14.58
SoftDragonBet Still Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £3696.7
- 2m 4f 0y
- Class 5
- 26 runners
Runners: 26 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: —
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.50
- Place: £1.90
Form: 47-674
Last run: 51 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
made virtually all, disputed lead, led clearly after 1st, not fluent 2nd, faced challenges from 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and ran on well run-in |
3/1 |
|
1st 2 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
made virtually all, disputed lead, led clearly after 1st, not fluent 2nd, faced challenges from 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and ran on well run-in |
3/1 |
7/2
- Place: £2.20
Form: 067-
Last run: 294 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 101
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
in touch with leaders |
7/2 |
25/1
- Place: £3.90
Form: 3-6239
Last run: 15 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
Lightly raced but didn't look well treated for handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) and was well beaten at 20-1; down just 2lb but this longer trip could be a positive. |
25/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
Lightly raced but didn't look well treated for handicap debut at Chepstow (2m, soft) and was well beaten at 20-1; down just 2lb but this longer trip could be a positive. |
25/1 |
|
13 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 6lb |
Unexposed 4yo who was placed on first two hurdling starts (both 2m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but had a wind op three weeks ago and could still have potential. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 58604
Last run: 52 days
W: 10st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 24 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb
|
Lightly raced 5yo who hinted at better days ahead when a 21l fourth on handicap debut over C&D in November (soft); gets in here off a low weight and is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
4th 24 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 3lb
|
Lightly raced 5yo who hinted at better days ahead when a 21l fourth on handicap debut over C&D in November (soft); gets in here off a low weight and is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
4th 8 |
20th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Showed no significant promise in three 2m novice hurdles last month but has a lowly mark for this handicap debut and the longer trip may unlock some improvement. |
16/1 |
10/1
Form: 000/42
Last run: 10 days
W: 11st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 |
22nd Jan 2025 Good To Soft 3m 1f 54y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
towards rear |
5/1 |
|
5th 11 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb
|
Only 1-8 in points and 2-42 under rules (hurdle/chase winner); beaten 9l and 12l in two handicap hurdles since returning to rules action and others are more intriguing. |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: -12321
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 11lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Consistent sort who deserved his Exeter win (2m2f, soft) five weeks ago, which had a degree of comfort about it; raised 7lb but Joshua Newman can claim his 5lb this time; solid contender. |
3/1 |
|
6th 9 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Consistent sort who deserved his Exeter win (2m2f, soft) five weeks ago, which had a degree of comfort about it; raised 7lb but Joshua Newman can claim his 5lb this time; solid contender. |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 48-095 CD
Last run: 27 days
W: 11st 1lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb
|
Well handicapped on best hurdles/chase efforts; has been out of form but latest Windsor run (2m4f) when caught out of his ground was a bit better. |
12/1 |
|
7th 15 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb
|
Well handicapped on best hurdles/chase efforts; has been out of form but latest Windsor run (2m4f) when caught out of his ground was a bit better. |
12/1 |
|
5th 11 |
15th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 4 |
10st 13lb |
Well handicapped on best hurdles/chase form but has been badly out of sorts since April; best watched unless the market suggests a revival is expected. |
25/1 |
13/2
Form: 2P7-74
Last run: 30 days
W: 10st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
|
4th 14 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
Made the frame several times for previous yard but looks exposed as a modest maiden; well held on debut for new stable; opposed. |
25/1 |
12/1
Form: 99-040
Last run: 84 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 19 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-10 over hurdles in Ireland, though he was third of 17 in a Down Royal handicap in September 2023; that was over 3m and it's questionable whether he can return to that level. |
12/1 |
|
9th 19 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-10 over hurdles in Ireland, though he was third of 17 in a Down Royal handicap in September 2023; that was over 3m and it's questionable whether he can return to that level. |
12/1 |
50/1
Form: 4-UPP0
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 26 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb
|
Three-time AW winner who didn't run badly behind Our Dylan at Hereford last April but has offered little since; 7lb wrong. |
50/1 |
|
10th 26 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
9st 9lb
|
Three-time AW winner who didn't run badly behind Our Dylan at Hereford last April but has offered little since; 7lb wrong. |
50/1 |
|
10th 16 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Three-time Flat winner when trained in Ireland but 0-15 over hurdles; pulled up when 80-1 at Ffos Las (2m4f, good to soft) last month and has now failed to complete his last three races; difficult to enthuse over. |
66/1 |
33/1
Form: 17-60P D
Last run: 99 days
W: 11st 13lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb
|
Won four times for Dan Skelton, the handicap off this mark; however, in poor form in the autumn and was sold for £2,000; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
11th 6 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb
|
Won four times for Dan Skelton, the handicap off this mark; however, in poor form in the autumn and was sold for £2,000; best watched. |
33/1 |
|
1 |
4th Oct 2024 Good To Soft 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; gave pretty good account when close sixth in big field at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July but was very disappointing favourite on latest outing and now sports cheekpieces. |
9/2 |
Form: 6-833
Last run: 26 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Third in mares' maiden races at Lingfield and Southwell on last two starts, latterly over an extended 2m5f; better is needed for this handicap debut but it's not hard to think she can raise her game over 3m+. |
5/1 |
|
1st 1 |
18th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Third in mares' maiden races at Lingfield and Southwell on last two starts, latterly over an extended 2m5f; better is needed for this handicap debut but it's not hard to think she can raise her game over 3m+. |
5/1 |
|
1 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
|
Form: 558-25 BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 12st 0lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 105
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
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|
|
4 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb
|
|
Form: 93P-42
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 13lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 104
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb
|
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|
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5 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 13lb
|
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|
|
2nd 1 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Fair third in novice hurdle here (2m2f, heavy) in February and returned to form on reappearance when fourth at Taunton (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago; lightly raced and could have more to offer. |
10/1 |
Form: 79221-
Last run: 280 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 103
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
led |
4/1 |
|
8th 3 |
16th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 190y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
led |
4/1 |
|
7 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
|
Form: 12-635 C
Last run: 15 days
W: 11st 11lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 102
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb
|
|
|
|
8 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb
|
|
|
|
19 |
27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb
|
Three-time hurdle winner (once over C&D); does not always look wildly enthusiastic but ran well when third on recent seasonal debut at Leicester (1m7f, heavy) and has each-way claims at least if in the right mood here. |
12/1 |
Form: 316-P4
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
in rear |
8/1 |
|
9th 2 |
13th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
It was a modest bumper he won at Ludlow and it's been a modest return in three 2m novice hurdles; however, handicaps are now the right option and he's bred for this far. |
8/1 |
|
12 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 7lb
|
|
Form: -4P414 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
|
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|
13 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
|
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|
4th 3 |
19th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
With these cheekpieces back on he made all at Perth (2m4f, good) in September on his final outing for Olly Murphy; subsequently sold for £17,000; hit with 11lb rise but had 15l to spare last time and remains well treated on his old form (including on soft ground); could make a bold bid. |
8/1 |
Form: 3471/3 D
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 3lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb
|
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14 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb
|
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|
3rd 5 |
22nd Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 3y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Two-time course winner (over fences) who returns from long absence on a reduced mark and he's one to watch in the betting; has won twice over hurdles but chasing was his game in 2022-23 and others have far less to prove. |
9/2 |
Form: 25-609
Last run: 30 days
W: 11st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Went close in bumper a year ago but has failed to back up that form; needs a turnaround in first-time headgear on handicap debut. |
25/1 |
|
4th 4 |
20th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Went close in bumper a year ago but has failed to back up that form; needs a turnaround in first-time headgear on handicap debut. |
25/1 |
|
16 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 0lb
|
|
Form: 88P
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb
|
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|
|
17 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb
|
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|
1 |
1st Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 56y Class 2 |
11st 7lb |
Fortunate to win his final attempt in Irish points; two hurdles efforts suggest ordinary handicaps will be his scene. |
100/1 |
Form: 2P5297
Last run: 16 days
W: 10st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
|
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|
18 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
|
Form: 20417P CD
Last run: 11 days
W: 10st 6lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb
|
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20 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 6lb
|
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Form: 837
Last run: 211 days
W: 10st 5lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
21 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb
|
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21 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb
|
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Form: 262823 BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 10st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
No Results Found |
Form: 6458/0
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
25 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb
|
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25 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 1lb
|
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13th 13 |
21st Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 53y Class 5 |
10st 12lb |
Out of form when last seen over hurdles two years ago and returned from long absence with heavy defeat (albeit on heavy ground) on the Flat in October; current ability hard to gauge. |
50/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £33.20 |
| Straight Forecast | £34.67 |
| Tricast | £438.09 |
| Trifecta | £304.30 |
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