Result · Lingfield (AW) · Wednesday 25 February 2026
2:42 Lingfield (AW) result: Desdemona wins the Midnite Are Upping The Betting Game Handicap
Desdemona won the 2:42 at Lingfield (AW) on Wednesday 25 February 2026, beating Honour Your Dreams by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Luke Morris for trainer Michael Attwater, the four-year-old was sent off at 13/2 and covered the 5f6y on standard ground in 58.17s. The Defiant was a further ¼ length back in third at 9/1. Dubai Magic (self certificate, off feed) were non-runners.
2:42 Lingfield (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Desdemona (GB) 4yo · 9-4 · t |
Luke Morris Michael Attwater | — | 13/2 | 55 |
| 2 |
Honour Your Dreams (FR) 6yo · 9-9 · t |
Alistair Rawlinson Michael Attwater | 2½ l | 7/2 | 60 |
| 3 |
The Defiant (GB) 10yo · 8-4 · tp · claim 5lb |
Jack Dace Luke Dace | ¼ l | 9/1 | 45 |
| 4 |
Coolagh Magic (GB) 10yo · 9-5 |
William Carson Anthony Carson | ¼ l | 7/1 | 56 |
| 5 |
Second Collection (GB) 10yo · 8-5 · claim 7lb |
Myla Coppins Tony Carroll | ½ l | 10/3FAV | 45 |
| 6 |
Street Life (GB) 9yo · 9-3 · p · claim 5lb |
Ethan Tindall Patrick Morris | l | 4/1 | 59 |
| 7 |
Tomarlo (GB) 4yo · 9-9 |
Sean D Bowen Barry Brennan | 2½ l | 14/1 | 60 |
| 8 |
Bluebells Boy (GB) 7yo · 9-6 · v |
William Cox Jim & Suzi Best | 3½ l | 16/1 | 57 |
| 9 |
Manhattan Chute (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 |
Gina Mangan Jim & Suzi Best | 4 l | 40/1 | 59 |
Non-runners: Dubai Magic (self certificate, off feed)
Lingfield (AW) 2:42 returns
2:42 Lingfield (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 2:42 at Lingfield (AW) on Wednesday 25 February 2026?
Desdemona, ridden by Luke Morris and trained by Michael Attwater, at a starting price of 13/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Second Collection, the 10/3 favourite, finished fifth, 3½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
58.17s over 5f6y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Dubai Magic (self certificate, off feed). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
