16.39
GoodVirgin Bet Free Bets For Winners Handicap
- Prize money: £5616
- 1m 2f 0y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.50
Form: -84734 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 2 |
3rd Feb 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 124y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Useful dual-purpose performer but he's on a tough mark over hurdles, now 8lb higher than for his last win (last February) after going up 3lb for a narrow defeat at Doncaster; should give his running but others are preferred for win purposes. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 9 |
16th Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 128y Class 2 |
10st 3lb |
raced in second |
16/1 |
|
0 2 (5) |
28th Sep 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 5y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
In top form at Chester since returning from a three-month break, posting a win (1m2f, soft) then a good second (1m2f, good to soft); also effective elsewhere and he can give another good account. |
11/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 431369 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 10st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (4) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday. |
20/1 |
|
9th 9 (4) |
23rd Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 42y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Proving expensive to follow but continues to run well now and again and can't be left out of calculations even though down the field here yesterday. |
20/1 |
|
10th 8 (1) |
22nd Nov 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Has never attempted this far on the AW before, but he has run well over similar trips on turf; losing run of 31 is a concern, though. |
10/1 |
16/1
- Place: £11.50
Form: -16585 CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 8st 10lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (4) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon edged right towards near side, headed over 1f out, kept on |
10/1 |
|
3rd 12 (6) |
27th Sep 2022 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
prominent, pushed along 2f out, ridden and went second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds |
16/1 |
|
5th 6 (6) |
16th Sep 2022 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
midfield, headway 3f out, pushed along and made challenge 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 110yds |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: -31330 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 (4) |
17th Sep 2023 Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
All wins on good/good to soft, the most recent off 2lb lower at Wetherby in May; form dipped at Ayr last time and he is now conceding weight to several 3yos who are much less exposed; opposed. |
8/1 |
|
5th 2 (5) |
12th Aug 2023 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
in touch with leaders on outer |
13/2 |
|
4th 3 (8) |
17th Jul 2023 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, prominent, switched to near side over 2f out |
9/2 |
8/1
Form: 326164 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Closely-matched with Classic Encounter on their form at York last June (1m1f, good to firm); bit disappointing since Ripon win in July (1m, good to soft), although excuses for poor reappearance run (blindfold removed late). |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (4) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Three wins last May/July at about 1m on various ground and he's back down to his last winning mark; ended 2025 quietly and there's a suspicion he'll improve for this comeback run; withdrawn after getting upset in the stalls at Ripon two weeks ago (25-1 at the time). |
25/1 |
|
8 (7) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins last May/July at about 1m on various ground and he's back down to his last winning mark; may have been ready for a break towards end of last season but there's a suspicion he'll improve for this comeback run. |
9/1 |
16/1
Form: 3445-
Last run: 364 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
27 (20) |
21st Oct 2025 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Had this rider aboard when scoring at Naas nine days ago, with Considering back in third; worth considering; first reserve. |
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2 (16) |
12th Oct 2025 Yielding 1m 2f 125y |
9st 12lb |
Step in the right direction at Bellewstown recently (1m4f, soft); drop in trip could suit. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 2 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 110y |
10st 0lb |
Competitive but below best form in two claimers this summer for current yard and then tailed off in a 2m2f handicap at Down Royal; others appeal more. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 534459 CD
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
21st May 2026 Good 1m 0f 208y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who has won at this track but who is better known for his exploits at Ayr; solid third at that track 16 days ago (1m1f, good to firm); shouldn't be far away if backing it up. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 7 (3) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran who has won 11 times here, including three last year (1m2f/1m5f); on a good mark and should come on for his run at Musselburgh last week; contender. |
13/2 |
7/1
Form: 116103 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (12) |
9th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
8yo who is 0-9 this year but he's run some good races, most recently third at Hamilton (1m, soft) off 2lb higher, and he won this 12 months ago (good); there's every chance he'll be thereabouts. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 (5) |
29th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Nine-time winner (five times here) who won't mind what the weather does; yet to hit the target this season, though, and both runs this month have been disappointing; others have less to prove. |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
21st Sep 2025 Soft 1m 1f 35y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up twice this summer but form dipped last time; the 8yo is a five-time course winner and could go well returned to Hamilton. |
15/2 |
7/2
Form: 1-0533 C
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (6) |
23rd Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Best form this season when placed twice at Haydock, including latest start; still on a workable mark but continues on a long losing sequence, which makes him a similar type to Billyjoh. |
16/1 |
|
3 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 37y Class 3 |
9st 13lb |
Record over C&D includes a success in May 2023 and solid second on reappearance this term; disappointing favourite here on penultimate start and losing run is mounting up; best form certainly gives him a good chance off current mark back down in grade. |
7/1 |
|
11 (1) |
12th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Disappointing favourite at Haydock last Saturday, extending his long losing sequence; beaten twice in this contest (seventh in 2023, well held in 2024) and can be opposed. |
33/1 |
4/1
Form: 324
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 194y |
11st 11lb |
Won a beginners' at Tramore on chase debut on his penultimate start but it was a low-key run when sent off favourite for a handicap hurdle at Wexford last week; workable mark if he can bounce back (went close off mark of 100 last summer) and return to this sort of trip will probably help. |
6/1 |
|
7th 3 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 55y |
11st 12lb |
Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; winning chasing debut at Tramore in May and rated an 8lb superior chaser on that run so has to be respected back hurdling. |
11/2 |
|
2 |
30th May 2025 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; didn't count in competitive Fairyhouse handicap last month after long absence and now switches to fences; won't want too much rain. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 521530 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (6) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
11yo who has plenty to prove on the evidence of this year's three runs; however, he's 6lb lower than when winning at Redcar last October and perhaps the return to Carlisle will trigger a revival, with his course form figures reading 4106231. |
20/1 |
|
7th 11 (12) |
8th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
8st 10lb |
Veteran with 12 wins but he's lost his way and has struggled after slow starts in both runs this spring; has something to prove and he needs to turn things around back up in trip. |
20/1 |
|
11th 10 (7) |
10th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Veteran with 12 wins to his name but didn't suggest his next one is near when trailing throughout on his AW reappearance three weeks ago. |
25/1 |
25/1
Form: 436245
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (6) |
4th May 2023 Soft 0m 7f 219y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to get his head in front and he arrives below par, only 12th in 1m Southwell handicap 16 days ago; cheekpieces and tongue strap go back on with lots to prove. |
5/1 |
|
12th 5 (5) |
18th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
midfield |
10/1 |
|
6th 1 (11) |
4th Apr 2023 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
Maiden who didn't go on for Kevin Ryan and needs more than he's shown for this yard, over hurdles and on the AW; should be well treated if the return to turf is what's wanted. |
9/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.58 |
| Tricast | £905.08 |
| Trifecta | £1184.50 |
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