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Softdragonbet.co.uk Backing Welsh Sport Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4901.4
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
5/4 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.20
Form: 1- C
Last run: 297 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
21st Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Very lightly raced 9yo who was a highly promising novice during 2022-23 season; returned from mammoth absence with two low-key handicap runs this winter but may yet stage a revival; market reference recommended. |
14/1 |
|
5th 1 |
26th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
Won his first two starts (bumper/hurdle) in 2022 before two runner-up efforts, including in Grade 1 novice at Sandown (2m, soft); well held on handicap debut there last month but that was after a mammoth absence and he's still unexposed; one of two runners for Evan Williams and he needs watching in market. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
19th Mar 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
The winner of a bumper and a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las on his first two starts; upped to Grade 1 company at Sandown ten weeks ago when he was a very creditable second to Tahmuras in the Tolworth, fourth jumping the last but sticking on well; ready for today's extra yardage and he should be hard to beat in this less-demanding company. |
2/5 |
13/8
- Place: £1.30
Form: 62- BF
Last run: 241 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Yet to win in seven chase attempts and most of his form is on slow ground, yet it was good to soft when third in the Red Rum at Aintree in April (2m) and good when beaten only 2l at Sandown later that month (2m4f); every chance off this mark if he's on the ball after his break. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 3f 85y Class 1 |
10st 11lb |
Yet to win in seven chase attempts and most of his form is on slow ground, yet it was good to soft when third in the Red Rum at Aintree in April (2m) and good when beaten only 2l at Sandown later that month (2m4f); every chance off this mark if he's on the ball after his break. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
26th Apr 2025 Good 2m 4f 10y Class 2 |
10st 13lb |
Has raced only on softer than good; 2m3f hurdle winner in France in May 2023; minor honours in six of seven British starts, the exception when he bled here on penultimate outing; rallying third of 14 under Tom Broughton at Aintree (2m) latest and may now be worth this second attempt at about 2m4f. |
12/1 |
4/1
Form: 3138- D
Last run: 230 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 170y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Didn't appear to stay 3m5f at Bangor two starts ago but fared little better when pulled up at Exeter last month back at a trip that should have suited; had been in good form prior to those runs and would hold at least place claims if able to rekindle that earlier spark. |
10/1 |
|
6 |
17th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
In good form over fences prior to heavy defeat at Bangor where he failed to stay 3m5f; could go well now back down in trip on first hurdle start since December 2024. |
16/1 |
|
6th 8 |
25th Feb 2026 Soft 3m 5f 142y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
0-7 over fences but has been running well, not beaten at all far the last twice in races at about 3m; however, although a 3m2f winner over hurdles, 3m6f appeared too far at Exeter in December. |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 4
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 4lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 10 |
16th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 139y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Absent since finishing tailed off on handicap debut at Warwick (2m3f, soft) last December; however, he was sent off at just 4-1 and it will be interesting to see if this very lightly raced 5yo's supporters return. |
10/1 |
|
8th 3 |
31st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Goes handicapping on just his third run and, while he's not thrown in on his achievements to date, there has been promise and he should progress; handled soft ground fine last time; Jamie Brace takes off 7lb. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
25th Nov 2022 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Half-brother to a bumper/hurdle winner but was never dangerous when a well-held fourth of ten in a Market Rasen maiden (2m, good to soft) on recent debut; ran green in that race but he needs to leave that form behind on his second start. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 636-5
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 110
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
11th Sep 2023 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
10st 5lb |
prominent, hit and outpaced 5 out, rallied and went second 4 out, outpaced and no chance with winner after 3 out |
12/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
6th Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Won off a reduced mark over C&D (soft) in April when in a new headgear combination (tongue-tie/hood) that was retained when he finished third off this 7lb higher mark the following month (good); just the tongue-tie worn this time but he has had wind surgery and this mark might yet be okay. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 4 |
18th May 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Made his breakthrough at the eighth attempt when scoring off a reduced mark over C&D (soft; first-time hood) three weeks ago; 7lb higher here but he pulled clear with the runner-up last time and his confidence should be boosted after that success; respected. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 1-448 D
Last run: 41 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 2 |
16th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
taken down early, took keen hold, held up in last |
33/1 |
|
6th 6 |
5th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Generally very disappointing since winning Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott last spring, and his tendency to race far too freely remains a concern; never looked dangerous with sixth in C&D maiden nine days ago; others preferred. |
14/1 |
|
6th 4 |
27th Mar 2023 Soft 1m 7f 50y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Keen-goer who won a Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott last April; inferior form for current yard and was 150-1 when unseating at the first flight last time. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: 7
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (6) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 1lb |
Loves it here and loves the mud, so this dry spell has done him no favours; probably one for another day. |
14/1 |
|
5th 6 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 209y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ran okay after a break on the AW and he loves it here, especially when the mud is flying; the recent rain has helped his cause no end. |
6/1 |
|
7th 6 (11) |
27th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Prolific at Ffos Las in the mud but just 1-40 away from that track; easy enough to look elsewhere now returning from an absence and from a wide stall. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.44 |
| Trifecta | £8.80 |
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