14.35
Good To FirmVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Handicap
- Prize money: £23193
- 0m 6f 0y
- Class 2
- 15 runners
Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 265620 C
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 12lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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25th 23 (12) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Best known for his AW exploits but he is fine on turf and has a lower mark in this sphere; went desperately close at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago, a race in which the first two pulled clear in the closing stages from a subsequent winner; 2lb ahead of the handicapper and he was successful on his only visit to Goodwood; interesting. |
16/1 |
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2nd 1 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
10st 0lb |
Unraced on turf this year and his best form has come on AW; however, he has a lower mark on grass and was third in a Listed race at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last August; capable of playing a leading role. |
6/1 |
Form: 104303 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (7) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
Ran on well when third in a C&D handicap last month; not in the same form when down the field in the Stewards' Cup last week; not discounted in these slightly calmer waters. |
6/1 |
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24th 16 (22) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
6f winner at Thirsk (good) in May and back at a similar level when a keeping-on third behind Dubai Bling at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should run his race but others are perhaps better treated. |
20/1 |
Form: 746304 CD
Last run: 28 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (4) |
2nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 17y Class 1 |
9st 1lb |
Five wins in a busy 2yo campaign, notably the Listed Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar (6f, good to soft) in October; retains ability but others bring stronger claims. |
25/1 |
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15th 4 (15) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 1 |
9st 3lb |
Five wins in a stellar 2025 included the Redcar Two Year Old Trophy, but his form has plateaued this season; ran respectably in Listed race at Epsom on Oaks day but he'll need much more to figure here. |
66/1 |
Form: -56310 CD
Last run: 71 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19th 26 (8) |
20th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Listed winner in France; mostly rather vulnerable in handicaps for this yard, including over C&D in May, but he didn't get much of a run behind Fandom at Thirsk (good) next time and confirmed he was on the way back when leading near the line at Goodwood (also 6f, soft) two weeks ago; has quite a bit more to do under a penalty (3lb badly in). |
28/1 |
Form: 1-3395 D
Last run: 135 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back. |
10/1 |
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9th 12 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
Form: 770020 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Gelded prior to his reappearance and he started 2026 with a pair of AW wins; tougher going on turf this summer but he has been in deep races and his latest second at Ascot (6f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time) has worked out well; runs off the same mark and commands respect. |
5/1 |
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2nd 1 (7) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Only seventh when favourite for this race last year; posted two successive career bests on AW in February and March but those efforts haven't been matched since, on the last three occasions in turf handicaps; drops in grade with cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie. |
12/1 |
Form: 0-6090 CD
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (17) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Has relatively low mileage and wasn't beaten far in the Stewards' Cup three weeks ago; this looks too competitive once again though. |
25/1 |
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9th 20 (14) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Still has low mileage and is proven over C&D but he has come up well short in deep races since winning here last August; hood left off this time; others look safer. |
33/1 |
Form: 0-4458 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 (10) |
1st Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 7y Class 2 |
9st 12lb |
He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023, but he's started for Robert Cowell with a trio of creditable efforts in competitive handicaps; could click for this yard at some point. |
15/2 |
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5th 3 (5) |
26th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 10lb |
He hasn't won since a Listed success at York (6f, soft) in October 2023; in the meantime he has often attracted support, favourite in the 2024 Stewards' Cup and last season's Ayr Gold Cup; two perfectly creditable efforts for Robert Cowell this year and he showed promise in one Tapeta run last spring; not discounted for a trainer who runs four. |
6/1 |
Form: -30398 C
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (10) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
10st 2lb |
Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over 5f here last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; he has offered more than enough this year to think he had trained on and his mark is slowly dropping; gelded since latest start and one to consider back up to 6f; cheekpieces worn on last two starts are now discarded. |
14/1 |
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9th 11 (9) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Useful 2yo, winning the Windsor Castle over C&D last June and running creditably in Group 2 company on a couple of occasions; two sound efforts this year, including in first-time cheekpieces at Sandown (5f, good) eight days ago; this test should suit and he's a possible. |
6/1 |
Form: 107421 D
Last run: 44 days
W: 9st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (7) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 6y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day. |
11/2 |
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2nd 14 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope. |
14/1 |
Form: 299228 BF
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 16 (2) |
28th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Novice winner who is threatening to win his first handicap having been denied narrowly this month by Naana's Sparkle and Twilight Calls; a late bump didn't help his cause last time at Newmarket and the visor (on for last three races) is working well; possibilities. |
12/1 |
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2nd 4 (9) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Lightly raced 4yo; yet to win a handicap but he's finished runner-up on both turf and AW, with Sunday's close call at Southwell (5f, AW) representing improvement; ahead of the handicapper and holds obvious claims; stable also run Twilight Calls. |
7/1 |
Form: 0-0514 D BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 9st 2lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (9) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 6 |
10st 2lb |
Can be hard to predict but he's a five-time winner after his narrow C&D success here recently (led late on); every chance at these weights with something similar. |
11/4 |
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1st 1 (11) |
14th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 6f 20y Class 4 |
10st 3lb |
Bettered disappointing seasonal debut when fifth of seven at Goodwood (6f, soft) last month and is now back on same mark as when dead-heating at 80-1 at Chelmsford in the autumn but others have more convincing profiles. |
14/1 |
Form: -32220 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (15) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Both wins on AW; 0-9 on grass but cheekpieces seem to have bucked him up of late and he was very close to breaking his turf duck at Salisbury before making late inroads into Another Abbot's lead over this C&D last time; weighted to be thereabouts with that one and can't be ruled out. |
11/2 |
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2nd 2 (5) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 3 |
9st 11lb |
Scored twice (5f/6f) on AW in 2025 and in excellent form of late since the cheekpieces went on, beaten a nose in 6f Salisbury handicap last time; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb with the headgear retained. |
11/2 |
Form: 1-3099 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (1) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 10y Class 4 |
9st 12lb |
All four wins at 6f but was a good third over 5f at Ascot last spring and the way he travelled in the lead for a long way in a competitive 6f handicap at Newmarket last weekend suggests he should be fine back at the minimum trip; well drawn to attack against the rail but any easing of the ground may not help his cause (best form on good/good to firm). |
10/1 |
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9th 1 (10) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
All four wins at 6f and not on an impossible mark even with top weight; however, he's not easily trusted after his last two efforts. |
16/1 |
Form: 071790 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (4) |
10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 12y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Smart on his day, as when runner-up to a top 6f handicapper at York (good) last October, and he saw off Desert Cop, Badri and Diligently in some style over C&D in May, despite being switched twice; not so good in two runs since but he's too talented to overlook back on this track. |
25/1 |
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9th 10 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
First win for nearly two years when he picked up a Windsor handicap (6f, good to firm) off 3lb lower in May and his subsequent effort at Chester, when never competitive, was a puzzling one a fortnight ago; same mark but it would not be a big surprise if he bounced back. |
20/1 |
Betting Forcast
11/1 Ferrous, 8/1 Fandom, 10/1 Ardisia, 10/1 Toyotomi, 11/1 Lakers, 6/1 Fast Track Harry, 7/1 Flash Harry, 7/1 Purosangue, 14/1 Havana Hurricane, 9/1 Strike Red, 13/2 Rappers Delight, 25/1 Jungle Drums, 14/1 Sudden Flight, 33/1 Zoulu Chief, 25/1 Purest Time
Verdict
Returned to handicap level, C&D scorer ARDISIA (nap) looks particularly interesting. Last year’s winner Flash Harry is next on the shortlist, ahead of his stablemate Fast Track Harry and the reasonably solid Fandom.[Steve Boow]
Selections
The Guardian:
Purosangue