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SoftDragonbet The Bookmaker Of Wales National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 2 Elim’) (GBB) (Conditional/Amateurs)
- Prize money: £2614.08
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 5
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
5/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 1 D
Last run: 40 days
W: 12st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 11 |
31st Jan 2026 Heavy 2m 7f 103y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
All four wins in the mud and the latest was from the front on heavy ground at this track (2m4f) last February; made a creditable chase/seasonal debut over 3m in December but two muted performances (chase/hurdles) have followed and a big revival is needed in the first-time headgear. |
14/1 |
|
5th 7 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 2 |
10st 11lb |
Dual hurdle/bumper winner on soft/heavy ground and could be happy to see the back of fences (last two runs); he's not handicapped out of it. |
10/1 |
7/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
20th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
Has had three wins over hurdles but yet to convince on his suitability for this distance, latest when seventh of eight finishers at Haydock (2m5f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained). |
10/1 |
|
7th 12 |
15th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 50y Class 2 |
10st 5lb |
All five wins have been at about 2m or 2m1f; wasn't that strong through the line over Bangor's extended 2m3f last time (good) and has further to go here; tries cheekpieces. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 2 |
10st 8lb |
Hasn't fired as he can this season but he's well handicapped on form that wasn't that long ago; back from a break and hasn't had many chances over this sort of trip. |
6/1 |
2/1
- Place: £1.30
Form: 19 D
Last run: 53 days
W: 12st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 |
25th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 83y Class 2 |
12st 0lb |
Won three 2m7f handicaps (all on good) in early part of last season; made low-key return behind Tranquil Sea last month but that race was competitive and, with that run behind him, he may yet have more improvement to come. |
11/1 |
|
7th 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 0f 217y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Absent since an October double (2m7f Class 3) that took his hurdles record to 4-12; returns to action off a stiffer mark in deeper waters and looks by no means certain to bag the hat-trick. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
11th Oct 2025 Good 2m 7f 63y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Has quickly struck up a good partnership with Isabelle Ryder and he came from well back to win easily at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last Sunday; if he's in the same sort of form he'll be in the mix again under a 7lb penalty. |
5/4 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 12 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Has often run well in handicap hurdles, including over C&D on heavy, but below best this winter despite falling in the weights and he didn't put up much of a show last time out; first-time cheekpieces on. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
|
3rd 9 |
20th May 2024 Soft 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
midfield |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
16th Mar 2025 Good 2m 1f 43y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Not the best of jumpers and yet to win in four attempts over fences; spoilt chance with a bad error three out when second at Leicester last week (2m, good to soft; 6-5 favourite; cheekpieces tried); obvious contender. |
6/4 |
20/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 6 |
5th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 110y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Two good-ground wins during the winter but nothing positive to take from his last two races and the weather forecast doesn't bode well. |
10/1 |
|
8th 4 |
25th Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Returned from break with good-ground C&D win in October and followed up at Market Rasen (2m5f, good to soft) a few weeks later; struggled on heavy ground at Fontwell in December but has been freshened up again since and Sean Bowen keeps the ride; must be considered. |
11/4 |
|
1st 6 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well treated on some of his form but it's been a while since he offered an effort of real note; best watched. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 |
25th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
Modest over hurdles (0-2) so far, including when pulling up on return from a 71-day absence at Fontwell (2m3f, soft; bled from the nose) recently; drops back to 2m in a newly applied tongue-tie seeking a sharp upturn in fortunes. |
25/1 |
|
3 |
4th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 49y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Arguably shaped with a bit more promise than bare form suggests when tenth of 15 on hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft) in January but will almost certainly need to build on that performance here. |
16/1 |
|
10th 8 |
23rd Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Distant seventh (behind stablemate Lelant) in bumper at this course on debut; needs to improve markedly on that bare form. |
66/1 |
25/1
Form: 5-
Last run: 263 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
9th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 192y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
towards rear, outpaced and ridden home turn, soon lost touch, tailed off |
100/1 |
|
8th 5 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Beaten 36l when fifth of six at 11-1 on bumper debut (good) here last April; improvement needed. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
26th Nov 2022 Heavy 2m 0f 145y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Out of a maiden from a good family; beaten about 36l when fifth of six at Ffos Las (good) in April and clearly needs to do much better here. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
5th 1 |
1st Apr 2025 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Has only shown a modest level of ability in two bumpers and in four attempts over hurdles, most recently when pulled up on handicap debut at Southwell (2m4f, good to soft); needs to improve for the longer trip. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: —
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Well beaten at 100-1 on Ludlow debut and others have stronger claims. |
100/1 |
|
13th 2 |
30th Nov 2022 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Home-bred half-brother to three winners (one on Flat, two over hurdles); some appeal on pedigree but trainer not noted for bumper success. |
66/1 |
40/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, struggling and detached after 6th, lost touch from 7th, pulled up before 2 out |
250/1 |
|
3 |
26th May 2024 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
in touch with leaders, struggling and detached after 6th, lost touch from 7th, pulled up before 2 out |
250/1 |
|
11th 4 |
5th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up on three of his four starts pointing and watching brief advised on rules/stable debut; tongue-tie now tried. |
40/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £8.38 |
| Trifecta | £41.80 |
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