Racing takes place at Lingfield Park on Monday, 12 January, with a seven-race all-weather card scheduled on the Polytrack. The Lingfield Park Race Cards 12 January set out a programme that includes handicaps, a novice stakes, and classified races, spanning distances from five furlongs to nearly two miles.
The meeting brings together runners competing across Classes 4 to 6, with prize money ranging from £6,000 to £10,000. Field sizes vary through the afternoon, creating a blend of tactical contests and more strongly run races around the tight all-weather circuit.
The card gets underway at 12:40 PM with THE JOIN THE MIDNITE MOVEMENT HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 4) over 5f 6y. Seven runners are declared, including Michaela’s Boy, Master of My Fate, Almaty Star, and Diomed Spirit. The £9,500 sprint is likely to emphasise early speed and track position, making a fast start crucial for success on the tight Polytrack.
At 1:10 PM, THE MIDNITE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) runs over 1m 7f 169y with a field of four: Nunc Est Bibendum, Young Endless, Prince Quattro, and A Tickatickatiming. With a small field, the race is expected to develop into a measured contest worth £7,100 where stamina and rhythm will prove decisive, favouring those who can maintain a steady gallop throughout.
THE NOVICE STAKES (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) at 1:40 PM take place over 6f 1y. Seven runners, including Charging Bull, Tenbob Tommy, Alasrae, and Comprador, are scheduled to compete for £10,000. This contest provides a useful guide to emerging sprint talent, highlighting novices likely to progress over the season.
At 2:10 PM, THE MIDNITE CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) is contested over 6f 1y with eight runners declared, including Call Glory, Autumn Angel, Beauzon, and Lynwood Lad. The £6,000 race is expected to reward those with course familiarity and the ability to handle the turns efficiently.
The race features at 2:40 PM, THE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) over 7f 1y. Eight runners, such as Jackson Street, Roman Emperor, Mighty Ruler, and Mount Mogan, are set to compete for £ 6,000. The distance will place emphasis on balance and tactical positioning rather than pure speed, creating a compelling middle-distance contest.
The penultimate race at 3:10 PM, THE CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6), runs over 1m 1y and £6,000 worth features the largest field of the afternoon with 11 runners, including Celtic John, Duke Orsino, Huntly Lodge, and Monks Mead. A competitive tempo is expected, where consistency and racecraft may prove key to victory.
The meeting concludes at 3:40 PM with THE GOLDEN GOALS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) over 1m 1y. Eight runners, including Renesmee, Foreseen, Kingkeer, and H Key Lails, are set to line up for the same £7,100 prize money. The closing race provides a solid test of adaptability under standard all-weather conditions, rounding off a full day of racing at Lingfield Park.
Overall, the seven-race programme at Lingfield Park is set to provide a balanced all-weather card, combining sprint handicaps, staying tests, and opportunities for novice and classified runners to progress under standard Polytrack conditions.
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