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Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Mostly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 7931- D
Last run: 176 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 9 (4) |
10th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 0lb |
Ended his 2yo campaign with a Leicester nursery win; further progress with his two C&D wins in early April; well beaten in a big-field Ascot handicap in his bid for a four-timer last month; career-best effort required. |
10/1 |
|
19th 9 (20) |
8th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
Fine stamp who is unbeaten since contesting handicaps; made all to land his third such race when defying penalty to score at Kempton (6f, AW; Hallo Spaceboy second, Night Mission fifth) one month ago; also won on turf (good to soft, acts on good) and doesn't have to lead; impossible to ignore in current mood. |
9/1 |
|
1st 8 (3) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 13lb |
Got to the front from his wide stall and was a convincing C&D winner on seasonal debut a week ago; carries 6lb penalty in higher-grade race today but is better drawn this time and could be hard to catch. |
7/2 |
12/1
- Place: £4.10
Form: 670-85
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (6) |
30th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Sharply regressive since winning a soft-ground Bath maiden (5.7f) last autumn, turning in three tame efforts since returned to turf; this is easier again but it's hard to find many positives. |
16/1 |
|
8th 9 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
On a reduced mark; ran well when second at Kempton (6f) in April but he has failed to build on that promise twice since; others stronger. |
16/1 |
|
12th 5 (13) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Sole win from ten starts came in a maiden at Bath (5.5f, soft) in September when trained by Kevin Philippart de Foy; solid effort when runner-up at Kempton last month but he was reported to have run flat at Bath four days later; could bounce back. |
12/1 |
16/1
- Place: £6.90
Form: 6656-
Last run: 181 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (1) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Eight-race maiden who shaped well at Carlisle (7f, good) last month, rallying for fourth having dropped to the rear after being caught wide, leaving the impression the step up to this trip would suit; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 (9) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 195y Class 5 |
8st 7lb |
Seven-race maiden; kept on well for third on seasonal debut at Kempton (6f, AW) in early April but two lesser efforts have followed; back up in trip here; others have more pressing claims. |
20/1 |
|
4th 10 (4) |
26th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
No real improvement for the switch to handicaps; a tongue-tie is now reached for and it needs to give her a lift. |
14/1 |
11/2
Form: 6-2363 CD
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (3) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
String of consistent efforts since her AW win last summer, including from a wide stall back on turf six weeks ago; no obvious reason she won't give her running again in a race in which a few have something to prove. |
9/2 |
|
4th 4 (7) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
One win from 16 starts, over 6f on Kempton AW last August; in the frame on sand six times since but she hardly shifts in the weights; probably handles turf but needs a bit more for the return to this surface if she's to get her head in front again. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 (1) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Her only win from 15 attempts came over this C&D and that was her sole appearance at Kempton; not beaten far off this mark in a Wolverhampton handicap (7f) 16 days ago; each-way shout once more. |
11/2 |
4/1
Form: 64-152 CD BF
Last run: 39 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 7 (5) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Sole win from 17 races was on Kempton AW (6f) in January; new yard when back on turf for last three outings, not far away in two of those but better is needed to win this; his only two attempts over this far did not convince. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 9 (7) |
9th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Kempton (6f, AW) in January and he's on a good mark on his peak AW form; however, he hasn't been at his best back on turf on his first two outings for this stable, and is 0-9 on grass. |
12/1 |
|
9th 6 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Kept busy by previous yard, getting off the mark on Kempton AW (6f) in January; inevitably more exposed than some but he acts on turf and ran well for a long way over C&D this month for his new yard; a likely contender. |
9/1 |
6/1
Form: 46-224
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (2) |
12th May 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Runner-up over 6f here on her return in January, but hasn't kicked on since; stamina for this far remains unproven and she needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference. |
5/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
0-7 in maiden/novice company and hasn't kicked on from her early promise; her mark has dropped 10lb as a result and she makes her handicap debut at a modest level and with Billy Loughnane booked; may now do better. |
6/1 |
|
4th 5 (4) |
16th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
8st 10lb |
Runner-up twice behind odds-on shots since switched to AW this year, latest effort over C&D; hasn't progressed from her promise last May but she's a leading player at the weights. |
5/2 |
10/1
Form: 735-86
Last run: 72 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (7) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Proving an inconsistent maiden and failed to make much impact at Kempton (6f; stable debut) most recently; yard also runs Our Guy, who looks more interesting. |
16/1 |
|
7th 3 (3) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Failed to progress from his debut third when trained by Andrew Balding, lacking the pace to land a telling blow over C&D when last seen in January; sold for 10,000gns since; drops in class for his stable debut and Oisin Murphy booked so better could be forthcoming; headgear worn for all three handicap runs now discarded. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (7) |
19th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
Made a promising debut when third of 11 here (1m) in August, but has gone backwards since and failed to beat a rival in both handicaps with headgear fitted; dropping in trip needs to make a big difference. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 0948-9
Last run: 84 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 (8) |
9th Jun 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
12-race maiden who failed to settle when below par at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) latest; however, seven days earlier he was a close second to Maid In Devon over C&D (good) and can be thereabouts if bouncing back. |
6/1 |
|
5th 1 (2) |
21st May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Possibly not the most straightforward but it was a big run when second of 15 at Salisbury (6f, good; front pair clear) last Thursday; that was a career best and subsequent 3lb nudge could have been worse; previous third over 5f showed this trip is no bother and he's considered. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 7 (4) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Ex-Aidan O'Brien; struggled on his first four starts for this stable but ran better when third in the returning blinkers at Windsor (5f, good to firm) ten days ago; steps back up to 6f and looks a contender. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 930-
Last run: 194 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 (8) |
14th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Took a step forward under more positive tactics when third of 17 at Leicester (7f, good; first-time hood) last month and ran another respectable race at Kempton (7f) two weeks ago; may appreciate this drop back to 6f. |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 (10) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Bungleinthejungle gelding who took a step forward (first-time hood) under more positive tactics when third of 17 in 7f Leicester handicap 17 days ago; not out of things off the same mark with the headgear retained. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 2 (10) |
13th Apr 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Modest juvenile maiden; tongue tied and went freely when ninth of ten on his handicap debut at Kempton (6f) 12 days ago; hood also goes on now. |
14/1 |
14/1
Form: 263-68
Last run: 62 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 (5) |
14th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
A fair sprint maiden at 2yrs but he's failed to fire this term, gelded before coming in last of ten in 6f Kempton handicap 13 days ago; steps up markedly in trip here. |
25/1 |
|
10th 4 (9) |
1st Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Seven-race maiden; gave it a good go from the front at Lingfield in December (5f; blinkered first time) but two disappointing runs have followed; has been gelded since latest run and is down in class with a good apprentice booked so a revival not impossible, for all he carries risk. |
14/1 |
|
8th 2 (3) |
29th Jan 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Six-race maiden; made a bold bid over 5f here last month but the blinkers didn't have the same effect at Chelmsford four weeks ago and they are now discarded; has the best form but vulnerable to anything progressive. |
6/1 |
Non-runners
Jungle Knight
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £55.30 |
| Straight Forecast | £57.08 |
| Tricast | £1389.81 |
| Trifecta | £1597.00 |
Selections
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