17.11
HeavySky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 2f 43y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 653463
Last run: 210 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 2 |
29th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Started off for Rebecca Menzies with two poor AW runs in February/March (started very slowly both times) but his sixth of 15 over hurdles at Perth (2m4f, good to soft) this month gives him something to build on here. |
14/1 |
|
6th 3 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor. |
25/1 |
|
6th 3 |
15th May 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Five-time winner on Tapeta but he's been out of sorts on AW in two runs for new yard this year; still unexposed over hurdles but his last run in this sphere was in December 2021 and it is not hard to have reservations; reapplied cheekpieces replace a visor. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 134247 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (2) |
9th Sep 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Boasts a good record at Pontefract, where he should have notched a fourth win early last month, and today's similarly stiff 1m2f should suit; not as consistent now, unsurprisingly given his age, but is still more than capable at this level. |
8/1 |
|
2 (8) |
18th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 13y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Unraced here; goes particularly well at Pontefract where he just failed to catch Star Start over 1m2f last time; stays this far and should be on the scene. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 1 (3) |
6th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
9yo who has an excellent record at Pontefract, most recently taking advantage of a reduced mark in a 1m2f amateurs' event in June under Serena Brotherton; back up 4lb and well beaten at Haydock latest but has to be of interest back here unless the ground is softer than good. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 3763 BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
17th Oct 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
towards rear |
3/1 |
|
4th 8 (1) |
29th Aug 2024 Standard 2m 0f 102y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
0-9 but has made the frame six times including in four of his five starts on the AW; probably found out by the soft ground at Ffos Las last time, but is yet to attempt beyond 1m6f. |
9/1 |
|
7th 4 (8) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Now 0-8 but he's knocking on the door and it was a Class 3 Racing League handicap (1m6f, good to firm) in which he was a rallying third last time in the first-time cheekpieces; much respected off the same mark. |
2/1 |
Abandoned
Form: -31456 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run. |
6/1 |
|
2 (4) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 1y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run. |
6/1 |
|
10 (2) |
4th Oct 2025 Good 1m 2f 1y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Veteran who has raced only once this year, when soundly beaten in 1m6f AW handicap in July; suited by this C&D and rain will aid his cause but it's very hard to gauge how much ability he retains. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 534547 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (6) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Five of her six wins have been here, the latest off 20lb higher in July 2022; mixed form this season, but chance on her C&D third in May. |
6/1 |
|
2 (5) |
2nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Some creditable efforts this season, including when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, good) in June, but she was disappointing over C&D last time; bit to prove again after that and five of her six wins have come at Beverley; cheekpieces added. |
8/1 |
|
3 (1) |
27th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Some creditable efforts this season including when fourth at Pontefract (1m2f, good) last time but five of her six wins have been at Beverley and her last success was three years ago; others are more persuasive. |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 321332 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (2) |
30th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
All 13 wins have come elsewhere but he does have course form and he did so well when going close at Ayr (1m1f, good to firm) last week; however, he's now 6lb higher than his September win which might be a step too far. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 9 (6) |
20th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 20y Class 4 |
8st 12lb |
Rounded off last season with a game win here (1m Class 5, good to soft; from 4lb lower), that his 13th win; struggled in a competitive Sunday Series Handicap at Musselburgh 24 days ago, and it might be a similar story here; stablemate of Pearl Eye and Motawaared. |
40/1 |
|
12th 8 (12) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 2y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
11yo who was as good as ever last season, winning three times, including at Ayr in September when last season; this two-time course winner is not ruled out on his return but there's a suspicion he'll improve for the run. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 763652 D BF
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (7) |
11th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 0f 3y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Won over this trip at Pontefract (her only start at 1m) last April and added to her good record in testing conditions when comfortably making all at Nottingham (also heavy, 1m2f) last autumn; probably needs a downpour, which isn't forecast. |
33/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 (3) |
17th Apr 2025 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
led, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out |
8/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 4-35
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (6) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 1m 4f 8y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, won going away |
5/1 |
|
3rd 2 (4) |
11th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 3f 39y Class 5 |
10st 1lb |
slowly away, held up in rear, steady headway from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge |
5/1 |
|
6th 2 (4) |
29th May 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won on reappearance at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) in March and fair third at Haydock (1m4f, soft) on Saturday when back on slow ground; might not be far away if this run doesn't come too soon. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: -35609 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (3) |
27th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
slowly away, took keen hold, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out |
9/1 |
|
3 (11) |
9th Jan 2024 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Came good for Rebecca Menzies at eighth attempt, keeping on well for clearcut success in slowly run contest at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; 4lb rise might be enough to leave this 8yo vulnerable, though. |
9/2 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
8th Dec 2023 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Mixed record for new yard this year but he went close off a reduced mark over 1m2f here on penultimate outing; not so good over that same C&D 17 days later but overdid it up front that day and remains well treated on old form; ran creditably in one of his four attempts at 1m4f. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 638348 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time. |
33/1 |
|
8 |
25th May 2025 Good To Firm 2m 2f 25y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Won a Flat race in 2023 but is 0-21 over hurdles; tailed off on last two starts, admittedly in a maiden last time after four months off but he does not look a solid option; tongue tied first time. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
15th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won on the Flat in 2023 but is 0-20 over hurdles, including several chances off lowly handicap marks; difficult to enthuse over. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 462628
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (2) |
30th May 2024 Soft 1m 1f 170y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
led, increased tempo over 3f out |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 54-024 CD
Last run: 153 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 13 (11) |
22nd May 2026 Soft 1m 2f 42y Class 5 |
8st 6lb |
10yo who's 2-55, with last win in 2022; well handicapped on some 1m6f form last term and probably needed recent run, but whether he can be competitive at this trip nowadays remains to be seen. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 (3) |
9th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 7lb |
Only 2-54 and a long time has passed since that second success; well handicapped on some form over 1m6f last season but he was up and down last year and he doesn't have a great record when fresh; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
7 (6) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 1m 5f 218y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
Only 2-53 and a long time has passed since that second success; however, he had been knocking on the door until a near 10l defeat at Doncaster; couldn't be ruled out. |
10/1 |
Verdict
An ability to handle testing conditions will be paramount and that brings Lunar Jet, Wintercrack (second choice), Don’t Look Back and Loddon right into the reckoning. Unexposed 3yos Boldly and Bustaam retain potential but AYR POET ran right up to his recent best when second at Ayr two weeks ago and the return of Paul Mulrennan, on board for each of this year’s wins, looks a positive.[Paul Smith]
Selections
Daily Record:
WintercrackThe Star:
Ayr Poet