15.15
StandardVirgin Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £15462
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Scattered showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.70
Form: 111-4 C
Last run: 218 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (9) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run. |
12/1 |
|
9th 14 (14) |
3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk this winter before a below-par Newcastle run on latest; others have much stronger claims on turf form. |
10/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.60
Form: 210307 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (6) |
16th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
raced in second, hung right over 1f out, lost second 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased towards finish |
11/4 |
|
2nd 2 (10) |
11th Nov 2023 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Smart handicapper who made a flying start to the season, second at Redcar before seeing off 20 rivals at York's Dante meeting; ran to form in the Wokingham, Stewards' Cup and Ayr Gold Cup before a more subdued effort at York four weeks ago (raced on the favoured far side); third, albeit well beaten, over C&D in Group 3 company in one AW start; shouldn't be far away. |
11/2 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
14th Oct 2023 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
re-shod, raced far side, towards rear |
14/1 |
4/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: -40012 D
Last run: 10 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 5 (1) |
22nd Aug 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Few chances on AW but he ran well over C&D in November off 3lb higher; returned to winning ways in a Racing League handicap at Chepstow two weeks ago (6f, good to soft); respected despite a 4lb rise and his draw in stall 1. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (4) |
8th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
He's had a mixed campaign but has shown spark on occasions and was stretched by 7f last time; now below last winning mark and he's not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
12th 3 (13) |
12th Jul 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Much better known as a sprinter but has form over 7f; now 3lb lower than when placed at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in May and his more recent efforts were perfectly respectable; back up in trip with William Buick up; a possible. |
8/1 |
6/1
Form: 197373
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 2 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Ended last season with a 7f win on soft ground but made a slow start to this campaign; not the percentage call. |
50/1 |
|
16th 10 (16) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who has won 13 times, the latest off today's mark at Musselburgh last November; however, he's failed to shine on his three outings this season. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 269871 C
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (8) |
28th Jun 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
The oldest contender and a familiar face, having taken part in this race for the last four years (form figures read 6529); beat all bar Eldrickjones over C&D last month but the return to this better grade presents a tougher task. |
16/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 10 (5) |
11th May 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 3 |
8st 11lb |
Four-time C&D winner, including this race in 2021; second in it last year; has continued in good form in the main since winning over C&D last November (didn't run badly at Doncaster latest) and is on the shortlist now back here. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 137600 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (5) |
25th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss. |
12/1 |
|
9th 3 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off. |
14/1 |
|
15th 3 (9) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
raced near side |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 605100 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 8st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 9 (2) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him. |
9/1 |
|
14th 9 (2) |
25th May 2024 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him. |
9/1 |
|
1st 8 (9) |
20th Apr 2024 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
in rear |
4/1 |
14/1
Form: 412215 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester (5f/6f); his last success was in May but he's gone backwards since and was beaten 14l in the Wokingham last time; now returns to Chester but he's drawn out wide and has something to prove back up in trip. |
14/1 |
|
24th 14 (12) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Has won in Bahrain but all eight British wins have come at Chester and he's been soundly beaten in the last two runnings of this race (100-1 each time); has been wearing cheekpieces but visor is now refitted. |
100/1 |
|
11th 1 (6) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Has gained all eight domestic wins at Chester, the most recent on penultimate start; Epsom is an unknown and he's on a difficult mark, conceding weight all round to boot. |
22/1 |
15/2
Form: 316582 D BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 8st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (11) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Has nine career wins, the most recent at Lingfield (7f, AW) in February off 2lb lower; should be better for his fourth of eight at Lingfield (6f, soft) last month and has won off 8lb higher when in his prime; not out of this. |
10/1 |
|
4th 5 (2) |
6th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Failed to back up the form of his February win last time, kept to 7f on AW; multiple sprint winner on turf and made the frame in last four attempts in this sphere; solid. |
7/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
9th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Had been banging at the door prior to his 7f win at Lingfileld last month; a 4lb rise for that win demands more but he has had few chances in this headgear. |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 118008 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (9) |
19th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
towards rear |
12/1 |
|
1 (9) |
28th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
17lb lower than when winning at Ascot last September (5f, good to firm; completing a quick double) having been badly out of form since; usually ridden by Amie Waugh; down to Class 5 in a handicap for the first time. |
16/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £16.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £13.90 |
| Tricast | £56.04 |
| Trifecta | £68.90 |