19.25
Good To SoftSky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap
- Prize money: £4710.6
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.34
- Place: £1.40
Form: 757-43 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 (3) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
11yo who needs to produce more than he's managed on his last three starts but he's 3lb lower than when a close third at Ayr (1m, good to firm) in May and has won at Ripon seven times; went close here in August 2024 when he last wore these blinkers (which replace cheekpieces); not discounted. |
7/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner; best form this term when placed a few times in spring, showing that he retains plenty of ability aged 11; gained last win off 7lb higher over C&D and can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
5th 1 (5) |
15th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 0lb |
Tough front-runner; ran a rare poor race last time but had been in good form prior to that, notably when a close third at Ayr last month (1m, good to firm); major chance. |
9/2 |
7/1
- Place: £2.60
Form: 335436 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 8lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (6) |
26th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
|
4 (2) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Scored three times at 1m in 2023 and he arrives in very good nick, runner-up in 1m Redcar handicap nine days ago; he must enter calculations off the same mark from his inside berth. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 (10) |
5th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
9yo who is 0-7 this year; however, he's run some good races and won three times in 2023; each-way contender off a reduced mark. |
7/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: 749445 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (7) |
28th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-20 since winning on his debut in 2021 and needs to prove he can get the job done, but he's gone close at Ripon (1m, good) and Chester (7.5f, good) this month and is also effective on fast ground; could be bang there. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
in touch with leaders |
9/2 |
|
3rd 9 (7) |
5th Jun 2024 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
In good form last month, finishing second at Leicester (demoted to fourth due to interference) and close fifth at Ayr; might not be far away but he's 0-20 since winning on debut in 2021; has to prove he can get the job done. |
8/1 |
5/1
Form: -22231
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
11yo who made virtually all to win at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; unplaced on both starts since but he failed to settle and was denied a clear run here on the first occasion; has won here three times; not ruled out. |
7/1 |
|
7th 4 (1) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Veteran who gamely made all at Southwell (7f, AW) in April, his 12th win; only 1lb higher here and did pretty well to finish fifth at Catterick (7f, good) last month, given he pulled hard in the early stages (not a regular trait) and was denied a clear run; considered. |
9/2 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
21st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran; game AW winner at Southwell (7f; 6-1) recently; 1lb rise looks fair and he's still 5lb lower than when successful over C&D (good to firm) last August; no reason why he shouldn't be thereabouts. |
4/1 |
8/1
Form: 4-2454 C BF
Last run: 40 days
W: 8st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 53y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Won a similar race over C&D last summer when rated 2lb higher; he has finished second in two of his last three starts, the latest on AW nine days ago, and another big run looks likely. |
2/1 |
|
2nd 5 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
C&D winner (2023); not far behind Barleybrown and Abu Royal here this month, but declined a winning opportunity (carried head high and idled) next time; visor didn't work at Beverley last week, so question marks persist. |
10/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
16th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Losing run is mounting up and he didn't look particularly resolute when nevertheless going close at Musselburgh (1m) most recently; chance depends on the effects of new headgear. |
7/2 |
25/1
Form: 97-798
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (9) |
18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now. |
12/1 |
|
5th 2 (4) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more. |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
29th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 5y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Has largely respectable form this term, most recently fifth to Shimmering Sands over C&D; weighted to get closer to that rival on the revised terms and is on an attractive mark; still seeking first handicap win away from Beverley but can't be dismissed. |
6/1 |
20/1
Form: 124-00 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (2) |
14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins have been over 1m at Newcastle (good second there last time); 0-20 on turf, but fair second at Pontefract in June and a chance on that form. |
11/2 |
|
9 (12) |
26th Jul 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Both wins over C&D so has to be considered after his return to form at Pontefract; on a good mark. |
7/2 |
|
11 (12) |
30th Jun 2025 Good 1m 0f 6y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Both wins over 1m on AW, the latest in September; has mostly had stamina limitations over 1m2f, as on this course last time, but he wasn't far away at Beverley (about 1m, good to firm) the time before and his AW form with Wheres The Crumpet in October puts him in the vicinity. |
12/1 |
5/1
Form: 65-151 CD
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 (8) |
13th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect. |
16/1 |
|
5th 12 (8) |
13th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Four wins last year included one over C&D; made a winning return at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but well beaten back on turf twice since; not quite sure what to expect. |
16/1 |
|
11th 14 (4) |
3rd May 2025 Good 0m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Reappeared with a win at Southwell (1m, AW) in March but then ran badly behind Jez Bomb and three more of these over C&D 11 days ago. |
11/1 |
12/1
Form: 7482-8
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (6) |
11th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
slowly away and lost many lengths start, always behind |
20/1 |
|
3 (6) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton. |
10/1 |
|
3 (6) |
30th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won over 7f on Tapeta and Polytrack on final two runs for Sam England but down the field in both his runs for this yard, over 6f here and 7f at Wolverhampton. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 4-6688 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 13 (5) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
in touch with leaders |
50/1 |
|
13 (5) |
6th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Runner-up on AW last December but has struggled on his five starts from this April onwards; major turnaround required. |
25/1 |
|
8th 4 (5) |
5th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 96y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
9/2
Form: 47-573 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 (11) |
14th Sep 2024 Heavy 1m 4f 63y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
Respectable fourth over C&D (good) last month but followed that with a poor run at Doncaster and he effectively refused to race in blinkers (which are quickly discarded) at Beverley a fortnight ago; hard to know what to expect. |
28/1 |
|
11th 12 (3) |
31st Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 100y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Consistency is an issue but he's on a good mark on this year's best, notably a close third at Thirsk in May; blinkers tried for the first time, which could be significant as the only other occasion he's worn headgear resulted in a Brighton win last summer (cheekpieces when trained by W Haggas). |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 (1) |
17th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 43y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Hasn't added to last season's two wins (7f/1m, good/good to firm) but ran well when close fourth at Chester (good) last time on first go at this trip, beaten a length despite stumbling early on; interesting. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £32.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £32.93 |
| Tricast | £330.99 |
| Trifecta | £280.40 |