14.25
GoodVirgin Bet Vieux Lion Rouge Veterans’ Handicap Chase (Leg 7 Of The Stayers’ Veterans’ Chase Series)
- Prize money: £18210.5
- 3m 0f 210y
- Class 2
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
2/1 (Won)
Form: 344-11 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 185y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Unseated rider (still prominent) at Sandown in January when seeking a second success in the veterans final; battled his way back to pip Gabbys Cross for a Newbury win (3m2f) four weeks ago and, although 5lb rise takes him to his highest mark since 2022, this sterling character needs major respect. |
2/1 |
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1st 7 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Unseated rider three out, having still been prominent, at Sandown last time when bidding for a second success in the final of this series; remains on the last winning mark, so holds a fighting chance provided he's in good form and completes the course. |
12/1 |
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4 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 210y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
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13/2
Form: 27220- D
Last run: 183 days
W: 11st 12lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
1st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Veteran who was a very useful staying chaser in his prime but has regressed and become inconsistent; left behind in home straight at Doncaster (3m, good) five weeks ago and needs headgear switch to perk him up here. |
10/1 |
|
4th 6 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Six-time chase winner over 3m; began season with respectable second behind revitalised opponent at Aintree (3m1f, good) in October and should be fine stamina-wise today but his last three runs were disappointing. |
20/1 |
|
4th 6 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Six-time chase winner over 3m; began season with respectable second behind revitalised opponent at Aintree (3m1f, good) in October and should be fine stamina-wise today but his last three runs were disappointing. |
20/1 |
13/2
Form: 4P2F0- D
Last run: 183 days
W: 12st 0lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 137
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 3m 2f 162y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Well handicapped on what he was doing two years ago but he's pulled up and finished last in two races after a year on the sidelines. |
33/1 |
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3rd 4 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here. |
6/1 |
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3rd 4 |
21st Nov 2024 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Inconsistent in recent seasons but ran fairly well when third (albeit well held in the end) on reappearance outing at Aintree (3m1f, good) last month and possibilities if able to build on that performance here. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 45026/ D BF
Last run: 583 days
W: 10st 9lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
1st Jun 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 150y |
11st 11lb |
Old boy was smart handicapper in Britain back in the day; took advantage of his rivals' mishaps when winning at Fairyhouse; beaten a long way in the Champion Hunter Chase at Punchestown. |
20/1 |
|
11th 5 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 3m 0f 160y |
12st 0lb |
In the form of his life when winning four races over fences for Christian Williams in 2021; had been running well enough in points before profiting from the mishaps of fancied rivals to win at Fairyhouse. |
28/1 |
|
1st 5 |
5th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 180y |
12st 0lb |
In the form of his life when winning four races over fences for Christian Williams in 2021; has been running well enough in points but nothing to suggest he could win a race of this standard |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: 65604-
Last run: 193 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 214y Class 2 |
10st 10lb |
Has shown consistent form (3122) this term, all in veterans' events, the success at Aintree (3m1f, good); ran creditably, one place in front of Eldorado Allen, at Cheltenham (2m4f) last time; likely player, assuming he continues in the same vein. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 3m 0f 210y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
His jumping can be an issue, as was the case when well beaten in this race last year and when third of seven on recent reappearance at Chepstow (2m7f, good to firm); however, he did well in the circumstances and can have a big say if minimising the blunders; has won on good and soft. |
9/4 |
25/1
Form: 60P-7P D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 4lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Very useful in Ireland in his prime but 0-7 and generally very disappointing for Evan Williams since last autumn; returns from break on another career-low mark but considered only if lively in the betting. |
33/1 |
|
12 |
28th Oct 2025 Soft 3m 1f 60y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Very useful in Ireland in his prime but 0-7 and generally very disappointing for Evan Williams since last autumn; returns from break on another career-low mark but considered only if lively in the betting. |
33/1 |
|
3 |
14th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
High-class hurdler/chaser in his prime but has struggled for a long time now and although this is a welcome drop in grade he continues with something to prove; cheekpieces discarded. |
14/1 |
6/1
Form: 61-310 D
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 4lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
21st Jun 2025 Good 3m 0f 30y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Not quite a year since he won off a 20lb higher mark at Perth (3m, good); insufficient encouragement on last two stasrts, even allowing for the inadequacy of the trip, and hopes rest with the return of the cheekpieces worn for last four wins. |
8/1 |
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4th 6 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Has won plenty during his career but now on the downgrade and has struggled this year; needs further as well. |
10/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Straight Forecast | £16.74 |
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