April 07 / 15.15 Lingfield (AW)

15.15

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BetUK All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 46-437 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Often ran well in good races for Archie Watson; short of his best on stable debut at Newcastle in February (went without headgear) but likely to be seen to better effect with cheekpieces returning and a new tongue-tie added; well drawn to attack; not ruled out.
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3rd

9

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Emperor Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Michael Keady

First run for Michael Keady when winning this race 12 months ago off a 3lb higher mark; two good runs on fast ground this year (below par on slower going in the Epsom Dash) and he's likely to make another bold bid.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Emperor Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Keady

Blows hot and cold but he is on a dangerous mark and his second of 17 at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in May was a fine effort; subsequent run in the Dash at Epsom can be forgiven (ground) and this should be more to his liking; other pace influences on show.

7/1

14th

16

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Emperor Spirit

8st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Keady

Appreciated the return to turf when finishing second of 17 at Ascot five weeks ago; 1lb rise still leaves him on a feasible mark; rarely seen on slower than good.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 3747-3 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who made an encouraging return to action when third of ten in a 7f handicap at Chelmsford four weeks ago; drops back to 6f and that may not be optimal.
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7th

5

(4)

17th Oct 2024

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Oliver

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

With only one win (last November) in more than two years and not being so good this season, he is some way down the pecking order.

33/1

9th

6

(12)

19th Sep 2024

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0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Sir Oliver

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Chris Dwyer

Should be competitive off this mark and he didn't run badly at Newcastle last week; on the downside, he's another that likes to be on the sharp end and he's drawn wide to boot.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 317121 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In a rich vein of form at present, winning three of his last five starts; this looks more competitive than the Chelmsford event he won last week and he has a 5lb penalty to shoulder; still a contender with Ryan Moore taking over.
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4th

2

(2)

28th Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Wallis

Four 5f wins since December, including C&D, with the latest coming at Lingfield 24 days ago; only 2lb higher and looks set for another prominent showing.

13/8

1st

4

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Busy since the autumn; some narrow defeats to go with three 5f wins, on Polytrack elsewhere and Tapeta; ran flat at Southwell recently but he's realistically weighted if that wasn't a sign that he's going off the boil.

9/2

6th

5

(2)

21st May 2026

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0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Shalaa Asker

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Charlie Wallis

Three wins in the winter, including over C&D, and he has continued to run well off his revised mark; drawn wide on turf last time and usually gives his running round here, so holds each-way claims.

12/1

16/1

Form: 51-516 CD

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four wins since October, including a defeat of The Green Man over C&D in January; low-key run over 7f last time; career best required today.
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4th

12

(4)

7th Apr 2023

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0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Rattling

9st 4lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

midfield

16/1

6th

6

(6)

18th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:23 Lingfield (AW)

Rattling

8st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

7/1

1st

7

(2)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:18 Lingfield (AW)

Rattling

9st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

midfield, hampered over 5f out, shaken up and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on

5/1

Form: 435-20 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Good second over C&D on his seasonal return last month (finished ahead of Laheg); form dipped at Wolverhampton 13 days ago but he's better than that and shouldn't be underestimated.
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2nd

1

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely.

11/4

2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

Aberama Gold

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David O’Meara

Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt.

7/2

5th

7

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Aberama Gold

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes.

10/1

Form: -72516 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had been threatening prior to a cosy win at Kempton last month (6f); unpenalised for a Newcastle handicap last time but he raced too freely and tied up late on; 4lb higher today but the sharper test should be in his favour.
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6th

6

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Philip Kirby

Seven wins include three on turf and it was a first success at 7f when scoring at Newcastle (AW; stays 1m) in December; took a good step forward from his return to turf when a keeping-on fourth at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; respected.

6/1

4th

11

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

The Green Man

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

A three-time 6f/7f scorer in 2025; kept busy and in good form (on the AW) this term until only 16th in 7f York handicap eight days ago; he's the type to bounce back though.

16/1

16th

18

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

The Green Man

9st 2lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Philip Kirby

Has raced almost exclusively on Newcastle's AW since joining Phil Kirby last autumn, winning three times (6f/7f) and placed on six other occasions, including last four starts; three 6f turf wins earlier in career (including here on good to firm) provide hope that he can continue the good work now back on the grass.

10/1

Form: 121332 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
He has enjoyed a fine winter and his latest second at Newcastle (7f) was as good as anything he'd achieved in victory; Billy Loughnane takes off a very handy 5lb and he's one for the shortlist.
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1st

2

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Nine-time winner, the latest a comfortable success in a 6f handicap at Lingfield (AW) last month; his subsequent defeat on soft turf is easy to forgive; high on the list.

11/4

7th

5

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:53 Yarmouth

Walking On Clouds

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

Last 23 starts have come on the AW and he is 4lb well in under a penalty for his emphatic success in refitted blinkers at Lingfield (6f) ten days ago; he has won twice on turf, though, so the change in surface shouldn't be an issue; major player.

13/8

1st

5

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

Walking On Clouds

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Chelsea Banham

Missed a chunk of last year and has slid to a competitive mark for his current yard; just behind Southbank over C&D a month ago and is one to consider back in headgear (second-time blinkers).

5/1

6/1

Form: 374264 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark; creditable fourth at Wolverhampton two weeks ago and he has the ability to feature but he can miss the break and he'll need luck in running from stall 2.
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10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

OUR TIP

Form: 15-570 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive sprinter in 2022; ran very well in the face of a stiff task in Listed company over C&D in February and two runs since probably best excused; drawn wide but likely to be dropped in anyway so it's not a huge concern; cheekpieces now added; interesting.
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7th

4

(3)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Spent most of her career over 6f/7f but caused 100-1 shock over C&D when upped in trip in November and has finished second over C&D on both subsequent outings; likely to be right in the thick of things again.

10/1

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

11:58 Lingfield (AW)

Epsom Faithfull

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Pat Phelan

Bagged her fourth Lingfield AW win in November and she backed it up with a good second of 11 over C&D last month, despite not enjoying the clearest of passages; back up another 2lb but she's a player.

100/30

10th
3 (5)
Adeb

11/2

Form: 0/1321 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Missed his 3yo campaign but he's making up for lost time now, winning handicaps at Newcastle in January (6f) and February (7f) this year; still looks feasibly treated.
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9th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:00 Yarmouth

Adeb

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Has returned from a long absence to win three times on Tapeta this year, the latest coming over 7f at Newcastle this month; well held on turf at Thirsk prior to that but he did win on the grass in 2021.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

1st Jul 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Adeb

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Below best at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in April and well beaten back on turf at Thirsk (7f) in May; however, prior to those he was progressive on Tapeta, with a C&D win in February, and he's a possible now back here.

8/1

13th

7

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:17 Thirsk

Adeb

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Missed all of 2022 but it's done him no harm whatever, winning two of his first four AW starts, over 6f and 7f, before finding Lingfield's sharp 6f an inadequate test last month; return to turf no hardship, having won 5f maiden on grass as 2yo and is one to consider.

12/1

11th
5 (6)
Laheg

9/2

Form: 4171-3 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo; ended 2022 on the up and he ran right up to his best when a close third over C&D five weeks ago (no excuses; just behind Aberama Gold); needs extra to come out on top.
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7th

2

(6)

23rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Laheg

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

took keen hold, in rear

3/1

1st

2

(2)

4th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

14:02 Lingfield (AW)

Laheg

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

Scored twice on AW in 2022; made an encouraging start to his 2024 campaign with close third in C&D contest (back from layoff) three weeks ago; warrants respect off unaltered mark.

7/4

3rd

4

(8)

14th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

15:00 Lingfield (AW)

Laheg

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Marco Botti

slowly away, in rear

12/1

Form: 067-88 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Probably in better order than his formfigures suggest; blinkers could spark a revival but he has the widest stall to overcome.
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4

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 11lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Eight of his 14 wins have come at Windsor and latest was a comfortable success over C&D (good to firm) three weeks ago; up 5lb but he still looks on a workable mark and has been in good form since April; big player.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Lequinto

9st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Seven of his 13 wins have come at Windsor and latest was over 5f (good) last month; finished well to snatch third at Bath (5.7f) and Sandown (5f) in his last two runs and he's strongly respected back up in trip.

9/2

3rd

8

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Lequinto

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Loves Windsor where he beat Kiss And Run before finishing third at Bath; has won here but usually runs in Class 5s.

8/1

Non-runners

Lequinto

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £133.70
Straight Forecast £197.62
Tricast £1150.44
Trifecta £1517.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Adeb

D Express:

Laheg

TOPSPEED:

Walking On Clouds

NEWMARKET:

Tolstoy

SPOTLIGHT:

Epsom Faithfull

The Guardian:

Rattling

Daily Mail:

Shalaa Asker

POSTDATA:

Aberama Gold

Daily Record:

Laheg

The Times:

Walking On Clouds

The Star:

Tolstoy

Daily Mirror:

Adeb

The Sun:

Adeb

RP Ratings:

Epsom Faithfull