15.30
Good To SoftVirgin Bet Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
Abandoned
Form: 34
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Quite exposed, but has run several fair races including when second in a C&D novice in March (good to soft); fair seventh of 22 in a Punchestown handicap (2m3f, yielding) in April when last seen out; each-way chance. |
7/2 |
|
1 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 100y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Quite exposed, but has run several fair races including when second in a C&D novice in March (good to soft); fair seventh of 22 in a Punchestown handicap (2m3f, yielding) in April when last seen out; each-way chance. |
7/2 |
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7th 17 |
30th Apr 2024 Yielding 2m 3f 93y |
10st 6lb |
held up in rear |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 12 |
8th Mar 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Won in first-time visor (retained since) here (2m5f, soft) in January; faded when soundly beaten third of 11 at Wetherby (3m, soft) last time and he'll need to see out the trip better today, but he's not ruled out. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Did little in his first three handicaps (about 3m; one over fences) before a vastly better display to win seven-runner race at Ayr (2m5f, soft) 17 days ago; this visor replaced cheekpieces on that occasion and maybe that was key, but he has more to prove now back up in trip off 5lb higher. |
7/1 |
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3rd 7 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Did little in his first three handicaps (about 3m; one over fences) before a vastly better display to win seven-runner race at Ayr (2m5f, soft) 17 days ago; this visor replaced cheekpieces on that occasion and maybe that was key, but he has more to prove now back up in trip off 5lb higher. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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9th 3 |
21st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Faded at Ayr in January on first crack at 3m and fell three out when having another go at it on latest outing; however, he had looked a good prospect for this sort of trip when staying on for second over an extended 2m6f at Kelso (soft) three starts ago and could still tap back into that promise. |
10/1 |
|
10 |
26th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Faded into sixth at Ayr last month on his first crack at 3m; however, he looked a good prospect for this sort of trip when staying on for second over an extended 2m6f at Kelso (soft) two starts ago and he'll be a contender if tapping back into that promise. |
8/1 |
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6th 7 |
2nd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 70y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Won at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) in November and stamina again looked a strong suit when he was second there (extended 2m6f, soft) last month; today's step up in trip could prompt further improvement from this lightly raced 6yo and he's firmly in calculations. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 3
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 189y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Seemed to be treading water over hurdles but wind surgery was a catalyst for an improved effort and a breakthrough win at Carlisle (2m3f, good to soft) last month; should have no problem with today's longer trip; more progress needed but that's possible. |
9/2 |
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1st 3 |
17th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
prominent, led narrowly going easily 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on well run-in, all out |
11/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 4 |
9th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
pressed leader, outpaced and lost ground quickly 4f out, soon hung left, weakened over 2f out, tailed off |
100/1 |
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7th 5 |
20th Dec 2023 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
set steady pace, disputed lead, prominent after 2f, lost second after 4f |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 5-
Last run: 268 days
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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11 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Close fourth at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October but well held in his three starts since, taking his score to 0-10; 2lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
11 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Close fourth at Ayr (3m, good to soft) in October but well held in his three starts since, taking his score to 0-10; 2lb out of the handicap. |
20/1 |
|
4th 8 |
6th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
in touch with leaders, went third before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, lost third run-in |
4/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 |
18th Mar 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
took keen hold, held up in rear, smooth headway after 4 out, switched right before 3 out, weakened approaching last |
20/1 |
|
11 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 62y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Unexposed maiden; pulled up behind Aire Spray at Carlisle on handicap debut in December (2m3f, soft) but much better run when around 8l fourth to Authorized Mission (7lb worse off) over 2m6f here last time (soft); quite interesting. |
10/1 |
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4th 6 |
28th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Pulled up on handicap debut at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month but was sent off at just 6-1 and had shown some ability previously; it remains early days and he has a pretty useful pedigree; not a forlorn hope. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
15th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
pressed leader, led narrowly or disputed lead from 4th, lost ground after 8th, struggling from 11th |
7/2 |
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1st 4 |
1st Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 5f 133y Class 3 |
10st 12lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who won in the autumn on his first two chase starts (2m1f/2m, good to soft) and showed improved form to make all by 9l when back up in trip at Ayr (2m4f, soft) recently; hit with 10lb rise for last time but he's clearly thriving and can play another leading role. |
2/1 |
|
1st 3 |
11th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
made all |
7/4 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 3 |
9th Sep 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Down the field in his three hurdles but the bumper runs were promising and perhaps handicaps can see him in a better light. |
15/2 |
|
7th 6 |
14th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in rear |
33/1 |
|
7th 8 |
4th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Didn't really progress in his three bumpers and was tailed off at 40-1 on hurdling debut at Hexham (2m, good) last month; this stiffer stamina test could suit on pedigree but he needs to leave that latest form well behind. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, hit 4 out, hit 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
|
3 |
3rd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 61y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, hit 4 out, hit 3 out, weakened quickly and pulled up before 2 out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 8-4
Last run: 205 days
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
23rd Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
held up in rear, some headway 3 out |
14/1 |
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9th 11 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
prominent, raced wide |
8/1 |
Verdict
Top of the list is MALICASH, who showed plenty of promise with his debut third at Kelso last month and is a big player if he can build on that. Walk On Quest was bought for £100,000 after his second in an Irish point in March and he’s feared most on his rules debut. Al Kalila was just behind the selection at Kelso and should be in the mix again, while there are several newcomers who need a close look including Yakaleo.[David Moon]