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Good To SoftVirgin Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £6156
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.10
- Place: £2.10
Form: 225609 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (8) |
5th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Prolific winner, mainly over 6f, the latest when 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April; went close when on this mark in successive starts last month, before a below-par effort in a big-field York sprint latest; player if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
20th 6 (18) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner; runner-up on his last two starts but this is more competitive and more minor money may be his best hope. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 (6) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely. |
11/4 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 143451 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 870742 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (10) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along when chased winner over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, kept on but lost second inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (4) |
27th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and went second but no chance with winner final 110yds |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
18th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
held up in midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon hung right and ridden, kept on but no impression inside final furlong |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 204972
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 (3) |
4th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
C&D winner who shaped well when runner-up in 6f York handicap in June; refitted with cheekpieces when a below-par ninth at Ayr (6f) following month; goes well on soft ground so this veteran can't be dismissed after a break though. |
8/1 |
|
9th 3 (16) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain. |
13/2 |
3/1
Form: -88451 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (11) |
6th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
taken down early, switched right soon after start, raced near side |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
taken down early, dwelt start, midfield but in touch with leaders, going okay 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 845670 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (10) |
7th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
prominent, disputed lead after 2f, lost position 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held final furlong |
15/2 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
7th Aug 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden final furlong, kept on |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 566705 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -23290 D
Last run: 104 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
25th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late. |
9/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 525518 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Fantastic servant who has added another three C&D wins to her haul this year; unplaced here on her last three starts but drops back into a Class 6 today and a 13th course success isn't out of the question. |
11/2 |
|
5th 10 (2) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
12-time C&D winner including three this summer; no impact in her last three starts, but her last success was off only 1lb lower and she battled well when landing this race last year; not ruled out. |
16/1 |
|
9th 14 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
8st 4lb |
Course specialist having won over this C&D 12 times, most recently last month off a 1lb lower mark than today's; below her best when dropped back to 5f here ten days ago but she's the type to bounce back on her return to this trip. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 210341 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 (6) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Six-time course winner who's been on the downgrade for some time and is on a losing run of 18; remains consistent enough but, like stablemate Marisitta, has a job on with Arnaz on the same terms as last Sunday. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Be An Angel didn't get the best of runs when this gelding was hot on her heels here last month; found wanting in a classified race since then; looks vulnerable. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: -77320 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (2) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, pushed along and ridden over 2f out, soon lost position, weakened quickly from over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 (5) |
18th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost position, weakened quickly over 1f out, lost touch inside final furlong (vet said that a post-race examination revealed the filly to be displaying a slow recovery rate) |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
31st Aug 2022 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
led, shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £63.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £58.16 |
| Tricast | £1428.73 |
| Trifecta | £1779.50 |
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