Lingfield hosts a New Year’s Eve party in conjunction with the Listed Quebec Stakes, as well as flying action from Uttoxeter, live on Sky Sports Racing.
1.44 Lingfield – Last year’s winners Tyrrhenian Sea take on the reigning champions
Roger Variani Tyrrhenian Sea was successful in the List BetUK Quebec Stakes (1.44) 12 months ago and is now valued at only £1 higher.
He ran a cracker in the Churchill Stakes at Newcastle last month, the same race he used as a prep last year, after a 266-day layoff behind The Foxes and will certainly be close in the saddle with Jack Mitchell.
Royal champion was a winner of the Wolferton Stakes in 2023 when trained by Varian and has since been in Australia, finishing a creditable second in the Crystal Mile, and is now with the excellent Carl Burke.He could take the whole the beat if he gets back to his best.
America’s pride returns after wind action and Amy Murphy will be hoping she can build on her Newcastle effort to win here earlier this month.
Old House Lu (Tom Dascombe), A believer in fantasy (Ed Walker) and Leah Rose (Rae Guest) complete the lineup.
Royal Champion runs to Royal Ascot victory in 2023 Wolferton Stakes
1.14 Lingfield – Restored Kylian headlines field of eight
Killian can be a difficult horse but Archie Watson seems to have found the key to his use of the lash.He ran a good second behind with consistent type and lines Extra Wins with BetUK Acca Club Handicap (1.14) a good race to get his head on.
Richard Hughes The Thames Boatman Could only finish seventh at Wolves last time out, but he is unbeaten at his beloved Lingfield and it wouldn’t be surprising to see him bounce back and maintain that record.
Bedford Flyer another one who can run a big race coming back and form last time out at Southwell, he is a multiple course winner and his 92 rating may not stop him from winning in 94.
Existing he has recently been an expensive horse to follow but has been knocking on the door and is now 14lb off his last winning mark, although that was back in February 2022.
Kylian has been perfected for lash application
2.14 Lingfield – Monsieur Beaulieu & Zandita Contest Trap Handicap
It Win £1m with BetMGM Golden Goals Odds (2.14) looks competitive with several that have a good shot at this award.
The preference is backwards Mr. Beaulieu who stayed strong and finished second at Southwell.Interestingly, he is dominated by Ross Coakley, who beat him impressively over course and distance earlier in the month, and this six-year-old is likely to make further progress.
Light race I have done it Winning on debut here is a big threat and a good second at Wolverhampton after a 355-day layoff confirms that.
Stuart Williams Make a revolution he was last seen finishing a solid second in the competition at Wolverhampton and the drop in rating leaves Marco Gianni feeling good about him.
Watch every race at Lingfield and Uttoxeter live on Sky Sports Racing on Tuesday 31 December.
