20.30
StandardSky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Sunny
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.30
- Place: £1.90
Form: 000-36
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Multiple winner but turf successes are thin on the ground now, just one in over three years; however, he's been running up to his best since back on grass, going down narrowly in a higher grade at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) in May and another solid effort there last time; thereabouts. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 5 (4) |
26th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Tough sort whose form over C&D features a success last August and sound efforts in two of his last three outings; ties in with two of today's rivals on the latest one; solid chance. |
13/2 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Exposed sprinter who wins in his turn these days but his C&D record reads 312; that latest visit was just one month ago and he competes from the same mark as when far from disgraced in midfield at York a fortnight ago; each-way contender. |
12/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 6-5331 C
Last run: 4 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (2) |
30th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not quite on his game since back from a break but he's getting temptingly treated again relative to his form at 7f and 6f here last spring; having first run over C&D this winter, which might make a difference. |
5/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
19th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
2-29 on AW, both wins off lower marks; placed at Southwell (7f) on return from break but posted a lesser effort over same C&D since; others preferred on balance. |
14/1 |
|
7th 1 (5) |
6th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
took keen hold, prominent |
7/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 562477 CD BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (10) |
18th Apr 2023 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
midfield, headway when switched right over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, went third final strides |
4/1 |
|
7th 2 (6) |
25th Mar 2023 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
prominent |
2/1 |
|
7th 8 (6) |
24th Feb 2023 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
8st 5lb |
Has held his form all winter and boasts a win and a second from two runs over C&D; no obvious reason why he won't go well again but is 5lb above his last successful mark and has done most recent racing in lesser company. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: -21222 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (1) |
16th Oct 2025 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Has shown inconsistent form, mostly on AW, this year and ran below par over C&D in most recent turf attempt; far from sure to take advantage of a reduced mark. |
20/1 |
|
5 (7) |
22nd Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won off 9lb higher at Bath (5.6f) last August but he's been up and down since then and has been well held in last three starts; has plenty to prove again and he's not run over this trip since 2021. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (5) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Should be making a big impact off this sort of mark but mixed record early in the year and well held, albeit after 164 days off, at Brighton five weeks ago; others look safer. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: -81912 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (3) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Has won on turf but better on the AW and may have needed it at Wetherby last time after a break (and wind surgery); perhaps more effective at 6f, though. |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 110y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Has won on turf (6f at Thirsk in 2022) but better on the AW and probably best watched after a break having had wind op. |
8/1 |
|
5th 3 (5) |
23rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Often front-runner; fourth of nine over C&D in January but he's struggled in three starts since; another headgear swap; others preferred. |
20/1 |
7/1
Form: 333241 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 8st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (7) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player. |
13/2 |
|
7th 7 (7) |
10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made the frame in three consecutive handicaps here (6f-7f) in the autumn and had excuse (became upset in stalls) when a disappointing favourite on latest outing four weeks ago; favoured by the weights in this classified race; major player. |
13/2 |
|
9th 2 (10) |
12th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
upset in stalls, in rear, steady headway into midfield over 4f out, no extra over 2f out |
7/1 |
7/1
Form: 228-95 D BF
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (7) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 0m 5f 7y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Two wins over 5f on good/good to soft in spring of 2023; a couple of fair efforts this season, including when second at Redcar last time (5f, good to firm); on a good mark; each-way chance. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
17th Sep 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Hindered by unfavourable draw at Beverley last time and is better judged on his consistent spell leading up to that; interesting in this grade off 8lb below last winning mark. |
11/2 |
|
16 (15) |
25th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
C&D winner who arrives in good order, third of seven at Yarmouth (5f) last time; he's one for the shortlist. |
9/1 |
25/1
Form: 9868-0
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (9) |
9th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 210y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Not shown much in two starts on the AW since returning in March and just 3-50, but he was placed in all four starts in handicap company here (6f) last year; just about stays this far; shortlisted. |
7/1 |
|
7th 7 (3) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Pretty consistent last spring-autumn but doesn't win very often and made a low-key reappearance over C&D last month; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 07-584 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (6) |
6th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Tough 9yo who has won four 6f handicaps here this year; form dipped last time, however, and returning to 7f isn't enough to tempt. |
9/1 |
|
9th 1 (2) |
14th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has won four of his five races, all over C&D, this year, his latest win coming last Tuesday when getting home by 0.5l; up 6lb but has won off higher marks in the past; should go well |
7/2 |
|
1st 9 (7) |
10th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Sprightly 9yo who completed a quick hat-trick of front-running C&D wins last month and lost out only by a neck off today's mark here on Wednesday; upped in grade but likely to give another good account. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 153567
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (2) |
9th Jul 2023 Standard 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Three wins early in the year, including over C&D off a 7lb higher mark in February; not beaten many home in his last seven starts (often slowly away) but the return of the visor may help and he's got the ability to go well. |
12/1 |
|
10th 6 (6) |
26th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
slowly away, in rear |
16/1 |
|
13th 9 (10) |
13th Jun 2023 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Did very well in early part of this year, winning three times (7f-8.6f), but has been out of form in recent weeks and needs to turn things around. |
25/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £18.70 |
| Tricast | £134.90 |
| Trifecta | £212.70 |
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