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GoodDragonBet The Roar Before BOG @ Cheltenham Novices’ Handicap Chase
- Prize money: £4224.8
- 2m 3f 166y
- Class 5
- 4 runners
Runners: 4 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/6 (Won)
- Win: £1.67
Form: 7-5701 CD
Last run: 14 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
8th Apr 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well beaten in three maiden hurdles in the autumn but 2-2 since switched to handicap chases this year, with both wins gained in small fields at Plumpton (2m4f, soft/good); has a bit more on his plate today but may still have more improvement to come. |
6/4 |
|
1st 1 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Well beaten in three maiden hurdles in the autumn but looked a different horse on chase/handicap debut a fortnight ago, winning comfortably by 9.5l over C&D (soft); 12lb higher today but could easily have more to offer. |
4/6 |
4/1
Form: 5-2625
Last run: 28 days
W: 10st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
24th May 2026 Good To Soft 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Made all to open account over C&D (good) in first-time blinkers ten days ago, his 11th start over fences; drew nicely clear of the others with the runner-up that day and was only raised 3lb; could be hard to catch. |
9/4 |
|
1st 7 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 3f 104y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Can make mistakes but mainly consistent over fences for this yard; pulled up at Warwick after an error last time but 2m and ground that was likely faster than good were probably not ideal; that brought his record to 0-18 but he's not ruled out in first-time blinkers back up in trip. |
7/1 |
|
8 |
23rd Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 54y Class 5 |
10st 6lb |
Held up and was never that threatening when beaten just over 7l into fourth at Ffos Las (2m3f, good to soft); that's two pleasing enough runs since the visor went on and this 17-race maiden has each-way claims. |
7/1 |
7/2
Form: 8P-412 D BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 10lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
3rd Jun 2026 Good To Firm 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Has continued to run well since his Huntingdon win in Februaray (2m4f, soft), last time giving everything in a narrow defeat over C&D; 2lb higher with Tom Hutsby again aboard; should have every chance. |
11/4 |
|
2nd 5 |
9th May 2026 Good 3m 0f 0y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Off the mark when well clear at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February but paid the handicapping price after; it's been harder since but he was unfortunate to run up against one who relished the new 3m3f test at Stratford (good) in April, although he still ran well; major player in first 3m run. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 4 |
19th Apr 2026 Good 3m 3f 119y Class 5 |
11st 3lb |
Got off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) in February with first-time visor applied (retained since); in the money in two runs since and now steps up beyond 3m for the first time; holds place claims at least. |
7/2 |
16/1
Form: 2-964P D
Last run: 15 days
W: 10st 7lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 |
9th Mar 2026 Good 2m 3f 166y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Well beaten in all three chases last season and also out of form over hurdles this term; considered only if lively in the betting. |
16/1 |
|
8 |
22nd Feb 2026 Soft 2m 5f 164y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Three-time hurdle winner; safely held on both outings (cheekpieces refitted last time) since returning in November from a break but suited by slow ground and might be perked up by first-time blinkers; worth a glance in the betting. |
11/1 |
|
4th 11 |
22nd Jan 2026 Soft 2m 3f 154y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
Inconsistent last season and well beaten on both outings this term; however, he may have needed his latest run in November and won this two years ago; not written off. |
14/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £2.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £3.51 |
| Trifecta | £4.40 |