April 18 / 16.50 Lingfield (AW)

16.50

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BetMGM All-Weather Vase Three-Year-Old Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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BetMGM All-Weather Vase Three-Year-Old Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 62-21 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Proved well suited by the drop to 6f when easily accounting for four rivals at Southwell in February; the runner-up has won a handicap since and the yard is going well; capable of better.
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11th

5

(3)

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:50 Newbury

Vocal Legend

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Charles Hills

Both wins over 6f on the AW but he confirmed he stays this far at Doncaster (good) in June, when chasing home one who is going the right way; looks likely to have more to offer.

3/1

2nd

8

(1)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Vocal Legend

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Charles Hills

Dual 6f AW winner this year, latterly in valuable Lingfield handicap in April; didn't run badly when back on turf at Ascot last month (race won by Up The Pace) but needs to find something extra on this return to 7f.

10/1

7th

12

(2)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Vocal Legend

9st 5lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charles Hills

2-2 since dropped to 6f, notably when pouncing late in a Lingfield handicap on Good Friday (Kiniro third); 3lb rise not excessive and his stable have some useful 3yo sprinters this year; high on the list.

11/2

8/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 16-737 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran well for third behind Coul Angel at Southwell last month but he was unable to back it up at Kempton 11 days ago (patiently ridden from a wide stall); others appeal more for win purposes.
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4th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

18:40 Windsor

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Most of his turf form is on good/good to firm; looks interesting on his best efforts last season but he was disappointing at Wolverhampton in March and sole win was in a maiden in June 2024; others preferred.

9/1

6th

4

(4)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Flying Seagull

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Record is only 1-14 but he's on a reduced mark and returned after 233 days off with a creditable fourth over C&D last month; should benefit from that run and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid.

9/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 94-12 CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Improved with each start, following his C&D win in January with a close second on his handicap debut at Kempton two weeks later (7f); left the impression a return to a well-run 6f would suit on that occasion and he remains capable of further progress; likely he'll need some luck from the inside stall but he's an intriguing contender.
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11th

5

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; didn't get the chance to show what he could do (repeatedly denied a clear run) when eighth of 12 on recent Chester return for new yard; left the impression he'd have been involved in the finish with more luck and enters calculations.

10/1

8th

5

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Kiniro

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice for Harry Charlton, both over 6f on Lingfield's AW track; has shown promise on turf; sold for 40,000gns in October; double-figure draw and revised mark both ask stiffer questions of him but interesting that Oisin Murphy, who rode him to success when last seen, is back in the saddle.

11/2

1st

3

(8)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

C&D maiden win in January; yet to win a handicap but he has run several good races in defeat, including over 6f on AW the last twice; cheekpieces worn for those latest efforts are now dispensed with; should go well again.

5/2

7/2

Form: 92-31 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Promise in three novice runs and he picked up really well to reward strong market support on his handicap debut at Southwell seven weeks ago (6f); 6lb higher in a stronger race but it may well not be enough to stop him.
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10th

10

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Backspin

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, for whom he won at Southwell last March, but he ran well when third of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) four weeks ago on his stable/seasonal debut; he's one to consider.

8/1

3rd

11

(6)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Doncaster

Backspin

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Campaigned mostly on AW for Richard Hughes, winning once (6f); sold for 14,000gns since last run; something to prove back on turf but market support should be noted.

10/1

6th

2

(3)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Backspin

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Heavily backed when making a successful handicap debut over C&D in March; hasn't added to that success in six runs since but he's run well in blinkers on his last two starts (7f) and he should be in the shake up for a stable in fine form.

5/1

8/1

Form: 23-31

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Placed in three novice/maiden runs this winter before making all to win a 7f handicap at Kempton six weeks ago; 4lb higher today but that form looks solid and he could have more to offer.
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11th

12

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Made it 2-2 over C&D in August, off a 2lb lower mark, when again having plenty of use made of him from the same draw as tonight; got upset in the stalls when below par last time and should fare better this time.

10/1

9

(1)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins have come at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) this year; 2lb rise for second success last month still leaves him 1lb lower than for the first; one for the shortlist.

7/2

1st

2

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Soldiers Star

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole win from ten starts came when making all over C&D in March off a mark 3lb higher than today; mostly struggled since but the return to AW could be a positive.

7/1

Form: 3848-4

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his debut win in France one year ago but he was often highly tried at two; encouraging return to action at Southwell (5f) last month and moving back up in trip may help; awkward draw but on a dangerous mark.
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6th

5

(2)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Rock Hunter

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Lemos De Souza

Started off for Lemos De Sousa with two encouraging AW runs in the spring (5f/6f) and can be excused this month's turf defeat (suffered interference); would appeal more on ground slower than good but has slipped to a tempting mark and may be aided by the refitted blinkers.

12/1

5

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

18:55 Bath

Rock Hunter

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Lemos De Souza

Patchy after a debut win (heavy) last spring and been tried in various forms of headgear; not beaten far in a couple of AW handicaps in the spring, when having excuses each time, and won't mind any rain.

16/1

16/1

Form: 8-252

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promising effort at Wolverhampton (5f) on his second start and ran on for a never-dangerous second on his handicap debut back at Wolverhampton 13 days ago; capable of better and 6f should suit; each-way shout.
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8th

5

(5)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ay Gee Ell

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; generally run well in defeat since but he will need to pull out more to take this prize.

8/1

4th

5

(15)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Disappointing at Doncaster on his return to turf last month (5f, good to soft); in good form on AW beforehand and this mark should be well within his range; not sure what to expect.

12/1

10th

8

(17)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Transformed by the addition of a visor when running away with a 5f handicap at Southwell in December; he has run creditably in defeat since but he will need to raise his game now back on turf.

9/1

Form: 4-3151 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Solid form when winning a 6f Kempton novice in January; only fifth on his handicap debut (C&D) but that was a strong race and he resumed winning ways at Southwell five weeks ago; 3lb rise manageable and he's not yet fully exposed.
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6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Upped his game following a gelding operation last summer, winning over C&D in September before making giant strides on AW; returned from a break to do best of the rest behind runaway winner Double Rush over C&D 17 days ago; could have a nice prize in him this year but the 5lb turnaround with Double Rush may be insufficient.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Coul Angel

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Successful over C&D (off 15lb lower) seven months ago in last turf attempt and has subsequently developed into a useful AW handicapper; possibilities, provided he transfers the improvement back to this sphere.

9/1

15

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Coul Angel

8st 13lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

25/1

9/1

Form: 214 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his debut second at Chelmsford by winning a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton last month; hung left when a beaten favourite on his handicap debut at Kempton three weeks ago (7f); capable of better.
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8th

1

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:40 Navan

McIntosh

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Trained up until now in Britain by James Horton, winning Wolverhampton AW maiden in March and best turf run when second in Windsor Class 4 handicap (6f, good-to-firm) in May; way below that form in cheekpieces in similar Doncaster contest 12 days later; yard debut with cheekpieces left off.

14/1

10

(10)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:48 Doncaster

McIntosh

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Couldn't cope with Rare Change at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) but that form was given a big boost at York on Wednesday; cheekpieces now added; shortlisted.

8/1

10

(10)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:48 Doncaster

McIntosh

8st 12lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: James Horton

Couldn't cope with Rare Change at Windsor 12 days ago (6f, good to firm) but that form was given a big boost at York on Wednesday; cheekpieces now added; shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 261-0 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Was able to dictate a steady pace when winning a 6f maiden at Newcastle in November; gelded afterwards; low-key handicap debut at Kempton 11 days ago and he looks up against it from the widest stall.
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3rd

7

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Has generally been consistent this year, winning for the first time on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; recorded a rare blip at Leicester last month but back on track when runner-up at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Some good form this spring prior to winning at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; flopped at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago but he shouldn't be written off today.

13/2

8th

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a deserved victory in 7f Musselburgh handicap ten days ago; up 2lb but this consistent front-runner ought to be in the shake-up again.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 053-50

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; gelded prior to a low-key stable debut at Southwell in February; another modest effort last time (after a wind op); edging down the weights but comes here with plenty to prove; visor now tried (has worn cheekpieces the last twice).
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5

(3)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Actor

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Got back on track for his current yard when third of five in 6f Hamilton handicap in August; can make his presence felt from a slipping mark.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:35 Hamilton

The Actor

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

A fairly useful winning juvenile for Richard Hannon but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, off four months before coming in fifth of six in 5f Pontefract handicap 26 days ago; he needs to take a big step forward.

9/1

5th

6

(2)

27th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Pontefract

The Actor

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Consistent rather than progressive for Richard Hannon; has finished last in two runs for this yard on either side of wind surgery; visor replaces cheekpieces.

20/1

Non-runners

Tuco Salamanca

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £28.60
Straight Forecast £24.81
Tricast £435.35
Trifecta £377.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Vocal Legend

SPOTLIGHT:

Backspin

Daily Mail:

Kiniro

NEWMARKET:

McIntosh

The Guardian:

Coul Angel

TOPSPEED:

The Flying Seagull

Daily Mirror:

Kiniro

The Times:

McIntosh

Telegraph:

Vocal Legend

The Star:

Vocal Legend

Daily Record:

Vocal Legend

The Sun:

Coul Angel

POSTDATA:

The Flying Seagull

LAMBOURN:

Backspin

D Express:

Backspin