15.55
HeavyVirgin Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £6097.6
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
20/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.60
- Place: £4.00
Form: 112600 C
Last run: 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (9) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two |
16/1 |
|
9th 8 (10) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Beat The Caltonian over C&D off this mark in June; in and out since but he won this race 12 months ago off a higher mark and he's one of the likelier types. |
10/1 |
|
9th 2 (6) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Up against it on the wrong side in the Silver Cup ten days ago but he'll be happier back in a Class 4 and now on the same mark as the latest of his three course wins (6f, good to firm) in June; one to be interested in. |
13/2 |
6/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 012604 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (10) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Multiple wins include three over C&D earlier in his career; has run well on occasions since a narrow Musselburgh win (7f, good) in April off this mark and a recent never-nearer third of eight there under Jake Dickson puts him in this picture; yard runs three. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
C&D win off this mark in April; mixed since but his latest third at Ayr (6f, soft) was a sound effort and today he has the assistance of an apprentice who is good value for his 7lb claim; high on the list. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (3) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins this year, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; penultimate Hamilton seventh suggested he was still in good form; no surprise to see him in the thick of it. |
12/1 |
100/30
- Place: £1.60
Form: 570063 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (6) |
9th Jun 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist. |
11/1 |
|
9 (3) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years. |
14/1 |
|
9 (3) |
26th May 2025 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years. |
14/1 |
7/2
Form: 323341 CD
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 11 (12) |
27th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
ducked left start, midfield |
6/1 |
|
16th 11 (12) |
27th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
ducked left start, midfield |
6/1 |
|
3rd 1 (2) |
24th Mar 2024 Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Has won over 7f (on good going) but taxing conditions may stretch him returned to this trip, as was the case in this race 12 months ago (faded into fifth); last win came over 6f. |
5/1 |
13/2
Form: 138591 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (6) |
10th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Six turf wins but below form lately; has run well enough on AW from just five starts but others preferred today. |
33/1 |
|
8 (4) |
23rd Sep 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 15y |
9st 5lb |
Won this race in 2020 and again last year off 1lb higher; likely to have needed his latest outing when behind a few of these at Roscommon and Oisin Murphy is an eye-catching booking; looks to have been laid out for this; interesting. |
20/1 |
|
16 (5) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 3lb
|
First reserve; the last of his six wins came at Listowel 11 months ago; not a bad effort there on sole run this year but needs more. |
13/2
Form: -R9035 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (12) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
First run for a while over 7f when winning narrowly at Doncaster but refused to race back there next time (July); a break might have done him good. |
50/1 |
|
1 (11) |
11th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
refused to race |
6/1 |
|
1st 2 (4) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Not as good as he used to be (formerly smart when trained by Clive Cox); last win came in June 2022 (6f, good) but has rather struggled since; on a good mark but plenty to prove at present. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 817-77 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (4) |
31st May 2024 Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has dropped a long way in the weights and is 5lb lower than when runner-up in a big-field handicap at Newmarket (7f, heavy) last November; needs to better her three efforts since returning in March, though. |
16/1 |
|
6th 3 (11) |
6th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins, the latest over 6f at Pontefract in October 2022 (good to soft); good run when second over 7f at Newmarket in November (7f, heavy) but disappointing since. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 (11) |
6th May 2024 Soft 0m 7f 96y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Three wins, the latest over 6f at Pontefract in October 2022 (good to soft); good run when second over 7f at Newmarket in November (7f, heavy) but disappointing since. |
25/1 |
20/1
Form: 121030 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
16th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 125y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Won twice over 6f with cheekpieces for Kevin Ryan in 2023; mainly disappointing since and well beaten on the Flat (1m/1m2f) this year; hurdles debut; others look stronger candidates. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (2) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Both wins for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo came over 6f including one here; losing run up to 16, though, and plenty to prove on this first go beyond 1m. |
14/1 |
|
8 (9) |
7th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2023, though over 6f; didn't appear to see out the 1m at Carlisle three weeks ago when behind Ey Up Its Jazz. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 080920 C
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (2) |
26th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Beaten about 2l when sixth of 16 at Ayr (6f, good to soft) last month but he's been below his best in two starts since (6f/7f); without a win since November 2023 and now steps back up to 1m for the first time in over three years; best watched. |
12/1 |
|
9 (1) |
11th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Versatile trip-wise and was runner-up over 6f here (good) in April but he's not matched that form since and is now 0-21 since his last win in November 2023; stablemate of No Nay Nevermind. |
14/1 |
|
4 (2) |
28th Jul 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not easy to win with these days (last turf win was in August 2022); good C&D second in April; hasn't fared quite as well since, although fair run when 2.25l sixth of 16 over C&D three weeks ago. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 744035 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (4) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Prolific winner down the years, adding two AW handicaps to his haul in February; arrives in good form but he was no match for Imperial Guard here last week and the turnaround in the weights may be insufficient. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but placed twice since returned to 7f, latterly in C&D (good) contest won by Jkr Cobbler three weeks ago; 2lb higher today but probably won't be far away. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 5 (10) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 50y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Safely held on consecutive 6f starts this spring but looked back in good nick when close third at Musselburgh (7f, good; just behind Monhammer) on Tuesday and remains on a good mark; shortlisted. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 853211 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 8st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bagged a remarkable 11th C&D success in June; only sixth of eight in 7f Musselburgh handicap 11 days ago but no surprise to see her bounce back here. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Battled well for narrow C&D (good to soft) win a fortnight ago and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good) last week; back in action before latest 1lb nudge takes effect; likely contender again. |
11/4 |
25/1
Form: 050650 C
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 8lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Only 12th at Ayr (6f) two runs back but running well otherwise and came from behind off a strong pace to win here last night over 5f; has the penalty but as big a worry is that she's 0-7 beyond 6f. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders, switched right 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on |
9/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £136.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £136.32 |
| Tricast | £537.37 |
| Trifecta | £1115.40 |