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Good To Firm100/1 Football Comes Home At BetVictor Handicap
- Prize money: £5757.4
- 1m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 655-
Last run: 190 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (4) |
26th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Won in convincing style over 1m4f at Newbury (good to firm) and Newmarket (good) in this season's first two handicaps; beaten a head at the Newmarket July meeting (good) but never got into it at Ascot (fair sixth) on latest outing; needs to bounce back and resume improvement. |
6/1 |
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6th 8 (9) |
26th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
8st 5lb |
A revelation moving into 1m4f handicaps this year, winning in convincing style at Newbury (good to firm) and Newmarket (good); met his match back at Newmarket 13 days ago but went down by just a head, showing improved form, and he remains one to take seriously despite 3lb rise. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 11 (6) |
13th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Unplaced all three runs as a 2yo but he has been a revelation in handicaps this year, winning in convincing style at Newbury (good) and over this C&D (good to firm); the handicapper has taken umbrage, raising him a total of 14lb, but further progress is very much on the cards; leading contender. |
7/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 63-733
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (9) |
16th Oct 2024 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Has looked quirky but he's consistent and took well to new headgear at Southwell (1m4f, AW; off 4lb lower) most recently, opening his account at the tenth attempt; that form has been well advertised by the second and third since; highly respected in the retained visor. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
4th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Runner-up on his last four starts and beaten favourite on the last three occasions; rather threw away the Newmarket race he contested 12 days ago, hanging right and carrying his head high when in front; visor replaces blinkers this time; has the ability to run well but there are reservations. |
2/1 |
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2nd 5 (2) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Eight-race maiden but he's finished runner-up in his last three starts and was clear of the rest behind an improver at Yarmouth (1m6f, good to firm; blinkers added) three weeks ago; only 1lb higher here and he's respected back in trip. |
100/30 |
5/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 56-831
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (4) |
29th Sep 2025 Good 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Has won only once in 12 starts but is mostly consistent and was second in a Class 4 at Goodwood (1m6f) before a lesser effort at the same level at Sandown; his win was over a similar trip to this and he should be on the scene. |
4/1 |
|
5th 9 (3) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
Only 1-11 but consistent and was just ahead of Percy Shelley when runner-up at Goodwood last time (1m6f, good); a player. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 535-95
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Fair on the Flat for Ed Walker last year; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn (failed to complete consecutive races) but his run at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in February was more encouraging and further progress is possible in handicaps. |
7/1 |
|
9 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Fair on the Flat for Ed Walker last year; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn (failed to complete consecutive races) but his run at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) in February was more encouraging and further progress is possible in handicaps. |
7/1 |
|
6th 10 |
5th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
0-8 on Flat, with plenty of fair form (best effort at 1m2f); however, she refused at the third flight on stable/hurdle debut in November and was pulled up before two out when 66-1 at Newbury one month later. |
50/1 |
11/2
Form: 098-03
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
1m2f Flat winner who has yet to show anything of note over hurdles, including on handicap debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago; needs this step up in trip and the tongue-tie to spark considerable improvement. |
25/1 |
|
6th 6 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 50y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
1m2f Flat winner who has been completely tailed off in all three runs over hurdles; at least goes handicapping off a lowly mark and drying ground would help matters, so watch the weather. |
25/1 |
100/30
Form: 534-1 C
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (5) |
7th Sep 2025 Good 1m 0f 177y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Won two 1m2f handicaps on good ground last season; not fired in either run this campaign and soft ground was no excuse; bit to prove now. |
20/1 |
|
6th 1 (9) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Won over 1m2f in two of her first three handicaps last term and runner-up on soft ground in the last two; put in her place in a French Listed race on reappearance this May but much more interesting returned to a handicap. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
6th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 2f 50y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Two wins and a second to show from four runs in handicaps and only narrowly failed to get up at Leicester the last time (1m2f, soft); if running to a similar level two months on then she'll be thereabouts; raised 4lb. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-07
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Won three in her first season over hurdles last term and may not have got home when third of five at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) on her return to action 23 days ago; should be sharper for the run and holds claims. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
7th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 137y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Progressive over hurdles in early part of last season, winning three times on good ground (2m-2m1f); absent since blotting copybook in the autumn (whipped round at start and refused to race) and not bred to benefit from this step up in trip. |
3/1 |
|
13 |
11th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Progressive over hurdles for new stable this season, winning three times; posted sound effort when second of five off today's mark at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) last month but this race is stronger. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 76-746 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 23y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Six time winner who won three in a row in January/February and he ran another good race when third at Lingfield (1m2f, Polytrack) last month; won on turf last summer but that was off a much lower mark and he needs to transfer his progress back to this sphere. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 4 (5) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Thriving for his current yard and he completed a hat-trick in 1m2f Chelmsford handicap in February; up another 4lb but this C&D winner rates a player in his bid for a four-timer. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (3) |
21st Feb 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Improver who has won four of his last nine starts and he made it 2-3 for current yard when scoring over C&D 13 days ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he's a big player again in hat-trick bid. |
5/4 |
7/1
Form: 755-43
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 81y |
10st 12lb |
Off the mark in a Roscommon maiden hurdle last September (15.5f, gd-yld); respectable run on handicap debut here in November (19.5f, heavy) but disappointed in a stronger race at Limerick (2m, sft-hvy) when last seen; may do better back on a sounder surface. |
7/1 |
|
1st 12 |
29th Sep 2025 Yielding 1m 7f 135y |
11st 7lb |
Is 0-9 on Flat and 0-3 over hurdles for Alan King, though his Flat form was useful; finished third of 20 on debut for Willie Mullins when made favourite for a handicap hurdle at Galway; good chance. |
7/4 |
|
3rd 20 |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 130y |
11st 3lb |
Ex-Alan King, 0-9 on Flat, 0-3 over hurdles; went very close in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown a year ago; hurdles form is undeniably modest but chance has to be taken seriously on debut for Willie Mullins. |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 5334
Last run: 41 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (12) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Soundly beaten over hurdles on his last three starts; best British Flat form was at 1m4f; questions to answer dropped to 7f. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 |
19th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 1f 165y |
11st 2lb |
Rated 69 on the Flat; built on a middling hurdles debut at Listowel to finish an 8l fourth of seven at Down Royal when running too keenly and fading late on (2m4f, good to firm); return to this distance may suit and not totally ruled out. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.80 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.53 |
| Tricast | £285.46 |
| Trifecta | £133.90 |