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Lingfield Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 27th August 2026

Lingfield Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 27th August 2026

Our Lingfield racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Thursday 27th August 2026. The action gets underway at 14:22 and runs through to 16:55, with going reported as Standard (Polytrack).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Lazzar boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Jack Gilligan has been in fine form here with 10 wins from 44 rides, Simon & Ed Crisford’s yard sends out runners with a 27.07% 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 %
bettinggods.combettinggods.com322062.5%62.5%
Lee SobotYorkshire Evening Post301860%80%
The Brigadierpunterslounge.com301550%66.67%
NewmarketRacing Post15746.67%80%
Jeffrey RossSporting Times301343.33%80%

14:22 – Follow @attheraces On X Nursery Handicap

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

This looks a fairly ordinary 2yo nursery on paper, but that usually means there is room for one to take a proper step forward now switched into handicap company. Magical Life brings the highest mark in the field and arrives on the back of a solid enough fourth, while No More Pino and Bollengo Boy both shaped as though this sort of test will suit. Prince Kameo is another who comes from a yard you always respect in nurseries, even if his bare form is not screaming certainty just yet. Over this mile at Lingfield, draw and track position can matter, and a few of these have been learning on the job rather than showing their full hand. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to unpick.

Top Selections

1. No More Pino – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Sean Levey | Trainer: Charlie Pike | Form: 5964 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 60

No More Pino makes most appeal in a race where plenty have questions to answer. That latest fourth was a step in the right direction and the Topspeed figure of 60 is the best on offer here, which matters in this grade because it suggests he has already run to a level the others may still be trying to reach. Stall 2 is no bad place to be over this course and distance either, and Sean Levey is the sort you want aboard a young horse in a race likely to get tactical. At 7/2 he is not a giveaway, but he does look the most solid option.

Bet: WIN

2. Bollengo Boy – 6/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Charles Bishop | Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton | Form: 8762 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 49

Bollengo Boy is the each-way play because he finally showed something more like it when runner-up last time and now gets the inside draw in stall 1, which could be a real asset if he breaks cleanly and holds a handy position. His mark of 67 looks workable judged on that latest effort, and this is not a race packed with battle-hardened improvers. Eve Johnson Houghton’s juveniles can come forward for racing, and this one has at least started to put his form together at the right time. Available at 6/1, he looks the value alternative to the favourite in a race where plenty are short enough on hope.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: No More Pino is the win bet, as he has the strongest recent profile and the best Topspeed figure in the field. For an each-way punt, Bollengo Boy makes plenty of sense from stall 1 after his improved second. Magical Life is the obvious danger on ratings, while Prince Kameo would be no surprise if stepping forward for the Prescott team.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
No More Pino7/27/27/210/37/27/2 (Bet365)
Prince Kameo11/29/25/19/25/111/2 (Bet365)
Ten Of Clubs13/26/113/26/113/213/2 (Bet365)
Hamdani Mokhater10/19/19/18/19/110/1 (Bet365)
Bollengo Boy6/15/111/25/15/16/1 (Bet365)
Whiskey Galore5/19/25/19/29/25/1 (Bet365)
Magical Life5/19/25/19/211/211/2 (William Hill)
Kiss Cam11/110/110/19/110/111/1 (Bet365)
Goblet20/122/122/118/120/122/1 (Betfair)
Allaboutthelunch50/150/150/133/140/150/1 (Bet365)
Hailstones In May22/122/122/120/120/122/1 (Bet365)

14:52 – Celebrate National Racehorse Week Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)

Race Details: 1m | Class 3 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This looks a fairly tight little maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has probably got it about right with Kiah setting the standard. Brian Meehan’s filly has already shown a useful level of form in three starts, and an 87 rating gives her a clear edge on what we’ve seen so far. Scrappetalene is the obvious threat after a fair debut for Charlie Johnston, while Please Don’t Go and Thuritha both have bits of form that suggest they can be competitive without quite looking stars. Boomshakalak was soundly beaten first time and has plenty to find. In a five-runner race like this, tactical speed and professionalism are likely to matter as much as raw ability, and Kiah looks the one most likely to put it all together.

Top Selections

1. Kiah – 11/8 with Bet365

Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Brian Meehan | Form: 032 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed:

Kiah has the best form in the book and, crucially, she arrives here looking like a filly who has worked out what racing is about. That latest second puts her firmly on top on official figures, and an 87 rating is a solid standard in a race where none of her rivals has yet matched it. Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking and this switch to Lingfield’s Polytrack should suit a straightforward type who can hold a position. At 11/8 she is hardly a secret, but in a race lacking depth she is still hard to oppose and holds the strongest claims of the lot. Win bet.

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple in this five-runner field: Kiah is the win bet and the only play. Each-way betting makes little appeal with just two places on offer, and she has the clearest form edge anyway. Scrappetalene looks the main danger if improving as expected, while Please Don’t Go is the one who could sneak closer than the market suggests.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Boomshakalak200/1200/1200/1200/1200/1200/1 (Bet365)
Kiah11/81/11/11/15/411/8 (Bet365)
Scrappetalene10/310/37/210/33/17/2 (Paddy Power)
Thuritha6/16/16/16/111/26/1 (Bet365)

15:22 – Download The At The Races App Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

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

This looks a fairly tight novice on paper despite the presence of a warm favourite. Enoch made a winning start and comes here with the powerful Gosden-Buick combination, so it is no surprise he heads the market from stall 1. The interesting angle, though, is that Black Chiffon and Colonnade bring more exposed form to the table and both have already posted useful ratings in defeat. Black Chiffon’s topspeed figure of 90 is the best on offer, while Colonnade has shaped as though a mile on this surface should suit. The rest look up against it on what they’ve shown, with the older outsiders needing a miracle. It’s not a deep race overall, but there is enough substance among the principals to make this more than a penalty kick for the favourite.

Top Selections

1. Enoch – 8/11 with William Hill

Jockey: William Buick | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 1- | Rating: 85 | Topspeed:

Enoch is hard to oppose if taking the obvious view. He won on debut and that single piece of form was enough to earn an opening mark of 85, which is perfectly respectable in this grade. The Gosdens are masters with this type and Buick being booked only strengthens the case that he is expected to step forward again after an absence. Drawn 1, he should get a smooth run round here, and in a race where several of these have already shown their limitations, the likely improvement angle is a potent one. At 8/11 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he still looks the most likely winner. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Colonnade – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Jack Mitchell | Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford | Form: 35 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 85

If you want to play against the favourite in some way, Colonnade makes more each-way appeal than most. His mark of 87 is actually higher than Enoch’s, and while he has not got his head in front yet, his two runs suggest there is a race in him. The topspeed figure of 85 puts him right in the conversation, and this step into a small-field mile novice at Lingfield could be ideal, especially with Jack Mitchell around a track where positioning matters. Available at 7/2, he looks the solid alternative to the market leader and the one most likely to capitalise if Enoch is a shade rusty. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Enoch is the win bet and the one with the clearest upside in the field. For an each-way punt in a seven-runner race, Colonnade makes the most appeal at the prices, as his form and rating give him a realistic place chance with more if the favourite underperforms. Black Chiffon is the obvious danger after a smart topspeed figure.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Enoch4/64/64/64/68/118/11 (William Hill)
Irish Spring200/1200/1200/1200/1200/1200/1 (Bet365)
Paniolo Creek250/1200/1200/1200/1200/1250/1 (Bet365)
Black Chiffon2/17/415/87/415/82/1 (Bet365)
Classy Night80/166/166/166/166/180/1 (Bet365)
Colonnade7/23/110/33/110/37/2 (Bet365)
Open To Offers150/1100/1100/1100/1125/1150/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
NewmarketEnoch
Lee SobotEnoch
The BrigadierEnoch

15:52 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap

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

This is a compact little 5f handicap but it is not lacking for angles. Style King arrives in the best recent form after back-to-back runner-up efforts and looks tailor-made for a sharp sprint round here from stall 1. Isle Of Lismore comes here off a win and is a reliable old speedster when things fall right, while Desert Treasure is the unexposed one in the field for William Haggas despite a couple of below-par recent efforts. General Assembly and Lazzar are both capable on their day but have become a touch expensive to follow, and Mick’s Spirit looks more exposed than most. In a six-runner race where tactical speed and track position matter plenty, this feels competitive rather than deep, with small margins likely to decide it.

Top Selections

1. Style King – 11/4 with Betfair

Jockey: Harry Davies | Trainer: Chris Dwyer | Form: 853122 | Rating: 84 | Topspeed: 75

Style King is the percentage call. He has been knocking firmly on the door, his recent 1-2-2 sequence suggesting he is in the sort of form that usually gets rewarded in races of this nature. A mark of 84 looks workable, his Topspeed figure is the best on offer, and the inside draw could be a real asset over this sharp 5f if Harry Davies is positive early. He is not wildly ahead of the assessor, but he is thriving, reliable and likely to get the run of the race. At 11/4 he is not a giveaway, yet he still makes plenty of appeal as the most solid option in the line-up. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Desert Treasure – 9/2 with Bet365

Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 11-077 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed:

Desert Treasure is the one at a bigger price who could easily bounce back. Those last three runs do not read well at first glance, but this is a very different assignment from some of the company he has been keeping and his opening pair of wins showed there is ability here. Off 79, he is not harshly treated if returning to that earlier promise, and a six-runner sprint round Lingfield may suit better than messier, deeper handicaps. Tom Marquand taking the ride for William Haggas catches the eye, and 9/2 looks fair in a race where several of these are exposed. He is risky, yes, but also the one with a bit more upside than most. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Style King is the win play because he brings the strongest current profile and should get a handy trip from the inside. Desert Treasure is the each-way alternative at the bigger price, with enough latent ability to make the frame at least. Isle Of Lismore is the obvious danger after his latest win, while General Assembly has the figures to get involved if things drop right.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Desert Treasure9/24/14/14/14/19/2 (Bet365)
Isle Of Lismore3/19/45/25/211/43/1 (Bet365)
General Assembly9/27/24/14/14/19/2 (Bet365)
Lazzar6/111/211/211/211/26/1 (Bet365)
Style King5/211/411/411/45/211/4 (Betfair)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Matt PolleyDesert Treasure
Tipman TipsIsle Of Lismore
Robin GoodfellowStyle King

16:22 – Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Classified Stakes

Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

This is a proper low-grade Lingfield classified where recent attitude and track suitability will count for plenty more than raw ability. Freedom Bay arrives in the best current form after a win and a solid second, while Ernie McCrew has been knocking on the door and gets a useful weight pull as one of the three-year-olds. Pride Eye is consistent enough for this level without looking bombproof, and Lady Aiyana shaped well when runner-up last time from the inside draw. Taskheer has bits of form that put him in the argument too, but this is not a deep race and it would not take much to win it. Tricky in the sense that plenty have chances, but not a contest packed with hidden quality.

Top Selections

1. Freedom Bay – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Callum Hutchinson | Trainer: Zoe Hawkins | Form: 7-0132 | Rating: 62 | Topspeed: 53

Freedom Bay is the one I want on side because he brings the most convincing recent profile into the race. That sequence of 7-0132 tells its own story in this grade: he has found his level, he is running to it regularly, and his latest second confirmed the earlier win was no accident. A topspeed of 53 is one of the better figures on offer here and, in a race full of unreliable types, that matters. Callum Hutchinson should be able to keep things straightforward from stall 10, and 4/1 looks perfectly fair rather than cramped. He holds strong claims of simply proving the solid one.

Bet: WIN

2. Ernie McCrew – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Millie Wonnacott | Trainer: J S Moore | Form: 674552 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 41

Ernie McCrew makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race like this. He has been edging towards a first success, and that latest second was another hint that this sort of contest is well within range. The key angle is the weight: as a three-year-old he gets in on 128, which makes him interesting against older exposed handicappers all lugging 135. Drawn in stall 2, he should get a handy enough passage around here, and Millie Wonnacott will not want to be giving ground away on the bends. At 4/1 he is no secret, but he is one of the more dependable options for an each-way punt.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Freedom Bay is the straight win bet because his recent form is the most persuasive in the field and he looks the least messy proposition. Ernie McCrew is the each-way play, with his low weight and solid recent efforts making him an obvious place candidate. Pride Eye and Lady Aiyana are the main dangers if building exactas or trifectas, while Taskheer is not one to dismiss lightly.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Freedom Bay4/17/27/27/27/24/1 (Bet365)
Iftikhaar22/120/120/120/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Kaaress28/125/125/125/128/128/1 (Bet365)
Kev14/114/114/114/114/114/1 (Bet365)
Lady Aiyana15/27/17/113/27/115/2 (Bet365)
Pride Eye4/17/27/27/27/24/1 (Bet365)
Senseofentitlement66/166/166/166/166/166/1 (Bet365)
Sunset In Paris40/133/133/133/140/140/1 (Bet365)
Taskheer13/26/16/16/16/113/2 (Bet365)
Versatile15/213/213/26/17/115/2 (Bet365)
Ernie McCrew4/14/14/14/14/14/1 (Bet365)
Maryland Star33/133/133/133/128/133/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Karl HedleyErnie McCrew
FarringdonErnie McCrew
TemplegateFreedom Bay
The DukeFreedom Bay

16:55 – Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap

Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: Standard (Polytrack) | | flat

Plenty of these arrive with patchy profiles, which makes this a fairly ordinary Class 6 on paper despite the presence of a very obvious one to beat. Royal County Glory has been knocking on the door in stronger-looking 3yo handicaps and sets the standard on both recent form and official figures, so it is no surprise he dominates the market. The interesting angle is whether anything can make a race of it. Melodical is the unexposed one after only four starts and could easily step forward switched into this grade, while King Cherry is more exposed but at least has a workable mark if bouncing back. Lower down the weights, Ruiz has shown just enough to think he might outrun a big price. It is not a deep contest, but there are still a few each-way possibilities behind the favourite.

Top Selections

1. Royal County Glory – 5/6 with Betfair

Jockey: Cieren Fallon | Trainer: Jack Jones | Form: -31592 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 65

Royal County Glory looks the solid one in a race lacking depth. His recent sequence reads well for this level, with that latest second especially keeping him firmly on side, and an opening mark in the low 70s still does not look beyond him given how consistently he has been holding his form. Cieren Fallon is a good booking for a race that may simply come down to who travels best and quickens at the right moment around here. At 5/6 he is hardly a hidden gem, but he has the strongest claims by some margin and is hard to oppose if reproducing his recent standard. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Melodical – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Ed Walker | Form: 435-6 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed:

If you want to take on the favourite for a place, Melodical makes most appeal as the unexposed alternative. She has only had four starts, her mark of 70 gives her every chance in this company, and that reappearance sixth can be marked up a little if she needed the outing after a break. Ed Walker does well with this type and Tom Marquand is exactly the sort you want in a race where tactical positioning matters. She does not have the recent solidity of Royal County Glory, but at 4/1 she looks the sensible each-way play because there should be more to come than from many of these exposed rivals. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it straightforward: Royal County Glory is the win bet because he brings the clearest and strongest recent form into a weak enough handicap. Melodical is the each-way option in a 12-runner field with four places on offer, as she has the scope to improve past most of these. King Cherry is the obvious danger if reviving, while Ruiz could sneak into the frame at a bigger price.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Royal County Glory4/55/65/65/64/55/6 (Betfair)
Melodical4/17/27/27/27/24/1 (Bet365)
Credit Forgedd It11/117/210/19/110/111/1 (Bet365)
Irish Fusilier11/111/111/111/111/111/1 (Bet365)
King Cherry11/25/15/15/15/111/2 (Bet365)
Twilight Baby22/120/120/120/120/122/1 (Bet365)
Ebn Sabt80/166/166/166/166/180/1 (Bet365)
Real Gold66/150/150/150/150/166/1 (Bet365)
Lesley Buckley33/125/125/125/128/133/1 (Bet365)
Audere40/133/133/133/133/140/1 (Bet365)
Power Cut22/120/120/120/118/122/1 (Bet365)
Ruiz22/118/120/118/120/122/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
SpotlightRoyal County Glory

Lingfield Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Lazzar6233.33%50%
Sunset In Paris11327.27%45.45%
Mick’s Spirit381026.32%39.47%
Kaaress5120%20%
Style King5120%40%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Jack Gilligan441022.73%47.73%
William Buick54010319.07%47.96%
Marco Ghiani3255516.92%40.92%
Jack Mitchell80513616.89%38.26%
Olivia Tubb25416%44%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Lingfield:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Simon & Ed Crisford1814927.07%53.04%
John & Thady Gosden1574226.75%52.23%
William Haggas1994824.12%51.26%
Warren Greatrex1042423.08%50.96%
Andrew Balding3877820.16%45.74%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Lingfield racing tips for Thursday 27th August 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 Thursday 27th August 2026 goes off at 14:22, with 6 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 6 races on the card at Lingfield today, running from 14:22 through to 16:55.

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