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Lingfield (AW) · 16:08 · Tuesday, 18 August 2026 · 1m1y · Standard · Class 6

🤖 AI race preview

My Old Mate makes appeal from a strong recent surge on turf, having won twice at Windsor under Jude Fernandes with consistent pace and a 6lb penalty that still leaves him well within the rating band, and his 140lbs carry is offset by a solid RPR of 71 and a 65 OFR, suggesting he can hold his own in the early stretch. His form at 1m on good to firm, including a win with headway over 1f out, and a recent second in a similar race at Lingfield, positions him as the hardest to oppose despite the draw, while his recent improvement on Polytrack suggests a potential transfer of form. The main danger comes from Henfield, who finished second at Lingfield last month and has a 69 RPR and 59 TS, showing resilience and pace, while Grey Sands, with a cheekpiece and recent headway, could be a surprise if he finds his stride. Each-way value is present in the lower-rated runners, with Venturing and Ten Cuidado offering a modest appeal due to recent form and headgear changes.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Perfect Ruler (GB) Marco Ghiani3.75
2Ernie McCrew (IRE) Millie Wonnacott26
3My Old Mate (IRE) Jude Fernandes1.91
4Henfield (GB) David Probert5.50
5Grey Sands (IRE) Alfie Redman10
6Ten Cuidado (IRE) Finley Marsh81

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇My Old Mate
🥈Perfect Ruler
🥉Henfield

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