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DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qual’)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Maiden Hurdle (Arc Summer Novices’ Brush Hurdle Series Qual’)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 4-

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a hurdle/chase winner; showed clear promise with his fourth-place finish, beaten just under 2l, in Huntingdon bumper; interesting with progress on the cards.
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6th

1

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Havefunontherun

12st 2lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won a maiden (2m, good) last spring and went close on handicap debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; off since lesser run the following month (2m7f) but still considered; tongue-tie added.

14/1

4th

1

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:15 Newton Abbot

Havefunontherun

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Close fourth on bumper debut in April and won run-of-the-mill Worcester maiden hurdle (2m, good) the following month; probably needs to improve to overcome his penalty here but has the potential.

7/2

50/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 86-

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the third attempt in points; poor form in 2m4f maiden hurdles and needs big improvement dropped further in trip.
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5

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Taymount

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Good-ground 3m point winner who took a step forward on his third hurdle start when a 50-1 runner-up here (2m, good) in May; the step back up in trip could be a plus on this handicap debut and he's not ruled out.

11/1

2nd

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:48 Worcester

Taymount

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Billy Aprahamian

Off the mark at the third attempt in points; poor form in 2m4f maiden hurdles and needs big improvement dropped further in trip.

50/1

2nd

6

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:48 Worcester

Taymount

11st 4lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Billy Aprahamian

Off the mark at the third attempt in points; poor form in 2m4f maiden hurdles and needs big improvement dropped further in trip.

50/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 4/04-

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on bumper form, having failed to back up debut effort (sole run in Ireland); brother to a hurdles winner but may be one for handicaps later on.
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8

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Money To Burn

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Built upon previous promise when upped in trip from 2m and going close over 2m7f here (good) in May on second hurdle start; tackles 2m4f on handicap debut but this 6yo is unexposed and could have more to offer.

8/1

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Worcester

Money To Burn

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Beaten in three bumpers; managed to finish third of 11 in a maiden hurdle here 17 days ago but that was a modest race run at tepid fractions; others preferred.

5/1

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:32 Worcester

Money To Burn

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Shaun Lycett

Beaten in three bumpers; managed to finish third of 11 in a maiden hurdle here 17 days ago but that was a modest race run at tepid fractions; others preferred.

5/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Eight-time AW scorer on Flat, most recently in March; not in same form since and has something to prove back over hurdles (well beaten in sole attempt).
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

13:46 Kempton

High Court Judge

12st 0lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: James Owen

Very productive on AW this year and also scored over hurdles in the spring; suffered a heavy defeat on most recent attempt in this sphere but remains well treated judged on Flat form.

7/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

High Court Judge

11st 12lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, good) in May on third hurdle start and scored on the Flat at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) four weeks ago; in view of his Flat ability he has potential off this opening hurdle mark.

100/30

1st

1

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Lingfield (AW)

High Court Judge

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: James Owen

Resurgent on AW in early part of this year, winning six times including over C&D; opened hurdling account in May and he had an excuse on slow ground when returned to the Flat at Hamilton in June; now drops back in grade after a break and he needs a close look returned to AW.

15/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hurdles debutant who brings no potential, being a modest maiden on Flat; raced mainly on AW under that code.
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5th

3

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 5

16:45 Ripon

Spartan Times

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Notched four Flat wins last year, including over 1m3f here on good; returned from a break to win over hurdles at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month; only a fair fourth at Aintree since but still respected back on the Flat.

5/2

4th

6

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Spartan Times

11st 10lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Fair Flat racer who battled well to win 16-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2m, good) this month, after a break, and is now 2-4 in this sphere; 5lb claimer William Shanahan is enlisted today; high on the list.

3/1

12/1

Form: P-

Last run: 83 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on Flat for previous yards; achieved nothing at Hereford on hurdles debut but had wind surgery since and may fare better this time; headgear applied.
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14th

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Nini Star

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fair on the Flat on her going days; has not achieved a great deal in three hurdle runs for new yard this year but she now switches to a handicap and is a possible improver with new headgear tried; one to keep an eye on.

7/1

8

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Nini Star

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fair on the Flat on her going days but was pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in February and probably didn't achieve much when sixth at Worcester (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) a fortnight ago.

14/1

8

20th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:20 Southwell

Nini Star

10st 10lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Fair on the Flat on her going days but was pulled up on stable/hurdle debut in February and probably didn't achieve much when sixth at Worcester (2m, good; first-time cheekpieces) a fortnight ago.

14/1

Form: 5-

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner (fairly useful) for previous yard; let down by novicey jumping at Doncaster switched to this code but may improve with that experience under her belt.
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2

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Plus Point

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three-time Flat winner who improved for the step up to 2m4f when second at Worcester in May on latest start and now makes handicap debut on ground she handles; respected.

5/2

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Plus Point

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Quite useful on the Flat for former yard, winning three times at up to 1m6f; given that ability she's been quite disappointing in her two races over hurdles (at 2-1 and 6-1).

20/1

2nd

7

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Plus Point

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

held up in rear, steady headway before 6th, went second before last, no match for winner

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Fairly useful AW Flat winner, including last two starts, in Ireland for Andy Oliver; joined new connections for 50,000gns; possibilities, provided he takes well to hurdles.
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16

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Squire Danagher

10st 7lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Well beaten over 2m here on stable/hurdle debut in May and ran to just a fair level when placed over that trip on next two outings; however, last year's useful Irish Flat form over middle-distance/staying trips in headgear offers hope he can improve over hurdles now he's upped to 2m4f with a visor refitted; interesting.

12/1

4

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Squire Danagher

11st 2lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Fairly useful on the Flat in Ireland; quiet on hurdle/stable debut and although he ran better to be second at Worcester (2m, good to soft), that was a modest race; likely to need more here.

9/2

Form: 5-

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Unconvincing form in Irish points and only a modest fifth at Newton Abbot (2m2f) on the switch to rules; others preferred.
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2nd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 219y

Class 5

15:30 Plumpton

Sea Thrift

12st 0lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Made all here in January and now 2-4 over fences after repeating the dose when odds-on in a weak three-runner race at Southwell (again on soft); 6lb higher for this but it's another modest contest and this drier ground should be fine.

Evs

1st

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Sea Thrift

11st 2lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Faller on chase debut but made all at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) next time then ran creditably at Sedgefield; may still have further progress in her at an ordinary level; respected.

8/13

2nd

5

4th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 77y

Class 4

15:17 Sedgefield

Sea Thrift

10st 10lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Running a big race when falling three out on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, heavy) in December and confirmed that promise when making all at Plumpton (2m1f, soft) nine days ago; also effective on good to soft ground; a 7lb penalty may not stop this unexposed mare; wears first-time tongue-tie.

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
First foal of a mare who achieved little in points and over hurdles; wears hood on debut; market instructive.
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5th

10

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Santa Sabina

10st 9lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

Tailed off and pulled up in two maiden hurdles here when 100-1 and 200-1; no hood this time.

150/1

11

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Worcester

Santa Sabina

10st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

Did not look straightforward and was well beaten when 100-1 for C&D maiden on last month's debut (hooded, as today); can only be watched.

100/1

10th

10

6th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:48 Worcester

Santa Sabina

10st 11lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Richard Phillips

First foal of a mare who achieved little in points and over hurdles; wears hood on debut; market instructive.

40/1

Form: 42-

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Looked suited by the switch to faster ground at Taunton in latest bumper start, finishing a clear second, and that form has received a boost since; leading contender.
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1st

3

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 4

17:10 Bath

Soul Limbo

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Harry Fry

Hurdle winner at Uttoxeter in July (2m, good); modest form on last month's Flat debut at Salisbury (1m2f, good to soft); big step forward needed.

8/1

4th

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:13 Salisbury

Soul Limbo

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Harry Fry

Second in a bumper and won his third hurdle start a month ago at Uttoxeter (2m novice, good); may lack the gears for this.

10/1

6

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:02 Uttoxeter

Soul Limbo

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Second in a bumper and would have been placed on hurdling debut but for a late fall; he was safely held when back at Worcester last month and reservations on the back of that effort.

11/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £192.90
Straight Forecast £205.16
Trifecta £2310.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Squire Danagher

SPOTLIGHT:

Soul Limbo

LAMBOURN:

Fresh As A Daisy

The Guardian:

Plus Point

WEST COUNTRY:

Soul Limbo

Daily Record:

Soul Limbo

Telegraph:

Fresh As A Daisy

Daily Mail:

Fresh As A Daisy

The Times:

Squire Danagher

D Express:

Squire Danagher

Daily Mirror:

Squire Danagher

The Sun:

Squire Danagher

The Star:

Squire Danagher