DragonBet Persian War Novices' Hurdle Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race) · 2m3f100y
SR 87 suggests ability but 50/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
Favourable weight of 11-0 gives a real edge in this handicap.
SR 100 suggests ability but 66/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
SR 95 suggests ability but 100/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
SR 117 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 125 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 98 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
Favourable weight of 10-12 gives a real edge in this handicap.
SR 129 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 131 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 95 suggests ability but 80/1 reflects a stiff ask in this field.
| Horse | Bet365 | Paddy Power | Coral | Ladbrokes | William Hill | Betfred | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chicker | 50/1 open 26.00 | 50/1 | 50/1 open 26.00 | 50/1 open 26.00 | 50/1 open 29.00 | 50/1 open 26.00 | 50/1 Bet365 |
| 2 Cosmic Connection | 11/8 open 3.25 | 6/4 open 3.00 | 6/4 open 2.87 | 6/4 open 2.87 | 6/4 open 3.25 | 6/4 open 2.75 | 6/4 Paddy Power |
| 3 Handmedownastar | 50/1 open 41.00 | 50/1 open 67.00 | 50/1 open 34.00 | 50/1 open 41.00 | 50/1 open 41.00 | 50/1 open 41.00 | 50/1 Bet365 |
| 4 Hopeful Hero | 50/1 open 34.00 | 50/1 open 81.00 | 50/1 open 34.00 | 50/1 open 29.00 | 50/1 open 34.00 | 50/1 open 34.00 | 50/1 Bet365 |
| 5 Le Moulin Rouge | 16/1 | 18/1 open 21.00 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 open 19.00 | 16/1 | 18/1 Paddy Power |
| 6 Lock Stock | 12/1 open 15.00 | 12/1 open 15.00 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 open 15.00 | 14/1 | 14/1 Coral |
| 7 West Hill Verde | 25/1 open 21.00 | 25/1 open 21.00 | 22/1 open 21.00 | 22/1 open 21.00 | 25/1 open 21.00 | 22/1 open 21.00 | 25/1 Bet365 |
| 8 Lord Byron | 11/4 open 3.00 | 3/1 open 3.00 | 11/4 open 3.25 | 11/4 open 3.25 | 5/2 open 3.25 | 11/4 open 3.25 | 3/1 Paddy Power |
| 9 North Shore | 13/2 open 5.50 | 13/2 open 5.50 | 13/2 open 5.50 | 13/2 open 5.50 | 13/2 open 5.50 | 13/2 open 5.50 | 13/2 Bet365 |
| 10 La Cote Fleurie | 15/2 open 12.00 | 7/1 open 8.50 | 15/2 open 13.00 | 15/2 open 13.00 | 15/2 open 12.00 | 15/2 open 12.00 | 15/2 Bet365 |
| 11 Obsessedwithyou | 80/1 open 41.00 | 80/1 | 80/1 open 41.00 | 80/1 open 41.00 | 80/1 open 41.00 | 80/1 open 41.00 | 80/1 Bet365 |
Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.
Cosmic Connection owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (83) and market confidence (94). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.
Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.
Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.
Even weighting across form, market confidence and race-day volatility.
Change lens →Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.
Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.
How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.
Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.
Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.
Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.
Your pick and the AI view — both on one line before you enter the field.
Use the signals below, then back one runner before the off.
Choose your horse →When the models line up, pay attention. When they split, the value may be elsewhere.
Read the AI breakdown →Proprietary ability score 0–200. How good the horse actually is — independent of market opinion.
AbilityA race-day probability signal for today's conditions — form trajectory, going, suitability and weight.
Today's ChanceOne Cub. One horse. One shot. Follow the crowd — or fade it.
Community SignalFavourable weight of 11-0 gives a real edge in this handicap.
Favourable weight of 10-12 gives a real edge in this handicap.
SR 129 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 131 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 125 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
SR 117 is competitive — each-way claims if conditions suit on the day.
What the money's doing in this race — biggest price movements across the bookmakers since the last odds sync.
Cosmic Connection (SR 149, 5/4) is the standout on every meaningful metric. The SR of 149 is a full 18 points clear of the next-best Lord Byron (SR 147) and 20 points clear of North Shore (SR 129), making this a class edge that is hard to overcome in a novice Grade 2 with all runners on equal weight. The market has backed this horse in by 24% since opening — strong, sustained money in a competitive novice hurdle is a significant signal. A form line of 11211- shows only consistent presence at or near the head of affairs, and there is no weight disadvantage to speak of: Cosmic Connection carries 11-0 alongside the majority of the field. The absent connections data (no Days since last run shown) does not alarm — the market move of 24% inward confirms connections are satisfied with readiness. Each-way alternative: La Cote Fleurie. Main danger: Lord Byron — Lord Byron (SR 147, 11/4) has the second-highest SR in the field, carries 2lb less than the majority at 10-12, and Harry Cobden (22% strike rate, 868 runners) is a major booking — however, a GoingFit:- flag on today's Good to Soft and a form string of 44542- showing consistent near-misses rather than winning form make him the danger rather than the selection.