16.30
GoodVirgin Bet Fives Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race) (Div I)
- Prize money: £2178.4
- 1m 7f 171y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 10y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
7yo who made it 2-4 over fences when completing a double at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) last month; up 3lb for that narrow success but he beat a clear second and is open to more progress in this sphere; respected. |
9/2 |
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1st 2 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 1f 30y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Bumper winner in 2024; on the up in three starts over fences and off the mark in four-runner Doncaster handicap (3m, soft; second has won since) one month ago, after which he had wind surgery; 3lb nudge should be no bother and he's a big player. |
Evs |
|
1st 3 |
23rd Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 214y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Bumper winner in 2024; has yet to shine over fences but only had the two attempts and he was runner-up off a higher mark over hurdles; should come good in this discipline sooner or later and his yard is having winners. |
4/1 |
25/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 46-
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
0-8 but placed over hurdles on his last three starts (2m, soft/good to soft) and that puts him high on the list in a race that might not take much winning; ran well on good ground in a bumper. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Seven-race maiden who has shown better hurdles form, namely third-place finishes over 2m at Newbury and Exeter, since having wind surgery; again holds place claims. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 10 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well beaten on both hurdling starts in the autumn but, after a wind op, belied 125-1 odds when third of 11 at Newbury (2m, soft) last month; won't be far away if in similar form again here. |
7/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Has done well since raised to 2m4f and narrowly beaten at Ascot on his penultimate start by one who was well handicapped; beaten too far out at Uttoxeter last time to blame the longer trip (2m7f) but definite chance at this level if he's back on his game. |
100/30 |
|
11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 70y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Has a solid record (1212) since upped to about 2m4f, the wins at Uttoxeter (3-3 here overall); good effort at Ascot most recently; bred to stay this longer distance and may improve further; strong contender. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
14th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Second-season hurdler who has form figures of 121 since upped to 2m4f, both wins at Uttoxeter (good to soft); goes into deeper waters but may improve further at this sort of distance; respected. |
8/1 |
11/4
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
6th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Raced too freely and managed only fourth of eight when 6-4 favourite for debut at Huntingdon (good) in May 2024; probably a nice prospect but this is a big ask after so long out. |
20/1 |
|
4th 7 |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
First foal; no bumper-winning exploits in the immediate family, though two of the dam's half-siblings and her own dam all scored over middle distances on the Flat in France; yard operates at about 16% in bumpers. |
11/4 |
50/1
Form: 36-
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Failed to build on the previous November's mildly promising 22l Fakenham third back there over Easter (good); fair bit more needed. |
50/1 |
|
5th 3 |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Failed to build on the previous November's mildly promising 22l Fakenham third back there over Easter (good); fair bit more needed. |
50/1 |
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6th 5 |
12th Apr 2024 Good 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
soon prominent, lost position after 8f, soon midfield, dropped to rear and struggling from 3f out |
8/1 |
40/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ought to find his level in 2m hurdles if the pedigree is any guide, but didn't last home when fifth on last month's Wincanton bumper debut (1m7f, good) and might appreciate a little more time. |
40/1 |
|
6th 5 |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Ought to find his level in 2m hurdles if the pedigree is any guide, but didn't last home when fifth on last month's Wincanton bumper debut (1m7f, good) and might appreciate a little more time. |
40/1 |
|
5th 9 |
21st Apr 2024 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
held up in rear, headway 5f out, briefly went fourth 3f out, weakened over 1f out |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 |
1st Jul 2024 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 4 out |
20/1 |
|
13 |
14th Jun 2024 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
15-2 on debut in a Huntingdon maiden bumper (good) last month, when she couldn't get in a blow; dam won a couple of novice hurdles on slow ground and this filly may be able to step up significantly on that first effort now switching to this sphere. |
14/1 |
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7th 11 |
9th May 2024 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Second foal of a dam whose three wins for the Skeltons included a Worcester bumper (good); yard already among the winners this nascent jumps season and operates at about 15% in bumpers; among likelier ones. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 3-
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
29th Feb 2024 Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
£65,000 3yo; half-brother to four winners including On The Slopes (useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase) and Gentle Slopes (bumper/2m hurdle); dam 1m Flat and 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase winner; had wind surgery; plenty to like for top yard but hard to ignore that Harry Cobden rides Sorceleur. |
100/30 |
Non-runners
Sayva, Step Ahead, Lyndas Pet
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £55.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £54.80 |
| Trifecta | £192.10 |
Selections
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