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Good To SoftVirgin Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £6156
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 4
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.10
- Place: £2.10
Form: 225609 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (6) |
15th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 212y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Not the force of old but won over C&D (good) off 2lb higher in April and last week's second at Epsom (6f, good to firm) confirms he's back in form; bold show likely. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Not the force of old but won off 2lb higher at Catterick (6f, good) in April and beat his group when fifth overall in 14-runner Ayr handicap (6f, soft) last month; also suited by fast ground; can make his presence felt. |
7/2 |
|
5th 7 (10) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Three-time C&D winner; successful at Catterick (6f, good) in April but held in more competitive races since; not handicapped out of things but might prove vulnerable for win purposes. |
10/1 |
8/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 143451 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (9) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Quirky customer with two C&D wins on his record and now 6lb lower than for last July's success; running himself into form this year but his stable look to hold stronger claims elsewhere. |
12/1 |
|
4th 6 (6) |
27th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Does plenty wrong during his races but it hasn't stopped him from winning seven times, two of them over C&D; running himself back into form this year but others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
4th 3 (7) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
No stranger to the Ayr winners' enclosure, winning five at this track (5f-7f), including this race two years ago; has struggled for form in two 5f spins at Musselburgh this year, which makes him hard to fancy; on the plus side, the handicapper is beginning to give him a chance. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 870742 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (10) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, pushed along when chased winner over 2f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, kept on but lost second inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds |
10/1 |
|
2nd 9 (4) |
27th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
took keen hold, midfield, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on and went second but no chance with winner final 110yds |
20/1 |
|
4th 4 (6) |
18th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
held up in midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon hung right and ridden, kept on but no impression inside final furlong |
20/1 |
5/1
Form: 204972
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (16) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 5 (12) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Veteran who retains plenty of ability; fourth in big field at Doncaster on return and fared best of those drawn high when seventh over C&D next time; back to his last winning mark and impossible to discount. |
10/1 |
|
7th 22 (18) |
13th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible. |
33/1 |
3/1
Form: -88451 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (11) |
6th May 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
dwelt start, in touch with leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong |
4/1 |
|
1st 7 (4) |
22nd Apr 2023 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
taken down early, switched right soon after start, raced near side |
5/1 |
|
5th 9 (9) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
taken down early, dwelt start, midfield but in touch with leaders, going okay 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 845670 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 3 (3) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds |
12/1 |
|
7th 4 (10) |
7th Sep 2022 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
prominent, disputed lead after 2f, lost position 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held final furlong |
15/2 |
|
6th 5 (6) |
7th Aug 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
in touch with leaders, pushed along when not clear run over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ridden final furlong, kept on |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 566705 CD
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
11th 12 (2) |
6th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out |
10/1 |
|
4th 8 (5) |
14th Oct 2024 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Latest of multiple wins came at 7f last August; below par lately, including behind The Gay Blade over C&D 12 days ago, but won in cheekpieces earlier in career and they're refitted for the first time since 2022. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: -23290 D
Last run: 104 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (5) |
25th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Had plenty to spare when winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in November, meeting trouble in running but sweeping through to lead late on; never dangerous back there four weeks ago but this race looks full of pace and he should be arriving on the scene late. |
9/1 |
|
9th 9 (1) |
28th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Conditions to suit and he bounced back to form with a come-from-behind success over C&D eight weeks ago; met plenty of trouble on that occasion and looks good value for the 3lb rise; won this race off the same mark 12 months ago; one of four runners for the stable; would be suited by a strong pace. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 525518 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (3) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Bagged a remarkable 11th C&D success in June; only sixth of eight in 7f Musselburgh handicap 11 days ago but no surprise to see her bounce back here. |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 15y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Has run well over C&D in the past but Hamilton is her spiritual home and she has added another two wins at that venue this summer, the latest a comfortable front-running success (6f, good to firm) in Class 6 company five days ago; 5lb higher over an extra furlong on a different track and in a higher grade so this may not be her day. |
5/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Battled well for narrow C&D (good to soft) win a fortnight ago and lost out only by a neck over C&D (good) last week; back in action before latest 1lb nudge takes effect; likely contender again. |
11/4 |
6/1
Form: 210341 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
In good form this year without managing to put his head in front; eligible for weaker races than this though and could prove vulnerable. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Six of his eight wins have been at this track, the last three over today's distance; must come into calculations. |
9/4 |
16/1
Form: -77320 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (2) |
6th Oct 2022 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
prominent, pushed along and ridden over 2f out, soon lost position, weakened quickly from over 1f out |
16/1 |
|
11th 2 (5) |
18th Sep 2022 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
prominent, pushed along over 2f out, soon lost position, weakened quickly over 1f out, lost touch inside final furlong (vet said that a post-race examination revealed the filly to be displaying a slow recovery rate) |
6/1 |
|
2nd 3 (3) |
31st Aug 2022 Soft 0m 6f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
led, shaken up 2f out, ridden 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, soon no extra |
3/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £63.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £58.16 |
| Tricast | £1428.73 |
| Trifecta | £1779.50 |
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