16:05 Newcastle 03 Mar 2026
Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £4,700 - 8 ran
Good to Soft
Draw Advantage: None
Forecast: Sunny
Temperature: 1.3° - 13.3°
Rainfall: none
Wind: 4.7 mph SE
Last Update: 03/03/2026 17:00
led, strongly pressed before 4 out, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, rallied to press leader before last, regained lead run-in, always doing enough, game
held up in touch, progress 14th, went third 4 out, soon ridden and switched to far side rail, went second 3 out, led 2 out, soon pressed, headed run-in, kept on in duel but just held
prominent, ridden to press leader before 4 out, lost second 3 out, held by front pair before last
prominent, lost place 13th, pushed along before 4 out, no impression from 2 out
held up in touch, progress 10th, ridden and dropped to last after 14th, soon beaten
held up in touch, headway into third 13th, ridden and lost place after 14th, beaten from 3 out
held up in touch, fell 10th
midfield, dropped to last 10th, soon detached, pulled up after 11th
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £6.00 (6, 1) |
| Tricast | £13.81 (6, 1, 4) |
| Win | £4.10 (6) |
| Place | £1.30 (6), £1.10 (1), £1.40 (4) |
| Swinger | £2.30 (1, 4), £1.50 (1, 6), £3.40 (4, 6) |
| Exacta | £9.40 (6, 1) |
| Trifecta | £33.20 (6, 1, 4) |
Video Highlights
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Post-Race Reaction: 3rd Mar 2026
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 5 | The Paddy Pie | 12 | 10 10 | 92 | 52U131 | 31 days | J Parkinson & S Smith (92 miles) | Jack Power | 4/ 1 | 5:59.60 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 7f 91y | 5:50.37 |
