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StandardSky Sports Racing Virgin 519 Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £3888
- 0m 6f 16y
- Class 5
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Tapeta
Weather: Partly cloudy
13/8
Form: 1 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 (1) |
2nd May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 2y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Impressive on her Kempton AW debut last September and easily defied a penalty from the front on Tapeta (both 6f) a fortnight later; dam won a French Group 3 over this trip and she's the only one open to improvement back from seven months off; market informative. |
2/1 |
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2 (2) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Night Of Thunder filly who made a very promising debut in Kempton event (6f) and commands respect under a 7lb penalty for that comfortable win; open to progress. |
13/8 |
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1st 9 (8) |
15th Sep 2025 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
75,000gns 3yo; Night Of Thunder half-sister to French 6f winner Spring Lantern, out of French 5f-1m scorer (including Group 3; RPR 112); one of two newcomers in the field; market instructive. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 37
Last run: 136 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Something to find on his May efforts (7f, turf) for Richard Hannon; sold for £5,000 and gelded since; handicaps should be more suitable soon. |
25/1 |
|
3 (7) |
16th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Finished third of seven in 7f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm), beaten about 7l by the first two but faring best of the newcomers; open to progress with the experience under his belt. |
14/1 |
|
3 (7) |
16th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Finished third of seven in 7f maiden at Doncaster (good to firm), beaten about 7l by the first two but faring best of the newcomers; open to progress with the experience under his belt. |
14/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 (6) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
8st 5lb |
Down the field at Haydock (6f) on handicap/seasonal debut, failing to back up his autumn novice form; however, may do better with the outing under his belt. |
20/1 |
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10th 10 (2) |
25th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
No better than midfield in three sprint novice runs in the latter part of 2025 and his opening mark looks tough on that evidence; looks the type his trainer will do well with now handicapping though and a much more prominent showing could be on the cards. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 5
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
21st May 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Cheekpieces had a positive effect early in the year and he switches to a first-time hood tonight off the back of a below-par effort at Leicester; should be happier back on the AW under Freddie Robson, who's currently a combined 2-7 under both codes. |
12/1 |
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12th 1 (5) |
25th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark at the sixth attempt when landing a Chelmsford handicap (1m2f, AW) last month; justified support with that convincing win but he was only fifth of ten in his follow-up bid at Wolverhampton (9.4f); has bit to prove again after that and he's struggled in two previous runs on turf. |
4/1 |
|
5th 1 (7) |
6th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 1f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Cheekpieces retained and finished off strongly to score at Chelmsford (1m2f; 7-1; with Beachborough Girl third) 25 days ago; 3lb higher, with George Wood taking over in the saddle; obvious chance. |
3/1 |
8/1
Form: 0-4 BF
Last run: 248 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (8) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-16 but has made the frame eight times; has been racing over further on turf, but shouldn't have a problem with the drop in trip back on the AW and drops to this level for the first time; shortlisted. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 8 (9) |
26th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
0-15 but there have been some good runs along the way, including here; others look to have more pressing claims. |
9/1 |
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4th 3 (1) |
13th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 137y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Contrasting efforts over C&D on last two starts, finishing a respectable third to Moon Over The Sea then below-par fifth to Virtual Hug; still a maiden and his chance of finally winning partly depends on the effects of first-time eyeshield. |
13/2 |
11/4
Form: 2-324 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (3) |
14th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Consistent gelding who ran another solid race when second of eight at Southwell two weeks ago; sets the standard and looks sure to go well again. |
4/6 |
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7 (6) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Four-race maiden; disappointing favourite kept to 7f last time but gave the impression this drop back in trip is worth exploring; major player on peak efforts. |
11/4 |
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5 (6) |
11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Shaped well amidst evident inexperience on his Chelmsford debut last November (6f); not so good on his reappearance in May but he was gelded and underwent wind surgery soon after that; back from a break with a fine second at Kempton two weeks ago (wore this combination of accessories for the first time); obvious claims with a repeat. |
10/11 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (5) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
20,000euros yearling, £10,000 (breeze-up) 2yo; by Kodiac; dam well held in three runs; stable not known for debut scorers. |
40/1 |
7/1
Form: 6-326
Last run: 151 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (7) |
29th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Form dipped over 5f here in May when last seen; steady improvement otherwise, close second over C&D the time before; that effort gives her place possibilities. |
7/1 |
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6th 8 (1) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f |
2/1 |
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6th 8 (1) |
1st May 2025 Standard 0m 4f 214y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
led, headed and prominent after 1f |
2/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £2.19 |
| Trifecta | £4.90 |
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