17.50
Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Fives Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.40
- Place: £4.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 1 (4) |
27th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Placed three times in a row over 6f/7f in May-July; however, below best on last two starts (6f/7f) and he's not really bred for this new trip; has something to prove in first-time cheekpieces. |
8/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 54-
Last run: 220 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Four Polytrack wins over this trip last winter; handicapper quick to ease off, following a fruitless spell on turf, and he ought to fare better, back up from 5f for the first time since early summer. |
16/1 |
|
5th 10 (6) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
All four wins on the AW and 0-13 on turf; continues to slide down the weights and has made the frame a couple of times on grass during the summer, but others make greater appeal. |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Had a purple patch during the last AW season, winning four times over 6f (twice here) when trained by Richard Hughes; has form over 5f but an extra furlong would be preferable; not shone in two runs for new stable but his handicap mark is tumbling. |
16/1 |
33/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 (3) |
19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Sole win in 5f AW novice as 2yo; involved in two tight finishes at 5f (AW and good to firm) in July but the suitability of 6f on soft ground needs to be proved following a fading eighth of ten at Goodwood recently; usually visored, first-time blinkers today; yard won this last year. |
8/1 |
|
8th 11 (15) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
In form over 5f last month, not disgraced when favourite for competitive event at Glorious Goodwood most recently; a possible danger provided he's as effective back at 6f. |
13/2 |
|
8th 16 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Novice winner who is threatening to win his first handicap having been denied narrowly this month by Naana's Sparkle and Twilight Calls; a late bump didn't help his cause last time at Newmarket and the visor (on for last three races) is working well; possibilities. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 1-
Last run: 206 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (2) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Below par on AW when last seen in August but he's 2-2 on going softer than good, latterly a 1m Carlisle handicap (soft) at the expense of the reopposing Look Back Smiling; no surprise were he to resume his progression now back on deep ground. |
11/1 |
|
3 (9) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Resumed winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but only eighth of 12 in 1m Kempton handicap 49 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back after a break. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 54327- BF
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Won twice at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) in the spring but he's finished tenth of 12 on Polytrack in last two starts; may have needed his reappearance run last month but he's not easy to predict and others are more solid. |
33/1 |
|
10th 3 (12) |
14th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Vulnerable over 6f in midwinter for this yard and two wins since have come over 7f on Southwell AW; he never showed from a wide stall at Lingfield in June and has another high draw back at 6f following a break. |
25/1 |
|
10th 8 (10) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won two of last three at Southwell (7f) since these aids were fitted, a steady late surge taking him to the front close home 14 days ago; acts on Polytrack, too, but plenty needs to go right today from a wide draw. |
13/2 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (3) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won a 7f maiden here last May but she's 0-8 since and has form figures of 8000879 in handicaps; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a major revival. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (4) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Placed on four of his five starts in 2026, although wasn't at his best when beaten over 9l into third in amateur rider race at Ascot (1m, good) 13 days ago; acts on soft. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 5 (4) |
4th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Perhaps ill at ease on the track when a disappointing favourite at Epsom in July; reliable in the main, winning twice last summer (7f, AW; 1m, good to firm) and runner-up on two occasions back in the spring (AW); considered. |
9/1 |
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track. |
9/4 |
6/1
Form: 5265-
Last run: 213 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 (11) |
27th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
All races at 6f, his fortunes taking a turn for the better when just losing out at Doncaster in July then coming through takingly to win on Southwell AW last month; up 7lb and drawn high but he looks promising. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seven-race maiden but he's edged down the weights and he went desperately close to making the breakthrough at Doncaster last week; 3lb well in and he's a leading player on his Tapeta debut. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-6 but he finished a respectable third on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last month and that form was boosted when the winner followed up off 6lb higher; out of a soft-ground winner and could be dangerous if he can build on that last run. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 41-
Last run: 366 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (9) |
29th Sep 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Second in two 1m handicaps (same mark; good to firm) and latest run forgiven as that was over 1m2f and in a first-time hood that's soon dispensed with; respected. |
20/1 |
|
11th 3 (3) |
11th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 2f 70y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he has finished second in 1m handicaps (good to firm) on his last two starts; has to prove his stamina but he will be a threat to all if he sees it out. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 2 (6) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole success came in a Nottingham maiden in 2024 when trained by David Evans; switched yards this year and best run since when runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; Billy Loughnane rides for the first time and he should be thereabouts. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: U-
Last run: 276 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 (9) |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Thrice-raced colt who ran well from the front at Leicester (7f, good) most recently, belying his 28-1 odds with 1l third to a subsequent scorer; possibilities if building on that effort. |
13/2 |
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3rd 6 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Unseated his rider early on sole 2yo start; 6-1 for his reappearance at Kempton 19 days ago (6f), a race in which he weakened in the straight; bred to do much better at some point. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Unseated his rider early on sole 2yo start; 6-1 for his reappearance at Kempton 19 days ago (6f), a race in which he weakened in the straight; bred to do much better at some point. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 3
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Off the mark for this yard when making most to land Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW; first-time visor) at the end of last year; weakened over 6f at that track when last seen; sports a new headgear combination for just his third start on turf and second at 5f. |
11/2 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner who responded well to the fitting of a visor when making all over 7f here in December; fair fourth of ten over the same trip last time, but not sure the return to 6f is in his favour. |
8/1 |
|
5 (6) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Showed promise in two of his three qualifying runs but hung right before finishing a well-held sixth on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW; 9-1) in June; sold for 21,000gns in July and been gelded; market useful on his stable debut. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £68.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.64 |
| Trifecta | £494.20 |
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