12.20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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2nd 5 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
held up in rear, pushed along and headway before 2 out, soon ridden, no chance with winner but stayed on and went second towards finish |
12/1 |
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1st 6 |
25th Nov 2022 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Sprang a 25-1 surprise when finishing well to lead close home on his bumper debut here (2m, good to soft) in February; beat a useful dual subsequent hurdle winner in that race and he's respected on his switch to this sphere. |
5/4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 7 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up all three stats since returned to Britain in the autumn, in two small-field chases (1m7f/2m) and a novice hurdle (2m4f); raced mainly on soft/heavy ground but has possibilities if he handles the conditions here. |
14/1 |
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2nd 7 |
18th May 2024 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 2 |
11st 2lb |
Runner-up all three stats since returned to Britain in the autumn, in two small-field chases (1m7f/2m) and a novice hurdle (2m4f); raced mainly on soft/heavy ground but has possibilities if he handles the conditions here. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
13th Mar 2024 Soft 2m 4f 145y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Made all to win a conditions hurdle at Compiegne last May (2m3f, heavy) when trained in France; good second in a Wetherby novice handicap chase on yard debut in November (1m7f, heavy) but bled from the nose and finished lame when last of two in Haydock novice chase last time; sound chance if back to his best. |
10/11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 |
30th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 2 |
11st 5lb |
Came good over hurdles in no uncertain terms when easy 21l winner from My Bobby Dazzler over 3m2f at Warwick (soft) three weeks ago; respected up 8lb. |
5/1 |
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1st 5 |
10th Mar 2024 Soft 3m 2f 0y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway after 3 out, led going easily before 2 out |
7/1 |
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3rd 9 |
17th Feb 2024 Good To Soft 2m 7f 118y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up in all three of his handicap hurdles (2m2f, 2m7f on heavy and 2m5f) and has been showing very consistent form; needs a bit extra to win one of this competitiveness and cheekpieces are enlisted. |
12/1 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 8 (3) |
29th Aug 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Three-time C&D winner, most recently off much reduced mark on good to soft ground last month; bettered that performance when close/clear second here (1m, heavy) a fortnight ago and can't be ignored in current mood. |
3/1 |
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2nd 3 (2) |
14th Aug 2024 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
raced in second, led 2f out, pressed winner when headed inside final furlong, kept on well |
4/1 |
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1st 10 (4) |
17th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Dual course winner (1m2f) but his last success was almost two years ago; handicap mark has been in freefall since returning in October and there has only been the occasional flash of promise; finished third here (1m, good to soft) last time but was beaten 4l after another slow start in that race and others are preferred. |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.44 |
| Trifecta | £8.80 |
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