Happy 80th Reg Ling Handicap Stakes

16:47 Leicester Tue 13 Oct 2026 7f Class 3 Good to Soft 18 runners

Mr Fox’s call

Flight Control

SPECULATIVE Advised 9/2 Est. 18%

10TH

Mr Fox says

Flight Control (SR 98, 9/2) carries the highest Saturday Rating in the field by a clear margin and steps down a class (ClassMv:↓1), making this a more accessible race than its recent campaign. The market has backed it in 17% since opening, reflecting real money confidence. Rossa Ryan (18% career strike rate from 2,951 rides) is the standout jockey booking in the race, and proven distance fit (DistFit:+) at 7f strengthens the case. The GoingFit:? is the one uncertainty, but the class drop plus superior ability make it the most complete case in the field. Each-way alternative: God of War. Main danger: God of War — God of War (SR 89, 5/1) has been backed in a massive 39% since opening — the most significant market move in the race — drops 7lb below its last winning mark (MarkMv:-7) and Tom Clover's yard runs at 17%, making it the most dangerous opponent to Flight Control despite its DistFit:- flag.

Verify· #23215

Full result

Winner: Foreseen (GB) at SP 28/1. Mr Fox’s picks highlighted in gold.