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GoodVirgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £6337.2
- 2m 2f 0y
- Class 4
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.90
Form: 522335
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 114
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 |
14th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Got off the mark over fences at the ninth attempt at Kempton (2m2f) in March and doubled his tally in 2m4f handicap at Aintree in May; faces no easy task off a 9lb higher mark here (including 5lb out of the handicap), however. |
6/1 |
|
1st 9 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 200y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Finally came good over fences at Kempton (2m2f, good) and nearly followed up at Market Rasen, albeit when odds-on for a four-runner race; nudged up another 3lb for that defeat but still one to consider. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 34y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Took nine attempts to open chasing account but the form of his win at Kempton (2m2f, good) three weeks ago was nicely boosted by the runner-up on Saturday, and this fellow is still on a good mark after a 3lb rise. |
2/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 1-221P
Last run: 123 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
This front-runner didn't have it all his own way in a qualifier for this last month and, off this career-high mark, he inherited second place (beaten 8l by the winner); could be vulnerable again, though should run well provided he takes to the new visor (replacing cheekpieces). |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Front-runner who was granted an easy lead last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) and made no mistake by 3l; hard to grumble with the 3lb rise and if getting into a rhythm he should put up another bold show. |
11/2 |
|
1st 2 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bold-jumping front-runner with seven chase wins, four under Gavin Sheehan; didn't get to the front at Southwell (2m, good) last month and never threatened the winner but shaped as though still in form; remains 7lb higher than for his latest win but could prove hard to catch if allowed an easy lead. |
4/1 |
11/4
Form: 2-4243 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 12st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Consistent since sole chase success and was solid in defeat last season; handicap mark remains on the high side but firmly in contention. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Consistent since sole chase success and has solid handicap form this season; receives hardly any respite from the assessor but gets other help on this occasion, with Harry O'Dwyer taking off 7lb. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
24th Feb 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 201y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Consistent since sole chase success and has solid handicap form this season; latest effort, in Sandown Class 2, received a boost when the winner followed up in Grade 2 event on Saturday; respected at this level. |
6/5 |
8/1
Form: 6/946-
Last run: 483 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Hurdle and dual chase winner; rated way higher in the past and respectable run at Kempton in March after a mammoth absence (2m2f, good); back from another lengthy break here but with his yard going well. |
11/4 |
|
4th 2 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Gained both chase wins three years ago; dropped 8lb since last run and looks attractively treated on best form but is returning from 16-month layoff; the betting may offer further guidance. |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 |
25th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Solid spell culminated in a second-place finish off 8lb higher in this contest 12 months ago (good to soft); less consistent since but has a fighting chance provided he's back in top form. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 121154 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 |
19th Oct 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Won five times (three hurdles, two chases) in second half of last year but was out of form when last seen in the spring; back on a good mark now and might have been refreshed by six-month break but others in this line-up have much less to prove. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Dual Fontwell winner and his other victories have come on left-handed tracks; hung in that direction on last month's visits to Kempton and he duly underperformed; should run better around here and this mark isn't beyond him. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Perhaps needed the run in C&D event nine days ago on return from break; largely productive over hurdles/fences otherwise this term, winning five times; good chance if tapping back into that progress. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: -14663 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Better hurdler than chaser, with him 5-14 in the one discipline and yet 0-7 over fences; his turn should come as it was a fair run last time at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; beaten 3l off this mark); all his winning form is about this trip. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 5 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time hurdle winner but 0-6 over fences and has been out of form on his last two starts, most recently when a 31l last of five at Southwell (2m, good) in June on his return from a break; that run may have been needed but other candidates appeal more. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £11.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £10.88 |
| Trifecta | £51.60 |
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