18.30
Standard To SlowSky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap
- Prize money: £3726
- 0m 4f 214y
- Class 6
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.20
- Place: £1.80
Form: 095251 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 10 (2) |
5th Sep 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
His four wins have all come on Tapeta and he's run poorly in two starts back this summer (said to have never travelled when tailed off latterly); One For The Ladies looks his yard's best chance. |
33/1 |
|
11th 4 (4) |
20th Aug 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
All four wins have been on the AW, one over C&D; below par last twice, notably when tailed off after a break at Nottingham last time; bit to prove. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
18th Jul 2023 Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, raced in last, weakened quickly under 2f out |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 113608 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (6) |
22nd Jun 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
outpaced in rear |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 (14) |
13th Jun 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Two of his three wins have come over C&D, the latest off 1lb lower in February; good second here five weeks ago and he should be in the thick of it once more. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
8th May 2023 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
led narrowly |
7/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 160345
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (2) |
14th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up over C&D in September in stronger company and when fifth here three weeks ago he wasn't well positioned in a race run at a steady pace until halfway; has the ability to feature at this level but he's not the easiest to win with. |
6/1 |
|
5th 9 (3) |
24th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Far from prolific (2-40) and modest on turf the last twice, but one of his wins came over 6f here and he was only beaten a neck in his latest AW start over C&D last month; record when drawn in stall five or lower around here reads 163242 so he may be worth chancing from another favourable berth. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 454496 C BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (11) |
14th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, some headway against near rail from over 2f out, pushed along when prominent from 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, soon weakened |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
29th Jul 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly away, in rear, pushed along and switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 361467
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
10th Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
dwelt start, in rear, raced wide and headway from 2f out, kept on and nearest finish |
8/1 |
|
6th 6 (5) |
5th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
slowly into stride, in rear throughout |
5/1 |
|
5th 12 |
26th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: -53461
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (8) |
25th Oct 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, ridden and outpaced when edged right under 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out (jockey said filly weakened quickly inside the final 2 furlongs; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities) |
9/4 |
|
1st 2 (1) |
8th Oct 2022 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
taken down early, pushed along early, soon pressed leader, led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, kept on until reduced lead inside final 110yds, always doing enough |
2/1 |
|
2nd 6 (5) |
17th Sep 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
prominent, led over 5f out, faced sustained challenge from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, kept on gamely |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 442575 C
Last run: 64 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 47
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 8 (6) |
25th Oct 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
in rear throughout |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 (8) |
14th Oct 2022 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
raced in second, ridden and lost second over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
14/1 |
|
6th 11 (8) |
17th Sep 2022 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 249635 CD
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 (9) |
13th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice in classified events (6f) on turf in June; runner-up at Brighton off a 6lb higher mark in September; well held in three runs since though and this looks competitive for the grade. |
14/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
2nd Nov 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (3) |
5th Oct 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins in 2023, all in 0-50 classified events; runner-up in a Brighton handicap off this mark last month but he wasn't in the same form at Yarmouth 16 days ago; several good runs at this track and he looks likely to be in the thick of the action. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 150267 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (5) |
4th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Dual course winner (over 5f/6f), beating Bama Lama (4lb worse off) by a head over 6f in July on latest occasion; fair efforts since; in the mix. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (8) |
24th Aug 2023 Good 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Far from straightforward but he's won twice at this venue for new connections this summer (5f and 6f); solid third off this mark at Ffos Last last time (6f, soft); has the ability to feature prominently. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 7 (8) |
31st Jul 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Gaining his fifth career success when coming from off the pace to edge home over this trip at Chepstow (6f, good) 11 days ago, beating Bama Lama; just 2lb higher and soft ground won't stop him. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 037768 C
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (10) |
2nd Aug 2022 Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
in touch with leaders towards near side, pushed along and lost position halfway, held 1f out |
12/1 |
|
10th 4 (8) |
29th Jul 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
pressed leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: -57925
Last run: 23 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 50
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (9) |
19th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
took keen hold, led, switched to near side over 3f out, headed 1f out, soon weakened |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (10) |
18th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 60y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Won two classified races (one over C&D) when fitted with cheekpieces in June and has gone close in C&D handicaps on last two outings; switches to first-time blinkers today and ought to be right in the thick of things again; effective on ground ranging from good to firm to soft; often leads. |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 733988 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (2) |
19th Sep 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Similar profile to Elzaal, having gained most wins on AW (only 2-33 on turf); placed several times on grass this term, however, and holds a fighting chance if back in similar form. |
12/1 |
|
6th 7 (6) |
9th Sep 2023 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Two of this season's three wins have come over C&D, latterly in a Class 6 in July off 2lb lower; should give his running but others look stronger this time. |
8/1 |
|
6th 3 (4) |
27th Aug 2023 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Enjoying a very good season and he bagged a third 5f AW win at Wolverhampton in July; beat only one at Ripon (5f) last time but he's the sort to bounce back quickly. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 344835 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 46
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 (8) |
14th Aug 2022 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
awkward start, in rear, soon switched left towards far side, shaken up when behind over 3f out, pushed along and headway from over 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, dropped to last final strides |
25/1 |
|
13th 13 (7) |
29th Jul 2022 Standard To Slow 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
midfield, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened |
10/1 |
12/1
Form: 933065 CD
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
3rd Feb 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
In good form last winter but she has been struggling this time round; too much to prove for comfort. |
25/1 |
|
6th 5 (12) |
5th Jan 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
One of last winter's two wins was achieved over C&D; rather going through the motions over 5f this winter and the return to 6f is not enough to tempt. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £41.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.83 |
| Tricast | £407.88 |
| Trifecta | £507.30 |
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