William Hill Lingfield Derby Trial Stakes (Listed)
Lingfield Park · 13:58 (UK local)
Saturday, 9 May 2026
1m 3f 133y
Distance
Turf
Surface
Good to Firm (Good in Places)
Going
9
Runners
Prize: £60,000 added
AI Top 3 Picks
Military Order (IRE)
J: W Buick · T: C Appleby
Represents a top-tier stable and jockey combination that excels in Derby trials. If eligible as a 3-year-old for this race, he would be expected to be well-prepared and possess the necessary stamina f…
Isaac Newton (IRE)
J: R L Moore · T: A P O'Brien
From the formidable Aidan O'Brien yard, ridden by Ryan Moore, this horse is bred for classic distances. He will likely have been specifically targeted for this type of race and is expected to show sig…
Maltese Cross (FR)
J: Tom Marquand · T: W J Haggas
William Haggas is a master trainer, and Tom Marquand is a top jockey. This horse has shown progressive form and could relish the step up in trip and class.
Model confidence: 35% · capped at 50% for racing's structural variance
Full Racecard (9 runners)
| # | Draw | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | A Taste of Glory (GER) |
| 2 | 2 | Balzac (GER) |
| 3 | 1 | Bay Of Brilliance |
| 4 | 4 | ②Isaac Newton (IRE) |
| 5 | 6 | Maho Bay |
| 6 | 3 | ③Maltese Cross (FR) |
| 0 | 2 | Puppet Master (IRE) |
| 0 | 3 | Ambiente Friendly (IRE) |
| 0 | 5 | ①Military Order (IRE) |
Wgt = weight (st-lb) · OR = official rating · PR = Sky Sports power rating · HG = headgear (b/v/cp/t/h/p) · Last = days since last run
Key Race Factors
- •Strong trainer/jockey combinations (Appleby/Buick, O'Brien/Moore, Haggas/Marquand)
- •Stamina requirements for 1m 3f 133y, crucial for Derby prospects
- •Potential for significant improvement from 3-year-olds in a Derby trial
- •Class 1 Listed race status attracting quality contenders
- •Assumed Good or Good to Soft going conditions for early May
Risk Assessment
- •Competitive field of 9 runners, all with potential for improvement
- •Uncertainty regarding the actual form and preparation of horses without full analysis
- •The noted inconsistency in age for some runners, though treated as eligible per instructions
- •Going conditions not yet officially published, which can impact performance
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