Our Lingfield racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Tuesday 26th May 2026. The action gets underway at 17:54 and runs through to 20:24, with going reported as 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Russian Rumour boasts a 33.33% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Ryan Moore has been in fine form here with 40 wins from 132 rides, John & Thady Gosden’s yard sends out runners with a 25.81% 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 | 24 | 12 | 50% | 79.17% |
| Newsboy | Daily Mirror | 34 | 15 | 44.12% | 70.59% |
17:54 – Weatherbys Global Stallions App Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 6f | Class 4 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This may only have attracted five runners, but it is not a bad little staying handicap at all. Russian Rumour arrives on the back of another win and is the obvious one to beat, while Synergism remains the interesting unexposed 4yo in the line-up for Sir Mark Prescott. Across Earth adds a layer of intrigue after a long absence and has Ryan Moore booked, so the market should have plenty to say there. Macari is fairly weighted on old form but has looked a bit short of his best on his last two starts, while Youthful King has a fair bit to prove. Tactically, this could be steadily run, and in a small field like that the one with the sharpest turn of foot at the trip may well decide it. It is a tight little race rather than a deep one.
Top Selections
1. Russian Rumour – 6/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Donagh Murphy | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 1531-1 | Rating: 94 | Topspeed: 80
Russian Rumour is hard to oppose. He is a 9yo now, but he is clearly thriving and his form figures tell a very straightforward story: when conditions suit, he keeps turning up and doing the job. He returned from a break with a win, so fitness is no concern, and he gets in here off just 94 despite looking as reliable as anything in the field at this staying trip. In a race lacking depth, that proven resolution counts for plenty. The favourite is not wildly overpriced at 6/4 with Betfair, but he is the one with the fewest questions to answer and looks the solid play. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Russian Rumour is the win bet and the only bet. Each-way play makes no appeal in this sort of field. Synergism is the obvious danger if improving again for Prescott, while Across Earth is the wild card after time away and could easily outrun any rustiness if straight enough.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synergism | 9/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Youthful King | 16/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Macari | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Russian Rumour | 11/8 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 (Betfair) |
| Across Earth | 5/2 | 2/1 | 85/40 | 15/8 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Macari |
| Postdata | Russian Rumour |
18:24 – Weatherbys Racing Bank Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Race Details: 1m 2f | Class 3 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a small-field maiden that revolves around Sunshine Star, who sets a clear standard on the figures and brings the strongest piece of form into the race. Her rating of 89 puts her well clear of these and, in a five-runner contest lacking depth, that matters. Asset is the obvious one to give her most to think about after a promising debut third for Sir Mark Prescott, while newcomer Green Area has the profile to be better than market expectation if ready first time. Bintknight and Scarlet Letter need sizeable steps forward. It is not the deepest Class 3 maiden you will see, but it is still a race where the favourite has to back up the promise with a more professional display.
Top Selections
1. Sunshine Star – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Robert Havlin | Trainer: John & Thady Gosden | Form: 2-6 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 67
She is hard to oppose on what has been achieved already. A mark of 89 towers over this field, and her juvenile second reads well enough in the context of a race where most of these still have plenty to prove. The latest sixth was not the step forward expected, but this is a notably weaker assignment and the move up to 1m2f could easily bring about improvement. Robert Havlin is an uncomplicated booking for a Gosden filly expected to know her job by now, and at 8/11 she is short but not unfairly so given the lack of depth behind her. If she settles and sees this trip out properly, she should be winning this maiden. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Sunshine Star is the one to keep simple. She has the clear ratings edge and the strongest established form. Asset looks the main danger if improving from her debut, while Green Area is the unknown quantity, but the sensible play is a win-only approach on the Gosden filly.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bintknight | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Green Area | 4/1 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Scarlet Letter | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Sunshine Star | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Computeform | Sunshine Star |
18:54 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap
Race Details: 6f | Class 6 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper 3yo sprint handicap for the grade: competitive rather than classy, and there are several with overlapping claims. Tickettothestars heads the market after a recent win and another solid effort, while In Denial arrives off a creditable third and has the look of one still edging towards his race. Miss Magic Dragon is respected after getting off the mark two starts ago, though she wasn’t quite able to back that up last time. No Claims Bonus is interesting with Tom Marquand booked and a light weight, and Cougar Force is awkward to dismiss on figures despite a slightly patchy profile. In a 13-runner Class 6 over 6f, pace, position and getting a clean run will matter plenty, so this looks more tricky puzzle than penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. In Denial – 5/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Mark Loughnane | Form: 5-7463 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 59
In Denial makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of the principals are exposed enough for this level. That latest third suggested he is coming to the boil, and his Topspeed figure of 59 is right up there with the better efforts on offer in this field. A mark of 60 looks workable rather than harsh, and Daniel Muscutt is the sort you want aboard in a race where tactical sharpness around Lingfield counts for plenty. At 5/1 with Bet365, he looks fairly priced rather than flashy, but this is exactly the sort of race where solid, repeatable form can win the argument. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. No Claims Bonus – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Harry Eustace | Form: 535-83 | Rating: 58 | Topspeed: 37
No Claims Bonus is the each-way angle because he still feels a touch less exposed than some of these and his latest third was a step back in the right direction. He gets in here off 58, carries just 129, and that combination gives him room to be competitive if building on that recent run. Tom Marquand catches the eye in this company and his presence suggests they mean business. He does need to find a bit on bare speed figures, so I wouldn’t be steaming in for the win, but in a 13-runner race with four places on offer he makes plenty of each-way sense at 11/2 with Bet365. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
In Denial is the straight win play; he brings the most convincing recent profile for a race of this nature and should be bang there if reproducing that latest effort. No Claims Bonus is the safer each-way punt with four places available, helped by a handy weight and a good jockey booking. Tickettothestars is the obvious danger, while Miss Magic Dragon also has enough ability to get involved.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Magic Dragon | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| In Denial | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Wadirumm | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Creciente | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Tickettothestars | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| No Claims Bonus | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Saeculamation | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Ken Brulee | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Blossom In The Air | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Lesley Buckley | 18/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cougar Force | 15/2 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 8/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Caitlin G | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Jooliah | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Karl Hedley | In Denial |
19:24 – Greenaway Foundation Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly straightforward six-runner novice on paper, with the market understandably centred on Weffaag, Storming Point and Ascending Star. Weffaag brings the best rating into the race and his reappearance third reads well enough for this level, while Storming Point showed plenty when runner-up on debut and has Ryan Moore taking over, which catches the eye immediately. Ascending Star has twice shaped with promise too and the inside draw could help him travel into it nicely over this Lingfield 7f. The other three need major improvement, with Cosmic Girl the unknown quantity as the only debutante in the line-up. It is not the deepest novice you will see, but there is enough unexposed talent here to make it interesting rather than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Weffaag – 10/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 0-3 | Rating: 89 | Topspeed: 63
Weffaag sets the standard and, in a race lacking depth, that often counts for plenty. His rating of 89 is the best on offer and that latest third suggested he had come forward from a forgettable debut effort at two. William Haggas does not usually waste time with this type, and Tom Marquand is an obvious positive when the stable means business. He ought to be sharper now, and this small field should allow him to sit handy and use that experience. At 10/11 he is not exactly hidden from the market, but he is still the most solid option and the one they all have to beat. Bet type: Win.
Bet: WIN
2. Ascending Star – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt | Trainer: Owen Burrows | Form: 33- | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 78
Ascending Star appeals as the value alternative if you want something against the favourite. He posted two thirds last season and there was enough in both efforts to think a race of this nature is within reach. An opening mark of 85 puts him firmly in the argument, and his Topspeed figure is actually the best in the field, which hints that he has more substance to his profile than the bare form figures suggest. Drawn in stall 1, Daniel Muscutt should be able to get a smooth run round, and Owen Burrows is more than capable of readying one after a break. At 9/2, he makes plenty of each-way appeal in a six-runner race where several look out of their depth. Bet type: Each-way.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Weffaag is the win play because he has the best form in the book, the best rating, and should improve again for his recent run. For an each-way punt, Ascending Star looks the sensible alternative at a fairer price, especially from the inside draw. Storming Point is the obvious danger if building on that debut second, while Cosmic Girl is the interesting unknown on first start.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascending Star | 11/4 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Blazing Sam | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Cormorant Rock | 150/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Storming Point | 9/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 6/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Weffaag | 10/11 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 10/11 (Bet365) |
| Cosmic Girl | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
19:54 – Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Fillies’ Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a competitive little fillies’ handicap rather than a deep one, and there are plenty with bits of form that entitle them to a say. Hilltop arrives on the back of a win and is the obvious one to beat despite top weight, while Summer Heat has been knocking on the door without quite getting her head in front. Thunderous Love has the raw speed figures to be dangerous if bouncing back, and Daisy Roots is another who has been running respectably enough to figure. The one slight concern with several of these is whether they are becoming expensive to follow, so I would rather side with a mare coming here with a proper recent success behind her. Tricky, yes, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Hilltop – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler | Form: 328-41 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 66
Hilltop makes plenty of appeal after getting back on track with that latest win, and the form string of 328-41 suggests she has come forward again this season rather than treading water. She has to shoulder 135, but this is not a race overloaded with unexposed lurkers and her mark still looks manageable for a yard that can place one well. Tom Marquand is the kind of booking that catches the eye in races like this, and from a pure solidity angle she is the standout. At 11/4 with Bet365, she is no giveaway, but she is still the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Thunderous Love – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Hector Crouch | Trainer: Jonathan Portman | Form: 520-57 | Rating: 83 | Topspeed: 72
Thunderous Love is the each-way angle in a race where a few of the principals are priced about right. Her recent form figures do not scream certainty, but the Topspeed mark of 72 is one of the better pieces of evidence on offer here and hints she is capable of being very competitive at this level if things drop right. She is also 4lb lower than Hilltop on official figures and doesn’t need a dramatic revival to get involved. Hector Crouch riding for Jonathan Portman is a solid enough combination in this grade, and at 4/1 with Bet365 she makes more appeal as a place-first play than some of the shorter alternatives. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hilltop is the win play because she brings the best recent profile and looks the most trustworthy in an otherwise slightly frustrating contest. For an each-way punt, Thunderous Love makes more sense than the obvious bridesmaid types and has the speed figures to hit the frame at least. Summer Heat and Daisy Roots are the main dangers if reproducing their more dependable handicap form.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Summer Heat | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Thunderous Love | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Daisy Roots | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Eazy On The Eye | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Bella Bisbee | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Welljudged | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Land Of Magic | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Thunderous Love |
20:24 – attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick) | | flat
A tight little 3yo handicap to close the card and, while it is hardly a deep race, it does look competitive enough. Luminare sets the standard on recent form after a solid second and is the obvious one now handicapping in this grade for William Haggas, while Lohoobb remains lightly raced and could easily take a step forward from his reappearance. Mighty Vega has been knocking on the door in lower-level handicaps and should give another honest account from a handy draw, whereas Venetian Romance is not without interest if building on a fair enough latest effort. The question is whether this turns into a straight fight between the classier yards, or whether one of the more streetwise handicap types can nick it late. I slightly favour proven recent substance over promise here.
Top Selections
1. Luminare – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Tom Marquand | Trainer: William Haggas | Form: 531-62 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 68
Luminare makes the most appeal. He ended last season with a win, returned with a respectable sixth, and then took a clear step back in the right direction when runner-up last time. That piece of form reads well enough in the context of this race and an opening mark of 81 does not look punitive for a colt from this yard. Tom Marquand is an eye-catching booking and this 7f around Lingfield ought to suit a horse who looks straightforward rather than flashy. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the one with the strongest blend of upside and recent evidence. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Mighty Vega – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kieran O’Neill | Trainer: Scott Dixon | Form: 521822 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed:
If you want one at a price against the favourite, Mighty Vega makes plenty of each-way sense. He has been admirably consistent, with that 521822 sequence showing he keeps turning up and running his race, and stall 3 should allow him to hold a useful position from the outset. He is not obviously ahead of the handicapper, but in a race where a few of these still have something to prove under pressure, his reliability is a definite asset. Scott Dixon’s runner may lack the sexy profile of the market principals, yet 7/1 looks fair for a horse bringing solid current form into a modest Class 5. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Luminare is the win play and looks the percentage call given his latest run and the Haggas-Marquand combination. For an each-way punt, Mighty Vega appeals as the dependable alternative in an eight-runner field with three places on offer. Lohoobb is the obvious danger if improving from his comeback, while Venetian Romance is not one to dismiss lightly at a bigger price.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lohoobb | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| High Approval | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Luminare | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Kimbara | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Mighty Vega | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Victor Cee | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Venetian Romance | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Torbados | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rockavon | Luminare |
Lingfield Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Rumour | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 50% |
| Land Of Magic | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Daisy Roots | 15 | 3 | 20% | 46.67% |
| Mighty Vega | 5 | 1 | 20% | 60% |
| Youthful King | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 27.27% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Moore | 132 | 40 | 30.3% | 54.55% |
| Jack Callan | 48 | 11 | 22.92% | 39.58% |
| Oliver Searle | 40 | 8 | 20% | 27.5% |
| Tom Marquand | 855 | 128 | 14.97% | 37.08% |
| Donagh Murphy | 29 | 4 | 13.79% | 55.17% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Lingfield:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John & Thady Gosden | 155 | 40 | 25.81% | 51.61% |
| William Haggas | 192 | 48 | 25% | 51.04% |
| Harry Charlton | 28 | 7 | 25% | 42.86% |
| Roger Varian | 500 | 115 | 23% | 51.4% |
| Andrew Balding | 364 | 73 | 20.05% | 44.51% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Lingfield racing tips for Tuesday 26th 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 Tuesday 26th May 2026 goes off at 17:54, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Lingfield today?
The going at Lingfield is reported as 7.3) (watering) (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Lingfield today?
There are 6 races on the card at Lingfield today, running from 17:54 through to 20:24.
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