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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4th

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Photosynthesis

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.

9/1

7th

10

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Photosynthesis

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Disappointing at Newcastle in January; had earlier dug deep to win a Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on his final 4yo outing; third in this race 12 months ago and can't be discounted.

25/1

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

6

(9)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David Evans

Only won one of his last 25 starts and regressed last year; now 11lb lower than when beaten a nose over C&D last spring but there's nothing to suggest he's best caught fresh; others have more pressing claims.

16/1

1

(8)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 13lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: David Evans

Struggled on his last four starts but he has dropped 9lb as a result; fully effective around here and he's likely to bounce back soon; 7f perhaps his optimum trip though.

16/1

11

(3)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Newbury

Blue Prince

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David Evans

Defied a higher mark at Glorious Goodwood last season and placed a few times on AW this year (up to April); not in top form since returning from a break and needs to stage a revival.

25/1

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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5th

2

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Brave Empire

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Very useful juvenile/3yo for Roger Varian; hasn't progressed and plenty to prove after some modest efforts this year, including back on turf at Thirsk last time (6f, good).

12/1

13th

16

(10)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Brave Empire

8st 10lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

8lb lower than for his Newcastle third in December (6f) but that hasn't been a springboard to better things; hopes rest on the return to turf perking him up.

20/1

9th

8

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Brave Empire

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ivan Furtado

Close third over 6f here in December and now 6lb lower; however, four lesser performances have followed and the return to 7f is of dubious benefit, with his three wins having been at 6f.

25/1

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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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

6th

2

(6)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Beyond Borders

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Frost

5-24; hit by the handicapper after making all at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June, and has taken a while to come back down the weights (now 3lb below that winning mark); posted low-key seasonal reappearance at Leicester; cheekpieces introduced seeking more.

25/1

11

(9)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Beyond Borders

8st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Scored off 3lb higher at Yarmouth (6f, good) last June but he's not come close to that form since and was seventh of nine on Leicester reappearance last month; plenty to prove and four of his five wins were as 2yo; cheekpieces added.

25/1

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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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

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Travelled well but found little for pressure here 11 days ago (5f, good); that was after three months off and he lurks on a dangerous mark; fine on soft.

12/1

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Quirky customer who signalled a return to form when keeping-on third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) when last seen in May; on a dangerous mark.

9/2

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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6th

1

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:55 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 9lb

J: James Glennon

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins at 5f and 6f, the latest off this mark in September; big prices and well held in four sprints here for new yard and, although this is a drop in grade, he may be best left until back on grass.

14/1

7th

7

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

13:43 Lingfield (AW)

Balon DOr

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Dow

Three turf wins but 0-9 on AW and he's been well held here (5f/6f) in all three runs for current yard; continues to drop down the weights but this is competitive and others are more convincing; reapplied cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

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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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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

6th

2

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Rosario

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Strong traveller who can be slowly away; first handicap win when beating Existent at Goodwood (5f, good) last May; treading water during the summer but he did well when a close third of 21 from a tough draw in the Portland (extended 5f, good) in September and a subsequent Ascot defeat by a well-treated rival was another solid run given the race didn't go his way; claims.

5/1

5

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Rosario

9st 6lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Teal

Just two wins to his name but he has plenty of ability and comes here in top form, most recently coming from well back to snatch second at Ascot three weeks ago (5f, soft); slow starts are a thorn in his side but no surprise to see him arriving on the scene late; new visor replaces cheekpieces.

4/1

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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