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SoftDragonBet Best Prices On Welsh Sport Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4858.52
- 2m 3f 98y
- Class 4
- 7 runners
Runners: 7 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
14/1 (Won)
- Win: £17.00
- Place: £5.90
Form: -3332P C
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 10lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 4 |
15th Dec 2023 Heavy 2m 4f 72y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Nothing like the force of old but is effective on heavy ground and was clearcut winner off today's mark at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in April; needs to bounce back from last month's low-key reappearance run but still enters calculations. |
8/1 |
|
12th 2 |
21st Nov 2023 Good 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Nothing like the force of old but won off much-reduced mark at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in April; not seen since a lesser effort in May but ran well when fresh at this time last year; a possible. |
10/1 |
|
4th 7 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
C&D winner who regained winning form in returning cheekpieces at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) last month, though he may have been fortunate to do so (only danger fell two out); 3lb higher, but the return to this trip is probably a plus and he holds frame claims at least. |
5/1 |
11/2
- Place: £3.20
Form: P43P32 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 9lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
3rd Mar 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
13yo who has inconsistent recent form but was successful (off 1lb lower) in December on most recent Southwell start; not ruled out. |
13/2 |
|
4th 4 |
13th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 201y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Multiple chase winner who made it three for the year at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December; hasn't run to the same level since, a recent second at Huntingdon being a remote one, and others further up the list. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
2nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Veteran who had a clearcut win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) in December from Extraordinary Man, his 11th chase win; not so good at Hereford or Warwick (on Tuesday) since, however. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 06-15P D
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
21st Apr 2026 Soft 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Three-time chase winner (twice here); has form-figures of PU during light campaign this season but is 2lb lower than when clear second over C&D (soft; also suited by good to soft) a year ago; can't be ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
2nd Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
3-12 over fences; on a good mark now but returned from a break with a disappointing run in December (first start after wind op) and has not raced since; would probably be better suited by slower ground and/or a longer trip; others preferred. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 8 |
16th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 83y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
The winner of two handicap chases last season (2m/2m3f, heavy/good to soft); failed to build on an encouraging return when well held at Uttoxeter in January but couldn't rule him out off a fair mark. |
12/1 |
9/4
Form: -114P2 D
Last run: 16 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Not beaten far when third of four at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped on last season's form but has basically become disappointing; needs latest headgear switch to perk him up. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
13th Apr 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Not beaten far when third of four at Doncaster (2m3f, soft) last month and remains very well handicapped on last season's form but has basically become disappointing; needs latest headgear switch to perk him up. |
7/1 |
5/1
Form: -36224 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 106
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
17th Jul 2024 Good 3m 2f 13y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Hereford maiden hurdle winner (April 2022); competing unsuccessfully in point-to-points since finishing a distant third at Sedgefield (2m5f, soft) last November; others preferred. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
16th Nov 2023 Soft 2m 5f 28y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Hurdles winner who has finished runner-up in three of his five completed starts over fences, including when beaten a neck at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago (clear of the third); 4lb rise not the end of the world, though he still has to prove himself on soft ground or worse. |
5/4 |
5/2
Form: 3455P1
Last run: 9 days
W: 11st 6lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still to get his head in front this term and he made mistakes when trailing in last of eight in 2m5f Hereford handicap chase 20 days ago; others appeal more. |
4/1 |
|
1 |
16th Apr 2024 Heavy 2m 7f 177y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still to get his head in front this term and he made mistakes when trailing in last of eight in 2m5f Hereford handicap chase 20 days ago; others appeal more. |
4/1 |
|
8th 1 |
27th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won this last year (good to soft) and has run well in defeat on two of his last three starts, most recently at Huntingdon (2m7f, soft) this month; he's a strong candidate today. |
3/1 |
16/1
Form: 1P366B
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
17th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Regularly ridden by Lucy Turner, as when winning twice over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft/soft) last February and again at Uttoxeter (3m, good) in October; good runs have followed and another one is highly likely. |
4/1 |
|
7 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected. |
11/4 |
|
7 |
30th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Won twice over 3m at Ludlow in February and looked back in very good nick when scoring readily by 4l at Uttoxeter (3m, good) this month; recent 6lb rise does not look excessive; respected. |
11/4 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £97.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £113.60 |
| Trifecta | £902.90 |
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