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Lingfield Racing Tips & Predictions - Monday 20th April 2026

Lingfield Racing Tips & Predictions - Monday 20th April 2026

Our Lingfield racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Monday 20th April 2026. The action gets underway at 14:21 and runs through to 17:25, with going reported as Standard (Polytrack).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. King Of The Dance boasts a 25% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Mr Henry Callan has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 4 rides, Tom Lacey’s yard sends out runners with a 35% 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):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening Post281864.29%85.71%
bettinggods.combettinggods.com291862.07%65.52%
The Brigadierpunterslounge.com281553.57%67.86%
Jeffrey RossSporting Times241250%79.17%
MercuryDaily Post14642.86%85.71%

14:21 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap

Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This is a typical Lingfield amateur riders’ handicap in that there are plenty with chances and not many you could call bombproof. Chico Dulce and No Knee Never head the market for good reason, with both arriving in fair nick, while Showmedemoney comes here on the back of a win and is clearly thriving at this level. Little She is another with a workable mark if ready enough after the break, and the low draw should help around here. The race may well be decided by who gets the smoothest trip rather than raw ability alone, because a few of these are exposed Class 6 performers who tend to find one or two too good. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.

Top Selections

1. Chico Dulce – 7/2 with Betfair

Jockey: Mr Simon Walker | Trainer: Michael Madgwick | Form: 2415-4 | Rating: 53 | Topspeed: 39

Chico Dulce makes plenty of appeal in a race where solid recent handicap form counts for plenty. He ended last campaign with a win and a respectable effort in stronger company, and his return fourth suggested he was ready to strike again without everything dropping right. A mark of 53 is hardly beyond him, stall 4 is handy enough, and having Simon Walker booked in this sort of contest is an obvious plus. He looks the one most likely to get a clean stalking trip and pounce late. At 7/2, he is no giveaway, but he still holds strong claims in an ordinary race. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Little She – 17/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Miss Alice Tregoning | Trainer: Marcus Tregoning | Form: 35732- | Rating: 50 | Topspeed: 41

Little She looks the each-way value if building on last season’s progressive late-summer profile. She signed off with a close second, her form figures suggest she was learning her job steadily, and an opening mark of 50 does not look harsh judged on that effort. The draw in 3 is a definite asset over this mile at Lingfield, and she receives weight from some of the more exposed older horses near the top of the handicap. This is her first run since October, so there is a slight leap of faith involved, but at 17/2 she’s the sort worth chancing in a race lacking depth. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Chico Dulce is the percentage call for the win bet, with the booking of Simon Walker a major plus in this company. Little She appeals as the each-way punt from a good draw and a fair mark, especially with four places on offer. The obvious dangers are No Knee Never, who has been knocking on the door, and Showmedemoney, who arrives in winning form.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
No Knee Never7/23/13/13/110/37/2 (Bet365)
Alazwar11/111/111/111/111/111/1 (Bet365)
Showmedemoney7/17/17/113/27/17/1 (Bet365)
Thursday33/150/150/150/140/150/1 (Betfair)
King Of Speed14/116/116/116/116/116/1 (Betfair)
Tam Lin10/110/111/110/110/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Chico Dulce10/37/27/27/27/27/2 (Betfair)
Snooker McCrew33/135/135/133/133/135/1 (Betfair)
King Of The Dance10/110/111/111/111/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Little She17/213/27/17/115/217/2 (Bet365)
Port Louis10/117/29/19/19/110/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Andrew MountNo Knee Never

14:51 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This is a compact five-runner handicap but not a simple one, with very little between them on official figures and a few different pace angles in play. Hoodie Hoo heads the market despite not having won for a while, while Dyrholaey arrives with the best recent topspeed figure on show and looks solid enough around this level. Dr Strangelove is another with the ability to be a major player if returning in the same nick as last season, and Rare Change has a bit to prove after ending the year quietly. Twilight Jet is the veteran of the field and drawn on the rail, but he may need things to fall perfectly. In a race lacking depth but not short on questions, it feels more tactical than strong, and that can make all the difference over this sharp 6f.

Top Selections

1. Dyrholaey – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Vigors | Trainer: Archie Watson | Form: 521653 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 81

Dyrholaey makes most appeal in a race where a few have obvious questions attached. He has been running consistently in stronger-looking contests than this, his recent form figures read well enough for a small-field Class 4, and that topspeed mark of 81 is a useful pointer in a race of this nature. Archie Watson’s sprinters are always worth respecting on the all-weather, and this one looks the type to cope well if this turns tactical rather than truly run. Off 96 he doesn’t have much wiggle room, but he sets a fair standard and the 11/4 on offer looks perfectly workable in a field where reliability counts for plenty. Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

With only five runners, this is a straight win play and Dyrholaey is the one to side with. He looks the safest option on recent evidence and should be thereabouts if running to form. Hoodie Hoo is the obvious danger on market confidence, while Dr Strangelove is respected if ready to go fresh, but there is no each-way angle in a race this small.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetBest
Dr Strangelove10/316/516/53/110/3 (Bet365)
Dyrholaey11/47/47/47/411/4 (Bet365)
Rare Change9/218/54/17/29/2 (Bet365)
Twilight Jet12/110/112/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Hoodie Hoo13/86/46/46/413/8 (Bet365)

15:21 – Joan Butcher 90th Birthday Fillies’ Handicap

Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This doesn’t look a deep Class 5, but it is competitive enough because several of these arrive with bits of solid all-weather form and there isn’t much between the principals on official figures. Rose Cotton is the obvious one after a win and a second on her last two starts, while Twilight Moon ended last season with a victory and still has scope at this trip. Scarlet Sunset is another with a good draw and a dependable profile, and Schemaya could easily step forward from her reappearance. The interesting one at a price is Sea Of Charm, who is eight now but arrives in form and gets in with a handy weight. Pershalla is a non-runner, so this is a seven-runner affair where tactical positioning could matter plenty.

Top Selections

1. Rose Cotton – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Tom Clover | Form: 637-12 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 40

Rose Cotton makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking much depth. Tom Clover’s filly looked to have found her feet when winning on her return and she backed that up with a solid second next time, so the recent form is there for all to see. She has to defy top weight from stall 7, which is not ideal around here, but Jack Mitchell is the type you want on in these tactical Polytrack handicaps. At 11/4 she isn’t exactly a giveaway, though she still looks the one with the strongest current claims if building again on those last two efforts. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Sea Of Charm – 11/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: William Cox | Trainer: Georgina Nicholls | Form: 116-13 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 76

Sea Of Charm is the each-way angle in the race because she looks overpriced on what she has been doing. The veteran of the field is clearly enjoying herself, having won twice around the turn of the year before finishing a respectable third last time. Her Topspeed figure of 76 is actually the best in this line-up, and she carries just 124, which gives William Cox options if this turns into a steadily run affair. You would not call her bombproof, and younger legs may pick her off late, but 11/1 is bigger than it should be for a mare arriving in this sort of nick. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Rose Cotton is the percentage call for the win bet given her recent profile and solid overall claims in a modest contest. For an each-way punt, Sea Of Charm makes plenty of sense at double-figure odds in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. The main dangers look to be Twilight Moon, who ended last year on the up, and Scarlet Sunset from a good inside draw.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Rose Cotton11/49/49/49/45/211/4 (Bet365)
Scarlet Sunset7/216/510/310/37/27/2 (Bet365)
Schemaya10/37/27/27/27/27/2 (Betfair)
Twilight Moon4/13/13/13/17/24/1 (Bet365)
Sea Of Charm10/110/111/111/111/111/1 (Paddy Power)
Phaedra6/113/27/17/17/17/1 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Mirror OnlineRose Cotton

15:51 – Follow @AtTheRaces On Instagram Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)

Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This doesn’t look a deep maiden on paper and the market has latched firmly on to the two that bring the standout juvenile form. Golden Brown sets the standard on a mark of 86 after knocking on the door several times last season, while Behike appeals as the one open to the most progress after just a single start. The rest need a sizeable leap. Kyoto and Rainbow Sorbet are exposed older maidens, while Tass and Accommodation haven’t shown enough yet. Zoulette is the interesting outsider after a fair third last time and could be the one to pick up the pieces if the principals underperform. In truth, though, this looks like a race the front two should dominate.

Top Selections

1. Golden Brown – 4/6 with Bet365

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 24602- | Rating: 86 | Topspeed:

Golden Brown is hard to oppose on what he achieved at two. He ran to a solid level in better maidens than this, signed off with a runner-up effort, and his official mark of 86 gives him a clear edge over these rivals. Ed Walker’s colt has the look of one who should be winning sooner rather than later, and dropping into this small-field Lingfield maiden gives him a fine opening. Kieran Shoemark is a positive booking for a horse who should travel strongly over 6f on Polytrack. At 4/6 he’s no giveaway, but he sets the standard and deservedly heads the market. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Zoulette – 30/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Darragh Keenan | Trainer: Ollie Sangster | Form: 63 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 35

If you want something at a price to chase the favourite home, Zoulette makes more appeal than most. She improved from her debut sixth to finish third last time, and that little bit of progression matters in a race where several of these already look limited. Her mark of 63 still leaves her with plenty to find against Golden Brown and Behike, but she at least arrives with a recent run that hinted at ability rather than just hope. Ollie Sangster’s filly should have the pace for this 6f, and 30/1 looks fair for an each-way punt in a race lacking depth behind the obvious pair. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Golden Brown is the solid play and the one to keep simple in the win market, as his juvenile form towers over this field. For those looking beyond the odds-on favourite, Zoulette is the each-way option at a big price in a seven-runner race where only a few make much appeal. Behike is the obvious danger and could be the one if improving sharply from his debut.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Kyoto28/128/130/122/128/130/1 (Paddy Power)
Rainbow Sorbet100/190/1100/180/1100/1100/1 (Bet365)
Behike11/1011/106/511/106/56/5 (Paddy Power)
Golden Brown4/61/21/21/24/74/6 (Bet365)
Tass66/140/166/140/166/166/1 (Bet365)
Accommodation80/140/166/140/166/180/1 (Bet365)
Zoulette28/128/130/125/128/130/1 (Paddy Power)

16:25 – Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Fillies’ Restricted Novice Stakes (Bands C and D) (GBB Race)

Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the fillies with established form. Archer’s Grace sets the standard on bare achievement after finishing runner-up on both starts, while Polka Blue and Startled Lady bring solid ratings and a bit more experience to the table. There are also a couple of interesting debutantes in Moravian and Nefertari, but in this sort of race I usually want to side with proven track form rather than guesswork. Lingfield’s 7f can punish inexperience, and the draw, tactical pace and ability to travel smoothly on Polytrack are often decisive. It feels more straightforward than clever: the principals have shown enough, and one of them should be taking this.

Top Selections

1. Archer’s Grace

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: James Fanshawe | Form: 2-2 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 54

Archer’s Grace is the obvious starting point and, frankly, the one they all have to beat. She’s finished second on both outings, already sets the best official mark in the field at 82, and those runs suggest this 7f around Lingfield should suit rather than stretch her. Fanshawe’s fillies often improve with racing and Daniel Muscutt is a particularly solid booking around here, so there is plenty to like. The danger with these exposed maidens is that they become expensive to follow, but this is not a strong novice by any means and she holds strong claims of finally getting her head in front. Bet: WIN

2. Startled Lady – 11/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Marco Ghiani | Trainer: William Knight | Form: 23044- | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 61

Startled Lady makes plenty of each-way appeal at 11/2 with Bet365 because she has the right mix of experience and ability for a race of this nature. Her form figures are a shade frustrating, but she has been keeping better company than some of these and her Topspeed of 61 is the best on offer here. Drawn in stall 2, she should be able to secure a handy position, and that matters over this trip at Lingfield. William Knight’s filly has perhaps looked a touch one-paced at times, but this restricted company gives her a real chance to hit the frame again and possibly do better if the favourite underperforms. Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple. Archer’s Grace is the win play because she has the strongest profile and this is hardly a race packed with hidden depth. For an each-way punt, Startled Lady looks the value given her solid mark, best Topspeed figure and a good low draw. Polka Blue is the obvious danger if building on her reappearance, while any market strength behind Nefertari or Moravian would be worth noting.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Moravian33/130/133/133/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Polka Blue3/13/116/511/411/416/5 (Paddy Power)
Thimble12/19/110/19/111/112/1 (Bet365)
Crimson Sunset10/117/29/18/19/110/1 (Bet365)
Curtain Caller33/130/130/125/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Nefertari9/111/112/111/111/112/1 (Paddy Power)
Startled Lady11/218/54/14/15/111/2 (Bet365)
Wadirumm14/19/110/19/111/114/1 (Bet365)

16:55 – Follow @AtTheRaces On X Handicap

Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 sprint, but it is not devoid of interest. Magna arrives in the best form after a win and has the profile of a sprinter who has found his level, while Stapleford Park and Charging Bull both come here off solid runner-up efforts and should be involved again if reproducing those runs. Candy Warhol has enough old form to matter in this grade, though he does need to bounce back, and the likes of Balon D’Or and Secret Handsheikh have a bit to prove on recent evidence. In a race where recent sharpness could count for plenty over this minimum trip, Magna is hard to get away from, but there may still be a bit of each-way value elsewhere.

Top Selections

1. Magna – 6/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Rossa Ryan | Trainer: Tony Carroll | Form: -12331 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 63

Magna is the obvious starting point and, frankly, the one they all have to beat. He has been knocking on the door for a while and got his head back in front last time, which was a fair reward for a string of reliable efforts. An official mark of 77 makes him the highest-rated runner in the field, and the booking of Rossa Ryan only strengthens the case in a race where tactical sharpness matters. At 6/4 he is no giveaway, but this is a modest Class 6 and he brings the strongest current form into it. If he breaks on terms, he should take plenty of pegging back. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Candy Warhol – 5/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 326-54 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 69

Candy Warhol makes more each-way appeal than some of the shorter ones because he has the raw speed figures to be competitive and is now back in a race that should suit better. His Topspeed mark of 69 is the joint-best in the field, and although his last couple have not been spectacular, they were not devoid of promise either. He is a seven-year-old now, so nobody is pretending there is loads of upside, but he is capable at this level and does not need to improve much to hit the frame. Available at 5/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite in a race lacking depth. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it straightforward: Magna is the win play because he is the one arriving in form and looks well placed to follow up. For an each-way punt, Candy Warhol appeals at the prices on speed figures and overall suitability for this grade. The obvious dangers are Stapleford Park and Charging Bull, both of whom come here off good seconds.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Magna6/46/46/46/411/86/4 (Bet365)
Candy Warhol4/19/25/19/24/15/1 (Paddy Power)
Secret Handsheikh17/29/110/110/117/210/1 (Paddy Power)
Stapleford Park4/13/13/13/17/24/1 (Bet365)
Charging Bull13/27/27/27/29/213/2 (Bet365)
Lion Ring14/114/116/116/116/116/1 (Paddy Power)
She Went Whoosh28/130/133/133/133/133/1 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Robin GoodfellowMagna
NewsboyMagna

17:25 – Download The At The Races App Handicap

Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This looks a competitive enough closer without being a deep one, and there are several arriving with plausible claims from different angles. Harlington is the obvious progressive in the field after rattling off a hat-trick, while Victors Spirit also comes here on the back of a win and still looks to have a bit of momentum. The Hare Rail is interesting dropped into this grade off a feather weight and has the strongest Topspeed figure on offer, which catches the eye in a race where not many are bombproof. King’s Hand has been knocking on the door, Double Red is respected on his return, and Golden Circet is capable if things fall right. It feels more trappy than classy, but there should be no hiding place around Lingfield over this trip.

Top Selections

1. The Hare Rail – 5/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Roger Teal | Form: 834-54 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 75

He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of the market principals may be a shade short enough. The Hare Rail has not been doing much wrong in two runs this year, shaping as though this sort of test is within range, and that Topspeed mark of 75 stands out in this line-up. He is effectively getting in lightly here off 130, Jack Mitchell is a good booking around Lingfield, and this looks a fair bit less demanding than some of the races he has been contesting. Available at 5/1, he looks the one with the best blend of ability, handicapping potential and race fitness. Bet: WIN

2. Double Red – 8/1 with Paddy Power

Jockey: David Probert | Trainer: Henry Candy | Form: 53815- | Rating: 88 | Topspeed:

Double Red is the each-way play because he has the profile of one who could outrun his price on seasonal return. Henry Candy does well with these patiently handled types, and his win before signing off last term suggested there is still mileage in his mark. Stall 10 is not ideal, but David Probert is more than capable of getting him into a rhythm from out there, and this is not the strongest Class 5 you will see. At 8/1, he looks a sensible each-way punt if reproducing the level of his better efforts from last season, especially with three places on offer.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

The Hare Rail is the win bet at 5/1, as he looks well treated in the context of this race and has the speed figure to back it up. Double Red makes more appeal as the each-way option at 8/1, particularly if he returns in the same form he showed late last year. Harlington is the obvious danger if the winning sequence keeps rolling, while Victors Spirit also has to be respected.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Golden Circet12/111/112/112/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Perfect Scoundrel15/27/115/215/215/215/2 (Bet365)
Spaceport22/112/114/114/118/122/1 (Bet365)
Harlington7/24/19/24/17/29/2 (Paddy Power)
Double Red11/215/28/15/15/18/1 (Paddy Power)
Victors Spirit5/14/14/14/19/25/1 (Bet365)
The Hare Rail5/110/310/310/34/15/1 (Bet365)
Edward Sexton11/117/29/19/110/111/1 (Bet365)
Forca Timao22/133/133/133/128/133/1 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
LambournThe Hare Rail

Lingfield Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
King Of The Dance4125%50%
King’s Hand4125%75%
Chico Dulce9222.22%44.44%
She Went Whoosh5120%20%
Snooker McCrew5120%20%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Mr Henry Callan44100%100%
Mr Patrick Millman8225%25%
Mr Guy Mitchell4125%25%
Miss Jessica Llewellyn4125%25%
Mr Ross Birkett9222.22%44.44%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Lingfield:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Tom Lacey20735%50%
Charlie Clover15426.67%53.33%
Rod Millman1122118.75%33.93%
Archie Watson62211418.33%37.78%
James Fanshawe1713118.13%42.69%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Lingfield racing tips for Monday 20th April 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 20th April 2026 goes off at 14:21, with 7 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Lingfield today?

The going at Lingfield is reported as Standard (Polytrack).

How many races are at Lingfield today?

There are 7 races on the card at Lingfield today, running from 14:21 through to 17:25.

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