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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
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2nd 1 (4) |
7th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
His two wins have come over 6f but he is fully effective over this extra furlong; back to his last winning mark and he will be a danger to all if the ground is suitable (well beaten in one run on slower than good). |
7/1 |
|
3rd 5 (6) |
1st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
Gelded and off six months before a never-dangerous fourth of five in 6f Lingfield handicap 11 days ago; this dual 6f winner in 2025 can take a step forward now. |
14/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 (4) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
His four wins have all come over 6f on the AW and he's 0-10 on turf; having a rare start over 5f tonight and will need to improve on recent efforts. |
8/1 |
|
4th 3 (4) |
9th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All four wins have been over 6f on the AW, the most recent at Kempton in March; below his best on turf in recent starts but did have an excuse (saddle slipped) at Bath four days ago; best watched. |
14/1 |
|
9th 1 (7) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
All four wins have been on AW over 6f; below form back on turf on his last two starts and blinkers worn for the first time, at Chepstow 15 days ago, are persevered with; best to wait until he returns to AW. |
25/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
2nd 5 (3) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Won C&D novice last September before a stint in Meydan (some good efforts), and he returned to action with a midfield finish in a competitive handicap at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) eight days ago; could improve for that run and the drop back to 5f; unexposed and he's an interesting contender. |
11/2 |
|
9th 12 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Improved with each of his 3yo starts, getting off the mark in a 5f novice at Southwell last September; ran creditably in Dubai earlier in the year without looking ahead of his mark; returns to action in a tough race and the new visor needs to have a positive effect. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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2nd 5 (9) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
All seven starts on the AW have been here, with his record in handicaps reading 11332; drawn a bit wider than ideal and another furlong may suit ideally, but still high on the list in this field. |
7/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
7th 7 (10) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Early-season 5f winner as a 2yo when trained by David Evans; unplaced in two handicap runs last summer; beaten 10l on stable debut at Yarmouth last month; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
20th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Early-season 5f win as a 2yo when trained by David Evans; unplaced in two handicap runs last summer; still has low mileage and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the market prior to this stable debut (same owners). |
25/1 |
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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