August 23 / 15.25 Bath

15.25

Good To Soft

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £3564
  • 0m 5f 10y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 421 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed benefit of debut effort when going very close at Catterick and barely needed to improve on that to open account here nine days later; Rose Dawes' 5lb claim is used to offset 4lb penalty and he should be heavily involved with slight drop in trip surely no issue.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(3)

9th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark but he's been well held on Tapeta in last three starts and his last win was at Bath in August 2023; opposable.

25/1

6th

2

(8)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Down to a career-low mark and wasn't beaten far at Newcastle three runs back when 4lb higher; however, lesser performances have followed at Southwell, where he's run well in the past.

10/1

14th

8

(14)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Mini Magna

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Won twice as a 2yo for Ed Dunlop; 0-11 for current stable and he's been well short of his best so far this year; drawn widest on a rare 6f run.

25/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 5

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising debut at Nottingham 13 days ago (6f), travelling well slightly away from leaders and forced to make early move (finished fifth, beaten under 3l); seemingly has the speed for 5f and could be the one to beat.
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1st

2

(4)

17th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:30 Windsor

Salvuccio

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

bumped start, raced in last, switched left and headway on outer from 2f out, led over 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, readily

5/1

4th

4

(4)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:45 Windsor

Salvuccio

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

reared start, raced in last

10/1

7th

3

(8)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Salvuccio

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

2-2 on AW, following his easy nursery win at Wolverhampton in October with a novice success at Newcastle six days later; two runs in Dubai this year, beaten around 2l in a conditions event three weeks ago; further progress possible but it will be needed.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
70,000euros purchase last month; fourth foal; closely related to HK 6f/7f winner Country Boy; dam 6f winner (RPR 98); trainer (also runs Cloud King) yet to strike with 2yos this year; may be best watched.
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5th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:35 Salisbury

Ziggys Missile

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

Most of his success has come on AW but he showed at Nottingham last spring that he could get the job done on turf (5f, good); looked as though his recent seasonal return would bring him on and his lacklustre end to 2025 has seen him drop to a dangerous mark.

11/2

4th

6

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ziggys Missile

9st 4lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Not seen in six months, but finished first and second in two starts over C&D as a 3yo, on each occasion when returning from an absence; 6lb below last winning mark; worth a second look.

9/1

5th

2

(2)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Ziggys Missile

9st 9lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Robert Cowell

Three of his six wins have come over C&D and has dropped 4lb lower than when successful at Chelmsford (5f, Polytrack) in June, but he does seem at his best when dominating and that won't be easy with Night On Earth in the field.

9/1

Form: 68

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very green on debut at Ffos Las and again well held at Windsor last week; is very hard to fancy now dropped to 5f.
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5th

16

(15)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Outer Edge

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Well held first time out in his three previous seasons; resumes on a winning mark but this race looks too competitive after his seven months off.

25/1

1

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Outer Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Made the most of his first C&D attempt when winning cosily in April and although he hasn't gone on from that, or even equalled it, the ability is there to go well now back on the same mark; can't dismiss.

5/1

1

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Outer Edge

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Made the most of his first C&D attempt when winning cosily in April and although he hasn't gone on from that, or even equalled it, the ability is there to go well now back on the same mark; can't dismiss.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced; trainer in form and half of his 2yos here (7-14) finished first or second; one to note in the betting.
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2nd

3

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Invincible Speed

9st 8lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent gelding who's usually ridden from off the pace; no obvious reason why he won't go well once more, back over an easier 6f, returning from a short break.

5/1

Form: 8

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some late progress and not given a hard time in 6f maiden at Glorious Goodwood (eighth of 13; 50-1); may need a bit more time.
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5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cloud King

9st 6lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Robert Cowell

Hasn't had many chances on AW but he looked good over C&D last spring and he picked up smartly to beat eight rivals at Chelmsford last month; this is a higher grade but a 4lb rise is fair enough and he still has a bit of potential.

5/1

1st

1

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Cloud King

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Southwell Tapeta winner who is now 1lb lower than when successful at Haydock (5f, good) last summer, but probably needs a bit more than in his recent efforts now switched to Polytrack; stable triple-handed.

11/2

4

(9)

24th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:10 Sandown

Cloud King

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Robert Cowell

Couple of fourth-place finishes since wearing cheekpieces; scored comfortably off this mark at Haydock last July and a return to that peak form would give him major claims.

11/2

10/1

Form: 70

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair seventh on debut at Newbury but couldn't build on that when tenth of 14 at Newmarket next time; not sure the drop to 5f will help and he may be more of a handicap prospect.
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1st

10

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Windsor

Hello Cotai

9st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Jim Boyle

Three wins for Adam West including one on the AW in France; encouraging return/stable debut at Lingfield (1m2f, AW) in April but didn't build on it at Newbury (1m, good) last month; others preferred.

8/1

6th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Hello Cotai

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Jim Boyle

Three wins (8.5f/9.5f) for Adam West; ran encouragingly (close third) in 1m2f AW contest at Lingfield on stable/seasonal debut and has possibilities provided he builds on that effort.

13/2

Form: 00

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Huge prices and beaten over 20l in Goodwood novice and Nottingham maiden; can only watch dropped to 5f.
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2nd

3

(9)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Three-time course winner (7f/1m) who disappointed in this race last year when chasing a Brighton hat-trick; bounced back when runner-up at Epsom next time but he 's not been in the same form since, including when fifth at Leicester on Monday; body of work at this venue says he can never be dismissed, however, and first-time blinkers might reignite the fire.

7/2

5th

1

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Disappointing end to last season but he's below last May's last winning mark and he reappeared with an encouraging fourth at Bath (1m, firm) last month; could build on that latest outing and he's not ruled out.

10/1

4th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Bath

Havana Mojito

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Below his best when last seen but he started last season well, being beaten a neck on his reappearance before winning his next two starts (all at Brighton), and returns from a 176-day break off a mark 2lb below the latest success; may bounce back.

12/1

Form: 58

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival at Chester and Sandown on either side of gelding operation; stable seemingly has brighter prospects with Salvuccio.
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2nd

9

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Big Time Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Just one win from 22 starts but that came at Brighton (6f, good) last May and he was runner-up on AW at Lingfield last month; remains well handicapped on old form and he's in the mix back on turf.

11/2

2nd

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Attwater

Last season's campaign fizzled out but he made a fairly encouraging return in 6f Wolverhampton classified last month, keeping on steadily from the rear to finish in midfield; now 6lb lower than for last spring's win at Brighton (6f, good); a possible.

6/1

6th

3

(8)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Big Time Rascal

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Michael Attwater

Has a chance on last season's best, notably a 6f win at Brighton (RPR 59); ended that campaign quietly though and he has a 176-day absence to overcome.

16/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam French 1m5f winner, half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Librisa Breeze; trainer has plenty of 2yo winners here and market check advised.
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15th

10

(18)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Belle Pearl

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Finished a tailed-off last in one run for Richard Hannon in August last year (5f, good) and sold on for 1,000gns.

50/1

10th

11

(3)

23rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

15:25 Bath

Belle Pearl

8st 13lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Second foal; dam French 1m5f winner, half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Librisa Breeze; trainer has plenty of 2yo winners here and market check advised.

10/1

Non-runners

Pulpit, Glamorous Joy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £7.80
Straight Forecast £7.14
Trifecta £53.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Salvuccio

POSTDATA:

Mini Magna

D Express:

Pulpit

The Times:

Hello Cotai

Daily Record:

Belle Pearl

RP RATINGS:

Salvuccio

The Guardian:

Salvuccio

Daily Mail:

Salvuccio

Daily Mirror:

Salvuccio

The Sun:

Salvuccio

The Star:

Salvuccio

NEWMARKET:

Mini Magna

Telegraph:

Mini Magna