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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (6) |
5th Oct 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Cashed in on a reduced mark when a dual 1m/1m2f scorer at Redcar this summer; poorly drawn when well held at Beverley (1m2f) last time and this course winner can bounce back. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (11) |
16th Sep 2026 Good 1m 1f 207y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
In-form 8yo who has been successful at Redcar (1m2f/1m, good) in two of his last three outings, latest comfortably on Tuesday; looks well treated under 4lb penalty turned out quickly. |
9/2 |
|
1st 3 (7) |
15th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Resumed winning ways over 1m2f here in August and backed it up with a solid fourth of seven in 1m2f Ripon handicap two weeks ago; not out of things with usual cheekpieces refitted. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (2) |
5th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 100y |
9st 10lb |
Six wins in Britain; gained a first Irish success at Naas last October, scoring at 25-1 in a 16-runner handicap; previous form included a second placing in a Ballinrobe claimer, and sixth of 12 in the corresponding race to this; seasonal debut. |
12/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (8) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Veteran who led close home over 1m5f here (good to firm) last month, his 13th success; also suited by this shorter trip, but was effectively 3lb below that last winning mark when only fourth over C&D a week later and his new mark has taken effect; younger rivals look better treated. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Veteran who was recording his 12th win at the track when leading close home over 1m5f last week; able to race off a 3lb lower mark today and he has to be of interest from a handicapping perspective. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 26y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Long in the tooth now and needs to better his recent efforts but was close third off 4lb higher at Hamilton (1m1f, good to firm) in May and is probably better suited by today's trip; can't rule out. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (7) |
3rd Oct 2026 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Won a division of this race last year; back to form with a bang to easily take advantage of a much-reduced mark at Carlisle (1m1f, good) in August; two poor efforts have followed but no surprise to see him bounce back with the Tim Easterby team in great form. |
12/1 |
|
9th 7 (1) |
18th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
11yo having his 116th career start; very much had the run of things when scoring by 4l at Carlisle (1m1f, good) and ran a shocker next time; opposable on the balance of this year's exploits. |
20/1 |
|
7th 3 (11) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Took advantage of an easing mark at Carlisle (1m1f amateurs', good) recently; had the run of the race there - runner-up was subject to a running-and-riding inquiry - so will need to find slightly more from this 7lb higher mark; Jake Dickson takes off a useful 3lb. |
9/2 |
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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