Lingfield Race 4 - Sporting Times/Sri Lanka Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
BEHIKE (1) returns to Lingfield after a dominant last‑start win over 1207m here, leading throughout and scoring by 7L, and sets the standard. RAILWAYMAN (2) comes off a 1.75L Ayr win over 1207m after a Leicester 3rd and looks the main danger. RAY MON DOUGH (3) was below best at Kempton over 1408m but is a prior 1207m winner at this track and can improve back to this trip.
Jockey: D Egan
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off a 26‑day break after winning at Lingfield over 1207m on 20 Apr by 7L on good, leading throughout with 59.5kg at $2.50. Prior run was 3rd of 7 at Ascot over 1408m on soft on 5 Sep, beaten 3L by Raaheeb with 60.5kg at $3. Draws barrier 2 and rises to 62.5kg for David Egan for George Scott. In with a chance.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | David Egan | 59.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 7L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $19,674.00 | Ascot | 1408m | SOFT | David Egan | 60.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4-1-2-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: C Lee
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Comes off an 11-day turnaround after winning at Ayr over 1207m on 5 May by 1.75L on Good, carrying 60kg at $1.22. Prior run 3rd of 13 at Leicester over 1207m on 13 Apr, beaten 2L on Good with 59kg at $7 behind Westport. Three-year-old colt for K R Burke; steps up to 62.5kg and draws barrier 6. In with a chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Ayr | 1207m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $1.22 |
| 3/13 | 13/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Leicester | 1207m | GOOD | Clifford Lee | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
Jockey: H Crouch
Weight: 62.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 6th of 14 at Kempton over 1408m on 30 Apr, beaten 6.05L with 62.5kg at $2.25 behind Langstone. Previously won on debut at Lingfield over 1207m on 4 Nov at $3.75, leading throughout. Tongue tie goes on. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1408m | GOOD | Hector Crouch | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.05L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 04/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,197.00 | Lingfield | 1207m | GOOD | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| 5L | $3.75 |
Jockey: William Cox
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding trained by A Watson, drawn barrier 4 with 59kg and William Cox booked. Irish-bred by Starman out of Paddy Again. Setup looks straightforward on paper. Each-way claims.
Jockey: Tyler Heard
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after an 8th of 13 at Southwell over 1221m on 25 Apr, beaten 9.05L by Zarinca on good ground at $67. Carries 57kg today after 51.5kg last start, from the same barrier 5. Three-year-old filly by Aclaim for Martin Dunne with Tyler Heard booked. Can improve with added fitness.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 25/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Southwell | 1221m | GOOD | Taryn Langley | 51.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.05L | $67.00 |
Jockey: R P Downey
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up at Kempton over 1207m on 4 May finished 6th of 10, beaten 10L by Marengo Storm, with 57.5kg at $26. Debut at Doncaster over 1208m on 24 Apr was 9th of 14, beaten 15.8L at $13. Three-year-old filly by Zoustar from barrier 3 for R P Downey and trainer R M Beckett, carries 57kg. Needs to lift but can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/05/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 1207m | GOOD | R P Downey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Doncaster | 1208m | GOOD | Hollie Doyle | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| 15.8L | $13.00 |