Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Sunday 28th January 2024
There were 22 Races on Sunday 28th January 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Fontwell, 7 races at Naas, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Sunday 28th January 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(9) Dysart Enos 1/9, Unbeaten in 3 bumper outings, including Grade 2 in decisive fashion at Aintree in April. Built on a facile hurdling debut success at Huntingdon with a ready victory at Cheltenham last month and she's impossible to oppose trying to take her career record to 6 from 6. Talented mare who is 5-5 under rules and should extend her winning sequence.
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2nd (1) (9/1 -38%) Justus
9
9/1(-38%)
(1) Justus 9/1, Fairly useful on Flat for Ian Williams (stays 16.5f) and produced a much improved performance at the second time of asking over hurdles when winning 4-runner novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, heavy) 27 days ago. Rates as the biggest threat to Dysart Enos. Won at Catterick on New Year's Day; good ground not ideal; otherwise has place claims.
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3rd (4) (33/1 -65%) Graze On Phoenix
33
33/1(-65%)
(4) Graze On Phoenix 33/1, Related to two winners and hit the line with running left when fourth in a Market Rasen bumper on debut in March. Not seen to best effect at Bangor the following month and though he got no further than first on hurdles bow, he still should have a future in this sphere. Unseated rider early at Sedgefield on hurdles debut; bred to do better still.
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4th (5) (16/1 -14%) Jet Patrol
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Jet Patrol 16/1, Placed twice from 5 starts in Irish points and offered something to work on when third of 8 in novice hurdle at Musselburgh (19.8f, soft) on NH debut 41 days ago. Frame claims again. 0-5 in Irish points; finished third at Musselburgh for new yard; place possibilities.
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5th (3) (33/1 +0%) Geordie Night
33
33/1(+0%)
(3) Geordie Night 33/1, Got closer than previously when a never-nearer fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Likely to be of more interest in handicaps. Has frame possibilities if latest effort is backed up.
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6th (2) (150/1 -88%) Garitsa Bay
150
150/1(-88%)
(2) Garitsa Bay 150/1, Walk In The Park gelding merely hinted at ability in a Market Rasen bumper and went with little promise on hurdles bow here (19.4f, soft) 30 days ago. Hard to fancy. Needs plenty of improvement on his two efforts.
10
7th (10) (40/1 -21%) Miss Applejack
40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Miss Applejack 40/1, Bumper winner but in the process of running to only a modest level when slipped and unseated last on Catterick hurdle debut 4 weeks ago. Still early days in this sphere. Beaten when unseating rider at Catterick on the switch to hurdles.
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8th (6) (20/1 -25%) Konfusion
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Konfusion 20/1, Notably strong in the betting but perhaps unsurprisingly shaped as if in need of the run after an 18-month absence when ninth of 14 in novice hurdle at Newcastle (16.9f, heavy) 22 days ago. Had shaped like a stayer previously and should be of greater intrerest further down the line. Looks open to improvement back on forecast faster surface.
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|PU| (7) (40/1 -122%) Moves Like Monty
40
40/1(-122%)
(7) Moves Like Monty 40/1, Irish point winner shaped as if amiss on Rules debut at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 23 days ago, folding tamely before the straight. Had previously had a wind-op, so he's already beginning to look like one with problems. Hood goes on. May settle better and improve over this shorter trip with hood applied.
LTO Selection:
12:20 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle
(Class 3) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
DYSART ENOS made it two from two over hurdles when securing victory by just under three lengths at Cheltenham last month and she has now been handed a rating of 131. Fergal O'Brien's mare is a Grade 2 bumper winner and looks difficult to oppose. Justus got off the mark at the second time of asking at Catterick and could have more to offer, so he looks the chief threat. Of the remainder, Jet Patrol makes the most appeal if he can improve on his third at Musselburgh.
DYSART ENOS has made a smooth transition from leading bumper performer to useful novice hurdler and Fergal O'Brien's mare is impossible to oppose in her bid to maintain her unbeaten Rules record. Justus wasn't far from his fairly useful Flat form when scoring at Catterick last time and he looks best placed to take advantage if the favourite underperforms, Miss Applejack was running below her bumper form when slipping up on hurdles bow but still makes appeal to complete the placings.
This is all about leading Dawn Run hope DYSART ENOS, who is well clear on the figures. Konfusion is second choice.
(4) Snowy Evening 15/2, Jumped better than previously when getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap chase at Doncaster (26f, good) last month. Respectable fourth at Newcastle since and drops back in trip again. Headgear re-fitted. Runaway win here two starts back was over 3m2f; cheekpieces (tried once, pulled up) return.
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2nd (2) (2/1 +50%) Storminhome
2
2/1(+50%)
(2) Storminhome 2/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed maiden hurdle here last season. Promising chase debut when second at Huntingdon on return but unable to build on that in 2 starts since. Still early days. Back down in trip. Chance judged on two of his runs this term; drops back in trip in first-time headgear.
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3rd (7) (16/1 -14%) Okavango Delta
16
16/1(-14%)
(7) Okavango Delta 16/1, Sole win came over hurdles here Doncaster 14 months ago and left chase bow/return well behind when just denied at Catterick last month. Player. Beaten a head at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month in his second chase start.
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4th (6) (16/1 -113%) Kankin
16
16/1(-113%)
(6) Kankin 16/1, Opened his account at Huntingdon in October but came in only sixth of 8 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (20f, heavy) 63 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Won chase debut at Huntingdon and perhaps heavy ground was to blame next time.
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5th (3) (5/2 +29%) Maclaine
2.5
5/2(+29%)
(3) Maclaine 5/2, Made most of a good opportunity to get off the mark in a Fontwell novice over a year ago and good placed efforts twice in the spring. Left chase bow/return well behind when second here (20.5f) last month so needs considering. Back to his best when second of 12 in handicap here (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start.
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6th (8) (22/1 -214%) Fancy Stuff
22
22/1(-214%)
(8) Fancy Stuff 22/1, Fair bumper winner who failed to progress over jumps for Dan Skelton but did settle better in first-time hood when third over fences at Ludlow (20f) for new yard last month. Not out of things if she can back that up. Needs to build on latest run and to jump more fluently but it was a promising effort.
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7th (5) (11/1 +21%) Blue Hop
11
11/1(+21%)
(5) Blue Hop 11/1, Bumper/maiden hurdle winner but has evidently had his problems and offered little on chasing debut/return at Cheltenham last month. Easily the last exposed, including on handicap debut, but he also has the most to prove.
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|F| (1) (11/2 +0%) Cerendipity
5.5
11/2(+0%)
(1) Cerendipity 11/2, Fairly useful winner over hurdles and built on an encouraging start in this sphere when getting off the mark at Wetherby in November. Backed it up with a solid third over C&D, though was badly let down by jumping at Haydock since. Kicked off this season with three good runs over fences before a poor show on heavy latest.
LTO Selection:
12:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4)
19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
MACLAINE produced a very pleasing effort to fill the runner-up berth over an extended 2m4f here last month and the handicapper may have been kind to leave his mark alone for that effort. The seven-year-old is making only his third chase start and could be the one to beat. Storminhome was beaten into fourth in a class 3 event over 3m here last time and is an interesting contender stepping down in distance off a 2lb lower mark in first-time cheekpieces. Okavango Delta is another to note after his second at Catterick.
STORMINHOME can get back on the up with his sights lowered following a break. Maclaine and Okavango Delta both fared a lot better second-time up over fences so are feared most.
In an open race, slight preference is for FANCY STUFF ahead of Maclaine.
(6) Some Scope 13/8, Irish point/hurdles winner who continued theme of race-by-race progress over fences when successful at Catterick in November, clear when eased close home. 5 lb rise looks fair and he rates a big player once more. Won with something to spare at Catterick; open to further improvement; respected.
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2nd (8) (16/1 -14%) The Ferry Master
16
16/1(-14%)
(8) The Ferry Master 16/1, Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso (21.6f) in May but below par since. Others make more appeal. Far from consistent in recent times; distant third over C&D last month.
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3rd (2) (5/1 +17%) Gold Link
5
5/1(+17%)
(2) Gold Link 5/1, Scored at Stratford in July and has continued in very good form, resuming winning ways at Huntingdon when last seen in October. Must be respected. The manner of his last-time-out win suggests this longer trip will suit; consistent.
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4th (5) (17/2 +47%) Oscar Robertson
8.5
17/2(+47%)
(5) Oscar Robertson 17/2, Very easy winner at Wetherby in November 2021 and finished runner-up twice subsequently that season. Missed all of last term having left Tom George but shaped as if retaining plenty of ability when fourth at Leicester 10 weeks ago. Scored off slightly higher marks in 2020 and 2021; good chance if back to best.
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5th (3) (20/1 -67%) Silver In Disguise
20
20/1(-67%)
(3) Silver In Disguise 20/1, Scored at Wetherby in April and got back on track after 5 months off when third of 9 in handicap chase at Carlisle (24.5f, soft) in October. Not on a going day at Exeter since but type to bounce back. Drop back in class looks a plus but his mark may still leave him vulnerable.
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6th (9) (10/1 +17%) Head On
10
10/1(+17%)
(9) Head On 10/1, Won 3 times in early stages of the 2021-22 campaign and clearly derived considerable benefit from his comeback run when second over C&D in November. However, pulled up back here next time and his profile is starting to look rather patchy. Disappointing here last month but has place possibilities if bouncing back.
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7th (4) (9/2 +47%) One True King
4.5
9/2(+47%)
(4) One True King 9/2, Remains well treated on his best form and quickly back on track when third at Wetherby 2 weeks ago. Considered. Losing run is mounting up but he remains well treated on peak form.
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8th (1) (17/2 +6%) Sam Barton
8.5
17/2(+6%)
(1) Sam Barton 17/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning return over fences at Worcester last season. Largely disappointed since, though, and others more appealing. Won over hurdles on this card three years ago; Joe Anderson takes off useful 5lb.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SOME SCOPE struck by just under a length in a class 3 event over 3m1f at Catterick in November and he was given a 5lb rise for that victory. The son of Telescope could have plenty more improvement in him on only his third chase outing, so it would be no surprise to see him make it a double. Last-time-out winner Gold Link goes off only a 2lb higher rating and is likely to enter calculations, while No Regrets is another to watch out for after his runner-up effort at Kelso.
SOME SCOPE showed improved form with his chasing debut experience behind him when scoring with a bit in hand at Catterick in November and he looks capable of following up. In-form pair No Regrets and Gold Link head the dangers.
The vote goes to SAM BARTON who looks interesting back down in grade. Unexposed Some Scope is feared most.
(2) Champagne Twist 11/10, Picked up for £60,000 after getting off the mark in Irish points at the third attempt in April. Stepped up markedly on hurdling debut when second in a novice at Cheltenham last time and looks the one to beat. The form pick after his Cheltenham second and he should still be capable of better.
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2nd (11) (14/1 -27%) Taras Halls
14
14/1(-27%)
(11) Taras Halls 14/1, Bumper winner for Lucy Wadham who produced comfortably his best effort to date over hurdles when second in a novice at Newcastle last time. Needs further improvement, though. Newcastle 2nd (2m4f, soft) three weeks ago was much more like it on third go over hurdles.
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3rd (8) (5/2 +0%) Montecam
2.5
5/2(+0%)
(8) Montecam 5/2, Half-brother to 4 winners, notably dual Champion Chase winner Altior. Signs of ability and led for a long way when second in novice over C&D on hurdles debut. Open to improvement and should feature. With further progress likely after his C&D second, he should be bang there once again.
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4th (7) (11/1 -100%) Minella Rescue
11
11/1(-100%)
(7) Minella Rescue 11/1, Dual bumper winner who is best excused his latest effort in a listed contest at Cheltenham. Should take to hurdling, so looks a player. Won two good-ground bumpers before his 21l defeat in a Cheltenham Listed event (8-1).
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5th (6) (5/1 +29%) Let's Sail Away
5
5/1(+29%)
(6) Let's Sail Away 5/1, Schiaparelli gelding. Brother to fair hurdler Ivetwiggedit, and half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Twig and fairly useful hurdler Skidoosh. Won sole start in points (Dec 10). Worthy of interest for bang-in-form stable. Favourite, 7l winner of a maiden point at Larkhill (2m4f, good to soft) in December.
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6th (4) (40/1 -122%) Hawkseye View
40
40/1(-122%)
(4) Hawkseye View 40/1, Successful sole completed start in points but only modest form to date over hurdles. Likely to do better when handicapping over further. Placed over Catterick's 2m3f in last two novice hurdles, though below form on heavy latest.
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7th (12) (12/1 +0%) Youlneverwalkalone
12
12/1(+0%)
(12) Youlneverwalkalone 12/1, Clear signs of ability in bumpers at Huntingdon and Warwick last year and some encouragement when fourth in a novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut. Should be more to come, so not a forlorn hope. Open to improvement after Ludlow fourth (2m5f, soft; 14-1), including if he jumps better.
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8th (9) (150/1 -127%) Stick With Me Sam
150
150/1(-127%)
(9) Stick With Me Sam 150/1, Related to winners but big price and offered little in novice at Plumpton on hurdling debut. 150-1 for novice hurdle at Plumpton (2m, good to soft), looking a longer-term prospect.
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9th (3) (300/1 -100%) Clarehill
300
300/1(-100%)
(3) Clarehill 300/1, Maiden Irish pointer who hasn't shaped with much encouragement over hurdles as yet. Modest in points and behind in two 2m maiden hurdles, in cheekpieces latest.
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10th (5) (150/1 -650%) Jysuis
150
150/1(-650%)
(5) Jysuis 150/1, Fair form when placed all 3 starts in bumpers in France for F. Foucher, 9 lengths third of 7 to Jenol du Quartier at Jarnac last time. Worth a market check on hurdling bow. Placed in all three of his AQPS Flat races in France last April-September.
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|PU| (1) (300/1 -100%) Cave Bleu
300
300/1(-100%)
(1) Cave Bleu 300/1, Showed more than previously when third in small-field bumper at Market Rasen in May but down the field in a novice at this course on hurdling debut. Likely to need more time in this sphere. Low-level form in three bumpers and a 2m Doncaster novice hurdle.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 3)
19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Montecam showed some improvement with a good second-placed finish to a more fancied stablemate over this course and distance last time out and rates a big player. However, CHAMPAGNE TWIST is equally progressive and, with his hurdles form looking slightly stronger at this early stage, Ben Pauling's gelding just edges the vote, with trip and ground conditions sure to suit. Taras Halls has also shown ability and is another to bear in mind.
The standard achieved by CHAMPAGNE TWIST when second at Cheltenham last time was good enough to win the majority of novices so, if he can repeat that, he should have the measure of Montecam, who also improved last time. Minella Rescue is an intriguing hurdling newcomer.
This looks the right opportunity for CHAMPAGNE TWIST to get off the mark under rules, following his Cheltenham second.
(1) Marie's Rock 6/4, Dual Grade 1 winner and shaped well on her first attempt at 3m when third in Liverpool Hurdle last season. Unsuited by the steady gallop when runner-up trying to defend her title in the Relkeel at Cheltenham last time, so she can return to winning ways back up in trip. Peak form, which includes Grade 1 wins, gives her leading claims.
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2nd (2) (9/4 +59%) You Wear It Well
2.25
9/4(+59%)
(2) You Wear It Well 9/4, Really likeable mare who landed Grade 2 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival last spring. Made all in Wetherby listed event on her return and wasn't disgraced when third of 4 in Fighting Fifth next time, so she can make her presence felt having her first try at 3m. Mostly progressive; jury's out on whether she'll stay this new trip.
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3rd (6) (10/1 -100%) Tweed Skirt
10
10/1(-100%)
(6) Tweed Skirt 10/1, Fairly useful hurdles winner who has shown improved form switched to fences, winning back-to-back handicaps last season before resuming her progress when scoring decisively at Kempton (3m) in December. Needs to find more again reverted to hurdling. Good chance provided her chase form is transferred back to hurdles.
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4th (3) (14/1 +50%) Coquelicot
14
14/1(+50%)
(3) Coquelicot 14/1, Won a pair of handicap hurdles in late-2022 and, after a spell on the Flat, added to her tally when making all in 3m Kempton listed race in November. However, quickly beaten in handicap at Cheltenham the following month and she has something to find at this level. Faces a difficult task at the weights in this grade; new headgear.
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5th (4) (7/2 +53%) Theatre Glory
3.5
7/2(+53%)
(4) Theatre Glory 7/2, Useful mare who recorded a fifth win over hurdles when successful in listed mares event at Warwick last season. Was in the process of running respectably when falling at the last in handicap at Cheltenham last time and she can give another good account upped in trip. Some of her relatives have 3m form; interesting upped in distance.
LTO Selection:
14:35 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class
1) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
WEST BALBOA ran no sort of race in the Long Walk at Ascot just before Christmas but otherwise boasts a near exemplary record under Rules, so looks worth forgiving that below-par display. A line of form through Brewin'upastorm gives the Dan Skelton-trained mare a live chance of coping with the challenge presented by Marie's Rock, who rates a big player despite conceding 2lb to the selection. Coquelicot is the pick of the rest, with her stamina more proven than You Wear It Well at this stage.
Dual Grade 1 winner MARIE'S ROCK was unsuited by the way the race developed when runner-up to Bob Olinger in the Relkeel at Cheltenham last time, so she is taken to bounce back to winning ways returned to mares' company. You Wear It Well wasn't discredited in the Fighting Fifth last time and is feared most upped in trip, ahead of West Balboa.
A career-best performance may well be on the cards for THEATRE GLORY (nap) over this new trip. Marie's Rock is second choice.
(3) Jaytee 7/2, Back-to-back winner over fences at Southwell last summer and got off the mark in this sphere over C&D in December. Backed it up with a good second back here last time so he's in the mix once more. Exploited his hurdle mark over C&D in December; close 2nd in three-runner race last month.
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2nd (2) (14/1 -27%) Son Of The Somme
14
14/1(-27%)
(2) Son Of The Somme 14/1, Won over fences at Sedgefield last January but lightly raced since and arrives well below par back hurdling. Has plenty to prove. Close third at Ayr in November; backward steps at Cheltenham and Catterick since.
13
3rd (13) (14/1 -17%) Mahler Moon
14
14/1(-17%)
(13) Mahler Moon 14/1, In top hands but was well held on his handicap debut at Ludlow in November and had another breathing operation prior to being brought down 8th at Wetherby 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time and not written off. Had wind surgery but was again an outsider when brought down at Wetherby (2m3f) Boxing Day.
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4th (14) (6/1 +50%) Aazza
6
6/1(+50%)
(14) Aazza 6/1, Successful over C&D last January and largely in good form since. Only tenth of 14 in handicap hurdle back here 43 days ago but he's the sort to bounce back. Won easily over C&D last January; went close in April but not so good lately.
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5th (5) (33/1 -83%) Time To Tinker
33
33/1(-83%)
(5) Time To Tinker 33/1, Three-time hurdles winner for Paul Nicholls in 2021. More miss than hit since and pulled up in 2m4f Sandown handicap hurdle setting out for a new stable after 6 months off last time. Others are much preferred. 40-1, pulled up at Sandown in November on debut for new stable; best watched for now.
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6th (6) (14/1 -27%) Aquila Sky
14
14/1(-27%)
(6) Aquila Sky 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler at best but struggled in only 2 starts in 2021/22 (chase debut on first occasion). After 26 months off, shaped as if needing the outing when down the field at Doncaster in December, so this run should reveal more. Soundly beaten six weeks ago after long absence; back up in trip and a tongue-tie returns.
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7th (11) (7/1 +36%) Tim Pat
7
7/1(+36%)
(11) Tim Pat 7/1, Completed a hat-trick in early-2022 but without a win since (has been racing over fences) and he's been struggling for form over both codes. Hard to make a case for. Neck second over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since.
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8th (1) (3/1 +50%) Pyffo
3
3/1(+50%)
(1) Pyffo 3/1, Useful bumper winner but he failed to build on hurdling debut second when fourth of 8 in the mud at Ffos Las (20f) 77 days ago. Up in trip for his handicap debut and well worth another chance under these less testing conditiions. Disappointing (post-race ataxia) on heavy on second hurdle start; unexposed h'cap debutant.
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9th (7) (17/2 +23%) Crossing The Bar
8.5
17/2(+23%)
(7) Crossing The Bar 17/2, Successful twice over hurdles at Plumpton (both at 25f) during second half of last season but yet to match that level this term, only fifth of 8 at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) 32 days ago. On a handy mark but needs to step forward. 3m1f wins at Plumpton last February/April; has not got near that form this autumn/winter.
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10th (12) (20/1 -67%) Tango Boy
20
20/1(-67%)
(12) Tango Boy 20/1, Won two of his 3 starts over fences in 2022/23, but has been let down by his jumping in his 3 outings so far this season. Figures on a reduced mark though if return to hurdling sparks a revival. Blinkers replace the usual cheekpieces. Swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this return to hurdling; down weights.
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11th (10) (18/1 +0%) On To Victory
18
18/1(+0%)
(10) On To Victory 18/1, Winless since 2021 and pulled up on his seasonal return in 2m2f Exeter handicap hurdle in November. Has lots to prove. Fourth at Haydock (2m3f) last March but pulled up in November when next seen.
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|PU| (8) (33/1 -106%) Stony Man
33
33/1(-106%)
(8) Stony Man 33/1, Sole success came in Bangor maiden (16.7f) in May, 2022, and has failed to complete all 3 starts since, albeit out of his depth at Aintree latest. Needs to bounce back after 9 months off. This is only his second run in a handicap and it's over a new trip, so he's unexposed.
LTO Selection:
15:05 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
3m point winner HASHTAG BOUM has been performing with credit in defeat in handicap hurdles of late. This first appearance over an extended 3m under Rules may unlock enough improvement for the Al Namix mare to regain the winning thread, with handicap debutant Pyffo feared most. The Jonjo O'Neill-trained gelding races off a workable mark judged on his runner-up effort at Ludlow in October and this stiffer test of stamina should suit. Jaytee and Paricolor also make some appeal.
Lots with chances. PYFFO couldn't build on his hurdling debut promise when fourth in the mud at Ffos Las but this useful bumper scorer is well worth siding with to bounce back in style now he goes into handicaps under much less testing conditions. Hashtag Boum is feared most on the back of his good recent second here, with in-form duo Paricolor and Jaytee also firmly in the picture.
With so many doubts hanging over this field, it may be best to chance the stamina of HASHTAG BOUM.
(1) Notimeforanother 16/1, Fairly useful AW Flat winner for Keith Dalgleish. Third in 2 novice hurdles for current yard (better effort at Sedgefield latterly) and his Flat ability suggests this opening hurdle mark may not be beyond him. Has a handy opening mark judged on Flat form; interesting.
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2nd (7) (11/1 +45%) Cuban Court
11
11/1(+45%)
(7) Cuban Court 11/1, Bumper winner in spring 2022. Fair form when fourth (Daaris third) in a C&D novice hurdle in December but pulled up either side. Makes handicap debut after wind surgery. Had wind surgery since last run; open to improvement.
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3rd (4) (12/1 -20%) Daaris
12
12/1(-20%)
(4) Daaris 12/1, Fair Flat winner who finished third in novice hurdles over C&D and at Market Rasen in December. Blinkered for the first time in this sphere (won in them on Flat). Looks on a competitive opening mark in this sphere and needs considering. Doesn't look particularly well treated on handicap debut.
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4th (8) (10/3 +70%) Karloss
3.333333
10/3(+70%)
(8) Karloss 10/3, Gambled on and much improved on yard debut (formerly with Ian O'Connor) when landing 12-runner handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (17f, good to soft) in October. Failed to reproduce that at Taunton 2 months later but no surprise were he to get back on the up now, particularly if backed. May have more to offer back on forecast better ground.
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5th (16) (13/2 +54%) Rhodia
6.5
13/2(+54%)
(16) Rhodia 13/2, Runner-up on 2 of his 4 starts in bumpers but not gone on from initial promise over hurdles, albeit his latest fifth of 11 in a 20.5f Market Rasen handicap was his best effort of the season. May improve back at 2m with Gavin Sheehan up for first time.
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6th (11) (25/1 -108%) Percy Willis
25
25/1(-108%)
(11) Percy Willis 25/1, Fair Flat performer but yet to better modest form over hurdles, fading into fifth of 13 back over timber at Musselburgh 23 days ago. Four-time AW scorer; 0-11 on turf (Flat/hurdles).
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7th (2) (28/1 -40%) Dunstall Rambler
28
28/1(-40%)
(2) Dunstall Rambler 28/1, Ended last season with an improved second in 2m Wincanton maiden hurdle but he was always behind on his handicap debut/reappearance at Warwick in November. Off 12 weeks since. Return to forecast better ground looks a plus; still unexposed.
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8th (6) (14/1 +22%) Regally Blonde
14
14/1(+22%)
(6) Regally Blonde 14/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in Ireland for Andrew Oliver. Yet to get near that level over hurdles but her mark reflects that and she was a bit better than the result when sixth of 12 over 19.5f at Hereford last time. Back down in trip. May do better on this second start since wind surgery.
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9th (13) (50/1 -127%) Rafferty
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(13) Rafferty 50/1, Won 2 of first 3 starts over fences for this yard 2 years ago but hasn't shown much since, finishing a well-held sixth in 2m Musselburgh handicap hurdle 23 days ago. A first-time visor needs to have a positive effect. Hurdles form leaves plenty to be desired; new headgear.
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10th (15) (25/1 -25%) Noble Annys
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(15) Noble Annys 25/1, Showed ability in bumpers in Ireland. Barely modest form over hurdles for current yard, never posing a win threat when keeping on from well off the pace for fourth of 13 in handicap at Musselburgh (2m, soft) latest. Inconsistent maiden; not sure to back up latest effort.
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11th (14) (18/1 -350%) Star Turn
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(14) Star Turn 18/1, Looked limited on the Flat but shaped well when runner-up in a juvenile at Ludlow on hurdles debut. Second to a useful prospect at Wetherby (2m, heavy) since (form boosted by the subsequent success of the third) and this 4-y-o is of strong interest now handicapping. Runner-up in both hurdles start; looks open to progress.
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12th (3) (12/1 -118%) Noble Savage
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(3) Noble Savage 12/1, Better than ever when scoring at Taunton (19f) in November. Fairly reliable type who should give his running but a 6 lb rise for that narrow success demands another career best. Not an obvious type to follow up his Taunton win.
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13th (12) (80/1 -471%) Fillyfudge
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(12) Fillyfudge 80/1, A fair winner on the Flast. Just modest form in 3 starts over timber but could fare better in handicaps. Could go well off a suitable mark on handicap hurdle debut.
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14th (17) (50/1 -52%) Rainbow Jet
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(17) Rainbow Jet 50/1, Dual Flat winner but has yet to threaten over hurdles, 32¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Libor Lad in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (2½m, heavy, 11/1) 63 days ago. Back down in trip. Holds weak claims on hurdles form.
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15th (5) (3/1 +25%) Little Pi
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(5) Little Pi 3/1, Improving type who is on a hat-trick after 2m wins at Ludlow and Wincanton (both soft ground). Bold show likely up 7 lb. Has form figures of 411 since handicapping; commands respect.
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|PU| (10) (12/1 +0%) Hugueneau
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(10) Hugueneau 12/1, Point winner who has yet to make a significant impact over hurdles but it is still early days, particularly with this leading stable, and perhaps it's thought he simply failed to stay 2½m at Uttoxeter last time as he's quickly dropped back to 2m. Has cheekpieces added to his tongue tie. First-time cheekpieces are a possible source of improvement.
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|PU| (9) (50/1 +0%) Eric Carmen
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(9) Eric Carmen 50/1, Maiden who ended his time in Ireland with a good second at Tramore in June 2022 but not seen again until pulled up over 19.5f here 19 months later. Plenty to prove after that. Achieved nothing here last month on debut for new yard.
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15:35 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 5)
17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Little Pi warrants respect in his quest to land a hat-trick as a 7lb rise in the ratings for his ready success at Wincanton recently shouldn't prevent another bold bid. However, there is a sneaking suspicion that useful Flat performer PERCY WILLIS can land a race in this sphere now encountering some better ground. The six-year-old shaped better than the beaten distance suggests when fifth at Musselburgh earlier in the month and a 3lb drop in the ratings can only help. Last-time-out winner Noble Savage must enter calculations too.
STAR TURN looks an interesting one for handicaps and can bring to an end the winning run of Little Pi. Daaris and Notimeforanother are possible improvers now handicapping for the first time in this sphere and complete the shortlist.
Off a very workable opening mark judged on his Flat form, NOTIMEFORANOTHER may be the answer. Second choice is Star Turn.
(6) Les's Destiny Star 6/5, €150,000 3-y-o, Blue Bresil gelding. Dam (h79), point winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 2¾m) American Mike out of useful staying chaser American Jennie. Has to be respected for yard with decent record in sphere. 150,000euros 3yo; first foal of a half-sister to American Mike; interesting newcomer.
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2nd (10) (50/1 -400%) Barrons Land
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(10) Barrons Land 50/1, Bought for £12,000 after finishing runner-up 4 times in Irish points (latest May 2023). Betting should guide on Rules debut for a powerful yard. 0-8 in Irish points but has proved consistent and popular (favourite the last six times).
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3rd (13) (16/1 -78%) Stavvy
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(13) Stavvy 16/1, Roaring Lion gelding who shaped better than the result when eighth of 18 on his C&D debut (soft) 18 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Might see things out better on what should be a sounder surface this time. Showed some promise with his midfield finish over C&D 18 days ago; open to improvement.
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4th (9) (4/1 -45%) Western Harmony
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(9) Western Harmony 4/1, Cost £115,000 after winning his second of 2 starts in Irish points in the spring. Makes plenty of appeal for a leading stable with a strong bumper record. Sold for £115,000 after Irish point win; described as a "very nice type" in Stable Tour.
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5th (2) (7/1 -40%) Disco Davis
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(2) Disco Davis 7/1, Doctor Dino gelding who was successful on second of his 2 starts in British points (Nov 5). Joined a leading stable ahead of Rules debut. Likely type. Raced twice in British points, winning latest; has joined major yard for rules career.
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6th (5) (11/2 -57%) Gwash
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11/2(-57%)
(5) Gwash 11/2, Point winner who made a sound start under Rules when length second of 4 in Catterick bumper (good to soft) in November. Should go well. British point winner; second of four at Catterick on the switch to rules; major player.
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7th (12) (33/1 +34%) El Rayo
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(12) El Rayo 33/1, Jack Hobbs gelding. First foal of a dam who was placed in a bumper. Stable has a 1-50 record in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Bred to do well in bumpers; stable is only 1-50 in bumpers in last five seasons.
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8th (7) (40/1 -300%) Telemetry
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40/1(-300%)
(7) Telemetry 40/1, Telescope gelding who ran to a fair level when 12 lengths second of 8 on his soft-ground Wetherby debut in April. Will need to better that form to go one better on return. Outran his 100-1 odds at Wetherby last April; likely player if that form is backed up.
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9th (11) (22/1 -38%) Undone
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(11) Undone 22/1, Yeats mare. Half-sister to modest 2m hurdle winner Unklipped. Dam (h114), bumper/17f-21f hurdle winner, half-sister to smart hurdler (winner up to 3m) United. Has had wind surgery ahead of debut (also tongue tied). Stable no stranger to bumper success so needs a betting check. Out of a bumper/hurdle winner; has had wind surgery; heed the market signals.
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10th (3) (20/1 -167%) Doeshefitthebill
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20/1(-167%)
(3) Doeshefitthebill 20/1, 4/1 and tongue tied, showed promise when fourth of 8 in Hereford bumper (good) on debut in November. May do better for his in-form yard. From a useful family; duly showed promise at Hereford two months ago; possibilities.
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11th (1) (40/1 -21%) Bigforyourboots
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(1) Bigforyourboots 40/1, €16,000 Mount Nelson gelding. Dam unraced sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 33f) Howdydoody. Best watched on debut unless the betting hints otherwise. 16,000euros 3yo; stable, also represented by The Grafter, is 0-10 in bumpers.
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12th (4) (200/1 -300%) Grand Geste
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(4) Grand Geste 200/1, 66/1, seventh of 9 in bumper at Warwick (2m, good) on debut 83 days ago. Others make more appeal. Made no impact at Warwick in October.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Gwash arguably sets the standard having finished runner-up on his bumper debut at Catterick in November and the five-year-old should put that experience to good use. However, there are some intriguing point recruits on show, with WESTERN HARMONY topping the bill. Nicky Henderson's winning pointer didn't look short of speed between the flags last year and he edges the vote over Disco Davis, who boasts a similar profile.
GWASH is the percentage call on the back of his bumper debut second at Catterick but a strong market move for Rules newcomers Western Harmony, Disco Davis and/or Les's Destiny Star would put a slightly different slant on things.
The suggestion is STAVVY, who should improve on his C&D debut effort. Gwash is second choice.
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