April 03 / 16.25 Lingfield (AW)

16.25

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BetMGM All-Weather Vase Three-Year-Old Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 6f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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BetMGM All-Weather Vase Three-Year-Old Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4-2112 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 in a visor when winning narrowly at Kempton (6f) and kept on well for second over 5f at Wolverhampton despite running in just a tongue-tie (as here); 1lb higher but Jack Callan now takes over with his 5lb claim; considered.
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6th

12

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Alasrae

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

In fine form since joining George Boughey, gaining a third AW win of 2026 at Lingfield (6f) in April; posted another good effort with third of 11 (a place behind Marcellinus) over C&D 12 days ago; must enter calculations.

5/1

3rd

1

(12)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Alasrae

9st 10lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Progress on AW this year features three wins; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, only midfield at Hamilton; bit to prove.

12/1

7th

4

(14)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

16:15 Hamilton

Alasrae

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Enjoyed an excellent winter on the AW, scoring three times at 6f, and comes here on the back of a good third of ten in 6f Lingfield handicap 19 days ago when not enjoying the smoothest of passages; can play a prominent role again back on turf.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 11-257 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back C&D wins in December and up against it from where he was when a close fifth back here in February; perhaps didn't take a liking to Southwell when below par there last time and could still be on the upgrade.
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2nd

4

(3)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Harcourt

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Back-to-back C&D wins in December and up against it from where he was when a close fifth back here in February; perhaps didn't take a liking to Southwell when below par there last time and could still be on the upgrade.

6/1

7th

6

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

18:50 Southwell (AW)

Lord Harcourt

8st 12lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Dual Lingfield winner (6f, Polytrack) in December, but finished behind a couple of these when fifth of 12 there a fortnight ago; was up against it in attempting to come from so far back, though, so it wouldn't be a surprise were he to fare better;

5/1

5th

4

(9)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Lord Harcourt

8st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Returned from a gelding operation to win back-to-back C&D nurseries in December; came up just short in his hat-trick bid at Newcastle six weeks ago but it was another step forward in form terms; return to Lingfield should help and Ashley Lewis takes off a useful 5lb; good chance.

5/1

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5/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 56-418

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
It was a winnable 5f novice he took at Wolverhampton in February; eased down after a troubled passage on his handicap debut at Southwell (Class 2 over 6f; 11-1) but there's plenty of potential factored in with his current mark.
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15th

16

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Alvin

8st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

3yo who arrives on the up; easy winner at Bath (5f, firm) last month and ran well considering he was drawn wide and slowly away when fourth at Chester next time; still unexposed and commands major respect.

11/1

4th

4

(11)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Alvin

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: George Scott

Wolverhampton novice winner (5f) who ran a blinder for third in a 6f handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday, hampered early then racing wide throughout but still producing a strong finish; confirmed the merit of that effort when outclassing his rivals in a 0-80 at Bath 11 days ago (5f, firm); he is a sprinter firmly on the up but stall 11 will not make life easy.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

15:30 Bath

Alvin

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Campaigned on AW this year, best form when scoring readily over 5f in February and close third (despite wide trip) over 6f last time; may do better still; possibilities back on turf.

11/4

4th
7 (12)
Akabusi

20/1

Form: 1522-9 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won races for his two previous yards, over 6f on turf and Tapeta; twice close up behind Lord Harcourt here in December but finished last at Wolverhampton on stable debut after a break and he's drawn wide here.
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11th

5

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

Akabusi

9st 8lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Mike Murphy

Has an inconsistent profile but scored off just 1lb lower at Newmarket (6f, good) in May; cannot be ruled out.

9/1

4th

6

(7)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

21:00 Windsor

Akabusi

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

Returned to form with a win at Newmarket (6f, good) last month but he was back in the doldrums with a 10l defeat over C&D last time; only 2lb higher than for his last success but he comes with risks attached.

16/1

8th

8

(4)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

20:00 Windsor

Akabusi

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Mike Murphy

Record is 3-18; creditable fourth over C&D (good to firm) last time when bidding to follow up his Newmarket success; remains in form.

12/1

Form: 64-232

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f for Marco Botti but was effective at 6f, over which he finished second on stable debut here after a £26,000 sale; respected off the same mark, for all that he's now into a Class 4.
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3rd

7

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Space Bear

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

String of solid runs this year, aside from when not handling the Ripon undulations in May; again inclined to pull hard when beaten on the nod last time and is given a first go over 5f off the back of it (only 1lb higher); holds claims in an open handicap.

6/1

2nd

3

(2)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:25 Thirsk

Space Bear

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Gained a first win for her current yard at Yarmouth (6f) in April but she failed to beat a rival when tailed off in nine-runner handicap at Ripon (6f) 30 days ago when back on turf; has something to prove now.

8/1

Form: 131625 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner; had the run of things up front when second over C&D two runs back (some of these behind) and was beaten fair and square next time at Southwell; poorly drawn for one who enjoys being up with the pace.
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1st

4

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:31 Bath

Grey Horizon

9st 10lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Experienced 3yo who was winning for third time this year when scoring at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May; short-headed at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago by one who was completing a hat-trick; major contender.

4/1

2nd

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:53 Chepstow

Grey Horizon

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Gained his sixth success when winning at Brighton (6f, good to firm) in May and ran well again at Windsor (6f, good to soft) next time, but failed to beat a rival at Ffos Las ten days ago and needs to bounce back.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Grey Horizon

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Had a busy year but holding his form well and nothing wrong with his narrow defeat on good to soft at Windsor last time; solid claims.

9/2

14/1

Form: 6-1198 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hit the ground running for Stuart Williams with 5f wins here (under Jack Dace) but subsequent defeats suggest he's now high in the weights.
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15th

9

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins on AW for previous yards, most recently in February, but treading water in that sphere since; ran well for a long way at Chester (5f, good) in May for new trainer but has more on his plate in this company.

20/1

5th

13

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Henrythenate

8st 12lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Patrick Morris

Three 5f wins around a left-hand turn on AW; clobbered by the handicapper for his two wins for Stuart Williams over the winter and he has come up short in better company since; sold for 8,000gns last month; vulnerable back on turf on his stable debut.

14/1

7/1

Form: -45521 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won his novice over 6f (Polytrack) and added a 7f handicap here last week when well positioned throughout; that was from a wide draw as well but stall 11 spells danger back at 6f, and he's penalised.
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12th

9

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

18:55 Doncaster

Mighty Vega

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Kept busy in 2026 and has bagged a pair of 7f handicaps at Lingfield (AW and turf); posted another solid effort with third of seven at Chepstow (7f) and he enters calculations once more.

9/1

3rd

5

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:20 Chepstow

Mighty Vega

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Enjoyed a very good winter on the AW and he gained a first turf win in 7f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; up 3lb but this consistent sort can go well again.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:24 Lingfield

Mighty Vega

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Being kept busy having raced 11 times on the AW since November, winning two; is a reliable type, but anyone's guess as to how he will cope with the return to turf; a player if he handles it.

5/1

Form: 91-363

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Made it eighth-time lucky as a 2yo in a 5f nursery on Tapeta; not beaten far in 5f/6f handicaps here before an eyecatching third at Wolverhampton where he was dropped in from a wide draw; possibilities.
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10th

12

(10)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

U S S Charleston

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Lemos De Souza

His two wins have come in small-field affairs but he gave a good account of himself in the 3yo Dash at Epsom five weeks ago; effective on fast ground; others have more pressing claims.

12/1

5th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Epsom

U S S Charleston

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Lemos De Souza

Respectable rather than progressive on AW since a Wolverhampton win in December but he found soft turf to his liking when coming clear of his four rivals at Yarmouth (5f) last month; needs more off 7lb higher in this better race but further rain would help him more than some.

10/1

1st

5

(2)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

17:03 Yarmouth

U S S Charleston

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Lemos De Souza

Off the mark at the eighth attempt when winning at Wolverhampton in December and he posted solid efforts on his next three starts; however, he was down the field at Lingfield 40 days ago and now returns to turf.

6/1

10/1

Form: 5-116 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All four runs over 6f; dead-heated in a Chelmsford maiden and narrowly defied a penalty here in a novice that's worked out well; made an underwhelming handicap debut at Southwell but he's back at Lingfield with cheekpieces added and well drawn to boot.
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9th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Leicester

Numero Vingt

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won a maiden at Chelmsford (AW) in February and followed up in a Lingfield (AW) novice next time; well held in three handicaps since and returns to turf for the first time since his debut having been dropped another 3lb.

20/1

7th

2

(1)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Newcastle (AW)

Numero Vingt

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Won two 6f events on Polytrack in February; unplaced in both handicaps though and his latest 2lb drop isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

10th

2

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Numero Vingt

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

All four runs over 6f; dead-heated in a Chelmsford maiden and narrowly defied a penalty here in a novice that's worked out well; made an underwhelming handicap debut at Southwell but he's back at Lingfield with cheekpieces added and well drawn to boot.

10/1

Form: 5-4215 C

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Just the four races for current yard and showed improved form to win his maiden here over 7f; 6f should suit as he can be keen but he finished last over this far at Southwell (off this mark) and did some hanging.
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1st

6

(12)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

14:43 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 6lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dylan Cunha

Has been kept busy and scored for the second time this year when successful over C&D last month off 6lb lower; not disgraced in better company at Epsom eight days ago but may need to come back down the weights.

12/1

7th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:50 Epsom

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dylan Cunha

Exploited reduced mark with clearcut win at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month; evidently in good nick but went back up 6lb for that and this return to turf may not be ideal.

5/1

1st

10

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Of Chaos

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Dylan Cunha

Only finished placed once from nine runs in handicaps (over C&D in the winter) and is fully exposed; hasn't always looked straightforward, hanging right more than once, and remains vulnerable to improvers.

8/1

12/1

Form: 741821 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Has won two of his last four races, both here over 6f and 5f; as with stablemate Mighty Vega, he could be vulnerable under a penalty in this higher grade.
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2nd

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

19:50 Lingfield

Mister Moet

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Turf winner (good to soft) whose two AW wins came here, latterly over 5f off 1lb lower in March; might have needed it when beaten 6l on his return to turf at Doncaster on Thursday.

7/4

6th

9

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Mister Moet

10st 1lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Scott Dixon

Two AW wins for Scott Dixon this winter and he is just 1lb higher than for March's 5f success; finished last at Lingfield in April but that was a stiffer task than this.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.80
Straight Forecast £16.36
Tricast £86.76
Trifecta £140.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Space Bear

LAMBOURN:

Lord Harcourt

D Express:

Alasrae

NEWMARKET:

Alvin

TOPSPEED:

Grey Horizon

SPOTLIGHT:

Numero Vingt

The Guardian:

U S S Charleston

Daily Mirror:

Space Bear

The Sun:

Space Bear

Daily Record:

Space Bear

The Times:

Lord Harcourt

Telegraph:

Lord Harcourt

The Star:

Alasrae

Daily Mail:

Alvin

POSTDATA:

Grey Horizon