18.20
Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Handicap (London Stayers’ Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 7f 218y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Showers
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.40
- Place: £3.30
Form: 4/7-24 BF
Last run: 54 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (2) |
6th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Absent since finishing 5l behind Caprelo here in May; may put up a better fight in the rematch, having been fresh when gamely making all over C&D earlier in the spring. |
8/1 |
|
2 (9) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
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6th 2 (9) |
28th May 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Having his second start back from wind surgery when making all and just holding on over C&D last month (first two clear); has since finished fourth of eight in a slightly better race at Ascot (2m, good to firm); respected, especially if again allowed an uncontested lead. |
9/2 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: /3221- D
Last run: 279 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (3) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 196y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Three months off before returning to Flat with a win at Ascot (2m, good; 12 ran) three weeks ago, always prominent as 11-8 favourite; up 4lb and lacks any experience of this track but a huge player if he takes to it. |
2/1 |
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1st 8 (13) |
8th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 209y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Placed in all four staying handicaps (includes 2m win) for Jessica Macey in 2024; three hurdle wins since joining this yard and a good effort on the Flat when second at Kempton (2m, AW) in April 2025; respected on his return to this sphere. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 5y Class 3 |
11st 0lb |
Failed to fire at Kempton last time (2m5f, good) but seemed suited by the step up to 2m4f (soft) the run before when the front two pulled clear; 3-6 as a hurdler and won't mind getting back on a slower surface; considered. |
13/2 |
25/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 57-149 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (8) |
26th Aug 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Both wins at this track, the latest a C&D defeat of Sun Dancer Girl in January; solid placed efforts on his last two starts and he has the assistance of a top amateur jockey; big player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 8 (6) |
25th Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Most runs and both wins have been on the AW but has comparable turf form, including a second over C&D in 2022; needs respecting after a near miss at Kempton (2m). |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 3241-V
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (8) |
10th Jul 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 115y Class 6 |
10st 10lb |
2m1f soft-ground winner who wasn't at his best at Brighton last time (behind Throne Hall); return to this longer trip should suit but bit to do to reverse placings with that rival. |
8/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
24th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Record under David Dunsdon reads 3241, finishing third in this race last year and winning easily at Bath (2m1f, soft) in October; ran with credit when fourth of ten in a 0-75 contest at Kempton (2m, AW) in April and is back in calmer waters now; respected. |
7/4 |
|
4th 9 (6) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Revelation on her final start at Bath last autumn (2m1f, soft; first run since wind surgery) when winning easily off 3lb lower; was sent off 11-1 for the voided Lingfield 0-60 handicap on her intended return 24 days ago; market useful. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 4062-1 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Four-time winner over 1m/1m2f here; back off his last winning mark and has twice won after an absence, but whether he can do so after 313 days off is a moot point; may also need further than this now. |
10/1 |
|
9th 2 |
23rd Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Former miler who has reinvented himself as a stayer, winning over 2m on AW in March and respectable fourth over C&D last time; the 8yo now takes on some unexposed 3yos. |
7/1 |
|
4 |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Running, and winning, over 1m this time last year but he collected by 2l over 2m on the Kempton AW in March; not in the same form back there a month ago but chance if on a going day (can be up and down). |
6/1 |
5/1
Form: 24-771 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Multiple Flat winner who was contesting only his second handicap over hurdles when winning with the front two clear over C&D (good) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise isn't the end of the world by any means. |
7/4 |
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1st 4 |
2nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Showed fair form on his third hurdles start when runner-up at Stratford in October; below that form when fifth of seven at Exeter (2m7f, good to firm) on his handicap debut later that month; still early days and may show more here. |
9/1 |
|
1 |
21st Oct 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 25y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Multiple 1m4f-2m winner on the Flat; effective in blinkers in that sphere and these aids now return for handicap debut over hurdles after racing lazily when second in a Stratford novice (2m4f); considered. |
5/4 |
16/1
Form: 05115- BF
Last run: 160 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (3) |
4th Sep 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Won two in a row over 1m6f on Southwell AW last autumn but he's having a difficult year and was well behind Velvet Vulcan over C&D recently. |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (12) |
21st Aug 2025 Standard 1m 7f 169y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, Tapeta) last autumn but he's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Nottingham last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround back on AW. |
14/1 |
|
4 (6) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, AW) last autumn; 0-10 on turf but although he was beaten just over 14l at Lingfield (1m6f, good) 13l were taken up by the easy winner last time; edging down the weights. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: 413162 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 4lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way in two similar events over 2m at Hereford recently; steps up in trip but easy to dismiss. |
40/1 |
|
4th 1 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Three-time AW winner at a modest level on Flat; beaten long way over C&D switched to hurdles time; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
9th 1 |
16th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
High-mileage three-time Flat winner who is now limited in that scene, only ten days ago finishing well held off a basement mark on the AW. |
100/1 |
7/2
Form: 8125-5 CD BF
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 9 (3) |
26th Sep 2025 Good To Soft 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Struggled in the spring for Andrew Balding and was sold for 2,000gns in July; tailed off on stable debut over C&D last month; visor goes on but can only be watched. |
66/1 |
|
8 (4) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who is well treated on his 2m AW handicap form for Andrew Balding in early 2024 but he struggled this spring and was sold for 2,000gns last month; plenty to prove on stable debut. |
40/1 |
16/1
Form: -6642R D
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Has often blown the start and he refused to jump away at all without the usual blinkers (back on here) last month; is capable off this mark but a lot will hinge on his mood and how he handles the stalls. |
16/1 |
|
3 (3) |
21st Apr 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
virtually refused to race, always behind |
16/1 |
|
7 (2) |
14th Mar 2025 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Handles Tapeta but is best known for his Chelmsford work and has three poor efforts to his name here, including one at a short price; is long odds-on to blow the start too, so doesn't come without risk, going without headgear for the first time in ages. |
5/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £60.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.28 |
| Tricast | £230.66 |
| Trifecta | £347.20 |