8:10 Lingfield
This Class 4 handicap over 6f at Lingfield on soft ground brings together eight runners, most of whom have previous experience of winning over the course and distance. The KTB Fit scores are tightly bunched at the top, with Pixie Diva edging it on 66, followed closely by Charlie Mason on 65, while Hierarchy and Queue Dos both sit on 59. Official ratings and recent form suggest a competitive race where course-and-distance prowess and proven soft-ground form will be key.
How the race shapes up
The pace shape points to a truly-run race with several prominent runners likely to contest the lead early. Pixie Diva from draw 7 and Charlie Mason from stall 6 are expected to be forward, while Queue Dos from the inside gate and Hierarchy can also take up a position. The key question is whether the rail draw of Queue Dos will prove an advantage on soft ground or whether the higher-drawn course winners can dominate from wider stalls.
The KTB Fit ranking
- 1Pixie Diva66/100RPR 90 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 2Charlie Mason65/100RPR 89 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 3Hierarchy59/100RPR 85 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 4Queue Dos59/100RPR 86 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 5Monsieur Kodi56/100RPR 86 — field comparison calculated at page load
- 6Tyger Bay0/100
- 7Brazen Idol0/100
- 8Raffles Angel0/100
The contenders
Pixie Diva KTB Fit 66/100
Pixie Diva arrives with the highest KTB Fit score of 66 and holds an RPR of 90 that is right up there in this field. A course and distance winner who has also shown she handles this soft ground at Lingfield, she looks well placed to capitalise on her proven track record. George Scott's 31% strike rate at the venue with an A/E of 1.11 underlines the yard's effectiveness here, while the trainer-jockey combination shows a solid 17% strike rate from 219 rides. Her recent form of -61283 includes a C&D success and she should be suited by the likely prominent pace.
Charlie Mason KTB Fit 65/100
Charlie Mason is only a pound behind on official figures with an RPR of 89 and carries a KTB Fit score of 65. Like the selection he is a course and distance winner who has already shown his liking for soft ground at this track. Tony Carroll's partnership with the 7lb claimer Myla Coppins has produced a healthy 22% strike rate and positive A/E of 1.50, suggesting the booking is far from coincidental. Recent form reads 454277 and while it lacks a recent win it does show consistent placed efforts in similar company. His ability to race prominently should see him involved in the early fractions.
Hierarchy KTB Fit 59/100
Hierarchy brings an RPR of 85 and a KTB Fit score of 59 into the contest. A course and distance winner who has also performed well on this going at Lingfield, he cannot be dismissed despite a modest 9% trainer strike rate at the track. Jamie Osborne's overall record with the yard reads 23 wins from 243 runners and an A/E of 1.05, while recent form of 891879 contains a C&D victory that will not have gone unnoticed. At the age of seven he retains plenty of know-how around this venue and his run-style should see him well placed in a race where pace is likely to be genuine.
Queue Dos KTB Fit 59/100
Queue Dos is another C&D winner with proven form on soft ground at Lingfield and posts an RPR of 86 alongside a KTB Fit of 59. Drawn in stall 1 he has the rail to help and his recent form of 41-473 suggests he retains plenty of ability. J S Moore's 5% strike rate at the track is modest but the yard knows the venue well having had 204 runners here. The booking of the 5lb claimer Mason Paetel may sharpen him up and his prominent style of racing could be ideally suited if the race develops into a test of speed on the soft surface.
The rest of the field
Monsieur KodiKTB Fit 56/100
Monsieur Kodi holds an RPR of 86 and is another C&D winner with form on this going. The Richard & Peter Fahey yard has a modest 4% strike rate from 24 runs at Lingfield but the horse's recent form of 32-317 contains solid placed efforts.
Tyger BayKTB Fit 0/100
Tyger Bay has an RPR of 87 but registers a KTB Fit of 0. The 9-year-old has recent form of 42-719 and is a veteran who will need to find his best form to figure.
Brazen IdolKTB Fit 0/100
Brazen Idol is rated with an RPR of 89 yet also carries a KTB Fit of 0. His form reads 065/27 and at the age of seven he returns from a break with questions to answer.
Raffles AngelKTB Fit 0/100
Raffles Angel has an RPR of 87 and recent form of 54189-. The 5-year-old is another who will need to bounce back to trouble the principals.
KTB verdict
Pixie Diva is the KTB Selection. She tops the Fit scores, boasts an RPR that matches anything in the field, and has the strongest combination of course-and-distance success and proven soft-ground form at Lingfield. Her prominent run-style looks ideal given the expected pace, and the Scott yard's healthy record at the venue adds further confidence. The main dangers are Charlie Mason, who is only a pound inferior on ratings and shares the C&D-winning profile, and the pair of Hierarchy and Queue Dos who both know their way around this track on this ground.
KTB Selection Pixie Diva
Morning odds
Best available price per runner, captured 06:17 UTC, 6 Jun. These are a morning snapshot and will have moved — see the live racecard for current prices.
| Runner | Morning price | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Pixie Diva | 13/8 | 7Bet |
| Charlie Mason | 4/1 | Bet365 |
| Hierarchy | 12/1 | 7Bet |
| Queue Dos | 6/1 | Midnite |
| Monsieur Kodi | 7/1 | BetTom |
| Tyger Bay | 10/1 | Bet365 |
| Brazen Idol | 12/1 | 7Bet |
| Raffles Angel | 10/1 | William Hill |
This is the narrative read of the 8:10 Lingfield. For the live card — runner-by-runner stats, the full Fit Score breakdown and current odds — see the Lingfield racecard. New here? How KTB works explains the Fit Score and why we publish both.
Questions about this race
Which horses have won over course and distance on soft ground?
Pixie Diva, Charlie Mason, Hierarchy, Queue Dos and Monsieur Kodi are all C&D winners who have proven form on this going at this course.
What is the trainer strike rate at Lingfield for George Scott?
George Scott has a 31% strike rate at Lingfield with an A/E of 1.11 from 35 runs.
How does the draw and pace shape affect Queue Dos?
Drawn in stall 1 with a prominent run-style, Queue Dos has the rail to work with in a race where the pace shape is likely to be truly run.
Which trainer and jockey combination has the best A/E at this track?
Tony Carroll and Myla Coppins show an A/E of 1.50 from 64 rides together.
What are the highest and lowest RPRs in the field?
The highest RPR is 90 held by Pixie Diva, while Hierarchy has the lowest on 85.
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