April 18 / 15.15 Lingfield (AW)

15.15

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BetUK All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 78-211 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, second at Newcastle on his return before recording two bloodless successes at Southwell (6f); 8lb higher mark, stronger opposition and a new track could leave him vulnerable.
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6th

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:17 Newmarket (July)

Westmorian

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 15 attempts; latest Thirsk fourth (6f, good to firm) as good as anything he's produced on the grass but may find at least the odd one too strong again.

7/1

4th

8

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Westmorian

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

6-21 on AW but still seeking a first turf win after 14 attempts; ran okay at York last month without suggesting he was the answer today.

20/1

7th

4

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Westmorian

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Gained three 6f wins on the AW last spring but went off the boil and refused to race in the Ayr Silver Cup on final outing; 0-13 on turf and never a factor on reappearance (66-1); others appeal more.

33/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: -13017 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Her good record on AW includes a C&D win; impressed at Wolverhampton last month but she was unable to back it up at Southwell 12 days ago; looks the likely leader but suspect a few will be finishing quicker.
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8th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Cinque Verde

9st 2lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

The winner of ten of her 39 starts, notably when scampering clear of ten rivals in a Class 3 fillies' handicap at Newmarket three weeks ago; this represents a much stiffer assignment.

33/1

1st

2

(4)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:15 Newmarket

Cinque Verde

9st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Three wins last year and campaign concluded with good fourth of 11 over this C&D (good); down the field on reappearance at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March but may have needed the run and is not ruled out.

14/1

8th

2

(1)

7th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cinque Verde

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Tony Carroll

Seven wins from 18 AW runs, three of them here; wouldn't look to have much in hand of this mark but she goes well fresh and the booking of Oisin Murphy is a notable one.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 3714-6 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably on his stable debut at Southwell 12 days ago and returning to 6f won't be a problem; not sure he's ahead of his mark though.
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1

(9)

1st Jun 2025

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0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Crimson Sand

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dan Horsford

Six AW wins on his record, three of them at this track; solid third at Lingfield on Good Friday, on second run for this stable, and he's undergone wind surgery since; promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's one to consider.

12/1

1

(9)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Crimson Sand

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dan Horsford

Six AW wins on his record, three of them at this track; solid third at Lingfield on Good Friday, on second run for this stable, and he's undergone wind surgery since; promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

8

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Crimson Sand

9st 5lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Dan Horsford

Ran creditably on his stable debut at Southwell 12 days ago and returning to 6f won't be a problem; not sure he's ahead of his mark though.

14/1

Form: -32422

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Running well in defeat for his new yard this year but over further; the drop to 6f at this track might prove on the sharp side for him.
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5th

3

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Diamondonthehill

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

The most recent of his six wins came at Lingfield (7f, AW) in April 2025 off a mark 3lb higher than today's but he has posted some good efforts since; however, he was below his best at Salisbury 19 days ago and needs to bounce back with cheekpieces back on.

10/1

5th

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 213y

Class 4

14:44 Salisbury

Diamondonthehill

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Losing run is mounting up but he has proved broadly consistent since last success, most recently beating all bar the market leader at Musselburgh (7f, good); again has place possibilities.

6/1

8/1

Form: 32-225

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In good form on AW since November at both 5f and 6f; latest Southwell run saw him find less than expected and cheekpieces are now reached for.
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5th

3

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Moulin Booj

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Close third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last month and another good run when runner-up at Brighton (5.2f, good to firm) latest; contender.

3/1

2nd

1

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 4

16:56 Brighton

Moulin Booj

9st 11lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Six-time winner who is dangerous at this level; just 1lb higher than for his AW win in March and he was back at that level when a close third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; this is his first visit to Brighton but likely to be in the thick of the action.

11/4

3rd

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Moulin Booj

9st 6lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

C&D scorer; not seen to best effect on his last three runs since scoring at Wolverhampton (5f) in March, going too freely from an outside draw when last of six at Bath (5f) last time; interesting from an easing mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: /8-195 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways with a cosy C&D success in February; less good next time before finding 5f too sharp at Newcastle four weeks ago; return to this trip a positive and the removal of a hood could help too.
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11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 11-221 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In fine form on AW since October, winning four times; the latest came in a small field at Newcastle but a 2lb rise isn't excessive; drawn wide and this is his first visit to Lingfield so there are negatives.
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1

(10)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Pals Battalion

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Mixed results in higher grades on turf of late; has a better strike-rate (4-10) on AW and looks interesting returned to this sphere off 1lb below last winning mark.

10/1

5

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David O’Meara

Never in contention in the Ayr Silver Cup last week; mark not beyond him judged on this year's best but he has few secrets now.

20/1

18th

21

(17)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Pals Battalion

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Has a useful strike-rate on the AW but just 1-18 on turf; suffered some interference over C&D on his latest 6f start in July but he looks to have his share of weight relative to the company he keeps today.

40/1

8/1

Form: -00027 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned from an unproductive spell in Dubai with a good second over C&D; caught wide in a race in which he couldn't get to the front at Wolverhampton last time; each-way contender back at this venue from a handy draw.
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11th

13

(14)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Silky Wilkie

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Campaigned almost exclusively over sprint trips; consistent AW form this year includes two wins; effective on turf but hasn't scored in this sphere for three years and he's not the percentage call back at 7f.

25/1

3rd

5

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in January and he also won at Wolverhampton (6f, Tapeta) in February; he's continued in good form on Tapeta on his last two starts and is also effective over this C&D; might have a part to play.

8/1

3rd

7

(5)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silky Wilkie

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Ended a long losing run at Newcastle in January and successful again over C&D last month; poorly drawn when fourth at Southwell last time; one to consider.

7/1

22/1

Form: 085-58 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on even this winter's best and usually seen in a higher grade; overcoming the outside stall won't be easy though.
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6

(12)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:55 Ascot

Mums Tipple

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

He had dropped a long way in the weights prior to his fine third at York's Dante meeting and he confirmed his wellbeing when seeing off 20 rivals back at York two weeks later (7f, good); ran poorly when an odds-on favourite at Chepstow one week later; fully effective over C&D; can't be dismissed.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

19:00 Chepstow

Mums Tipple

10st 3lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Useful in his younger days and, having regressed last year, has found his level again of late; easily beat a big field from the front at York last weekend and a 6lb rise may well be within range now he's back in the groove.

Evs

1st

1

(14)

31st May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mums Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Richard Hannon

Last turf win came off an 11lb higher mark at Newmarket in August 2022 (6f, good to firm) but has won twice on AW since (6f/7f); sound run when close third to Delicacy over C&D last time last time (good to firm) and although 2lb higher is one with a chance.

13/2

7/2

Form: 81-886 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Bolted up at Newcastle in December, a run which saw the handicapper take decisive action; he's come up short in stronger company since, albeit with excuses, and may do so once again.
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18th

5

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Cajetan

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ruth Carr

Far from straightforward and his best form has come on AW; two good runs and three poor runs since joining Ruth Carr, his latest Newcastle fourth (blinkered first time) falling into the former category; not the most solid option but he is better than this level on his day and it is always worth a second look when Billy Loughnane is booked for the stable (four wins and four seconds from 22 rides).

10/1

4th

10

(8)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Cajetan

8st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

5lb lower than when third on his stable debut in February; struggled since and connections now reach for blinkers; not solid but he's more than capable on his day.

16/1

10th

2

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Cajetan

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ruth Carr

Blew hot and cold for Jack Channon and signs that it may be the same for new connections, shaping well at Wolverhampton in February but turning in lesser efforts twice since; well handicapped if this is one of his good days and the return of cheekpieces (first time for Ruth Carr) looks a plus.

9/1

Form: 1-9737 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Back to his last winning mark and not seen to best effect at Kempton three weeks ago; lacks course experience though and others bring more pressing claims.
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6

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last win was in December 2024 but he's finished runner-up over C&D (good to firm) in his last two starts including behind Lequinto on his penultimate run; didn't get much luck when returned to hold-up tactics last Monday and he looks interesting with Oisin Murphy booked again.

15/8

2nd

9

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

Losing turf run goes back over two years but his last three wins on grass have come over C&D, including on good to firm, and he ran another good race on this track two weeks ago; has better claims than many.

9/2

2nd

2

(10)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Amazonian Dream

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Rod Millman

His last success was in December 2024 but he's on a dangerous mark and wasn't beaten far in a Class 3 over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; has possibilities on this big drop back in grade and three of his eight wins have come at this track; visor is removed and cheekpieces return.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £108.10
Straight Forecast £91.09
Tricast £1177.90
Trifecta £834.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Cajetan

POSTDATA:

Moulin Booj

The Times:

Prince Of Pillo

RP RATINGS:

Diamondonthehill

SPOTLIGHT:

Sommelier

Daily Mail:

Cinque Verde

The Guardian:

Silky Wilkie

WEST COUNTRY:

Amazonian Dream

Daily Record:

Crimson Sand

The Star:

Mums Tipple

LAMBOURN:

Cajetan

Telegraph:

Cajetan

D Express:

Cajetan

NEWMARKET:

Moulin Booj

The Sun:

Prince Of Pillo

Daily Mirror:

Diamondonthehill