16.55
Good To FirmVirgin Bet Supports Safe Gambling Handicap
- Prize money: £8066
- 1m 1f 197y
- Class 4
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
9/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 221313 D BF
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (10) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Successful twice this summer and ran creditably when favourite last time; still on career-high mark but is a consistent sort who again holds a solid chance. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
13th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
This is a classier race than he's accustomed to but he's been in fine form since returning from a break and it was comfortable over C&D a month ago; 6lb rise demands another career best but couldn't put it past him. |
3/1 |
14/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 2-1285
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (5) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Made a solid start to her career but has failed to show further progress in two handicap attempts (1m); new trip needs to make a difference. |
14/1 |
|
5th 2 (3) |
16th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 6y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
1m AW novice winner who was beaten just over 3l when eighth of 14 on last month's handicap debut at Glorious Goodwood (1m, good); that came after a break and she may be able to build on that performance today; a possible. |
3/1 |
|
8th 10 (9) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
8st 7lb |
Chased home this season's smart Inis Mor at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) in sole start as a 2yo and did well at Southwell (1m, AW) early this year, winning a maiden and going down narrowly under a penalty in a novice; makes her handicap debut after 167 days off; stable won this in 2024; watch market. |
14/1 |
9/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: -82551 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Better than ever on last two starts when winning comfortably at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) and a close third at Goodwood (1m2f, soft); ground firmer than good would be a concern. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Comfortably prevailed at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time but is no certainty to follow up, having done all his winning in Scotland; on a career-high mark. |
9/2 |
|
1st 5 (4) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
C&D winner last summer; back in good form of late and posted a solid fifth of eight in 1m2f Doncaster handicap last month; in the mix once more. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-5067
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (9) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 1m 3f 99y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
1m novice winner; 0-4 in handicaps and no excuses from the front in this new headgear combination at Goodwood (1m2f, soft); same mark here and with stamina to prove. |
6/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Not disgraced at Royal Ascot (1m) on handicap debut but has failed to land a blow in lesser races since; chance partly depends on the effects of added cheekpieces. |
12/1 |
|
7th 13 (11) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Won a Thirsk novice over 1m last August; respectable tenth in the Sandringham in June before finishing sixth of ten at Ayr (1m, good) last month; still has stamina to prove for this trip. |
25/1 |
10/1
Form: 00-253 D
Last run: 78 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (2) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Suited by soft ground; has lacked consistency since defying a 10lb higher mark at Newbury two years ago and blinkers had no clear effect last time; however, very well treated if this is one of his better days. |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
18th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
His three wins in 2024 included this race off an 8lb higher mark; hit and miss this year, most recently when last of seven at Yarmouth on Tuesday; new blinkers replace cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
15th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 23y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
No win for nearly two years and 2024 delivered clearly his best ratings; placed twice over about 1m2f, though, in a four-race 2026 campaign and even that form makes this look a competitive mark. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-3655 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (1) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Made the frame a few times during his spell in UAE and perhaps needed the run when returned to British soil last time; competitively handicapped on best form. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
AW and dual turf winner over about 1m2f last April-June; some minor honours in his November-March campaign in the UAE, mostly on dirt, without reproducing best efforts; tongue tied first time for today's return from four months off and he needs to be back at his peak; has a bit to prove on firmer than good (after one attempt) but his yard is among the winners. |
7/1 |
10/1
Form: 23-710 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (7) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Low-mileage 3yo whose latest effort is likely best forgiven (eased; bled from nose); scored over C&D (soft) the time before and remains open to further progress. |
10/1 |
|
12th 13 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Had wind and gelding operations before reappearance; 6-4 co-favourite for a seven-runner handicap at Goodwood (1m2f, soft) six weeks ago on second run back and improved to win from the front, asserting in clearcut fashion; up 6lb and needs another step forward but that may well be possible. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 (8) |
12th Jun 2026 Soft 1m 1f 197y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed ability in all four starts as a 2yo over 7f-8.6f on turf/AW and, after having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, he looked in need of his Haydock reappearance (1m2f, good to soft) three weeks ago; looks to have a bigger performance in him. |
4/1 |
9/2
Form: 4-1210
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 6 (9) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Record of 2-5 includes a win at Ayr (1m, good) on handicap debut; disappointing at the York Ebor festival since but may still have more to offer; new trip. |
9/2 |
|
13th 13 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
All four starts on good/good to firm; posted her second win on handicap debut at Ayr (1m, good) last month; had just a neck to spare and is 5lb higher up in grade this afternoon, but that form has been franked by the placed horses and he could have more left in the tank. |
16/1 |
|
1st 10 (6) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Odds-on in a pair of novice events this term, winning over 1m at Ripon then clear second over 1m1f at Hamilton; still plausibly open to progress and could do well in handicaps; respected. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 228-50 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 5 (13) |
1st Oct 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 201y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Formerly trained in France; has bits of British form but holds very weak claims on 2026 efforts for this stable; best watched unless the betting suggests a resurgence is likely. |
33/1 |
|
10th 7 (11) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 197y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Holds weak claims on his two efforts this season for new stable and is best watched unless the betting suggests a resurgence is likely. |
25/1 |
|
14th 17 (17) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 11y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Seven-time winner in France; this front-runner was runner-up in twice in a row for Tom Dascombe last July/September but things didn't go to plan on his final two runs for that yard (Flat/hurdles) and he was well beaten on his stable and seasonal debut at Chepstow in May. |
50/1 |
6/1
Form: 313-50 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Payout | |
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| Exacta | £74.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £67.64 |
| Tricast | £277.31 |
| Trifecta | £435.80 |
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