April 03 / 17.00 Lingfield (AW)

17.00

Standard

Midnite All-Weather Vase Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Midnite All-Weather Vase Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 42-335

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Plenty of placed efforts over the past year or so and continues to edge down the weights, but 0-22 since his successful debut and this is a competitive race in which to attempt to regain the winning thread.
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13th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Son Of Man

11st 6lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Jim Boyle

Ended long losing run when successful in a 1m4f AW handicap at Lingfield in April; ran well on his next two starts and when down the field on last month's return to action at Kempton (after 11 weeks off) it was in a higher grade than this; handles testing ground and has a good amateur booked; one for the shortlist.

10/1

9th

6

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jim Boyle

Landed a competitive handicap at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in April before being placed on his next two starts, but he was tailed off over this C&D in May; a 77-day break may have done him some good and he could bounce back.

20/1

12th

14

(6)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Son Of Man

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Jim Boyle

High marks for consistency of late and belatedly doubled his tally at Lingfield last month (1m4f, AW); better form when going down by a nose under same conditions next time and it wasn't much of a drop off when third at Windsor last week; hard to rule out.

10/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 64-212 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Running well this year, winning at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) in February and going down by a neck in two starts over this C&D either side; up another 1lb, but another big effort is expected.
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5th

1

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Wonder

10st 4lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

3-15 on AW (last two wins were at this track) compared to 0-4 on turf; in good form at 1m4f on AW initially this year, including a second under Taryn Langley; there was a dip in April when last seen but it's easy to see him returning in a major role for his in-form yard.

5/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wonder

9st 6lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: James Fanshawe

Thriving since the cheekpieces went on, scoring at Southwell (1m4f) in February and bettering that form when beaten 1l by Son Of Man over C&D 24 days ago; enjoys a 2lb weights pull now so he's a likely player.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 228-45 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Losing run up to 15, but has won five times over 1m2f-1m4f here and is lower in the weights than when twice runner-up over C&D late last year; cheekpieces removed after one use; worth a second look.
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2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Party Island

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Bids for a hat-trick after two wins at Bath (1m2f, firm), beating Galaxy Wonder by half a length on the latest occasion; up another 2lb, but still a big player in his current mood.

5/1

1st

5

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:23 Bath

Party Island

9st 4lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Most wins on the AW but it was his third success on the grass when coming home 2.5l to the good over C&D two weeks ago; defying the 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him.

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

Party Island

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Denis Coakley

Has a better strike-rate on AW than on turf but he's in form, creditable third at Lingfield on Good Friday last time; gained last win off 5lb higher (in July 2024); shortlisted.

2/1

Form: 7-7714 C

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran with credit when fourth of 13 at Kempton (1m, Polytrack) 16 days ago having won over 1m2f here the time before, but his only previous go over this far didn't prove his stamina one way or the other.
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2nd

8

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Sea Founder

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Three wins include one here (1m) in April off a 2lb lower mark; below that level on turf in two starts since and drops back to 7f for the first time since his debut, which would be a concern.

7/1

6th

3

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:27 Newbury

Sea Founder

10st 0lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Two wins this year came on the AW, but his sole turf win came over this trip on good to firm ground; may be best to forgive his latest Chester performance and a possible if back on song.

10/1

9th

10

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

15:23 Chester

Sea Founder

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Richard Hughes

Windsor maiden winner on turf last April but he's been confined to AW for all six starts this year; gets a 3lb nudge for his win at Kempton (1m) last time; 1m2f no issue but this is a notch above the standard he usually plies his trade in.

7/1

11/1

Form: 01-123 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
In good form for Denis Quinn in recent months including wins at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) in December and over C&D in January; closely matched with Wonder on a couple of bits of form and respected on first start for John Ryan (same owner); stable also runs Tommy's Promise.
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5th

9

(12)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:35 Epsom

Damascus Steel

11st 3lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Gihan Arnolda

2-4 for new stable, winning at Goodwood (1m4f, good; cheekpieces first time) before getting the better Epictetus over C&D last month; came unstuck at York in his hat-trick bid and this looks a competitive race in which to get back on track.

20/1

8th

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

16:17 York

Damascus Steel

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Gihan Arnolda

Represents a new trainer in excellent form and has won at Goodwood (1m4f, good) and Epsom (1m4f, good to firm) on his last two outings, proving himself better than ever; edging up the weights only gradually and in the mix again.

10/1

1st

4

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Epsom

Damascus Steel

10st 6lb

J: Miss Becky Smith

T: Gihan Arnolda

Did well on AW last winter and even better form when the cheekpieces replaced a visor at Goodwood (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, leading over 1f out to score with rather more authority than the half-length winning margin suggests; used to act on good to firm; up 3lb but firmly in the picture.

5/1

Form: 07-157 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who defied a ten-month absence when making a successful stable debut at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January, but a rise in the weights seems to have found him out twice since.
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6th

4

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

17:28 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 10lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Kickstarted 2026 with C&D success and has continued in good form, back from two months off with second of 14 over C&D four weeks ago; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

5/1

2nd

8

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Made a winning start for current yard over C&D in January and has continued in good nick, set a lot to do when sixth of 15 in 1m4f Lingfield handicap in April; in the mix once more.

9/1

16/1

Form: 221573 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.
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7th

6

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Francesi

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Still 5lb above his last winning mark and all five wins have come over 1m on the AW, including two here; hard to recommend over this trip.

16/1

3rd

7

(2)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francesi

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Tony Carroll

Sits third, one place behind Aisling Oscar, in the All Weather Horse of the Year standings after his fine winter; yet to win at Wolverhampton but he has run well here; Billy Loughnane takes over tonight; each-way shout.

5/1

20/1

Form: 5-9215

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended a 19-race losing run at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last month, but couldn't get going in time when fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, Tapeta) 16 days later; appears to stay this far and holds each-way claims.
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11th

17

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Bint Al Daar

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Second in this in 2024 (good to firm) and won at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in March but unplaced on her four starts since, well beaten at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) most recently when reverting to turf following a break.

100/1

9th

8

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Bint Al Daar

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

2-21 on turf and 3-21 on AW, with latest win in March; usually seen over shorter; her last turf run was last September and that 2025 turf campaign went the wrong way, but at least she has a lower mark this time.

33/1

7th

3

(4)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bint Al Daar

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Kevin Frost

C&D winner against her own sex under Joanna Mason early last month off a 2lb lower mark; continued in form since and this is less competitive, so she needs a look.

7/1

22/1

Form: 11-125 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Rattled off a four-timer over 1m2f on Polytrack during the winter, including three wins here; has never attempted this far on the Flat before, though, and will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.
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9th

12

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

8st 13lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: John Ryan

Rattled off a four-timer over 1m2f on Polytrack during the winter, including three wins here; has never attempted this far on the Flat before, though, and will need plenty to go right from the outside stall.

22/1

5th

7

(8)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield (AW)

Tommys Promise

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Ryan

Reeled off a four-timer around the turn of the year, the last three wins coming over C&D; found King's Hand too strong last time (had finished in front of him on penultimate start) and there shouldn't be much between the pair again.

3/1

40/1

Form: 359-96 CD

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Now 4lb lower than when winning over C&D last September, but whether he is running well enough to take advantage is debatable.
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2

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Lingfield (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Mark Usher

7lb lower than when last successful here (1m4f) a year ago and has run some creditable races in the meantime, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in almost two years; others more solid.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

15:47 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

Ran well when second of nine in returning cheekpieces at Leicester (1m4f, good) 15 days ago, but all seven wins have been on the AW; still 6lb lower than for the latest of those, but he attempts beyond 1m6f for the first time on his 63rd outing.

9/4

2nd

2

(3)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

The Bay Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Mark Usher

All seven wins have been on the AW (1m2f-1m4f) and he ran creditably on his last two starts; however, he's yet to finish in the first three in five starts on turf and others are preferred; cheekpieces are back on for the first time since 2024.

12/1

Form: 0-5446

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Five wins for the Johnston yard, but has not shown a great deal in six starts at Dundalk for this stable; needs to find more in the new headgear combination.
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1st

2

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Loyal Touch

9st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner in Britain at up to 1m2f (rating peaked at 93); not at the same level for this yard, including over hurdles; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Loyal Touch

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at the same level for this yard, including two races over hurdles.

50/1

6th

3

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Loyal Touch

10st 0lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time Flat winner in Britain at up to 1m2f; not at same level for this yard, well beaten over hurdles last twice.

20/1

Form: 834711

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Bids for a hat-trick after wins over 1m2f at Newcastle (Tapeta) and under Conor Whiteley at Doncaster (good to soft) six days ago; mark has gone up by the same amount as his penalty, so a player if seeing out the longer trip.
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2nd

2

(6)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Three wins over 1m2f this year, including at this track; runner-up at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in June but below his best in two starts since; drops in grade but others look stronger.

10/1

5th

2

(1)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

16:24 Ripon

Mao Shang Wong

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Won at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May and second of five there (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but he was beaten 4l and has finished down the field either side of that penultimate start; others have more pressing claims.

11/2

33/1

Form: 297-38 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner; 13lb below last winning mark, but patchy form in five starts since returning from 14 months off in October; others make greater appeal.
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5th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Dual Newcastle winner who's generally struggled since returning from more than a year off; his only below-par effort on Tapeta came when not seeing out 1m6f, however, and the handicapper's given him every chance.

10/1

13th

10

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Bystander

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Often a front-runner; 13lb below last winning mark, but patchy form in five starts since returning from 14 months off in October; others make greater appeal.

33/1

8th

6

(7)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bystander

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Handy sort who was off for 14 months before returning for this yard in October; third of 11 when stepped up in trip at Southwell (1m4f, Tapeta; first-time cheekpieces) 11 days ago, but this will test his stamina further.

6/1

Form: 5-2263 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Often a front-runner; record over C&D reads 1313, but this his first visit here since June 2024; losing run is up to 17 and he is drawn wide; visor the headgear of choice this time.
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1st

1

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:34 Leicester

Robusto

10st 0lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Won at Wolverhampton (1m4f, AW) in April and close third at Chester (1m4f, good) four weeks ago; this 6yo could give another good account but is taking on some unexposed 3yos and may well be vulnerable.

13/2

3rd

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:00 Chester

Robusto

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Has a much better strike-rate on AW than on grass; soundly beaten off his lower turf mark returned to this sphere last time; opposed.

25/1

Form: 6-3723 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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Payout
Exacta £24.40
Straight Forecast £18.65
Tricast £153.03
Trifecta £281.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Wonder

The Guardian:

Mao Shang Wong

The Times:

Sea Founder

The Sun:

Son Of Man

Daily Mail:

Damascus Steel

POSTDATA:

Party Island

D Express:

Mao Shang Wong

The Star:

Mao Shang Wong

Daily Mirror:

Sea Founder

RP RATINGS:

Wonder

TOPSPEED:

Wonder

NEWMARKET:

Wonder

Telegraph:

Wonder

Daily Record:

Wonder