Lingfield Park will stage a measured but competitive midweek card on Wednesday, January 21, as eight races unfold on the all-weather from 12:35pm to 4:08pm. The programme will blend developing talent with seasoned handicappers, offering a steady rise in intensity through the afternoon. From amateur riders early on to a stronger Class 4 finale, the meeting will reward tactical awareness, surface familiarity, and disciplined race management.
Proceedings will begin at 12:35pm. with Race 1, the Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap, a Class 6 contest for 4yo+ runners over 1m1y. With eight runners chasing a £2,980 winner’s share, the race will place early emphasis on positioning and balance, especially with amateur riders setting the tone for the afternoon.
At 1:05pm, attention will shift to youth and promise in Race 2, the Restricted Novice Stakes, a Bands C and D GBB Race (Class 5) open to 3-5yo runners. Covering 7f1y, the nine-runner field will compete for £4,320, with progression rather than experience likely to define the outcome.
Middle-distance specialists will take over at 1:35pm in Race 3, the Midnite Classified Stakes (Div I). This Class 6 race for 4yo+ runners over 1m2f will see ten horses line up, all chasing a healthy £4,711 to the winner. Its sister contest, Race 4 (Div II), will follow at 2:05pm with identical conditions, promising consistency and depth across both divisions.
Sprint speed will come into focus at 2:38pm with Race 5, the Midnite Handicap, a Class 6 event for 4yo+ over 5f6y. With eight runners competing for £3,140, sharp breaks and track position will be crucial.
The younger generation will then step forward at 3:08pm in Race 6, the Golden Goals Handicap, a Class 6 contest for 3yo runners over 1m1y. Another eight-horse field will aim for £3,140, with stamina and maturity likely to play key roles.
Speed will return at 3:38pm for Race 7, a Class 6 handicap for 3yo runners over 6f1y, featuring seven runners competing for £3,140.
The card will close at 4:08pm with Race 8, the Handicap, a Class 4 event for 4yo+ over 7f1y. With nine runners and a £4,972 winner’s share, this race stands as the most valuable and competitive contest of the afternoon, offering a fitting finale to the midweek test.
Contenders: Diamondonthehill, Bell Shot, Metaverse, Best Rate, Noble Victory, Spirit Lead Me, Tiger Crusade, Brunel Nation, Elouise’s Prince
With variety, balance, and steadily rising intensity, Lingfield Racecards 21 January are set to deliver a thorough examination of form, fitness, and racecraft across all eight races. By the time the Class 4 handicap will close the proceedings at 4:08pm, the day should have delivered a clear picture of which runners are ready to step forward as the winter programme continues at Lingfield.
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