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16 July 2026
Thursday 16th July
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DragonBet Welsh Racing Festival 9TH-11th Ooctober Handicap (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 16y
- Going: Good To Firm
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
- Surface
- Turf
- Stalls
- Centre
- Weather
- Sunny
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Best form this year on AW but he handles fast turf too; good 2nd latest; solid contender
638562
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 68
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-6 p | 2/11 | Initial Blue (shd) | 4/1 | 67 | 74 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 8-6 p | 6/8 | Rare Change (2¾L) | 4/1 | 68 | 68 |
| 9 May 26 | Asc Ascot | 6f GF | 4Hc | 8-12 p | 5/18 | Azure Zain (1¾L) | 14/1 | 69 | 71 |
| 2 May 26 | Goo Goodwood | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-5 p | 8/9 | The Thames Boatman (6¼L) | 4/1 | 71 | 54 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-6 p | 3/9 | Expert Agent (2¾L) | 14/1 | 72 | 73 |
| 18 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 5Hc | 9-6 p | 6/7 | Em Four (3L) | 5/4F | 72 | 69 |
D
4 x Distance Winner - Won 4 times before at this distance
Good chance on her AW form but yet to perform to a similar level on grass
311137
Age: 4
Weight: 9-9
OR: 68
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 26 | Goo Goodwood | 6f GS | 5HcF | 9-11 | 7/10 | Land Of Magic (6½L) | 28/1 | 69 | 58 |
| 18 May 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 5HcF | 10-1 | 3/8 | Midnight Call (1¾L) | 9/4 | 69 | 68 |
| 5 May 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5HcF | 9-7 | 1/6 | Moostar (shd) | 4/1 | 66 | 74 |
| 20 Apr 26 | Lin Lingfield (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-4 | 1/8 | Candy Warhol (1¼L) | 11/8F | 60 | 70 |
| 23 Mar 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 | 1/7 | Legendsoftheland (2¼L) | 11/4 | 55 | 67 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Kem Kempton (AW) | 6f St/Slw | 6Hc | 9-2 | 3/12 | Elvetham (1¼L) | 5/2F | 55 | 62 |
CD
2 x C&D Winner - Won 2 times before on this course at this distance
C
7 x Course Winner - Won 7 times before at this course
D
3 x Distance Winner - Won 3 times before at this distance
Multiple course winner; several good runs this year but others stronger for win purposes
632724
Age: 7
Weight: 9-7
OR: 66
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | Sal Salisbury | 5f GF | 4Hc | 9-2 tp | 4/6 | King Of Stars (7½L) | 11/2 | 66 | 49 |
| 15 Jun 26 | Chp Chepstow | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 9-7 tp | 2/7 | Sonic Si (½L) | 11/2 | 65 | 71 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Chp Chepstow | 7f Sft | 4Hc | 8-8 tp | 7/10 | Kisskodi (8L) | 11/2 | 65 | 55 |
| 29 May 26 | Chp Chepstow | 7f GF | 6Hc | 9-7 tp | 2/10 | Northcliff (nk) | 9/2 | 63 | 71 |
| 21 May 26 | Chp Chepstow | 7f GS | 5Hc | 9-3 tp | 3/11 | Dapper Gee Gee (½L) | 11/1 | 63 | 68 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Bat Bath | 5f Fm | 5Hc | 8-13 tp | 6/6 | Law Of Average (12L) | 100/30 | 65 | 30 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Course winner; low-key return last month but goes well for today's rider; could revive
11-470
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 66
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 26 | Nmk Newmarket (July) | 6f Gd | 5Hc | 9-0 p | 14/16 | Ancient State (17L) | 28/1 | 68 | 23 |
| 20 Feb 26 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-6 b1 | 7/12 | Cargin Bhui (4½L) | 10/1 | 69 | 64 |
| 19 Jan 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 5Hc | 9-8 p | 4/10 | Addarella (3¼L) | 9/4F | 69 | 68 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 1/11 | Clover Time (¾L) | 11/4F | 65 | 74 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 p | 1/12 | Minnesota Lad (nk) | 7/2F | 63 | 70 |
| 8 Dec 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 p | 2/9 | No Knee Never (¾L) | 5/4F | 63 | 67 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
D
9 x Distance Winner - Won 9 times before at this distance
Conditions won't faze him but his two runs in 2026 don't suggest this will be his day
120-04
Age: 9
Weight: 9-1
OR: 60
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 5f Sft | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 4/4 | Sonic Si (10L) | 28/1 | 61 | 35 |
| 29 May 26 | Chp Chepstow | 7f GF | 6Hc | 8-13 p | 10/10 | Northcliff (17½L) | 28/1 | 62 | 24 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 11/12 | One More Dream (18L) | 8/1 | 63 | 16 |
| 2 Sep 25 | Chp Chepstow | 6f Sft | 5Hc | 8-12 p | 2/7 | Connie's Rose (2¼L) | 9/2 | 63 | 64 |
| 19 Aug 25 | Chp Chepstow | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 8-10 p | 1/5 | Saffredi (1½L) | 9/4 | 59 | 65 |
| 18 Aug 25 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 1/9 | Valadero (nk) | 11/2 | 55 | 61 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 5 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (25%)
Cheekpieces worked the oracle at Salisbury five days ago; no penalty but this is tougher
00-751
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 56
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Sal Salisbury | 6f GF | 6Hc | 9-0 p1 | 1/5 | Lahina Bay (nk) | 5/1 | 56 | 64 |
| 22 Jun 26 | Wdr Windsor | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-7 | 5/12 | Just Jump (5¾L) | 13/2 | 58 | 48 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Chp Chepstow | 6f Sft | 6Hc | 9-9 | 7/11 | Too Much Trevor (6L) | 12/1 | 60 | 48 |
| 25 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-7 | 11/12 | Macarone (6L) | 12/1 | 63 | 51 |
| 30 Sep 25 | Bat Bath | 5.5f GF | 5Hc | 9-3 | 10/14 | On Edge (3¾L) | 16/1 | 65 | 60 |
| 12 Sep 25 | Sal Salisbury | 6f Hy | 53yHc | 9-5 | 3/6 | Bonnita (3¾L) | 9/2 | 66 | 57 |
CD
3 x C&D Winner - Won 3 times before on this course at this distance
C
6 x Course Winner - Won 6 times before at this course
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
Still seeking a first win of the year and he is eligible for weaker races than this
843543
Age: 9
Weight: 8-5
OR: 50
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Chp Chepstow | 5f GF | 6Hc | 9-5 b | 3/6 | Secret Handsheikh (1¾L) | 5/2 | 51 | 53 |
| 15 Jun 26 | Chp Chepstow | 5f Gd | 5Hc | 8-1 p | 4/7 | Sonic Si (2½L) | 18/1 | 52 | 51 |
| 6 Jun 26 | Chp Chepstow | 5f Sft | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 5/9 | Fletcher's Flight (4½L) | 9/1 | 53 | 45 |
| 12 May 26 | Bat Bath | 5.5f Fm | 5Hc | 8-9 p | 3/7 | Thurso (1½L) | 8/1 | 54 | 57 |
| 29 Apr 26 | Bat Bath | 5f Fm | 5Hc | 8-4 p | 4/6 | Law Of Average (5¼L) | 25/1 | 56 | 45 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-2 p | 8/9 | Midnight Call (4½L) | 9/1 | 52 | 44 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 15 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D winner; failed to build on his encouraging return last time; others appeal more
844-54
Age: 5
Weight: 8-5
OR: 50
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 6f Gd | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 4/6 | Lieutenant Sir (7L) | 9/2 | 52 | 37 |
| 23 May 26 | Wdr Windsor | 6f GF | 6Hc | 8-11 p | 5/14 | Distant Rumble (1¾L) | 28/1 | 53 | 54 |
| 27 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-9 p | 4/9 | Sam's Xpress (5¼L) | 13/2 | 55 | 49 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-5 p | 4/10 | Basholo (3½L) | 4/1 | 56 | 52 |
| 2 Sep 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 6f St | 6Hc | 9-8 v1 | 8/10 | Macarone (6¼L) | 14/1 | 58 | 46 |
| 16 Jun 25 | Wol Wolverhampton (AW) | 5f St | 6Hc | 9-3 p | 4/9 | Candy Warhol (3½L) | 5/1 | 59 | 55 |
Verdict
After a near miss on AW two weeks ago, this looks a good chance for SERENITY DREAM (nap) to resume winning ways.
Serenity Dream
Betting Forecast:
5/2 Serenity Dream,
7/2 Be An Angel,
6/1 Connie's Rose,
7/1 Magna,
Some Nightmare,
8/1 Zoulu Warrior,
Outer Edge,
20/1 Vape
Relevant Tips
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