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Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 351333 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 (5) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Enjoying a consistent year, winning twice from the front at Kempton since the blinkers went on (doesn't have to lead); nothing wrong with his clear second at Southwell a month ago and holds decent claims despite a further 2lb rise. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got the better of a rival who has won twice since when scoring at Kempton three weeks ago (6f); not in the same form at Nottingham last time but it was 5f and he had an inexperienced apprentice on board; high on the list back at 6f and returned to AW. |
5/2 |
16/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 0159-4 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Seems happier on the AW than turf and is back down to his last winning mark; the eyeshield worn for his consistent string of efforts in the spring is also back, so there are reasons for optimism. |
10/1 |
|
5th 2 (2) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Scored over C&D in April off 5lb lower and subsequently followed up at Lingfield; not in the same form since and needs to bounce back to his best. |
5/1 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Good run of form in the spring included successive wins on AW in April and solid second on turf (also 6f wearing eye-shields) in May; not so good subsequently and he couldn't justify a strong market move back on AW a fortnight ago; bit to prove on this drop back to 5f but last time was a step back in the right direction. |
9/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 5-8245
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win last June off a 2lb higher mark; has run some good races on AW this year, most recently finishing a close third of 11 at Kempton four weeks ago (6f); solid contender. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
2lb lower than when gaining her only success at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last June and has the inside stall, but she does seem best at the minimum trip. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fair second over C&D in January but she was unable to build on it at Chelmsford 12 days ago; up in class today and others are preferred. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 123023 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (11) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won three 6f handicaps at Newcastle over the winter when trained by Richard Spencer; two heavy defeats since joining this yard and risky, for all he's dropping in class this time. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three Newcastle wins for Richard Spencer over the winter, latterly off 5lb lower, and remained competitive before changing hands for 5,000gns; usual tongue-tie/blinkers absent for his new yard latest (same again here), when well below par on turf. |
10/1 |
|
8th 6 (8) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 4f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Has been campaigned exclusively on AW where he had three wins over 6f at Newcastle for Richard Spencer; sold for 5,000gns to join new trainer last month and is a fascinating contender back in trip on turf debut for shrewd yard. |
9/1 |
4/1
Form: 2-5211 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form on AW this year and he carried on the good work back on turf when finishing second of nine at Nottingham 12 days ago (6f, good); the return to 7f looks a positive and he looks a strong contender. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on the AW over 7f in February and has gone close on his last two starts, including over this trip 28 days ago; has form on turf and this prominent-racer has claims. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 2 (3) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice over 7f (including on Polytrack) in February and he went close off this mark at Southwell last Tuesday; usually races prominently and he's strongly respected on this drop back in trip. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 755150 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (3) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not very consistent, but has won nine races, eight on the AW; twice well held since winning a handicap at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) in June, but more than capable of playing a part if on a going day. |
7/1 |
|
9th 12 (6) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Won over Newcastle's 6f in June (5lb lower) but he's very hit and miss and pulled hard when down the field at Southwell (stays 7f). |
25/1 |
|
9th 10 (3) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Won Kempton classified (7f, Polytrack) in March and, after five unplaced runs, he returned to form with convincing handicap win at 20-1 at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last week; bang there if backing up that latest effort. |
9/2 |
50/1
Form: 74-760
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (12) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more. |
3/1 |
|
1st 8 (8) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Pulled hard on his first two runs back from wind surgery (7f) and was much happier being allowed to stride on when easily winning an apprentice handicap over C&D last Sunday; no penalty and he can only look well treated now back in the groove. |
5/2 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has won only once, over 7f, during 25-race career; does have form at 6f but hasn't offered much in two runs after wind surgery. |
10/1 |
7/1
Form: 73-375 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (7) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Refused to race here in May but he has since won over C&D and posted a good third of ten in 6f AW Lingfield handicap when hindered by a customary slow start; likely player if on his A-game again. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 6 (1) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual turf winner who is 0-16 on the AW; often starts slowly and/or races too freely, and refused to race three outings ago; did win at Windsor in June but off 6lb lower and others are probably safer propositions. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 293231 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple AW wins include two over this C&D, although his most recent success came on turf in April; has taken rather a drastic wrong turn since, though, and refitting cheekpieces (now discarded) made no difference back on this track last time. |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-time winner who is effective here but last three runs have been very underwhelming. |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Scored over C&D in December off 2lb lower and landed his tenth career win at Bath (5f, good) in April; last of eight though over C&D when last seen and vulnerable to younger rivals. |
28/1 |
11/4
Form: 051-21 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner who hasn't shown much lately, but is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in February and is better drawn than he was back here last time; worth a second look, especially if backed. |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 (11) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight. |
20/1 |
|
11th 3 (1) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 067-19 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (9) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Nine-time winner including one over C&D; 2lb lower than when successful at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) in January, but well held in all three starts since and is hard to predict. |
12/1 |
|
6th 6 (2) |
10th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Two of his five wins on turf have been on soft; came back to form when winning at Kempton (6f, AW) in January but he's been well beaten in both starts since; a 63-day break needs to have done him good. |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £70.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £69.30 |
| Tricast | £601.57 |
| Trifecta | £1063.20 |
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