Lingfield Race 8 - Best Odds Guaranteed At Betmgm Handicap
HOW IMPRESSIVE (1) showed improvement when a solid second over 1400m at Southwell last time out 1.3L adrift travelling strongly into the straight. Well drawn to go close and could be prominent again. CRYSTAL DAGGER (8) went very close here tackling the same trip beaten only a head. Was up with the pace throughout and this looks a more winnable assignment. Rates a genuine threat. CAPTAIN PARMA (3) wasn't disgraced when fourth at Southwell. Remains capable of making the frame. ME TARZAN (5) disappointed in latest when sixth beaten 0.6L. Boasts a strong record attempting this journey and is in the mix.

Jockey: Jason Watson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 2nd of 12 at Southwell All Weather on January 4 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Down To The Kid with 61kg at $8.50. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at Chelmsford on December 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Eminency with 57kg at $26. Can do one better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 1:27.31 | 1-2-2 | 12 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 18/12/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 1-2-6 | 12 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/12/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Jason Watson | 59.5kg | 1:26.37 | 1-2-8 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 62.5kg | 1:25.28 | 1-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:23.83 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/09/2025 | 81 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 60kg | 1:24.32 | 1-2-8 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Stevie Donohoe | 62kg | 1:22.68 | 2-8-8 | 7 |
| 36.3L | $11.00 |
| 19/19 | 14/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 61kg | 1:10.49 | 4-11-19 | 14 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/05/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $29,520.00 | Haydock Park | 1401m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 60.5kg | 1:26.63 | 6-4-11 | 10 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 14/14 | 27/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 1421m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 1:28.24 | 2-2-14 | 9 |
| 26.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:26.83 | 2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Rowan Scott
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Chelmsford on December 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Eminency with 57kg at $19. The race before that 10th of 12 at Wolverhampton on November 24 over 1400m, 9 len behind The Dragon King carrying 58.5kg at $34. Winner will come from elsewhere.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 18/12/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 57kg | 1:26.40 | 11-8-8 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/11/2025 | 61 | HCP 3U | $18,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Laura Pearson | 58.5kg | 1:26.47 | 6-5-10 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/09/2025 | 75 | HCP 3U | $22,140.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 58.5kg | 1:24.74 | 1-1-7 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $27,680.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | 1:33.64 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/07/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $14,760.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Firm | Connor Planas | 61kg | 1:22.68 | 3-3-3 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/06/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:27.42 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/05/2025 | 66 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Lingfield | 1508m | Good | Dougie Costello | 58.5kg | 1:31.21 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 3 | $16,160.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:25.92 | 3-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/03/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Laura Pearson | 60kg | 1:25.69 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2025 | 10 | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 56.5kg | 1:28.58 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/9 | 28/01/2025 | 19 | HCP 3 | $14,140.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:29.28 | 6-7-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 4th of 13 at Southwell All Weather on November 21 over 1400m, 5 len behind Shiplake carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Wolverhampton on October 28 over 1440m, 1.0 len behind He's A Gentleman carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Terrific chance for a return to form.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 21/11/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 1:26.50 | 4-1-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61.5kg | 1:27.84 | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 61kg | 1:29.64 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 133 | HCP 3U | $16,330.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Pat Cosgrave | 61kg | 1:25.05 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/05/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:12.77 | 10-7-7 | 12 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/04/2025 | 24 | MDN 35 | $13,280.00 | Wolverhampton | 1441m | Neutral | Sean Dylan Bowen | 58.5kg | 1:28.36 | 5-7-2 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | NOV 35 | $13,280.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:29.98 | 5-4-3 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | MDN 35 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 56kg | 1:42.32 | 5-3-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |

Jockey: Oliver Searle
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Giorgio M carrying 58.5kg at $8. Last start got back early 8th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on January 4 over 1400m, 5 len behind Down To The Kid with 58kg at $7. Strips fitter and good enough to test this field.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Searle | 58kg | 1:27.31 | 10-10-8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/12/2025 | 69 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Searle | 58.5kg | 1:25.56 | 8-10-6 | 11 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/10/2025 | 11 | HCP APP 3U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 1610m | Neutral | Oliver Searle | 59kg | 1:36.43 | 12-11-4 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $29.00 |
| 11/17 | 03/10/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 3U | $28,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Soft | Patrick Millman | 69kg | 1:30.59 | 11-16-11 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $33,110.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Soft | Megan Jordan | 63kg | 1:45.04 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Oliver Searle | 52.5kg | 1:26.07 | 7-5-7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Good | Oliver Searle | 59.5kg | 1:44.21 | 4-3-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/07/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Oliver Searle | 57.5kg | 1:27.90 | 9-11-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2025 | 97 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Oliver Searle | 56kg | 1:40.08 | 8-10-10 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Oliver Searle | 56.5kg | 1:23.02 | 6-7-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 05/03/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Oliver Searle | 59kg | 1:38.86 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Harry Vigors
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at Chelmsford on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind Revolutionise with 56kg at $4. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.0 len at this track December 17 over 1400m defeating Arantes Nascimento carrying 58kg at $5. Can atone.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $15,680.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 56kg | 1:24.58 | 6-4-6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 60 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Harry Vigors | 58kg | 1:24.04 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/10/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | George Wood | 60.5kg | 1:27.56 | 6-6-3 | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/10/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 61.5kg | 1:25.31 | 1-2-3 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 1408m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 60kg | 1:30.21 | 2-3-2 | 12 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/08/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:26.18 | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/12 | 23/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 1408m | Good Soft | George Wood | 60kg | 1:25.34 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Soft | George Wood | 59.5kg | 1:34.88 | 5-6-8 | 11 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | HCP 3 | $11,440.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Kaiya Fraser | 63kg | 1:24.30 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.36 |
| 1/15 | 27/05/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 1408m | Good Soft | George Wood | 60kg | 1:24.93 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/12 | 22/04/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 3 | $13,060.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Good | George Wood | 60kg | 1:39.78 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 5th of 7 at Southwell All Weather on December 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind King Of Ithaca carrying 61kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Lingfield on June 11 over 1540m, 6 len behind Abundance with 59kg at $51. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 156 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:27.56 | 6-4-5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 16/07/2025 | 35 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 1408m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 59.5kg | 1:23.33 | 8-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN NOV 35 | $13,280.00 | Lingfield | 1531m | Good | Pat Cosgrave | 59kg | 1:31.18 | 6-6-8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 34 | $14,760.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:24.86 | 9-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: R Havlin
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Southwell All Weather on January 4 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Down To The Kid with 59.5kg at $21. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track on December 22 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Giorgio M carrying 59.5kg at $13. Needs to improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/01/2026 | 13 | HCP 4U | $27,220.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Jonny Peate | 59.5kg | 1:27.31 | 9-9-10 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 59.5kg | 1:25.56 | 7-6-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 12/12 | 15/12/2025 | 9 | HCP 3U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 59.5kg | 1:12.37 | 7-7-12 | 7 |
| 24.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/12/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:28.87 | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 25/11/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:10.97 | 5-5-6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:27.84 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 61.5kg | 1:11.43 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 11/14 | 14/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 59.5kg | 1:11.80 | 7-9-11 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1225m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 61.5kg | 1:13.54 | 8-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 15/09/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | 1:25.58 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 59kg | 1:13.37 | 5-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |

Jockey: L Morris
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on December 31 over 1400m, head behind Handle With Care carrying 54.5kg at $29. The race before that ran last of 11 at Southwell All Weather on November 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Mumayaz with 61kg at $34. Winning chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/12/2025 | 33 | HCP F 3U | $17,240.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 54.5kg | 1:24.28 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/11/2025 | 32 | APP HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 1207m | Neutral | George Downing | 61kg | 1:14.08 | 4-7-11 | 12 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/10/2025 | 25 | NOV F 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good Soft | George Downing | 58kg | 1:25.89 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2025 | 27 | HCP F 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 1207m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 56kg | 1:13.51 | 2-3-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | MDN F 3U | $29,040.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | George Downing | 58kg | 1:40.75 | 5-7-10 | 11 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/08/2025 | 21 | NOV F 3U | $12,700.00 | Carlisle | 1408m | Good Firm | George Downing | 58kg | 1:31.04 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |
| 2/9 | 30/07/2025 | - | NOV F 3U | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1408m | Good | George Downing | 58kg | 1:23.01 | 7-4-2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |