11.45
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £5446
- 2m 0f 190y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Evs (Won)
- Win: £1.30
- Place: £1.02
Form: 32
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Towards the rear when clipping heels and falling in Grade 2 at Kelso (2m2f) most recently; won easily at Newcastle (2m1f) the time before and enters calculations back down in class; dam stayed 3m1f. |
7/4 |
|
3 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 25y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
1l second to Le Beau Madrik at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in November on second hurdle start and easily justified 30-100 odds there (2m1f, good to soft) last month; open to further improvement for stable that won this in 2017 and 2020; not discounted. |
9/1 |
|
1st 3 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Third on hurdle debut at Ayr (2m, soft) in November and again showed promise when runner-up over C&D (good to soft) later that month; sets a good standard for the rest to aim at. |
Evs |
33/1
- Place: £10.80
Form: 6
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice here (2m/2m2f, good to firm) this summer; confined to minor honour in two six-runner races since, however, back here on latest, and her improvement seems to have levelled off. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Aided by new tongue-tie when winning twice here (2m/2m2f, good to firm) this summer; respectable third at Bangor (2m, good) on latest outing four weeks ago and sure to be suited by return to this track; respected. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Much improved over hurdles since fitted with a tongue tie and bids for a hat-trick following a pair of Stratford handicap wins this summer, overcoming some jumping errors in 2m3f event on latter occasion; this fairly useful Flat scorer could have more to offer; big player. |
100/30 |
5/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 3
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark over hurdles at seventh attempt, keeping on well in first-time cheekpieces at Bangor (2m3f, good) this month; moves up from Class 5 today, though, and others have more compelling form. |
16/1 |
|
1st 1 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Fairly useful 1m6f Flat winner for Andrew Balding; in good form for new yard over hurdles in the spring but came in a remote fourth in 2m4f Southwell novice in June; more is needed in first-time cheekpieces after a break. |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Useful Flat racer who made the frame on four of his five hurdling starts for Donald McCain last season, most notably when third in valuable series final at Musselburgh (2m4f, good to soft) in March; well beaten in good-quality Flat handicap last month but ought to play a significant role in this. |
5/2 |
50/1
Form: 03
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
28th Jun 2026 Good 2m 1f 61y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-9 but ran up to his best at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month when runner-up for second time over fences; first-time tongue-tie and hood are now on and he just needs to find that little bit extra to gain his first win. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 2 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Made a promising chase/handicap debut when clear second at Sedgefield (2m, good; form well advertised by winner since) in March but three lesser efforts have followed and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Below form on last two appearances and his tendency to race too freely remains a worry but he made a promising chase/handicap debut when clear second at Sedgefield (2m, good) in March and that form has been well advertised by the winner since; good claims if back at that level. |
9/2 |
2/1
Form: 1
Last run: 250 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 15 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
0-4 over hurdles but posted sound effort when second of five on this month's handicap debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good), form that was boosted when winner followed up there on Tuesday; represents last year's winning stable and is open to improvement if aided by first-time cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
6th Sep 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Bought for £100,000 after winning a Haydock bumper for Don Cantillon; ran better when 2l off a useful winner in a Worcester novice (2m, good) in May and should have a future off this sort of mark. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Bought for £100,000 after winning a Haydock bumper for Don Cantillon; beaten a shade over 20l in two maiden hurdles (good to soft/good) but disappointing if he can't raise his game sooner or later. |
11/2 |
16/1
Form: 3-
Last run: 279 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
10th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Safely held in first two handicap hurdles (both 2m4f) and suffered early mishap on latest outing; open to improvement over staying trips as he switches to fences but certainly needs it. |
12/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Has yet to show anything worthwhile in five hurdle starts, including in two handicap runs since cheekpieces were fitted; steps up in trip with a tongue-tie added after a 112-day break but has plenty to prove. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 54
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Didn't see out his race when seventh on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft; Gonnino second); it's possible he needed that (off a two-month break) but, equally, stamina might have been a factor; 3lb lower and claimer ridden; not impossible. |
9/1 |
|
7th 5 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Unable to land a significant blow in three 2m1f novice/maiden hurdles, and might have been flattered by proximity in tactical race here last time; that said, he's open to improvement over this new trip on his handicap debut. |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 7
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
He's won twice under Rebecca Hitchen, most recently when reverting to hurdles and defying a first-flight blunder at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month; just 3lb higher today and in the mix if producing another good run. |
4/1 |
|
1st 5 |
29th Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Modest fifth over hurdles at Cartmel in July and a similar story back on the Flat twice since; Rebecca Hitchen's 10lb claim is helpful from a handicapping perspective. |
7/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 3f 140y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Scored at Wolverhampton (1m4f) in March; mainly in good form subsequently but not at his best when sixth of seven in 1m6f handicap here last month; the sort to bounce back. |
25/1 |
50/1
Form: 67
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
8th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Offered little in a pair of bumpers and it's been a similar story in 2m novice hurdles at Newcastle and Kelso this year; significantly more is required from this son of Elusive Pimpernel. |
66/1 |
|
10th 6 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 51y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
No impact in either bumper (soft/good to soft) and tailed off at 150-1 on last month's hurdle debut at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft). |
200/1 |
20/1
Form: 33
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
22nd Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Finished third in a couple of Sedgefield bumpers but hasn't fared nearly so well over hurdles, earning a mark of 77; sticks to a non-handicap and needs major improvement for the first-time headgear. |
100/1 |
|
8th 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 156y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Displayed some ability in bumpers but tailed off/pulled up at big odds on both hurdle starts (2m1f/2m4f, good to soft). |
200/1 |
|
1 |
4th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Not disgraced in two small-field course bumpers in the autumn but struggled when 80-1 for Newcastle maiden hurdle (2m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; moves up in trip today. |
66/1 |
100/1
Form: 57
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (8) |
6th May 2023 Good To Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Dual AW scorer during the winter and a possible non-stayer over 1m4f last time; return to 1m2f is a plus but she faces some likely improvers back on turf. |
13/2 |
|
4th 2 (2) |
8th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Two wins over shorter trip, creating a favourable impression over 1m2f at Lingfield seven weeks ago; 5lb rise asks a stiffer question of her but the new trip could unlock further progress and she can't be ignored. |
7/4 |
|
1st 4 (3) |
18th Feb 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and ran on well towards near side from over 1f out, led final 110yds, won going away |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 580
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £42.58 |
| Trifecta | £260.20 |
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