April 03 / 15.15 Lingfield (AW)

15.15

Standard

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

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

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.80
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 0-2303 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
In the frame in six of his eight starts since returning to the AW last September, but his losing run is mounting yet he remains 8lb above his last winning mark; others more compelling.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(2)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Londoner

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won a 1m2f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off 1lb lower; ran well over 8.6f at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start but not in the same form at Southwell three weeks ago; moves back up in trip with Billy Loughnane booked; contender.

7/1

4th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Londoner

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

All three wins have been on the AW, the most recent coming over 1m2f at Lingfield in April off a mark 1lb lower than today's; has been running well in recent starts and was beaten only a neck at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) two weeks ago; solid claims.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Londoner

9st 9lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Triple AW winner who is 0-25 on turf but he's been running well in that sphere this summer; remains feasibly treated off 1lb lower than for his Lingfield win (1m2f) in April and he's respected back on AW.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2312-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who managed to defy a three-month absence at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; 4lb rise looks manageable and there may yet be more to come from him; considered.
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2nd

8

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

My Fermoy

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Unexposed 4yo who managed to defy a three-month absence at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) a fortnight ago; 4lb rise looks manageable and there may yet be more to come from him; considered.

6/1

1st

9

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Fermoy

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Denis Coakley

Off the mark at the fifth attempt, in emphatic fashion when evens for a Southwell novice (1m, AW) in November; set a steady pace on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) three months ago but lost out in the final 1f, still a good effort in second of six; carries his head a little awkwardly but leaves the impression there is more improvement in him.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

My Fermoy

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Denis Coakley

Thrice-raced gelding who has steadily progressive RPRs; good second at Nottingham (1m) most recently; possibilities back on AW, provided he stays the longer distance.

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: -09540

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Remains just 1lb above his last winning mark, but is 0-11 on the AW and has a wide draw to overcome; tongue-tie given a go.
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9th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:48 Doncaster

Night Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

Highly reliable in the last two seasons and he's never been better than in recent outings, mostly at 1m4f but also over 1m2f at Glorious Goodwood on penultimate start; should be bang there.

9/1

5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Night Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Williams

Had three of these behind when winning this last year off 11lb lower (good to firm); looks even better now, probably not seen to best effect behind Sportingsilvermine at Newmarket before a sterling effort at Glorious Goodwood over an inadequate 1m2f; likes it here and he's hard to knock.

100/30

3rd

10

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Night Breeze

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up in 2024 on his only appearance at this track; reliable sort who hit new heights over 1m4f on last three outings, so this drop back in trip asks a question but he needs respect.

16/1

Form: 72-852

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Losing run now up to 14, but his last couple of efforts have been encouraging as when second of six in a slightly stronger contest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; still on his last winning mark and holds each-way claims.
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7th

4

(6)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ayr

Dark Moon Rising

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Campaigned at York of late, winning in July then running creditably at the Ebor festival; disappointing when back down in class last time; contrasting results (close third; only midfield) in this race for the last two years.

14/1

13th

10

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

15:15 York

Dark Moon Rising

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

A regular over C&D and was beaten only a length in this last year; won here in July and his close sixth two weeks ago (good to soft; just behind Castle Stuart) can be upgraded as he came from a long way back; exposed but respected.

10/1

6th

18

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Dark Moon Rising

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Back to form with a bang when scoring comfortably over C&D (good to firm) six weeks ago, his 20th outing at this track; retains handicapping scope on old form after a 6lb rise but he's yet to win back to back.

16/1

5th
2 (1)
Wyld Bill

6/1

Form: 511-13 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Record in AW handicaps for Denis Quinn since last June reads 5112151113, including two wins over C&D; ran right up to his best when third of 11 in an even stronger contest here five weeks ago; major player on first start for John Ryan (same owner) while Jack Dace is 1-1 on him.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: John Ryan

Record in AW handicaps for Denis Quinn since last June reads 5112151113, including two wins over C&D; ran right up to his best when third of 11 in an even stronger contest here five weeks ago; major player on first start for John Ryan (same owner) while Jack Dace is 1-1 on him.

6/1

3rd

7

(1)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

8st 10lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 511215111; finished strongly from the rear to collar Qitaal (who finished third) near the line and shade a blanket finish over C&D last time; has to enter calculations again off only 2lb higher.

5/1

1st

3

(10)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Lingfield (AW)

Wyld Bill

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Record in AW handicaps since last June reads 51121511 including an emphatic win over C&D; off since winning by a nose at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in December and now 8lb higher, but still hard to leave him out of calculations.

9/2

6th
12 (12)
Metallo

12/1

Form: 74-204

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
0-11 in handicaps, but is closely matched with Wyld Bill on February's C&D running and ran at least as well as could have been expected when fourth of nine over 7f here a week ago; drawn wider than ideal, but not dismissed entirely.
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2nd

5

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: John Butler

Sole win from 19 starts came in a Salisbury maiden on his second start in 2023; has posted a couple of good efforts for this stable, including when beaten a neck at Lingfield (1m2f, AW; first-time hood) in February; cheekpieces are quickly discarded after a poor run here over 1m3f latest.

9/1

10th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Metallo

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John Butler

0-11 on the AW and 1-18 overall; down another 2lb and cheekpieces are given a go this time, but he still has stamina to prove over this far.

12/1

16/1

Form: 3-9684 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dual Chelmsford winner (1m2f, Polytrack) just under a year ago and only 1lb higher than for the latest success; has a bit to find with Wyld Bill and Metallo on February's C&D running, though.
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9th

1

(11)

3rd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Cristo

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Had a busy spell so couldn't be blamed for flagging a little when last seen at Sandown in July; he had won there earlier that month off 4lb lower than today, though, and ran well enough in his one C&D run (after a layoff) to think he can go well back on this track.

13/2

4th

2

(5)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Sandown

Cristo

9st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

First turf win when a neck victor over C&D earlier this month (good) and might have followed up off this 3lb higher mark had he not been carried left late on at Windsor; 2lb higher in future; player.

11/4

2nd

2

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:50 Windsor

Cristo

10st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Prevailed by a neck at Sandown (1m, good) last time, registering a first success on turf; back up 3lb but remains well treated on the pick of his AW form; gained his other wins back-to-back.

9/2

12/1

Form: 2856-2 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had dropped 3lb below his last winning mark when second of nine behind course-specialist Whitcombe Rockstar at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month, his first start in 75 days; races off the same mark, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in three years; stable runs three.
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5th

1

(4)

14th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:12 Windsor

Great Bedwyn

10st 0lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has run several good races in defeat this year and perhaps found good to soft ground troublesome when well behind at Epsom two weeks ago; should be on the scene granted suitable conditions.

8/1

7th

3

(10)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Great Bedwyn

11st 7lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Richard Hannon

Yet to win this year but he has run several good races in defeat at this trip; the bulk of his racing has been on good ground or quicker so underfoot conditions could be troublesome.

12/1

3rd

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Newbury

Great Bedwyn

9st 11lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 15 starts but placed over 1m4f/1m2f in three of his five races this term; has the form for another prominent finish and is claimer ridden for the first time.

7/2

9th
11 (3)
Eupator

14/1

Form: 621138

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who twice made all at Wolverhampton (8.6f/9.5f) in January, but recent evidence suggests the handicapper may have him for the time being.
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9th

1

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Eupator

9st 12lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

A dual winner at Wolverhampton in January but drops into a seller after coming in last of six (in first-time cheekpieces) in 1m2f handicap at Salisbury last month; needs to bounce back.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:00 Salisbury

Eupator

9st 1lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Both wins have been on AW but he's run well on turf this season including when runner-up at Carlisle (1m) in May and when third over this trip at Windsor (good to firm) last time; continues to edge down the weights and he's in the mix with cheekpieces added.

4/1

3rd

4

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Windsor

Eupator

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has gained both wins on AW but that was the case with stablemate Cristo (declared 7:50) until he recently prevailed on turf; has posted inconsistent results since returned to this sphere, however, and isn't a solid option.

9/1

5/1

Form: 2-4135 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record in AW handicaps reads 11124135; pulled his chance away at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month, but may settle better in this bigger field; one for the shortlist.
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4th

3

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Lingfield

Towerlands

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Improved once returned to AW and bagged a hat-trick across October and December (1m); on the scoresheet again upped to 9.5f at Wolverhampton (career-best form) in February; form took a slight dip on last two starts, while his earlier turf form isn't comparable so interesting to see how he fares back on grass.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Towerlands

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Record in AW handicaps reads 11124135; pulled his chance away at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) last month, but may settle better in this bigger field; one for the shortlist.

5/1

Form: 76-230 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Formerly a smart AW performer for Mick Appleby, but not quite the force of old; makes his debut for another new yard (same owners) in a new headgear combination after eight starts for Shark Hanlon; well treated if he could rediscover anything like his best form.
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3rd

6

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

14:02 Newton Abbot

Penzance

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

One-time useful AW handicapper but 0-8 over hurdles, though he went close at this level a couple of times over the summer; appeared to stay this sort of trip when a 5l third of ten at Downpatrick last time and looks sure to be involved.

2/1

3rd

6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:55 Downpatrick

Penzance

11st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company three times in Britain this summer; well beaten back in handicap company at Galway earlier this month but okay fourth of eight in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time (2m1f, good to yielding); place chance.

15/1

4th

2

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

13:45 Tramore

Penzance

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Not the force of old (one-time useful AW handicapper) but runner-up in modest maiden hurdle company in Britain this summer at Stratford (twice) and after making most (carrying head awkwardly, hung right) at Worcester (2m, good); no show on handicap debut at Galway and back into maiden company probably with a bit to find.

10/1

OUR TIP

11/2

Form: 7-5111

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
6-11 over 10.7f-1m4f at Dundalk, including winning his last three under Rory Mulligan; 4lb higher mark and different track pose questions, but not opposed lightly.
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8th

4

(15)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

Unterberg

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Has a fine 6-12 record on AW, but 1-23 on turf; one of his better efforts when fourth behind course specialist Dragon Of Malta at Listowel.

14/1

4th

14

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Unterberg

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Laura Hourigan

Has a fine 6-12 record on AW, but 1-22 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March, moderate turf form since then.

20/1

9th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Unterberg

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (six wins) but just 1-21 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf of late; jockey booking encouraging off a reduced mark.

14/1

13th
14 (14)
Hitched

25/1

Form: 251544 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here and just 1lb higher than when beating a dual subsequent winner at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) in January, but he has the outside stall and will require some luck given his come-from-behind style.
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 806-22

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.
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1st

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

San Andreas

12st 0lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only two of 10 wins have been on turf but rated 80 so has to be respected in this grade.

11/4

5th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

San Andreas

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

15/2

14th

4

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

San Andreas

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £108.00
Straight Forecast £69.79
Tricast £1180.73
Trifecta £1996.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wyld Bill

POSTDATA:

My Fermoy

Telegraph:

Dark Moon Rising

Daily Mail:

Eupator

TOPSPEED:

Hitched

Daily Record:

Unterberg

The Times:

My Fermoy

The Guardian:

My Fermoy

Daily Mirror:

My Fermoy

RP RATINGS:

Wyld Bill

NEWMARKET:

Wyld Bill

D Express:

Wyld Bill

The Star:

Wyld Bill

The Sun:

Dark Moon Rising