Lingfield Tip: Temple Road

Temple Road is a stalwart of the all-weather circuit, this is his 46th race and he’s won 8 times. Like Diamond Charlie he is another capable of running rapid sectionals, he dipped under the 22s barrier for the final 2f last winter and is a good closer.

Temple Road’s course and distance record is 1179137264 but at class 5 level or lower that becomes 111324 and the handicapper has given him a chance off a mark of 62.

Last time out he fluffed the start at Lingfield but was the faster closer, proving he retains plenty of ability. The worry is that was in July and he might need the run but given his course record he is worth the risk.