17.13
StandardSky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £3726
- 1m 0f 1y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.40
Form: 60-942
Last run: 80 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (11) |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who returns to turf 4lb higher than when last seen on it after a Polytrack win in the winter; 0-11 round here down the years and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Lingfield a month ago. |
6/1 |
|
5th 6 (2) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Scored over C&D (fourth victory here) in December and collared only late on having set a good pace when fourth of eight in 1m Kempton handicap 45 days ago; he merits serious consideration eased 1lb in a headgear change. |
3/1 |
|
4th 7 (1) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Most effective when able to dominate as he again showed when making all at Lingfield (1m, Polytrack) last month; given no peace up front there last time and now 7lb higher than for the win, but dangerous if allowed his own way and does have winning form over C&D. |
9/2 |
11/2
- Place: £2.30
Form: 533572 CD
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 52
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (14) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Brighton (1m, good to firm) last September and she ran one of her best races since when second at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) in May; not seen subsequently but warrants consideration on this classified debut. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
12th May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
rushed up and prominent |
8/1 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
12th May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
rushed up and prominent, pressed leader from over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner |
8/1 |
12/1
- Place: £5.50
Form: 377720
Last run: 26 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (6) |
2nd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Was returning from ten months off when third of 11 in a 0-55 handicap over C&D (good, first-time visor) in April (just behind My Kind Of Girl), but has twice run moderately at this level since, taking her record to 1-27; blinkers return. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (8) |
13th Jun 2024 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
prominent, lost position from over 2f out, soon no impression |
13/2 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
3rd Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Just one win from 25 starts but she ran her best race for a long time when a staying-on third here (6f, good) on stable debut in April; that was promising in new headgear after a lengthy absence and she's in the mix on this step back up in trip. |
11/2 |
5/2
Form: 341215 D BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (3) |
26th Nov 2022 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
reared start and slowly away |
4/1 |
|
2nd 6 (8) |
10th Nov 2022 Standard 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Has won twice since joining Mick Appleby in July and was a good second over C&D last month; only 1lb higher here but his form slumped at Newcastle last time and he needs to bounce back after that. |
12/1 |
|
12th 4 (13) |
24th Oct 2022 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
raced near side, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
11/2 |
7/1
Form: 84-092
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (4) |
3rd May 2023 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
A maiden after 14 runs and has limited experience on turf but seemed to be suited by the drop back to 7f when placed on Polytrack three weeks ago and has possibilities if in similar form here. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
13th Apr 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Kempton second and Windsor fourth (both 1m) last autumn offer hope but she's hard to fancy on what we've seen in 2023; returns to shorter. |
25/1 |
|
9th 11 (11) |
27th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
40/1
Form: -87054
Last run: 39 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (5) |
4th Mar 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Unplaced in all 12 starts and she's very difficult to recommend, for all that her best run came over C&D. |
50/1 |
|
6th 9 (8) |
27th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Seemed to run well (66-1 fifth) over C&D in November but has failed to beat a rival in two subsequent runs and looks a poor maiden on balance; far from solid. |
50/1 |
|
13th 13 (7) |
5th Jan 2023 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
took keen hold, midfield, ridden and no impression from over 2f out |
40/1 |
22/1
Form: 767777
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Unlucky second in 7f handicap at Lingfield 12 days ago (might well have won with a clearer run); however, by no means guaranteed to suddenly go one better, with record now 0-53. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 14 (6) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
Longstanding maiden who came in last of seven in 7f Chepstow handicap nine days ago; he's very hard to make a case for. |
33/1 |
|
7th 9 (2) |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
slowly away, soon recovered and prominent on far side of group |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 532949 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (4) |
13th May 2023 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 10lb |
Often slowly away; last won in May 2022 and has had 22 races since; placed twice from eight outings this year and this step back up in trip should be okay but it's hard to make him the percentage call. |
10/1 |
|
9 (7) |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Frequent slow-starter who is 0-21 since his last win over C&D in 11 months ago; now 7lb lower than for that success but he's hard to predict and easy to have reservations; entered 7:00 at Southwell on Friday. |
16/1 |
|
12th 7 (9) |
14th Apr 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
always towards rear |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 583240 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that. |
16/1 |
|
4 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 149y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner and successful four times over hurdles; however, hasn't been running all that well under either code following a year on the sidelines and this is a belated first attempt at chasing. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 527089
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
30th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
Only one win from 15 starts and isn't the most reliable; below best since that win and needs to raise game if he's to win this. |
14/1 |
|
8th 6 (4) |
10th Mar 2023 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
towards rear |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
6th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Off the mark (11th attempt) when getting up on the line in a Kempton handicap (7f) in November but he's been disappointing over the same C&D in both subsequent runs; only 1lb higher than for his win but he needs to rediscover some spark. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 0-0955 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (8) |
20th Jul 2023 Good 1m 0f 113y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Last won in 2020 and there's not been much of substance to latch on to since; off since January; tongue-tie removed; 5lb out of the handicap. |
33/1 |
|
4 (10) |
11th Jul 2023 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has regressed since joining this yard a couple of years ago and returns from a lengthy break today; not easily recommended. |
20/1 |
|
9 (5) |
4th Jul 2023 Good 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Has regressed since joining this yard a couple of years ago and returns from six months off today; this trip is a bare minimum and he isn't easy to fancy. |
33/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £28.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £29.38 |
| Tricast | £566.78 |
| Trifecta | £422.90 |
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