13.15
SoftDragonbet Supporting British Racing Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 0f 53y
- Class 4
- 12 runners
Runners: 12 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
6/4 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 231 D
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 2 |
19th Mar 2025 Good 1m 7f 144y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won maiden hurdle at Windsor (2m, good to soft) in December on stable debut and easily followed up at Hereford (2m, soft); tailed off in Grade 2 at Kempton (2m, good to soft) since but he's a leading contender if bouncing back to his best now back down in grade. |
6/5 |
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6th 8 |
22nd Feb 2025 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 1 |
11st 5lb |
Showed promise in Ireland and has impressed in winning two minor hurdles at Windsor (good to soft) and Hereford (soft); others in here have superior form but he's unquestionably promising. |
14/1 |
9/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 3/8-2
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 5 |
27th May 2026 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 4 |
10st 10lb |
On dangerous mark but he's 1-11 over hurdles and hasn't really fired since returning after wind surgery this spring; has a bit to prove and he's untried beyond 2m5f. |
16/1 |
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6th 1 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Now 5lb lower than winning winning at Hereford (2m, good) in March 2025 but, following a break, could not justify favouritism when midfield at Stratford (2m2f; good; first run after wind op) last month; sports refitted cheekpieces and tries a new trip here; needs that recent run to have done him good. |
7/1 |
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7th 3 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Now 2lb lower than when winning at Hereford (2m, good) in spring 2025 but wasn't firing on all cylinders in the autumn when last seen and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference; cheekpieces removed after one use. |
8/1 |
25/1
- Place: £10.10
Form: 3-8
Last run: 60 days
W: 11st 3lb
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 |
6th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Hadn't always looked straightforward so the new cheekpieces were probably a factor in his narrow defeat of an in-form rival at Plumpton (2m4f, good); still nicely treated off 3lb higher. |
9/4 |
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1st 2 |
5th Apr 2026 Good 2m 4f 116y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Maiden who has hinted at winning potential but last run at Taunton (3m, good) was a backward step as he didn't look straightforward; if the cheekpieces can focus his mind then the ability is there to take a hand. |
6/1 |
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5th 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Still a maiden over hurdles but he came in a respectable fourth of 11 in 2m5f Kempton handicap 35 days ago; that form is working out well so he needs considering off a 2lb lower mark. |
12/1 |
Evs
Form: 95-13 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 |
18th Apr 2026 Soft 2m 0f 110y Class 1 |
10st 2lb |
He's had his ups and downs in a short chasing career and his jumping can lack fluency but he made it 2-5 in this sphere when making virtually all to win at Newbury (2m, good to soft) four weeks ago; won on soft ground over hurdles; major player if things click again today. |
13/2 |
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1st 3 |
21st Mar 2026 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Unseated rider at halfway on this course last month; in and out overall but he would have a chance on his clearcut reappearance success over this distance at Chepstow and drying ground would not inconvenience him. |
9/2 |
|
2 |
28th Feb 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 187y Class 3 |
11st 7lb |
Campaigned only at about 2m; has failed to back up the form of his Chepstow reappearance win and, contrary to parts of his pedigree, doesn't shape as if he's crying out for this new trip. |
10/1 |
150/1
Form: 00/P/
Last run: 662 days
W: 11st 3lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 4 |
5th Apr 2025 Good 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Pulled up in first two handicaps, latterly when back on good ground at Hereford (2m3f) last month (bled from the nose); huge leap of faith required to support him here. |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 165 D
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 7 |
16th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 77y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Productive autumn included a Carlisle hurdles win (2m1f, good) off 4lb lower; two flops either side of a late fall since March, however, and doesn't enter this chasing debut in the same good heart as some. |
12/1 |
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6th 1 |
4th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 171y Class 4 |
11st 11lb |
Landed his second win over hurdles on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October and ran well on his next three starts; pulled up at Haydock last month but was in the process of running a good race when falling two out at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) 16 days ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); decent ground looks to be the key and he should run well. |
6/1 |
|
1 |
19th Mar 2026 Good 2m 0f 178y Class 4 |
12st 2lb |
Won on reappearance at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October and ran well in defeat on next three starts (about 2m, good/good to soft); pulled up at Haydock only a fortnight ago, when more was amiss than just the 2m3f trip, but he's a player if bouncing back from that blip; cheekpieces go on. |
7/2 |
33/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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5th 4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 2m 3f 0y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Kept on well to score over C&D (good) in April, his ninth start over hurdles; still unexposed over this sort of trip but was a shade disappointing when well-held third at Ludlow (2m5f, good) last month and probably won't be favoured by any rain. |
5/1 |
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3rd 2 |
10th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 55y Class 5 |
11st 10lb |
His first run beyond 2m when ridden out to prevail over 2m3f at Warwick last month (good; 6lb lower) and he might well improve again for going further this afternoon; has a lot less to prove than his rivals. |
5/4 |
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1st 11 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 3f 0y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
In the frame in first two completions in handicaps (2m, good to soft and good) either side of Christmas but his Taunton run since was a distinct letdown and leaves him with plenty to prove at present. |
16/1 |
20/1
Form: 3/1-58 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 10lb
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 |
50/1
Form: 7
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 3lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 1 |
13th Oct 2025 Good 3m 1f 119y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Finished a close third on handicap debut over 2m3f here in March but off colour since then with and without a tongue-tie; goes up in trip and there are stayers in the family. |
10/1 |
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3 |
15th Sep 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Absent since running as though something was amiss in April but was creditable third on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, good) in March and may still have potential. |
16/1 |
|
2 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Third in two Ludlow novice hurdles in February (2m, good to soft) before finishing a creditable third at Hereford on handicap debut on first run at this trip (good; form not worked out); tongue-tie now tried; each-way chance. |
6/1 |
100/1
Form: 87
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 3lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made low-key start to rules career in 2m hurdles during the winter and was beaten about 28l when fifth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); however, he remains very unexposed and might benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
|
4 |
31st Mar 2025 Good 2m 4f 19y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made low-key start to rules career in 2m hurdles during the winter and was beaten about 28l when fifth on last month's chase/handicap debut at Market Rasen (3m, good to soft); however, he remains very unexposed and might benefit from today's drop back in trip; worth a second look. |
12/1 |
|
3 |
4th Feb 2025 Good To Soft 2m 7f 191y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Not the only one in here who struggled over hurdles but has the potential to make a superior chaser, having finished third in his two completed points; handicap debut; market useful. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: -25U6U
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
6 yo Mare
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (2) |
26th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Gained a breakthrough success for her current yard over 1m5f here in January and not disgraced both runs since, third of nine in 1m6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; she ought to be thereabouts again eased 1lb. |
7/2 |
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3rd 2 (2) |
7th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made the breakthrough on her 19th start under rules at Chelmsford (13.5f) last month when scoring by 7l; unable to match that when fourth in a classified at Wolverhampton (1m4f) eight days later but remains in form and not out of this. |
8/1 |
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4th 1 (6) |
16th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 13lb |
No win in her first 18 starts but she made the breakthrough when storming 7l clear in a Chelmsford handicap (1m5f) last week; now drops back to 1m4f but she hit a personal best with that success and is a major player again on this switch to a classified event. |
15/8 |
100/1
Form: 599
Last run: 25 days
W: 10st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
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1st 6 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Kept on well to score at Warwick (3m1f, good) three weeks ago and is now 2-7 over hurdles; that looked a modest race and she's 6lb higher here but at least we know she's in good nick. |
2/1 |
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1st 6 |
4th May 2026 Good 3m 1f 5y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
40-1 when making a successful handicap debut last summer and probably better again when beaten 2l at Plumpton the final time (3m1f, good); off since September which is a slight concern, but this race has no depth. |
13/8 |
|
7 |
21st Sep 2025 Good To Firm 3m 0f 217y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Evidently suited by hike up in trip when causing 40-1 surprise on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) in July; subsequent Worcester fourth (2m7f, good) was perfectly respectable and further progress remains possible. |
5/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £14.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.68 |
| Trifecta | £377.30 |
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