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9 March 2026
Monday 9th March
DragonBet The Roar Before Cheltenham Extra Places EBF Junior "National Hunt" Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 104y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
Half-brother to high-class chaser Yala Enki; appeals on paper so he enters calculations
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
w1
Wind Op - First run after wind operation
Encouraging debut third at Hereford; since had a wind op and can take a step forward now
3
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 126
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 43yH | 11-0 t1 | 3/6 | Planters Punch (9¾L) | 6/4F | - | 88 |
Shaped well when making frame in junior hurdles at Wincanton/Warwick; leading claims
23
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: 107
Days: 45
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 26 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 44yH | 11-0 | 3/7 | Feel Gut (7½L) | 10/1 | - | 94 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 43yH | 11-0 | 2/7 | Milou Du Chenet (3½L) | 9/2 | - | 84 |
Son of Nathaniel; debutant is one to consider, especially if market vibes are positive
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 8 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (31%)
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 14 in the last 14 days (36%)
Good third at Newbury in January; form franked so he can do better still; a likely player
53
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 34yH | 11-0 | 3/8 | Matiwo (12L) | 9/2 | - | 87 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 43yH | 11-0 | 5/7 | Milou Du Chenet (13L) | 8/1 | - | 74 |
Green when beating one on hurdling debut at Ludlow; in good hands and can build on it here
Age: 4
Weight: 10-7
OR: -
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 43yHM | 10-11 | 10/11 | Stroke Play (53L) | 16/1 | - | 56 |
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
Improved on back of wind surgery when fourth at Newbury; may do better still after a break
94
Age: 4
Weight: 10-7
OR: -
Days: 54
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 26 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 34yH | 10-7 | 4/8 | Matiwo (22L) | 25/1 | - | 70 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GS | 53yNHFM | 11-0 | 9/13 | Galaxy Star (22L) | 33/1 | - | 66 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 3 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (27%)
Brought along steadily, fifth at Chepstow latest; the sort to do better in time
645
Age: 4
Weight: 10-7
OR: -
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 26 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Sft | 4NvHM | 10-3 | 5/10 | Charisma Cat (25L) | 50/1 | - | 69 |
| 30 Nov 25 | Lei Leicester | 15.5f Sft | 43yHM | 11-0 | 4/5 | Lucy The Wire (8½L) | 33/1 | - | 79 |
| 30 Oct 25 | Str Stratford | 16.5f GS | 53yNHFM | 11-0 | 6/13 | Galaxy Star (17L) | 80/1 | - | 71 |
Verdict
Jane Williams' MECENE holds the clear edge on form and is taken to get off the mark at the third go after two promising efforts.
Mecene
Betting Forecast:
11/8 Mecene,
7/2 Dakota Star,
9/2 Sixty's Rock,
6/1 Another Enki,
7/1 See Me Later,
33/1 Ashpriors,
40/1 Milady Du Breuil,
50/1 Clear Sky
Relevant Tips
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