VAULT CAN SEAL THE DEAL

BUCCANEERS VAULT CAN TAKE LINGFIELD’S 188BET CASINO HANDICAP FOR TRAINER PAUL MIDGELY TOMORROW

Buccaneers Vault should feel the benefit of a recent outing as he lines up in the 188Bet Casino Handicap at Lingfield tomorrow.

The six-year-old had been off the track since last October before pitching up at Newcastle a couple of weeks ago and turning in a fair effort to finish fourth.

Paul Midgely’s charge was a bit keen through the early stages in that six-furlong contest and perhaps that showed a little, as he could not find an extra gear at the finish, although a two-length defeat was far from disappointing.

The handicapper has left him on a mark of 79 and the capable Georgia Cox takes off what could be a valuable 3lb here.

Kawasir hit the bar on his only start but can get his first win on that board in the 188Bet Up To £75 Cash Bonus Novice Stakes.

Roger Varian’s charge is a half-brother to an American Grade One winner and was certainly not a cheap recruit as a $400,000 purchase. However, he was found wanting at the first attempt when only third in a Kempton heat, beaten six and a half lengths while having to show a bit of fight to hold on to his minor honour at the line.

The fact he was prepared to knuckle down on his bow can be counted as encouraging and this step up to a mile could be another positive move.

Pivotal Flame can get back on the right track in the closing Racing Welfare Apprentice Handicap.

Tim Easterby lowers his sights with High Jinx as he reappears in the Phil Bull Trophy Conditions Stakes at Pontefract.

The 10-year-old races outside Listed or Group race company for the first time since 2012 and while he might well need a run, he has upwards of 20lb in hand of his rivals on the official ratings.