14.12
SoftVirgin Bet Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3672
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.67
- Place: £1.10
Form: 3
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 13 (10) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 4-15 overall and 2-5 since wearing visor; campaigned exclusively over shorter but the manner of his half-length success in big field at York (7f, good) last time suggests this new trip is worth exploring; enters calculations in the retained headgear. |
5/1 |
|
1st 21 (15) |
23rd May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 122 over 7f on AW once fitted with a visor; however, despite turf achievements early in career, his return to turf at Doncaster (7f, good to soft; second favourite) in March bore no comparison. |
20/1 |
|
12th 13 (11) |
29th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Record of 122, all over 7f on AW, since wearing visor; most recently bumped into thriving rival who was on the second leg of a four-timer; dual winner on turf; solid claims in the retained headgear. |
11/2 |
20/1
- Place: £5.10
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
6th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
6th Apr 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
midfield, outpaced towards far side under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong |
7/1 |
|
5th 8 (2) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
midfield, headway and went third 2f out, weakened final 110yds |
9/4 |
5/2
- Place: £1.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (8) |
2nd Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 18y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Won two in a row (6f/7f, good to firm) last summer and performing well in defeat this year, including second to Air Force One in a big-field at York (5f) in July and to subsequent Ayr Bronze Cup winner Winged Messenger at Epsom (6f; third and fourth also won since) when last seen seven weeks ago; raced mainly on good or firmer but showed promise on soft at the start of his career; has first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie; high on the shortlist with Warren Fentiman taking 5lb off. |
11/2 |
|
1 (2) |
15th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Lightly raced 4yo who won twice over 6f last summer, including at Brighton which bodes well for this track; has been running well in defeat this season, such as when second in a big-field York handicap (5f, good) three weeks ago; player again. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: 042
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 (15) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Arrives on the crest of a wave having won four of her last five starts; a 4lb rise for her small-field Class 5 win at Ripon last month could just find her out here, though. |
13/2 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
5yo who has won three of her last four starts including a clearcut success over C&D (good) two weeks ago; up 7lb but that was a personal best last time and she seems versatile ground-wise; big player. |
6/4 |
|
1st 11 (12) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Didn't get the breaks at Beverley (5f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but she pounced late to continue her consistent spell at Redcar (6f, good; from 3lb lower) subsequently, justifying favouritism; is well drawn in stall 12, so should have a positive role to play. |
9/2 |
16/1
Form: 75
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
27th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Left Charlie Johnston for 1,000gns; 150-1 on hurdle debut at Perth and performed accordingly. |
50/1 |
|
1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Fairly useful four-time AW Flat winner for Charlie Johnston but 0-17 on turf for that yard; ran poorly at Lingfield (AW) 16 days ago and changed hands for 1,000gns since; best watched on hurdles debut. |
33/1 |
|
10th 5 (2) |
28th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Four AW wins, including C&D, and returns from a six-month break on a manageable mark; more good runs than bad at this track and he's not discounted. |
9/1 |
50/1
Form: 85
Last run: 32 days
W: 9st 2lb
2 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (1) |
8th Jul 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 6lb |
3yo maiden who has poor RPRs and needs to find improvement; yet to be placed. |
40/1 |
|
6th 7 (2) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y Class 5 |
8st 4lb |
Peak RPR of 37 in her seven starts (5f-8.5f); hood now added; opposable from 6lb out of the weights. |
50/1 |
|
9th 12 (11) |
16th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 2y Class 6 |
8st 4lb |
took keen hold |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (7) |
3rd Oct 2023 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
prominent, outpaced 2f out, weakened from over 1f out |
7/2 |
40/1
Form: 6
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 7lb
2 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (1) |
16th Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Hinted at better form on his penultimate start at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta); plenty to prove, however, after his latest effort. |
14/1 |
|
6th 2 (1) |
2nd Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Achieved little in first three starts over 7f and 6f, switching to this surface on recent reappearance; should fnd life easier at this level but pedigree suggests stamina worries over new trip. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (2) |
17th Jan 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
towards rear |
66/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.46 |
| Trifecta | £94.00 |
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