20.30
Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 1m 3f 219y
- Class 6
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £51.00
- Place: £9.40
Form: 44/3-0
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (5) |
2nd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Has a patchy profile, but she added to her Kempton win (1m4f) in April when scoring at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) two weeks ago; was always well positioned in that slowly run race but she remains feasibly off her revised mark and is still lightly raced on AW; in the mix. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Caused a 40-1 surprise at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April in a first-time hood (kept since) off 2lb higher than today; ran creditably at Yarmouth (good) next time but below form since, which gives others more appeal. |
10/1 |
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5th 8 (9) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Caused 40-1 surprise off today's mark at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April but has been below that form lately, including when last of seven in similar race to this over C&D on Thursday. |
50/1 |
7/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 11557- D
Last run: 206 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (2) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 6f 17y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Won two handicaps last July (1m4f, good and 1m6f, firm); he has finished second in two of his three runs this year, latterly beaten a short-head at Leicester 11 days ago (1m4f, good to firm); had just one run on slower than good and finished well beaten, so conditions may be a concern. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
A dual 1m4f/1m6f winner last summer and back in decent form of late, fifth in 1m4f Beverley handicap 16 days ago; possibilities. |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 2-2856 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 66y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed. |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove. |
12/1 |
7/2
Form: 341202 C BF
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fair Flat racer at up to 1m6f with 4-22 strike-rate; placed on all three hurdling starts, most recently when third at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) last month, and has good each-way claims again. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 |
19th Jul 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Fair Flat racer at up to 1m6f with 4-22 strike-rate; close second on hurdle debut at Stratford (good to firm) before finishing a well-held third behind a classy sort back there a month ago; can go well. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
16th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Fair Flat racer at up to 1m6f with 4-22 strike-rate; took pretty well to hurdling and belied 20-1 odds when second (just ahead of Maskarvel) over C&D (good to firm) last month and has each-way claims at least. |
11/2 |
9/1
Form: 63063- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (4) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Reliable mare who gained this season's win in three-runner contest at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) in May; suited by this C&D and will appreciate today's ease in grade; each-way claims at least. |
11/2 |
|
4th 7 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Reliable mare who wasn't beaten far last time at Epsom when just behind Imperical Cult; has run well in the last three renewals of this race, beaten 2l or less; considered. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Six visits to Epsom have seen her placed four times, including when second in this race in 2024; narrowly got the better of one of just two rivals when winning at Windsor (11.5f, good to firm) in May and it was a solid fourth in similar event back there a fortnight ago; will probably give her running but more of an each-way prospect. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 82-624 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (7) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 133y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
A case can be made on some good AW efforts in February/March but he hasn't been at the same level since and is winless since September 2024. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 (14) |
13th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Struggled on turf 12 days ago and remains without a win since September 2024 but this C&D suits him well and the pick of this year's form gives him each-way claims. |
20/1 |
|
7th 6 (9) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
AW regular (four wins at around this trip) who was well held in this race last year; not disgraced back on turf when fourth in 1m2f classified event a fortnight ago but that brought his record to 0-8 on grass. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 52/7-1 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (2) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Narrowly landed a similar event over C&D in March, but well held in three handicaps since; return to this level should help, but others are preferred for the win. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got up on the line to bag 1m4f AW classified event in March but he's made little impact in two subsequent handicaps and is 0-7 here. |
14/1 |
|
10th 8 (3) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Better known as a hurdler these days, but he made a successful return to the Flat when narrowly landing a classified event at Lingfield (1m4f, Polytrack) in March; never involved in a C&D handicap last time but that was against a pace bias and he has claims if things go more to plan this time. |
6/1 |
13/2
Form: 3522-4 CD BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
10th Jun 2026 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
0-5 over hurdles but seemed suited by the new trip when runner-up over C&D (good) in April; should not be far away. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Dual AW winner on the Flat who was 61l adrift when beating one home on his handicap hurdle debut at Kempton (2m) last month; just a fair effort on the Flat a fortnight ago; upped markedly in trip for his second go in this sphere. |
8/1 |
|
8th 10 (7) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Mainly seen over hurdles lately and is just 2-33 under rules, but one of his wins came over C&D and his last few efforts on the AW off similar marks would give him an each-way chance here. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 18-034 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
9th 3 (13) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 9-4574 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (2) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Dual Kempton winner who was below-par there on Wednesday evening; victories came for headgear coming off, then for going back on, so perhaps the removal will result in a better effort, but she's some way down the pecking order. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 (8) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Dual C&D winner, most recently in May off a 3lb higher mark than today's; has finished third in two starts since, including here last month, and once again holds solid claims. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 7 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Resumed winning ways over 1m4f here in May and backed it up with a solid third of nine in 1m4f Leicester handicap 25 days ago; considered. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 41974- C
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 5lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (7) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Seven-time AW winner whose last success was off this mark at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last September; has had some struggles since but he's got back on track with good efforts at Kempton (1m4f/1m3f) in his last two starts; should be unfazed by this drop back in trip and this veteran is a key player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 14 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who garnered a seventh victory here over C&D in September; took a step back in the right direction with fourth of 11 in 1m4f handicap here three weeks ago; well in the mix eased 1lb. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (12) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven of his eight wins have come at Kempton including over 1m3f in September; only 1lb higher than for that success but he's been disappointing since and was out the back on his C&D reappearance last month; down the list. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 8705-8
Last run: 77 days
W: 8st 4lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 5 (9) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins have come in AW handicaps, but recent efforts don't suggest a return to winning form is imminent. |
50/1 |
|
7th 2 (12) |
18th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All three wins have been on AW; hasn't made the frame in the last 12 months and was last of 12 when last seen at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in April; needs to show more. |
25/1 |
|
12th 13 (12) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
3-41; 7lb lower than when making a successful reappearance at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) around this time last year and he has offered a little bit of encouragement in his last couple of outings; off 11 weeks, but could go well at a price. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £337.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £263.81 |
| Tricast | £784.64 |
| Trifecta | £2140.80 |
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