Democracy Dilemma (2020) Horse
About
Democracy Dilemma is a 5yo b unknown from trained by R M H Cowell, who is based at Newmarket. It is sired by the stallion Cotai Glory out of the dam Majestic Alexander. Democracy Dilemma has managed to win 8 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 $39697.00 William Hill Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes (listed). 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 39% return on investment.
Raced At
Beverley
• Haydock
• Epsom Downs
• Epsom
• Newmarket
• Newbury
• Windsor
• Chester
• Goodwood
• Chelmsford City
• Thirsk
• Lingfield
• Wolverhampton
• Southwell
• Sandown
• SalisburyRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Beverley 23-Sep-25 1010m SOFT R4 CL2 $2,418 (of $19,674) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:02.610, SP: 3.50 1st Elegant Erin ( B Mchugh 126 ) 2nd Alzahir ( P Mulrennan 143 ) 0.30L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( T Eaves 136 ) 0.60L See full results | T Eaves 61.7kg 0.60L | 3 (5) |
| Haydock 06-Sep-25 1010m GOOD R6 CL2 Hcp $25,770 (of $49,185) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.700, SP: 13.00 1st Democracy Dilemma ( T Eaves 135 ) 2nd Luna A Inbhir Nis ( J Hart 124 ) 4.75L 3rd Jer Batt ( T Marquand 125 ) 1.00L See full results | T Eaves 61.2kg | 1 (9) |
| York 28-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R3 CL2 Hcp $982 (of $63,940) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:58.020, SP: 10.00 Went to race towards stands side, prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong 1st Squealer ( R Scott 123 ) 2nd Jm Jungle ( J Hart 136 ) 0.75L 3rd Azure Angel ( C Rodriguez 128 ) 1.50L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( T Eaves 137 ) 9.50L See full results | T Eaves 62.1kg 9.50L | 6 (7) |
| Epsom Downs 07-Jun-25 1010m GOOD R4 CL2 Hcp $750 (of $98,370) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:55.680, SP: 9.00 Led in centre, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong 1st Jm Jungle ( J Hart 126 ) 2nd Spartan Arrow ( H Doyle 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Existent ( R Dawes 115 , Cd 110 ) 1.50L 7th Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 134 ) 4.25L See full results | R Ryan 60.8kg 4.25L | 7 (19) |
| Epsom 07-Jun-25 1010m GOOD Hcp (of $50,960), SP: 9.00 1st Jm Jungle ( J Hart 126 ) 2nd Spartan Arrow ( H Doyle 129 ) 0.50L 3rd Existent ( R Dawes 115 ) 1.00L 7th Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 134 , Cd 0 ) 4.25L | R Ryan 60.8kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 7 |
| Haydock 31-May-25 1010m GOOD R3 CL1 $1,480 (of $54,103) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:59.930, SP: 15.00 Led against near side rail, ridden over 1f out, hung left off rail and headed inside final furlong, weakened quickly soon after 1st Balmoral Lady ( P Mulrennan 128 ) 2nd No Half Measures ( O Murphy 133 ) 0.50L 3rd Shagraan ( H Davies 133 ) 0.75L 5th Democracy Dilemma ( M Ghiani 133 ) 2.80L See full results | M Ghiani 60.3kg 2.80L | 5 (8) |
| Newmarket 03-May-25 1010m GOOD R4 CL1 (of $83,615) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:57.720, SP: 21.00 Quickly away, led, pushed along halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong 1st Rumstar ( R Hornby 135 ) 2nd She's Quality ( J J G Ryan 132 ) 1.25L 3rd Clarendon House ( S M Levey 135 ) 2.50L 11th Democracy Dilemma ( T Marquand 135 ) 7.90L See full results | T Marquand 61.2kg 7.90L | 11 (11) |
| Ascot 05-Oct-24 1010m SOFT R1 CL1 $742 (of $54,103) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.660, SP: 6.00 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 1st Rumstar ( H Crouch 129 ) 2nd Beautiful Diamond ( C Lee 127 ) 2.00L 3rd Miaharris ( D Tudhope 124 ) 2.30L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( J P Spencer 132 ) 16.05L See full results | J P Spencer 59.9kg 16.05L | 6 (6) |
| Newbury 21-Sep-24 1040m HEAVY R1 CL1 NHF $4,556 (of $83,615) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:02.030, SP: 10.00 Started quickly and led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish 1st No Half Measures ( R L Moore 125 ) 2nd Relief Rally ( T Marquand 125 ) 1.25L 3rd Annaf ( J Watson 129 ) 0.00L 4th Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 129 ) 1.50L See full results | R Ryan 58.5kg 1.50L | 4 (8) |
| Beverley 31-Aug-24 1010m 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 1st Democracy Dilemma ( T Eaves 130 ) 2nd Albasheer ( H Doyle 130 ) 0.00L 3rd Emaraaty Ana ( D C Costello 130 ) 0.30L See full results | T Eaves 59kg | 1 (7) |
| York 21-Aug-24 1090m 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 1st Jm Jungle ( J Hart 122 ) 2nd Jordan Electrics ( P Mulrennan 135 ) 0.75L 3rd Looking For Lynda ( S Osborne 117 ) 0.20L 4th Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 138 , Cd 0 ) 0.75L See full results | R Ryan 62.6kg, Cd 0 0.75L | 4 (22) |
| York 13-Jul-24 1010m 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 1st Starlust ( H Crouch 122 ) 2nd Rogue Lightning ( D Tudhope 127 ) 1.50L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( J Mitchell 127 ) 2.00L See full results | J Mitchell 57.6kg 2.00L | 3 (7) |
| Haydock 08-Jun-24 1010m GOOD R1 $742 (of $31,190), Winning Time: 01:00.170, SP: 9/1 Pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong 1st Believing ( D Tudhope 128 ) 2nd Commanche Falls ( C Beasley 136 ) 2.75L 3rd Korker ( P Jamin 133 ) 6.00L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 133 , Cd 0 ) 11.75L See full results | R Ryan 60.3kg, Cd 0 11.75L | 6 (8) |
| Epsom 01-Jun-24 1010m SOFT R5 Hcp $23,890 (of $50,960), Winning Time: 00:55.500, SP: 9.00 Led, soon edged right to stands rail, driven over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed close home 1st Dream Composer ( J Leavy 117 ) 2nd Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 130 ) 0.50L 3rd Looking For Lynda ( H Doyle 116 ) 1.25L See full results | R Ryan 59kg 0.50L | 2 (14) |
| Windsor 26-May-24 1030m SOFT R4 CL2 Hcp $7,605 (of $29,511) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.530, SP: 3.25 Led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, headed close home 1st Jumbeau ( J Doughty 119 ) 2nd Democracy Dilemma ( J Mitchell 135 ) 0.20L 3rd Intervention ( F Marsh 124 ) 2.25L See full results | J Mitchell 61.2kg 0.20L | 2 (5) |
| Chester 09-May-24 1020m GOOD R1 CL2 Hcp $22,932 (of $44,266) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.130, SP: 3.75 Close up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead close home 1st Democracy Dilemma ( T Marquand 138 ) 2nd Copper Knight ( D Fentiman 116 ) 0.30L 3rd Vintage Clarets ( J Garritty 136 ) 0.00L See full results | T Marquand 62.6kg | 1 (11) |
| Jebel Ali 10-Feb-24 1010m FIRM (of $67,720), Winning Time: 00:58.700 1st Colour Up ( P J Dobbs 128 ) 2nd Al Shibli ( S Paiva 126 ) 0.00L 3rd Leading Spirit ( T P O'shea 126 ) 1.00L 9th Democracy Dilemma ( P Cosgrave 126 , Cd 0 ) 4.25L | P Cosgrave 57.2kg, Cd 0 4.25L | 9 (15) |
| Meydan 05-Jan-24 1210m GOOD Hcp (of $28,442), Winning Time: 01:08.980 1st Walbank ( W Buick 127 ) 2nd Yonafis ( B M Coen 123 ) 1.25L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( P Cosgrave 129 ) 4.00L | P Cosgrave 58.5kg 4.00L | 3 (16) |
| Chester 30-Sep-23 1020m SOFT R4 CL3 Hcp $12,885 (of $24,592) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:04.830, SP: 5.00 Made all, 1 length clear 2f out, soon asserted, 2 lengths clear approaching final furlong, stayed on well inside final furlong 1st Democracy Dilemma ( J Fanning 135 ) 2nd Count D'Orsay ( D Probert 121 ) 2.75L 3rd Thankuappreciate ( K T O'neill 118 ) 3.00L See full results | J Fanning 61.2kg | 1 (8) |
| Haydock 09-Sep-23 1010m GOOD R5 CL2 Hcp $1,963 (of $63,940) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:58.630, SP: 15.00 Close up, led 2f out, ridden along over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra final 110yds 1st Raasel ( J Doyle 140 ) 2nd Tees Spirit ( M Nicholls 126 ) 0.75L 3rd Arecibo ( M Ghiani 125 ) 0.30L 5th Democracy Dilemma ( N Callan 125 ) 1.25L See full results | N Callan 56.7kg 1.25L | 5 (12) |
| GOODwood 03-Aug-23 1010m SOFT R8 CL3 Hcp $528 (of $34,430) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:00.710, SP: 5.50 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 1st Jm Jungle ( J Hart 127 ) 2nd Lakota Blue ( F Mcmanoman 126 ) 0.75L 3rd Another Baar ( J Fanning 123 ) 0.75L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( H Doyle 134 ) 3.25L See full results | H Doyle 60.8kg 3.25L | 6 (11) |
| Chelmsford City 09-Jul-23 1010m SYNTHETIC R7 CL3 Hcp $13,500 (of $24,593) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.520, SP: 4.50 Made all, quickened 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, ran on strongly, easily 1st Democracy Dilemma ( H Doyle 131 ) 2nd The Thames Boatman ( G Rooke 124 ) 3.75L 3rd May Sonic ( W Buick 142 ) 1.50L See full results | H Doyle 59.4kg | 1 (7) |
| Windsor 13-Jun-23 1030m GOOD R5 CL2 Hcp $3,681 (of $29,511) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.390, SP: 6.00 Good speed to lead on rail, ridden and headed 1f out, readily outpaced by winner, lost 2nd final strides 1st Equality ( W Buick 144 ) 2nd Isle Of Lismore ( H Turner 125 ) 5.50L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 123 ) 5.75L See full results | R Ryan 55.8kg 5.75L | 3 (7) |
| Epsom Downs 03-Jun-23 1010m GOOD R4 CL3Hcp (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:54.230, SP: 10.00 Raced far side of centre, chased leaders, every chance when ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110 yards 1st Tatterstall ( C Beasley 128 ) 2nd Miss Brazen ( T Marquand 130 ) 1.25L 3rd Dickieburd ( W Pyle 123 ) 0.30L UPL Democracy Dilemma ( H Doyle 135 ) 3.25L See full results | H Doyle 61.2kg 3.25L | UPD (14) |
| Chester 10-May-23 1020m SOFT R2 CL3 Hcp (of $29,511) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:06.750, SP: 4.50 Went right start, prominent, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong 1st Danger Alert ( W Buick 130 ) 2nd Jer Batt ( B Loughnane 122 ) 0.20L 3rd Kerdos ( R Ryan 134 ) 1.00L UPL Democracy Dilemma ( O Murphy 132 ) 8.25L See full results | O Murphy 59.9kg 8.25L | UPD (10) |
| Thirsk 22-Apr-23 1010m GOOD R3 CL3 Hcp $9,720 (of $17,706) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:02.180, SP: 5.50 Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on 1st Democracy Dilemma ( H Doyle 130 ) 2nd Thankuappreciate ( R Scott 125 ) 1.50L 3rd Jm Jungle ( J Hart 125 ) 0.30L See full results | H Doyle 59kg | 1 (13) |
| Lingfield 07-Apr-23 1210m SYNTHETIC R7 CL4 Hcp $10,876 (of $44,266) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.540, SP: 9.50 Led, ridden 3 lengths clear approaching final furlong, headed final strides 1st Expert Agent ( J Mitchell 132 ) 2nd Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 133 ) 0.20L 3rd Rose King ( L Morris 124 ) 2.50L See full results | R Ryan 60.3kg 0.20L | 2 (12) |
| Lingfield 26-Mar-23 1210m SYNTHETIC R5 CL3 Hcp $1,927 (of $14,952) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.180, SP: 17.00 Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on 1st Conquistador ( C Planas 128 ) 2nd Kerdos ( A Kirby 135 ) 0.20L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( J Williams 129 ) 2.25L See full results | J Williams 58.5kg 2.25L | 3 (5) |
| Wolverhampton 07-Feb-23 1030m SYNTHETIC R3 CL4 Hcp $8,427 (of $15,838) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:59.850, SP: 8.50 Made all, clear when ridden 1f out, unchallenged 1st Democracy Dilemma ( R Ryan 126 ) 2nd Huberts Dream ( J Hart 136 ) 3.25L 3rd Paddy's Day ( K Shoemark 128 ) 0.15L See full results | R Ryan 57.2kg | 1 (6) |
| Wolverhampton 31-Jan-23 1440m SYNTHETIC R1 CL5 Hcp $982 (of $7,870) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:27.420, SP: 23.00 Took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish 1st Apache Spark ( R Ryan 131 ) 2nd Ignac Lamar ( H Crouch 130 ) 1.75L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( J Williams 133 ) 1.75L See full results | J Williams 60.3kg 1.75L | 3 (6) |
| Southwell 08-Jan-23 1220m SYNTHETIC R3 CL3 Hcp (of $14,952) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.460, SP: 26.00 Keen tracked winner until ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong 1st Glorious Angel ( S James 126 ) 2nd Tenjin ( D Muscutt 134 ) 0.50L 3rd Harry Brown ( L Morris 130 ) 0.50L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( J Williams 129 , Cd 134 ) 11.25L See full results | J Williams 58.5kg, Cd 60.8kg 11.25L | 6 (6) |
| Southwell 16-Dec-22 1220m SYNTHETIC R5 CL4 (of $10,634) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.260, SP: 21.00 Chased leaders out wide, raced awkwardly and weakened over 2f out 1st Rocking Ends ( W Carson 129 ) 2nd Elegant Charm ( D Muscutt 132 ) 2.25L 3rd Havana By The Sea ( P Mulrennan 135 ) 0.30L 8th Democracy Dilemma ( J Williams 131 , Cd 136 ) 9.50L See full results | J Williams 59.4kg, Cd 61.7kg 9.50L | 8 (8) |
| Chelmsford City 02-Dec-22 1010m SYNTHETIC R9 CL4 $300 (of $9,847) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:59.090, SP: 9.00 Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression 1st Michaela's Boy ( J Hart 136 ) 2nd Rocking Ends ( W Carson 129 ) 2.25L 3rd Grace Angel ( J Watson 131 ) 0.50L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( D Keenan 133 ) 3.50L See full results | D Keenan 60.3kg 3.50L | 6 (8) |
| Wolverhampton 15-Nov-22 1030m SYNTHETIC R6 CL4 $300 (of $10,634) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:00.900, SP: 6.00 Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, no impression 1st Wakai Umi ( L Morris 126 ) 2nd Tephi ( W Buick 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Exquisitely ( C Lee 123 ) 0.50L 5th Democracy Dilemma ( D Keenan 135 ) 2.25L See full results | D Keenan 61.2kg 2.25L | 5 (6) |
| Ascot 15-Jun-22 1010m GOOD R6 (of $59,200) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:00.330, SP: 151.00 Raced towards far side, prominent, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after 1st Little Big Bear ( R L Moore 131 ) 2nd Rocket Rodney ( D Muscutt 131 ) 0.30L 3rd Eddie's Boy ( H Doyle 131 ) 1.75L 19th Democracy Dilemma ( G Downing 131 , Cd 0 ) 13.00L See full results | G Downing 59.4kg, Cd 0 13.00L | 19 (24) |
| Sandown 27-May-22 1010m SOFT R2 CL1 NHF $547 (of $39,841) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:02.790, SP: 10.00 Raced keenly, slight lead, ridden and headed inside final 2f, lost 2nd soon after, weakened over 1f out 1st Maria Branwell ( D Tudhope 126 ) 2nd Crispy Cat ( R Ryan 131 ) 0.30L 3rd Rumstar ( D Probert 131 ) 6.50L 6th Democracy Dilemma ( G Downing 131 ) 12.25L See full results | G Downing 59.4kg 12.25L | 6 (7) |
| Chester 05-May-22 1020m 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 1st Democracy Dilemma ( G Downing 128 ) 2nd Self Praise ( J Doyle 128 ) 3.75L 3rd Blatant ( C Bishop 128 ) 0.75L See full results | G Downing 58.1kg | 1 (8) |
| Salisbury 21-Apr-22 1010m 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 1st Kaasib ( H Crouch 131 ) 2nd Democracy Dilemma ( G Downing 131 ) 2.00L 3rd Papabella ( C Shepherd 126 ) 1.00L See full results | G Downing 59.4kg 2.00L | 2 (5) |
| Windsor 04-Apr-22 1030m 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 1st Michaela's Boy ( S W Kelly 131 ) 2nd Kaasib ( A Kirby 131 ) 0.30L 3rd Democracy Dilemma ( G Downing 131 ) 2.25L See full results | G Downing 59.4kg 2.25L | 3 (9) |