his fitness advantage, I still feel the Sea The Stars gelding could be different gravy.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Mahboob 4.25pm Lingfield 8/15 Bet365