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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8th

2

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hitched

9st 13lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: David Simcock

His last seven wins have been on other AW tracks and makes his course debut here; looks to be gearing up for an AW autumn campaign and may be worth a market check.

10/1

6th

7

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Hitched

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

Won twice on turf in the summer of 2023 but better known for his AW exploits since; well beaten at Lingfield (1m1f, good to firm) on last month's return to grass; others are safer.

20/1

6th

6

(4)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:42 Lingfield

Hitched

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: David Simcock

A regular on the AW here (three wins) who's much higher in the weights than when last seen frequently on turf; generally consistent but whether he's up to this mark on grass is the leading question, and Quamby looks his trainer's best chance.

25/1

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

4

(1)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

Landed a good prize off today's mark at Lingfield (1m4f) on Good Friday but has mixed record since; ought to have been suited by the soft ground when midfield at Salisbury (1m4f) recently; others appeal more.

15/2

5th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good To Soft

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

17:25 Salisbury

Son Of Man

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

1m4f AW winner in April followed by two good efforts; not so good since and although he still took third at Windsor (good to soft) last time, new trip needs to spark something if he's to improve his modest strike-rate.

14/1

3rd

2

(2)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Son Of Man

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

1m4f AW handicap winner in April and followed that with two good efforts, including here; however, he finds winning difficult and no real positives to take from his last three races.

33/1

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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7th

8

(6)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Won nine races for Richard Hannon; sold for 12,500gns in August and has been gelded; may be best watched on stable debut.

16/1

11th

9

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Mr Baloo

9st 10lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Back to winning ways off this mark at Lingfield (1m, AW; cheekpieces first time) in April; he hasn't built on that and others may have his measure.

14/1

7th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Mr Baloo

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Lingfield (1m, AW) last month but not at the same level at Epsom (8.5f, good) and Kempton (7f, AW) since, and needs to get back on track.

20/1

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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9th

5

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:42 Chester

Kind Of Kiss

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Only 1-17 and it's been a while now since he ran a positive race; readily opposed.

33/1

9th

7

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Kind Of Kiss

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Sam England

Well handicapped on old form but well below best for new yard earlier this year and has since finished well held on debut over hurdles (following a wind op), though did run well to a point; others safer.

33/1

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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3rd

2

(9)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:02 Bath

Arcadian Nights

9st 13lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

A three-time AW winner (around 1m2f) in 2025; lightly raced this season and below par after a five-month absence in 1m2f handicaps at Sandown and Haydock last two runs; needs to take a big step forward.

33/1

9th

10

(10)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Arcadian Nights

9st 7lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Mark Loughnane

10-34 on AW but latest well-held fifth on good to firm at Sandown took his turf record to a much less impressive 2-20; going softer than good arguably suits him slightly better but still hard to be confident.

25/1

5th

3

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

17:00 Sandown

Arcadian Nights

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Has a good 10-34 record on AW but his turf strike-rate is only 2-19; has a lower mark in this sphere but off since finishing last of six at Wolverhampton in March and a watching brief is the percentage call.

25/1

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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8

(2)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

15:55 Chester

Paradoxical

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Six AW wins since December, including a four-timer in February/March after the cheekpieces went on; four defeats have followed but he was staying on again when hampered in the closing stages over the extended 1m2f here last time, suggesting this return to a longer trip may suit.

20/1

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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6

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Silent Age

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ian Williams

Currently in a progressive vein of form and justified favouritism at Ripon (1m) most recently, making it three wins from last five outings and taking overall record to 5-14; difficult to dismiss.

9/1

1st

2

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Silent Age

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Handy sort who has won twice this summer, at Sandown (1m2f, good) and Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW); ran well when third of nine off this mark at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) 11 days ago, but has something to prove back in trip.

4/1

5

(4)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

20:00 Windsor

Silent Age

9st 5lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Made the running for three of his four wins, one over 1m2f at Sandown in June (from Andaleep on good ground; unraced on firmer); just hung on when back on AW at Wolverhampton (9.4f) two weeks ago and raised another 2lb since but needs respect on the back of a career best.

4/1

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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6th

2

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

4-8 at Wolverhampton and never ideally positioned in a slowly run race here 17 days ago; never ruled out around here.

12/1

5th

4

(5)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tribal Wisdom

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest Newcastle run and he had bumped into a progressive one at Southwell beforehand; this C&D winner has the assistance of Billy Loughnane in the saddle today; contender.

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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12

(10)

31st Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: George Boughey

Both AW wins came here, including over C&D in 2023, but form tailed off sharply at the end of last year, after which he had wind surgery; not much to shout about in four runs this term and he's developed a habit of starting slowly; others preferred.

33/1

8th

7

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:23 Kempton (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 6lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

Formerly quite useful but he was ending a losing run when dead-heating at Wolverhampton (9.4f; best AW form on that track) in November and he hasn't recaptured last year's best efforts in three runs this time round.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Koy Koy

9st 8lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Regressed last year, mainly over shorter, and seems happier on Tapeta; well held in two runs back from wind surgery and the cheekpieces come off again as he steps back up from 7f.

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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14th

1

(14)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:12 Haydock

Beraz

10st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

All three wins on good to soft, the latest in October 2023; third off 5lb higher at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) in March but disappointing since.

16/1

5th

3

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:40 Newcastle (AW)

Beraz

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

Has become well handicapped, but is usually seen over further and the drop in trip didn't inspire him at Carlisle (7.7f, soft) last month; others preferred.

16/1

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

6

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 8lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner, the latest a Newcastle seller for the Moores (1m, Tapeta) last October; regressive for this yard in the meantime despite plummeting in the weights; best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.

11/1

10th

7

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 4lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner; quiet for Chelsea Banham this year but dropping down the weights and he is one of four runners on the card for connections that all require close market surveillance.

9/1

9th

13

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Cephalus

9st 2lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Chelsea Banham

11-time AW winner but he's been out of sorts for new yard since December and was last of eight over C&D last time; mark is tumbling but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

66/1

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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5th

3

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

1-15 in handicaps, with the win on Lingfield AW (AW) last November but he's often been thereabouts, including on turf; bang there on Wolverhampton AW on both outings this term, the latest just three days ago; player.

9/2

4th

5

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Won twice, including over C&D; most encouraging when runner-up over C&D four weeks ago on his return from a break and should go close here.

4/1

2nd

7

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lordsbridge Blu

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: S Woods

Novice winner who doubled his tally by a head over Lingfield's 1m2f in November; could go well off 3lb higher if ready to rock after his break.

7/1

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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10

(11)

20th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 5lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Has two course wins, the latest over today's distance last month off 2lb lower; third of 11 over C&D since and should not be far away.

7/1

3rd

4

(1)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Kept on to beat Barleybrown by 1l in C&D apprentice race last Saturday, registering a second win at Newcastle; escapes a penalty and future mark is 2lb higher; respected.

4/1

1st

2

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Patrick Morris

Runner-up on AW at Wolverhampton (8.6f) and Lingfield (1m) this summer, but he was well below form at Southwell last time and that took his losing run up to 16; others preferred.

10/1

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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5th

3

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off for 2025 with a third C&D success; below par since a respectable fifth on his C&D reappearance in January but is well treated and the good recent form of the Peter Chapple-Hyam stable provides hope for a revival back from 12 weeks off.

11/2

6th

4

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off for 2025 with a third C&D success in September but he's yet to fire this season, last of 14 over C&D in April; has it to prove after a break.

20/1

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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