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STRATFORD
9 March 2026
Monday 9th March
DragonBet The Roar Before Daily Faller Insurance 'Junior' National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race) (Class 4) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 70y
- Going: Soft
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 1 wins from 23 in the last 14 days (4%)
Hereford winner on debut; pulled up after saddle slipped latest; major contender
1P
Age: 4
Weight: 11-7
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 3NHF | 10-11 | PU/13 | Fine Shot () | 7/1 | - | - |
| 20 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 53yNHF | 11-2 | 1/12 | Plan De Stan (2½L) | 8/1 | - | 101 |
First foal of a once-raced mare by Midnight Legend; debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
By Jack Hobbs out of a bumper/3m1f hurdle winner; worth a market check on debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (27%)
Stable has a fair record in bumpers but this runner was a well-beaten 66-1 shot on debut
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 26 | Kem Kempton | 16f GS | 3NHF | 10-6 | 11/13 | Fine Shot (39L) | 66/1 | - | 68 |
72,000euros 3yo; third foal of a French 2m2f hurdle winner; worth a market check on debut
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: -
Finished 44l behind Red Metal on Hereford debut; plenty to find.
Age: 4
Weight: 11-0
OR: -
Days: 79
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Sft | 53yNHF | 11-2 | 11/12 | Red Metal (44L) | 28/1 | - | 54 |
By Nathaniel; dropped out quickly when well beaten on debut; improvement expected.
8
Age: 4
Weight: 10-7
OR: -
Days: 100
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Don Doncaster | 16.5f Sft | 53yNHFM | 10-6 | 8/10 | The Procrastinator (41L) | 17/2 | - | 42 |
Verdict
Although Goliath Flight is an interesting newcomer, Hereford winner RED METAL has shown he's a fair performer and can win again.
Red Metal
Betting Forecast:
11/10 Red Metal,
6/4 Goliath Flight,
9/1 Bannerdown,
10/1 Frenati,
20/1 Autumn Air,
Equi Libre,
40/1 Monsieur Fernand
Relevant Tips
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