April 07 / 14.05 Lingfield (AW)

14.05

Standard

BetUK All-Weather Vase Marathon Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Vase Marathon Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
12 (4)
Carzola

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 44-321 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Staying-on second of 12 over 1m5f on handicap debut and comfortably came from last to first in a four-runner race over 2m one month later, both when blinkered at this track; raised another 8lb in a much more competitive race but brings clear potential.
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7th

1

(14)

20th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 3

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Carzola

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

She made giant strides in quick time in the spring, winning 2m handicaps at Lingfield (twice) and Doncaster; disappointed at Haydock in May and again after five months off at Newmarket (1m4f, heavy); could resume her progress back on AW but she does now have a point to prove.

7/1

9th

4

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:10 Newmarket

Carzola

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

All of her five handicaps have been over longer trips; won two in a row this spring at Lingfield (2m, AW) and completed the hat-trick on turf debut at Doncaster (2m, soft; four ran); disappointing on good to firm in May and her chance is presumably boosted by a return to testing ground on this first run since; interesting to see her market strength, as she's one to consider.

5/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: /32-11 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
5yo who's had five races; made all in 1m4f handicap here in January on final start for Owen Burrows and did the same at Chelmsford (1m5f) six weeks ago on first run since 16,000gns sale; both were seven-runner races, whereas the same tactics should be more tricky to employ from stall 13 in this larger field, but the new trip is very interesting and he retains overall potential.
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13

(6)

7th May 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Halic

8st 11lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Robert Eddery

5yo who's had six races, all AW; made all in 1m4f handicap in January on final start for Owen Burrows, did the same over 1m5f for new yard in February and put up a bold show from wide draw in a hot Lingfield 2m race one month ago; needs to prove himself on turf but overall should have more to offer.

10/1

2nd

2

(13)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Halic

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Atzeni

T: Robert Eddery

fractious at the post, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

1st

4

(8)

25th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 4

19:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Halic

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Robert Eddery

made all, went clear when pushed along over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, readily

5/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 112322 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; Polytrack wins at Lingfield and Kempton on his second and third runs both for new yard and at 2m; good places on all four starts since and versatile regarding tactics, so he too has each-way claims.
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9th

7

(10)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Some creditable efforts over 2m this year and he wasn't far behind Red Flyer in a Class 2 over C&D (sixth of 13) last time; his losing run is mounting up but he's edging down the weights and could go well on this drop back in grade.

14/1

6th

13

(7)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

15:47 Lingfield (AW)

First Emperor

8st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

pushed along soon after start, towards rear after 2f

16/1

3rd

5

(4)

24th Feb 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:05 Southwell (AW)

First Emperor

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Ryan

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway over 3f out, soon outpaced, rallied from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went third towards finish, not pace to challenge

16/1

40/1

Form: 45-366

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins in the spring of 2021 but 0-17 since and he's not so good these days; that's reflected in a career-low mark and this is his first 2m run since November, so a case can be made but others are more pressing.
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5th

3

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Worcester

Blow Your Horn

11st 11lb

J: Mr Alex Chadwick

T: Ian Williams

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but has responded positively to this headgear combination the last twice in handicaps over 2m5f and 2m3f (both on good); strong stayer on the Flat so this longer trip is worth a go.

7/2

Form: 331 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Started off in three bumpers; better switched to Dundalk Polytrack this year when third in two 1m4f maidens and winning over 2m in a 14-runner amateurs handicap; more in the tank and he's one to note.
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3

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:28 Bellewstown

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Flat winner (but tricky, refusing to race twice) has been tailed off on both runs in maiden hurdles this term; blinkers now tried.

50/1

18th

8

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 170y

15:07 Punchestown

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

reluctant to race, in rear and detached

100/1

11th

2

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 165y

18:10 Downpatrick

Khadaash

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

AW winner last year refused to race on comeback run at Dundalk in March; probably best watched on hurdles debut.

33/1

Form: 3550-1 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Held up in rear these days, sometimes slowly away; first-time blinkers (retained today) when hitting a new high to win six-runner race at Southwell (1m6f) in January latest; raised 5lb since and has more to pass today but she proved herself at 2m on turf last year and can't be dismissed.
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6th

5

(1)

7th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Danni California

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, held up in last, headway from 7f out

14/1

1st

3

(4)

23rd Jan 2023

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell (AW)

Danni California

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

slowly away, in rear, headway on outer 4f out, switched right and towards near side when prominent over 2f out, ridden when led over 1f out, kept on well

11/2

10th

11

(10)

7th Dec 2022

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 2

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Danni California

8st 8lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, held up in last

20/1

12/1

Form: 26-643 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Last of his four AW wins came when getting up close home over C&D last August off 1lb lower than today; minor honours at Kempton on last two outings confirm that he is one of many in this field with each-way claims.
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5th

1

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:25 Nottingham

Diamond Bay

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Ward

On a losing run and he was tried in blinkers when a below-par seventh of ten in 1m6f handicap at Goodwood 30 days ago; others appeal more.

8/1

7th

5

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Goodwood

Diamond Bay

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

Multiple winner who stays well but has failed to beat a rival in his last two races, with and without a visor; now tries blinkers.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

15:18 Wolverhampton (AW)

Diamond Bay

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Tom Ward

Two wins here including over this trip, but he ran very poorly on his return from four months off at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) a fortnight ago, especially as he proven fresh; visor returns.

8/1

Form: 0341-7 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unraced here but fully effective over 2m on Kempton Polytrack, winning in December; probably ran creditably there on latest outing, beaten when hampered 1f out; not totally dismissed.
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12th

5

(13)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Pons Aelius

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner at up to 2m in Britain but yet to hit any sort of form for current yard; career-low mark and tongue-tie tried so don't rule out.

12/1

11th

7

(16)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Pons Aelius

9st 11lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: H D McGuigan

Donegal yard likes to pick up horses with back-form, often from Britain, and try to rejuvenate them; six-time winner at up to 2m but hasn't been finishing out his races in Ireland and been off a while.

18/1

8th

9

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pons Aelius

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: H D McGuigan

Six-time winner for Charlie Johnston and best form over this trip; poor on first two runs for this yard at big prices; better than bare result when beaten over 5l at Gowran last May; yard's first runner of the year won on Tuesday; no surprise were he to go well after a break with leading claimer aboard.

20/1

2/1

Form: 72-1

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Progressed in his three 1m4f maidens on Dundalk Polytrack this winter for Joseph Murray, 5-6 when asserting late on in a 13-runner race last time; has since changed ownership and trainers; far from the most stoutly bred in this and it's is a very hot race for handicap debut, but he's by some way the least exposed.
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9th

7

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Mr Escobar

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: W P Mullins

Beaten a nose here (2m, soft) in September 2024 off 1lb lower and gave further encouragement that year, but that promise has not been fulfilled and his jumps career (latest start two months ago) has gone badly the wrong way; first-time blinkers replace his usual hood.

11/1

13th

8

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

Mr Escobar

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Useful 85-rated Flat stayer; odds-on winner of a Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m1f, good) last season; placed twice at Plumpton off 126 in final starts last season; reverts to hurdles now after two poor chasing starts this term

14/1

5

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 3f 130y

18:07 Wexford

Mr Escobar

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Useful stayer on the Flat; odds-on winner of a Sedgefield novice hurdle (2m1f, good) last November; placed twice at Plumpton in the final weeks of last season; not as good as several of these over hurdles; makes chase debut with tongue-tie added to hood.

6/1

Form: -71123 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Seen at this track far more often than elsewhere, and to very good effect, but he's been beyond only 1m4f once and that came in 2020 when well beaten over C&D; never better than in recent outings but they were at 1m2f as well as 1m4f; given the stamina issue, others are higher up the list.
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1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1

(7)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

10st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Was snapping a losing run when prevailing narrowly at Lingfield (1m4f) but then followed up over the same C&D ten days ago, defying a 4lb penalty without being overly pressed; only 2lb higher for this despite another penalty, but stamina for 2m is unproven.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

13th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Forge Valley Lad

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, prominent, steadied into midfield with one circuit to go, hung left over 1f out, pushed along and ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, comfortably

15/8

16/1

Form: 111-32

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Improver since upped to 1m4f this winter, including a hat-trick late last year and a close call next time; two of those wins were on Kempton Polytrack but he is unraced here; creditable second at Kempton four weeks ago and star apprentice Billy Loughnane (on board for three of last four starts) retains the ride but whether 2m will help with further progress can't be certain.
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7th

5

(10)

28th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Multiple AW winner who should give his running but may struggle to defy current mark (career-high one) and reverse placings with Paradias; finished about 2l behind that rival in this contest 12 months ago and at Wolverhampton latest start.

10/1

2

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:50 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Mark Loughnane

Completed an AW double in May when last seen and gained the latest success over C&D, taking record in this sphere to 9-30; likely player provided he returns in similar form.

13/2

1

(2)

28th May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:22 Kempton (AW)

Haku

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual C&D winner who comes into this off the back off an easy success over three rivals at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last Thursday (sixth win there); not quite sure what he achieved, though, and his penalty puts him back on a career-high mark.

15/2

Form: -89233 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bang there almost every time in his many 1m4f handicaps at this course and he was also runner-up in this race last year on his only attempt on Flat at 2m (off 2lb higher than today); recent efforts on other tracks also indicate that he won't be far away.
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1

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Protected Guest

10st 3lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

7th

1

(5)

9th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Protected Guest

10st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: George Margarson

slowly away, in rear

10/1

8th

12

(9)

13th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Protected Guest

8st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Margarson

Performed respectably at Kempton on most recent AW attempt but was no match for Saratoga Gold and this is a higher grade; well exposed 8yo who is on a 16-race losing sequence; opposed.

25/1

13/2

Form: 0-1512 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won two 1m6f Southwell handicaps and beaten a neck by First Emperor over C&D later in January; raised another 3lb but lightly raced and has more to offer as a stayer.
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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

16/1

Form: 235-72 C

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Needs the cards to drop right as he's usually held up and not always a smooth traveller; won here last January (one of only two visits) and creditable second to First Emperor at Kempton in January latest when upped from 1m4f to 2m, albeit in a steadily run race with just six runners; bit to prove still as a stayer.
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13th

5

(7)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Bath

Silverscape

9st 12lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Second once over 1m2f on good last August but generally speaking he has been much more interesting on AW, including when runner-up once at 2m; no impact in either sphere on last five starts (given wind surgery after third) so there are major doubts to go alongside his career-low mark.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newbury

Silverscape

9st 8lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Roger Teal

Not at his best on his last four starts but took step back in right direction at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last time on first run since wind surgery, when the steady gallop was a negative; today's extra furlong is a plus and he might not be far away, having continued to drop down the weights.

10/1

7th

4

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Silverscape

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Roger Teal

Won two of his first three starts on Polytrack (1m/1m2f) in the winter of 2021/22; 0-13 since, but placed off higher marks three times here (1m3f/2m) in that period; returns from a second wind operation and place claims at least if rediscovering his best form.

7/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £76.40
Straight Forecast £47.17
Tricast £1130.81
Trifecta £1528.00

Selections

The Guardian:

Mr Escobar

NEWMARKET:

Ehteyat

SPOTLIGHT:

Khadaash

RP Ratings:

Carzola

TOPSPEED:

Pons Aelius

The Star:

Halic

LAMBOURN:

Diamond Bay

POSTDATA:

Forge Valley Lad

Daily Mail:

Mr Escobar

D Express:

Mr Escobar

Daily Mirror:

Mr Escobar

Daily Record:

Mr Escobar

Telegraph:

Ehteyat

The Sun:

Ehteyat

The Times:

Khadaash