Mr Vango (2016) Horse
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Running in the Newcastle R4 Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Eider Handicap Chase (GBB Race), Mr Vango is a 10yo bay trained by S Bradstock. He is by the stallion Ocovango out of African Miss and has recorded six victories to date. His most notable triumph came on 16 Mar 2025 at Uttoxeter, winning the $157,392.00 Cl1 Hcpchnhf. The horse has consistently delivered value for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have yielded a 148% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sandown 31-Jan-26 4866m HEAVY R7 CL2 HcpCh (of $49,185), SP: 5.00 1st Pic Roc ( B Jones 147 ) 2nd Hunter Legend ( L Turner 142 ) 13.00L 3rd Fortunate Man ( H Cobden 142 ) 6.00L Mr Vango ( J Tudor 168 ) 0.00L See full results | J Tudor 76.2kg 0.00L | UPD (6) |
| Aintree 06-Dec-25 5200m SOFT R6 CL1 HcpChNHF $31,665 (of $147,555), SP: 5.50 1st Twig ( B Morgan 159 ) 2nd Mr Vango ( J Tudor 168 ) 0.15L 3rd Val Dancer ( C Hammond 146 ) 3.75L See full results | J Tudor 76.2kg 0.15L | 2 (13) |
| Uttoxeter 16-Mar-25 6850m SOFT R3 CL1 HcpChNHF $90,032 (of $157,392), SP: 12.00 1st Mr Vango ( J Tudor 168 ) 2nd Tanganyika ( C Deutsch 159 ) 1.00L 3rd Passing Well ( G Sheehan 151 ) 14.00L See full results | J Tudor 76.2kg | 1 (16) |
| Haydock 18-Jan-25 5140m SOFT R5 CL1 HcpCh $56,950 (of $98,370), SP: 5.00 Made all, jumped well, pushed along and faced strong challenge from 4 out, ridden 2 out, forged on approaching last, stayed on strongly run-in 1st Mr Vango ( J Tudor 142 ) 2nd Iwilldoit ( D Johnston 152 ) 3.00L 3rd Richmond Lake ( B S Hughes 144 ) 0.30L See full results | J Tudor 64.4kg | 1 (8) |
| Sandown 07-Dec-24 5770m SOFT R7 CL2 HcpChNHF $26,015 (of $49,185), Winning Time: 08:06.250, SP: 4.00 Raced in 2nd on outer, pushed along and led 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on very gamely, always doing enough 1st Mr Vango ( N D Boinville 160 ) 2nd Collectors Item ( J O Jr 155 ) 1.50L 3rd Conkwell Legend ( B Powell 147 ) 0.00L See full results | N D Boinville 72.6kg | 1 (10) |
| Ayr 20-Apr-24 6400m SOFT R5 CL1 HcpChNHF (of $196,740), Winning Time: 08:25.960, SP: 5.00 Made most until 23rd, weakened from 3 out, mistake 2 out, pulled up before last 1st Macdermott ( D Mullins 147 ) 2nd Surrey Quest ( K Brogan 143 ) 0.00L 3rd Git Maker ( G Sheehan 143 ) 4.50L UPL Mr Vango ( B Jones 145 ) 0.00L See full results | B Jones 65.8kg 0.00L | UPD (26) |
| Cheltenham 13-Mar-24 6020m HEAVY R7 CL1 NvChNHFNHF $15,112 (of $120,313), Winning Time: 08:25.800, SP: 15.00 Led, ridden before 3 out, headed 2 out, 3rd and no impression on winner when not fluent last, plugged on flat 1st Corbetts Cross ( D O'connor 161 ) 2nd Embassy Gardens ( P W Mullins 161 ) 17.00L 3rd Mr Vango ( G Andrews 161 ) 25.50L See full results | G Andrews 73kg 25.50L | 3 (7) |
| Exeter 24-Feb-24 6170m HEAVY R5 CL3 HcpChNHF $13,202 (of $24,593), Winning Time: 08:43.200, SP: 3.75 Made all, going well and clear home turn, not fluent 2 out, very easily 1st Mr Vango ( B Jones 161 ) 2nd Foxboro ( H Kimber 164 ) 0.00L 3rd Golden Sovereign ( M G Nolan 159 ) 14.00L See full results | B Jones 73kg | 1 (8) |
| Wincanton 26-Dec-23 5060m SOFT R3 CL3 HcpCh $1,397 (of $11,311), Winning Time: 06:57.140, SP: 5.50 Led, headed 10th, pushed along and outpaced 3 out, plugged on 1st Stellar Magic ( A Stevens 170 ) 2nd No Hubs No Hoobs ( F Gingell 147 ) 2.25L 3rd Mr Vango ( R Patrick 164 ) 7.75L See full results | R Patrick 74.4kg 7.75L | 3 (7) |
| Uttoxeter 02-Apr-23 4690m HEAVY R2 CL4 NvH $502 (of $7,869), Winning Time: 06:05.600, SP: 7.50 Led, mistake 7th, headed next, not fluent 3 out, weakened before last 1st Mexico ( C Gethings 166 ) 2nd Sporting Ace ( J Quinlan 166 ) 8.50L 3rd Mr Vango ( J Tudor 166 ) 20.75L | J Tudor 75.3kg 20.75L | 3 (6) |
| Haydock 19-Feb-23 4880m SOFT R6 CL1 NvH (of $49,185), Winning Time: 06:10.200, SP: 8.50 Chased leader until after 1st, chased leaders, lost place and struggling in last pair after 6th, tailed off 8th, pulled up before 3 out 1st Makin'yourmindup ( L Williams 156 ) 2nd Collectors Item ( K Brogan 156 ) 0.15L 3rd The King Of Ryhope ( H Skelton 156 ) 3.50L UPL Mr Vango ( B S Hughes 156 ) 0.00L See full results | B S Hughes 70.8kg 0.00L | UPD (12) |
| Hereford 21-Dec-22 5140m SOFT R4 CL3 NvH $2,760 (of $10,821), Winning Time: 06:47.330, SP: 3.75 Led, ridden and headed 2 out, still every chance next, ran on 1st Grove Road ( A Wedge 159 ) 2nd Mr Vango ( J Tudor 159 ) 0.30L 3rd Phantom Getaway ( D Bass 159 ) 9.50L See full results | J Tudor 72.1kg 0.30L | 2 (8) |
| Haydock 01-Dec-22 4880m SOFT R2 CL4 MdH $4,955 (of $8,950), Winning Time: 06:07.480, SP: 5.50 Led, jumped right and hit 2nd, headed 3 out and pushed along, kept on 2 lengths behind 2 out, rallied approaching last, ridden and stayed on gamely to regain lead narrowly final 110 yards on run-in 1st Mr Vango ( J Tudor 158 ) 2nd Inis Oirr ( D R Fox 158 ) 0.30L 3rd Merveillo ( R P Mclernon 156 ) 32.00L See full results | J Tudor 71.7kg | 1 (5) |
| Horseheath 19-Feb-22 4830m SOFT Md (of $4,955), Winning Time: 06:40.000, SP: 7/2 Stdy hdwy 7; led 11-14; led app 3 out; stayed on wl 1st Mr Vango ( W Biddick 168 ) 2nd Santos Blue ( B Gibbs 161 ) 25.00L 3rd Forest Chimes ( B W Bromley 168 ) 30.00L | W Biddick 76.2kg | 1 (12) |