Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap

Just about a PB when going down by a neck over 6f at Lingfield last time (well backed); return to 7f looks a good move and he has reasonable claims of going one better off 1lb higher, particularly if gelding operation has the desired effect.

Different proposition when switched to nurseries last year, winning comfortably at Southwell (6f) and Lingfield (7f) under Finley Marsh; highly likely has more to offer at three; trainer took a division of this in 2025.

Very narrow win on nursery debut at Newbury (6f) then twice highly competitive (6f/7f); last race perhaps came too soon; could bounce back, with real hope for AW on breeding.

Only had to do what he did at Ascot on debut (6f; fourth of five) to open his account over this trip at Chelmsford last time; has undergone wind surgery since (yard 4-11 with horses running for the first time following such a procedure) and he enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark.

Six handicap starts have yielded three ready wins and he quickly settled matters when push came to shove at Wolverhampton 15 days ago; 6lb higher this evening but can't be discounted if he takes to this place.