November 29 / 14.10 Ayr

14.10

Soft

Virgin Bet “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £1906.1
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Virgin Bet “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal of a bumper/hurdle/point winner; market a good guide to what is expected of him on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Donald McCain

Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.

20/1

3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; closely related to French 2m hurdle winner Weetamoo and half-brother to French Flat/hurdle/chase winner Seduction; dam French 1m4f winner; interesting newcomer from an in-form yard.
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3rd

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 3

16:10 Wetherby

Esprit Du Potier

12st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

He's run with credit this season on two of his three starts since returning from a long absence, returning to form when third of seven at Kelso (2m6f, good to soft) in December; his novice hurdle wins came on heavy ground and he could have more to offer now back up in trip; on the shortlist.

9/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 3

13:58 Ayr

Esprit Du Potier

11st 4lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

4-10 under rules, posting a personal best when slamming four rivals in novice hurdle at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) in March 2024; in much deeper when down the field in Grade 1 novice at Aintree the following month, and has not been seen since; retains potential and will probably stay 3m, so he's quite an interesting candidate despite a lengthy absence.

9/2

Form: 3

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well on debut when just over 15l-third at 14-1 in similar race at Aintree (2m1f, soft; wore a hood) despite racing wide; no hood this time; has a bit to find with runner-up Prontoanita.
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1

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

13:57 Perth

Lemoine

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: James Ewart

In the frame in his three bumpers; hurdle results have been going the wrong way (hooded last time, as on debut) but this is his handicap debut and it could be that he is of renewed interest; market may guide.

8/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Musselburgh

Lemoine

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

raced wide, didn't jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, mistake and dropped to rear 1st, never dangerous

16/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

16:30 Musselburgh

Lemoine

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: James Ewart

In the frame in three bumpers and similar level of form in two hurdle races at Newcastle, last time fading late on after making the running; this sharper track may suit better.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bought for 25,000euros; half-sister to Triumph winner Farclas; promising debut when runner-up at 8-1 at Aintree this month (2m1f, soft, Lemoine over 5l back in third); looks the one to beat.
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6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

19:10 Musselburgh

Prontoanita

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

Fair bumper form but hasn't progressed over hurdles and was tailed off on her handicap debut at Kelso (2m2f, heavy); best watched for now.

8/1

7th

6

5th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

19:10 Musselburgh

Prontoanita

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Iain Jardine

didn't always jump with fluency, always behind

8/1

6th

7

29th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 25y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Prontoanita

10st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Iain Jardine

held up in last, not fluent 4th

15/2

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Sixth foal of a mare who won over 1m3f on the Flat and over 2m5f over hurdles; stable's runners usually improve for a run
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5th

7

13th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

15:50 Sedgefield

Darjink

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

Dam won over 1m3f on the Flat and 2m5f over hurdles; 22-1 from 50-1, every chance in steadily bumper at Ayr (2m, soft) in November but ended up about 8l fifth of six; has some ability and should improve.

9/1

5th

2

29th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ayr

Darjink

11st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Chris Grant

Sixth foal of a mare who won over 1m3f on the Flat and over 2m5f over hurdles; stable's runners usually improve for a run

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred; half-brother to a winning pointer out of a mare who won over 1m3f on the Flat and over 2m1f over hurdles; tongue tied for debut.
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3

13th May 2026

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

17:25 Perth

Beat The Retreat

11st 8lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Won two of his last four, accounting for Snow Dragon at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft; from 4lb lower) in February; the snag is that the other two efforts were laboured ones, beaten 28l into fourth over 2m here (good) three weeks ago; this longer trip can assist.

8/1

4th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

16:40 Perth

Beat The Retreat

11st 6lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Inconsistent but won at Ayr (2m3f, heavy) in December and returned to form to win at Musselburgh (2m4f, soft) in February on his latest start; ran well on good ground here last May and it's possible he'll cope with the drop back in trip; he can be in the shake-up if on another going day.

7/1

1st

5

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Beat The Retreat

11st 2lb

J: Dominic Hislop

T: N W Alexander

Three-time winner, most recently at Ayr (2m3f) on penultimate start; however, by no means certain to repeat that form, being far from consistent otherwise.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £24.70
Straight Forecast £27.46
Trifecta £60.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Prontoanita

The Times:

Dino Bellagio

Telegraph:

Lemoine

D Express:

Dino Bellagio

RP Ratings:

Prontoanita

POSTDATA:

Prontoanita

The Guardian:

Prontoanita

Daily Mail:

Prontoanita

Daily Mirror:

Prontoanita

The Sun:

Prontoanita

The Star:

Prontoanita

Daily Record:

Prontoanita