Towcester Bags Race 8 - The Greatbet Challenge Trophy - Semi Final 2
VHAGAR (5) sets the standard after a dominant win here last start over 712m by 5.26L and is 4 from 4 at the trip. CHASING LARRY (2) is the main danger with three 712m wins at Towcester this month and a last-start 2nd over the distance. UNTHINKABLE (1) brings box 1 and comes off a 712m win here, while UNDERGROUND NAVY (3) was 2nd to Vhagar over 712m last time and can figure again.
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Towcester 712m win on 24 May by 0.69L at $7 from box 2, defeating The Other Winx. Two back was 4th at Towcester over 712m when $7, beaten 9.37L behind Chasing Larry. Prior 500m runs included a 3rd at Towcester on 1 May at $15, 2.15L off Slick Sentinel. Draws the red and has a 1-from-2 record at 712m; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.69L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.37L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.15L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR | $575.00 | Hove | 515m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.83L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.48 | 00:30.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.48 | 00:41.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.94 | 00:41.94 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.99 | 00:41.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.95 | 00:41.95 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $1.75 |
| 4/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.63 | 00:29.63 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.45L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.21 | 00:29.21 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.01 | 00:42.01 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.04 | 00:30.04 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.10 | 00:30.10 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/07/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.65 | 00:41.65 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.75L | $1.22 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.89 | 00:41.89 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/06/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.62 | 00:41.62 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.33 | 00:42.33 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $1.32 |
| 4/5 | 12/06/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.72 | 00:29.72 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.85L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, with three wins from his last five at Towcester over 712m. Last start 2nd of 6 at Towcester over 712m on 24 May, beaten 5.03L by Droopys Flare at $5.50. Prior wins here on 17 May and 10 May over 712m at $3 underline his strong distance and track record (712m: 5:3-1-1; track: 9:4-1-3). Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 for H J Dimmock.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.03L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.69L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/05/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8.45L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.14L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.15 | 00:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.75L | $2.45 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.50 | 00:28.50 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.75L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.55L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | OR | $335.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.24 | 00:29.24 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | A4 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 2nd at Towcester over 712m on 24 May, beaten 5.26L by Vhagar at $51. Prior run there he finished 6th of 6 over 712m on 17 May, beaten 12.57L at $9. Won at Hove over 695m on 7 May from the red, scoring by a clear margin at $1.18. From box 3 and racing frequently, can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.26L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/05/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 12.57L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.17L | $1.18 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 5‑day backup after a 3rd at Towcester over 712m on 24 May, beaten 2.83L at $3.20 behind Tooreen Rose. Won four starts ago at Monmore over 630m as a short-priced favourite, then placed in two of three since. Track record reads 3 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds from 14, and has hit the frame in three of four at 712m. Consistent stayer who can feature with a clean run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.83L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 630m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.88L | $1.30 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Monmore | 630m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.97L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 630m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.66L | $1.34 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $13,500.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.01 | 00:39.01 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.84 | 00:39.84 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.97 | 00:39.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 640m | 00:39.25 | 00:39.25 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.11 | 00:39.11 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.53 | 00:39.53 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.85L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.15 | 00:39.15 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.55L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.10 | 00:39.10 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.08 | 00:38.08 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:35.71 | 00:35.71 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:34.74 | 00:34.74 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.55L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Romford | 575m | 00:36.01 | 00:36.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 17/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $2,150.00 | Yarmouth | 659m | 00:40.27 | 00:40.27 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 10/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $310.00 | Yarmouth | 659m | 00:40.19 | 00:40.19 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:37.62 | 00:37.62 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning four of the last five. Last start won at Towcester over 712m on 24 May by 5.26L at $1.33, beating Underground Navy. Also scored at Monmore twice prior over 630m by 12.57L and 6.63L at short odds. Unbeaten 4-from-4 at 712m; can feature again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.26L | $1.33 |
| 1/4 | 14/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Monmore | 630m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.63L | $1.03 |
| 1/4 | 07/05/2026 | - | OR3 | $380.00 | Monmore | 630m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 12.57L | $1.08 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $13,500.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.01 | 00:39.01 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.22 |
| 2/5 | 10/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.65 | 00:39.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.07 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 00:39.18 | 00:39.18 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.75L | $1.06 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:40.54 | 00:40.54 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.35L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:41.11 | 00:41.11 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:41.07 | 00:41.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $1.12 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.11 | 00:39.11 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.59 | 00:39.59 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:38.90 | 00:38.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:38.80 | 00:38.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.10 | 00:39.10 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:37.61 | 00:37.61 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7L | $1.15 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Dunstall Park | 715m | 00:42.36 | 00:42.36 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 715m | 00:42.32 | 00:42.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $2.45 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Nottingham | 730m | 00:43.85 | 00:43.85 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 730m | 00:44.90 | 00:44.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Nottingham | 730m | 00:44.00 | 00:44.00 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3L | $1.75 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in four of the last five. Last start 3rd at Towcester over 712m on 24 May in OR2, beaten 0.92L at $5. Track specialist with 4 thirds from 5 runs here, and barrier improves to 6 today. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/05/2026 | - | OR2 | $435.00 | Towcester | 712m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.92L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.52L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.18L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.25L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.85L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.69 | 00:39.69 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:40.04 | 00:40.04 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.26 | 00:29.26 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:41.34 | 00:41.34 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 49.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:42.08 | 00:42.08 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.09 | 00:39.09 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.34 | 00:39.34 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.41 | 00:27.41 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | A1 | $205.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.54 | 00:28.54 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $1.95 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.53 | 00:39.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.32 | 00:39.32 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:39.18 | 00:39.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/11/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:40.06 | 00:40.06 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/11/2025 | - | OR | $430.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:27.95 | 00:27.95 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |