15.20
SoftDragonBet Welsh Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £26015
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 2
- 10 runners
Runners: 10 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £4.00
- Place: £1.60
Form: 1231- D
Last run: 225 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Seemed to run well in a dramatic Fighting Fifth but was only fourth of five, admittedly not entirely disgraced, last week when favourite for a Windsor contest he'd won 12 months earlier; triple Grade 2 scorer but faces a difficult task against two exciting types in this field. |
33/1 |
|
4th 1 |
16th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 2 |
11st 8lb |
Middle leg of a hat-trick when winning this last year (soft); finished close-up when last of the three finishers on reappearance in Grade 1 Fighting Fifth at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft) in November, which was a positive performance; leading claims despite a 8lb penalty. |
7/4 |
|
12 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Completed a hat-trick (2m3f/2m4f, good to soft/soft) when getting up close home in Grade 2 National Spirit at Fontwell last month; goes up in trip and back up in grade today, with something to find, but he stayed well on the Flat early in his career and has shaped this season as though today's extra distance could prompt further improvement; clearly thriving; interesting. |
25/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 1/634- D
Last run: 310 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who made it 0-5 over fences with another disappointing show at Bangor in late March, despite returning to good ground; clearly needs to raise his game in the new blinkers (replacing cheekpieces). |
7/1 |
|
6th 3 |
31st Mar 2026 Good 2m 4f 72y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who is 0-4 over fences, with only effort of note in discipline when beaten in a match at Warwick in October (2m4f); does seem happier on good ground than soft, so last two efforts could be excused; cheekpieces return after going without them last time. |
8/1 |
|
7th 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
3-20 hurdles, his latest win at Newcastle (2m1f Class 3; from 2lb higher) 11 months ago; a switch to fences hasn't suited (0-4, including being beaten in a match) but it's possible he'll strip fitter since his latest start; reverting to the smaller obstacles is helpful. |
12/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.30
Form: 6-1216 D
Last run: 72 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 129
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 4 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 7lb |
Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival. |
22/1 |
|
20th 15 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance. |
66/1 |
8/1
Form: 20325- D
Last run: 169 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won twice on good ground (2m5f/2m3f) for this new stable last season and has been placed on last three appearances, most recently when second over C&D (good) three weeks ago; 1lb lower today and seems very likely to be in the thick of things again. |
7/4 |
|
2nd 3 |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 89y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Holding form well since January's Catterick success (2m3f, good), actually achieving more on RPRs when a close third at Newcastle latest; still well treated on his 2023-24 peak form, and no ground concerns. |
9/2 |
|
3rd 1 |
31st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Won at Catterick in January (2m3f, good) and best form since when 0.5l second at Sedgefield last time (2m5f, good); conditions suit; chance. |
11/2 |
5/1
Form: /2120- D
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 135
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 8 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Good hurdle form not all that long ago and has run well in both his points behind the classy Wonderwall (ahead of Lifetime Ambition on one of those occasions); this is his debut over regulation fences but could have a part to play. |
8/1 |
|
17th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Fairly useful at about 2m and gained sole handicap success off this mark; however, along with several other runners he goes into unknown territory over 2m4f. |
33/1 |
|
17th 10 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Fairly useful at about 2m and gained sole handicap success off this mark; however, along with several other runners he goes into unknown territory over 2m4f. |
33/1 |
6/1
Form: 5/4P1- D
Last run: 212 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 139
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 |
10th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
Has lots of form in major handicaps, generally at about 2m, but losing spell goes back three years and he looks unlikely to land this hot contest at the age of 11; remote third at Newbury most recently. |
40/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 69y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Missed last term; useful on his day (County winner) but is into the veteran stage and not particularly solid on this season's form, for all that he was placed in the Greatwood; beaten twice in this contest (pulled up in 2023, fifth in 2024). |
33/1 |
20/1
Form: 8/26P- D
Last run: 258 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 |
26th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 3f 48y Class 3 |
10st 8lb |
Well treated on his good second to very useful Notlongtillmay at Wetherby (1m7f; chase debut) last November; however, nowhere near that form in three runs since, latest in a notable race returned to hurdles; bit to prove back up in distance. |
16/1 |
|
7th 10 |
15th Oct 2023 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won a pair of novice hurdles two seasons ago but rather struggled over fences last term; ground could be an issue on stable debut (was with Tom Symonds) and others appear to hold stronger claims. |
20/1 |
|
5 |
30th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 4f 194y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
All three rules wins have come on good/good to soft and twice taken out of races on soft; the transition to fences hasn't been smooth and others are higher up the list; first-time cheekpieces fitted. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 13116- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 133
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Last campaign was very hit and miss but included two wins over about 2m4f on heavy going and he seems to be working his way back to form this season; not proven beyond 2m5f but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
20/1 |
|
10 |
17th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 6f 41y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Last campaign was very hit and miss but included two wins over about 2m4f on heavy going and he seems to be working his way back to form this season; not proven beyond 2m5f but he's too well handicapped to be ignored. |
20/1 |
12/1
Form: 2P2234 CD
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 0lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 131
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 |
4th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 100y |
11st 0lb |
Admirable mare will be having her 108th start under rules; 1-21 over fences but has run well at this venue on multiple occasions; lost form since shock win in a 2m listed handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in March 2024; hard to fancy on recent showings but can't fully dismiss. |
10/1 |
|
5 |
15th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Admirable front-runner but recent form far from encouraging, 3m beyond her last time; return to 2m to suit but hard to see her lasting it out. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: 11192- D
Last run: 184 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 143
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 |
11th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 149y Class 1 |
11st 10lb |
Tailed off at Cheltenham in January but that's not his track and he's had a wind op since; prior to that he ran well when runner-up to Impose Toi at Newbury and Ascot, and his Aintree form figures read 1212 with his last two visits being in this race (good to soft/good); there can be considerable optimism that he'll be a key player back here; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
|
6th 3 |
24th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 7f 213y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Runner-up to Impose Toi on last two starts (3m, soft/good to soft), latest when beaten just over 1l off level weights (same today) in the Grade 1 Long Walk at Ascot; his record at Cheltenham is patchy but he ran well when third in this in 2024; on form he's the stand-out danger to Impose Toi. |
9/2 |
|
1st 1 |
1st Nov 2025 Good 3m 0f 26y Class 1 |
11st 8lb |
Reappeared with a win in the Grade 2 Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury (3m, soft) last November and finished second in the Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree (3m, good) in April, having won that same Grade 1 12 months earlier; leading claims despite conceding weight all round. |
7/4 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £50.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £44.75 |
| Tricast | £381.72 |
| Trifecta | £379.80 |
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