15.50
HeavyVirgin Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 3m 1f 30y
- Class 5
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 555-61
Last run: 26 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip. |
9/2 |
|
7th 16 |
17th Apr 2024 Good To Soft 3m 4f 21y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip. |
9/2 |
|
1st 4 |
6th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Lightly raced point runner-up who won at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second chase start and followed up at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy); beaten just a nose at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) last time by a winner who has since defied a 6lb rise, and he has attractive claims up 4lb. |
5/4 |
10/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 52P08P
Last run: 24 days
W: 10st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
5th Jun 2024 Good 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Only 1-24; won at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in April but none too consistent and finished well back in Lightonthewing's race here recently; 1lb wrong. |
25/1 |
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th |
9/1 |
|
5th 7 |
20th May 2024 Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 44373P D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Won over C&D in April 2023 and a chase here in April 2024; however, he's struggled this season following a long absence, including at this course on three occasions; 4lb out of the handicap; major turnaround needed. |
14/1 |
|
5 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 3m 1f 157y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Returned from a long layoff with some disappointing efforts this season but took a step back in the right direction over hurdles at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January, where he put in a good front-running shift before tiring; now 1lb lower than when winning comfortably by 13l over C&D (good) in April 2024 and enters calculations; cheekpieces (worn for last two races) removed. |
7/1 |
2/1
Form: 576-62 BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 15 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Has found improvement from somewhere to win back-to-back 3m2f handicaps with seemingly lots to spare, on soft and good to soft; raised in grade here and hit with 10lb for last time, but this 7yo looks firmly on the upgrade. |
13/2 |
9/4
Form: P2-111 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
4th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 3m 3f 123y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Completed a soft-ground hat-trick in late 2023 and, having had wind surgery, he returned to form with a close second over 3m here in November (soft), pulling clear with the favourite; off for 97 days, but goes well fresh so has clear claims off 3lb higher if he stays and handles this quicker surface. |
9/4 |
8/1
Form: 7P-PP3
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
led but pestered, headed but prominent 9th, slightly hampered and lost position 13th, weakened quickly 4 out, soon pulled up |
12/1 |
|
8 |
18th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 7f 110y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Pulled up at Southwell (3m, heavy) in April when last seen but went there on a four-timer (good to soft-heavy, including C&D); no surprise if he rediscovers his progressive ways following a break; watch the market. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
4th Apr 2024 Soft 3m 0f 60y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
led |
7/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £24.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £27.61 |
| Trifecta | £78.00 |
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