Hopeless Dancer (GB) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds
Hopeless Dancer’s best going, distance and course
Ludlow suits him well, with two placed finishes from two visits.
Hopeless Dancer’s latest run
Last time out, Hopeless Dancer finished second of six in the Class 4 Marsh Commercial Insurance Novices' Claiming Hurdle at Ludlow on 3 December 2025, beaten a head by No Guarantee. He was sent off the 4/11 favourite over 1m7f169y on good to soft ground under Sam Twiston-Davies. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.
Hopeless Dancer’s official rating
Hopeless Dancer has not yet been given an official rating.
Hopeless Dancer’s trainer and jockey
Sam Twiston-Davies has ridden him most often in 2025, three times out of five.
Hopeless Dancer’s pedigree: what the Dragon Dancer stock does
Hopeless Dancer is by Dragon Dancer out of Caerlonore, a Traditionally mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Dragon Dancer’s runners have won 19 times from 137 starts, a 14% strike rate. They are most successful at two and a half miles, with 4 wins, and at Hopeless Dancer’s trip of two miles they have won four of 21 starts (19%).
Hopeless Dancer career record
Hopeless Dancer form by course, going and distance
By course
| course | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Ffos Las | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Warwick | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Worcester | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By going
| going | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good To Soft | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Good | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Soft | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
By distance
| distance | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0% |
| Long distance (2m5f+) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
Hopeless Dancer recent form: analyst notes
Hopeless Dancer race history and results
Hopeless Dancer breeding and pedigree
Hopeless Dancer FAQs
Has Hopeless Dancer won a race?
Not yet. He has been placed five times from five starts.
Who is Hopeless Dancer’s sire?
Dragon Dancer. His dam is Caerlonore, by Traditionally.
When does Hopeless Dancer run next?
He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.
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Up with the front runner - nudged for effort approaching 3 out - hit the front before the last and into the run-in - caught and denied by a short head
Jumping a little untidy - settled at the back - lost touch 7th - shaved deficit despite a mistake 2 out but couldn't get to grips with leaders
Took a strong hold early - hit the front - driven along and challenged 2f out - overtaken inside final furlong - stayed on same gear but couldn't reel in winner
Disputed pace early before hitting front 5f out - lost advantage inside final 2f - pushed along and battled on late to finish second