16.40
GoodVirgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.50
Form: 245656 D
Last run: 102 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
At his best as a hurdler when gaining his second win in this sphere, at Kempton (2m, good) in March; touched off at Ludlow next time but below his best up in trip at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last month; ridden on four of last five starts by Ciaran O'Shea; back to 2m and needs to return to form. |
5/1 |
|
5th 8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Began to look exposed in the second half of last year but he showed improved form to win at Kempton (2m, good) on March 23 and was short-headed at Ludlow (2m, good) last Monday; he should be fine now back up in trip and could again be thereabouts. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Classy on the Flat back in the day; it had been a struggle in handicaps this season but, back from a break and dropped in grade, he won readily enough under Ciaran O'Shea at Kempton (2m, good) last week; escapes a penalty. |
15/8 |
7/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2-U514 D
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
The winner of two handicaps, the latest at Hereford (2m, good) very decisively despite being headstrong initially; Aamilah Aswat rides again off a 7lb higher mark; respected. |
2/1 |
|
1st 2 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Went up 12lb for winning so well at Ludlow in December (2m, good to soft; first run in a tongue-tie) but probably bettered that form when runner-up at Kempton (good), finishing just ahead of Diyaken; solid chance with Aamilah Aswat again aboard. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has taken his form to a new level since switched to handicaps, winning easily at Ludlow (2m) then fourth over C&D; may do better still; enters calculations. |
7/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 1/2/
Last run: 1221 days
W: 11st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Debut winner in France and runner-up at Ascot on only run for Gary Moore; returning from 1221 days off when finishing right behind Wild Goose at Kempton (2m, good), despite bleeding from the nose; the nagging concern is that the second run back from an absence isn't always as good as the first. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Winner of sole French start then ran well at Ascot but that promise was in 2022; sold for £20,000 last May; market instructive on return from mammoth absence. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
18th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 152y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Posted an eyecatching RPR of 122 when winning on heavy ground at Compiegne in April so he looks above average and it will be interesting to see what the market makes of him on his UK debut; the pick of Gary Moore's pair on jockey bookings. |
13/2 |
5/1
Form: 0-74P2 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 1lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Veteran who may still be up to winning races, having found only one rival too good at Fakenham (2m) last time; fighting chance off same mark. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
13th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Losing streak nearing three years, and he folded pretty quickly after a mistake at Doncaster latest; 19lb lower than when well held in this race in 2023, but wouldn't be certain he could capitalise. |
14/1 |
|
7 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 10lb |
Half-brother to stablemate Fransham who won this race in 2019 and 2020; his own five hurdle wins include one over C&D in October 2021 and he's now 20lb lower, but it's been a downward spiral since and he was tailed off on reappearance at Market Rasen (9-1) 18 days ago. |
9/1 |
7/1
Form: 31619P D
Last run: 44 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Wasn't up to the task in notable handicaps the last twice; has to concede weight all round but is interesting back at this level, being 2-2 in Class 4. |
7/1 |
|
15 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Folded tamely in the Windsor event won by Hot Fuss; still has low mileage over hurdles and may resume his progress at some stage but this seems a difficult assignment; has gained his wins in Class 4 (maiden/handicap). |
50/1 |
|
9th 16 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
Won maiden hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) in November on second rules start and left behind his underwhelming handicap debut when ridden more patiently to win at Wincanton (1m7f, soft); 8lb higher in a hotter race today but he did it nicely last time and is open to further improvement. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: 307765 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won over C&D and at Warwick (2m) on good ground in May last year but his two runs in cheekpieces this spring were underwhelming and he needs to respond well to a first-time visor. |
10/1 |
|
7th 7 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Last of three wins over hurdles came at Warwick last May off 6lb higher; doesn't look ready to take advantage. |
12/1 |
|
6th 10 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Somewhat resurgent last time and is on a handy mark but perhaps isn't quite ready to strike, having gained last five wins (Flat/hurdles) in the month of May. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-327P D
Last run: 85 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 107
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has three wins over fences, including one over C&D; 2lb lower than for his last win at Plumpton last April but has been below his best on his last three starts, the latest when tailed off over hurdles. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Hasn't raced over hurdles for nearly three years but is competitively treated assuming he's in top form; on last winning chase mark. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
8th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 77y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Gained a third chase win last season at Plumpton (2m1f) in April but went too freely when last of three in 2m Huntingdon handicap chase the following month; it would come as no surprise to see him bounce back after a break here though. |
9/4 |
4/1
Form: -71572 D
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Four-time hurdle winner who has form figures of 11631 at Fontwell; has mixed record this season but he went close at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) on his penultimate run and was rallying in a close fifth when he unseated two out at Kempton (2m, good) last time; one of two runners for the yard and he's an interesting contender back at this track. |
11/2 |
|
3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Gained his spring/autumn wins last year at about 2m; ran well over 2m4f at Plumpton most recently; may remain competitive, back down in distance. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Took hurdles score to four when winning at Leicester (1m7.5f, soft) in November and produced a solid effort in his follow-up bid off this mark at Ascot the following month; however, he has to be forgiven a below-par effort at Sandown since. |
16/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.80 |
| Tricast | £174.74 |
| Trifecta | £198.00 |
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