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Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Handicap (London Middle Distance Series Qualifier) (Div I)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 2f 219y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Clear
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.50
- Place: £2.60
Form: -21726
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won twice on the Flat this year and was competitive over hurdles during the opening half of last year; belatedly tries a hood this afternoon; considered with so little weight to carry. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (6) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won at Brighton (1m2f) on almost this day last year and has scored twice (1m2f/1m3f) on AW in 2026, including at Kempton on latest start; also effective at 1m4f and well capable of another bold show. |
4/1 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Can flatter to deceive, like when trading at 11-10 in-running before giving best to Enthused at Southwell two runs ago having beaten him at Chelmsford in January; ran better than finishing position suggests latest but is two poor runs from two here. |
6/1 |
100/30
- Place: £2.30
Form: 725-41
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 (13) |
27th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Two wins (one for this jockey) and a second since asked to go beyond an extended 1m; has form at shorter but wide draw could put him on the back foot early; one of three runners for John Butler. |
7/1 |
|
1st 6 (4) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Off the mark at the 16th attempt when overcoming adversity to win a C&D handicap in February; similar form when second at Kempton last month and subsequent turf flop easy enough to forgive (yet to show anything on grass); better expected back on AW and with Billy Loughnane booked. |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 9-3553 C
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (4) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Not disgraced on his first start since wind surgery when fourth of seven at Kempton (1m3f, AW) in March, but is just 1-23 and hasn't threatened in just four outings on turf. |
15/2 |
|
4th 7 (7) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Sole win came in 1m4f maiden here just over two years ago; 0-10 for Tony Carroll and is only slowly coming down the weights; has undergone wind surgery since last seen; goes without headgear. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Below par the last twice and it's nearly two years since sole win; however, beaten under 1l in last two C&D attempts and he's on an attractive mark back here. |
7/1 |
11/4
Form: 7763-2
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Showed ability on the Flat without winning; faced a stiff task on hurdle debut and was still in contention when unseating at Plumpton in a maiden won by Flash Man; only 11-2 that day and could have a role to play in first-time cheekpieces. |
7/1 |
|
5 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
0-8 on the Flat but has shown a fair level of ability in that code, including on last two starts; shaped when fourth of nine on hurdle debut at Kempton (2m, good) in December as though he would improve for that experience; stable has strong record in race; he could be the main threat to Loriko. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 (8) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Beaten just over a length on final start for Julie Camacho in October (1m2f); acquitted himself quite well on hurdle/stable debut at Kempton just after Christmas then found just one too good in amateur riders' race at Chelmsford (1m2f; 4l back to the third); key player off same mark. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 8657-
Last run: 160 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (6) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 2f 50y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Travelled with purpose close to the pace before fading late into fifth over 1m3f at Southwell 16 days ago; today's slightly shorter trip should help and retains potential after only six starts. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
2nd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Five-race maiden; shaped with some promise, beaten about 3l amid traffic issues, at Kempton (1m3f) on stable/seasonal debut; interesting off 2lb lower assuming he builds on that effort. |
7/1 |
|
6th 1 (6) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Improver in maiden/novice company but couldn't land a blow when nibbled at on handicap debut at Bath last time; hood, which was left off there, returns; probably best watched starting out for Charlie Pike (has left Paul Attwater). |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 735-8
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (11) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Five-race maiden who finished well down the field in first two handicaps (1m/1m3f); drops back in trip here; remains unexposed but could be considered only if lively in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
7th 2 (2) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Ran okay first two starts (second time here) but handicap debut at Southwell last month was particularly disappointing (sent off 40-1); enough to prove back over further. |
20/1 |
|
8th 9 (9) |
24th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Not without some ability in three starts over 1m/1m2f on turf/AW last year; makes his handicap debut after three months off and worth a market check. |
16/1 |
9/2
Form: 6-372
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
14/1
Form: 896-18 BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (10) |
31st Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Made the running last three starts, easily best of which was her breakthrough win here (1m4f classified) in January; reportedly bled when 5-6 three days later and refused to enter the stalls at Kempton (28-1) 13 days ago; not proven beyond 1m4f (two attempts at 2m) and other options look more solid. |
8/1 |
|
9 (9) |
18th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Could put the pace to the race; breakthrough win at Wolverhampton in January (1m4f) came out of the blue, for all she was dropping into a classified for the first time; bombed out (though reportedly bled) when carrying 5lb penalty in handicap under same conditions just three days later; rather watch. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish 5yo who got off the mark at the 20th attempt when making all in a C&D classified event on Friday; has a penalty back in a handicap but that was a dominant display and she's still unexposed at this trip; key player. |
2/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £29.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.72 |
| Tricast | £83.68 |
| Trifecta | £104.80 |
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