17.50
Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Fives Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)
- Prize money: £4320
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.40
- Place: £4.30
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 2 (2) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
Two wins as a 3yo, the latter a C&D handicap off 1lb lower last October; good runs in defeat on his last two starts (7f, soft and good to firm); should make another bold bid. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Both wins have been over 6f, the most recent at Salisbury (good) in October off a 1lb lower mark than today's, but he went over today's trip at Goodwood (soft) last month; likely has quicker ground conditions today but has good claims. |
2/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.20
Form: 54-
Last run: 220 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Had a purple patch during the last AW season, winning four times over 6f (twice here) when trained by Richard Hughes; has form over 5f but an extra furlong would be preferable; not shone in two runs for new stable but his handicap mark is tumbling. |
16/1 |
|
6th 1 (5) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
A dual 6f AW winner last winter for Richard Hughes; went without usual cheekpieces when a fair fourth of seven for his new handler at Lingfield (5f) 20 days ago; not out of things. |
9/1 |
|
4th 3 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Four-time AW winner who is 0-11 on turf but finished well to snatch second in a C&D handicap (good to firm) last month; left Richard Hughes for 15,000gns since; on same mark as last time and he's a player if he gets a good pace and some luck; cheekpieces are removed. |
5/1 |
33/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (15) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
In form over 5f last month, not disgraced when favourite for competitive event at Glorious Goodwood most recently; a possible danger provided he's as effective back at 6f. |
13/2 |
|
8th 16 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Novice winner who is threatening to win his first handicap having been denied narrowly this month by Naana's Sparkle and Twilight Calls; a late bump didn't help his cause last time at Newmarket and the visor (on for last three races) is working well; possibilities. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 4 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced 4yo; yet to win a handicap but he's finished runner-up on both turf and AW, with Sunday's close call at Southwell (5f, AW) representing improvement; ahead of the handicapper and holds obvious claims; stable also run Twilight Calls. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 1-
Last run: 206 days
W: 10st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (2) |
25th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Below par on AW when last seen in August but he's 2-2 on going softer than good, latterly a 1m Carlisle handicap (soft) at the expense of the reopposing Look Back Smiling; no surprise were he to resume his progression now back on deep ground. |
11/1 |
|
3 (9) |
8th Oct 2025 Soft 1m 0f 75y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Resumed winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but only eighth of 12 in 1m Kempton handicap 49 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back after a break. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 54327- BF
Last run: 180 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (10) |
4th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won two of last three at Southwell (7f) since these aids were fitted, a steady late surge taking him to the front close home 14 days ago; acts on Polytrack, too, but plenty needs to go right today from a wide draw. |
13/2 |
|
1st 3 (6) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Finally off the mark over C&D in a first-time cheekpieces/second-time hood combination last month; didn't look to have any excuses back here when favourite off this mark a fortnight ago but this is weaker if anything. |
3/1 |
|
6th 2 (3) |
7th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark at the 18th attempt when getting up late to win over C&D 26 days days; the cheekpieces worn that day are retained and he can't be discounted off this 2lb higher mark. |
11/4 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 13 (3) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Inconsistent filly who has raced mainly on AW; posted one of her better efforts when close third in Class 6 at Kempton (1m) last week but isn't guaranteed to back up the form. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 6 (3) |
6th May 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Won a 7f maiden here last May but she's 0-8 since and has form figures of 8000879 in handicaps; continues to drop down the weights but she needs a major revival. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (3) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Reliable sort (on turf and AW) who won twice last summer and was runner-up in March/April on his last two outings; stable has struck often enough this summer for him to be given a close look despite this new track. |
9/4 |
6/1
Form: 5265-
Last run: 213 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (11) |
27th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
All races at 6f, his fortunes taking a turn for the better when just losing out at Doncaster in July then coming through takingly to win on Southwell AW last month; up 7lb and drawn high but he looks promising. |
3/1 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
1st Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Seven-race maiden but he's edged down the weights and he went desperately close to making the breakthrough at Doncaster last week; 3lb well in and he's a leading player on his Tapeta debut. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 (2) |
24th Jul 2025 Soft 0m 6f 2y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
0-6 but he finished a respectable third on handicap debut at Thirsk (6f, good) last month and that form was boosted when the winner followed up off 6lb higher; out of a soft-ground winner and could be dangerous if he can build on that last run. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: 41-
Last run: 366 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (6) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sole success came in a Nottingham maiden in 2024 when trained by David Evans; switched yards this year and best run since when runner-up at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago; Billy Loughnane rides for the first time and he should be thereabouts. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (2) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, including in three outings between 7f and 1m for Ian Williams this year; this is a drop in grade but would need to see market support to consider. |
14/1 |
|
6th 10 (8) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Lightly raced gelding who hasn't progressed from his 5f 2yo success, latterly in two races at about 7f this season for new yard; enough to prove upped further in trip. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: U-
Last run: 276 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (9) |
22nd Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Thrice-raced colt who ran well from the front at Leicester (7f, good) most recently, belying his 28-1 odds with 1l third to a subsequent scorer; possibilities if building on that effort. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Unseated his rider early on sole 2yo start; 6-1 for his reappearance at Kempton 19 days ago (6f), a race in which he weakened in the straight; bred to do much better at some point. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
10th May 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Unseated his rider early on sole 2yo start; 6-1 for his reappearance at Kempton 19 days ago (6f), a race in which he weakened in the straight; bred to do much better at some point. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 3
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 (7) |
22nd Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Off the mark for this yard when making most to land Wolverhampton handicap (7f, AW; first-time visor) at the end of last year; weakened over 6f at that track when last seen; sports a new headgear combination for just his third start on turf and second at 5f. |
11/2 |
|
6th 4 (5) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Front-runner who responded well to the fitting of a visor when making all over 7f here in December; fair fourth of ten over the same trip last time, but not sure the return to 6f is in his favour. |
8/1 |
|
5 (6) |
13th Oct 2025 Good 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Showed promise in two of his three qualifying runs but hung right before finishing a well-held sixth on handicap debut at Lingfield (6f, AW; 9-1) in June; sold for 21,000gns in July and been gelded; market useful on his stable debut. |
9/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £68.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £51.64 |
| Trifecta | £494.20 |
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