14.08
GoodVirgin Bet Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £11618.2
- 2m 2f 0y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: -13461
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 219y Class 2 |
11st 1lb |
Capitalised on the drop back in trip to win at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) in February and followed up at Kempton (2m2f, good); he's 7lb higher than last time and in a hotter race, but did it very nicely and this 6yo novice is now 3-6 over fences; could still have more to offer and he's respected. |
2/1 |
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1st 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October; creditable efforts in defeats in strong novice handicaps on next three starts before resuming winning ways in a small field at Huntingdon (2m, heavy) last month; 7lb higher in a more competitive race now but further progress can't be ruled out with this yard. |
3/1 |
|
1st 1 |
19th Feb 2026 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October and has run well in defeat on his three starts since, most recently at Cheltenham when not seeing out the stiff, extended 2m4f on soft ground; solid claims now back down in trip. |
5/6 |
5/2
- Place: £2.40
Form: 4-21U1
Last run: 41 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 213y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-6 over fences this season, the wins gained at Huntingdon (2m, good) and Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); gave another good account when close third of five at Ascot (2m1f, good) last month and should be fine on this left-handed track; good chance. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 172y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Two wins and as many seconds in his completed starts over fences; put in his place off this mark at Kempton (2m2f, good) two weeks ago but the winner is in a good place at the minute; unlikely to be far away. |
100/30 |
|
2nd 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
10st 13lb |
Two wins and a second to show from his completed starts over fences; got up late at Musselburgh (good to soft) last time in a style which suggests there could be more to come now racing beyond around 2m for the first time over fences; leading claims for last year's winning yard. |
5/2 |
6/1
Form: 632142 C
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 3 |
17th May 2026 Good To Firm 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again. |
2/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account. |
3/1 |
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1st 4 |
28th Mar 2026 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 3 |
11st 3lb |
Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 112115 D
Last run: 75 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
18th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Dual Fontwell winner and his other victories have come on left-handed tracks; hung in that direction on last month's visits to Kempton and he duly underperformed; should run better around here and this mark isn't beyond him. |
7/1 |
|
5th 3 |
23rd Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Perhaps needed the run in C&D event nine days ago on return from break; largely productive over hurdles/fences otherwise this term, winning five times; good chance if tapping back into that progress. |
6/1 |
|
4th 4 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Has enjoyed an excellent campaign, winning three times over hurdles in the autumn and also successful in handicaps at Lingfield (2m, good) and Plumpton (2m1f, soft) on his first two starts over fences; freshened up since a lesser run at Newbury over Christmas. |
12/1 |
3/1
Form: 5-1112 BF
Last run: 78 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
Won his first three chases (2m-2m4f on good/soft); lost his unbeaten record over the larger obstacles when only second of three at 4-7 at Aintree on Boxing Day but it wasn't a true test as the fences in the home straight were omitted due to a low sun; no surprise were he to resume his progression back from an 11-week break. |
3/1 |
|
3 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Unexposed 5yo who attracted support before staying on well to make winning seasonal/chase debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good; Mavis Pike fifth) last month; still looked a touch raw that day and should have a good bit more to offer, particularly over this longer trip; big player. |
9/4 |
7/1
Form: -934F3
Last run: 40 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Two wins over hurdles (good/yielding); useful form in defeat over fences this season, cutting out a lot of the running before fading into third over the extended 2m4f here (good to soft) last time; shaped similarly over 2m3f at Doncaster in December and this slightly shorter trip could suit. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
2nd Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 110y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Successful twice over hurdles; novice chase form this season includes a Grade 2 effort (2m4f); starting to weaken when taking a late fall over 2m6f most recently; interesting off current mark back down in distance. |
13/2 |
|
9th 4 |
25th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 44y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Mixed form in handicap hurdles last season but he won at Doncaster (2m3f, good) last November and was third of 14 here (2m4f, good) in April when last seen; has shown promise on soft ground; not bred for fences but this prominent racer is not discounted on his chase debut. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £13.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £14.05 |
| Trifecta | £45.10 |
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