Raceday LIVE – Diamond Days
Lingfield,
Tue 10 Nov 2026 14:50
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Diamond Days
Diamond Days heads back over hurdles at Lingfield today, as he runs in the Class 5 Handicap Hurdle over 2m (14:50).
Read our Raceday LIVE Preview below and join us ahead of the race for all the build-up and live updates from the track on X (@CRCofficial).
Raceday LIVE Preview
Diamond Days switches back to hurdling this afternoon, as he heads to Lingfield for a 2m Handicap Hurdle. Although the long-term plan with Diamond Days was to keep him chasing this season, last week's dramatic unseating of Brendan Powell caused the team at Venn Farm to rethink the plan to an extent and send Diamond Days back over hurdles to get his confidence back. The fact that our six-year-old runs off the same mark over hurdles as he does over fences also contributed to the decision, as he should find it easier to make a mark in today's contest than he might have in a Chase.
In his latest update, Joe Tizzard told us that Diamond Days came out of the Plumpton mishap absolutely fine and was looking like he was ready to race again, given that the fall occurred at the opening fence. Brendan Powell suffered a broken arm in the incident, but is recovering at home now and will hopefully be back in the Winners' Enclosure once he's rehabbed the injury.
Diamond Days does have some solid form over hurdles, with one of those eyecatching performances coming at today's venue. At the end of January last year, our gelding came home in second place at Lingfield, over today's distance of two miles, and without a slight error at the last, he could have been competing for victory at the winning post. That was his first appearance at the Surrey track, with his two later runs there coming in chasing contests. One of those was under today's jockey, Freddie Gingell, where Diamond Days stayed on strongly to finish just two lengths down on the winner of the race in a tight finish between the first four home, with just a quarter of a length separating second from fourth.
WATCH: Freddie Gingell full of compliments for Diamond Days following his debut over fences
Diamond Days' trainer, Joe Tizzard, gives us his pre-race thoughts ahead of today's Lingfield contest
"What happened to Diamond Days at Plumpton last week was just one of those unfortunate things, as he unseated Brendan [Powell] at the first. Fortunately the horse was absolutely fine afterwards, and so we've been able to get him back out quickly.
We had the choice of a chase at Stratford on Monday, or this hurdles race, and we chose the Lingfield option just because he might have more of a confidence booster over the smaller obstacles.
His rating of 84 is the same over hurdles and fences and Freddie Gingell takes over from Brendan. He's run well at Lingfield before, so hopefully he will do again, I still believe he's capable of getting that all important first win."
The opposition
Diamond Days takes on eight rivals this afternoon, in a field that isn't short of former winners. Five of the runners that line up in this afternoon's field have tasted victory over hurdles prior to today, with four of those having been successful over jumps. The most recent of those winners is Most Wanted, who actually scored over fences in May and switches back to hurdles for the second time this season. Castle Quarter, who was last in the Winners' Enclosure over today's distance at Uttoxeter last May, has been knocking on the door recently with a second and a third place finish in his last two runs. Zaraquelle is the least experienced horse over hurdles in the field, having only competed in races of this kind on four occasions to date, however she has showed promise in each of those runs having never finished outside the first four home, including two second place finishes. Raffles Nobu could be an interesting proposition in the field, with talented young conditional Nathan Andrews in the saddle claiming ten pounds from his weight, looking to add to his two wins so far in his career.
Pipped At The Post – Member Exclusive
As a Coral Racing Club member, thanks to our Pipped At The Post offer, once you opt-in, you could be paid as a WINNER in CASH up to a stake of £/€10 if your horse finishes 2nd by a neck or less behind the winner in today's 14:50 at Lingfield – click here to find out more.
Exclusive Price Boost on Diamond Days
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Trainer and Jockey Statistics
Joe Tizzard saddles Diamond Days today and his team arrives in excellent form, with 76% of his runners running to form over the past 14 days. Joe has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 Jump season, recording 22 winners from 107 runners at a strike rate of 21%. Nine of those victories have come over fences, with a further 13 over hurdles. With his yard in such good form, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Diamond Days' chances this afternoon.
Freddie Gingell takes the ride on Diamond Days today, bringing an impressive set of statistics into the race. Freddie has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 Jump season, recording 11 winners from 59 rides at a strike rate of 19%. Four of those victories have come over fences from 24 rides, giving him a 17% strike rate in chases. He'll be looking to add to that tally aboard Diamond Days today.
Diamond Days' Owners for the Day
As winners of the recent Owner for the Day competition, 10 lucky Coral Racing Club members have been given the chance to enjoy an exclusive owners experience for Diamond Days' run at Lingfield this afternoon.
What's included in this Owner for the Day prize?
Prize Money
Today's Class 5 contest is worth £6,150 in total, with the winner set to scoop £3,247 for their lucky owners.
2nd: £1,494 | 3rd: £747 | 4th: £373 | 5th: £186
LINGFIELD 14:50 — CLICK HERE FOR LATEST ODDS
We hope you enjoyed reading today's Raceday LIVE Preview. Don't forget to tune in just before 14:50 to watch Diamond Days' next run for the club live on the Coral Sports app.
Read our Raceday LIVE Preview below and join us ahead of the race for all the build-up and live updates from the track on X (@CRCofficial).
Raceday LIVE Preview
Diamond Days switches back to hurdling this afternoon, as he heads to Lingfield for a 2m Handicap Hurdle. Although the long-term plan with Diamond Days was to keep him chasing this season, last week's dramatic unseating of Brendan Powell caused the team at Venn Farm to rethink the plan to an extent and send Diamond Days back over hurdles to get his confidence back. The fact that our six-year-old runs off the same mark over hurdles as he does over fences also contributed to the decision, as he should find it easier to make a mark in today's contest than he might have in a Chase.
In his latest update, Joe Tizzard told us that Diamond Days came out of the Plumpton mishap absolutely fine and was looking like he was ready to race again, given that the fall occurred at the opening fence. Brendan Powell suffered a broken arm in the incident, but is recovering at home now and will hopefully be back in the Winners' Enclosure once he's rehabbed the injury.
Diamond Days does have some solid form over hurdles, with one of those eyecatching performances coming at today's venue. At the end of January last year, our gelding came home in second place at Lingfield, over today's distance of two miles, and without a slight error at the last, he could have been competing for victory at the winning post. That was his first appearance at the Surrey track, with his two later runs there coming in chasing contests. One of those was under today's jockey, Freddie Gingell, where Diamond Days stayed on strongly to finish just two lengths down on the winner of the race in a tight finish between the first four home, with just a quarter of a length separating second from fourth.
WATCH: Freddie Gingell full of compliments for Diamond Days following his debut over fences
Diamond Days' trainer, Joe Tizzard, gives us his pre-race thoughts ahead of today's Lingfield contest
"What happened to Diamond Days at Plumpton last week was just one of those unfortunate things, as he unseated Brendan [Powell] at the first. Fortunately the horse was absolutely fine afterwards, and so we've been able to get him back out quickly.
We had the choice of a chase at Stratford on Monday, or this hurdles race, and we chose the Lingfield option just because he might have more of a confidence booster over the smaller obstacles.
His rating of 84 is the same over hurdles and fences and Freddie Gingell takes over from Brendan. He's run well at Lingfield before, so hopefully he will do again, I still believe he's capable of getting that all important first win."
The opposition
Diamond Days takes on eight rivals this afternoon, in a field that isn't short of former winners. Five of the runners that line up in this afternoon's field have tasted victory over hurdles prior to today, with four of those having been successful over jumps. The most recent of those winners is Most Wanted, who actually scored over fences in May and switches back to hurdles for the second time this season. Castle Quarter, who was last in the Winners' Enclosure over today's distance at Uttoxeter last May, has been knocking on the door recently with a second and a third place finish in his last two runs. Zaraquelle is the least experienced horse over hurdles in the field, having only competed in races of this kind on four occasions to date, however she has showed promise in each of those runs having never finished outside the first four home, including two second place finishes. Raffles Nobu could be an interesting proposition in the field, with talented young conditional Nathan Andrews in the saddle claiming ten pounds from his weight, looking to add to his two wins so far in his career.
Pipped At The Post – Member Exclusive
As a Coral Racing Club member, thanks to our Pipped At The Post offer, once you opt-in, you could be paid as a WINNER in CASH up to a stake of £/€10 if your horse finishes 2nd by a neck or less behind the winner in today's 14:50 at Lingfield – click here to find out more.
Exclusive Price Boost on Diamond Days
Tap below to head over to the Horse Racing Specials page and check out your exclusive price boost on Diamond Days to win today's 14:50 at Lingfield.
Trainer and Jockey Statistics
Joe Tizzard saddles Diamond Days today and his team arrives in excellent form, with 76% of his runners running to form over the past 14 days. Joe has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 Jump season, recording 22 winners from 107 runners at a strike rate of 21%. Nine of those victories have come over fences, with a further 13 over hurdles. With his yard in such good form, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about Diamond Days' chances this afternoon.
Freddie Gingell takes the ride on Diamond Days today, bringing an impressive set of statistics into the race. Freddie has enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 Jump season, recording 11 winners from 59 rides at a strike rate of 19%. Four of those victories have come over fences from 24 rides, giving him a 17% strike rate in chases. He'll be looking to add to that tally aboard Diamond Days today.
Diamond Days' Owners for the Day
As winners of the recent Owner for the Day competition, 10 lucky Coral Racing Club members have been given the chance to enjoy an exclusive owners experience for Diamond Days' run at Lingfield this afternoon.
What's included in this Owner for the Day prize?
- Free racecourse entry
- Access to the Owners & Trainers enclosure
- Access to the Parade Ring before the race
- Meet Diamond Days and the Joe Tizzard team
- Take home a 10% share of any prize money he wins
Prize Money
Today's Class 5 contest is worth £6,150 in total, with the winner set to scoop £3,247 for their lucky owners.
2nd: £1,494 | 3rd: £747 | 4th: £373 | 5th: £186
LINGFIELD 14:50 — CLICK HERE FOR LATEST ODDS
We hope you enjoyed reading today's Raceday LIVE Preview. Don't forget to tune in just before 14:50 to watch Diamond Days' next run for the club live on the Coral Sports app.
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