Lingfield Race 6 - William Hill Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap
HARDY'S HERO (4) was gelded over the winter and returned in fine form this season producing a gutsy runner up finish at Newmarket. Could find this test more suitable and is firmly the one to beat. ASSARANCA (8) managed to keep busy last year. Didn't disgrace herself attempting listed level at Newbury in the autumn contesting the Radley Stakes. Dropping in trip may suit and rates highly. DAGGER STRIKE (2) brings just the one start on turf to date and needs more than when seventh at Southwell on the all-weather recently. MR WRITER (6) performed better on the all-weather up to now and needs a career best to feature.

Jockey: Kieren Fox
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Dundalk All Weather December 12 over 1005m, 4 len behind Sovereign Cry with 61.5kg at $15. On debut second last in a small field at Naas May 18 over 1005m, 6 len behind Charles Darwin with 59.5kg at $34. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 148 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 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | 2 | $41,780.00 | Dundalk | 1005m | Neutral | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 0:59.49 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/11/2025 | 34 | 2 | $41,610.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 1:12.55 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 13/14 | 11/10/2025 | 19 | NSY HCP 2 | $86,720.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Jamie Powell | 61kg | 1:14.04 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/09/2025 | 16 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Y | James J G Ryan | 59.5kg | 1:14.41 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | 13 | 2 | $52,030.00 | Navan | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61.5kg | 1:12.41 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 24/08/2025 | 11 | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Naas | 1207m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:13.53 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/14 | 13/08/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $48,350.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Good | Leigh Roche | 58kg | 1:25.71 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/07/2025 | 5 | LR OPEN 2 | $78,040.00 | Tipperary | 1005m | Good | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 0:57.13 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/11 | 27/06/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $39,410.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/14 | 01/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Listowel | 1307m | GY | Colin Keane | 58kg | 1:20.01 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/05/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $67,160.00 | Naas | 1005m | Good | Leigh Roche | 59.5kg | 0:58.56 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Hollie Doyle
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Southwell All Weather on March 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Tamashal with 62kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 7 at Southwell All Weather on March 11 over 1400m, head behind Illy's Roo carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Has been racing well. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | 17 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 62kg | 1:27.76 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/03/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $17,240.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:27.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.88 |
| 2/4 | 09/02/2026 | 37 | HCP 3 | $17,720.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60kg | 1:27.90 | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.38 |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 5 | HCP 3 | $15,250.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | William Cox | 64kg | 1:28.00 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | 116 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Newcastle | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 1:31.27 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 8/11 | 04/09/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:23.98 | 1-2-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2025 | 16 | MDN 2 | $12,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1508m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:30.89 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $12,550.00 | Southwell | 1422m | Neutral | William Cox | 60.5kg | 1:29.22 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Kempton Park All Weather on March 28 over 1600m, 10 len behind Spinning Lizzie carrying 58kg at $15. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Goodwood on June 13 over 1200m, neck behind Game Striker carrying 57kg at $2.60. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | 175 | OPEN F 3 | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Jason Watson | 58kg | 1:38.89 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/26 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | SELL 2 | $310,950.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Georgia Dobie | 53.5kg | 1:22.76 | 12-12-7 | 9 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/09/2025 | 42 | OPEN F 2 | $184,500.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good Soft | Charles Bishop | 56.5kg | 1:28.46 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/3 | 13/08/2025 | 20 | LR OPEN 2 | $65,660.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 56kg | 1:43.59 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN F 2 | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1408m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 1:30.44 | 2-2-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2025 | 16 | MDN F 2 | $18,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 58kg | 1:23.14 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.53 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2025 | 11 | OPEN NOV F 2 | $72,600.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 58kg | 1:28.00 | 5-6-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN MDN F 2 | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 1207m | Good | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 1:11.74 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $2.63 |
| 2/11 | 21/05/2025 | - | OPEN NOV F 2 | $20,300.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Charles Bishop | 57kg | 1:11.82 | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 13 at Newmarket (Rowley) on April 14 over 1400m, neck behind Startled with 61kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 2 len at Haydock Park August 10 over 1200m defeating Authentic Charm with 60.5kg at $6. Fitter and is sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 14/04/2026 | 207 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:27.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $26,420.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:27.81 | 5-7-5 | 9 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2025 | 22 | NOV 2 | $23,060.00 | Carlisle | 1171m | Good | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:14.47 | 6-4-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.63 |
| 1/8 | 10/08/2025 | 59 | MDN 2 | $36,300.00 | Haydock Park | 1207m | Good Firm | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:14.40 | 7-5-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | OPEN NOV 2 | $24,750.00 | Newbury | 1307m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:18.48 | 7-7-7 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.3 len Lingfield All Weather December 8 over 1400m defeating Laughterintherain with 60.5kg at $1.70. On debut third of 11 at Lingfield All Weather November 20 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bayaann with 60.5kg at $11. Expected to be forward enough to run well while fresh as he has done before.
Last Starts 152 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 08/12/2025 | 18 | NOV 2 | $12,520.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:25.63 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $17,800.00 | Lingfield | 1410m | Neutral | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 60.5kg | 1:26.76 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 9 at Wolverhampton on April 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Luansobe with 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Kempton Park All Weather on June 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Cape Orator carrying 60.5kg at $2.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 191 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Wolverhampton | 1408m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 58.5kg | 1:30.54 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 08/10/2025 | 27 | NOV 2 | $13,580.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:13.40 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2025 | 55 | HCP NSY 2 | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 1:26.22 | 4-5-6 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/07/2025 | 23 | NOV 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:25.91 | 3-3-5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2025 | 29 | OPEN MDN 2 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 1207m | NS | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:15.13 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
| 8/13 | 27/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN 2 | $16,330.00 | Leicester | 1207m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 60.5kg | 1:12.59 | 10-11-8 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: P J Dobbs
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Kempton Park All Weather on March 18 over 1400m, head behind Lion Of Mali with 61kg at $3.80. Last start 5th of 8 at Southwell All Weather on April 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Colori Forever with 57.5kg at $5. Worth including in calculations.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $19,600.00 | Southwell | 1408m | Neutral | Joe Leavy | 57.5kg | 1:25.58 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/03/2026 | 180 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:26.53 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | HCP NSY 2 | $26,420.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Soft | Sean Levey | 56.5kg | 1:27.81 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,140.00 | Salisbury | 1402m | Soft | Sean Levey | 61kg | 1:32.68 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/08/2025 | 13 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 1207m | Good Soft | Alec Voikhansky | 60kg | 1:11.02 | 4-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2025 | 61 | HCP NSY 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 57kg | 1:11.95 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/06/2025 | 30 | OPEN NOV 2 | $25,410.00 | Salisbury | 1207m | Good Firm | Sam Hitchcott | 59kg | 1:14.78 | 4-3-6 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/18 | 16/05/2025 | 12 | OPEN MDN 2 | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 1207m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:11.97 | 4-6-9 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/05/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 59kg | 1:00.35 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Joe Leavy
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 8 at Doncaster on March 29 over 2000m, 10 len behind Arc Ole Ole carrying 61kg at $13. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Epsom Downs on April 28 over 1700m, 4 len behind On Message with 57kg at $8. Top three chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 30 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good | Sean Levey | 57kg | 1:46.98 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 155 | HCP 3 | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Joe Leavy | 61kg | 2:18.28 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN F 2 | $63,520.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Soft | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:31.42 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | HCP NSY 2 | $15,430.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Joe Leavy | 60kg | 1:49.67 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/09/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 1609m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 58kg | 1:42.09 | 3-7-7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | HCP NSY 2 | $21,220.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Joe Leavy | 55kg | 1:52.55 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 28/08/2025 | 12 | HCP NSY 2 | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 1:26.49 | 1-1-3 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2025 | 37 | HCP NSY F 2 | $27,230.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Joe Leavy | 55.5kg | 1:25.72 | 1-2-4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | 19 | MDN F 2 | $18,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good | Joe Leavy | 58kg | 1:23.14 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN MDN 2 | $54,450.00 | Haydock Park | 1408m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 58kg | 1:32.24 | 4-5-10 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/05/2025 | - | OPEN MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good | Alec Voikhansky | 56.5kg | 1:25.27 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |