Trainer with perfect Beverley record in 2025 sends one runner on Wednesday
2 months ago
STRATFORD
18 August 2025
Racing TV Club Day Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 6f 7y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 4
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Mostly cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Followed 13l maiden win with good handicap third; up from 2m4f here; in the mix
72-213
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 109
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-13 | 3/14 | Callin Baton Rouge (10L) | 5/2F | 109 | 106 |
| 3 Jun 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4NvMdH | 11-4 | 1/10 | Delgany Bobby Blue (13L) | 4/1 | 104 | 114 |
| 9 May 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-3 | 2/5 | Golden De Coeur (1¼L) | 15/8 | 104 | 110 |
| 10 Apr 25 | Her Hereford | 19.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-6 | 2/6 | Court In A Storm (nk) | 4/6F | 104 | 106 |
| 10 Dec 24 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Sft | 4HcH | 11-6 | 7/8 | Lightningupourdays (15L) | 3/1 | 107 | 97 |
| 24 Oct 24 | Crl Carlisle | 17f GS | 3HcH | 11-0 | 4/11 | To Chase A Dream (8½L) | 4/1 | 107 | 100 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Last month's small-field win came in a weak race but he has the ability to feature
U73-14
Age: 7
Weight: 11-7
OR: 114
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 20.5f Gd | 3NvH | 11-8 | 4/6 | Laravie (29L) | 10/1 | 117 | 95 |
| 4 Jul 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/3 | Rubys Legacy (9L) | 4/9F | 117 | 103 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Lin Lingfield | 16.5f GF | 5Hc | 9-9 p | 3/3 | Russian Rumour (2¼L) | 5/1 | 75 | 78 |
| 6 Jun 25 | Goo Goodwood | 12f GS | 4Hc | 9-6 p1 | 2/6 | Big Bear Hug (shd) | 15/2 | 75 | 78 |
| 22 May 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 12f St | 4Hc | 8-12 | 2/4 | Haku (6L) | 12/1 | 77 | 75 |
| 3 May 25 | Don Doncaster | 12f Gd | 4Hc | 9-5 | 6/6 | Bas Bleu (8¾L) | 6/1 | 78 | 71 |
Dual Flat winner who made a solid start to his hurdling career in the spring; major player
122
Age: 5
Weight: 11-7
OR: 112
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 25 | Hay Haydock | 14f Gd | 4Hc | 9-3 | 6/8 | Beauld As Brass (11L) | 5/1 | 78 | 69 |
| 2 Jul 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-8 | 2/4 | Intosomethinggood (3½L) | 9/4 | 109 | 105 |
| 4 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 21.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-9 | 2/7 | Keel Strand (1L) | 9/4 | - | 105 |
| 8 May 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 1/5 | Theatre Of Flight (1L) | 2/1C | - | 99 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 14f St | 4Hc | 9-10 | 5/9 | Wahraan (5¼L) | 10/1 | 79 | 79 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Mus Musselburgh | 18f Gd | 4Hc | 9-12 | 5/8 | Bringbackmemories (7¼L) | 7/2 | 79 | 77 |
Made quite promising bumper debut in June but has suffered a heavy defeat since
38
Age: 5
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 8/10 | Uncle Remus (33L) | 5/1 | - | 71 |
| 20 Jun 25 | Mar Market Rasen | 16.5f Gd | 5NHF | 10-11 | 3/5 | Jentobello (6¼L) | 12/1 | - | 92 |
5
C
BF
Betty's Tiara tp
T: Ben Pauling
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
30-222
Age: 7
Weight: 10-7
OR: 106
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 25 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 4NvMdH | 10-11 tp | 2/7 | Call To Duty (½L) | EvensF | 108 | 103 |
| 7 Jul 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 4NvH | 10-9 tp1 | 2/8 | Stumps Or Slips (3L) | 5/2 | 108 | 106 |
| 9 Jun 25 | Sth Southwell | 20.5f Gd | 4NvMdH | 10-11 t1 | 2/8 | Banderas (4¾L) | 11/4J | 108 | 103 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Gd | NvHcHM | 10-10 | 10/15 | Siog Geal (20L) | 14/1 | 109 | 95 |
| 20 Feb 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f GS | 4MdHM | 11-6 | 3/15 | Dramatic Encore (7¾L) | 9/4J | 110 | 106 |
| 5 Feb 25 | Lud Ludlow | 21.5f GS | 4MdHM | 11-5 | 2/11 | Jasmine Bliss (2¾L) | 7/2 | 102 | 109 |
Verdict
Don Virginia is respected but KNIGHTS AFFAIR made a solid start to his hurdling career in the spring and gets the vote.
Knights Affair
Betting Forecast:
6/4 Knights Affair,
2/1 Don Virginia,
5/2 Isle Of Sark,
12/1 Dontcontradictme
Relevant Tips
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