April 18 / 14.05 Lingfield (AW)

14.05

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BetUK All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

1st
13 (3)
Hitched

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.10
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 524654 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs a bad race and goes well here (511124); just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in January and holds each-way claims.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

13th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.

25/1

4th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hitched

9st 3lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

C&D win in January off a 1lb lower mark; not so good twice since but he is not the type to stay down for long.

15/2

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 766-32

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-12 since his successful racecourse debut, but was beaten only half a length by Mr Baloo at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time; 2lb better off and should be thereabouts if building on that performance.
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12th

14

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

High marks for consistency of late and belatedly doubled his tally at Lingfield last month (1m4f, AW); better form when going down by a nose under same conditions next time and it wasn't much of a drop off when third at Windsor last week; hard to rule out.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:40 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Just two wins from 25 starts but latest was at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month and he had a near-miss on his return visit three weeks ago; up another 3lb but he remains feasibly treated and his first win was on turf; strongly respected.

7/2

2nd

7

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 6lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Jim Boyle

Gained a first success (since his debut in 2023) when edging out Wonder by 1l in 15-runner handicap over C&D 24 days ago; 2lb worse off here but still not taken lightly.

3/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 213111

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has proved a revelation on the AW this year (213111) with his wins coming over 7f-9.5f; failed to beat a rival in his only previous visit here (7f), but he is a completely different proposition now and is much respected in his bid for the four-timer; 4-7 under Joe Leavy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

8th

2

(11)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Added to a good record in the spring when winning off 2lb lower at Lingfield (1m) last month in first-time cheekpieces; a long way below that level on turf since and this trip is a bare minimum round here, especially from a wide stall.

16/1

9th

5

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 113y

Class 4

16:58 Epsom

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

7f nursery winner here (good; has won on good to firm) in 2023; landed seventh AW win when scoring at Lingfield (1m; first-time cheekpieces, retained) a fortnight ago; has won off higher marks than this and must be considered on his return to turf.

7/2

Form: 10-703 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
1-3 on turf in France for Andre Fabre; didn't show much in his first two starts for this yard (1m, Tapeta), but much better when third of 12 in an even warmer handicap than this over C&D (80-1) seven weeks ago; three of those behind have won since so he is a major player from the same mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Kind Of Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; well handicapped on his best form for Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's struggled in last four starts including two runs for new yard this year; overall record is now 1-14 and he has something to prove.

16/1

10th

1

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Kind Of Kiss

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; not far away on several outings for Kevin Philippart De Foy but ended his time with that yard on a low note and tailed off on reappearance for new stable last month; now tongue tied first time.

40/1

6th

1

(3)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

14:12 Newcastle (AW)

Kind Of Kiss

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Sam England

1m2f French winner; runner-up off this mark at Kempton (1m4f, Class 3; 11-1) last July, before disappointing on final two starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy; changed hands in October for 21,000gns; merits a market check on first start for new trainer.

7/1

Form: 25-111 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Wolverhampton exploits (six wins) but is 2-4 over this C&D; 3-3 so far this year and one for the shortlist up another 3lb in his bid for the four-timer, despite an awkward draw.
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6th

3

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-33 on AW features six wins at Wolverhampton, including in this race (off just 1lb lower) last year; close fourth at Lingfield for an encouraging start to his 2026 campaign; fighting chance.

7/2

4th

4

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Best known as a Wolverhampton specialist (six wins), but is 2-5 over C&D and the middle leg of his hat-trick early last year included this race off 3lb lower; interesting.

7/1

10th

4

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Arcadian Nights

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a much better stirke-rate on AW than on turf; form dipped back in this sphere when last seen; on a difficult mark and isn't the percentage call.

25/1

10/1

Form: 111128 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the AW during the winter including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; endured a wide trip at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but is now 7lb above his last winning mark so needs to find something extra.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(2)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Six AW wins since December, including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; four defeats have followed but he was staying on again when hampered in the closing stages over the extended 1m2f here last time, suggesting this return to a longer trip may suit.

20/1

Form: 64-674

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
2-4 for Charlie Appleby and was off for 292 days before returning for this yard in February; beaten less than a length into fourth of ten behind Mr Baloo and Son Of Man at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Tribal Wisdom.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Silent Age

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Currently in a progressive vein of form and justified favouritism at Ripon (1m) most recently, making it three wins from last five outings and taking overall record to 5-14; difficult to dismiss.

9/1

1st

2

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Silent Age

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Handy sort who has won twice this summer, at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW); ran well when third of nine off this mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, but has something to prove back in trip.

4/1

5

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Silent Age

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Made the running for three of his four wins, one over 1m2f at Sandown in June (from Andaleep on good ground; unraced on firmer); just hung on when back on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) two weeks ago and raised another 2lb since but needs respect on the back of a career best.

4/1

25/1

Form: 355-27 CD BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but a bit of a mixed bag around here lately; still 5lb above his last winning mark and others look better treated.
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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

7/2

6th

6

(8)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Had a good spell in late 2025, winning three Tapeta handicaps at around this trip; good second to a well-handicapped opponent at Southwell last week; one to take seriously.

9/2

16/1

Form: 512P7-

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In good form in two starts at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in November but ended the year on a low note, pulling up at Newcastle and failing to beat a rival back at Wolverhampton; has since undergone wind surgery and returns from four months off with something to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

(10)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Boughey

Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.

33/1

8th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:23 Kempton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Formerly quite useful but he was ending a losing run when dead-heating at Wolverhampton (9.4f; best AW form on that track) in November and he hasn't recaptured last year's best efforts in three runs this time round.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Regressed last year, mainly over shorter, and seems happier on Tapeta; well held in two runs back from wind surgery and the cheekpieces come off again as he steps back up from 7f.

16/1

10th
5 (14)
Beraz

8/1

Form: 365-53 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best turf form and ran well when third of 11 behind a subsequent winner at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last time, but he is 0-7 on the AW and has the outside stall.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

Beraz

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins on good to soft, the latest in October 2023; third off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but disappointing since.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Beraz

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Has become well handicapped, but is usually seen over further and the drop in trip didn't inspire him at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) last month; others preferred.

16/1

8/1

Form: 780-21 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
10-24 on the AW with all wins coming over 7f/1m including three here; finished a close second of seven over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack) in January, but may still prove vulnerable to more established stayers.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

8th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

All 11 wins on the AW, including one over C&D, though his latest success for the Moores was in a Newcastle seller (1m, Tapeta) in October; out of the frame in all four starts for this yard since then and may be best watched despite his declining mark.

12/1

10th

4

(9)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Prolific winner down the years; not fired in three runs for Chelsea Banham this winter; betting likely to guide if a revival is on the cards.

40/1

Form: 1243-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Landed an uncompetitive Wolverhampton novice (9.5f, Tapeta) last September; reportedly finished lame when behind three of these on his return from 130 days off there last month; has a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

3

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

1-15 in handicaps, with the win on Lingfield AW (AW) last November but he's often been thereabouts, including on turf; bang there on Wolverhampton AW on both outings this term, the latest just three days ago; player.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Won twice, including over C&D; most encouraging when runner-up over C&D four weeks ago on his return from a break and should go close here.

4/1

2nd

7

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Novice winner who doubled his tally by a head over Lingfield's 1m2f in November; could go well off 3lb higher if ready to rock after his break.

7/1

13th
12 (1)
Bajan Bandit

14/1

Form: 141643

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Running well on the AW this year including two wins on the Southwell Tapeta (7f/1m), but has never been this far or raced on Polytrack before; others more solid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 114-05

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in November after the cheekpieces went on, but has been beaten three times off this mark since, the latest when fifth of 12 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 11 days ago; has stamina to prove and others look better treated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

13

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

8st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Won a Class 4 over C&D in September; unplaced in three runs this year, the latest here last week, and this looks a tough race in which to try to rebound.

40/1

9th

1

(11)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

All three wins over C&D, the latest in September; failed to build on his quite promising reappearance when well beaten at Southwell five weeks ago but capable of staging a revival back at Newcastle.

10/1

10th

12

(11)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Unraced here but goes particularly well at Newcastle (all three wins there at 1m) where he shaped nicely after a break in a Class 2 last month; this mark isn't beyond him.

13/2

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Payout
Exacta £272.90
Straight Forecast £188.10
Tricast £1211.00
Trifecta £3060.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cephalus

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Kiss

The Guardian:

Mr Baloo

Daily Mirror:

Son Of Man

NEWMARKET:

Lordsbridge Blu

TOPSPEED:

Paradoxical

RP RATINGS:

Hitched

D Express:

Beraz

The Star:

Arcadian Nights

The Times:

Kind Of Kiss

The Sun:

Mr Baloo

Telegraph:

Cephalus

Daily Mail:

Cephalus

Daily Record:

Cephalus