April 07 / 14.40 Lingfield (AW)

14.40

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Spreadex Sports All Weather Vase Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Spreadex Sports All Weather Vase Mile Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 8342-2

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner on AW for James Tate, but losing run is up to 13 includiing eight starts for this yard; running well lately, though, including when second of 14 in a warm handicap at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last time; off 11 weeks but has won off a similar absence; shortlisted.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

12/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3411-2 D BF

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gained back-to-back wins at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) and Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) late last year and only went down by a neck when second of 13 back at Kempton in January; up another 2lb and off three months, but is proven fresh and still doesn't have that many miles on the clock; a player.
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6th

8

(9)

8th Jun 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Aussie Banker

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

In good form on AW over the winter, winning at Kempton and Wolverhampton; solid second at Lingfield in April (1m) and heavy ground excuses his defeat at Goodwood last month; still to prove his stamina and could prove vulnerable.

10/1

7th

5

(3)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:05 Goodwood

Aussie Banker

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Richard Hughes

Second in a good 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, he has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground.

6/1

14

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newbury

Aussie Banker

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Hughes

Good second in 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, continuing his solid run of form on AW; however, has something to prove off this mark and in this grade back on grass; turf win came on fast ground.

14/1

3rd
12 (3)
Dingle

7/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 85-231 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made a successful return from wind surgery to end an 11-race losing run on his third start for this yard at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) last month; 6lb higher, but still lower in the weights than at this time last year so he cannot be dismissed.
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22th

7

(22)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Dingle

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-time AW scorer, mainly over 1m, most recently in January; latest effort (failed to beat a rival) took turf record to 0-16; enough to prove back over 7f for first time in five years.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dingle

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Julie Camacho

Had the run of things when winning over Newcastle's 1m in January and has since finished behind both Dosman and Angel Hunter; goes to work today off his 8lb lower turf mark but that's because he's 0-15 on grass.

12/1

3rd

1

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Dingle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Julie Camacho

Lightly raced since winning this last year off a 7lb lower mark; dictated steady fractions when winning his penultimate race at Newcastle (1m) and then well held off this rating at Southwell; may need everything to go like clockwork if he's to repeat last year's win off this higher mark.

11/1

5/2

Form: 111-

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in three starts, his latest success when beating three rivals on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in December; didn't have a great deal to spare there and now 6lb higher on this return, but he remains unexposed and the extra furlong is unlikely to be an issue on breeding; respected.
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4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

9th

14

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Brewing

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form.

10/1

11th

6

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brewing

9st 3lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time course scorer (6f/7f) for William Haggas; struggled on turf in Ireland for this yard last autumn but has found form again since returning to AW, placing three times at Dundalk (7f/1m) in recent months; has to enter calculations for a stable with a good record in Britain.

5/1

Form: 4-2111 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has been thriving at Dundalk this year, completing a hat-trick over 1m there despite a significant climb up the weights; only had a neck to spare last time, but the runner-up was also bidding for a hat-trick and he did win a shade cosily; a contender if able to produce his form at this different venue.
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6th

5

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.

18/1

8th

8

(12)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

20/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 6-4050 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best lately, albeit his latest effort at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) can be forgiven as he was poorly drawn and took a keen hold after missing the break; 6lb lower than when winning over C&D early last year and 7lb lower than when a close fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) in January (Aussie Banker second); interesting.
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11

(21)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hafeet Alain

9st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

9yo who looked as good as ever when making all with something to spare at Sandown (1m, good) in May on his sole run this season; however, he's never defied a mark this high and may be vulnerable in this hot contest.

28/1

Form: 09-583 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has endured a couple of lengthy absences since last winning at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) in August 2021, but he suggested he was on the way back when third of 11 at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) three weeks ago; interesting from the same mark if building on that.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(8)

8th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 9lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

prominent

6/1

6th

9

(3)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

2nd

3

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Power Of Darkness

9st 10lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Charlie Fellowes

All six wins on turf but running well on AW lately and probably did well to last for as long as he did when third of 12 at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) ten days ago; races off the same mark and should go well again.

6/1

Form: 79-967

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than when winning narrowly at Musselburgh (7f, good) last summer, but that his only success in his last 32 starts while he is 0-9 on the AW; others stronger.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

Form: 1134-3

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gained back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last autumn and was beaten less than a length into third of ten in an amateur riders' event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time; races off the same mark, but this may be an insufficient test for him now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

6

(7)

29th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:36 Redcar

The Menstone Gem

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Back-to-back wins from the front at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last autumn and close third on his return on the AW this February; had excuses on his last two outings and the different headgear he tried last time is repeated; considered.

12/1

8th

1

(15)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Wetherby

The Menstone Gem

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, AW) last autumn and was close up on his return on the AW over 9.4f; 1m too sharp a test last time and could go well if taking to blinkers (replace cheekpieces).

10/1

9th

11

(2)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Menstone Gem

9st 5lb

J: Paul Hanagan

T: Craig Lidster

Gained back-to-back wins at Newmarket (1m1f, good) and Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last autumn and was beaten less than a length into third of ten in an amateur riders' event at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time; races off the same mark, but this may be an insufficient test for him now.

16/1

25/1

Form: 707-18 C

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Benefited from a drop in the weights when successful at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time blinkers) in January, but could never get competitive following a slow start at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) the following month; this trip suits him better and he remains well treated on old form; each-way shout.
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11th

2

(13)

21st Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Richard Spencer

Went close here in November but he started slowly that day and again when beating only one home back here the following month; capable but comes with risks.

20/1

2

(2)

11th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

Has become a regular slow-starter but that didn't stop him from going close over C&D most recently, finishing well from a difficult position; possibilities if the cards drop perfectly.

11/2

2nd

1

(8)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Keyser Soze

10st 0lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear, raced wide but good headway from over 2f out, ran on well and went second inside final furlong, nearest finish

25/1

Form: 12-830 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three wins on Polytrack last year including one over C&D; form of his third of 11 at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in January has worked out well, but he remains 6lb above his last winning mark and again hasn't been favoured by the draw.
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1st

7

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:18 Nottingham

Court Of Session

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Phil McEntee

All five wins have been on the AW over further than this, the latest at Wolverhampton in January; below his best in three starts since finishing third there in February and he's 0-15 on turf.

12/1

Form: 83-749 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Just 1lb higher than when winning the fillies' contest over her optimum trip of 7f on this card last year, but is rated too highly to contest that race this time (which has also been downgraded to a 0-80); opposable over this far.
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5th

2

(4)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amber Island

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader from over 4f out

10/1

7th

1

(1)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

13:45 Lingfield (AW)

Amber Island

9st 13lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

led, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to rear

12/1

Non-runners

Court Of Session, Amber Island

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Payout
Exacta £31.40
Straight Forecast £29.69
Tricast £84.25
Trifecta £148.50

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Brewing

SPOTLIGHT:

Hafeet Alain

LAMBOURN:

Aussie Banker

POSTDATA:

Dingle

The Guardian:

Final Voyage

The Star:

Power Of Darkness

The Times:

Brewing

Telegraph:

Brewing

Daily Mail:

Brewing

Daily Mirror:

Brewing

Daily Record:

Brewing

The Sun:

Aussie Banker

D Express:

Dingle

RP Ratings:

Hafeet Alain

TOPSPEED:

Hafeet Alain