Our Lingfield racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Monday 18th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:20 and runs through to 16:57, with going reported as 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Travel Agent boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Ryan Moore has been in fine form here with 40 wins from 131 rides, Adam Kirby’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Lingfield
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Lingfield over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Yorkshire Evening Post | 28 | 18 | 64.29% | 85.71% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 29 | 18 | 62.07% | 65.52% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 30 | 15 | 50% | 66.67% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 24 | 12 | 50% | 79.17% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 34 | 15 | 44.12% | 70.59% |
14:20 – Sporting Times Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a tight little 1m2f handicap rather than a deep one, and it won’t take a world-beater to win it. Premier heads the market on his return and is an obvious player if ready after a break, while Dancing Tiger has already scored this season and arrives with a more straightforward recent profile. King’s Hand has been running consistently well and is another with solid claims from a handy low draw, but the lack of an advertised price makes him slightly harder to weigh up from a betting angle. Primo Lara is well treated on figures if bouncing back, though his recent form is ugly enough to make him a leap of faith. In a race where race fitness and track position could count for plenty, I’d rather side with the runners who have shown something lately.
Top Selections
1. Dancing Tiger – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Roger Teal | Form: 134-16 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 68
Dancing Tiger makes the most appeal because there is at least a bit of momentum behind him. He won on his reappearance before finding things tougher when sixth last time, but that doesn’t put me off in a race of this nature. His overall profile still reads well for a Class 5, and an 88 rating gives him every chance if he can settle into a nice rhythm around Lingfield. Marco Ghiani is a good booking for this sort of contest and Roger Teal’s runner looks one who can be ridden positively without overcomplicating matters. At 9/2, he looks a fair rather than flashy price, but he holds strong claims.
Bet: WIN
2. Panama Black – 10/1 with Betfair
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: Laura Mongan | Form: -45347 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 78
Panama Black is not the obvious one, but he does look the each-way value in a race lacking depth. He has been holding his form reasonably well without quite getting his head in front, and his figures suggest he is capable of being competitive from this mark. The 123lb is a help, and his Topspeed number of 78 stacks up better than plenty of these at the weights. He’ll need things to fall right, and he’s not one I’d want to be taking a skinny price about, but 10/1 is much more interesting. In an eight-runner handicap where a few have questions to answer, he appeals as the each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Dancing Tiger is the sensible win play given he has already shown winning form this season and doesn’t need much more to take this. For those looking beyond the head of the market, Panama Black makes each-way appeal at double-figure odds with three places on offer. Premier and King’s Hand are the obvious dangers if fully tuned up and getting the run of the race.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primo Lara | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Celestias Comet | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Dancing Tiger | 9/2 | 18/5 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Oman | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Premier | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Bobacious | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Panama Black | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Betfair) |
14:50 – Visit Sri Lanka Handicap
Race Details: 2m | Class 6 | Going: 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is not a deep Class 6 by any stretch, but it does have a clear shape to it. Balgowan arrives in obvious form after a win and a placed effort, and he is the one they all have to beat if reproducing that level back on the Flat. Charles Morin has been knocking on the door without getting his head in front and looks the most solid alternative, while Rogue Empire is another with enough recent form to get involved if seeing out the full 2m strongly. Smokey Malone is respected on the back of a productive spell, though his profile is a little less straightforward now the handicapper has caught up. In truth, plenty of these are exposed stayers and that makes this more about reliability than hidden potential.
Top Selections
1. Balgowan – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ashley Lewis | Trainer: Seamus Mullins | Form: 374-31 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 48
Balgowan is short enough, but there is a reason for that. He comes here off the back of a win and has been shaping like a thorough stayer in modest company, which is exactly what this race demands. His current mark of 73 is workable in this grade and, unlike plenty of these, he arrives with momentum rather than hope. Ashley Lewis knows him well enough and Seamus Mullins looks to have found a very suitable opening. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the least explaining to do and the strongest recent credentials. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Charles Morin – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Glennon | Trainer: Pat Phelan | Form: 3-4253 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 56
Charles Morin makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where consistency counts for a lot. His recent figures tell the story: he keeps running his race, he stays, and he has been competitive from this sort of mark without quite finding the finishing blow. A rating of 71 leaves him right in the mix and that Topspeed figure of 56 stacks up perfectly well at this level. James Glennon gets on well with these types for Pat Phelan, and at 9/2 he looks a fair price to be on the premises again. He may not be the most ruthless winner, but he is the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Balgowan is the percentage call and looks the right win bet given his recent profile and the weakness of much of this opposition. Charles Morin is the safer each-way option, especially with three places on offer, because he regularly runs to a level that should put him in the frame. Rogue Empire is the obvious danger if building on his latest third.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunar Power | 14/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Rogue Empire | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Smokey Malone | 15/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Regally Blonde | 15/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Balgowan | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Cherry Cola | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Charles Morin | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Capone | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Smith | 16/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| High Favour | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Golden Samba | 20/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
15:20 – Sporting Times/ Sri Lanka Awaits You EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative six-runner maiden rather than a deep one, with the market understandably focusing on the two who have already shown something. Notable Dream sets the standard on bare form after finishing third and posting the best published rating in the field, while Encounter arrives with the Ryan Moore angle for Simon Woods and is clearly expected to know his job first time. Bin Waary wasn’t disgraced when fourth on debut and should come forward for that initial experience, but he may need a bit more improvement than the principals. The rest are interesting only if the leading pair underperform, although Rafe’s Da Man represents a yard that does well with juveniles. In truth, this looks a race likely decided by class and professionalism rather than chaos.
Top Selections
1. Encounter – 7/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ryan Moore | Trainer: S Woods | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
Encounter is the obvious starting point. A newcomer in a race where the standard is only modestly established, he has the standout jockey booking in Ryan Moore and comes from a yard capable of readying one first time in the right spot. Drawn in stall 1, he ought to get a smooth trip, and in a small field that matters. At 7/4, he is no giveaway, but this does not look the fiercest maiden for the grade and the market confidence is easy to understand. If he has the expected level of ability, he should simply have too much class for these. Bet: WIN
2. Notable Dream – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: Marco Botti | Form: 3 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 22
Notable Dream brings the clearest piece of racecourse evidence to the table and that counts for plenty in juvenile maidens at this stage of the season. His third-place finish has substance in the context of this field, and a rating of 72 sets a perfectly fair benchmark for the newcomers to aim at. Marco Botti’s juveniles often improve with experience, so it would be no surprise if he stepped forward again here. The slight concern is the widest draw in six and the possibility that one of the debutants is above average, but at 9/4 he still makes solid each-way appeal in a race lacking depth beyond the front two. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Encounter is the win play, as this looks the type of maiden where a well-touted newcomer can outclass exposed rivals. Notable Dream is the sensible each-way option because he has already shown enough to hit the frame at the very least. Bin Waary is the main danger if improving sharply from debut, but the market leaders set the agenda.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bin Waary | 7/2 | 16/5 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Dashing Digger | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Encounter | 7/4 | 7/5 | 6/4 | 11/8 | 8/5 | 7/4 (Bet365) |
| Notable Dream | 9/4 | 85/40 | 85/40 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Theheatison | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
15:50 – Sporting Times/Sri Lanka Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little novice in numbers, but the shape of it is straightforward enough. Behike sets the standard by some margin on the figures after winning on his second start and achieving a rating of 99, which makes him the obvious one they all have to beat. Railwayman also arrives on the back of a win and looks the one most likely to ask a serious question, while Ray Mon Dough has already shown useful ability and is better judged on his debut success than his latest run. The rest need plenty of improvement, and with Elite Approach a non-runner the depth is thinner still. In truth, this is not an especially deep Class 4 novice, but there are one or two with enough promise to keep the favourite honest.
Top Selections
1. Behike – 4/6 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: George Scott | Form: 3-1 | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 65
Behike is hard to oppose. He stepped forward exactly as you’d want from first run to second, leaving that debut third behind when getting off the mark and doing it in a manner that suggests there is more to come. A mark of 99 already puts him clear of these on the numbers and, in a race lacking depth beyond the obvious trio, that gives him a major edge. David Egan is a good booking for this sort of sharp 6f test at Lingfield and George Scott’s colt looks the progressive sort in the field. At 4/6, you’re not stealing much, but he still makes the most solid win play. Bet: WIN
2. Ray Mon Dough – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Oliver Cole | Form: 1-6 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed:
Ray Mon Dough is the each-way angle if you want to take on the market just a touch. His profile is a little untidy after that 1-6 sequence, but the debut win showed ability and his rating of 94 says he is no back number in this company. He does need to bounce back from the latest effort, though this looks a realistic spot to do just that, especially with only a handful of rivals likely to be truly competitive. Hector Crouch is a positive booking and, at around 4/1, he appeals more as the horse to chase the favourite home than as one to confidently expect to beat him. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Behike is the win bet because he brings the strongest form, the best rating and the clearest scope for another step forward. For an each-way punt, Ray Mon Dough makes more appeal than the rest at the prices if forgiving his latest run. Railwayman is the obvious danger after his own win and is the one most likely to spoil the script.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behike | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 | 4/6 (Bet365) |
| Railwayman | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Ray Mon Dough | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Rianka | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Wayward Queen | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
16:22 – Sri Lanka Wonder Of Asia Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a lively little 6f handicap rather than a deep one, with a few arriving in proper nick and several older regulars now looking fairly exposed. Travel Agent is the obvious starting point after back-to-back wins and, despite the rise in the weights, he still looks the one they all have to beat if progressing again. Spendmore Lane also comes here on a sharp upward curve and is respected, though stall 9 asks a question. Among the more battle-hardened types, Whenthedealinsdone has been knocking on the door and Recon Mission is dangerously well treated if returning ready enough. Profit Street and Invincible Speed have bits of form that keep them in the mix too, but this feels like a race where recent momentum could count for plenty. Tricky enough beneath the favourite, but not impossible to get a handle on.
Top Selections
1. Travel Agent – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: William Carson | Trainer: Adam Kirby | Form: 9-4211 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed:
He is the solid one. Those last two wins tell the story of a 4yo who has found his feet in handicaps, and the fact he carries just 132 suggests he is still well enough treated for this grade despite nudging up the ladder. Stall 6 is perfectly workable at Lingfield over this trip, and if William Carson can get him into a smooth rhythm just behind the pace he ought to have every chance of completing the hat-trick. There is always a danger the market overreacts to a winning sequence, but even at 9/4 he is hard to oppose in a race lacking many unexposed rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Whenthedealinsdone – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: Roger Teal | Form: 66-724 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 53
He is hardly a spring chicken at eight, but his recent figures suggest he still retains enough dash to make a race of this from stall 1. The 724 sequence reads well in the context of this contest and he is one of the few in here who arrives with genuinely solid, repeatable handicap form. Roger Teal’s veteran doesn’t need to improve to get involved; he simply needs the gaps to come at the right time, and George Wood should be able to hold a handy position from the inside draw. At 13/2 he looks the value alternative to the favourite and a sensible each-way punt in a nine-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Travel Agent is the win play and the most likely winner if his recent progress continues. For an each-way angle, Whenthedealinsdone makes plenty of appeal at the prices given his consistency and low draw. Spendmore Lane is the obvious danger if overcoming stall 9, while Recon Mission is another not to dismiss if fit enough after the break.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whenthedealinsdone | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Hedge Fund | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Twilight Jet | 6/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Spendmore Lane | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| No Return | 12/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Travel Agent | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Invincible Speed | 9/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Profit Street | 15/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 15/2 | 11/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Recon Mission | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
16:57 – Sporting Times Sprint Handicap
Race Details: 4f | Class 5 | Going: 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a sharp little 3yo sprint where early pace and the ability to hold a position round Lingfield’s flying minimum trip will count for plenty. Life After Love arrives chasing a hat-trick and is the obvious solid yardstick after back-to-back wins, while Enter Sandman has been admirably consistent and looks sure to be involved again from a handy low draw. Red Snapper is another with the right profile for a race like this, carrying less weight than the principals and boasting the best Topspeed figure in the field. Adalida and Tie Fighter have bits of form that give them squeaks, but this does look a slightly tricky handicap rather than a deep one, and I’d much rather side with the progressive sprinters than those already looking exposed.
Top Selections
1. Life After Love – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: David Egan | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 812411 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed:
She is the one arriving with the most obvious momentum. That form line of 812411 tells its own story: she has learned quickly, she’s thriving in handicaps and she comes here bidding for a three-timer. An 8lb rise asks a question, but in a race where several have had their chances, I’d rather be with the filly still going the right way. David Egan is a positive booking for this sort of sharp test and stall 4 looks perfectly workable. At 3/1 she is hardly hidden, but she still makes plenty of appeal because she is progressive and hard to oppose if breaking on terms. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Red Snapper – 11/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Laura Coughlan | Trainer: Kathy Turner | Form: 521-26 | Rating: 73 | Topspeed: 70
Red Snapper makes plenty of each-way sense in a race that should be run at a ferocious clip. She has a useful blend of handicap form and speed, and that Topspeed mark of 70 is the standout figure on offer here. The latest sixth was a shade underwhelming, but she had previously gone very close and this drop to a bare 4f could easily sharpen her up. Drawn 3, carrying only 130 and available at 11/2, she looks the value play against the obvious market leaders. If she can latch on early and travel as she did on her better efforts, she has the profile to hit the frame at the very least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Life After Love is the win play because she’s the progressive one and may not have stopped improving yet. Red Snapper is the each-way alternative at a fairer price, especially with her speed figure and low draw in a 10-runner dash. Enter Sandman is the danger I’d fear most, while Adalida is another who could outrun her odds if getting the breaks from the outside stall.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enter Sandman | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Tie Fighter | 13/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Life After Love | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Bessie Wallis | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Solar Invincible | 9/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Viking Glory | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Red Snapper | 4/1 | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 4/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Yes Waliim | 14/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Beach Partee | 33/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Adalida | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
Lingfield Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Agent | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Profit Street | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 88.89% |
| Invincible Speed | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Enter Sandman | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Spendmore Lane | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 131 | 40 | 30.53% | 54.2% |
| Ashley Lewis | 42 | 8 | 19.05% | 35.71% |
| Marco Ghiani | 298 | 48 | 16.11% | 39.6% |
| Sean Levey | 357 | 56 | 15.69% | 37.82% |
| Olivia Tubb | 20 | 3 | 15% | 45% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Lingfield:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kirby | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 83.33% |
| Warren Greatrex | 100 | 23 | 23% | 52% |
| Julia & Shelley Birkett | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
| James Fanshawe | 178 | 33 | 18.54% | 44.94% |
| Archie Watson | 629 | 116 | 18.44% | 37.84% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Lingfield racing tips for Monday 18th May 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Lingfield today?
The first race at Lingfield on Monday 18th May 2026 goes off at 14:20, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Lingfield today?
The going at Lingfield is reported as 6.7) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Lingfield today?
There are 6 races on the card at Lingfield today, running from 14:20 through to 16:57.
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