13:30 Lingfield

Friday 18 April 2025

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BetUK All-Weather Vase Apprentice Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Off time: 13:31 | Winning time: 2m 30.15s

(7)

Way Of Life⁶⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: Olivia Tubb⁽⁵⁾| T: J G Portman| OR: 80| CD

12/1

8¼ lengths last of 7 to Charlie's Choice in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 10/1) 60 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Can give a good account.

Form: 35225-7

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(6)

Charlie's Choice¹⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: Taryn Langley⁽⁷⁾| T: D M Simcock| OR: 78| D

20/1

Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win at Wolverhampton in February. 12/1, last of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 18 days ago. Back up in trip.

Form: 613350

(14)

Civil Law²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Tommie Jakes⁽³⁾| T: R A Teal| OR: 78

10/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, respectable sixth of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago, meeting some trouble. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 5-69676

(13)

High Court Judge¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-9| J: Fred Daly⁽⁷⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 77| CD

25/1

C&D winner. Latest win at Southwell in March. Not clear run when a fair fifth of 7 in handicap (7/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 14 days ago. In the mix once more.

Form: 113145

(4)

Patch's Bond⁴⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-8| J: Kaiya Fraser| T: P Phelan| OR: 76

3/1

Lightly-raced winner. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap (4/1) at Kempton (8f) 44 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Significantly back up in distance and one for the shortlist.

Form: 521-27

(15)

Shahbaz¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Joe Leavy| T: Ian Williams| OR: 75

9/2

Won 9-runner handicap (7/2) at Chelmsford City (10f) 15 days ago, despite missing break. Up 4 lb but weighted to go close again on his past exploits.

Form: 00-3721

(10)

Raintown⁶¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Taylor Fisher| T: J S Moore| OR: 75| CD

9/1

3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in February. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (10f, AW, 9/2) 61 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 393-514

(8)

Party Island²⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 9-6| J: George Bass| T: D J Coakley| OR: 74| CD

8/1

4-time C&D winner. 22/1, seventh of 10 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 20 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 135-957

(9)

Bearaway³⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-5| J: C Horgan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Burdon| OR: 73| C| D

22/1

Course winner. Fair sixth of 8 to Bulldog Spirit in handicap (3/1) at Southwell (11.1f) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Simon Pearce and no forlorn hope.

Form: 51-2116

(5)

Sun Dancer Girl³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Alfie Redman⁽⁷⁾| T: A M Balding| OR: 72| CD

22/1

C&D winner. Four wins from 13 runs last year. Creditable second of 6 in handicap (10/1) at Southwell (14.1f) 30 days ago. Needs considering.

Form: 34-2642

(3)

Obsidian Knight²⁵

Age: 7| Weight: 9-4| J: Grace McEntee| T: T Kent| OR: 72| CD

20/1

5-time course winner who landed 11-runner handicap at this course (10f, AW) 25 days ago. Can make his presence felt again.

Form: 16-9261

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Tortured Soul³⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Jack Doughty| T: A W Carroll| OR: 72| BF| CD

7/1

C&D winner. 7/4, creditable 1¼ lengths second of 8 to Bulldog Spirit in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 30 days ago. Enters calculations.

Form: 21-1222

(11)

Caramay^p²²

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Connor Planas| T: W Muir & C Grassick| OR: 72| D

33/1

Four wins from 10 runs last year. Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable fourth of 5 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f, 3/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Not ruled out.

Form: 114454

(2)

Destinado^v²⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 9-3| J: Mason Paetel⁽⁷⁾| T: James Owen| OR: 71| C| D

40/1

Course winner who posted a career best when winning 19-runner handicap (22/1) at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 20 days ago, slowly away. Ought to be in the shake-up.

Form: 437-981

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Bulldog Spirit²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 9-2| J: Shay Farmer⁽⁷⁾| T: B Ellison| OR: 70| D

11/1

Latest win at Southwell in March. 11/1, respectable 3¾ lengths ninth of 19 to Destinado in handicap at Doncaster (10.2f, good) 20 days ago. Not taken lightly at these weights.

Form: 2549-19

(1)

Buxted Too^p⁴⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Jordan Williams⁽³⁾| T: Ian Williams| OR: 70| CD

66/1

C&D winner. Latest win at Kempton in February. Fair fifth of 7 in handicap there (12f, 18/1) 44 days ago. Can't be dismissed.

Form: 8375-15

Forecasts

Patch's Bond (3/1), Shahbaz (9/2), Tortured Soul (7/1), Party Island (8/1), Raintown (9/1), Civil Law (10/1), Bulldog Spirit (11/1), Way Of Life (12/1), Obsidian Knight (20/1), Charlie's Choice (20/1), Sun Dancer Girl (22/1), Bearaway (22/1), High Court Judge (25/1), Caramay (33/1), Destinado (40/1), Buxted Too (66/1)

SHAHBAZ resumed winning ways at Chelmsford City last time and remains handily weighted on his previous form so is taken to defy a 4 lb rise in the weights. Civil Law also holds solid claims at these weights and heads the list of dangers. A whole host of others need factoring in too, headed by Bulldog Spirit, Destinado and Tortured Soul in this highly competitive handicap.