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Good To FirmDragonBet Welsh Racing Festival 9th-11th October Handicap
- Prize money: £3768.48
- 0m 5f 16y
- Class 6
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly sunny
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.30
- Place: £2.40
Form: 300387 CD
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (11) |
16th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 10y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Five of his last seven wins have come at Brighton, including when he took six-runner handicap (5.5f, good to firm) in August; comparable form back at that track on his last two outings, but they suggest he needs a bit extra from this mark. |
12/1 |
|
5th 5 (3) |
24th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 60y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Notched a third win over C&D earlier in the month; that race rather fell into his lap, though, with the leaders going off too hard, and he'll find today's company tougher off a 6lb higher mark; not disgraced, having made late headway, here (6f) on Sunday. |
4/1 |
|
5th 6 (10) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 215y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Multiple course winner, the latest 18 days ago when he was far too strong for five rivals over 5.3f (good to firm); up 6lb in a deeper race but still feasibly weighted. |
13/2 |
5/2
- Place: £2.50
Form: 893365
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 53
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (11) |
14th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
1-16, the win coming at Yarmouth (5f, good to firm) last month; not far behind a couple of these when third of nine over C&D three weeks ago and would have gone even closer with a clear run; has since left Tony Carroll but still respected if things pan out more kindly. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 8 (2) |
24th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Off the mark at Yarmouth (5f) in August and didn't enjoy the smoothest of passages when a good third of seven under a 5lb penalty at Brighton (6f) 17 days ago; a player off a 2lb lower mark here. |
7/2 |
9/4
Form: 384354 CD
Last run: 12 days
W: 9st 5lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 51
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (4) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Veteran who arrives in good form, most recently finishing second of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) 12 days ago; each-way shout off the same mark. |
4/1 |
|
2nd 7 (2) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 16y Class 5 |
8st 9lb |
1lb out of the weights, but still 6lb lower than when gaining his sixth course success in this race last year; 0-19 since, but placed nine times and has winning form on soft ground; may be worth chancing. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 10 (6) |
18th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 8lb |
Six-time course winner who's been on the downgrade for some time and is on a losing run of 18; remains consistent enough but, like stablemate Marisitta, has a job on with Arnaz on the same terms as last Sunday. |
14/1 |
3/1
Form: 4696-8
Last run: 156 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 55
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (4) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
Front-runner who has done well since joining Tony Carroll this summer, winning at Ripon (6f, good) in July and a close second here (5f, good to soft) last time; this return to fast ground is no problem and he's a key player back up in trip. |
9/4 |
|
2nd 4 (1) |
8th Sep 2026 Good To Soft 0m 5f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Front-runner; scored at the second time of asking for Tony Carroll when much too strong for ten rivals at Ripon (6f, good) in July; good third at Newmarket 24 days ago; drops in trip and class and looks more appealing than many. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 9 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4 |
8st 8lb |
He had been upset in the stalls when unable to justify favouritism on his stable debut in June but made no mistake when making all under Silvestre De Sousa at Ripon (6f, good) four weeks ago; 8lb rise still leaves him well treated on old form and he's of firm interest. |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 094087 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 6 (1) |
12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 160y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Having slipped down the weights he got off the mark for his new stable at Ffos Las (6f, good) 16 days ago; that was a 0-50 classified event but he still has handicapping scope and should be in the thick of it. |
11/2 |
|
1st 3 (2) |
27th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
A two-time 6f winner in 2025 for Ivan Furtado; largely below par for his current yard this season, including when fifth of seven in 6f Chepstow handicap 18 days ago; not out of things at these weights if on his A-game though. |
7/1 |
|
5th 8 (4) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
8st 13lb |
Nutted on the line when backed at Ffos Las 12 days ago (6f, good) and gets in off the same mark, which is very favourable on peak form. |
9/2 |
33/1
Form: 86000- CD
Last run: 236 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 14 (5) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprang an 80-1 shock at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last July but he's been back in the doldrums since; overall record is now 1-26 and he needs another bolt from the blue; tongue-tie added. |
66/1 |
|
8th 9 (5) |
29th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sprang an 80-1 shock at Chepstow (5f, good to firm) last July but nothing comparable since, including on last month's return to action. |
100/1 |
|
6th 6 (6) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 16y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Scored at 80-1 to land a classified contest over C&D last July but ran poorly in handicaps subsequently; makes his first appearance of the year but hard to fancy. |
33/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £19.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £23.44 |
| Trifecta | £36.10 |
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