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DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB) (Div I)

  • Prize money: £2450.7
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Open National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 1 Elimination) (GBB) (Div I)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 2-

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bred to stay much further but still went close in a Hereford bumper three weeks ago (good; 100-30) and the winner brought some useful form that day; should improve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Captain Hugo

10st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Progressive novice who made it 3-5 over hurdles when winning the competitive Morebattle Hurdle on handicap debut at Kelso (2m, good to soft) in February; has also shown promise on soft ground; this 6yo may well continue on an upward curve and he's a strong contender up 6lb.

7/2

1st

7

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Captain Hugo

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Two wins (2m/1m7f, good to soft/good) from his first three hurdle starts and he was bang there when falling three out in a novice at Musselburgh (1m7f, good to soft) four weeks ago; this unexposed 6yo may well have more to offer and could have a part to play on his handicap debut.

12/1

1

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 2

12:55 Musselburgh

Captain Hugo

11st 10lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Solid record (bumpers/hurdles) reads 21121, all wins on good/good to soft, latest at Haydock (1m7f) where he was in a share of the lead when left clear at the final flight; the ratings suggest he's set for another top-two finish.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 3-

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Held up and strong through the line when a close third of seven on good ground at Huntingdon; RPR recorded that day gives him a fair bit to find.
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4th

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

15:20 Market Rasen

Hans Lippershey

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Fair bumper performer who has matched that form in this sphere, still not foot perfect when a good second of five in 2m Fakenham novice last month; this return to further should suit so he's very much one to consider, especially if hurdling better.

20/1

2nd

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:35 Fakenham

Hans Lippershey

11st 6lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Ben Case

Has been let down by his jumping on his last two starts, latest on handicap debut when 13th of 15 at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month; can do better once his jumping technique improves.

13/2

13th

10

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Hans Lippershey

11st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

He's not obviously well treated off his opening mark but this 5yo has been consistent across his six starts (all at 2m) and his pedigree provides optimism that he'll improve for the step up in trip; possible player.

20/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couldn't live with the winner in his Irish point but then fetched £200,000 at the sales; the winner of that point has since finished fourth in a bumper for Gordon Elliott and the third has won a point.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

14:27 Bangor-on-Dee

Reckless Spending

11st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Ran quite well at Ascot in November but the wide-margin Kempton win in February (2m5f, good to soft) is his standout piece of form; ran poorly in a Grade 2 over 3m last time but that couldn't have been his true running.

5/4

7th

6

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

14:40 Haydock

Reckless Spending

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Left previous form behind to win easily for top yard in a novice hurdle at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft) 12 days ago, and there's every chance this 3m point runner-up will be fine now back up in trip; unraced on soft/heavy ground and he jumped to the right last time so reverting to a left-handed track may be a negative, but he's entitled to respect after last time.

9/2

1st

15

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:02 Kempton

Reckless Spending

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Came up well short in Cheltenham Grade 2 last time but currently holds an Albert Bartlett entry and may yet prove useful; earlier form (point/bumper/hurdle) reads very well, based on the subsequent performances of the winners; respected back down in class.

4/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Weak 11-2 chance when a 2l third of six on good to soft at Ludlow 20 days ago; kept on nicely enough from off the pace.
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2nd

1

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Madajovy

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Louise Allan

Runner-up twice for Dan Skelton in the winter (2m3f/3m1f) but left that stable after a disappointing run in March and was pulled up after performing poorly for new yard three weeks ago (2m3f); back up in trip with cheekpieces refitted.

9/1

9

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Madajovy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Louise Allan

Placed in 2m3f/3m1f handicaps but left Dan Skelton for £4,500 and as a nine-race maiden; likely best watched.

20/1

7th

9

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Madajovy

11st 3lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

4l runner-up on handicap debut at Warwick (2m3f, good to soft) on New Year's Eve and similar outcome in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this unexposed 6yo could continue to progress for his top stable and he's a possible player.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In third but was beaten when falling late on in a 3m heavy-ground point in Ireland; best watched unless backed.
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6th

5

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

16:27 Southwell

Bombay Pete

11st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Showed some promise in an Irish point (3m, heavy) and a Worcester bumper (2m, good); rather disappointing over hurrdles including in handicaps on last two runs, but on a good mark now and an interesting contender in a fairly weak event.

9/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Lady Of The Night (2m3f hurdle) and Marshmallo (bumper); dam 2m5f chase winner, half-sister to 2m/2m1f chase winner Spinaround, out of unraced half-sister to Grand National winner Party Politics; one to note in the betting.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 50y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Stung By Tariffs

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Well beaten on heavy ground two starts ago but his other two qualifying runs were quite encouraging, the latter a well-held third at Southwell (2m, good to soft) last month; up in trip for handicap debut and should have some improvement to come.

8/1

3rd

9

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Stung By Tariffs

11st 7lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Best hurdles run when 17l fourth of seven at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) on debut in November; chance on that form but needs to bounce back from a lesser run on heavy ground at Exeter last time.

9/1

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished third in a 2m4f Eyton point last month that was declared void; did show a bit of ability.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Gunar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Niven

Finished third in a 2m4f Eyton point last month that was declared void; did show a bit of ability.

14/1

7th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Gunar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Peter Niven

Finished third in a 2m4f Eyton point last month that was declared void; did show a bit of ability.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a bumper and 1m4f Flat winner (RPR 79) and sister to useful bumper/2m1f-2m5f hurdle winner Shalone; stable 1-25 in bumpers in recent seasons.
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3

1st Jul 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:48 Stratford

Dingdangdoo

10st 12lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Robert Stephens

First foal from a bumper/Flat winner; never really got competitive and was beaten about 31l when eighth of ten at Worcester (good) in May.

25/1

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Dingdangdoo

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

First foal out of a bumper and 1m4f Flat winner (RPR 79) and sister to useful bumper/2m1f-2m5f hurdle winner Shalone; stable 1-25 in bumpers in recent seasons.

33/1

8th

8

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Dingdangdoo

10st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Robert Stephens

First foal out of a bumper and 1m4f Flat winner (RPR 79) and sister to useful bumper/2m1f-2m5f hurdle winner Shalone; stable 1-25 in bumpers in recent seasons.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l in both his point bumpers this spring; the only filly in this field.
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11

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Hey Georgie

10st 3lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Beaten 11l in both his point bumpers this spring; the only filly in this field.

33/1

9th

11

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Hey Georgie

10st 3lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Beaten 11l in both his point bumpers this spring; the only filly in this field.

33/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 179 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only 12-1 for good-ground debut at Southwell in November but finished tailed off; had wind surgery and now tries a tongue-tie, so may do better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:30 Uttoxeter

Happy Harrison

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Tailed off in two bumpers and suffered the same fate on hurdling debut at Bangor.

100/1

5th

3

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Happy Harrison

11st 4lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Failed to beat a rival in two good-ground bumpers six months apart; now goes hurdling after 375 days off and he can only be watched.

40/1

4

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Worcester

Happy Harrison

11st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Hanmer

Only 12-1 for good-ground debut at Southwell in November but finished tailed off; had wind surgery and now tries a tongue-tie, so may do better.

33/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £49.20
Straight Forecast £51.59
Trifecta £131.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Captain Hugo

LAMBOURN:

Reckless Spending

POSTDATA:

Madajovy

Daily Mail:

Madajovy

RP RATINGS:

Captain Hugo

WEST COUNTRY:

Captain Hugo

The Times:

Captain Hugo

The Guardian:

Captain Hugo

Daily Mirror:

Captain Hugo

Daily Record:

Captain Hugo

Telegraph:

Reckless Spending

D Express:

Reckless Spending