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

10th

3

(8)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

18:40 Bath

The Flying Seagull

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Hugo Palmer

Sole success came in a Chester maiden in June 2024; often attracts support but flatters to deceive on many occasions; visor returns after being left off last time, and he's down to a career-low mark, but 1-16 win record is off-putting.

6/1

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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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

2nd

7

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Kiniro

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Dan Horsford

Won twice on Lingfield's AW track when trained by Harry Charlton; promising stable debut at Chester last month (met trouble from a poor draw) and although he couldn't land a blow at York last time, he didn't run poorly by any stretch; Oisin Murphy back in the saddle; slower than good would be a query.

9/1

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

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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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

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

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

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

2nd

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

Coul Angel

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Five 6f wins in 2025, on AW and turf (good); now 14lb higher than his final run on grass last year and, although he faced difficult tasks in two Newmarket starts this spring, he might have run better in the second of them; needs to raise his turf game.

9/1

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

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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2nd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

19:30 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Charlie Johnston

Scored over C&D in June; below par returned to this scenario last time but that race possibly came too soon after a good effort three days earlier; may rebound.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:10 Beverley

Tattie Bogle

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ridden more patiently than usual when gaining a second success of 2026 over C&D in June and backed it up with a very good second of ten in 7f Thirsk handicap three days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

9/4

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Tattie Bogle

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

He has run a string of good races in 2026, winning for the second time when comfortably seeing off five rivals at Beverley (7.4f, good) last week; that effort was backed up by the Topspeed figure and he can't be discounted under a 5lb penalty.

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