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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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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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 |
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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 |
|
3rd 13 |
3rd Apr 2025 Good To Soft 1m 7f 176y Class 1 |
10st 5lb |
Hurdle winner in France nearly two years ago; some fair chase and hurdle runs in Britain but he bled from the nose when down the field at Sandown in January on latest outing; up against it this time. |
50/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 6 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
taken down early, raced in third, awkward jump 1st, went second 6th, pressed leader 9th, led 10th, headed home turn, pressed leaders when left in second 5 out, lost position 3 out, weakened from 2 out |
20/1 |
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3rd 6 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
taken down early, raced in third, awkward jump 1st, went second 6th, pressed leader 9th, led 10th |
20/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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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7th 5 (3) |
16th Jun 2025 Good To Soft 1m 2f 0y Class 6 |
10st 13lb |
Five-time winner; no longer the force of old but made very encouraging seasonal debut when fifth (behind Galactic Glow) at Bath (1m2f, good) ten days ago and can make his presence felt here if that run brought him on. |
6/1 |
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1 (7) |
6th Jun 2025 Good 1m 2f 37y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All five wins over this trip, four of them at Ffos Las including two last year; couple of respectable efforts here but he can take a few runs to get going after a break; market helpful on this first start for 218 days. |
10/1 |
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6th 12 (13) |
31st Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 37y Class 5 |
9st 3lb |
anticipated start and slowly away, rushed up into midfield after 2f, outpaced 2f out, weakened inside final furlong |
7/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £4.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £4.44 |
| Trifecta | £8.80 |
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