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Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 7931- D
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (9) |
23rd Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
He's been up and down this season but soft ground may not have suited over C&D a fortnight ago and he's won three of his seven starts this term (6f/5f, AW/good to firm), the latest at Sandown in July; this 3yo remains lightly raced and it will be no surprise if he bounces back. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (7) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won three of his six starts this year, notably a strong performance over 5f at Sandown on his penultimate start; only midfield at Kempton 13 days ago but it's foolish to think he had reached his ceiling. |
11/2 |
|
6th 5 (3) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
4-6 in handicaps and looked a natural over the minimum trip at Sandown 34 days ago, leading over 3f out and in no danger after (backed into favouritism when taking on his elders for the first time); 6lb rise justified; dual C&D winner who can be seriously involved. |
4/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 670-85
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (5) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
0-10 in handicaps since winning a Bath maiden (5.7f, soft) last September; second of ten at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in April, but has gone quiet again on turf since; cheekpieces need to make a difference. |
15/2 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sharply regressive since winning a soft-ground Bath maiden (5.7f) last autumn, turning in three tame efforts since returned to turf; this is easier again but it's hard to find many positives. |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
On a reduced mark; ran well when second at Kempton (6f) in April but he has failed to build on that promise twice since; others stronger. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.90
Form: 6656-
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 11 (12) |
26th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
0-9; in the frame in three of his five starts for the Newland/Insole yard this year; makes his stable debut having changed hands for 1,500gns last month and worth a go at the trip, but the outside stall isn't ideal. |
16/1 |
|
5th 2 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-race maiden who shaped well at Carlisle (7f, good) last month, rallying for fourth having dropped to the rear after being caught wide, leaving the impression the step up to this trip would suit; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 (9) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Seven-race maiden; kept on well for third on seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in early April but two lesser efforts have followed; back up in trip here; others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
11/2
Form: 6-2363 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
String of consistent efforts since her AW win last summer, including from a wide stall back on turf six weeks ago; no obvious reason she won't give her running again in a race in which a few have something to prove. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
One win from 16 starts, over 6f on Kempton AW last August; in the frame on sand six times since but she hardly shifts in the weights; probably handles turf but needs a bit more for the return to this surface if she's to get her head in front again. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Her only win from 15 attempts came over this C&D and that was her sole appearance at Kempton; not beaten far off this mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) 16 days ago; each-way shout once more. |
11/2 |
4/1
Form: 64-152 CD BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (13) |
11th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Took form to new level when winning twice at Windsor (6f, good to firm) this summer, but had to settle for third there a fortnight ago and will need to kick on again to overcome this mark. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 9 (7) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Has found improvement from somewhere to go back-to-back here and it was by nearly 4l last time; hit with an 8lb rise but something has clicked; seems fine on all surfaces. |
3/1 |
6/1
Form: 46-224
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
12th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up over 6f here on her return in January, but hasn't kicked on since; stamina for this far remains unproven and she needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-7 in maiden/novice company and hasn't kicked on from her early promise; her mark has dropped 10lb as a result and she makes her handicap debut at a modest level and with Billy Loughnane booked; may now do better. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Runner-up twice behind odds-on shots since switched to AW this year, latest effort over C&D; hasn't progressed from her promise last May but she's a leading player at the weights. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 735-86
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 (3) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
Ten-race maiden; not seen to best effect on his last two starts and today's longer trip should be in his favour; on a lowly mark and interesting to see how he goes in the betting. |
10/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Didn't progress for Andrew Balding and he hasn't offered a great deal in three runs for his new stable either; would have finished closer at Wolverhampton 19 days ago had he enjoyed a clear run but still looks vulnerable; drop in class a plus at least. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 0948-9
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (8) |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
16-race maiden but he handles most ground and went very close in first-time cheekpieces over C&D (8-1) last week; blinkers now return but he's on the same mark as last time and is a big player if he can repeat that form. |
9/2 |
|
12th 15 (12) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
14-race maiden; two solid efforts in May but not quite so good on his last three runs; others appeal more for win purposes. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 930-
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (4) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
0-9; third of 17 at Leicester (7f, good; first-time hood) in April was a good effort, but he has been on the downgrade since; plenty to prove. |
14/1 |
|
7th 7 (6) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
An improved third in April over 7f but that's not been the springboard for anything better; opposable. |
16/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Prominent racer; third of 17 at Leicester (7f, good) in April represented improvement but it hasn't been a catalyst for better things; widest draw not ideal either. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 263-68
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
A fair sprint maiden at 2yrs but he's failed to fire this term, gelded before coming in last of ten in 6f Kempton handicap 13 days ago; steps up markedly in trip here. |
25/1 |
|
10th 4 (9) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden; gave it a good go from the front at Lingfield in December (5f; blinkered first time) but two disappointing runs have followed; has been gelded since latest run and is down in class with a good apprentice booked so a revival not impossible, for all he carries risk. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Six-race maiden; made a bold bid over 5f here last month but the blinkers didn't have the same effect at Chelmsford four weeks ago and they are now discarded; has the best form but vulnerable to anything progressive. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £55.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.08 |
| Tricast | £1389.81 |
| Trifecta | £1597.00 |
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