14.40
Good To SoftDragonBet – Oncourse And Online Maiden Hurdle (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB)
- Prize money: £4955.32
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 4
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
13/8 (Won)
- Win: £2.00
- Place: £1.10
Form: -24229
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who gave it a good shot from the front when third in competitive Sandown handicap (2m4f, good) last month; eased in grade here and will be fine over the shorter trip; major contender. |
9/4 |
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3rd 9 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 178y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
Largely consistent 7yo who recovered from a jumping error at third-last flight to take fourth in Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good) there weeks ago; also suited by 2m4f and this track; considered each-way. |
12/1 |
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4th 8 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 195y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has won at this trip but last four runs have been over further and he hasn't kicked on from his Musselburgh win in January (2m4f, good to soft; 3lb lower); probably has little margin for error mark-wise and unlikely the same is true about some of his rivals. |
25/1 |
6/4
- Place: £1.10
Form: 323 BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
At his best as a hurdler when gaining his second win in this sphere, at Kempton (2m, good) in March; touched off at Ludlow next time but below his best up in trip at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last month; ridden on four of last five starts by Ciaran O'Shea; back to 2m and needs to return to form. |
5/1 |
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5th 8 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Began to look exposed in the second half of last year but he showed improved form to win at Kempton (2m, good) on March 23 and was short-headed at Ludlow (2m, good) last Monday; he should be fine now back up in trip and could again be thereabouts. |
11/2 |
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2nd 6 |
30th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Classy on the Flat back in the day; it had been a struggle in handicaps this season but, back from a break and dropped in grade, he won readily enough under Ciaran O'Shea at Kempton (2m, good) last week; escapes a penalty. |
15/8 |
9/2
- Place: £1.30
Form: 32
Last run: 97 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
15th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 209y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Made the frame in four of his six chases for the Greenall/Guerriero stable last season and reverts to hurdling for new yard on a workable mark but others appeal more all the same; tongue-tie/cheekpieces removed. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Two seconds and a third over fences for this yard, from 2m to 2m4f; had a couple of blips as well but he was too free last time at Southwell and now goes in cheekpieces (tongue tied last time); possibilities. |
3/1 |
|
6 |
18th Feb 2026 2m 4f 88y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Just one blip in four starts for this yard and it was a solid effort when third of 11 at Ayr (about 2m, soft) three weeks ago; previously twice a runner-up over this sort of trip and now the tongue-tie goes on; respected. |
13/2 |
33/1
Form: 74
Last run: 20 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 4 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-6 in Irish points and 0-4 under rules, finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month (behind three of these); plenty to prove. |
11/1 |
|
9th 4 |
23rd May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-6 in Irish points and 0-4 under rules, finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last month (behind three of these); plenty to prove. |
11/1 |
|
12th 3 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
0-6 in Irish points and beaten at least 20l under Fern O'Brien in her bumper and two hurdle races; this looks a tough opening mark on the face of it but stepping up from 2m should suit; better could be on its way. |
6/1 |
25/1
Form: 8/
Last run: 842 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 (2) |
15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 5y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
His last win was off 9lb higher over 1m4f at Brighton in September 2023; some efforts on AW during the winter were respectable but his return to Brighton last month saw him tailed off after a slow start; none too solid. |
12/1 |
|
3 (2) |
21st May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
His last success was off 7lb higher over C&D (good) but that was in September 2023; some respectable efforts on AW during the winter and wasn't disgraced back over hurdles in March but others are more persuasive. |
6/1 |
|
3 (2) |
21st May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 198y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
His last success was off 7lb higher over C&D (good) but that was in September 2023; some respectable efforts on AW during the winter and wasn't disgraced back over hurdles in March but others are more persuasive. |
6/1 |
66/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
18th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Lightly raced 6yo but she's struggled in her four runs over hurdles, tailed off on recent handicap debut at Huntingdon (2m, good to soft; 15-2); probably did too much too soon in that race but she needs improvement on this switch to fences. |
7/1 |
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6th 7 |
1st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 171y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Thrice-raced mare who isn't particularly solid on form but, judged exclusively on breeding, has potential off an opening mark of just 78; siblings include three winners for her stable. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: 40
Last run: 50 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 9 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Made fairly encouraging bumper debut when fourth of eight at Hereford (good to soft) in November but struggled in a stronger Windsor bumper in January and is probably one for further down the line. |
33/1 |
|
10th 9 |
19th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Yard does very well in bumpers; pretty useful pedigree and he's open to improvement on his second start, but he didn't show enough when fourth at Hereford (2m, good to soft; 11-4) in November to be of interest here. |
50/1 |
|
9 |
19th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 4lb |
Yard does very well in bumpers; pretty useful pedigree and he's open to improvement on his second start, but he didn't show enough when fourth at Hereford (2m, good to soft; 11-4) in November to be of interest here. |
50/1 |
100/1
Form: 66
Last run: 43 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 10 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Tailed off in two bumpers and three runs over hurdles, starting big prices every time; is 16lb out of the weights for tonight's handicap debut. |
50/1 |
|
9th 10 |
6th May 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Tailed off in two bumpers and three runs over hurdles, starting big prices every time; is 16lb out of the weights for tonight's handicap debut. |
50/1 |
|
4th 3 |
2nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 2f 111y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
took keen hold, pressed leader, not fluent 1st, lost ground after 3rd, not fluent 5th, headway before 4 out, weakened before 3 out |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 4 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 54y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Has done well since joining Robert Walford and breezed home at Taunton (2m7f, heavy), gaining revenge on the horse who beat him the time before; a 7lb rise might not be too damaging and he goes on good to soft; could be hard to beat. |
8/13 |
|
1st 10 |
12th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Winning pointer; has made a positive start for the Robert Walford stable, including second to Bataillon over C&D on good to soft last time; likely to figure prominently again but seemingly outstayed by his reopposing rival on that occasion and today's ground conditions are likely to place even more emphasis on stamina. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 13 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Winning pointer; early days with this yard and as a chaser; close up in 2m5f/3m2f handicaps the last twice and looks a player. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1). |
50/1 |
|
10th 6 |
22nd Apr 2025 Good 2m 0f 53y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Had plenty of racing on the Flat and won twice over 1m2f on soft ground; will need to run better than on his hurdling debut at Taunton (2m, good; 40-1). |
50/1 |
|
4 (11) |
29th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 43y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Suited by 1m2f on soft or heavy but he didn't seem his old self in 2024 and was well adrift on a recent hurdle debut; has been given a chance at the weights, so a change in his fortunes can't be discounted. |
25/1 |
100/1
Form: 60
Last run: 51 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
4th Jul 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Has offered little in a trio of hurdling events, tongue tied and hooded when only eighth of ten in 2m Stratford novice in March; she's hard to warm to now going handicapping. |
25/1 |
|
8th 7 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 12lb |
Has shown very little in a bumper and two maiden hurdles; new headgear tried here. |
200/1 |
|
11th 13 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten when 300-1 for C&D (good to soft) mares' maiden on hurdling debut in January. |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 00/6-P
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
23rd Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
raced in third, briefly went second 3 out, weakening when not fluent 2 out, jumped right last |
100/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-
Last run: 319 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Well beaten at huge odds in his qualifying races; could be considered only if much stronger in the betting for this handicap debut. |
50/1 |
|
2 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Huge odds for all his races and has performed accordingly; impossible to make a case. |
100/1 |
|
4 |
22nd May 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Triple-figure prices for all three starts, well behind in a bumper and again in sole completion over hurdles; trainer in great form but handicaps more appropriate for this one. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
29th Mar 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
10st 9lb |
Finished last on one Flat start for the Crisfords; 150-1 when unseating at the first on hurdle debut. |
200/1 |
|
14 |
10th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
Has a good Flat pedigree but made an inauspicious debut for the Crisford stable last May and has not raced again since; now with new trainer for hurdling career. |
33/1 |
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4th 1 (4) |
23rd May 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
dwelt start, led after 1f, headed over 3f out, weakened 2f out |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.87 |
| Trifecta | £7.50 |
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