19.30
Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Novice Stakes (GBBPlus Race)
- Prize money: £6480
- 1m 3f 219y
- Class 3
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
1/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.15
- Place: £1.02
Form: 1 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 (2) |
5th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 1 |
9st 7lb |
Brilliant hurdler in his prime before developing serious jumping issues; unbeaten in 1m4f novices at Southwell (6-4) and here (1-7) when switched to the Flat early this year; now takes on a considerably higher calibre of rival, and he's bottom of the pack on ratings, but he's been unextended on the Flat thus far and may still have superstar qualities. |
7/2 |
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1st 1 (4) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 12lb |
Superstar hurdler on his day and one of the best-known horses in training; having developed serious jumping issues, he was switched to the Flat in Southwell contest (1m4f) last month and showed his class by producing an impressive performance that is backed up by the figures; sets a tall standard en route to Group targets. |
1/6 |
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1st 3 (12) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Last jumps campaign started well but ended badly, as he took back-to-back falls at Cheltenham/Aintree and then laboured when he did complete at Punchestown; suffered another tumble on his reappearance in the Fighting Fifth in November, which has prompted this switch to the Flat in the hope of restoring confidence levels ahead of a possible bid to regain the Champion Hurdle crown he won in 2023. |
7/4 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 1- D
Last run: 179 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 (5) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 219y Class 4 |
10st 1lb |
Made winning debut at Southwell (1m4f) just under a year ago but has become disappointing in handicaps this season; eased in grade today and still has plenty of time to get career back on track but it takes a leap of faith to support him. |
10/1 |
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6th 8 (9) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 218y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who ran well behind Constitution Hill in AW novice event on reappearance; rather disappointing in handicaps since but may stage a turnaround if he settles; raced too freely last time. |
10/1 |
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6th 7 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Made a winning debut at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last September and finished a 2l second of eight behind Constitution Hill in a novice over this C&D in March; however, he didn't get home when sent off favourite on his handicap debut at Newbury (2m) and was tailed off at Ascot (1m4f) in May; returning to the AW may help. |
12/1 |
66/1
- Place: £6.00
Form: 2
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (4) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Not as good as Star Artist over hurdles; been offering more on the Flat, appreciating the step up to this trip when having Star Artist behind in Constitution Hill's Kempton race last time; handicaps will likely be her time to shine after this. |
5/2 |
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3rd 8 (3) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Modest maiden hurdler; fared best of the rest behind easy winner at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last week on Flat debut, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; needs big improvement on form, however. |
66/1 |
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2nd 4 (4) |
16th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Regressive, ex-Irish hurdler who's struggled in four runs for her new yard, who also saddle Laravie; will do very well to get involved. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: 62
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
8th Sep 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Successful on his first three starts over hurdles (2m) in 2024 (including Haydock Grade 2) but pulled up on last two outings; has since shown fair form without winning on the Flat this summer so this former point winner can't be discounted now going chasing. |
7/2 |
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5th 5 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Grade 2 novice hurdle winner in November 2024 before twice pulled up in that sphere; absent 356 days before three AW runs over 1m3f/1m4f this February/March to start his career under Flat rules, twice behind Constitution Hill no less and he did show significant ability; 1m6f should suit on this handicap debut; one to note. |
4/1 |
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4th 4 (2) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Useful, having shown best hurdles form with Grade 2 novice win; not in same league as Constitution Hill in that sphere and duly proved no threat to that rival at Southwell on Flat debut, finishing midfield; bagged a silver medal there (1m3f) since, however, and again has place claims. |
12/1 |
66/1
Form: 8
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (3) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Fair hurdler who's finished well held in a couple of AW novice events this year, latterly behind Keep It Cool; this more realistic for a yard just getting going for the season but his immediate future probably lies in the hands of the handicapper. |
10/1 |
|
5th 5 (8) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Vastly inferior to Constitution Hill and Roadlesstravelled over hurdles; duly finished behind those two opponents at Southwell on the switch to this code; faces another stiff task. |
66/1 |
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8th 9 (8) |
20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Lightly raced winning hurdler but not in the same league as some of these in that scene; Flat/AW debut. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-5
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (2) |
5th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Well beaten after racing too freely on turf last month but has the hood refitted today and is now only 1lb higher than for narrow C&D win on handicap debut in April; could have a say. |
10/1 |
66/1
Form: 677-
Last run: 173 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 13 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
He was having just his second handicap run when comfortably seeing off six rivals at Haydock (1m6f, good; for today's rider) 24 days ago; unlikely his revised mark will prove beyond him in time; shortlist material. |
13/2 |
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1st 7 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Lightly raced 6yo; good bumper performer (two places before 1m5f Fontwell win in March 2025); fair runs at up to 1m4f on the AW on the Flat so far, beaten 10l by Constitution Hill over 1m4f at Kempton in March; chance back up in trip on second handicap start. |
3/1 |
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6th 9 (3) |
20th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Useful bumper winner; has been brought along steadily in this sphere, a patiently ridden seventh in 1m4f Kempton novice 26 days ago; looks capable of a fair bit better now going handicapping and not without interest. |
9/1 |
20/1
Form: 84/ BF
Last run: 489 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 2 (4) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 179y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Showed some ability in two maidens (1m/1m2f) in autumn 2024 for Owen Burrows; absent 489 days, gelded and changed stables before his last of eight in a novice at Kempton (1m4f; 16-1) 19 days ago, which is not the strongest recommendation but he could easily have needed that run, has better chance going handicapping and wears first-time headgear. |
12/1 |
|
8th 7 (7) |
25th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Showed some ability (RPRs 70 and 69) in maidens over 1m on turf and 1m2f on AW in autumn 2024 for Owen Burrows; absent and gelded since; has joined Andrew Balding, who also runs Classical Allusion; possibly open to improvement; the betting may offer further guidance. |
20/1 |
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4th 11 (4) |
21st Nov 2024 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £1.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £1.79 |
| Trifecta | £27.10 |
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