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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (9) |
6th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Made it 0-11 for the year when down the field here (7f) a fortnight ago; however, he was in pretty good heart previously and his last win came over C&D last October; not written off. |
11/1 |
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12th 10 (10) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Two 6f wins on Tapeta in 2025 and he's had just three goes at this trip, all on turf; he didn't do badly when fourth on Carlisle's stiff track last time out so perhaps he's worth another shot at 7f, albeit his AW mark is 5lb higher than on turf. |
14/1 |
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4th 8 (12) |
9th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have come over 6f on AW; two good runs at Carlisle this summer, second in May and third on Saturday, but they were over 6f and his stamina for this trip is the obvious concern. |
12/1 |
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (9) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Having been gelded he won three from four last season, including after a six-month break; finished lame when beaten; may yet have more to offer but has been found a competitive handicap after a year off. |
10/1 |
|
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (5) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Just one win from 23 starts but he made a bold bid and was only narrowly denied in a Hamilton handicap (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; has leading claims if he can back that up. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 3 (7) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not in the same form as he was in May and June last year but he's on a lowly mark now and, after being pushed along from some way out, he did stick well to the task when fourth over C&D (good to firm) recently; form case to be made down in grade. |
7/2 |
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4th 7 (6) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 6y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Yet to be placed after six starts this season (5f-7f) but won off a much higher mark last spring, at Ripon (6f, good to soft), and may yet turn things around; worth a glance in the betting. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (6) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Exposed maiden who is proving expensive to follow, beaten favourite on his last four starts; running well enough to be right in the picture here though. |
6/1 |
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3rd 2 (8) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
14-race maiden; forced to switch right - circumnavigated the field - when third of 11 at Ripon (6f, good; 11-4 favourite) a fortnight ago; worth another go over 7f (first since debut) as he seeks to make the breakthrough; likely player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 2 (8) |
18th Jul 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
13-race maiden who has been expensive to follow and underwhelming on his last two starts; however, his season began with two positive performances in the spring and he's in the picture if rediscovering that form. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (3) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 195y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark. |
16/1 |
|
6th 4 (9) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before. |
13/2 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more. |
5/2 |
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Enjoyed a good summer at a lower level but a slow start did for her when odds-on in a small field a fortnight ago; clearly well suited by a stiff 6f and this will be a different test against a better class of opponent. |
6/1 |
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3rd 5 (3) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Placed just once in first 13 starts but has hit form of late, defeating 15 rivals at Doncaster last month (6f) and did the business over C&D (also good to firm) 25 days ago; her second in between those wins is strong form for the grade; will take all the beating off just 2lb higher than last time. |
7/4 |
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1st 4 (2) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Had plenty of racing but she arrives in good form, following her breakthrough Doncaster win (6f, good to firm) with a good second at Pontefract 13 days ago; still feasibly weighted and she is more appealing than many. |
11/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £199.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £248.07 |
| Tricast | £2324.99 |
| Trifecta | £2513.10 |