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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 0m 5f 1y
  • Class 2
  • 7 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 22310- CD BF

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
One of the success stories of the 2024 season, winning three handicaps, including over C&D and the valuable Portland at the Doncaster St Leger meeting; 11-4 favourite for the Ayr Gold Cup when last seen but raced freely and didn't get home; remains capable of better over 5f, won first time out last year and is just 2lb higher than for the Doncaster win; chance.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

American Affair

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Didn't give his running in bid for back-to-back victories in Group 1 at Royal Ascot (last of 26) last month, but he'd previously shaped well when second in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock; this C&D winner (good to firm) takes a drop in grade and will be a danger to all if on a going day.

11/2

26th

2

(18)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

American Affair

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

A massive improver in 2025 as he was still cleaning up in handicaps in the spring before nipping home to win this race (good to firm) from Frost At Dawn; down the field on first run since, at York in May, but he came on a ton to chase home Night Raider at Haydock (5f, good to soft) latest; likely to pull out the stops for another excellent effort.

8/1

2nd

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Highly progressive in 2025, winning the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also won on good to soft last year; it was his first run since when down the field at York recently and he may have needed it, but a dramatic transformation is required just ten days on.

9/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 45135- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Promising return to action over C&D last April and showed what he was capable of when beating his 21 rivals at York's Ebor meeting (5.5f, good to firm); close third behind American Affair in the Portland and ran okay at Ascot when last seen; could progress further this year but he'll need to.
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3rd

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Jm Jungle

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Six wins to his name include 5f Group 2 at Goodwood last summer; not quite at his best this season, although a midfield run in Group 1 at Royal Ascot last time was a step in the right direction; third here 12 months ago and should be involved in the shake-up again.

7/1

11th

7

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Jm Jungle

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Best form on sharp tracks; never better than for a Group 2 win at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) last August but well held in the Nunthorpe at York next time on his sole attempt at a Group 1 in Britain; has work to do.

50/1

9th

6

(9)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jm Jungle

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

6yo who rose through the ranks last season and won the Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood (5f, good to soft) in August; reappeared with respectable fourth of 14 to Night Raider in the Palace House at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago and he could show the benefit of that outing today.

9/1

Form: 02402- CD

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won from American Affair at Haydock last summer (5f, good) and ended 2024 by chasing home Cover Up at Doncaster (5f, soft); weighted to beat both of those rivals today and connections won this race in 2022; capable of another prominent showing.
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3rd

2

(11)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

Without a win since August 2024 but well treated on last year's best efforts and he shaped when seventh of 14 over C&D three weeks ago as though he'd be sharper for that comeback run; seems to like it here; on the shortlist.

7/1

7th

12

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

8st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: David & Nicola Barron

A losing sequence is mounting but he has a win and a third from just two attempts over C&D, and the latter was first time out last season; 7lb lower here and he's of obvious interest if cherry ripe after 161 days off (has had wind surgery); one of two very plausible candidates for the Barrons.

11/2

11

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Jer Batt

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David & Nicola Barron

Close second in this race 12 months ago (Oisin Murphy on board) when rated 4lb higher; knocking at the door this season and the addition of cheekpieces could give him a lift; shortlisted.

11/2

Form: 9-4781 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Quiet winter on AW but, having dropped 10lb in the weights, he rewarded market support with a ready C&D win 17 days ago; this time he has 5lb rise, stronger opposition and other pace to contend with but still likely to go well.
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7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

12th

9

(16)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mon Na Slieve

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner but was close up behind Vantheman at Hamilton and this flatter track could suit better; respected.

12/1

Form: 11-304 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made his name for the Gosdens on AW but he's fine on turf too and ran well in all three turf starts at Meydan for his new stable (flopped on dirt in February); 5lb higher than when winning at Doncaster last October but conditions should suit and he's a big player.
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1st

2

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Cover Up

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

British raider was in fine form at Meydan at the turn of the year, winning a Listed (yielding) and a Group 2 (good), both over 5f; didn't get the smoothest of runs when beaten 3.5l in the King Charles III at Royal Ascot last time (behind Rosy Affair and Jakajaro) and could get closer here if getting a clear passage.

7/1

13th

4

(21)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Cover Up

9st 7lb

J: James McDonald

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

One of his best domestic efforts when winning a C&D handicap last July; seemingly improved when successful in 5f Listed and Group 2 events at Meydan (yielding and good) in midwinter but has much more to do in this company.

28/1

11/1

Form: 0810-3 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps in 2024, all on soft or heavy; fully effective on a sounder surface and should be sharper with a recent return to action behind him; could be in for another good year but eligible for weaker races.
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9th

4

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Ripon

Vince LAmour

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Far from consistent this season but scored off just 1lb lower over C&D in May and has a fighting chance provided he's back in the same form.

16/1

7th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Vince LAmour

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Won a C&D handicap in April 2024 (heavy); has run mainly over 5f since; fair run in a decent 5f handicap at Carlisle last week (soft); each-way chance.

8/1

6th

7

(10)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Vince LAmour

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hasn't been at his best since winning at Ripon early last month (5f, good); today's conditions ideal and could bounce back from good draw.

14/1

Form: 1210-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race in 2023; came good last autumn on slow ground, winning 5f handicaps at Chester and Catterick; well behind Cover Up on final run in 2024 and he'll need to leave his recent AW reappearance behind him.
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3rd

2

(5)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Vintage Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Gained two of his ten wins over this C&D and returns here after bouncing back to form with commendable second in last week's Epsom Dash (5f, good to soft); still well handicapped after 3lb rise; likely contender.

11/4

2nd

19

(18)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Vintage Clarets

8st 10lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner down the years and he arrives off an 11lb lower mark than when fifth in this 12 months ago; yet to shine this year (poor draw at Chester on penultimate start) but it wouldn't be a huge shock to see him fare better today.

16/1

11th

11

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Vintage Clarets

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Prolific winner over the years, including over C&D; no impact yet this season but he wasn't disgraced from a wide draw at Chester last time and he's tumbling in the weights; solid each-way claims.

12/1

Non-runners

Tatterstall, Twilight Fun

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.50
Straight Forecast £29.74
Tricast £94.29
Trifecta £87.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cover Up

RP RATINGS:

American Affair

TOPSPEED:

Mon Na Slieve

Telegraph:

Jer Batt

Daily Mirror:

Tatterstall

POSTDATA:

Cover Up

NEWMARKET:

Cover Up

Daily Mail:

Cover Up

The Sun:

Cover Up

The Times:

Mon Na Slieve

D Express:

Mon Na Slieve

THE NORTH:

American Affair

The Guardian:

American Affair

The Star:

American Affair

Daily Record:

American Affair