18.00
Standard To SlowVirgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap
- Prize money: £4187.2
- 1m 0f 0y
- Class 5
- 9 runners
Runners: 9 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £2.63
- Place: £1.20
Form: 79-892 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (1) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June; another good AW run when second of nine over 1m at Lingfield 23 days ago but has a career-high mark on likely ground he's yet to prove he handles (all three turf runs on good/good to firm). |
11/2 |
|
2nd 4 (4) |
25th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
All four wins have been on the AW, the last three at Kempton, most recently over 1m in June when last seen off a 4lb lower mark; went close here over 7f in April and can be competitive on his return from a 76-day break. |
11/4 |
|
1st 12 (8) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Justified favouritism in a C&D handicap in April off 5lb lower; beaten a nose at Lingfield later that month and then met trouble in running at Ripon last week; should remain competitive. |
8/1 |
3/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: 055-42
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (10) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
Sole win from 18 starts came in a Wolverhampton maiden in November 2024 (8.5f, AW) but he was placed here off higher marks earlier this year, and has been unfortunate not to go a bit closer on his last two runs; not dismissed in a first-time visor. |
16/1 |
|
8th 7 (4) |
9th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Just 1-17 but he's well handicapped on three placed efforts here over 1m here in the spring; had a major blip at Epsom in July, but he didn't get the breaks at Lingfield (7f, AW) last time and he's in the mix back at this track. |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £1.80
Form: -18866 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (2) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Runner-up three times in a row on AW this April-June, but below-par sixth at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago and he failed to shine when tackling turf last year; has his first outing on grass of 2026. |
10/1 |
|
6th 10 (7) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
Eight-time AW winner who has finished runner-up over C&D in his last three starts including a close call on his penultimate run; should give it another good shot and he's respected. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 (7) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Prolific winner who arrives on the back of three placed efforts over C&D; now 2lb higher but likely to give his running once again. |
13/2 |
12/1
Form: 32415- D BF
Last run: 120 days
W: 8st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (9) |
12th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
C&D winner who arrives in good nick, fifth of 12 in 1m2f handicap here last month; needs considering with cheekpieces added. |
4/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
11th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Polytrack regular who has been kept to 1m since winning over that trip here last November, but he also has winning form over C&D; just 1lb above his last winning mark and high on list with Billy Loughnane aboard for the first time. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 31/0-8 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (2) |
7th Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Two good runs when third at York and second at Newbury (both over 10.5f) for today's rider on last two starts; interesting, although stamina not guaranteed on first run at beyond 1m3f. |
9/1 |
|
2nd 2 (1) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Lightly raced 7yo who was creditable third of 14 under Harry Rimell in stronger race than this at York (extended 1m2f, good) last month; good chance off same mark here, assuming he handles the faster ground. |
5/2 |
|
3rd 10 (1) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 4 |
10st 8lb |
1m2f winner on good ground at Nottingham in April (4lb lower) but has dropped his guard the last twice and he's been contesting Class 5s, so this demands a fair bit more even if back in the groove. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 5988-0 D
Last run: 81 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 13 (8) |
24th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Failed to beat a rival in small field last time when bidding for a July course double (1m); his defeat of Born A Rebel in June ended a losing spell that stretched back nearly two years; others preferred. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (7) |
31st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Has turned things around with cheekpieces added this summer, finishing runner-up at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) before scoring in similar conditions over C&D six weeks ago; this is tougher off 3lb higher but that was a brave win last time and he remains well treated on his old form; shortlisted. |
9/2 |
|
1st 11 (9) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Endured a fair spell in the doldrums until cheekpieces woke him up when chasing home Siam Fox at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago; very well handicapped if that signals a revival in his fortunes. |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 37-329
Last run: 33 days
W: 8st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (8) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Winless since striking on handicap debut for Charlie Johnston last March; has over 4l to make up on Hove Ranger from Lingfield 44 days ago (was beaten when short of room closing stages); others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
6th 4 (1) |
17th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Fair third at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in May but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 15l at Epsom last month; now drops back in grade but overall record is 1-20 and he comes with risks attached. |
10/1 |
|
8th 7 (1) |
1st Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Good AW effort when beaten a head for this yard in February and it was a fair third at Windsor (also 1m2f) last month; that was just his fourth turf start so maybe he can build on it. |
12/1 |
6/1
Form: /2422-
Last run: 202 days
W: 9st 9lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (6) |
30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Managed only fifth of eight when upped to 1m2f at Windsor (good to firm) two months ago and remains without a win since 2023; continues to edge down the weights but needs to turn a corner. |
10/1 |
|
5th 6 (9) |
1st Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Continues to edge down the weights, but losing run is up to 19 and the application of a tongue-tie made little difference last time; something to prove on his first attempt over this far. |
11/2 |
|
4th 3 (6) |
29th Apr 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Ran just four times last season and was runner-up on three occasions (7f/1m, various ground); down the field on reappearance at Kempton (1m, AW) four weeks ago but may have needed that outing and it will be no surprise if he's in the mix; a tongue-tie is added. |
7/2 |
7/2
Form: 04-452 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 9st 8lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 (10) |
17th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 10lb |
0-13 since a winning debut for Karl Burke; did go close off 5lb higher for this yard at Chelmsford in March (1m) but quiet in subsequent runs. |
33/1 |
|
5th 3 (3) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 216y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Beaten 12 times since his winning debut (for Karl Burke); went close at Chelmsford in March but two runs since have been underwhelming; tongue-tie now reached for. |
16/1 |
|
10th 6 (1) |
12th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Hasn't won since his debut in February last year when trained by Karl Burke; went close when beaten a nose at Chelmsford (1m, AW) in March and if he can reproduce that effort on turf then he would be a player. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £9.90 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.05 |
| Tricast | £31.28 |
| Trifecta | £38.20 |
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