19.30
StandardSky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Handicap
- Prize money: £3977.84
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2
Form: 311612 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (9) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had a couple of near misses on Tapeta in the spring and his form has taken off on turf since, winning 6f handicaps at Carlisle (twice) and Doncaster; came up short under a penalty back at Carlisle three weeks ago but still ran creditably in second; hood added today; shouldn't be far away. |
7/2 |
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1 (4) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Progressive gelding who has won three of his last four starts, including a Class 5 over C&D (good) last Tuesday; has a penalty for that last-gasp win but he did well to overcome trouble and that made it 2-2 at Carlisle; respected. |
9/4 |
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9 (3) |
12th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
C&D win in May been well advertised since and he duly defied a 9lb rise next time; again pulled hard when well held off this mark a few weeks ago and it's possible he's hit his ceiling unless consenting to settle better. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 466700 CD
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 (6) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Dual AW winner (6f); fitted with cheekpieces and just held by the Michael Dods-trained Call Me Betty at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) 18 days ago; raised 1lb since but merits consideration with sterner headgear (blinkers) entering the equation. |
9/2 |
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2nd 12 (12) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
8st 11lb |
Two 6f wins on AW and he's continued in reasonable form since the latest of them in October; has a 5lb lower turf mark but he didn't come up with much on grass last summer and this is the first time he's worn headgear. |
11/2 |
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6th 8 (5) |
29th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner off 1lb higher last autumn; not beaten far at Newcastle of late, most recently when forced to challenge on the far flank; non-runner when due to wear headgear here last time; no aids this evening. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 01-796
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record is just 1-11 and his best form is on AW; inconsistent sort to boot and looks far from certain to take advantage of lower mark back on turf. |
14/1 |
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5 (8) |
27th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Record is just 1-11 and his best form is on AW; inconsistent sort to boot and looks far from certain to take advantage of lower mark back on turf. |
14/1 |
|
7 (7) |
4th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Chelmsford nursery winner (7f, Polytrack) for Amy Murphy late last year and ran his best race of this campaign when beaten less than a length into third of ten at Newcastle (6f, Tapeta) last month; possible a stiffer test may suit him better, but still shortlisted from the same mark. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 4-0676
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 (7) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps this year; dropped another 5lb since last start but others easier to make a case for on her AW debut. |
12/1 |
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6th 3 (8) |
4th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
16-1 win on debut at Carlisle (5f, good to firm) last June but she's not built on that and has found things tough in four handicaps; still lightly raced but a visor didn't seem to make any difference at Beverley last week and others are preferred. |
12/1 |
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7th 6 (8) |
29th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't built on her winning debut at Carlisle last June; well held in two runs this year; first-time visor is now applied and she needs to show improvement. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 8P-116 D BF
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (1) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Returned from 190 days off to win a Doncaster handicap in June and he followed up at Thirsk last month (both 6f, good to firm); came up short in his hat-trick bid at Carlisle three weeks ago, a race where he dropped away quickly in the final furlong; finished lame there so that run perhaps not the one to judge him on; still not fully exposed. |
4/1 |
|
4 (7) |
20th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 182y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Unexposed gelding who won at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) on his seasonal debut in June and followed up in similar conditions at Thirsk 12 days ago; up another 7lb but he beat a clear second last time and is open to more progress; big player for yard that has won this race three times since 2016, including last year. |
13/8 |
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5 (6) |
8th Aug 2025 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Unexposed 3yo who returned from 190 days off to win a Doncaster handicap six weeks ago (6f, good to firm); 3lb rise is not excessive and the best could still be to come from him. |
5/2 |
8/1
Form: 215894 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 (4) |
28th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time. |
11/1 |
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8th 5 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip. |
8/1 |
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5th 5 (5) |
5th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: -44532
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (10) |
29th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
0-11 but has frequently run well, finishing third Pontefract (5f, good to soft) last month before a very close fourth at Redcar (6f, good); perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will eke out something extra; in the mix. |
4/1 |
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4th 9 (10) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Still a maiden after ten runs but was creditable third from awkward draw on last month's seasonal debut at Pontefract (5f, good to soft; first run after wind surgery) and looks interesting back over 6f. |
6/1 |
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3rd 7 (9) |
7th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 3y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Nine-race maiden but clear signs he was getting the hang of racing last year, placed in three of his last four starts; he has had a wind operation since last seen; market useful back from a six-month absence. |
13/2 |
8/1
Form: 5-2407
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (5) |
19th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 (10) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner who landed his fourth 7f Newcastle success of the year when seeing off 13 rivals last month; his 2lb nudge for that is offset by his rider's claim; 0-4 on turf but probably a bit premature to suggest he won't prove fully effective on the grass. |
4/1 |
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1st 8 (5) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Front-runner who won three in a row over C&D at the start of the year; finished out the back behind Anthropologist here last month but he didn't lead in that race and raced freely after being crowded in the pack; this is another competitive event but he has possibilities if he can bounce back. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 806069 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (7) |
15th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came in a novice at Redcar (6f, soft) in October 2024; well beaten in his first starts since returning from a break but he came back to form from a career-low mark when second of 12 at Catterick (5f, good) a week ago; that was his first try over 5f and he's contender. |
4/1 |
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2nd 4 (11) |
8th Apr 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Yet to win a handicap but he was twice placed off a 7lb higher mark last September; two AW runs last month should have sharpened him up and this is a drop in grade; apprentice takes off a valuable 5lb but a wide draw on his first attempt at 5f, and a sharp one at that, dents confidence. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 9-7437
Last run: 16 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
25th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Remains a maiden after 13 starts but she was a respectable fourth at Southwell (6f, AW) last month and should be fine back up to 7f and back on turf; on a career-low mark and holds each-way claims. |
13/2 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £199.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £248.07 |
| Tricast | £2324.99 |
| Trifecta | £2513.10 |