March 01 / 14.37 Lingfield (AW)

14.37

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BetMGM AWC 3 Year Old Trial Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM AWC 3 Year Old Trial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Wind and rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 153-16 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Well positioned when landing a C&D handicap in January off 4lb lower; unplaced at Kempton 12 days ago but he ran into traffic problems in the straight and saw daylight too late; could still have a bigger run in him.
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6th

1

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Ended last season with a win off just 1lb lower; has steadily found his form this term, creditable third over C&D most recently; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Photosynthesis

9st 9lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Off the mark for this stable at Newmarket in September; lively in the betting for both starts this spring and he built on a midfield finish at Newbury when fourth of ten at Ascot (again 6f, good) four weeks ago; respected from the same mark.

4/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 481-13 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
More exposed than many of his rivals but he's done well since joining David Evans, winning 6f handicaps at Southwell and Newcastle this winter; only third to Brave Empire in his hat-trick bid last month but he was poorly positioned in a tactical event and ran the fastest sectional for both the fifth and final furlong; quite possible there's more to come.
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3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Dropped down the weights last summer and he has rediscovered his spark this time around, following third-placed efforts here and at Goodwood with a comfortable Salisbury success (all over 7f); probably stays this far but he has yet to be placed in his six 1m starts so it will be breaking new ground for him to win today.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Hasn't won since defying a 10lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood two years ago but his two efforts this term are very encouraging, latest back at Goodwood (7f, soft); attractively treated and firmly in the mix.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.90

Form: 150-04

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
5f turf winner for Jessica Harrington in Ireland; he has finished behind Blue Prince in both starts for current stable and although last time was a step in the right direction, he'll need more to win here.
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9th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 5lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Early promise for this yard but he's been struggling for form this winter; tackles 7f for the first time; stable may have stronger claims with Straight A.

20/1

8th

7

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, held up in rear

20/1

7

(7)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

GDay Mate

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Rated considerably higher this time 12 months ago but he's down in the weights as a result of some modest runs since March; returning to 6f not enough to tempt this time.

14/1

4th
11 (6)
Mc Loven

20/1

Form: 02118- C

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
5f maiden winner (Tapeta) when trained by Kevin Philippart de Foy; made all to win a 5f nursery here on his stable debut last September (off 5lb lower); soft ground perhaps didn't suit when last seen but he'll need a big personal best to win this after a break.
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12th

9

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mc Loven

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain at 5f (twice on AW); placed at Lingfield over the winter before being bought for 14,000gns in February; dropped out quickly after forcing pace on yard debut in Naas handicap last month on soft; probably best watched for now.

20/1

15th

5

(16)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mc Loven

9st 12lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Three wins in Britain; placed 12 times, including on AW at Lingfield last month; could go well from a career-low mark (marginally) on Irish debut.

8/1

Form: 141-1

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
He has looked a sprinter to follow since fitted with cheekpieces this winter, winning both handicaps (5f, Tapeta) in impressive fashion; his only defeat came when tackling 6f but that was on soft ground and he's unlikely to fail for stamina around here; could well have more in the locker but this is a rise in class and he's landed the widest stall.
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8th

25

(20)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Billy Webster

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Looked an exciting prospect when winning two Tapeta handicaps (5f) this winter; possible to excuse his three defeats since (poorly drawn first two and then ended up in the middle of the track at Epsom three weeks ago); has something to prove on fast ground but it's unlikely this mark will be beyond him; usual cheekpieces are back on after one go in blinkers.

33/1

7th

2

(12)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Epsom

Billy Webster

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Looked a sprinter going places in the winter, coming from off pace to win at Wolverhampton and Southwell, and although unplaced twice since there have been excuses; now drops back to 5f (3-3 at the trip) and wears blinkers instead of cheekpieces; should be suited by a well-run race; interesting.

10/1

5th

1

(9)

8th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:30 Chester

Billy Webster

9st 10lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

dwelt start, midfield on inner, waiting for room 2f out, headway 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

Form: 611-91 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Progressive at novice level on turf last term, winning twice; flopped when favourite at Newcastle on his handicap debut in January but he resumed his progress when scrambling home in a five-runner C&D handicap (three of his rivals reoppose) last month; only 1lb higher but he's drawn wide and he'll need to improve again.
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7th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Brave Empire

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Losing run up to 21, but he ran well to finish a close fourth of 16 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month; a few winners have come out of that race and a hood is given a go, but the drop to 5f may not be ideal even on a stiff track like this.

7/1

4th

8

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

13:20 Doncaster

Brave Empire

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian but his last win was in February 2024 and he's not made an impact in seven runs this year; mark continues to fall but losing run is up to 20 and others are preferred.

14/1

Form: 411-64

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
2-2 on AW, following his easy nursery win at Wolverhampton in October with a novice success at Newcastle six days later; two runs in Dubai this year, beaten around 2l in a conditions event three weeks ago; further progress possible but it will be needed.
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1st

2

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Salvuccio

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

bumped start, raced in last, switched left and headway on outer from 2f out, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, readily

5/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:45 Windsor

Salvuccio

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

reared start, raced in last

10/1

7th

3

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Salvuccio

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

2-2 on AW, following his easy nursery win at Wolverhampton in October with a novice success at Newcastle six days later; two runs in Dubai this year, beaten around 2l in a conditions event three weeks ago; further progress possible but it will be needed.

8/1

33/1

Form: 8015-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice in novice company as a 2yo; gelded prior to his reappearance here last month when last of five behind three of today's rivals; perhaps he'll come on for that run but he'll need to if he's to defy this mark.
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11th

11

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 0lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: John Ryan

All five wins have been on turf, rattling up a three-timer in October 2024; it's been downhill since and while cheekpieces replace usual blinkers, he makes little appeal here.

25/1

5th

6

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

World Of Darcy

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Finished second here just before Christmas but over 6f; struggled since, including over C&D latest; Sedgemoor is the more obvious of the stable pair.

20/1

10/1

Form: 25111- D

Last run: 111 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
3-3 in 6f handicaps, completing a hat-trick in comfortable fashion at Newcastle in November (well drawn); returns from 111 days off with a career-high mark to negotiate; needs to progress again.
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6th

2

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Beyond Borders

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) last month; ran another good race when a close second at Ripon (6f, good) last time and he's respected off only 1lb higher.

4/1

2nd

4

(5)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Beyond Borders

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Triple turf winner who made it 3-5 on AW when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he beat a clear second last time and he's respected back in this sphere.

4/1

1st

4

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Beyond Borders

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Currently 2-3 on Tapeta but he's generally struggled since leaving Karl Burke, his only win coming when allowed his own way in a small field last summer (been dropped in lately); the first-time tongue-tie will need to make a difference.

14/1

Form: 3310- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive form in three 6f novices as a 2yo, getting off the mark at York in September (strong form); only tenth in a sales race back at York when last seen but he was prominent for a long way and 7f on soft ground proved too much of a test; should fare better back sprinting.
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7th

4

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 12lb

J: David Probert

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

He's on a reduced mark and his yard is going well; however, he had a patchy campaign last season and was soundly beaten in April on his sole run this year (pulled hard on that stable debut); others have less to prove.

10/1

8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

20/1

Form: 043-43

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11 times since his winning debut at Musselburgh last April; he's run to a fair level in all three AW runs this winter but more will be needed to take this; tongue-tie now joins the cheekpieces.
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8th

7

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Simon Dow

0-6 on AW for new stable since the autumn but took good step back in right direction when close fourth at Lingfield (5f) last month and will be suited by this return to 6f on turf; interesting.

10/1

12

(12)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Simon Dow

All three wins came on turf when trained by Hugo Palmer, the most recent at Chester in September; 0-12 on the AW but he did post a solid effort when a 1l fourth of seven at Lingfield (5f, AW) 28 days ago; steps back up in trip.

12/1

4th

3

(1)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Both handicap wins on turf at Chester (5f and 6f); no great shakes on this track for new yard since November but he's dropped 9lb in that time and there was the glimmer of a revival here last time when back from a break; not ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP
12th
1 (10)
Rosario

5/1

Form: 132-

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
It was not a strong novice event that he won on his Ffos Las debut last June (5f, good) but he went on to finish placed in two Group races on slow ground in the autumn; looked a difficult ride at Newmarket on the latter occasion, hanging sharply to his right in the closing stages, but he's clearly blessed with plenty of ability and 6f should suit; not fully exposed but his wide draw isn't ideal given his errant ways when last seen.
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4th

2

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Rosario

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Roger Teal

Of interest from a handicapping perspective, 3lb lower than when a close third in last season's Portland at Doncaster (5.6f, good); not beaten far into fifth at Windsor 18 days ago; not easy to win with but likely to give a good account.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 3

19:17 Windsor

Rosario

10st 1lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

Tendency to blow the start has often cost him; disappointing effort back in the cheekpieces (off again tonight) in the Goodwood handicap he'd won last season early last month, despite a better break; now 3lb lower but will need to better that somewhat.

10/1

8th

8

(11)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rosario

8st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roger Teal

Captured this prize last year and largely in good form after, despite his customary slow starts; should strip sharper for his reappearance sixth in 5f Newmarket handicap 17 days ago so he's no forlorn hope in refitted cheekpieces.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.90
Straight Forecast £38.42
Tricast £869.77
Trifecta £795.50

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Photosynthesis

NEWMARKET:

Salvuccio

POSTDATA:

Brave Empire

TOPSPEED:

Mc Loven

LAMBOURN:

Rosario

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Prince

The Times:

Photosynthesis

Daily Mail:

Photosynthesis

Daily Mirror:

Photosynthesis

The Sun:

Salvuccio

The Star:

Salvuccio

The Guardian:

Mc Loven

Telegraph:

Brave Empire

Daily Record:

Brave Empire

D Express:

Rosario