March 30 / 16.10 Kempton (AW)

16.10

Standard To Slow

Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap

  • Prize money: £4123.2
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 6 runners
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Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1-6464 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3373-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-13 in handicaps since winning a maiden at Newcastle in November 2024; however, he's produced positive performances on his last two starts and could be in the mix off a career-low mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Lingfield

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Has generally been consistent this year, winning for the first time on turf at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April; recorded a rare blip at Leicester last month but back on track when runner-up at Ayr (7f, good to firm) 12 days ago; respected.

11/4

2nd

4

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Some good form this spring prior to winning at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month; flopped at Leicester (7f, good to firm) 11 days ago but he shouldn't be written off today.

13/2

8th

4

(4)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Tattie Bogle

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Gained a deserved victory in 7f Musselburgh handicap ten days ago; up 2lb but this consistent front-runner ought to be in the shake-up again.

4/1

3rd
3 (3)
Shamacid

10/1

Form: 234-86

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden who was down the field in January in his first two handicaps but he's been gelded since and is on a competitive mark on his best novice/maiden form; not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(7)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Kempton (AW)

Shamacid

9st 10lb

J: Katrine Holm

T: S Woods

0-12 but runner-up five times and went down by a nose and a neck following a gelding operation here two starts ago (form boosted since); this kind of trip has stretched him in the past, though; jockey Katrine Holm seeks first winner.

10/1

2nd

4

(6)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:42 Southwell (AW)

Shamacid

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: S Woods

No wins in 11 but his first run after a gelding operation and in a tongue-tie when going down narrowly in a close finish at Kempton (7f); mark untouched so every chance with a repeat.

3/1

3rd

3

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Shamacid

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

Ten-race maiden who was down the field in January in his first two handicaps but he's been gelded since and is on a competitive mark on his best novice/maiden form; not ruled out in a first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: 26-424 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Beaten on his last 14 starts going back to last January but he's often run well in that time, including over C&D and when a very close fourth at Newcastle in February last time; there's every chance he'll be bang there.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Straight A

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Mid-division on both starts here (2024); solid AW campaign has been carried over to turf with seconds at Doncaster (7f) and Redcar (1m) on last two outings, beaten a nose last time, and those put him firmly in the mix.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away.

7/1

2nd

4

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, finishing fourth of six in 7f Kempton handicap 33 days ago; possibilities.

8/1

Form: 11600- CD

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
5yo who has had several different stables during his light career; well beaten at Galway last autumn on final two outings but he's well worth a second look today given he's 2-2 on AW, the latest of those wins coming over C&D last February; makes stable debut with new trainer's horses running well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(4)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Our Dagger

8st 13lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Adrian Wintle

5yo who has had several different stables during his light career; well beaten at Galway last autumn on final two outings but he's well worth a second look today given he's 2-2 on AW, the latest of those wins coming over C&D last February; makes stable debut with new trainer's horses running well.

6/1

6th
5 (6)
Lunanova

14/1

Form: 16959-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won three times, the latest two for the Newland/Insole yard, at Brighton last summer; however, she was below her best in the autumn and sold for 3,500gns in October; revival required on this stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Lingfield

Lunanova

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times over 1m at Brighton last summer but has lost her way; finished last on her two starts this term, for new yard.

33/1

10th

5

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lunanova

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three over 1m at Brighton last summer, latterly off a 1lb lower mark, before losing her way; a poor comeback effort for her new yard four weeks ago leaves her hard to recommend.

25/1

6th

5

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Lunanova

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Luke Dace

Won three times, the latest two for the Newland/Insole yard, at Brighton last summer; however, she was below her best in the autumn and sold for 3,500gns in October; revival required on this stable debut.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £14.20
Straight Forecast £20.42
Trifecta £60.80

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Me Tarzan

SPOTLIGHT:

Our Dagger

POSTDATA:

Straight A

The Star:

Tattie Bogle

NEWMARKET:

Shamacid

The Times:

Me Tarzan

The Guardian:

Me Tarzan

D Express:

Me Tarzan

RP RATINGS:

Our Dagger

Telegraph:

Our Dagger

The Sun:

Our Dagger

Daily Mail:

Straight A

Daily Mirror:

Straight A

Daily Record:

Straight A