Democracy Dilemma
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Democracy Dilemma is a 5yo from Ireland trained by R M H Cowell. It is sired by the stallion Cotai Glory out of the dam Majestic Alexander. Democracy Dilemma has won 7 races in its career so far. On 31st Aug 2024 at Beverley, Democracy Dilemma scored its most significant win to date, getting the money in the $39697 William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes. It has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Democracy Dilemma throughout its career you'd have achieved a 34% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 05-Oct-24 1005m R1 CL1, Winning Time: 01:40.660, SP: 5/1 Taken down early, wore hood to post, soon led, shaken up over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no extra, weakened quickly | J P Spencer 59.9kg, Cd 0 7.00L | 6 (6) |
| Newbury 21-Sep-24 1036m HEAVY R1 NHF $4,556 (of $48,204), Winning Time: 01:02.030, SP: 9/1 Started quickly and led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish | R Ryan 58.5kg, Cd 0 1.50L | 4 (8) |
| Beverley 31-Aug-24 1005m GOOD R2 $39,697 (of $39,697), Winning Time: 01:00.750, SP: 8/1 Wore red hood to post, made all, pushed along well over 1f out, ridden under 1f out, ran on well, just prevailed when challenged towards finish | T Eaves 59kg | 1 (7) |
| York 21-Aug-24 1087m GOOD R1 Hcp $7,248 (of $61,848), Winning Time: 01:02.150, SP: 11/1 Overall leader far side, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on | R Ryan 62.6kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 4 (22) |
| York 13-Jul-24 1005m SOFT R2 $7,532 (of $39,697), Winning Time: 00:59.350, SP: 12/1 Rider removed hood late, dwelt, soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong | J Mitchell 57.6kg 2.00L | 3 (7) |
| Haydock 08-Jun-24 1005m GOOD R1 $742 (of $31,190), Winning Time: 01:00.170, SP: 9/1 Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong | R Ryan 60.3kg, Cd 0 11.75L | 6 (8) |
| Epsom 01-Jun-24 1005m SOFT R5 Hcp $23,890 (of $50,960), Winning Time: 00:55.500, SP: 8/1 Led, soon edged right to stands rail, driven over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed close home | R Ryan 59kg 0.50L | 2 (14) |
| Windsor 26-May-24 1025m GOOD R4 Hcp $7,605 (of $16,200), Winning Time: 00:57.530, SP: 9/4 Led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, headed close home | J Mitchell 61.2kg 0.20L | 2 (5) |
| Chester 09-May-24 1019m GOOD R1 Hcp $22,932 (of $22,932), Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 11/4 Close up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home | T Marquand 62.6kg | 1 (11) |
| Jebel Ali 10-Feb-24 1005m FIRM (of $67,720), Winning Time: 00:58.700 | P Cosgrave 57.2kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 9 (15) |
| Meydan 05-Jan-24 1207m GOOD Hcp (of $28,442), Winning Time: 01:08.980 | P Cosgrave 58.5kg 4.00L | 3 (16) |
| Chester 30-Sep-23 1019m HEAVY R4 Hcp $12,885 (of $12,885) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:04.830, SP: 4/1 Made all, 1 length clear 2f out, soon asserted, 2 lengths clear approaching final furlong, stayed on well inside final furlong | J Fanning 61.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Haydock 09-Sep-23 1005m GOOD R5 Hcp $1,963 (of $33,501) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.630, SP: 14/1 Close up, led 2f out, ridden along over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds | N Callan 56.7kg, Cd 0 1.25L | 5 (12) |
| Goodwood 03-Aug-23 1005m SOFT R8 Hcp $528 (of $18,039) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:00.710, SP: 9/2 Raced towards near side, led, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, headed and no chance with leaders far side final furlong, lost lead in group towards finish | H Doyle 60.8kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 6 (13) |
| Chelmsford City 09-Jul-23 1005m GOOD R7 Hcp $13,500 (of $13,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.520, SP: 7/2 Made all, quickened 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly, easily | H Doyle 59.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Windsor 13-Jun-23 1025m GOOD R5 CL2Hcp $3,681 (of $15,702) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.390, SP: 5/1 Good speed to lead on rail, ridden and headed 1f out, readily outpaced by winner, lost 2nd final strides | R Ryan 55.8kg 5.75L | 3 (7) |
| Epsom Downs 03-Jun-23 1005m GOOD R4 CL3Hcp (of $30,924) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:54.230, SP: 9/1 Raced far side of centre, chased leaders, every chance when ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards | H Doyle 61.2kg, Cd 0 3.25L | 5 (14) |
| Chester 10-May-23 1019m SOFT R2 CL3Hcp (of $15,288) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:06.750, SP: 7/2 Went right start, prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong | O Murphy 59.9kg, Cd 0 8.25L | 8 (10) |
| Thirsk 22-Apr-23 1005m SOFT R3 CL3Hcp $9,720 (of $9,720) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:02.180, SP: 9/2 Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on | H Doyle 59kg | 1 (13) |
| Lingfield 07-Apr-23 1207m SYNTHETIC R7 CL4Hcp $10,876 (of $23,193) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.540, SP: 17/2 Led, ridden 3 lengths clear approaching final furlong, headed final strides | R Ryan 60.3kg 0.20L | 2 (12) |
| Lingfield 26-Mar-23 1207m SYNTHETIC R5 CL3Hcp $1,927 (of $8,208) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.180, SP: 16/1 Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on | J Williams 58.5kg 2.25L | 3 (5) |
| Wolverhampton 07-Feb-23 1025m SYNTHETIC R3 CL4Hcp $8,427 (of $8,427) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:59.850, SP: 15/2 Made all, clear when ridden 1f out, unchallenged | R Ryan 57.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Wolverhampton 31-Jan-23 1441m SYNTHETIC R1 CL5Hcp $982 (of $4,187) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.420, SP: 22/1 Took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish | J Williams 60.3kg 1.75L | 3 (6) |
| Southwell 08-Jan-23 1221m GOOD R3 Hcp (of $8,208) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.460, SP: 25/1 Keen tracked winner until ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong | J Williams 58.5kg, Cd 0 11.25L | 6 (6) |
| Southwell 16-Dec-22 1221m GOOD R5 (of $5,508) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.260, SP: 20/1 Chased leaders out wide, raced awkwardly and weakened over 2f out | J Williams 59.4kg, Cd 0 9.50L | 8 (8) |
| Chelmsford City 02-Dec-22 1005m GOOD R9 $300 (of $5,076) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.090, SP: 8/1 Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression | D Keenan 60.3kg, Cd 0 3.50L | 6 (9) |
| Wolverhampton 15-Nov-22 1025m GOOD R6 $300 (of $5,508) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:00.900, SP: 5/1 Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, no impression | D Keenan 61.2kg, Cd 0 2.25L | 5 (6) |
| Ascot 15-Jun-22 1005m GOOD R6 (of $59,200) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:00.330, SP: 150/1 Raced towards far side, prominent, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after | G Downing 59.4kg, Cd 0 13.00L | 19 (24) |
| Sandown 27-May-22 1015m SOFT R2 NHF $547 (of $22,968) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:02.790, SP: 9/1 Raced keenly, slight lead, ridden and headed inside final 2f, lost 2nd soon after, weakened over 1f out | G Downing 59.4kg, Cd 0 12.25L | 6 (8) |
| Chester 05-May-22 1019m SOFT R6 CL2Md $12,885 (of $26,122) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:02.790, SP: 11/2 Made most, pushed along approaching final furlong, ridden and quickened clear inside final furlong, unchallenged | G Downing 58.1kg | 1 (8) |
| Salisbury 21-Apr-22 1005m GOOD R1 CL4Nv $2,535 (of $10,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:59.610, SP: 6/1 Led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, plugged on thereafter | G Downing 59.4kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Windsor 04-Apr-22 1025m GOOD R2 CL5Nv $989 (of $7,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.190, SP: 3/1 Carried left briefly start, chased leaders on near side rail, jinked right at intersection and reminder, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo | G Downing 59.4kg 2.25L | 3 (9) |