April 18 / 14.05 Lingfield (AW)

14.05

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BetUK All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

1st
13 (3)
Hitched

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.10
  • Place: £6.30

Form: 524654 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs a bad race and goes well here (511124); just 1lb higher than when winning over C&D in January and holds each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

1st

13

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Simcock

took keen hold, midfield

16/1

4th

3

(6)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 4

16:48 Lingfield (AW)

Hitched

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

stumbled start, towards rear, headway over 1f out, went fourth final strides

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 766-32

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
0-12 since his successful racecourse debut, but was beaten only half a length by Mr Baloo at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time; 2lb better off and should be thereabouts if building on that performance.
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2nd

7

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

7/1

2nd

7

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

7/1

2nd

7

(8)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

soon prominent, briefly led with one circuit to go, soon pressed leader, lost ground over 4f out

6/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 213111

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has proved a revelation on the AW this year (213111) with his wins coming over 7f-9.5f; failed to beat a rival in his only previous visit here (7f), but he is a completely different proposition now and is much respected in his bid for the four-timer; 4-7 under Joe Leavy.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(8)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:50 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Four wins on AW this year (7f-9.4f) and close third at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) a fortnight; his turf mark has risen at the same time and he's 2-13 on grass as opposed to 6-14 on AW, but this thriving 4yo is still respected.

10/1

Form: 10-703 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
1-3 on turf in France for Andre Fabre; didn't show much in his first two starts for this yard (1m, Tapeta), but much better when third of 12 in an even warmer handicap than this over C&D (80-1) seven weeks ago; three of those behind have won since so he is a major player from the same mark.
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1

(4)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Kind Of Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ex-French 4yo who has shaped well at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in last two British starts, close fourth when favourite for Vase contest on Good Friday latest; frame possibilities off same mark returned to turf.

10/1

1

(4)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Kind Of Kiss

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Ex-French 4yo who has shaped well at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in last two British starts, close fourth when favourite for Vase contest on Good Friday latest; frame possibilities off same mark returned to turf.

10/1

4th

2

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Kind Of Kiss

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

in rear

13/2

Form: 25-111 CD

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best known for his Wolverhampton exploits (six wins) but is 2-4 over this C&D; 3-3 so far this year and one for the shortlist up another 3lb in his bid for the four-timer, despite an awkward draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(11)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Arcadian Nights

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

never better than midfield

12/1

10th

3

(11)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Arcadian Nights

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Loughnane

never better than midfield

12/1

5th

4

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Arcadian Nights

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

took keen hold, prominent

13/2

10/1

Form: 111128 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Six wins on the AW during the winter including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; endured a wide trip at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) 15 days ago, but is now 7lb above his last winning mark so needs to find something extra.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(9)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

sweating, prominent, in touch with leaders after 2f, not clear run over 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, short of room inside final 110yds, not recover

14/1

9th

11

(9)

8th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Jennie Candlish

sweating, prominent, in touch with leaders after 2f, not clear run over 2f out, some headway inside final furlong, short of room inside final 110yds, not recover

14/1

6th

11

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Paradoxical

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

towards rear

10/1

Form: 64-674

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
2-4 for Charlie Appleby and was off for 292 days before returning for this yard in February; beaten less than a length into fourth of ten behind Mr Baloo and Son Of Man at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last time and capable of playing a part; stable also runs Tribal Wisdom.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(6)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Silent Age

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Campaigned mostly on AW; won his first two races (for previous yard) but 0-6 since and finished behind Kind Of Kiss on Good Friday most recently; less convincing than others.

25/1

10

(6)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Newbury

Silent Age

9st 4lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Campaigned mostly on AW; won his first two races (for previous yard) but 0-6 since and finished behind Kind Of Kiss on Good Friday most recently; less convincing than others.

25/1

7th

6

(6)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Silent Age

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

towards rear

9/1

25/1

Form: 355-27 CD BF

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
C&D winner but a bit of a mixed bag around here lately; still 5lb above his last winning mark and others look better treated.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(13)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

8st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ian Williams

in rear

25/1

8th

14

(13)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

8st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ian Williams

in rear

25/1

7th

2

(2)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

13:02 Lingfield (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

towards rear, brief headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

16/1

Form: 512P7-

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
In good form in two starts at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) in November but ended the year on a low note, pulling up at Newcastle and failing to beat a rival back at Wolverhampton; has since undergone wind surgery and returns from four months off with something to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(6)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Koy Koy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, always behind

12/1

11th

7

(6)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Koy Koy

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

dwelt start, always behind

12/1

9th

3

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

midfield, in touch with leaders after 4f

16/1

10th
5 (14)
Beraz

8/1

Form: 365-53 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on his best turf form and ran well when third of 11 behind a subsequent winner at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) last time, but he is 0-7 on the AW and has the outside stall.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Beraz

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

dwelt start, in rear

8/1

10th

5

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Beraz

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

dwelt start, in rear

8/1

3rd

3

(6)

20th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Beraz

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

Finished behind two of these rivals here on reappearance but may do better with that outing under his belt; well treated on best form.

7/2

8/1

Form: 780-21 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
10-24 on the AW with all wins coming over 7f/1m including three here; finished a close second of seven over this trip at Chelmsford (Polytrack) in January, but may still prove vulnerable to more established stayers.
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11th

10

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

towards rear

8/1

11th

10

(7)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

towards rear

8/1

1st

1

(5)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cephalus

9st 9lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, headway going easily over 1f out, led inside final furlong, edged right when nudged along inside final 110yds, comfortably

3/1

Form: 1243-8

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Landed an uncompetitive Wolverhampton novice (9.5f, Tapeta) last September; reportedly finished lame when behind three of these on his return from 130 days off there last month; has a bit to prove.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(4)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:15 Newmarket

Lordsbridge Blu

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: S Woods

Landed a Wolverhampton novice (9.4f) last September and better form taking minor honours in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps in the autumn, all on the AW; weakened out of it on both starts this season and this is his first turf run since a promising debut; player on his autumn form; lightly raced and his yard is among the winners.

6/1

8

(4)

18th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

18:15 Newmarket

Lordsbridge Blu

8st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: S Woods

Landed a Wolverhampton novice (9.4f) last September and better form taking minor honours in 1m2f/1m4f handicaps in the autumn, all on the AW; weakened out of it on both starts this season and this is his first turf run since a promising debut; player on his autumn form; lightly raced and his yard is among the winners.

6/1

12th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 2lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: S Woods

prominent

16/1

13th
12 (1)
Bajan Bandit

14/1

Form: 141643

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Running well on the AW this year including two wins on the Southwell Tapeta (7f/1m), but has never been this far or raced on Polytrack before; others more solid.
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10th

2

(7)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Two wins at Southwell (1m/7f, AW) earlier this year and latest run can be excused by 1m2f trip; this fast-ground C&D winner could be in the mix now back down in distance.

7/1

10th

2

(7)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

15:20 Haydock

Bajan Bandit

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Two wins at Southwell (1m/7f, AW) earlier this year and latest run can be excused by 1m2f trip; this fast-ground C&D winner could be in the mix now back down in distance.

7/1

13th

12

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

led early, soon prominent

14/1

Form: 114-05

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in November after the cheekpieces went on, but has been beaten three times off this mark since, the latest when fifth of 12 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 11 days ago; has stamina to prove and others look better treated.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders

16/1

14th

8

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:05 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders

16/1

5th

6

(3)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

in touch with leaders

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £272.90
Straight Forecast £188.10
Tricast £1211.00
Trifecta £3060.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Cephalus

SPOTLIGHT:

Kind Of Kiss

The Guardian:

Mr Baloo

Daily Mirror:

Son Of Man

NEWMARKET:

Lordsbridge Blu

TOPSPEED:

Paradoxical

RP RATINGS:

Hitched

D Express:

Beraz

The Star:

Arcadian Nights

The Times:

Kind Of Kiss

The Sun:

Mr Baloo

Telegraph:

Cephalus

Daily Mail:

Cephalus

Daily Record:

Cephalus