15:20 Newcastle 21 Feb 2026
Virgin Bet A Good Bet Handicap Hurdle
Class 3 | 4YO plus
Winner £6,601 - 9 ran
chased leaders, prominent before 3 out, ridden to challenge flat, stayed on to lead final 50yds
led, ridden after last, kept on well, headed final 50yds
midfield, headway to chase leaders before 3 out, edged left before next, ridden last, kept on well
held up in rear, pushed along 3 out, headway approaching next, kept on from last
prominent, mistake 4th, pushed along before 3 out, short of room before 2 out, no extra last
towards rear, not fluent 1st, ridden 3 out, made no impression
took keen hold, prominent, lost place when clipped heels before 3 out, mistake 3 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden 3 out, never involved
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £33.37 (3, 8) |
| Tricast | £181.64 (3, 8, 2) |
| Win | £5.00 (3) |
| Place | £1.90 (3), £2.80 (8), £1.80 (2) |
| Swinger | £5.20 (2, 3), £8.80 (2, 8), £6.70 (3, 8) |
| Exacta | £40.00 (3, 8) |
| Trifecta | £187.90 (3, 8, 2) |
Video Highlights
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Post-Race Reaction: 21st Feb 2026
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Soft | 10 | Bust A Move | 4 | 10 2 | 116 | 290513 | 30 days | M & D Easterby (78 miles) | Jack Tudor | 13/ 8 | 4:04.97 | |
| 2024 | Heavy | 7 | Horn Cape | 7 | 11 0 | 114 | 241312 | 29 days | B Haslam (57 miles) | Richie McLernon | 7/ 4 | 4:13.90 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 4 | Stainsby Girl | 9 | 11 9 | 128 | 211-155 | 41 days | N W Alexander (135 miles) | Mr Kit Alexander | 6/ 1 | 4:11.56 |
