13.50
GoodVirgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7921.5
- 2m 3f 137y
- Class 4
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £10.50
- Place: £3.00
Form: P7P15- D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Despite again hanging left may have gone closer than a 2l third at Exeter latest (2m6f, good) but for whacking two out; stayers' trip asks a new question, but some appeal whilst still just below a winning mark. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 |
17th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
A fair 2m5f hurdles winner at his best but he's yet to fire for his current yard, blinkered when unseated rider four out in 2m3f Fontwell handicap nine days ago; others appeal more. |
11/1 |
12/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: /P9P4- D
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
22nd Sep 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Won a three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April but beaten 61l when sixth of seven at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm) five weeks ago; still 6lb higher than his last win and needs to return to form. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 98y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
Came good over fences with easy win in three-runner contest at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) in April and stuck to his task pretty well when third of six at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in June; a possible. |
5/1 |
|
2 |
29th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
The outsider of three when off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in April (2m5f, good) and comfortably beat a course specialist; 7lb rise fair given the authority with which he won. |
7/2 |
10/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 1232P-
Last run: 142 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 108
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Has three wins in this sphere and made a solid return when runner-up at Warwick (2m, good) ten days ago following a six-month break; should be thereabouts. |
5/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
In decent form when last seen in November, winning a seller at Huntingdon and not beaten far in a better race there subsequently; this looks a competitive race for his return to action but he is not discounted. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 5 |
2nd Nov 2025 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Won this race in 2024 and has posted a couple of good efforts since returning from a layoff in the summer; major player if on song today but didn't really fire at Market Rasen last month and regular rider Alex Chadwick is on stablemate Mermaids Cave here. |
7/4 |
9/4
Form: 78911- D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Won three races in 2024; inconsistent since but ran well when second at Kempton (2m5f, good) on Boxing Day; two poor runs since but has undergone wind surgery and a first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces; interesting if the market speaks favourably. |
11/1 |
|
15th 4 |
27th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 56y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Soft ground provides an excuse for two defeats of late; sole attempt in cheekpieces resulted in good second at Kempton (2m5f) on penultimate start; could go well in the reapplied headgear. |
12/1 |
|
9th 1 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 179y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Surprising to see the cheekpieces left off as they were on for the first time when pushing an improver close at Kempton (2m5f, good; all wins on good to soft); he was 12l clear of the third so a 4lb rise could have been worse; respected. |
7/2 |
8/1
Form: 0P/43-
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
raced in last, outpaced early, switched left and headway from 4th, pressed leader after 5th, led 7th, 2 lengths ahead last, stayed on when headed towards finish |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
30th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Absent since below-par effort in French event (2m3f) six months ago; made all at Cartmel (3m1f) the time before, opening her British account on sole attempt beyond 2m5f; unexposed at this sort of distance. |
6/1 |
|
11 |
27th Dec 2024 Good 3m 0f 121y Class 2 |
9st 11lb
|
|
33/1
Form: 1454P- D
Last run: 39 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
14th Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 181y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
midfield, bad mistake and lost ground 3rd, headway before 4 out |
5/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, weakened 2 out |
9/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 188y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
prominent, weakened 2 out |
9/4 |
20/1
Form: 32F56- D
Last run: 210 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Good-ground specialist who was useful in his prime for Chris Down; without a win since 2022, though, and recent point form for David Dennis is not inspiring (refused to race on latest appearance). |
16/1 |
|
6th 7 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Winless since summer 2022 but he's generally reliable and often placed, though he has to be forgiven a lesser effort at Worcester (2m4f, good) last time; not the force of old, but he's handicapped accordingly and capable of bouncing back. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 96549- D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
8th 8 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
|
9th 12 |
18th Apr 2024 Good 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
2-21 in Ireland, mostly for Henry de Bromhead and with latest win last June (made most); not nearly so good in her three runs for new yard but latest defeat was not as heavy and Irish record suggests that a return to better ground would be very much in her favour; title-challenging stable has made some telling strikes in handicaps this spring and she is one to note. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 1322P- CD
Last run: 47 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 |
20th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 133y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Safely held on last month's chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good) but that came after a 489-day absence and she's well handicapped on old hurdling form; no surprise if she gets closer to the target today. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
19th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Bumper (AW) and maiden hurdle winner for Alan King but she didn't progress; wore a tongue-tie when fair fifth on debut for this yard in November 2024 and she built on that in added cheekpieces when close second of four at Newcastle (also about 2m4f, good) a fortnight later; makes chase debut after 489 days away with the market likely to offer some clues. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
took keen hold, raced in third, good jump 3 out, challenging 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden run-in, no extra final 110yds, headed towards finish |
13/2 |
5/1
Form: /4432-
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 109
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Yet to win (0-10); is now rated 6lb lower than when runner-up at Hereford (2m5f, good to soft; for Emma Lavelle) over two years ago; reportedly bled from the nose when fourth of six at Warwick (2m; in an added tongue-tie) seven weeks ago; risks attached. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
26th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
She's on a competitive mark on what she showed in 2024 for Emma Lavelle and she was returning from a long absence when tailed off at 80-1 at Haydock three weeks ago; however, it's hard to be confident about her claims. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 58/P1- CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Suddenly bounced back to form with 66-1 win off much reduced mark at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in April but was pulled up over that C&D the following month and now has it all to prove again; cheekpieces replaced blinkers. |
33/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 15088- D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
25th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 4f 145y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Won this last year off a 5lb lower mark and he was returning from 192 days off that day, so a break might well have done him good. |
13/2 |
|
5th 2 |
7th Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Returned to form with 20-1 C&D (good) win in May and also ran very well at Newton Abbot a few weeks later; never going well when pulled up on latest outing (reportedly lost action) and not an easy one to predict here but has possibilities if all goes to plan. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Returned from a break with a win at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in May and, although the race didn't go ideally, ran creditably in his follow-up bid off this mark at Stratford (2m2f, good to firm) last time; still well handicapped on older form and worth considering with Harry Cobden booked. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 57626- D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
|
13 |
9th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £98.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £96.61 |
| Tricast | £380.20 |
| Trifecta | £473.50 |
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