12.42
SoftDragonBet Supporting British Racing Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 1m 7f 182y
- Class 4
- 19 runners
Runners: 19 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
11/4 (Won)
- Win: £6.00
- Place: £1.70
Form: 12- C
Last run: 343 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
13th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 3 |
10st 9lb |
2-2 over hurdles last season and has made a promising start to his chasing career this term; had to concede weight to higher-rated rival when runner-up in novice chase here (2m, soft) last month and remains on a good mark for this handicap return; good chance. |
5/6 |
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2nd 1 |
27th Jan 2026 Soft 2m 0f 16y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
2-2 over hurdles last season; had to battle hard to justify skinny odds on seasonal/chase debut at Carlisle (2m, soft; four fences omitted) in November and fell at third-last fence when travelling well at Ffos Las (2m3f, soft) this month but remains a very interesting chasing prospect. |
13/8 |
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1st 2 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Looked very promising in his two bumpers last season and beat a next-time-out winner fairly comfortably on last month's hurdling debut at Ffos Las (2m, soft); makes very obvious appeal here. |
4/9 |
7/2
- Place: £1.20
Form: 52-23
Last run: 48 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
14th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 3m 0f 58y Class 1 |
11st 2lb |
Won easily on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft) in November and has continued in good form, finishing third of 15 at Windsor (3m, soft) latest; he has something to find if his opponents are at their best but that isn't guaranteed, and his current wellbeing and proven stamina are both positives. |
10/1 |
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3rd 3 |
18th Jan 2026 Soft 3m 0f 0y Class 2 |
11st 9lb |
Has a solid overall record; fairly useful form switched to handicaps (at about 2m4f on soft) this term, winning by wide margin at Bangor then solid third at Newbury; remains open to further progress; major contender, provided he stays this new trip. |
9/2 |
8/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: O2
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 6lb
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 6 |
12th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ran out on debut; however, he's been placed from the front on testing ground in his three maiden hurdles since, tongue tied first time when stepped up to 2m4f at Chepstow latest; absent since November and moving away from soft ground would ask a question, but his form suggests a big run. |
5/2 |
12/1
Form: 3
Last run: 37 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 17 |
8th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 173y Class 1 |
10st 13lb |
One of several runners who are still seeking a first win; however, has shown ability at about 2m under rules and pedigree suggests this new trip is a likely source of improvement; could prove best of the maidens and is one for the shortlist. |
25/1 |
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2nd 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Second of 13 in an Irish point; promising 5l third at Leicester (heavy) was followed by a heavier defeat at Ffos Las but should be capable having having some say in a race of this nature, especially as two of his rivals are penalised. |
10/1 |
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2nd 6 |
7th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 145y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Second of 13 in an Irish point; promising 5l third at Leicester (heavy) was followed by a heavier defeat at Ffos Las but should be capable having having some say in a race of this nature, especially as two of his rivals are penalised. |
10/1 |
200/1
Form: —
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 6lb
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 4 |
5th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 149y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Early casualty behind Touquet two runs ago and 2m3f looked too far for him last time out, but he appeared value for a greater rise than 5lb for his Lingfield success (2m, good to soft; Touquet over 1l third) before all of that; remains of interest. |
4/1 |
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3rd 3 |
9th Feb 2026 Heavy 2m 3f 51y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Off the mark on third chase start when scoring at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December; fair run over this trip at Ffos Las on previous start but he fell last time out; a possible on earlier form. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 6-262
Last run: 76 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 5 (6) |
14th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Won three in a row in a visor this spring (1m6f-2m1f, good to firm/good) but she's been well held in last three runs and was a long way behind An Bradan Feasa at Lingfield 13 days ago; visor returns and blinkers are removed. |
12/1 |
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3rd 3 (3) |
1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 0f 68y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Won three in a row in a visor this spring (1m6f-2m1f, good to firm/good) but recent efforts suggest the handicapper may have her measure now; tried in blinkers here; needs to kick on again. |
7/2 |
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4th 5 (6) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Completed a top-of-the-ground hat-trick this year (1m6f-2m1f) and remains in good form, as a tactical race wouldn't have suited at Yarmouth and she was never ideally positioned after starting slowly last time (finished 8.5l behind the winner); another to consider. |
3/1 |
40/1
Form: 64-9
Last run: 80 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 3 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 5yo who was an easy winner of Chepstow novice (2m, heavy) in January and she had daunting task in Mares' Novice (Grade 2) at Cheltenham Festival in final run last season; this is more realistic on handicap debut and she still has scope for further progress in this sphere; needs a close look on return. |
11/4 |
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19th 15 |
13th Mar 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 179y Class 1 |
11st 4lb |
held up in rear |
100/1 |
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1st 11 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Ran well in two good-quality bumpers last spring, latterly when fourth of 18 at Cheltenham (good), but soundly beaten on both hurdling starts this season (2m3f/2m); not written off just yet but needs to jump more fluently. |
33/1 |
15/8
Form: 101- D
Last run: 338 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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4 |
19th Nov 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
2-3 in bumpers; well held in two of his three hurdle races last term but his third here (2m, good) in March wasn't a bad effort and he's now switched to fences for this seasonal/handicap debut; warrants respect, with pedigree suggesting he can do better in this sphere; tongue-tie added. |
4/1 |
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3rd 1 |
27th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
took keen hold, led, headed but prominent 2nd, not fluent and dropped to midfield 4th, weakened from 3 out |
15/8 |
20/1
Form: 8
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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11 |
27th Jul 2025 Good 2m 3f 207y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Tailed off in a bumper and three hurdles races from 2m to 2m5f; enters handicaps with an awful lot to prove and principally of interest due to his connections. |
9/1 |
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2 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 5f 122y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Showed only minor promise when a big-priced outsider for first two hurdle runs (2m/2m3f) and will probably be of greater interest when qualified for low-grade handicaps. |
33/1 |
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1 |
21st May 2025 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Some appeal on pedigree for 2m-2m5f hurdles, but looked in need of more time when fading right out of a Uttoxeter bumper (good) and Ffos Las maiden hurdle (2m, soft) last autumn/winter. |
66/1 |
66/1
Form: 79/
Last run: 712 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
towards rear, outpaced after 4 out, soon struggling |
12/1 |
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13 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
towards rear, outpaced after 4 out, soon struggling |
12/1 |
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4th 3 |
22nd Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 123y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Placed in point bumpers but has shown no worthwhile form under rules, initially for Venetia Williams; couldn't make a case. |
66/1 |
Form: 4-333
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
25th Mar 2025 Good 2m 3f 1y Class 4 |
11st 9lb |
Lightly raced 6yo who looked a likely handicap prospect on his novice and maiden form at about 2m but his handicap debut in a military riders' race at Sandown (2m, soft; favourite) in January didn't go to plan; still early days though and 2m3f promises to suit on pedigree. |
4/1 |
100/1
Form: 9-3
Last run: 237 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up in Ffos Las maiden (2m, soft) in January, after a break, but displayed a modicum of promise when third of five (albeit well held) in novice event here (2m6f, good) last spring and, after only three hurdle runs, remains very unexposed; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor. |
10/1 |
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4 |
13th Apr 2025 Good 3m 2f 83y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
Pulled up in Ffos Las maiden (2m, soft) in January, after a break, but displayed a modicum of promise when third of five (albeit well held) in novice event here (2m6f, good) last spring and, after only three hurdle runs, remains very unexposed; swaps cheekpieces for first-time visor. |
10/1 |
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6 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 182y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Twice-raced 8yo who was a modest third at Stratford (2m6f) when last seen; plenty to find on the figures. |
100/1 |
Form: 2-8
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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12 |
26th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 2m 1f 162y Class 4 |
11st 4lb
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Beaten by Potters Charm in his bumper but finished tailed off in two runs over hurdles last winter; retains potential but probably one for another day. |
25/1 |
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5th 4 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
All three starts on heavy ground; no match for top novice hurdler Potters Charm in a Ffos Las bumper but was clear of a subsequent winning hurdler; may have needed the run but could still have shown more than he did in a 2m4f novice hurdle back there just before Christmas. |
9/1 |
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5th 4 |
25th Jan 2025 1m 7f 168y Class 4 |
11st 8lb |
All three starts on heavy ground; no match for top novice hurdler Potters Charm in a Ffos Las bumper but was clear of a subsequent winning hurdler; may have needed the run but could still have shown more than he did in a 2m4f novice hurdle back there just before Christmas. |
9/1 |
Form: 41-2F D BF
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 3 |
29th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 3 |
11st 11lb |
Quirky customer who sometimes races far too freely, but got career back on track with two come-from-behind wins (both 2m, good; soft also suits) under Beau Morgan this spring; probably still on a good mark if all goes to plan. |
11/2 |
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1st 1 |
17th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
Chasing didn't go to plan last season (four attempts) and he was easily reeled in after making the running on return to hurdling in March but a return to very patient tactics paid dividends at Bangor (2m, good) last month, where he cut through the field to cause a 33-1 surprise; his tendency to race too freely remains a concern but a recent 7lb rise ought to be manageable. |
15/8 |
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1st 8 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 145y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Chasing didn't go to plan last season (four attempts) and he was easily reeled in after making the running on return to hurdling in March; on a tempting mark now but his tendency to race far too freely remains a worry, and others are much less risky. |
14/1 |
Form: 7-3422 BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1 |
15th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 20y Class 3 |
11st 10lb |
Switching to fences has reaped benefits, backing up his opening Stratford win with an authoritative display under 5lb claimer at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good; evens favourite); another 5lb higher today; Sean Bowen is back aboard; strong likelihood of better to come, and stable won this last year, so he is the one to beat. |
11/8 |
Form: 4
Last run: 242 days
W: 11st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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3rd 4 |
6th Apr 2026 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Ten-race maiden; sent handicapping for last four starts, on last two occasions finishing runner-up on soft going over 3m2f at this track and Fontwell; different ground is forecast today but he's in serious calculations. |
11/4 |
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3 |
18th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
11st 3lb |
From a very good jumping family; struggled in two slow-ground maiden hurdles in February (2m6f/2m3f) but took huge step forward and belied triple-digit odds wen very respectable fourth at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) last month; has strong claims here if he handles the quicker conditions (ran okay in a good-ground bumper last spring). |
5/4 |
Form: 3/1-58 D
Last run: 29 days
W: 10st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 12 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, towards rear when not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling |
11/1 |
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8th 12 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 32y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
midfield, towards rear when not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, soon struggling |
11/1 |
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4th 3 |
28th Feb 2025 Heavy 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won Newton Abbot bumper on good ground in 2023 but she hasn't reached the same standard over hurdles yet, including on handicap debut at Bangor (2m3f, soft; cheekpieces refitted) this month; down 3lb; stamina to prove. |
6/1 |
Form: 0-779
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 9 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Will beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f); will have a more realistic chance when given a handicap mark. |
100/1 |
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10th 9 |
28th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Will beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m4f); will have a more realistic chance when given a handicap mark. |
100/1 |
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10th 26 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb
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Soundly beaten in her two bumpers and two Ffos Las hurdle races. |
200/1 |
Form: 5
Last run: 27 days
W: 10st 13lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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10th 7 |
26th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
After a wind operation she was first and fourth in 2m4f/2m7f handicaps for previous yard; joined this one for £3,000 and coped fine with the drop back to 2m when a clearcut winner here 11 days ago; raised 8lb but she's clearly turned a corner. |
7/2 |
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1st 12 |
15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Left behind previous efforts when winning at Market Rasen (2m6f, good; hooded) in May after wind surgery, her fourth handicap start, but never figured over 3m there the following month; bought for £3,000 since and, despite the drop in trip not being an obvious plus, she can have a say. |
7/1 |
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4th 10 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Either or both of the wind surgery and headgear tweak inspired her to dig in for a head victory here latest (2m6f, good; Time Was pulled up); need to hope that improvement can translate to longer trips also, but clearly far enough down the weights to make hay if a corner has been turned. |
15/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £21.10 |
| Straight Forecast | £20.32 |
| Trifecta | £79.40 |