16.22
SoftDragonBet Proud To Be Welsh Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £3406.24
- 2m 3f 100y
- Class 5
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £6.50
- Place: £1.70
Form: 633662
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 8 |
15th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
Had a near miss at Leicester in December (2m4f, soft) but now has to bounce back from three lesser efforts; wears a first-time visor. |
20/1 |
|
7th 5 |
17th Feb 2026 2m 4f 118y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Has performed moderately the last twice but her near miss behind One Eye On Vegas at Leicester in December (2m4f, soft) brings her into this; hard to be confident about her chances, though. |
25/1 |
|
5th 2 |
30th Jan 2026 Heavy 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
12st 1lb |
Campaigned mostly over further (stays 2m6f); ran poorly last time, failing to back up her reappearance effort; 2-2 at Ffos Las but this drop back in trip presents a question mark. |
10/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 607F4
Last run: 16 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon. |
20/1 |
|
3 |
31st Oct 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Ran better than finishing position suggests when fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) in August but was quickly back in the doldrums over C&D last month and can't be relied upon. |
20/1 |
|
2 |
16th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Returned to form in new blinkers at Fontwell (2m5f, good to soft) last month, where he finished only fifth of seven but was right in the thick of things until fading after the last fence; still on a good mark; shortlisted. |
12/1 |
20/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: -757PP
Last run: 128 days
W: 10st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
mounted in chute, taken down early, in rear |
9/1 |
|
3rd 7 |
6th May 2024 Good 3m 1f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
mounted in chute, taken down early, in rear |
9/1 |
|
0 3 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Won readily by 11l at Worcester (2m7f, good) in July and has remained in good form since, losing out only by a nose at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last month; needs to prove he's effective on soft ground, though. |
6/1 |
4/1
Form: 65448-
Last run: 443 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 7 |
4th Jan 2024 Good To Soft 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
16/1 |
|
5th 8 |
6th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 70y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Just a respectable fourth when favourite for recent stable debut at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) and now 0-7 over hurdles but that was his first run since January 2022 and today's longer trip will suit; could be dangerous if that recent outing has brought him on. |
6/1 |
7/1
Form: 37764
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 15 |
24th Jan 2024 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Free-goer who ran big race from the front when fourth in C&D (soft) novice last March; safely held in both subsequent handicaps and has fitness to prove after 235-day absence but still worth a second look. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 |
3rd Jun 2023 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Free-going front-runner perhaps not seen to best effect over Chepstow's 2m3f the last twice (soft/good to soft), the latest his handicap debut; return to this trip looks a positive and interesting to see what effect the hood has. |
6/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Enthusiastic front-runner who hasn't got home over 2m3f at Chepstow the last twice (soft/good to soft) including on handicap debut last time; return to this trip looks a positive and interesting to see what effect the hood has. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: P32-F6
Last run: 308 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 3 |
10th Jul 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
raced wide, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched left and smooth headway after 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden approaching last, kept on and went second run-in |
14/1 |
|
11 |
8th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Still a maiden after 17 runs and not yet proven over this far but returned from ten-month absence with quite encouraging hurdle run last month (travelled well for a long way) and is now 4lb lower than when clear second to an unexposed one over fences here (2m4f, good) last spring; not out of this. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
0-16 under all codes and off since 56l defeat over fences last June; switches back to hurdling on a workable mark and is versatile regarding ground but it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting. |
14/1 |
4/1
Form: 8005
Last run: 40 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 |
9th May 2023 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
In excellent hands but he's offered little in four runs in this sphere and was pulled up on his handicap debut at Chepstow (2m3f) 24 days ago; the fitting of first-time cheekpieces need to spark a major improvement. |
10/1 |
|
7th 8 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Unable to land a significant blow in three novice/maiden hurdles this season (2m-2m1f) but makes his handicap debut from a lowly mark and the step up in trip may unlock improvement; watch the market. |
4/1 |
|
5th 7 |
6th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
in touch with leaders |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 669/6
Last run: 143 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 84
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Well beaten after racing too freely on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, soft) in November and not seen again since; had wind surgery in December and now has tongue-tie fitted; needs significant improvement, but it would be reckless to write him off at this stage. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 |
23rd Nov 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Showed nothing more than minor promise in his three qualifying runs in February-April 2021 (all over 2m) and makes handicap debut after 601-day absence but is open to improvement at some stage and market support will make him of significant interest. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: -95054
Last run: 53 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 |
13th May 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Yet to be placed after ten starts under rules but ran well when ninth of 15 over C&D (good; beaten under 9l) in first-time visor last month and has possibilities off a 3lb lower mark today; tongue-tie refitted. |
10/1 |
|
9th 5 |
27th Apr 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Made quite promising chase/handicap debut in February but his second chase run was disappointing and, following a wind op, he was tailed off over hurdles 12 days ago; needs help from the first-time visor here. |
14/1 |
|
9th 4 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Made promising chase/handicap debut in February but his second chase run was disappointing and he now reverts to hurdling; comes here with a point to prove but had a wind op last month and remains unexposed. |
10/1 |
Form: 85P
Last run: 9 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
15th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
|
|
|
6 |
6th Apr 2023 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Tailed off on both starts. |
100/1 |
|
5th 6 |
23rd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 55y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Tailed off at Hereford on last month's belated racecourse debut. |
100/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £40.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £49.91 |
| Tricast | £276.75 |
| Trifecta | £327.70 |
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