16.15
StandardSky Sports Racing Virgin 512 Handicap (Div I)
- Prize money: £5338.68
- 0m 5f 6y
- Class 4
- 8 runners
Runners: 8 runners
Type: Flat AW
Surface: Polytrack
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/1 (Won)
- Win: £7.10
- Place: £2.40
Form: 79-113 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (2) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Made all twice in a row this spring (including over C&D on good to firm) and bounced back from his third of six at Yarmouth for another front-running win at Lingfield (5f, AW) last Monday; had plenty in hand last time and he's 5lb well in under a 5lb penalty; could prove tough to catch. |
6/5 |
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1st 3 (8) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
Has won on the AW but off a much lower mark and all his best efforts have come on turf, including two wins in the spring; looked like the handicapper may have caught up again when third to Michaela's Boy last time and he's drawn wide today. |
6/1 |
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3rd 5 (1) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner; chasing a hat-trick after wins at Bath (5f, firm) and Hamilton (5f, good to firm); a 6lb rise asks more of him but dangerous to discount. |
5/2 |
4/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: 6/0234 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (3) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Consistent since returning from 18 months off; easy to argue he's happier on the AW than turf, so he's at least entitled to close the gap on Michaela's Boy from Yarmouth on 5lb better terms; the hood comes off today. |
4/1 |
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4th 4 (4) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Promising 2yo; missed 2025 but he has shown he retains plenty of ability with placed efforts at Wolverhampton (5f) and Kempton (6f) on his last two starts; promise in one run on fast turf; respected. |
9/2 |
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3rd 5 (7) |
20th May 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
Sole success came at Chelmsford AW in August 2024 and missed all of last year; showed he was on the way back when runner-up to an improver at Wolverhampton (5f) last month; steps up in trip and should run well. |
9/2 |
14/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: -42259 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 (7) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 3y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Went close off slightly higher marks on consecutive starts in May (6f/5f) and comes here after two respectable 5f thirds at Lingfield (AW/turf) last month; no surprise if he features. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 (4) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 4f 217y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Just 1-16 but his win was over C&D (good) last summer; has been up and down this season but he had a near-miss at Goodwood in May and was a fair third on AW here last time; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid. |
11/2 |
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3rd 8 (5) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Poor effort last time will need forgiving but he's always been capable of the odd stinker; better drawn than for two runs here early in the year and it wouldn't be a shock to see him bounce back. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 262526 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 (4) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Unplaced on last two starts but hasn't run badly and he's 4lb lower than when runner-up over C&D (good) in June; capable of having a big say. |
4/1 |
|
4th 6 (2) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Unbeaten (2-2) under Oisin Murphy until finding traffic in the Windsor race he'd won last summer a fortnight ago; unlikely he'd have won there but he's consistent, fine round here and on a winning mark, so is one to consider. |
4/1 |
|
6th 9 (3) |
22nd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 3 |
9st 4lb |
Won a less-competitive renewal of this last year under Oisin Murphy (currently 2-2 on him), to further enhance a good course record; arrives in good form, remains on a workable mark and holds decent claims once more. |
5/1 |
8/1
Form: 46-244
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 3 (2) |
21st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 18y Class 5 |
9st 13lb |
Second to Jenever over C&D last October but held by that rival at the revised weights; his form has dipped on his last two starts but he's capable of a prominent showing. |
5/1 |
|
5th 7 (4) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
First crack at shy of 6f when well held at Brighton (5.3f) last time; still only has a Tapeta maiden win to his name and has had his moments at the stalls; another furlong would have looked optimal round here. |
8/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
21st Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 4 |
9st 6lb |
His sole success from 12 attempts came in a small-field 6f AW maiden last March; plenty of solid runs in handicaps (turf and AW) since and belatedly dropping to 5f, albeit an extended one, could give him a lift. |
4/1 |
6/1
Form: 1-0552 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (7) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Three-time winner last year, twice on soft ground, who's proved tough to place this season; better effort last time but will need to better that on her AW debut. |
6/1 |
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2nd 2 (4) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Won three times as a 2yo (5f and 6f, soft and good to firm) but not so good in three runs this year. |
11/2 |
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5th 2 (7) |
6th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 1y Class 4 |
9st 10lb |
Won three times as a 2yo (5f and 6f, soft and good to firm); not so good in two runs this time around but this represents a drop in class and going back over 5f should be fine. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 765746 D
Last run: 96 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 9 (6) |
20th Aug 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
No significant impact in his three runs for this yard, although he wasn't beaten far on second occasion; attractively weighted on lots of Irish AW form, so needs a close look; market reference recommended. |
7/1 |
|
6th 5 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 210y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Always behind on last month's stable debut (5f) but wasn't beaten far when sixth of eight at Windsor (6f, good to firm) a fortnight later; needs to make further progress here but should be fine over this trip and is attractively weighted on best Irish form; market reference recommended. |
25/1 |
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6th 7 (5) |
20th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Won at Dundalk (6f, AW) in January but he's not come close to that form since and was was well held on recent stable debut; now goes back up in trip but he's 1-19 on turf and others are preferred. |
25/1 |
7/2
Form: 125671 CD
Last run: 18 days
W: 10st 4lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 (6) |
11th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 4 |
10st 0lb |
Always tended to be hot and cold in the past, so disappointing he didn't fare better at Lingfield (AW) latest given a decent record there; not a lot of wiggle room off this mark and is now tried in first-time cheekpieces (wore blinkers twice as a 2yo). |
6/1 |
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8th 1 (1) |
6th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 5f 6y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Two wins and a close second to his name in four runs over C&D; tended to be hot and cold in the past, twice winning back-to-back, which bodes well after bouncing back off 4lb lower at Yarmouth last time; goes well for Luke Morris too. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 42y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
AW win in January and went close 19 days later; unplaced in both turf starts this spring and he needs to raise his game. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £24.45 |
| Tricast | £113.74 |
| Trifecta | £166.40 |
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