April 22 / 16.40 Brighton

16.40

Good

Vickers.Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £4187.2
  • 0m 5f 60y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Vickers.Bet Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 8636-8 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb higher than when making all at Chepstow (5f, good) last August, but went close off the this mark over C&D (good to soft) in October; probably needed last month's Wolverhampton return (6f, AW) and not dismissed provided there isn't too much rain.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:31 Bath

Secret Handsheikh

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

5.5f course winner (firm) who arrives on the back of a revived 5f win at Chepstow (good to firm); up 3lb for that but has won several times from higher marks and has to be taken seriously.

5/2

1st

2

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 16y

Class 6

20:05 Chepstow

Secret Handsheikh

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Has eight wins on turf but losing run is mounting up; needs to rediscover his form.

5/1

7th

10

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Secret Handsheikh

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: John Gallagher

Close third off this reduced mark at Brighton (6f, good to firm) last month and he can't be discounted; however, this 8yo has been inconsistent this season and was soundly beaten back at Brighton most recently.

14/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 289-67 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Well held in two starts at Lingfield since returning last month, but possible to forgive both (miles out of the weights first time, hampered at the start in the second); only 2-28 on turf, but has dropped to a favourable mark being 4lb lower than when beaten a nose at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August; interesting.
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3rd

10

(1)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:42 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

8st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Not the force of old and, although he retains some ability, others in this field have more pressing claims.

10/1

4th

3

(5)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:08 Lingfield (AW)

The Defiant

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Multiple 5f winner down the years, including over C&D, but his powers appear to be on the wane; a couple of respectable efforts last month but more will be needed to win.

8/1

2/1

Form: 084826 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Stands his racing well; most of his wins have come over further including his sole turf success here (6f, good to firm) last summer, but he has won over 5f on Polytrack and now 1lb below his last winning mark; capable of taking a hand if they go quick enough up front.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Porfin

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Multiple winner down the years; solid effort on turf three weeks ago and won't mind getting back on AW; looks the likeliest of Phil Mcentee's three runners.

12/1

4th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:15 Bath

Porfin

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Latest of his 11 wins came at Lingfield (6f, AW) in January and he went close at Wolverhampton next time; fair effort over 6f at Lingfield 36 days ago but this slight drop back in trip probably isn't ideal.

7/1

5th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Porfin

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

11 wins, the latest off basement mark over C&D in January; largely consistent since and may benefit from this drop back in trip, having raced too freely when fourth over 7f here on latest outing; back from two-month break.

11/2

Form: 245387

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over 6f on the AW during the winter, but has failed to beat a rival the last twice and still 3lb higher than for latest success; has won on good to soft ground so rain wouldn't be a issue, but he still has to prove he is as effective over the minimum trip; stable also runs Porfin.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Newmarket (July)

Alafdhal

8st 11lb

J: Megan Smith

T: Phil McEntee

Solid strike-rate on AW but not so good on turf and latest sixth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) will need improving on; nothing wrong with this mark, though.

16/1

6th

7

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alafdhal

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Phil McEntee

Enjoyed a hot spell in late 2025, winning three times (5f) either side of a close second over C&D; it has been tougher going this year and although Billy Loughnane's booking heightens interest, the draw could have been kinder.

14/1

7th

9

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:48 Yarmouth

Alafdhal

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Phil McEntee

Last five wins have been over 5f, the most recent at Wolverhampton (AW) in December; below his best in four starts since and now returns to turf for the first time since October 2024 following a 120-day break; best form on grass has been on soft/heavy.

25/1

16/1

Form: 460-76 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner last year and 5lb lower than for the latest of those at Newbury (5f, good) last summer, but has hung badly right in his last three starts at Lingfield (5f, AW); not sure what to expect back on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

10

(4)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Hey Ho Lets Go

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Hoad

Well treated on his old form but he's not won since June 2022 and has finished down the field in most of his runs this year; others preferred.

50/1

6th

10

(4)

13th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Windsor

Hey Ho Lets Go

8st 7lb

J: George Rooke

T: Mark Hoad

Well treated on his old form but he's not won since June 2022 and has finished down the field in most of his runs this year; others preferred.

50/1

8th

12

(6)

15th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hey Ho Lets Go

8st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Mark Hoad

led

40/1

Form: 46733- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
The only one of these lacking a recent run having been off for six months, but she has won and run well after a much longer absence; 1lb wrong, but still much lower in the weights than when placed on a few occasions last summer and she seems to handle any ground; respected.
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3rd

1

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coronation Cottage

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Malcolm Saunders

Best known for her Bath work (ended a losing run in a 0-50 classified event there late last month) but she goes well here too; on the downgrade but arrives in form and is well drawn for one happiest on the sharp end, so needs considering.

8/1

3rd

8

(8)

13th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Coronation Cottage

9st 2lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Malcolm Saunders

Snapped a lengthy losing run in a C&D classified race 13 days ago; that's resulted in a 6lb rise but still likely to go well if in similar form.

9/2

1st

3

(10)

31st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

16:00 Bath

Coronation Cottage

9st 9lb

J: Charlie Bennett

T: Malcolm Saunders

Best form on good or quicker ground; three course wins over the extended 5f and 5f; having a mixed year but was only just touched off at Chepstow in June and her luck was out in a C&D classified next time; can be involved.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -55351

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Successful off 4lb lower at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago, despite meeting trouble in running; at least comes into this in form and has won twice on turf (good, good to firm), but this only his second go over the minimum trip (failed to beat a rival in the first when jockey dropped whip).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

3

(7)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield (AW)

Mellys Flyer

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Charlie Wallis

towards rear, raced wide when brief headway on turn after 1f, dropped to last 2f out, weakened 1f out

4/1

7th

6

(5)

16th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:22 Lingfield

Mellys Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Winless on turf since July, 2022, and he came in just a fair fifth of eight in 5f Yarmouth handicap last time; more is needed.

10/1

Non-runners

Mellys Flyer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £10.20
Straight Forecast £10.38
Trifecta £37.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Coronation Cottage

RP Ratings:

Hey Ho Let's Go

TOPSPEED:

The Defiant

D Express:

Alafdhal

NEWMARKET:

Mellys Flyer

The Times:

Secret Handsheikh

POSTDATA:

Porfin

Telegraph:

Hey Ho Let's Go

Daily Mail:

The Defiant

WEST COUNTRY:

Coronation Cottage

The Guardian:

Coronation Cottage

Daily Mirror:

Coronation Cottage

The Star:

Coronation Cottage

Daily Record:

Coronation Cottage