Our Lingfield racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Thursday 18th June 2026. The action gets underway at 16:41 and runs through to 20:40, with going reported as 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Rogue Empire boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Myla Coppins has been in fine form here with 4 wins from 11 rides, Adam Kirby’s yard sends out runners with a 27.27% 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 | 29 | 19 | 65.52% | 86.21% |
| bettinggods.com | bettinggods.com | 29 | 18 | 62.07% | 65.52% |
| The Brigadier | punterslounge.com | 30 | 15 | 50% | 66.67% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 25 | 12 | 48% | 76% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 32 | 14 | 43.75% | 68.75% |
16:41 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly competitive 3yo handicap rather than a deep one, with several lightly raced types still open to improvement over this sort of trip. Alice De Clare arrives seeking the hat-trick and is the obvious one after back-to-back wins, while Oh Yes You Do has solid claims from the foot of the weights off the highest rating in the field. Windbreaker is another with a handy profile for a yard that does well with this type, and Mostaan is not yet ruled out despite not really getting home on paper so far. The interesting angle, though, may be whether some of the bigger-priced runners can improve for 1m2f, with Molo Del Palazzo and Last Verse both looking capable of stepping forward. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Oh Yes You Do – 10/3 with Betfair
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: David Menuisier | Form: 41-24 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 69
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few have something to prove. Rated 85, he sets the standard on official figures yet carries only 131, and that is always a useful combination in a 3yo handicap at this level. His form figures read well enough too: a win last season, then a good second on return before a fourth that was not disastrous by any means. Drawn 1, he should be able to get a handy position around Lingfield, and Menuisier’s runner looks the one most likely to give his running. Available at 10/3, he is the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Molo Del Palazzo – 12/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Jack Dace | Trainer: Ralph Beckett | Form: 5-63 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 53
At the prices, he is the one that interests me most for an each-way punt. The bare form of 5-63 does not scream winner, but that latest third suggested he is beginning to work things out and this looks the right time for him to start making a proper impact in handicaps. Beckett’s horses often progress with racing, and a mark of 78 does not look beyond him if this extra emphasis on stamina helps. The wide draw is not ideal, but in a race lacking loads of battle-hardened types, 12/1 feels a bit dismissive about a colt with scope to improve. He looks the value play.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Oh Yes You Do is the win bet: solid profile, best figure in the field and likely to be ridden prominently from stall 1. For an each-way alternative, Molo Del Palazzo appeals as the bigger-priced improver in the line-up. The obvious dangers are hat-trick seeker Alice De Clare and the lightly raced Windbreaker, who would be no surprise if stepping forward again.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | William Hill | Paddy Power | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molo Del Palazzo | 9/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Blue Noon | 9/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Tai Hang Pegasus | 28/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Mostaan | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Light Dreamer | 14/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 11/1 | 17/2 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Windbreaker | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Last Verse | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Alice De Clare | 10/3 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Oh Yes You Do | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Betfair) |
| Antiquarian | 40/1 | 30/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
17:20 – Sandy Is Going The Distance At 80 Classified Stakes (Div I)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is the sort of low-grade classified where solid recent all-weather form counts for plenty, and a few in here arrive with something to prove. Belle Of Kt and Myna look the obvious starting points on recent efforts, both coming here in decent nick and both already operating right at the level required. Shifra also enters calculations after shaping better last time, while the 3yo Henfield is interesting receiving weight from his elders in a race lacking depth. By contrast, plenty of these have been hard to win with or are simply out of form, and that makes this less a strong race than a winnable one for the more reliable types. In a contest full of exposed handicappers, I want to side with recent consistency and a workable turn of foot at the trip.
Top Selections
1. Belle Of Kt – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Taylor Fisher | Trainer: J S Moore | Form: 832313 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed:
Belle Of Kt is the one bringing the most dependable recent profile into the race and, in a Class 6 like this, that counts for a lot. Her form figures of 832313 tell their own story: she keeps turning up, keeps holding her level and rarely runs a bad race. A mark of 61 leaves her right among the best of these on official figures, and she doesn’t need to improve much to win a race of this quality. From stall 9 she should get a decent position if Taylor Fisher is positive enough, and at 7/2 she looks a fair rather than flashy price for a mare with such solid claims. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Shifra – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Seamus Cronin | Trainer: Pat Phelan | Form: 809-82 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 42
Shifra makes more each-way appeal than most because the latest second suggests she is finally coming to the boil again. That run was easily her best effort for a while after a string of ordinary performances, and if she can back it up she has every chance of hitting the frame in a race where several rivals are patchy at best. The rating of 56 leaves her with a bit to find on pure numbers against Belle Of Kt and Myna, but not enough to put me off at 5/1. In this company, a repeat of that latest effort would put her right in the argument and she looks the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Belle Of Kt is the percentage play for the win, simply because she is the most trustworthy recent performer in a weak enough classified. Shifra is the each-way alternative at a backable 5/1, with her latest second giving her solid place claims. Myna is the obvious danger, while Henfield is the one to keep an eye on if the weight-for-age angle proves significant.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | William Hill | Paddy Power | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Of Kt | 7/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Dubai Immo | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Myna | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Pureis King | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Pure Theory | NR | NR | 33/1 | — | NR | 33/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Qaaeadd | 11/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Shifra | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Summer Evening | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Henfield | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| High Boltage | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Ruiz | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
18:00 – Sandy Is Going The Distance At 80 Classified Stakes (Div II)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep classified by any stretch and the market has cottoned on to that, with Rockafeller Skank arriving on a hat-trick and setting a clear standard despite carrying top weight. Richard Spencer’s 3yo has been mopping up at a lowly level and this is another winnable spot if he stays this extra yardage strongly enough. Behind the favourite, it’s much more of a scrap. Monks Mead is one of the few with consistently solid recent figures, while Moonlit Cloud and Pablo Prince have bits of form that give them a squeak if the favourite underperforms. Draws wider out aren’t ideal around here over this trip, so tactical positioning may matter, but in truth this looks more about whether the jolly is simply better than these again.
Top Selections
1. Rockafeller Skank – 1/2 with Bet365
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: Richard Spencer | Form: 00-111 | Rating: 61 | Topspeed: 17
He’s very hard to oppose. Three wins on the bounce in this grade tell their own story and, while the bare Topspeed figure isn’t flashy, he keeps finding more than these exposed older handicappers and classified regulars. The assessor has pushed him up to 61, but as a 3yo taking on mainly modest, fully exposed rivals, there may still be room in that mark. George Wood knows the horse now and this doesn’t look a race loaded with lurking dangers. At 1/2 you’re not stealing money, but he’s the one with momentum and the one most likely to run his race again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Monks Mead – 10/1 with Bet365
Jockey: George Bass | Trainer: Mark Usher | Form: 124328 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 47
If you want something to play against the favourite each-way, Monks Mead makes the most appeal. He’s not especially well drawn in 12, which is the obvious concern, but his recent profile is much more solid than plenty of these. Those figures of 124328 show he’s been competitive time and again in similar company, and that Topspeed mark of 47 is among the more respectable numbers on offer here. Mark Usher’s runner isn’t crying out as a winner, but he does look the type to keep galloping and pick off weaker finishers late. At 10/1, he looks the value each-way angle in a race where many have something to prove. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Rockafeller Skank is the win bet because he’s the progressive one in a modest race and is plainly the most likely winner. For an each-way punt, Monks Mead appeals as the solid alternative at double-figure odds. The main danger is Moonlit Cloud, who is shorter than the each-way pick, but the value call is Monks Mead to hit the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eager Puccini | 33/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Hawaiian King | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Lady Aiyana | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Monks Mead | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Moonlit Cloud | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Pablo Prince | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Reel Power | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Rockafeller Skank | 1/2 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/9 | 1/2 (Bet365) |
| Amalfi Bluebell | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Raise The Stakes | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
18:35 – Gatwick Kia PV5 Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands B, C And D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 1m 3f | Class 4 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice on paper and, frankly, the market has probably got the main shape of it right. Cape Fear brings the standout form, the best rating in the field and the most convincing recent profile after a string of solid efforts in better company than this. He sets the standard. The interesting angle is whether anything less exposed can step forward now tackling 1m3f, with Moon Zabeel, Garrincha and debutant Argenteus the unknown quantities. Golden Step has at least shown a bit in two runs, while Joanna Hiffernan and Al Maslool need improvement. In a seven-runner race there are only two places for each-way players, so this is not a contest to get too clever in, but there is still room to hunt a bit of value behind the obvious favourite.
Top Selections
1. Cape Fear – 1/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Hutchinson | Trainer: Andrew Balding | Form: 5-3232 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 69
Cape Fear is hard to oppose because he has done far more on the track than anything else in this line-up. Those recent figures of 3-2-3-2 tell the story: dependable, holding his form well and knocking on the door. An official mark of 78 gives him a clear edge in this field and his Topspeed figure backs that up too. He has been keeping better company than this restricted novice and dropping into this grade gives him a major chance to cash in. Odds of 1/1 are not spectacular, but they are fair enough if you simply want the most likely winner. Bet: WIN
2. Golden Step – 22/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Josephine Gordon | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 33 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 40
Golden Step is the each-way poke at a big price. He is not the finished article, but two runs and two thirds suggest there is at least a bit to work with, and this sort of restricted novice does not look packed with depth behind the favourite. The Crisford yard is more than capable of improving one with racing, and stepping up to 1m3f could easily suit given the way he has shaped rather than quickened. He does need to bridge a ratings gap with Cape Fear, but at 22/1 with only seven runners he makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced unknowns if you are playing for a place with upside.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cape Fear is the solid play and the one to keep on side in the win market, as his proven level is comfortably the best on offer. For those wanting a price, Golden Step is the each-way punt, albeit with only two places on offer in this seven-runner field. Moon Zabeel is the obvious danger if well tuned first time, while Garrincha is another with the potential to outdo market expectations.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrincha | 7/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Joanna Hiffernan | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Al Maslool | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Argenteus | 12/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Cape Fear | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 (Bet365) |
| Moon Zabeel | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Golden Step | 16/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Betfair) |
19:10 – Free Tips At chracingclub.com Handicap
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little staying handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Rogue Empire after back-to-back wins. He’s the progressive 4yo in the line-up, gets in here with just 129lb and still doesn’t look finished yet. The question is whether he’s now short enough in a race where a couple of older, battle-hardened stayers have solid enough claims. Kitty Foyle has the highest mark in the field and shaped like a reliable operator last season, while An Bradan Feasa returned with a good second after signing off with a win. Naasma is not out of it either, but has become a bit harder to catch right. Small field tactics could matter, but the favourite is still the one they all have to beat.
Top Selections
1. Rogue Empire – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Owen Lewis | Trainer: Roger Teal | Form: 36-311 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 75
He’s hard to oppose. Rogue Empire arrives chasing the hat-trick after successive wins and, more importantly, he’s doing it as a 4yo who still looks on the up in a race packed with exposed older stayers. His mark of 83 is workable enough, and the low weight is another obvious plus over this 2m trip. There may not be masses between him and some of these on bare ratings, but his recent profile is much more attractive than most of his rivals’. At 8/11 with Bet365 he’s no giveaway, but in a six-runner race lacking depth he still makes plenty of appeal as the most likely winner. Bet type tag: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. An Bradan Feasa – 6/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Jack Jones | Form: 4441-2 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 72
If you want something at a fairer price to chase the favourite home, An Bradan Feasa makes most appeal. He ended last campaign with a win and returned with a runner-up effort, so the form figures suggest he’s in rude health. He’s only 1lb below Rogue Empire on official figures, yet is available at 6/1 with Sky Bet, which feels a bit dismissive given his consistency and recent momentum. Dylan Hogan is a positive booking for a horse who should be able to hold a handy position in a race that may not take much winning. He doesn’t have the same upside as the favourite, but he looks the sensible each-way punt. Bet type tag: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Rogue Empire is the win play and looks the one with the most upside in this small field. For an each-way alternative, An Bradan Feasa appeals as the solid value option at a much bigger price than the favourite. Kitty Foyle is the obvious danger if returning in the same nick as last season, but the market leader still sets the standard.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naasma | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Love Is Golden | 66/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Kitty Foyle | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| An Bradan Feasa | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Diamond Bay | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Rogue Empire | 8/11 | 4/6 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
19:40 – Chris Haines Tips At Lingfield Handicap
Race Details: 4f | Class 6 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is a very small-field sprint but not an especially straightforward one, with only four 3yos lining up and none arriving bombproof. Ken Brulee heads the market after getting off the mark two starts ago, though he did rather disappoint when turned out again and now has to prove that effort was just a blip. Bridget’s Baby looks the obvious threat on the figures after a better run last time, while Kodi K and Lesley Buckley have a bit to prove on recent evidence. In a race where sharp early speed and track position will count for plenty over this bare 4f, it may simply come down to which of these handles the break and the pressure best. It is not a deep race, but it is the sort where one solid opinion can still pay.
Top Selections
1. Ken Brulee – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Rose Dawes | Trainer: Mark Usher | Form: 65-017 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 54
Ken Brulee is the one I want to be with, even allowing for that below-par seventh last time. His previous success showed that he can be effective at this level, and in a race lacking any really solid yardstick, that recent win matters. The Topspeed mark of 54 is the best in the field and suggests he has already produced the sharpest piece of form on the clock. Rose Dawes takes over for Mark Usher, and from stall 3 he should be well placed if breaking on terms. At 2/1, he is hardly a secret, but he still looks the percentage call against rivals who have achieved less. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Ken Brulee is the win play and the only bet. There is no each-way angle with just one place on offer. Bridget’s Baby is the danger after her recent step back in the right direction, but the selection has the strongest combination of proven form and speed figures.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | Paddy Power | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Brulee | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Kodi K | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Lesley Buckley | 17/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
20:10 – Free Bets On attheraces.com Restricted Novice Stakes (For Horses In Bands C And D) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 6f | Class 4 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary restricted novice on paper and, to be blunt, Heddon Street sets the standard by a clear margin. Michael Bell’s colt brings the best form, the best rating and the most convincing speed figure into the race after making a winning debut and then finishing second next time. The obvious question is whether anything less exposed can trouble him, and the market suggests Eveninginparis and Muchacho are the likeliest to do so. Eveninginparis is an interesting newcomer from the Hannon yard, while Muchacho shaped well enough in fourth first time out to think there is more to come. Rumble Ruby has place form in the book too, but overall this looks a race where the favourite’s proven level may simply be too much for this field.
Top Selections
1. Heddon Street – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Callum Rodriguez | Trainer: Michael Bell | Form: 1-2 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 78
He is the one with the solid form in the book and there is no point getting too clever about it. A debut winner who backed that up with a runner-up effort, Heddon Street has already achieved a level the rest mostly still have to prove they can reach. An official mark of 85 towers over this opposition and that 78 Topspeed figure reinforces the same point. Stall 9 is not ideal around Lingfield, but over 6f on this ground he should have enough class to overcome it. At 8/11 he is no giveaway, but he is hard to oppose in a race lacking depth. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Muchacho – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Dylan Hogan | Trainer: Hilal Kobeissi | Form: 4 | Rating: 59 | Topspeed: 29
If you want something against the favourite for an each-way play, Muchacho makes more appeal than most. He was only fourth on debut, but that was still a fair start and he should know a lot more now. In a race where several rivals are either exposed to be modest or entirely unproven, that experience counts for plenty. Drawn in 4, he ought to get a reasonable tow into the race, and Dylan Hogan is the type to keep things straightforward on a horse still learning. Available at 5/1, he looks the percentage each-way punt to chase home the favourite if finding the expected improvement second time up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Heddon Street is the win bet because his form and rating leave him with the strongest claims by some distance. For an each-way alternative, Muchacho looks the sensible option after a promising enough debut and should improve for the run. Eveninginparis is the obvious danger if ready to go first time, while Rumble Ruby has place possibilities.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Sky Bet | Paddy Power | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heddon Street | 8/11 | 4/7 | 4/7 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Force | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Muchacho | 5/1 | 4/1 | 18/5 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Smooth Flight | 18/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Eveninginparis | 5/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Mariselle | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Moravian | 80/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Rumble Ruby | 17/2 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cortado Girl | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
20:40 – Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Classified Stakes
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | flat
This is exactly the sort of late-evening classified that can make fools of punters, with plenty arriving here exposed and only a handful bringing solid recent form. Charging Bull has been knocking on the door and sets a fair standard on current evidence, while Top Biller has the ability to figure if forgiving a latest duck egg. The 3yos Magnificent Mel and Tass are the more interesting angle against older, fully exposed rivals, especially with their lower weights, and Magnificent Mel in particular has been running with real consistency. Comedian Leader is another with enough recent form to enter calculations, but stall 11 is not ideal. It is not a strong race by any stretch, but there are a couple of dependable profiles to work around.
Top Selections
1. Charging Bull – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Kyle McHugh | Trainer: Michael Keady | Form: 728362 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 52
Charging Bull is hardly hiding from the assessor, but in a race of this depth that is not a negative. He has been holding his form well, and that latest second suggests he is going to win one of these ordinary sprints if things fall right. His mark of 63 is the joint-highest in the field and his recent profile is simply more convincing than most of these. Stall 8 is workable, and if Kyle McHugh can get him into a rhythm early, he should be there to attack late. At 7/2 he is not a giveaway, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Magnificent Mel – 6/1 with Betfair
Jockey: George Wood | Trainer: Rod Millman | Form: 275272 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 54
Magnificent Mel looks the each-way value because she arrives in better nick than plenty of these and gets in here carrying just 128. Her recent form figures are rock-solid for the grade, with two runner-up efforts in her last three starts, and that Topspeed figure of 54 stacks up very well in this company. Drawn in stall 1, she should be able to hold a handy position if breaking cleanly, and that can be a big asset over this sharp 6f. Rod Millman’s filly does not have much wiggle room on bare ability, but in a weak classified she is reliable enough to make 6/1 appealing for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Charging Bull is the win play on the strength of his recent consistency and solid rating edge. Magnificent Mel is the each-way alternative, with her low weight and dependable recent efforts making her attractive in a messy race. The main dangers look to be Tass, who could improve again, and Top Biller if bouncing back from that latest no-show.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Sky Bet | Paddy Power | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charging Bull | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Comedian Leader | 7/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 16/5 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Dios De La Guerra | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Dr Ali | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Lion Ring | 10/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Little Miss Magic | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Top Biller | 11/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Voodoo Ray | 25/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Magnificent Mel | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Tass | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
Lingfield Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue Empire | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Monks Mead | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 45.45% |
| Diamond Bay | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
| Naasma | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 42.86% |
| Myna | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 14.29% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myla Coppins | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 45.45% |
| Kyle McHugh | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 33.33% |
| Joe Leavy | 154 | 27 | 17.53% | 35.71% |
| Alec Voikhansky | 102 | 16 | 15.69% | 34.31% |
| Callum Rodriguez | 29 | 4 | 13.79% | 31.03% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Lingfield:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kirby | 11 | 3 | 27.27% | 72.73% |
| Simon & Ed Crisford | 174 | 47 | 27.01% | 52.87% |
| William Haggas | 195 | 48 | 24.62% | 51.28% |
| Hayley Burton | 27 | 6 | 22.22% | 48.15% |
| Michael Bell | 114 | 23 | 20.18% | 36.84% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Lingfield racing tips for Thursday 18th June 2026. We’ve covered all 8 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 Thursday 18th June 2026 goes off at 16:41, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Lingfield today?
The going at Lingfield is reported as 8.6) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Lingfield today?
There are 8 races on the card at Lingfield today, running from 16:41 through to 20:40.
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