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Good To SoftHave A Lush Christmas From DragonBet ‘Junior’ National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB)
- Prize money: £2450.7
- 2m 0f 53y
- Class 5
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: NH Flat
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
25/1 (Won)
- Win: £35.10
- Place: £6.80
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 5 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 183y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Ran at Hereford for bumper win and both hurdle races, comfortably on top in a 2m4f maiden (soft; worst result was on good) last time; this handicap debut demands plenty more but he's lightly raced and should retain potential. |
7/1 |
|
1st 2 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 147y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Won bumper here (2m, good to soft) on debut in December 2024; made a pleasing start to his hurdling career when runner-up here (2m, good to soft) last month; should be suited by this step up in trip and must be on the shortlist. |
11/8 |
9/4
- Place: £1.40
Form: 3
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 17 |
25th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 9lb |
No match for Minella Yoga at Taunton, taking record to 0-6; however, he's related to several winners for his connections and may have potential off his opening mark; one to consider. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
9th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 104y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
A fair bumper performer who shaped well when a clear second of 12 in 2m Huntingdon novice hurdle 22 days ago; this brother to the stable's useful winner Secret Squirrel has more to offer and shouldn't be underestimated. |
3/1 |
|
2nd 7 |
18th Mar 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Placed in the first two of three bumpers; brother to useful hurdler Secret Squirrel and although his own hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 9-1) three weeks ago showed significant ability, he needs to build on that. |
14/1 |
10/1
- Place: £4.20
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd May 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Consistent sort who got off the mark up in distance at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in February and has found one too good on all three occasions since, latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); should be thereabouts. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
14th Apr 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Off the mark at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) in his third handicap, before two creditable efforts when finding one too good; the step up trip could eke out further progress, especially if the cheekpieces prove a positive addition. |
6/4 |
|
2nd 9 |
20th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 7f 180y Class 2 |
11st 0lb |
Off the mark at the third attempt in handicaps over C&D (good to soft) last month and 8l second to thriving winner at Sedgefield (2m4f, soft) subsequently; this unexposed 5yo is in good hands to continue to progress. |
7/2 |
9/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
5th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog |
6/1 |
|
6th 5 |
5th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
visibility reduced by fog, prominent over 2f out, pressed leaders over 3f out, weakened over 2f out |
6/1 |
|
4th 10 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Cost 95,000euros as a yearling; bred for the Flat but has travelled over from Ireland and perhaps the betting will guide. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 |
14th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 207y Class 3 |
11st 4lb |
Landed his second race over hurdles when scoring at Doncaster (2m, soft) in November; has been a beaten favourite on two starts since but is still quite unexposed and should run well. |
11/1 |
|
2nd 1 |
7th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
2-4 over hurdles, the latter win gained in Doncaster handicap (2m, soft) in November; slightly disappointing when upped to 2m3f at Haydock in December but may still have potential and remains of interest. |
13/8 |
|
1st 12 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Soundly beaten when fifth of 12 at 9-1 on debut in Hereford bumper (2m, good to soft) in December but that run gives him something to build on and his yard is in fine form; market check advised on hurdle debut. |
15/2 |
50/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 10st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 12 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
£7,000 yearling; fifth foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Sam Noir (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and For Gina (2m7f hurdle); others are much preferred. |
50/1 |
|
6th 12 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
£7,000 yearling; fifth foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Sam Noir (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and For Gina (2m7f hurdle); others are much preferred. |
50/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
0-7 under rules and a beaten co-favourite on his handicap debut when sixth of 12 finishers at Exeter (2m5f, good) last month; first-time cheekpieces now on and still lightly raced so cannot dismiss. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 |
7th Apr 2026 Good 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Only minor promise in bumpers and beaten a long way in all three runs over hurdles, albeit two of those races were won by the first two home in the Supreme at Cheltenham; entitled to be far more competitive in this company on handicap debut. |
4/1 |
|
7th 9 |
14th Jan 2026 Good 2m 0f 69y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Placed in final bumper attempt; modest record otherwise and two hurdles efforts (80-1 both times) suggest handicaps will be his ideal scene. |
100/1 |
25/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Well held in his sole bumper, in December 2024, and he's offered little in two starts over hurdles (2m-2m2f), both on good to soft, since returning from a long absence. |
50/1 |
|
8th 3 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Well held in sole bumper in Decemeber 2024 and he returned after a long absence with a pulled-up effort on hurdling debut at Exeter (2m, good to soft) last month. |
50/1 |
|
6 |
6th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 161y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
15-2 when well beaten in a Hereford bumper and that was in late 2024; watching brief best. |
50/1 |
8/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
22nd Apr 2026 Good 2m 7f 174y Class 4 |
11st 13lb |
0-9 but was runner-up on handicap debut at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) last month and he filled the same position behind an odds-on rival in a maiden at Ascot (2m3f, good) last time; needs to find more at this new trip but he still has potential and is a half-brother to a 2m7f chase winner. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
29th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 63y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Has something to find on all the figures with West Hill Verde but this eight-race maiden probably ran his best race yet in a Haydock handicap (2m3f, good to soft) and the winner is an improver who has followed up; effective on good ground so should give his running. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 191y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Went close in his final two bumpers last season but has been set some stiff tasks and looked a work in progress over hurdles; step up in trip should help and a better effort could be in the offing now handicapping. |
8/1 |
7/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Poor form in three runs over hurdles, including when back after a wind op last time; blinkers tried on handicap debut; stiff task from 10lb out of the weights |
50/1 |
|
12th 6 |
24th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Can't be recommended on his outings in a bumper or maiden and novice; has twice been handy before weakening so wind surgery might have helped. |
50/1 |
|
11th 6 |
8th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
Duck egg in bumper and pulled up in 2m3f maiden hurdle; poor claims. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 6 (5) |
21st Feb 2025 Standard 1m 4f 14y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
No sign of ability yet; best to look elsewhere. |
100/1 |
|
11th 9 (10) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance. |
100/1 |
|
11th 9 (10) |
11th Feb 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 4 |
9st 4lb |
Duck eggs in 2m bumper and 1m3f Flat contest, well behind Nahy last time; poor claims dropped further in distance. |
100/1 |
9/2
Form: 7 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (4) |
20th Aug 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 4 |
9st 11lb |
Low-level form in two bumpers (for Andrew Balding) and two Windsor maidens for new yard this summer; handicaps more suitable after this. |
66/1 |
|
3 (1) |
21st Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Disappointing at odds-on in November in his first bumper and pulled up the following month in his second; left Andrew Balding and although an 8l defeat in maiden here (11.4f, good; 100-1) in May was more positive, that was good enough for only seventh of nine; needs vastly better. |
50/1 |
|
1 (3) |
24th May 2025 Good To Firm 1m 3f 99y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Disappointing at odds-on in his first bumper in November and was pulled up in the second one the following month; left Andrew Balding since and has plenty to prove now switched to the Flat for new yard. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £157.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £73.35 |
| Trifecta | £1471.90 |
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