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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple winner down the years and gained his most recent success (narrowly, three starts ago) off current mark; subsequent dip in form is the negative. |
12/1 |
|
11th 1 (15) |
17th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Getting on but retains a lot of his old ability, is still consistent enough and has won over C&D before; rare off-day at Thirsk a fortnight ago, having beating a subsequent winner in a small field off 1lb lower previously; quite capable of bouncing back. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 (5) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Retains a large portion of his ability despite his advanced years and took advantage of a reduced mark at Cattterick (6f, good) ten days ago; only nudged up 1lb for that narrow success. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
14th 16 (8) |
12th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Posted a duck egg over C&D last weekend on reappearance, taking Musselburgh record to 0-8; has done all his winning at Ayr and Hamilton; not the percentage call. |
33/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 22 (18) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible. |
33/1 |
|
4th 10 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Running in this race for the fourth time, having finished second in 2022 and 2024 and ninth last year; can go well fresh and he retained a good chunk of ability last year; should be arriving on the scene late. |
14/1 |
|
5 (8) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Not prolific for one of his ability but 6f on slow ground suits him well and he confirmed the promise of his fine run in the Ayr Bronze Cup when winning back at Ayr two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 3lb rise not excessive and he should make another bold bid. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (1) |
4th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Her form has been mixed this season and she was soundly beaten at Carlisle last time; however, she's running at Hamilton for the first time this year and nine of her 11 wins have come over C&D; she's 10lb lower than when winning here last August and could bounce back with a bold show. |
13/2 |
|
10th 13 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Eleven turf wins, mostly at Hamilton but once over C&D, on ground ranging from soft to good to firm; weighted to find another race and will be suited by returning to a track with a stiff finish following her persevering fourth at Ayr 13 days ago; thereabouts. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (7) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has form at several different venues but is ideally suited by Hamilton, having done nearly all of her winning there; below par last time, failing to back up reappearance effort; 0-9 at Ayr. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (2) |
12th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Eight of his nine wins have been on turf but he was comfortably held back on the grass here two weeks ago. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Eight of his nine wins have been on turf, with the most recent coming at Chepstow (5f, good) last August; weakened late at Wolverhampton 20 days ago and now steps up in grade. |
10/1 |
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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