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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10th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

The Flying Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Hugo Palmer

Won a 6f maiden here in June of his 2yo season but that remains his only win; unlikely to be breaking his handicap duck from stall 12.

12/1

3rd

5

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

The Flying Seagull

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Hugo Palmer

None too consistent but he ran well on his return to turf at Windsor last month and then lost his chance at the start at Bath 16 days ago (blindfold off late); on a good mark and his rider takes off a handy 5lb; interesting with new blinkers replacing a visor.

9/1

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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7th

12

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Kiniro

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice over 6f at Lingfield when trained by Harry Charlton; solid efforts in two of his last three runs, third of 11 over C&D (Philanthropist second) last month; others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Kiniro

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dan Horsford

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Lingfield (Polytrack) for Harry Charlton; his best effort in four runs for current yard was a second at Newbury in June but he's not easy to predict and was disappointing at Windsor last time; risks attached.

12/1

8th

4

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Kiniro

9st 9lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Dan Horsford

Ended 2025 with 6f success at Lingfield in October for Harry Charlton; comes here in good nick for his new yard, finishing runner-up in 6f Newbury handicap 16 days ago; one to consider.

13/2

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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7th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Ay Gee Ell

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

1-21; close fourth at Thirsk (6f, good; from 7lb higher) in April; has lost his way since, failing to beat many in 5f contests at Pontefract, Beverley, and Chester; questions to be answered for the time being.

20/1

9th

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 5

14:10 Chester

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Only run to form once in four runs back on turf this summer and that was over 6f; still 1lb higher than for his AW win in December; others appeal more.

14/1

9th

5

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Ay Gee Ell

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Blitzed his rivals at Southwell in December (5f) when a visor was first used; mostly creditable efforts since until down the field at Pontefract on latest; needs to bounce back from that.

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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3rd

20

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Coul Angel

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Appleby

Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider.

11/1

2nd

6

(20)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Coul Angel

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing.

20/1

6th

3

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Coul Angel

10st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five-time winner (four on AW) who ran well when fourth of 16 last May on his only outing here; chased home a handicap blot on his return to turf in April and he was back in that form when second at Windsor (again 6f, good to firm; Bolo Neighs behind) 11 days ago; in the mix once more.

11/2

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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1st

3

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Tattie Bogle

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Hard to win with (3-30) but had a consistent campaign and suffered interference last time at Beverley; 7f specialist.

7/2

8th

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Versatile tactically and his last win was here in June; 6lb higher now but was runner-up off this mark at Lingfield four days ago (7f AW) when in first-time cheekpieces; each-way claims.

11/2

2nd

5

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

19:40 Lingfield (AW)

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Beverley (7.4f, good) in June and he ran another good race when a clear second there last time; this return to Polytrack is no problem and he should give it another good shot with cheekpieces added.

11/2

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