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Standard To SlowVirgin Bet Handicap (London Sprint Series Qualifier)
- Prize money: £3140.4
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 6
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
11/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.50
- Place: £1.80
Form: 351333 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
25th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Four-time winner on AW in Britain and made a successful Irish debut from the front in game fashion over 6f at Laytown; up 5lb for that, but well drawn and likely to go forward and give it another good go. |
5/1 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
12st 0lb |
Four-time AW winner in Britain (three times at Kempton); front-runner makes his Irish debut after narrow success over 6f in July; 3lb higher now; market can reveal expectations. |
6/1 |
|
1st 8 (5) |
2nd Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Dual C&D winner (made all both times), including when beating Travel Agent in April; below his best on turf next time but he's been placed on the AW in both starts since; contender. |
4/1 |
16/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 0159-4 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (6) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Triple AW winner who completed a double at Lingfield (6f) in April; now 1lb lower than for the latest success but he's been up and down since and has struggled in three turf runs this season; others preferred. |
8/1 |
|
5th 4 (7) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Seems happier on the AW than turf and is back down to his last winning mark; the eyeshield worn for his consistent string of efforts in the spring is also back, so there are reasons for optimism. |
10/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 5-8245
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (3) |
7th May 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
C&D win last June off a 2lb higher mark; has run some good races on AW this year, most recently finishing a close third of 11 at Kempton four weeks ago (6f); solid contender. |
3/1 |
|
3rd 8 (1) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
2lb lower than when gaining her only success at Windsor (5f, good to firm) last June and has the inside stall, but she does seem best at the minimum trip. |
14/1 |
|
5th 5 (2) |
5th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Fair second over C&D in January but she was unable to build on it at Chelmsford 12 days ago; up in class today and others are preferred. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 123023 D
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 1 (2) |
2nd Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time winner over 6f at Newcastle for former yard; three heavy defeats for this one and limited appeal for now. |
14/1 |
|
10th 3 (11) |
28th Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Won three 6f handicaps at Newcastle over the winter when trained by Richard Spencer; two heavy defeats since joining this yard and risky, for all he's dropping in class this time. |
16/1 |
|
11th 12 (6) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Three Newcastle wins for Richard Spencer over the winter, latterly off 5lb lower, and remained competitive before changing hands for 5,000gns; usual tongue-tie/blinkers absent for his new yard latest (same again here), when well below par on turf. |
10/1 |
4/1
Form: 2-5211 D
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 5 (10) |
17th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Has better strike-rate on AW but doubled his turf tally at Chepstow (7f, good) in June and won't be far away if in similar form after three-month break. |
10/1 |
|
1st 1 (6) |
15th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
In good form on AW this year and he carried on the good work back on turf when finishing second of nine at Nottingham 12 days ago (6f, good); the return to 7f looks a positive and he looks a strong contender. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 1 (11) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 18y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won twice on the AW over 7f in February and has gone close on his last two starts, including over this trip 28 days ago; has form on turf and this prominent-racer has claims. |
3/1 |
25/1
Form: 755150 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 11 (9) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
Four-time course winner (6f/7f) who has finished runner-up in two of his last three starts, including at Wolverhampton 12 days ago; blinkers replace a visor and he's considered returned to 6f. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 7 (7) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Dual AW winner this year (7f/6f); gave good account when second to odds-on rival in Lingfield classified (7f) last month but was safely held in a recent handicap over that C&D and, on balance, others here look stronger. |
10/1 |
50/1
Form: 74-760
Last run: 47 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 (1) |
5th Oct 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 6 |
9st 11lb |
Won two Class 6 handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) in August, the first of those under Hope Regan; the handicapper came down hard, although he was still close up at Brighton two runs back; weakened at Windsor since, having held every chance. |
9/2 |
|
5th 8 (10) |
7th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 12y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Won two Class 6 handicaps at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) last month; ran creditably in a better race at Brighton two weeks ago and is still in form; minor money perhaps his best hope all the same. |
9/2 |
|
6th 5 (12) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Had been expensive to follow but he ended a losing run at Chepstow (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago when more positive tactics were deployed; unpenalised when bolting up back at Chepstow on Tuesday and he is effectively 11lb higher today; slower ground shouldn't be an issue but this will require a good deal more. |
3/1 |
7/1
Form: 73-375 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (3) |
21st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
His ability isn't in question at this level but he has refused to race in two of his last five appearances and can't be supported with confidence. |
6/1 |
|
3 (7) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Refused to race here in May but he has since won over C&D and posted a good third of ten in 6f AW Lingfield handicap when hindered by a customary slow start; likely player if on his A-game again. |
3/1 |
7/2
Form: 293231 CD
Last run: 3 days
W: 9st 11lb
8 yo Colt
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 (2) |
18th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Multiple AW wins include two over this C&D, although his most recent success came on turf in April; has taken rather a drastic wrong turn since, though, and refitting cheekpieces (now discarded) made no difference back on this track last time. |
14/1 |
|
6th 5 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Ten-time winner who is effective here but last three runs have been very underwhelming. |
33/1 |
|
12th 7 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Scored over C&D in December off 2lb lower and landed his tenth career win at Bath (5f, good) in April; last of eight though over C&D when last seen and vulnerable to younger rivals. |
28/1 |
11/4
Form: 051-21 D
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 8lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 7 (4) |
21st Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
C&D winner who hasn't shown much lately, but is back off the same mark as when successful at Lingfield (6f, Polytrack) in February and is better drawn than he was back here last time; worth a second look, especially if backed. |
10/1 |
|
8th 11 (11) |
1st Jun 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Took advantage of a sliding mark round Lingfield in the winter (last four wins come there but is fine on Tapeta); off the boil since and this is a bit tougher; would want to see some support tonight. |
20/1 |
|
11th 3 (1) |
21st May 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
In good form at Lingfield during the winter and is a bit of specialist over 6f there (112121), but he has won over this C&D; latest Kempton effort not hard to forgive given his record at that track and could easily bounce back; shortlisted. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 067-19 CD
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (1) |
30th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Gained his second success over C&D when winning here in January off a mark 5lb higher than today's; held in five starts since but he didn't shape badly when returned to 5f at Lingfield (AW) last time and has to enter calculations returned to this trip. |
2/1 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Multiple 6f winner and he is on a good mark at present; whether this sharp 5f will see him to best effect is a moot point though. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £70.60 |
| Straight Forecast | £69.30 |
| Tricast | £601.57 |
| Trifecta | £1063.20 |
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