14.40
GoodVirgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £20812
- 2m 5f 0y
- Class 2
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.30
- Place: £5.00
Form: 15284P
Last run: 49 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
18th Sep 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Four-time hurdle winner (2m-2m5f; stays 3m), most recently when battling on well in a Kempton handicap (2m5f, good) off 4lb lower in March; looks the type to do better over fences and unlikely to lack fitness on reappearance; strong claims on chase debut. |
11/8 |
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1st 6 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 3lb |
All three wins in maiden/novice company (2m and 2m3f) but not far away in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) in December and soft ground was a query when pulled up in that grade since; below market expectations in his sole handicap (2m) but capable of better back at 2m5f. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 421122 CD BF
Last run: 58 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 125
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
25th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 3 |
11st 6lb |
Made good progress over hurdles last season, signing off with close second in competitive Kempton handicap (2m5f, good) in March; has fitness to prove on chasing debut but could quite plausibly have more improvement to come over fences. |
9/4 |
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2nd 9 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has done well since handicapping, winning his first two over C&D (both on good) but showing stamina reserves when running well at about 3m since (soft and heavy); up a further 4lb but shouldn't have a problem with the return to a sharper test; on the premises. |
6/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.00
Form: 1222-3
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 3m 0f 10y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Fairly useful hurdler who was having her first British start over fences when third of four, beaten 10l, at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month; her jumping didn't convince that day but maybe returning cheekpieces can help. |
4/1 |
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3rd 1 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Sole win came in a Huntingdon 2m maiden hurdle in January last year, but she has a string of respectable placed efforts since and wasn't beaten through lack of stamina on her first try beyond 3m latest; appears to be on a tough mark but may improve for going back over fences, having run well in France in March 2024 on her sole previous chase start; handles most ground. |
4/1 |
|
9th 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Consistent sort but she's won just once (a maiden last January) from 13 starts; rallied into a remote second here (good) last time, so perhaps a first attempt beyond that 2m5f will help the cause. |
15/2 |
9/1
Form: 645441 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
4th Oct 2026 Good 1m 7f 214y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Consistent handicap hurdler last term, winning once (over 2m1f at Newcastle); has something to find with his two rivals on ratings, so chance depends on whether he shows improvement for the switch to fences. |
5/1 |
|
4th 2 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Versatile trip-wise as his recent run of solid form has been from 1m7f to 3m; should give his running but does look vulnerable off this high a mark in this strong a race. |
10/1 |
|
4th 11 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Has won at about this trip but he was well beaten in this race last year and, despite a 2m1f win at Newcastle last time out, he could have his work cut out at this competitive level. |
9/1 |
8/1
Form: 2331-
Last run: 373 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 12 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won the second of two starts in Britain, a maiden at Fontwell (about 2m2f, good to soft); has been off for over a year since and makes handicap debut in a tough race but a market move would be interesting. |
8/1 |
|
24 |
7th Mar 2026 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 7lb |
|
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 8-11P6
Last run: 70 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 126
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
4th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 1y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
3-10 over hurdles; ended last season with two good runs, the latter a close third at Wincanton (2m5f, good); swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers and has good 5lb claimer Freddie Keighley enlisted today; shortlisted. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 82y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Won two small-field handicaps at 2m (good to soft) in the autumn; hasn't kicked on, though latest run at Kempton was more encouraging and 2m5f is worth persevering with. |
9/2 |
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6th 8 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Won two small-field handicaps at 2m (good to soft) in the autumn but he hasn't gone on in two hurdle runs since and had a go on the AW recently; trip query over this far and has more to prove than some. |
14/1 |
12/1
Form: 551144
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who gave it a good shot from the front when third in competitive Sandown handicap (2m4f, good) last month; eased in grade here and will be fine over the shorter trip; major contender. |
9/4 |
|
3rd 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who recovered from a jumping error at third-last flight to take fourth in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) there weeks ago; also suited by 2m4f and this track; considered each-way. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has won at this trip but last four runs have been over further and he hasn't kicked on from his Musselburgh win in January (2m4f, good to soft; 3lb lower); probably has little margin for error mark-wise and unlikely the same is true about some of his rivals. |
25/1 |
11/2
Form: 3UFU25 D BF
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
15th Oct 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 135y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Unseated and fell last November on his last two chase attempts, but a prior effort at Cheltenham was much better and he's been placed in three warm handicap hurdles since; big chance if he jumps round safely. |
4/5 |
|
3rd 4 |
1st Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 108y |
11st 7lb |
Six hurdle wins in Britain; some solid runs in defeat in quality handicaps since his last win including at Plumpton last time; needs more but shouldn't be far away either. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Good second in major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) in January, putting a few non-completions (fences/hurdles) behind him; has performed below market expectations in two starts since but is a likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: -34352
Last run: 21 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 140
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
20th Oct 2026 Good 2m 4f 15y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Made all in an introductory hurdle at Haydock (2m, soft) in December 2024 and ran well when runner-up to Hold The Serve at Kempton (2m5f; RPR 140) in February, but his form tailed off thereafter; last of three (beaten 49l) on sole attempt over fences; it's back to basics now for seasonal reappearance. |
9/4 |
|
5th 1 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Skelton runner on a losing run of nine; up and down over hurdles this season and tried chasing the once in December; latest Kempton run when behind some of these wasn't overly encouraging and his trainer now turns to cheekpieces; still couldn't put a line through him. |
11/2 |
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9th 1 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Has won maiden and introductory hurdles; running well either side of one chase run and he was the only one to pose any threat to a progressive type over C&D (good to soft; Fasol fourth and held) last month; up 2lb to a career-high mark but still early days in handicaps; not far away. |
8/1 |
8/1
Form: 4114 BF
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 128
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
24th Sep 2026 Good 2m 7f 207y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
Won twice in novice company last autumn (2m4f/2m3f) and form of subsequent Hereford handicap fourth (2m3f, soft) worked out well; returned from break wirh lesser effort in March (2m5f) but moves up in trip again for this seasonal return and could still have significant potential. |
8/1 |
|
10th 7 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Progressive novice; two wins at about 2m4f (good to soft and good) in the autumn; useful fourth on handicap debut at Hereford (extended 2m4f, soft) considering the first two have done better since; remains with potential and this quicker ground can suit. |
8/1 |
|
1st 7 |
26th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, yielding) in February, after which he was sold for £105,000, and he kept on for fourth of ten on rules debut in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter three weeks ago (2m, good; 18-1); the step up in trip looks a positive move and he's one to consider. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: -161P6 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 138
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 |
17th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Very useful for Olly Murphy at his best but seemed badly to lose his way last season and was sold for £15,000 in the spring; starts off for Chester Williams on a dangerous mark, though, and looks interesting, even though he'd appeal more at about 2m4f. |
10/1 |
|
1 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 28y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
But disappointing in four runs over hurdles since a spell chasing; has dropped to a good mark as a result and better run last time; down in grade; could go well. |
5/1 |
|
4th 3 |
17th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 5f 91y Class 2 |
11st 11lb |
Easily made all in this last year when 5lb higher and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's struggled for form over fences/hurdles since winning a novice chase at Kelso in December. |
11/1 |
33/1
Form: 626848
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
11st 6lb |
Bounced back to form with ready win in valuable race at Plumpton (3m1f, good) in April, and encountered traffic before keeping on for fourth at Haydock (3m, good; behind Al Sayah) 16 days ago; remains of strong interest. |
3/1 |
|
4th 13 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
10st 4lb |
Had one wind operation last November and another this March; surged back from a lean spell with 5l win at Plumpton (3m1f, good) three weeks ago on a rare run in cheekpieces, which are retained, but today's 7lb higher mark in a warm race demands a career best. |
3/1 |
|
1st 11 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Had further wind surgery prior to a poor effort last time (2m5f) but may benefit from this step back up in trip and he has become attractively treated, being 3lb below the mark he defied in October (2m7f); Harry Skelton prefers him over the improving Top Guy; interesting. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 123/3/ D
Last run: 833 days
W: 11st 10lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 136
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 |
14th Mar 2026 Good 2m 5f 0y Class 2 |
11st 10lb |
Two hurdle wins include a Grade 2 novice and he wasn't too far away in a Grade 1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) in April 2022; seen only once since, when third on handicap debut at Newbury in late 2023, but 6lb lower now and worth a market check; was ready to run in December. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
2nd Dec 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 118y Class 2 |
11st 13lb |
took keen hold, towards rear on inner |
15/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £133.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £95.40 |
| Tricast | £532.21 |
| Trifecta | £1459.30 |
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