Lingfield
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Simon Duggan The Bad Ama Handicap (Div I)
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Good Value
TrackLab Insight
Back-to-back wins at Bath have made this seven-year-old the market favourite, but that price has drifted sharply from its opening odds — a sign that punters have cooled on him. Racing again after just six days is the boldest part of the story: fresher rivals may have the edge in stamina. With 56 races under his belt, he's easily the most experienced horse in this field, but most of that experience has come without winning.
Most experienced (56 runs, field avg 24)
Runs again after just 6 days
Market favourite (3.7)
TrackLab Insight
The editorial verdict names this horse as second pick, and recent form backs up the interest — placed in three of the last four races, including a close third just 21 days ago. The concern is that her record on normal ground is poor, with no wins from nine attempts on good ground; all her best form has come on softer surfaces. She's consistent enough to feature, but the ground could count against her.
Mid-range in the market (12.0)
Good Value
TrackLab Insight
One of only two course winners in this field, and his Lingfield win came just 55 days ago — more recent than anyone else's course form here. He followed it up with a close fourth at Wolverhampton 11 days ago, so he's fit and in good order. His record on this type of normal ground is the best in the field among horses with course experience, making him a serious each-way contender.
One of few course winners (1 wins here)
TrackLab Insight
A horse that won a decent Class 2 race back in 2023 but has been in freefall since, finishing ninth or tenth in his last three outings. He also hasn't won on normal ground conditions in seven attempts, which is a significant red flag for today. Returning from a 116-day break into a field where others are sharper and in better form makes this hard to recommend.
Among the more experienced (23 career races)
Trainer Quotes
Jun 2023
"Some of his form last year was notable, particularly when third to Chaldean in the Group 3 Acomb Stakes at York. He had a nice blowout on his comeback in Listed company at Newcastle in April and, after a near two-month break, he returned on Monday at Redcar to win the Zetland Gold Cup pretty well. Depending what the handicapper does, it would be nice to go to Royal Ascot now for the Hampton Court or Golden Gates. 01-06-23"
TrackLab Insight
One of the higher-rated horses in the field, but her recent form is heading in the wrong direction — she was beaten ten lengths last time out and hasn't won on normal ground conditions in three attempts. She's been off for 48 days and her best runs have come on wet or muddy ground, which this isn't forecast to be.
2nd highest rated (OR 55)
TrackLab Insight
The editorial selection to finally break her duck, and the case is built on a near-miss — she was beaten just a whisker at Kempton 55 days ago, losing by a tenth of a length. Twenty-one career races without a win is a long wait, but eight placed finishes show she keeps running into the finish. A new jockey today, having never partnered this combination before, is a small unknown.
Winless from 21 career races
TrackLab Insight
The best career win rate in the field — winning roughly 1 in every 6 races — marks this eight-year-old out as a horse that knows how to get the job done. He was only fourth here 19 days ago, but his last win came on a slower surface than today's normal conditions, which is worth noting. The jockey-trainer combination has clicked before, winning 8 from 40 races together.
Best career win rate in field (1 in 6)
TrackLab Insight
Crucially, this is one of only a handful of horses here who has actually won at Lingfield — a real advantage in a 14-runner field. He finished third here just 19 days ago, so the course and conditions are fresh in his legs. With just one career win from 20 races overall, he's no banker, but the course form makes him more interesting than his odds suggest.
One of few course winners (1 wins here)
TrackLab Insight
This horse hasn't raced in 258 days — by far the longest absence in the field — and has never won in 12 career attempts, making this a tough ask on both counts. There are placed finishes on the record, including two runner-up spots at Lingfield, so it's not without ability. But asking a horse to return from eight months off and break a duck in a competitive 14-runner race is a big question.
Absent 258 days (longest in field)
TrackLab Insight
Remarkably, this is the only horse in the field with a win at this exact course and distance combination — a genuine edge that stands out. However, his last run was a pulled-up at Plumpton, and the two runs before that here at Lingfield produced eighth and tenth-place finishes. It's hard to trust him on current form despite the compelling course record.
Only winner at this distance
Has won over this course and distance
Best record at this trip (1 from 3)
TrackLab Insight
The standout marker here is her record on this type of ground — two wins from 11 races on normal conditions, the best of any horse in the field by that measure. The problem is she hasn't raced for 224 days and has never won at Lingfield in six attempts, with all her best form coming at Brighton. Fitness after such a long break is the real question mark.
Best record on this ground (2 from 11)
TrackLab Insight
Carries the lowest weight in the race, which is an advantage in a handicap — lighter horses have to do less work. But zero wins from 12 career races and a run of poor recent form, including a distant seventh at Bath just 20 days ago, makes it hard to find a compelling reason to back him. He's yet to prove he can turn weight into victory.
Carries lowest weight in field
TrackLab Insight
One win from 23 career races, and that sole victory came nearly three years ago at Wolverhampton — a very long wait for another moment in the spotlight. He's drawn in stall one, which carries only a 10% win rate at this course and distance, adding another obstacle. Recent form shows steady mid-pack finishes without threatening the front, and he's yet to win at Lingfield in five attempts.
Among the more experienced (23 career races)
TrackLab Insight
Hasn't won in nearly two years and his last six finishes read 8-9-7-11-9-6 — consistently in the bottom half of the field. He carries the lowest official rating alongside a couple of rivals, sitting 5lbs below the field average, and has no wins on normal ground conditions from four attempts. Drawn high in stall 13, which is the weakest draw position at this course and distance.
Lowest rated, 5lbs below average
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