16.10
GoodVirgin Bet Fives Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 3f 88y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £12.00
- Place: £3.20
Form: 293F89
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 8 |
2nd Aug 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 207y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
led, mistake 4th, not fluent 8th, headed 4 out, weakened after 3 out, soon pulled up |
8/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 2796
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 180y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders |
11/8 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 7f 191y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders |
11/8 |
14/1
- Place: £5.10
Form: 53-PUP
Last run: 58 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
10th Jun 2023 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Maiden; failed to finish first three handicap starts but put that right when third at Doncaster in February; last month's Ludlow sixth (favourite) was less encouraging but possible he may still progress. |
6/1 |
|
6th 2 |
14th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Failed to complete his first three handicaps but fared much better when staying-on third at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February and might have a bit more to offer over today's longer trip. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, not fluent 3rd |
14/1 |
11/4
Form: -2P243
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
1-39 over hurdles, the win gained here (2m, good) last May; inconsistent and although he stays 2m4f and latest start was one of his better days, today's position 7lb out of the handicap makes things tough. |
25/1 |
|
4th 10 |
4th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
1-38 over hurdles, the win gained at Hexham (2m, good) last May; his good days have become infrequent, though, and he's 3lb out of the weights today; not the percentage call. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up at Sedgefield in November and not disgraced on penultimate start, but those are the only bright spots in his last nine races; reverts from chasing (last five starts); overall he's won just one (a hurdle race last May) of 47 and today he is 3lb out of the handicap. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 8-5P97
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
5 |
17th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Mostly running respectably this year but looks held by Special Dragon on Haydock form four weeks ago and others appeal more for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
4th 7 |
19th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 203y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Consistent spell last winter included a 2m3f win at Catterick (good to soft); not having such a steady time of it this winter but he hadn't been brushed off when coming down two out in the race won by The Paddy Pie at Sedgefield last month; in the mix if shrugging that off. |
4/1 |
7/1
Form: 38-004
Last run: 13 days
W: 11st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 |
14th May 2023 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Unplaced all eight hurdling starts; quite well handicapped if judged on his sixth of 13 at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February but ran poorly when tried over 3m last month; considered only if lively in the betting. |
20/1 |
|
8 |
8th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Eight-race maiden; has bits of form, not the most solid though and he was well held when falling at the final flight last time; had first-time cheekpieces that day and now also has his tongue tied; moves up from 2m4f. |
25/1 |
|
6 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 2m 4f 88y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Seven-race maiden; shaped with promise on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good; sixth to Doors Breaker) most recently, keeping on from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: -25586
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| 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 |
10/1
Form: 29-278
Last run: 58 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
6th Feb 2024 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
towards rear |
40/1 |
|
8th 11 |
14th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-11 over hurdles for Ben Pauling; no match for winner when second of four at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March and makes stable debut after 274-day absence; had wind surgery in October; others preferred. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: 130-90
Last run: 11 days
W: 11st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
21st Apr 2023 Good 2m 1f 109y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Looks well handicapped on some of his form and he ran his best race for this yard when second in a 2m handicap hurdle at Sandown (soft) last month; his only win came on good ground and there are winning chasers in the family; could be the answer. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Well handicapped on some of his form for the Skeltons but he's finished tailed off in all three runs for this yard, despite travelling strongly to a point last time at Doncaster; could come good again but reservations for now. |
20/1 |
|
9th 4 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
travelled strongly, jumped left on occasions, held up in rear |
6/1 |
15/2
Form: 69P
Last run: 118 days
W: 10st 11lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 12 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Just 1-20 over hurdles but hasn't been with current stable long and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when close second to Quick Of The Night at Worcester (2m, good) this month; one to consider. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 15 |
7th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Sole win was in May 2023 but that was a clearcut success over C&D (good); still 3lb higher than for that win but she's had only two runs for current yard and was a creditable second at Uttoxeter last time; should get a good tow into this race and she's in the mix back at this track; tongue-tie reapplied and wears first-time cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
|
5 |
5th Jun 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Only won the once and that was over two years ago, over 2m on good ground off 3lb lower; one of the favourites for recent stable debut at Ffos Las but was beaten when departing late on; that run was after a break and she could be sharper all round this time. |
7/1 |
11/1
Form: 7-5492
Last run: 52 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, reminder after 3rd, mistake 6th, headway before 8th, mistake when pressed leader 12th, lost ground with one circuit to go, struggling after 16th, pulled up before 3 out |
14/1 |
|
4th 5 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, prominent before 3rd, slow jump 5th, mistake last |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 |
1st Jan 2025 Good 2m 5f 44y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, prominent before 3rd, slow jump 5th, weakened before 3 out, no chance when mistake last |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 9242-5
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
23rd May 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
11yo who remains a maiden after 19 starts; did run well for a long way at Leicester (2m4f, soft) two runs back but then pulled up and now goes in blinkers. |
25/1 |
|
9 |
29th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
|
|
|
12 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
10st 4lb |
prominent, mistake 2nd, pecked on landing 5th, mistake and lost ground 3 out (usual 4 out) |
20/1 |
50/1
Form: 0633-8 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
14 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
25th Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
held up in rear |
16/1 |
|
3rd 10 |
28th Mar 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 28y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, midfield, headway 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, outpaced home turn, well held approaching last |
50/1 |
|
13 |
22nd Feb 2023 Good 2m 3f 88y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £47.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £40.22 |
| Tricast | £465.56 |
| Trifecta | £593.60 |
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