April 18 / 14.40 Lingfield (AW)

14.40

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BetMGM All Weather Vase Mile Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 1m 0f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM All Weather Vase Mile Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 085-51 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Was suited by the return to front-running when seeing off the challengers at Kempton (1m) in February; weighted to be involved on best C&D form but this will take more winning and an easy lead will be hard to secure.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Dingle

8st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

All seven wins have been on AW and latest was over C&D in January; found more progress when a close third off this mark at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) in April but he's been tailed off back on turf in last two runs; now returns to scene of his last success but he needs to bounce back near best.

16/1

22th

7

(22)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Dingle

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Seven-time AW scorer, mainly over 1m, most recently in January; latest effort (failed to beat a rival) took turf record to 0-16; enough to prove back over 7f for first time in five years.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Dingle

9st 1lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Julie Camacho

Had the run of things when winning over Newcastle's 1m in January and has since finished behind both Dosman and Angel Hunter; goes to work today off his 8lb lower turf mark but that's because he's 0-15 on grass.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 25-476 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
French challenger; sole win in 1m conditions race on Polytrack as 2yo; of interest on the pick of his turf and AW form but he's without his usual tongue-tie and the wide draw isn't helpful; others higher up the list.
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7th

6

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Sous La Neige

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Gavin Hernon

French raider with a strike-rate of 1-27; while that doesn't bode well, he finished like a train (from stall 11) to finish second in this last year (2lb higher) and he's not been beaten far in his last three races at Deauville.

6/1

2nd

7

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sous La Neige

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Gavin Hernon

in rear, plenty to do 2f out, good headway against far rail from over 1f out, kept on well and went second final strides

12/1

2nd

7

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Sous La Neige

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Gavin Hernon

in rear, plenty to do 2f out, good headway against far rail from over 1f out, kept on well and went second final strides

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: -12112 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runs; never better than in 2025, over 7f at Southwell, and he lost his lead only late on there last month (Blue Prince close behind); he's also won twice on this track but staying 1m may prove as problematic as it's been in the past (last attempted in late 2022).
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1st

1

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 11lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Herrington

Won a division of this off 9lb lower in 2025 when it was run as a 0-85, and raised his highest mark defied twice more after; holding his own in Polytrack Class 2s of late, but has more back in his favour tonight.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

16:53 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

Has registered all wins over 7f and in lower grades; however, ran respectably in Lingfield Class 2 most recently, while shaping as if this return to 1m is worth a go; whether he can defy current mark is another matter.

12/1

4th

3

(5)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Legal Reform

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Into the veteran stage but in the form of his life this winter, finishing third over C&D before a Wolverhampton win and a Southwell second; likely vulnerable to an improver but should give his running again.

9/2

13/2

Form: 514-11 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Seemed to relish the return to Newcastle (1m) when winning easily in March but he found plenty when making it 2-2 over C&D previously and has never been in better form; on career-high mark back from short break but has to be respected again.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:48 Kempton (AW)

Dembe

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Good C&D record since joining this yard and ran well at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark on his most recent AW outing; fair run off his lower turf mark at Doncaster four weeks ago; could yet rate higher on this surface.

5/1

6

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Doncaster

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

Recorded his eighth AW win when completing a double at Newcastle (1m) in March; came up short at Lingfield last time but that was another good effort in a valuable handicap on Good Friday; now returns to turf but he's still lightly raced in this sphere and is 11lb lower than last time; not ruled out.

11/2

4th

6

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dembe

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Simon Pearce

midfield

13/2

8/1

Form: 134-24 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won first five AW starts and although Dembe was the more dramatic finisher of the two over C&D in January the latter is worse off at the weights now; may have been ready for a break when fading slightly here in February (closely matched with Sterling Knight) and could yet do a bit better.
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5th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Yarmouth

Kalamunda

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Five-time AW winner over 1m and he was runner-up on turf over this C&D two weeks ago on his first start for 270 days; the winner has won again since; has major claims in the returning cheekpieces.

15/8

2nd

10

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:25 Yarmouth

Kalamunda

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Drew a blank in 2025 after a successful time of things in 2024; returns from nine months off on a dangerous mark but he is a better horse on AW.

20/1

7

(14)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

Kalamunda

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Joseph Parr

Won his first five starts on the AW between October 2023 and October 2024 including twice over C&D; has run well on several occasions since then and just 2lb above his last winning mark, but the outside stall makes things tricky.

16/1

Form: 49-428 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Below best returned to turf at Doncaster (in refitted cheekpieces, discarded today) but he'd only just failed at Wolverhampton (extended 1m) the time before; he's seen little Polytrack action in the last 12 months but a sustained run paid off at Kempton (1m) last April; in the picture.
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1st

3

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Ripon

Farasi Lane

9st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Three-time turf winner who won two in a row at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f, AW) in March and is 1lb below his last winning mark; he ran okay on his final few starts for the Newland/Insole yard but this 8yo needs something extra on today's stable debut, following 8,500gns sale.

8/1

5th

6

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Charlie Bell

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Dual course winner who scored twice at Wolverhampton (8.6f/7f) in March; hasn't threatened in his last four runs but he was respectable fifth over C&D on Monday; this is a quick turnaround but his last win was off this mark and he could be dangerous if he gets the breaks; cheekpieces reapplied.

12/1

5th

8

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:45 Kempton (AW)

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ended his losing run at Wolverhampton (8.6f) in March and he did well to follow up over 7f one week later; not quite so good since but he has the ability to go well off this mark; headgear tried last time is now quickly dispensed with.

12/1

20/1

Form: 1507-4 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
One course run back in 2021; won two in a row over about 1m at Kempton (dead-heated) and Wolverhampton last summer and has been in good form at Chelmsford this year, without much luck in running; has more to do this time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:35 Newmarket (July)

Longlai

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Baker

Won first time out twice in the past, which is a positive back from seven months off, although he's getting on now; a long time since he was seen regularly on turf and doesn't run at shy of 1m often, meaning others have more pressing claims.

16/1

14

(4)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Longlai

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Had an AW double (one here) over about 1m last summer but his latest two outings for his new yard have been moderate; another furlong would have been preferable, even if leaving those efforts behind.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 91-522 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has continued in good form since winning at Chelmsford in December, having a healthy weights turnaround with Dembe on C&D form in January, then best of the rest behind one on a roll here in February; thereabouts.
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3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

13th

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

10st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Disappointing at Epsom a fortnight ago but won on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) last month and he has a very solid record at this track, featuring a C&D win and 2l fourth in this last year; could bounce back.

14/1

17th

8

(1)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Sterling Knight

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Versatile regarding ground and he was winning his 12th race when beating Jimmy Speaking and Final Night at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; that was a comfortable win and he has the assistance of Ryan Moore but this demands more from him (has never won off a mark this high).

14/1

Form: 7-8336 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner on turf and AW but just once on Polytrack, in 2023, and he dropped out after making much of the running behind Dembe and Kalamunda over C&D in January; has work to do from the widest draw.
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4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

6th

2

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:42 Newmarket

Helm Rock

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

8yo who has been in fine form this spring, winning at Kempton (1m, AW) last month then going close at Lingfield (1m, AW) and Nottingham (1m, good); there's every chance he'll be bang there once more.

9/1

Form: 982-35 CD BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole win in C&D novice as a 3yo; in good form on Newcastle Tapeta back from being gelded but he again didn't see out 1m2f here in February; useful effort in a strong 1m event on Kempton Polytrack last spring suggests he'll be competitive here.
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2

(1)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:07 Southwell (AW)

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9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

0-13 since winning his first two career starts on Polytrack, but capable of useful form as when third of 14 in the London Mile Series Final at Kempton (1m, Polytrack; first-time cheekpieces) 15 days ago; has run well on Tapeta at Newcastle and a player off the same mark as last time.

9/2

12

(8)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

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8st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Career commenced with two wins; 0-12 since but close third in qualifier last time sets him up nicely for a crack at this final and first-time cheekpieces may have a boosting effect; in the mix.

8/1

4

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:20 Kempton (AW)

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10st 1lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing sequence and he arrives below par, having been tried in a hood (now discarded) when seventh of ten in 1m Ascot handicap last month; handily weighted if he gets back on song though.

11/2

5/1

Form: -73732

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In good form on different AW surfaces this winter and due to go back up 2lb for another narrow defeat, over 7f at Kempton last week; however, he still needs to show he's as effective at 1m.
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3rd

2

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Blue Prince

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Dropped down the weights last summer and he has rediscovered his spark this time around, following third-placed efforts here and at Goodwood with a comfortable Salisbury success (all over 7f); probably stays this far but he has yet to be placed in his six 1m starts so it will be breaking new ground for him to win today.

3/1

1st

5

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Blue Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Hasn't won since defying a 10lb higher mark at Glorious Goodwood two years ago but his two efforts this term are very encouraging, latest back at Goodwood (7f, soft); attractively treated and firmly in the mix.

5/1

Form: 16-511 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Leads or races prominently; has won his last three starts at about 1m, twice on this track, and although they've been by narrow margins he's kept his nose ahead of the handicapper; this asks for more in a higher grade.
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5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £152.40
Straight Forecast £113.20
Tricast £1734.29
Trifecta £2415.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Dembe

D Express:

Blue Prince

The Times:

Bravo Zulu

The Sun:

Sterling Knight

LAMBOURN:

Helm Rock

POSTDATA:

Farasi Lane

The Star:

Dingle

Daily Mail:

Legal Reform

Daily Mirror:

Blue Prince

TOPSPEED:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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NEWMARKET:

Dembe

Daily Record:

Dembe