Monday promises a packed schedule of all‑weather racing, with action coming from both Ling Field and Newcastle and being broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The day’s highlight at Ling Field will be the final race, a mile‑and‑a‑quarter handicap titled the "Download The At The Races App Handicap," featuring a ten‑horse field. Among the contenders, Charlie Clover’s five‑year‑old Harlington is poised to chase a rare four‑in‑a‑row, having already secured three successive wins, including a triumph over today’s course and distance. Harlington’s recent form has been nothing short of impressive: after a debut runner‑up in January, the gelding surged to victory in his next three outings, each win raising his official rating to a career‑high.
Adding to his prospects, Tom Marquand will be aboard for the first time, a fresh partnership that could give the horse an extra edge. Harlington’s main challenger is likely to be Neil King’s Victors Spirit, a four‑year‑old who notched his maiden win just nine days ago. Although Victors Spirit is stepping up in class, the horse is dropping back to its shortest distance at Ling Field, which may suit its speed‑type profile.
Another horse to watch is Roger Teal’s The Hare Rail, who comes into the race with a career‑low rating and will be eager to snap his first win. Golden Circet, trained by Jim and Suzi Best, also offers intrigue; the mare is making her first start following a wind‑pipe operation, and a solid performance could signal a successful comeback. Other notable entries include Double Red, a Henry Candy‑trained runner, and Perfect Scoundrel, piloted by Kieran Shoemark, both of whom have shown consistency in recent outings.
As the field assembles, punters can stay updated with the latest racing news, interviews, and feature stories on their mobile devices, ensuring they never miss a beat. Turning to Newcastle, the second race of the day is another handicap, again sponsored by the At The Races App, and will feature six runners. Sir Mark Prescott will saddle four‑year‑old Analogical, a horse that has narrowly missed victory on two recent occasions—losing by a nose and a short head respectively. Analogical will be dropping back in distance, aiming for a third career win.
David O'Meara’s Mao Shang Won, who was denied a hat‑trick just seventeen days ago after winning at Newcastle and Doncaster, will be back in the saddle with Daniel Tudhope taking the reins for this start. A seasoned campaigner, Clansman, who previously won over the same course and distance, returns after a lengthy 208‑day spell and is targeting an eighth career win. Moon Sniper, who was unlucky at Southwell two starts ago, could be well‑handicapped for a stable debut under Jessica Bedi. The remaining slots are filled by Patrol (rider Dylan Cunha), and Roger Henry on behalf of Lizzie Quinlan, completing the six‑horse field.
In addition to the headline races, Ling Field will host the Joan Butcher 90th Birthday Fillies’ Handicap over a mile and a half, featuring seven fillies. Sea Of Charm, trained by Georgina Nicholls, has been in fine form lately, winning three of her last five runs, and will be ridden by William Cox, who has guided her to three of her seven career victories. Rose Cotton, a four‑year‑old owned by Tom Clover, earned a win on her season debut at Wolverhampton in January; after a disappointing odds‑on favorite finish last month, she steps up in trip today and could rediscover her winning ways. Richard Hannon’s Schemaya and last‑time‑out winner Twilight Moon also merit attention among the seven‑horse lineup.
Further down the programme, Ling Field will stage a 2:51 race where Dyrholaey and Twilight Jet will clash, followed by a 3:51 contest featuring 500,000‑gns yearling Behike, who is seeking his first win after finishing behind Raaheeb on debut. Newcastle’s 6:30 race will see Ziata, a half‑sister to Ebt’s Guard, favored to break well from the gates. At 7:00, a 135,000‑gns purchase named Gouken will make his first start after a gelding operation. International interest remains high, with French meetings at Fontainebleau and Le Lion D'Angers also on the radar for racing enthusiasts.
Overall, Monday’s all‑weather card offers a blend of seasoned campaigners chasing further glory and younger horses eager to claim their first victories, providing ample drama for both casual fans and seasoned punters alike.