Doncaster Races & Results 1 Friday 24th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Friday 24th January 2025

There were 30 Races on Friday 24th January 2025 across 4 meetings. There was 9 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Sandown, 7 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 24th January 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:25 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 1st (4) (5/4 +58%) George's Lad	1.25 5/4(+58%)	(4) George's Lad 5/4, Held every chance when falling at the last in a point in April and has progressed with each run over hurdles to this point, again looking as if he'd be suited by this longer trip when runner-up at Huntingdon (15.8f, soft, 11/5) 22 days ago. High on the shortlist with yard going well. Progressive; it looks as if this longer trip will suit and he already brings the best form.
2 2nd (2) (6/1 -71%) Calimystic	6 6/1(-71%)	(2) Calimystic 6/1, Half-brother to Angels Breath perhaps lacked sharpness but still showed plenty to work on when runner-up in a Taunton bumper in November. Type to improve now hurdling. Second favourite when promising second in bumper at Taunton (good to soft) in November.
1 3rd (1) (10/3 +39%) As Legends Have It	3.333333 10/3(+39%)	(1) As Legends Have It 10/3, Fairly useful form in bumpers last season, scoring at Ffos Las on his second outing. Chased home Califet En Vol, since beaten only by The New Lion, at Kempton on his hurdles bow and he's open to progress. Won Ffos Las bumper (soft); 15l second of six from the front in 2m5f Kempton novice.
5 4th (5) (7/1 -100%) Hawthorn Street	7 7/1(-100%)	(5) Hawthorn Street 7/1, €80,000 3-y-o, £155,000 4-y-o, Flemensfirth gelding from the family of Irish National winner Thunder And Roses. Won second of 2 starts in Irish points in 2023. Interesting newcomer. Taking performance to win Irish maiden point in autumn 2023, followed by £155,000 sale.
9 5th (9) (300/1 -200%) Swift Jet	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) Swift Jet 300/1, Sent off at 80/1 and beaten a long way on Rules debut in an Exeter bumper earlier last February. Hard to fancy after 11 months off. 11l fourth in his only point and tailed off when 80-1 for a heavy-ground bumper at Exeter.
6 6th (6) (10/1 -43%) Idaho Valley	10 10/1(-43%)	(6) Idaho Valley 10/1, Won his only start in Irish points in February and got back to the form of his hurdling debut when second in a 9-runner contest at Wetherby last month. Will need to jump better this time but the step up in trip should suit. Front-running second in a novice at Wetherby (2m, good to soft) and galloped on strongly.
11 7th (11) (33/1 -230%) El Fabienne	33 33/1(-230%)	(11) El Fabienne 33/1, Looked a weak finisher in a trio of bumpers for Willie Mullins and has ran to a modest level in 2 hurdle runs for new yard, second of 7 in a Uttoxeter novice (22.2f) 5 weeks ago. Handicaps promise to be more her bag after this. Two 2m6f mares' hurdle races for new yard showed significant ability but better is needed.
3 8th (3) (33/1 -313%) Foreverwalking	33 33/1(-313%)	(3) Foreverwalking 33/1, Point winner reportedly suffered a breathing issue on sole bumper outing and shaped like a staying type when beaten at 1/2 on his hurdles debut at Thurles in 8 weeks ago. Sold from W. P. Mullins (£4,000) last month and is perhaps best watched with tongue strap retained. Two runs for Willie Mullins before £4,000 sale in December and he has questions to answer.
7 9th (7) (80/1 -60%) Lord De Vinci	80 80/1(-60%)	(7) Lord De Vinci 80/1, Fourth both starts in Irish points in April 2023 and showed more than his SP of 100/1 would have suggested when filling the same position in a 12-runner novice hurdle at Carlisle last month. Bit more needed if he's to go closer here, though. Has some ability and these are very early days but others have shown more.
12 10th (12) (400/1 -300%) The Dancing Lass	400 400/1(-300%)	(12) The Dancing Lass 400/1, Last of 6 in bumper at Bangor on debut in October and then trailed in last of 8 finishers switched to hurdles in a Hereford novice. The last to finish in a bumper at Bangor and 2m4f novice hurdle at Hereford.
8 11th (8) (33/1 -50%) Ocean Walz	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Ocean Walz 33/1, Finished runner-up all 3 starts in bumpers, so shade disappointing he couldn't continue the good work when eighth of 9 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft, 9/2) on hurdles bow 44 days ago, struggling after 4 out. This will reveal more. Runner-up in all three bumpers but tailed off when 9-2 for 2m4f novice hurdle at Hereford.
10 12th (10) (300/1 -100%) Tank Top	300 300/1(-100%)	(10) Tank Top 300/1, Modest form in 3 bumpers and no promise in 2 starts over hurdles so far, jumping without much fluency at Lingfield last time. Hinted at ability in bumpers but no worthwhile form in his two maiden hurdles.

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12:25 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

George's Lad and Idaho Valley arguably set the standard on hurdles form, while Calimystic is in the right hands to flourish in this discipline and appeals after a promising introduction in a bumper at Taunton. However, the bar isn't set too high for point-to-point winner HAWTHORN STREET to make a successful debut under Rules. The six-year-old, who set connections back 155,000 pounds, has enough potential in his pedigree to warrant plenty of interest.

GEORGE'S LAD has stepped forward with each run over hurdles and should find the longer trip here up his street, so is fancied to provide the in-form Emma Lavelle yard with another winner. The form of As Legends Have It's hurdles debut looks strong and he can pose the biggest threat, with Nicky Henderson's Calimystic also considered after a promising bumper effort.

Moving up in trip should benefit GEORGE'S LAD and Idaho Valley, while Calimystic and Hawthorn Street are also considered.

12:55 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
4 1st (4) (7/2 -40%) Salt Rock	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(4) Salt Rock 7/2, Cost £205,000 after winning his only point in March 2022. Displayed promise over hurdles and he justified the decision to fast-track him to this sphere when making a winning handicap chase debut at Hereford (2m) last month. Very much of interest with progress anticipated up in trip. Suited by the switch to chasing at Hereford last time and should build on that success.
5 2nd (5) (12/1 +25%) Awaythelad	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Awaythelad 12/1, Dual hurdles winner last winter and encouraging start over fences when third of 11 at Lingfield (2½m, good) in November. Has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts and connections now opt for the application of blinkers to spark a resurgence. Usual tongue tie left off. Chance depends on whether new headgear prompts a turnaround.
3 3rd (3) (7/2 +0%) Yealand	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Yealand 7/2, Progressive over hurdles last season, winning twice at up to 20.3f and showed benefit of his comeback run when making a winning chase debut here (20.5f) in December. Matched that form when second at Sedgefield (19.3f) 4 weeks ago and he should go well again. Sound performances since switched to fences, winning here then second at Sedgefield.
8 4th (8) (12/1 +14%) Militaire	12 12/1(+14%)	(8) Militaire 12/1, Fair maiden hurdler who was prominent in the betting after almost 2 years off (also had wind surgery) but ultimately offered little when pulled up over hurdles at Lingfield (19.5f) in December. Clearly needs to have come on plenty for that now attentions switch to chasing. Market may prove best guide on chase debut and second run back from layoff.
6 5th (6) (7/1 -27%) One More Stroke	7 7/1(-27%)	(6) One More Stroke 7/1, Winner of 2 of his 3 starts at up to 19.3f over hurdles in 2023/24 and cemented good start made in this sphere at Hexham when second of 6 in handicap chase (7/4) at Musselburgh (20.3f, good to soft) 46 days ago. Respected from same mark. Consistent sort; ran creditably at Musselburgh last time; solid chance off same mark.
7 6th (7) (25/1 -79%) Touchy Feely	25 25/1(-79%)	(7) Touchy Feely 25/1, Fair hurdles winner (at up to 21f) who failed to complete all 3 starts over fences last season, albeit looking booked for a placed finish when falling on second occasion in March. Unconvincing in 4 hurdle runs since, so a return to this discipline needs to have a positive effect now. Has failed to complete in three chase attempts; something to prove back in this sphere.
9 7th (9) (7/2 +42%) Kuzco	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(9) Kuzco 7/2, Showed ability without troubling the judge over hurdles and matched form in that sphere when second of 4 on handicap chase debut at Market Rasen (17.2f) 4 weeks ago. The way he shaped then suggests this longer trip is worth exploring and he's in good hands. Latest effort (chase debut) suggests this new trip is worth exploring; interesting.
2 \|F\| (2) (5/1 +69%) Rich Spirit	5 5/1(+69%)	(2) Rich Spirit 5/1, Has some fairly useful winning hurdles form to his name but not at that level completed start over fences at Wetherby (15.1f) in November. However, the return to this longer trip may well help. Good second over hurdles here a year ago; possibilities if back to that form.

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12:55 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SALT ROCK, who won his sole start in a point-to-point before joining Kim Bailey's operation, made a pleasing start over regulation fences with a game victory over 2m at Hereford. With this longer trip a likely source of improvement, the seven-year-old could be hard to beat with another step forward. Yealand is still learning as a chaser but has the proven stamina to be a big threat to the selection. One More Stroke and Kuzco are others to consider.

SALT ROCK justified the decision to fast-track him to chasing when making a winning handicap debut in a solid race of its type at Hereford (2m) 5 weeks ago and, appealing as the type to go on improving now his stamina is tested further, he makes obvious appeal again. Yealand, Kuzco in receipt of plenty of weight and One More Stroke head up the dangers, in that order.

With further improvement on the cards, SALT ROCK is taken to follow up his Hereford win. Yealand is second choice.

13:28 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
9 1st (9) (40/1 +0%) Brockarno	40 40/1(+0%)	(9) Brockarno 40/1, Third on the second of his 3 qualifying runs over hurdles but made an inauspicious start to his handicap career at Uttoxeter just before Christmas. Seven-race maiden who has inconsistent form.
17 2nd (17) (12/1 +25%) Charming Getaway	12 12/1(+25%)	(17) Charming Getaway 12/1, Shaped as if retaining ability on his first outing since leaving Kim Bailey after 21 months off back last May. However, safely held on return at Southwell and while he's entitled to come on for that, it's easy enough to look elsewhere in search of the likely winner of this. Made the frame last May but has largely unconvincing form otherwise.
6 3rd (6) (9/2 +0%) Cuban Court	4.5 9/2(+0%)	(6) Cuban Court 9/2, Bumper winner who belatedly opened his hurdles account with cheekpieces reapplied here (16.6f, good to soft) during the festive period. That wasn't a particularly strong race and now has a 7 lb higher mark to overcome, but he has to enter calculations all the same. Recorded a 3l success over 2m here last time; major player back up in distance.
16 4th (16) (7/2 +13%) Gwennie May Jem	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(16) Gwennie May Jem 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden who predictably improved on what he showed in maiden/novice company when third on handicap bow at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft). Very much of interest off the same mark here, with this stiffer test likely to help unlock further improvement. Skelton runner; improved effort at Uttoxeter (handicap debut) last time; respected.
14 5th (14) (11/1 -10%) No No Espresso	11 11/1(-10%)	(14) No No Espresso 11/1, Showed nothing for Charlie Longsdon in 2023 but there have been some positives to glean from his 2 efforts for this yard, latterly finishing eighth of 13 on handicap debut at Southwell (15.8f, good). Likely capable of better. Needs improvement but market support should be noted; third run for Harry Derham.
7 6th (7) (12/1 +14%) Jaxonne	12 12/1(+14%)	(7) Jaxonne 12/1, Landed a gamble at Ludlow last spring but it's been mostly downhill since and offered little on his return from a break at Huntingdon in November. Won easily at Ludlow early in season; very mixed results since.
1 7th (1) (5/1 +50%) Rehill Relic	5 5/1(+50%)	(1) Rehill Relic 5/1, Point winner who showed promise in bumpers/novice hurdles last season. Solid third of 13 over this C&D on penultimate start and, though not in the same form at Market Rasen since, he will be in with a fighting chance if on-song. Still a maiden under rules but ran well (good third) over C&D on penultimate start.
11 8th (11) (22/1 -10%) Tony's Tipple	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Tony's Tipple 22/1, Unpromising in points and will need to leave his maiden/novice form well behind if he's to make an impact on this handicap debut. Modestly bred; not a guaranteed improver on handicap debut.
2 9th (2) (9/1 -20%) Independent Jimmy	9 9/1(-20%)	(2) Independent Jimmy 9/1, Fair maiden hurdler who wasn't disgraced when fourth on his handicap debut at Carlisle in October. Performed to a similar level over 19.3f at the same course last month and while more will be needed if he's to take this, he shouldn't be far away. Creditable third at Carlisle last time; may still be capable of progress at this level.
15 \|F\| (15) (7/1 +13%) Rhodia	7 7/1(+13%)	(15) Rhodia 7/1, Placed in bumpers and, though 0-10 over hurdles, he has shown a fair level of ability in this sphere, not least when third in an 8-runner Market Rasen handicap (20.6f, good to soft) last month. 1 lb lower now and he's an each-way contender. Ran respectably on reappearance but this modest 9yo is still a maiden.
10 10th (10) (28/1 -40%) Military Tycoon	28 28/1(-40%)	(10) Military Tycoon 28/1, Fairly useful Flat winner but well beaten latest start in that sphere last May and his efforts back hurdling the last twice have been equally poor. Has failed to transfer his Flat ability to hurdles.
8 11th (8) (66/1 -32%) Mac's Xpress	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Mac's Xpress 66/1, Remains a long-standing maiden and has offered little in 3 starts since joining this yard. Poor form for new yard, taking record to 0-28.
4 12th (4) (28/1 -40%) Glenvango	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Glenvango 28/1, Half-brother to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Glencassley and bumper winner Nana Joan. Little impact in a handful of appeareances so far and while this switch to handicap company could prove helpful, others make more appeal on balance. Registered best RPR at this course on debut; could go well in first handicap attempt.
13 13th (13) (9/1 +64%) Call Him Now	9 9/1(+64%)	(13) Call Him Now 9/1, Maiden Irish pointer who wasn't entirely disgraced when sixth of 8 on his handicap debut here (16.6f, good to soft), particularly bearing in mind that it was his first run following 21 months off. Now 3 lb lower and perhaps this step back up in trip will aid his cause. Eventually faded but showed improved form here (handicap debut) last month.
12 \|PU\| (12) (33/1 +0%) Foreva Alfie	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Foreva Alfie 33/1, Hinted at ability in a bumper for Rose Dobbin in 2022 but missed all of 2023 and no impact in 3 runs over hurdles this term. Upped in trip for this handicap debut. One of a few runners who may take a step forward now handicapping.
5 \|PU\| (5) (66/1 -100%) Leader Wing	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Leader Wing 66/1, Fair bumper winner for Tom Weston but yet to match that form in this sphere, most recently beaten a long way in first-time cheekpieces (retained here) on handicap bow at Sedgefield. Bumper winner; weak claims on hurdles form.

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13:28 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

INDEPENDENT JIMMY is open to improvement over the trip and, assuming he can build on his third-placed finish in a similar event at Carlisle last month, this could be well within his grasp. Top-weight Rehill Relic has shown enough promise to suggest he can be a key player, while Cuban Court, a winner over the extended 2m here just after Christmas, can also figure if his stamina holds out back at this distance.

Having shaped well on his handicap debut at Uttoxeter, GWENNIE MAY JEM makes plenty of appeal off an unchanged mark now upped in trip. Cuban Court got the job done here last time and should be in the mix once again, while Rhodia is third choice ahead of Rehill Relic and potential improver No No Espresso.

Preference is for GWENNIE MAY JEM, who looks likely to take another step forward. Cuban Court is second pick.

14:03 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
1 1st (1) (1/2 +40%) Meetmebythesea	0.5 1/2(+40%)	(1) Meetmebythesea 1/2, Runner-up sole start in Irish points and built on hurdles debut success in a 15.8f Ludlow maiden when getting the better of another promising type in a novice over the same C&D last month. Obvious claims here with further progress likely. 2-2 under rules, both wins over hurdles at Ludlow; open to further progress; respected.
2 2nd (2) (9/4 +0%) Mythical Moon	2.25 9/4(+0%)	(2) Mythical Moon 9/4, Fair form when runner-up on second of 2 starts in bumpers and took to this discipline well after 6 months off when bagging 14-runner novice hurdle at Stratford (16.3f, good to soft) in October. Didn't do much wrong when third at Exeter next time and he remains with potential. Good performances switched to hurdles this term and the form has substance; solid chance.
4 3rd (4) (9/1 +86%) Boston Boy	9 9/1(+86%)	(4) Boston Boy 9/1, Unreliable sort who ran out for the second start in a row in novice hurdle at Windsor last month. Hard to warm to. Has place claims on the figures but comes with risk, ran out the last twice.
7 4th (7) (50/1 -100%) Sleeping Late	50 50/1(-100%)	(7) Sleeping Late 50/1, Half-brother to dual bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler Rainyday Woman and fairly useful chaser William Cody. By no means devoid of appeal on paper but will probably come on for the run. Half-brother to two winners; sole newcomer in the field; market instructive.
8 5th (8) (11/1 -214%) Top Guy	11 11/1(-214%)	(8) Top Guy 11/1, Half-brother to 2 point winners, while dam was a 2m hurdles/chase winner. Successful himself on his latest start between the flags last month and, having joined a top yard ahead of this Rules debut, he needs close attention in the betting. Off the mark at the fourth attempt in Irish points; has joined a major yard.
5 6th (5) (40/1 0%) I Ain't Your Mate	40 40/1(0%)	(5) I Ain't Your Mate 40/1, Brother to bumper winner Sea God and half-brother to bumper/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Turn Turk. Placed both starts in Irish points in spring 2024, but well held starting out over hurdles at Taunton recently. Solid form in Irish points; well beaten in 2m3f novice hurdle for new yard.
6 7th (6) (200/1 -300%) River Rider	200 200/1(-300%)	(6) River Rider 200/1, Produced a more encouraging first effort than might have been anticipated when second in a Warwick bumper last spring. However, it's very hard to draw any positives from his Uttoxeter reappearance spin on debut for this yard in November. Readily passed over now switched to hurdles. Pulled hard and beaten long way in latest bumper run; now wears hood.
3 8th (3) (250/1 -279%) Arkendale	250 250/1(-279%)	(3) Arkendale 250/1, Fairly useful handicapper on the Flat (stays 10.5f) but didn't show much switched to hurdles for new yard at Ludlow in November. Has subsequently undergone a wind op. Long way behind Meetmebythesea at Ludlow on stable/hurdles debut.

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14:03 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Stratford winner Mythical Moon wasn't able to defy a penalty at Exeter last month but he remains of interest along with Top Guy, who makes his debut for the Dan Skelton team having bolted up in an Irish point-to-point recently. However, MEETMEBYTHESEA made it two from two under Rules when on target at Ludlow last time out and with talented conditional Callum Pritchard keeping the partnership intact, the five-year-old can continue on his upward curve.

The form of the Stratford novice in which MYTHICAL MOON made a winning start over hurdles is working out well and he did his reputation no harm at all when third in what looked a pretty good contest at Exeter next time. He shades preference ahead of Meetmebythesea, who made it 2-2 in this sphere when downing the long odds-on The Kemble Brewery at Ludlow and he should have more to offer. Point-winner Top Guy is also entitled to respect.

Solid MYTHICAL MOON is first choice but respected Meetmebythesea brings a 2-2 rules record and this clash could go either way.

14:38 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
5 1st (5) (11/1 -38%) Blue Hop	11 11/1(-38%)	(5) Blue Hop 11/1, Failed to take to fences in 3 starts last season but steadily improved back in this sphere, third behind a progressive sort at Windsor (20f) 40 days ago and lightly-raced sort would be dangerous to dismiss now tackling staying trips. Back to form with return to hurdling in two races over about 2m4f this season; needs extra.
7 2nd (7) (9/1 +10%) Rialannah	9 9/1(+10%)	(7) Rialannah 9/1, Remains a maiden and failed to justify market support when pulled up at Southwell (heavy) 23 days ago. Up in trip today but needs to bounce back. Maiden after 11 starts, pulled up in two of her last four; this new trip is worth a go.
14 3rd (14) (33/1 -65%) Golden Cosmos	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Golden Cosmos 33/1, Ran no sort of race after 22 months off; soon detached, never travelling well, pulled up (34 days ago). Needs to leave that run well behind. 0-16; minor honours for this yard but pulled up five weeks ago after 662-day absence.
11 4th (11) (28/1 -100%) Spitalfield	28 28/1(-100%)	(11) Spitalfield 28/1, Opened his account at Ffos Las (23.9f) in May but unable to build on that in three runs since. Easy to back seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (26f, soft) 24 days ago and others preferred on the back of that effort. Clearcut win off 2lb lower at Ffos Las (3m) last May; one echo of that in three runs since.
4 5th (4) (11/2 +54%) Copshill Lad	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(4) Copshill Lad 11/2, Placed on 3 of his 5 starts over hurdles last season and justified support after 9 months off when scoring on yard debut at Stratford (22f) in October, needing every inch of the trip. No excuses when fifth (of 9, 24.4f) at Ascot since. Any rain that falls may help bring his stamina into play. Won stable debut at Stratford (2m6f, soft) and creditable fifth of nine at Ascot (3m).
17 6th (17) (4/1 +67%) Burrows Hall	4 4/1(+67%)	(17) Burrows Hall 4/1, Fair winning hurdler at up to 25f. Made a solid start to his chase career after a break when third over 19f at Sedgefield in November followed by fair fourth of 8 in a handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, soft) 52 days ago. Can be competitive without threatening market principals. Won well from the front at Catterick (3m1f, soft) last February; case can be made.
9 7th (9) (33/1 -32%) Aquila Sky	33 33/1(-32%)	(9) Aquila Sky 33/1, C&D winner. Reached the frame 3 times over fences in the first half of 2024 but not in the same form since returning in November and now reverts to hurdles in a bid to get back to form. Has not shone in his two runs this winter; back hurdling for first time since last January.
12 8th (12) (13/2 +46%) Horsesomeharry	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(12) Horsesomeharry 13/2, Fitted with cheekpieces and a different proposition on handicap debut/reappearance when successful at Carlisle in November. Made amends for subsequent poor run when good fourth of 9 in a handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, soft) 29 days ago, shaping as though he'll relish extra distance today. 3m is worth the attempt if he goes on the ground, having flopped on soft two runs back.
1 9th (1) (12/1 -71%) One Eye On Vegas	12 12/1(-71%)	(1) One Eye On Vegas 12/1, Improved for the fitting of cheekpieces, winning pair of slow-ground handicaps in early 2024. Back on the up when resuming winning ways at Leicester (20.5f) at the end of last year but struggled up in class from 5 lb higher mark 29 days ago. Looks a stayer and 3m could eek out some more improvement. Looked stretched by sole attempt at 3m (Ayr, soft) last April, albeit finishing 4th of 16.
3 10th (3) (25/1 +0%) Punxsutawney Phil	25 25/1(+0%)	(3) Punxsutawney Phil 25/1, Doubled his hurdles tally by making all (having got first run) in a 0-105 handicap at Musselburgh (24f) last month. Struggled when back in trip in a better race (last of 6, 19.9f) and while he should be appreciate return to 3m he probably doesn't have much in hand from his current mark. Musselburgh (3m; 5lb higher today) in December saw his first win for two years, making all.
6 11th (6) (11/2 +15%) Fierce Warrior	5.5 11/2(+15%)	(6) Fierce Warrior 11/2, Interesting contender with a standout effort over hurdles (beat smart sort from Alan King Yard at Plumpton in December over 2m4f). Hasn't been seen to best effect on last 3 runs, not disgraced when third over C&D after 7 months off and entitled to strip fitter for that. Merits consideration. C&D third last time but beaten about 13l in a seven-runner race; dropped just 1lb since.
15 12th (15) (5/1 -25%) Jack Sprat	5 5/1(-25%)	(15) Jack Sprat 5/1, Won two hurdle races at Huntingdon last season and back to form over timber latest when winning a 7-runner handicap hurdle at Exeter (23.1f, heavy) 11 days ago, only pushed out late on. Still relatively unexposed at this sort of distance over hurdles and remains of interest off the same mark today. Won comfortably under Will Featherstone at Exeter (2m7f, soft) last Monday off same mark.
18 13th (18) (66/1 -164%) Mattie Ross	66 66/1(-164%)	(18) Mattie Ross 66/1, Gained reward for some creditable efforts last season when winning 23f Market Rasen in June. Not in same form when pulled-up on final start of last week and returns from 200-day absence in a warmer race than he has been contesting. Made breakthrough as hurdler last June; pulled up in July; needs career best as hurdler.
13 14th (13) (9/1 +44%) Best Life	9 9/1(+44%)	(13) Best Life 9/1, Best effort over hurdles when second on handicap debut at Haydock in March but yet to fire this season, losing his place after a couple of mid-race mistakes before rallying to finish fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (22.2f, heavy) 35 days ago. Rain may help his chances on that evidence. Second on handicap debut at Haydock (3m, soft) last March; player if back in that form.
8 15th (8) (33/1 -32%) Ah Whisht	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Ah Whisht 33/1, Point recruit who was first and second in novice hurdles in early 2023, had wind surgery and tried in tongue tie (back on today) since. Failed to complete on last three starts over hurdles/fences and while yard in decent form, hard to make a strong case for this one in first-time cheekpieces. Transition to handicaps went badly last season and chasing has not worked out this term.
10 16th (10) (150/1 -355%) Tide Times	150 150/1(-355%)	(10) Tide Times 150/1, Failed to complete last 5 starts over fences, slow jump and early reminder before beaten a long way out last time. Hard to fancy back over hurdles. Seems to have lost the plot over fences; this is his first hurdle race since 2022.
16 17th (16) (66/1 -313%) Gandhi Maker	66 66/1(-313%)	(16) Gandhi Maker 66/1, Pulled up on final start for Phil Kirby in April and failed to complete on two starts for new yard this season, was again in the process of running poorly when departing latest. Opposable. 3-19 over fences but he was well beaten when unseating in his two starts for new yard.

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14:38 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Perhaps not as open as the field size would suggest and it looks to be an excellent opportunity for JACK SPRAT. Triumphant in a conditionals' event under Will Featherstone at Exeter recently, Jamie Snowden's charge escapes a penalty and the manner in which he won that day suggests he will be up to the task. Chasing hasn't really gone to plan for Aquila Sky, but he is too well treated to ignore back over hurdles. Others to note include Fierce Warrior and Velasco.

JACK SPRAT has won the last two hurdles races he's contested and isn't fully exposed in this sphere. He wasn't fully extended when winning at Exeter 11 days ago and has to be of interest racing off the same mark today. One Eye On Vegas struggled up in class last time but he should be capable of better back down in grade on his first try at this trip. Velasco and Fierce Warrior contested the same race last month, both shaped better than the bare result and merit consideration here.

The vast majority have major questions to answer. JACK SPRAT therefore stands out after winning off the same mark 11 days ago.

15:13 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
9 (9) (10/1 +17%) Ladronne	10 10/1(+17%)	(9) Ladronne 10/1, C&D winner but he came in last of 4 in handicap chase at Carlisle (20f, good to soft) 66 days ago. Back up in trip. Must improve. C&D winner off 10lb higher last March but out of sorts when last seen in the autumn.
7 1st (7) (25/1 -56%) Harjo	25 25/1(-56%)	(7) Harjo 25/1, Won his second chase start in 2023 but below par since, tried in blinkers when a well-held third of 7 at Huntingdon 22 days ago. Others are preferred. Showed some zest in first-time blinkers this month but remains a risky option.
13 2nd (13) (7/1 +0%) Prince Cleni	7 7/1(+0%)	(13) Prince Cleni 7/1, Bagged his second success of the season in 9-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up 2 lb but very much one to consider. Arrives in winning form but probably needs a career-best effort in this stronger race.
6 3rd (6) (17/2 +29%) Exmoor Forest	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(6) Exmoor Forest 17/2, Scored at Bangor in June and had a wind op before posting a good third of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Not taken lightly. Has mixed record over fences but gave good account when third at Taunton last month.
12 4th (12) (13/2 +46%) Illogical Logic	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(12) Illogical Logic 13/2, Fair maiden hurdler/chaser arrives in good nick, headgear applied when third of 5 in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase in November. Can make his presence felt once more. 0-13 under all codes; claims if judged on Fakenham second two runs ago; other appeal more.
11 5th (11) (20/1 +0%) Mixedwave	20 20/1(+0%)	(11) Mixedwave 20/1, Won 2 of his 7 starts last term but yet to hit top form this season, fifth of 6 in 3m handicap at Huntingdon 47 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. Not at best on any of three starts this season and seems best on right-handed tracks.
4 6th (4) (7/1 +0%) Scene One	7 7/1(+0%)	(4) Scene One 7/1, Dual winner over fences last season and comes here on the back of a good second of 7 at Fakenham 33 days ago Weighted to go close eased 1 lb. Kept on for second on last two outings (2m4f/2m5f); well worth another crack at 3m.
2 7th (2) (22/1 -193%) Ballydisco	22 22/1(-193%)	(2) Ballydisco 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023 but he recorded a respectable fourth of 9 in handicap chase at Market Rasen (27.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Ought to be in the shake-up. Ran well for long way in Market Rasen marathon last month; probably in the mix here.
8 8th (8) (10/1 +17%) Kit's Coty	10 10/1(+17%)	(8) Kit's Coty 10/1, A fair winner at 22f over hurdles who posted a respectable fifth of 10 in handicap chase at Taunton (23f, good to soft, 9/1) 25 days ago. Not ruled out. Yet to build upon her promising chase debut in October but remains in the equation.
3 9th (3) (17/2 -42%) Okavango Delta	8.5 17/2(-42%)	(3) Okavango Delta 17/2, Arrives in great nick, landing 7-runner handicap chase at Musselburgh (20.3f, soft, 11/4) 23 days ago. Well in the mix despite a 7 lb rise. 2-5 for new trainer; unexposed over 3m and evidently in very good nick.
5 10th (5) (40/1 -60%) Swapped	40 40/1(-60%)	(5) Swapped 40/1, Yet to hit top form for his current yard and he came in last of 4 in novice hurdle (5/1) at Southwell (24.3f, good to firm) 113 days ago. Switches to chasing with work to do. In poor form when last in action and returns from break with quite a bit to prove.
1 \|PU\| (1) (2/1 +43%) Finn Lough	2 2/1(+43%)	(1) Finn Lough 2/1, 11/10 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, won 6-runner handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 26 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Up 3 lb but still needs considering. C&D winner in 0-130 grade last month and only 3lb higher today; strongly respected.

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15:13 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Now that he has got his head in front with a determined success over C&D, FINN LOUGH is likely to have plenty more to come and can follow up off 3lb higher on the drop in grade. A winner of two of his last three starts, Okavango Delta is a key player, as is Ballydisco, who has strong claims on his second at Wetherby in November. Exmoor Forest and Scene One cannot be ruled out either.

A case can be made for a few of these but SCENE ONE rates the pick of the weights and can gain a first victory of the season at the chief expense of Musselburgh scorer Okavango Delta. Exmoor Forest, Prince Cleni and Whosmydaddy are all worthy of consideration too in this competitive handicap chase.

There could still be more to come from FINN LOUGH (nap), who kept on stoutly from off the pace to win a higher-grade C&D race last time.

15:48 Doncaster NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	OR
9 1st (9) (25/1 -25%) Storming George	25 25/1(-25%)	(9) Storming George 25/1, £32,000 3-y-o, Order of St George gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler Nickelforce. Dam, point winner, half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (stays 2½m) Glencassley. £32,000 3yo; half-brother to fair 2m4f hurdle winner Nickelforce; worth a market check.
15 2nd (15) (25/1 +0%) Kind Intention	25 25/1(+0%)	(15) Kind Intention 25/1, Dartmouth gelding. Dam, fair 23f/25f hurdle winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 21f) Getareason. In-form stable had a first-time-out bumper winner last month so a market move would be interesting. Out of a staying hurdle winner; may need longer trips to be seen to best effect.
11 3rd (11) (10/1 -43%) Tiddesley Wood	10 10/1(-43%)	(11) Tiddesley Wood 10/1, £50,000 3-y-o, Sir Percy gelding. Dam bumper winner (on debut)/2m-19f hurdle winner. Tongue tied. Of obvious interest on debut. £50,000 3yo; dam well-connected bumper/useful hurdle winner; yard does well in bumpers.
12 4th (12) (11/2 +54%) Times Are Green	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(12) Times Are Green 11/2, Half-brother to bumper winner Times Are Blue. 10/1, promise in Southwell bumper last month, catching the eye with some good late work having been in need of the experience. Sure to progress with this stiffer test bound to suit and one to consider under Cobden. Kept on from the rear and wasn't beaten far when midfield on debut at Southwell.
5 5th (5) (25/1 +50%) Glance At Midnight	25 25/1(+50%)	(5) Glance At Midnight 25/1, Brother to numerous winners, including fairly useful hurdler Finest View and fairly useful hurdler/chaser Can You Call. Stiff task and well held on debut in listed contest at Ascot (100/1) 5 weeks ago. From good jumping family; struggled to get competitive when 100-1 for Ascot Listed race.
1 6th (1) (14/1 +30%) Bel Ombre	14 14/1(+30%)	(1) Bel Ombre 14/1, Brother to dual bumper winner Avakate. 15/2, never on terms fitted with tongue tie in Market Rasen bumper 7 weeks ago. Brother to a Listed bumper winner but made a low-key debut last month.
6 7th (6) (12/1 -118%) Klub De Reve	12 12/1(-118%)	(6) Klub De Reve 12/1, £16,000 3-y-o, £35,000 4-y-o, Fly With Me gelding. Point winner last May and one to note. Bought for £35,000 after good-ground Irish point win in May; rules debut today.
2 8th (2) (9/4 0%) Cobbler's Boy	2.25 9/4(0%)	(2) Cobbler's Boy 9/4, Cost £115,000 after finishing runner-up in an Irish point last March. Market confidence significant for a top stable which boasts a fine strike rate with bumper runners this term. Cost £115,000 after promising Irish point debut last March; with top yard for rules career.
16 9th (16) (8/1 +33%) Super Freddie	8 8/1(+33%)	(16) Super Freddie 8/1, £35,000 3-y-o, Gentlewave gelding. Dam (c137/h139), 2m-25f hurdle/chase winner (stayed 29f), half-sister to smart chaser (stayed 3m) Fistral Beach. First foal from a useful and prolific bumpers/jumps winner; looks interesting on paper.
3 10th (3) (9/2 +44%) Datsalrightcharlie	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(3) Datsalrightcharlie 9/2, £67,000 3-y-o, Kingston Hill gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Granny Lowrie, stayed 3m. Dam, lightly raced, closely related to top-class 2m hurdler Darlan. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Out of close relative of high-class hurdler Darlan; stable does very well in bumpers.
8 11th (8) (66/1 -230%) Steal The Moves	66 66/1(-230%)	(8) Steal The Moves 66/1, £9,000 3-y-o, £21,000 4-y-o. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful hurdle winner/fairly useful chaser Gallyhill (2m/2½m winner, by Getaway) and fairly useful chaser Nortonthorpelegend (21f-27f winner, by Midnight Legend). Successful on second of 2 starts in point bumpers (May 2024). Won a point bumper last spring but probably has a lot more on his plate here.
13 12th (13) (150/1 +0%) Annies Gold	150 150/1(+0%)	(13) Annies Gold 150/1, Well held in bumpers 10 months apart. Safely held on first two starts (both on soft ground) and not the obvious answer here.
4 13th (4) (22/1 -10%) Fast Work	22 22/1(-10%)	(4) Fast Work 22/1, Better for debut when third at Newcastle 6 weeks ago, looking more one for longer trips over jumps despite his Flat-based pedigree. Bettered debut run when keeping-on third at Newcastle; more needed again here.
7 14th (7) (25/1 +24%) Mexican Stan	25 25/1(+24%)	(7) Mexican Stan 25/1, Passing Glance gelding. Half-brother to 1¾m winner Artic Nel. Dam, poor 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler (stayed easy 3m) Mexican Pete. Half-brother to a low-grade Flat winner; dam 2m hurdle winner; others preferred.
14 15th (14) (16/1 -129%) Miss Macaroni	16 16/1(-129%)	(14) Miss Macaroni 16/1, Blue Bresil mare. Half-sister to bumper winner I'd Go Maniac, from good French family. One to note on debut with yard having gone close with a few in bumpers since the turn of the year. Half-sister to bumper winner I'd Go Maniac; dam French jumps winner; a possible.
10 16th (10) (66/1 -100%) Syfonic Sam	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Syfonic Sam 66/1, Brother to useful hurdler/chaser Captain Cattistock, and closely related to 3 winners. Imposing sort well held on debut at Wetherby (40/1) 4 weeks ago, looking one for the longer term. Not beaten far when seventh on Wetherby debut but remains best watched.

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15:48 Doncaster NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A tentative vote goes to COBBLER'S BOY, who was a costly purchase at the sales last year and hails from a stable that knows how to ready one first time out. The five-year-old found only one too strong on his sole appearance between the flags and is marginally preferred to newcomer Datsalrightcharlie, as well as point-to-point winner Klub De Reve. Others to note include Miss Macaroni, Steal The Moves and Tiddesley Wood.

TIMES ARE GREEN was an eyecatcher first time up at Southwell last month and could be the way to go with this stiffer test sure to suit and Harry Cobden booked. Tiddesley Wood, Cobbler's Boy and Datsalrightcharlie head up a number of interesting newcomers.

Dan Skelton's COBBLER'S BOY was bought for a six-figure sum after his promising Irish point debut and seems likely to pose a threat.

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