14.40
SoftVirgin Bet Fives Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 1m 7f 50y
- Class 5
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £2.30
Form: P80-61
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 8 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
held up in rear, no impression from 4 out |
20/1 |
|
6 |
26th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, weakened after 2 out (usual 3 out), pulled up before last |
25/1 |
|
5 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 12y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
jumped left throughout, always behind, bad mistake 2nd, pulled up after 4 out |
5/1 |
20/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 5/9P0-
Last run: 457 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only 1-24; won at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in April but none too consistent and finished well back in Lightonthewing's race here recently; 1lb wrong. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th |
9/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: F45F-7
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
25/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 25-P58
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
In excellent form over fences since undergoing a second breathing operation, scoring at Wincanton (2m4f) in February before a clear second of seven over that C&D last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he's a big player. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
1st Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Pulled up in his first two starts this season but he returned after another wind operation with a win over C&D (good to soft; tongue-tie added; Hatos second) in February; up 6lb but he remains feasibly treated and has claims if he can back up that last run. |
100/30 |
|
1st 6 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Went close here (about 2m, good to soft) in December 2024 but he's 0-9 over fences and his two runs this term have been troubling; has his first start following wind surgery, with a tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces of latest start; needs a revival. |
25/1 |
33/1
Form: 64-09F
Last run: 8 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
3rd Nov 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
raced in second, led after 3 out, headed after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner |
4/1 |
|
1 |
10th Oct 2024 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Returned to form with emphatic Flat win in May and has been placed over hurdles twice since; just a respectable fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) last month but is 2lb lower here and can cope if the ground softens. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 0P-652
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Gave very good account when close second over C&D (good to soft) last month and subsequent fifth of 12 over C&D (good) was perfectly respectable but his overall strike-rate is just 1-35 and others appeal more. |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Just 1-34 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he went very close to a second course success 16 days ago, going down by only a head over this trip on good to soft; another who could be involved in the finish. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Just 1-33 under rules but the win came here (in 2023) and he gave a good account when second from out of the weights at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month, after a break; could have a say. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: 0/PP/0 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 |
12th May 2023 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Right back to form with a close second at 80-1 in a Kempton Polytrack handicap latest (2m); six years since his sole hurdles score, however, and most recent form figures in this discipline make for grim reading. |
16/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who has cut little ice over hurdles this season but he posted a solid second on the Flat at Kempton last month; he needs to back it up now returned to this sphere. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
19th Apr 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, dropped to rear after 2f |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 93-255
Last run: 36 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in rear, pulled up before 8th |
9/1 |
|
5 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
in rear |
9/1 |
|
1st 6 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Was quick to make his mark for his current yard when bagging 2m4f Huntingdon handicap hurdle in February but he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth at Hereford (2m4f) 38 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 346583
Last run: 72 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
chased clear leader, in touch with leaders before 8th, lost ground 10th |
7/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
19th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 110y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Four wins (a hurdle and three chases) from first seven starts for this stable last year; yet to recapture that form since returning from a break in February but his fourth over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, heavy) in April was a big step back in the right direction and today's much quicker ground should also suit. |
5/1 |
|
4th 5 |
6th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Has won four handicaps since last July - three chases (one here) and a hurdle race; needs to bounce back from two quiet runs over fences but there's nothing wrong with his mark over hurdles; stable won this last year. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 34F-PP
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 |
26th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
mounted in chute, visibility reduced by fog, midfield, badly hampered by faller 4th |
40/1 |
|
11th 12 |
13th Nov 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Pulled up on four of five appearances during very disappointing campaign last season, but some positives can be drawn from last month's reappearance run and he's very well handicapped now; not ruled out. |
25/1 |
7/1
Form: 44
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (10) |
29th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Struggling over hurdles last winter and lots to prove returned to the Flat after a break; 1m winner in October 2022. |
50/1 |
25/1
Form: 511-7P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
23rd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Returned from long absence with three very underwhelming runs in low-grade Flat handicaps this year and is 12lb out of the weights for this first hurdling start since February 2023; has too much to prove. |
100/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
25th Jun 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
6-50 (Flat/hurdles); respected on old form but finished down the field in his two starts following a long absence; back up in trip; best watched. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 0/83
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (4) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a higher mark here (1m) three years ago; has produced two poor results on AW for new yard since returning from long absence but could revive back at Windsor. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (4) |
5th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Defied a higher mark here (1m) three years ago; has produced two poor results on AW for new yard since returning from long absence but could revive back at Windsor. |
14/1 |
|
11th 2 (7) |
27th Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost ground after 1f, soon dropped to midfield |
40/1 |
14/1
Form: 3P2/P
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 (2) |
28th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 7f 218y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Maiden but she was placed off much higher marks than this on AW Flat in 2020; also runner-up in a jumpers' bumper in January 2021; has offered little in two hurdles since returning from an absence but can't dismiss back on the Flat given she is well handicapped; cheekpieces on first time. |
11/1 |
|
7 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Ability without winning at an ordinary level on the Flat; also placed in a maiden hurdle and AW bumper; detached when pulled up on heavy ground at Sandown following a long absence and wind surgery; could make her mark in handicaps. |
14/1 |
|
13 |
6th Nov 2022 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
pulled up before 2 out |
33/1 |
9/2
Form: 52F1 D
Last run: 73 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
19th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Did not progress over hurdles after winning fillies' race in 2022 and struggled to get competitive on last month's chasing debut at Fontwell (2m3f, good); difficult to enthuse over. |
25/1 |
|
7 |
19th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
pressed leader, briefly led after 2 out, soon weakened, fell last |
25/1 |
|
5 |
19th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Lightly raced and generally very disappointing since winning Fakenham juvenile hurdle (2m, good) in October 2022; makes chasing debut after 190-day absence and over new trip; others have much less to prove. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 0-5357
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
31st May 2023 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
11-race maiden but he's dropped some way in the weights and was close up when he fell two out at Exeter (2m, good) in March; tongue-tie is now added after a short break and he could be dangerous. |
9/2 |
|
9 |
10th Mar 2023 Good 2m 0f 161y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Maiden; the medium of strong market support at Taunton last month but was pulled up; worth noting to see if the money returns but others safer. |
16/1 |
|
7 |
21st Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Fair start to hurdling career in autumn 2021 but hasn't gone on from that and failed to threaten in handicaps last autumn on last two starts. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 088-0P
Last run: 227 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
13th Jun 2024 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Ex-Irish maiden; well beaten on both starts for current stable (hurdle/chase) and cannot be recommended from 2lb out of the weights on this first appearance since April last year. |
100/1 |
|
7th 9 |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 5y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Beaten out of sight in 2m4f handicap hurdle on last month's seasonal/stable debut; back up in trip and fitted with cheekpieces for today's chasing debut; huge improvement needed. |
66/1 |
|
15th 12 |
5th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Showed nothing more than minor promise on her five starts (one handicap) in Ireland and makes British debut after an eight-month absence. |
50/1 |
20/1
Form: 24/63P D
Last run: 17 days
W: 10st 6lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 |
29th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
raced in second |
66/1 |
|
10 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 1f 109y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Only 9l away when first-time blinkered at Ludlow (2m, good) but wasn't half as good next time, though he did make a mistake five out; could make an impression off this mark if putting his best foot forward. |
12/1 |
|
9th 12 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Not disgraced in first-time blinkers at Ludlow 12 days ago and may be capable of another decent effort in the retained headgear; however, sole win remains in a hurdles race three years ago. |
25/1 |
11/1
Form: 9P8-
Last run: 388 days
W: 10st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
24th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 |
8th Apr 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
towards rear on outer |
11/2 |
|
5th 11 |
29th Jan 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 178y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
held up in rear |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £112.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £92.22 |
| Tricast | £1018.77 |
| Trifecta | £884.40 |
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