April 18 / 16.20 Lingfield (AW)

16.20

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BetUK All-Weather Vase Marathon Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 7f 169y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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BetUK All-Weather Vase Marathon Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Sunny

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £35.20
  • Place: £8.60

Form: 09-897

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won off 6lb higher at Goodwood (1m6f, good) in May last year, but has regressed since, including in last three starts on AW; plenty to prove.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

Tides Of War

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won off 2lb higher at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last May, form which he's failed to match since but his last-gasp win under Taryn Langley in a warm race at Lingfield (2m, AW) 15 days ago was a healthy step back in the right direction; back up 4lb but back in serious calculations.

3/1

2nd

1

(3)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

Tides Of War

9st 12lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won off 2lb higher at Goodwood (1m6f, good) last May, form which he's failed to match since but his last-gasp win under Taryn Langley in a warm race at Lingfield (2m, AW) 15 days ago was a healthy step back in the right direction; back up 4lb but back in serious calculations.

3/1

1st

1

(1)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Tides Of War

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: David Simcock

Won off 6lb higher at Goodwood (1m6f, good) in May last year, but has regressed since, including in last three starts on AW; plenty to prove.

25/1

OUR TIP

7/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 33-143

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has proved consistent on the AW since last September, including when winning at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) last month; has run well off this mark in both outings since and looks one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

1

(8)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Rogue Tornado

10st 0lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Owen

steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, no chance with winner but went second final strides

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Rogue Tornado

10st 0lb

J: Fred Daly

T: James Owen

steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer from 2f out, no chance with winner but went second final strides

7/2

2nd

2

(6)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Rogue Tornado

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Has proved consistent on the AW since last September, including when winning at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) last month; has run well off this mark in both outings since and looks one for the shortlist.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 21-643 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole Flat win came off 1lb lower over C&D in December and he looked as though he would appreciate going back up in trip when third of six behind Dance Time and Upepo over 1m5f here this month; shortlisted.
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8th

4

(6)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Poncho

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, raced wide, held up in rear, midfield after 4f, weakened from 2f out

9/2

8th

4

(6)

9th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 4

17:10 Ascot

Poncho

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Gary & Josh Moore

dwelt start, raced wide, held up in rear, midfield after 4f, weakened from 2f out

9/2

3rd

12

(5)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Poncho

9st 1lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Sole Flat win came off 1lb lower over C&D in December and he looked as though he would appreciate going back up in trip when third of six behind Dance Time and Upepo over 1m5f here this month; shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 85-213 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has improved since handicapping, including a narrow success at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in January; cheekpieces now given a go and he may still have more to offer.
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4th

8

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Comte De Loir

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Ferguson

awkward start, midfield

10/1

4th

8

(12)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Comte De Loir

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Ferguson

Lightly raced 4yo who has improved since handicapping, including a narrow success at Kempton (2m, Polytrack) in January; cheekpieces now given a go and he may still have more to offer.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

12th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Comte De Loir

9st 8lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: James Ferguson

prominent, switched to near side over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went third inside final furlong, no match for first two

100/30

Form: -16297 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still just 1lb higher than when winning at Newcastle (2m, Tapeta) on New Year's Day, but she has failed to beat a rival in her last two starts; has a bit to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Dreams Adozen

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Her claims aren't pressing on her form this spring; however, she won off this mark at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January and has a good record here (two wins and five second placings from 12 runs); not written off back here.

9/1

4th

7

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Dreams Adozen

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Charlie Johnston

Her claims aren't pressing on her form this spring; however, she won off this mark at Newcastle (2m, AW) in January and has a good record here (two wins and five second placings from 12 runs); not written off back here.

9/1

4th

1

(5)

30th Apr 2025

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2m 0f 102y

Class 5

20:40 Southwell (AW)

Dreams Adozen

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

led

3/1

10/1

Form: 647-32 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Just one win in his last 26 starts, but he is a proven stayer and although beaten 5l when runner-up over C&D seven weeks ago, the winner was on a roll; still 6lb below his last winning mark and could go well.
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6th

5

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Red Flyer

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

Just one win in his last 26 starts, but he is a proven stayer and although beaten 5l when runner-up over C&D seven weeks ago, the winner was on a roll; still 6lb below his last winning mark and could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Red Flyer

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

in touch with leaders

10/1

2nd

6

(7)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Red Flyer

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Karen Jewell

midfield, headway over 3f out, went second over 2f out, no chance with winner over 1f out

10/1

Form: 74-993 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Course winner (1m2f) who hasn't had things go his way since returning on the AW in January, but is back off the same mark as when winning at Newcastle (2m Tapeta) last August; worth a second look.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

5

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 4

20:48 Doncaster

Road To Wembley

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three AW wins in 2024; 0-3 on turf but his run behind a Prescott improver at Newbury (2m, good to firm; off this mark) last July shows he acts on grass; perhaps 2m would have suited better but still competitive.

3/1

2nd

5

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 4

20:48 Doncaster

Road To Wembley

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three AW wins in 2024; 0-3 on turf but his run behind a Prescott improver at Newbury (2m, good to firm; off this mark) last July shows he acts on grass; perhaps 2m would have suited better but still competitive.

3/1

7th

7

(4)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Road To Wembley

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Course winner (1m2f) who hasn't had things go his way since returning on the AW in January, but is back off the same mark as when winning at Newcastle (2m Tapeta) last August; worth a second look.

8/1

20/1

Form: 308-38

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Completed a turf four-timer for Tony Carroll in the summer of 2023, but 0-14 since; returns to the Flat after a couple of ordinary efforts over hurdles, but is yet to race beyond 1m4f on the level; stable won this last year.
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12th

10

(9)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Newbury

Gallant Lion

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Completed four-timer for Tony Carroll in the summer of 2023 (including over 1m2f at this track); beaten 15 times since the last win though and he'll need to step up on last month's midfield finish at Lingfield (2m, AW).

12/1

10

(9)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:55 Newbury

Gallant Lion

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

Completed four-timer for Tony Carroll in the summer of 2023 (including over 1m2f at this track); beaten 15 times since the last win though and he'll need to step up on last month's midfield finish at Lingfield (2m, AW).

12/1

8th

11

(9)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Gallant Lion

9st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Ian Williams

Completed a turf four-timer for Tony Carroll in the summer of 2023, but 0-14 since; returns to the Flat after a couple of ordinary efforts over hurdles, but is yet to race beyond 1m4f on the level; stable won this last year.

20/1

Form: 425825 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won seven times on the AW between December 2023 and March last year, including twice over C&D; recent form rather patchy but capable of playing a part off this mark if somewhere near his best.
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6th

7

(5)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

The Craftymaster

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won seven times on the AW between December 2023 and March 2024; rather patchy form since, well below form on last two starts, and he showed low-level form in summer 2023 in his only three appearances on turf.

20/1

6th

7

(5)

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Goodwood

The Craftymaster

8st 13lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won seven times on the AW between December 2023 and March 2024; rather patchy form since, well below form on last two starts, and he showed low-level form in summer 2023 in his only three appearances on turf.

20/1

9th

10

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

The Craftymaster

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

Won seven times on the AW between December 2023 and March last year, including twice over C&D; recent form rather patchy but capable of playing a part off this mark if somewhere near his best.

14/1

10/1

Form: 411113 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
In great form on the AW since Boxing Day (21411113); dangerous to think the handicapper has his measure after a third of eight at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; especially with Alfie Redman taking off a handy 7lb; respected.
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10th

13

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

In great form on the AW since Boxing Day (21411113); dangerous to think the handicapper has his measure after a third of eight at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) three weeks ago; especially with Alfie Redman taking off a handy 7lb; respected.

10/1

10th

13

(2)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Further Measure

9st 1lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Mike Murphy

steadied start, midfield

10/1

3rd

8

(4)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Further Measure

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Mike Murphy

took keen hold, towards rear

7/2

11th
3 (11)
Optician

12/1

Form: 1-3623

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f on the Wolverhampton Tapeta; finished fourth of 16 in the apprentice handicap on this card last year so does handle Polytrack, but has something to prove on his first attempt over this far.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Optician

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

All five wins have come over 1m4f/1m6f on the Wolverhampton Tapeta; finished fourth of 16 in the apprentice handicap on this card last year so does handle Polytrack, but has something to prove on his first attempt over this far.

12/1

11th

3

(11)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Optician

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

in touch with leaders

12/1

3rd

6

(7)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Optician

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Things didn't fall his way behind two of these at Southwell in January and he's always been best round here (five-time course winner); is straightforward and reliable, and should go well again.

4/1

Form: 551-32

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Dundalk maiden (1m4f, Polytrack) in November and has run well in both handicaps there since (2m/1m4f), going down by a nose five weeks ago; interesting candidate under Silvestre De Sousa.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

6

(13)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Timmons

Got off the mark in a Dundalk maiden (1m4f, Polytrack) in November and has run well in both handicaps there since (2m/1m4f), going down by a nose five weeks ago; interesting candidate under Silvestre De Sousa.

6/1

12th

6

(13)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Chris Timmons

raced in second

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

led at steady pace, faced challenges under 2f out, sustained duel with winner inside final furlong, headed towards finish

5/1

13th
9 (14)
Upepo

10/1

Form: -63132 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Running consistently well on the AW in recent months with wins over 1m4f here and at Wolverhampton (Tapeta); only just beaten back here (1m5f) this month (splitting Dance Time and Poncho) and looks well worth another go over this far; stable also runs The Craftymaster.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

9

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Running consistently well on the AW in recent months with wins over 1m4f here and at Wolverhampton (Tapeta); only just beaten back here (1m5f) this month (splitting Dance Time and Poncho) and looks well worth another go over this far; stable also runs The Craftymaster.

10/1

13th

9

(14)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 1lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

dwelt start and slowly into stride, soon switched left, in rear

10/1

2nd

3

(2)

1st Apr 2025

Standard

1m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:38 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Five AW wins (1m4f-1m5f), the last two of which were under the guidance of the 3lb claimer Jack Doughty; acquitted himself well when third at Wolverhampton (1m4f; from a career-high mark) last week, so merits ample respect in this relatively tight-knit contest.

3/1

Form: 31-321 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three wins since November, the latest when just getting the better of Upepo and Poncho here (1m5f); up 2lb but no problem with the return to this trip and one to be interested in.
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10th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Dance Time

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Three wins on AW since last November (2m/1m5f), the latest at Lingfield last month; well beaten there last time but maybe did too much in front; showed some promise on turf last summer and is not discounted.

16/1

10th

9

(8)

9th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:45 Chester

Dance Time

9st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: David Loughnane

Three wins on AW since last November (2m/1m5f), the latest at Lingfield last month; well beaten there last time but maybe did too much in front; showed some promise on turf last summer and is not discounted.

16/1

14th

14

(3)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Dance Time

9st 0lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Loughnane

Three wins since November, the latest when just getting the better of Upepo and Poncho here (1m5f); up 2lb but no problem with the return to this trip and one to be interested in.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £292.80
Straight Forecast £211.85
Tricast £1775.68
Trifecta £3305.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dance Time

The Times:

Road To Wembley

POSTDATA:

Pearl Jewel

The Sun:

Poncho

TOPSPEED:

Optician

NEWMARKET:

Rogue Tornado

Telegraph:

Road To Wembley

Daily Mail:

Road To Wembley

D Express:

Pearl Jewel

RP RATINGS:

Dance Time

Daily Mirror:

Dance Time

Daily Record:

Dance Time

The Star:

Poncho

The Guardian:

Optician