Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Saturday 27th January 2024
There were 45 Races on Saturday 27th January 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 8 races at Doncaster, 8 races at Kempton, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 27th January 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(10) Gabriel's Getaway 12/1, Much improved for the switch to chasing, landing first 3 starts with an emphatic success in Exeter handicap (19.2f) in April. Winning run ended at Bangor a month later but possible he'll strip fitter for his reappearance run at Ludlow 38 days ago. Out of the weights today but is 3-5 over fences and still has significant potential.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 -13%) Calico
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(3) Calico 9/2, Won twice over fences last season and was in the process of showing improved form when falling at the last in Aintree Grade 1 final start. Sound second on return at Cheltenham and probably overdid positive tactics when fourth back there 6 weeks ago. Still very much of interest from this mark. C&D winner last season; not at best on latest outing but still enters calculations.
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3rd (2) (20/1 -233%) Malystic
20
20/1(-233%)
(2) Malystic 20/1, Won this race 12 months ago and capped a fine 2022/23 season with this third win of the campaign at Ayr (16.5f) in April. Low-key efforts in handicaps at Kelso/Ascot upon returning to action but best to overlook his latest run at Kempton over Christmas having been forced to pull up. Three wins last season (including this race) but has not fired yet this term.
7
4th (7) (4/1 +64%) Nells Son
4
4/1(+64%)
(7) Nells Son 4/1, Jumped soundly when registering smooth success on return to chasing at Carlisle (2m) in October. Some way below that form when third in 4-runner handicap at Wetherby (15.2f) a month later but no surprise to see him bounce back returning from 2 months off. Claims if judged on Carlisle win in October but was disappointing favourite last time.
8
5th (8) (4/1 -60%) Traprain Law
4
4/1(-60%)
(8) Traprain Law 4/1, Steadily progressive over hurdles and having shaped promisingly when third on chase debut at Ayr in November, he built on that when recording an easy victory at Kelso (17f) 4 weeks ago. 10 lb higher mark to deal with up in class but unlikely he's done improving yet. Player. Progressive 6yo; moves up in grade after comfortable win at Kelso last month; respected.
1
6th (1) (3/1 +40%) Funambule Sivola
3
3/1(+40%)
(1) Funambule Sivola 3/1, Landed this race 2 years ago before excellent second in Champion Chase. Not at the same level last season, his standout effort when landing the Game Spirit at Newbury in February but shaped better with each start from an easing mark this campaign. May scale his resurgence further. Won this in 2022; on the downgrade now but ran fairly well at Cheltenham last month.
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7th (6) (10/1 +17%) Xcitations
10
10/1(+17%)
(6) Xcitations 10/1, C&D winner. Returned to best on back of reappearance run when landing 6-runner Sandown handicap in November. In process of running well when unseating 2 out at Wetherby (15.2f) a couple of weeks ago but this mark demands a little more in any case. Doesn't have much margin for error off current mark but is a dual a C&D winner.
9
8th (9) (22/1 -57%) Gold Des Bois
22
22/1(-57%)
(9) Gold Des Bois 22/1, Back-to-back winner of small-field handicap chases in autumn 2022 and kept on well for third in this race 12 months ago. Posted pair of respectable efforts upon returning this term but recent exploits not so inspiring. Placed at 40-1 in this race last year but ended 2023 with two disappointing runs.
4
9th (4) (12/1 -50%) War Lord
12
12/1(-50%)
(4) War Lord 12/1, Useful chaser who made an encouraging return after a patchy 2022/23 campaign when third in Haldon Gold Cup at Exeter. Well below best faced with heavy ground last twice, so return to sounder surface/first-time cheekpieces may help now. Good third on seasonal debut; cheekpieces added after two lesser efforts.
5
10th (5) (150/1 -436%) Flic Ou Voyou
150
150/1(-436%)
(5) Flic Ou Voyou 150/1, Enhanced his fine record at Wincanton with another victory in handicap 11 months ago. Folded tamely next time, however, and well held at Kempton on return in October. Has since left Paul Nicholls. Left Paul Nicholls after lacklustre seasonal debut in October; makes stable debut today.
LTO Selection:
11:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 2)
16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The return to a flatter track appears to bode well for the chances of CALICO. The eight-year-old acquitted himself well throughout last season, especially when giving Jonbon a fright in the Kingmaker at Warwick, and went close on his return at Cheltenham in November. The switch to the New Course the following month probably didn't suit him as much and he is more than capable of getting his head back in front. Funambule Sivola has dropped to a very tempting mark and Ned Fox's 5lb claim is another positive, while Traprain Law and War Lord appeal most of the remainder.
A winner over C&D last spring, CALICO has returned in good form, runner-up at Cheltenham prior to possibly overdoing positive tactics back there 6 weeks ago. Remaining of interest from this sort of mark, this less demanding test should play to the strengths of Dan Skelton's charge and he rates a big player. Impressive Kelso winner Traprain Law rates a big danger with further progress anticipated. Nells Son and last year's winner Malystic are others worth a look.
He's 7lb wrong but GABRIEL'S GETAWAY made rapid progress towards the end of last season and could still have significant potential.
(1) Wodhooh 1/2, Fair on the Flat and she has taken extremely well to hurdling, making it 4 from 4 at Newbury 57 days ago. Had the measure of Max of Stars there and fancied to maintain her unbeaten record. 0-4 for Sir Michael Stoute but she's gone 4-4 over hurdles; sets the standard here.
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2nd (2) (4/1 +33%) Max Of Stars
4
4/1(+33%)
(2) Max Of Stars 4/1, Took very well to hurdling in the first half of the season, winning 4 times. Fine second in a fillies' listed juvenile at Newbury on penultimate outing and seemed to find the ground too testing at Aintree 49 days ago. Could get back on track. Conceding 3lb to Wodhooh when giving that filly something to think about at Newbury.
6
3rd (6) (9/1 -50%) Green Sky
9
9/1(-50%)
(6) Green Sky 9/1, Fairly useful Flat winner who hasn't matched that form as yet over hurdles but wasn't seen to best effect when third in a juvenile at Fairyhouse 42 days ago. More to come. 1m1f winner; third on heavy at Fairyhouse and these conditions should suit her better.
5
4th (5) (11/1 +31%) Ezmerellda
11
11/1(+31%)
(5) Ezmerellda 11/1, Fair maiden on the Flat and left hurdling debut behind when scoring with plenty in hand over C&D last time. This is much tougher but she's likely to take another step forward. C&D winner but with roughly 20l to find with Wodhooh on their clash at Newbury.
7
5th (7) (20/1 -100%) Love Tree
20
20/1(-100%)
(7) Love Tree 20/1, Ready winner over C&D on hurdling debut, then shaped as if amiss here 22 days ago. Remains with potential, so not one to completely write off. Poor last time when odds-on; even on her piece of winning form she has something to find.
3
6th (3) (200/1 -203%) Adare Beauty
200
200/1(-203%)
(3) Adare Beauty 200/1, Hasn't shown a great deal so far and looks set for another struggle. Very minor Flat form; finished tailed off behind Wodhooh at Punchestown in October.
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7th (8) (22/1 +21%) Majestic Jameela
22
22/1(+21%)
(8) Majestic Jameela 22/1, Modest form on Flat and off the mark at the fifth attempt over hurdles when landing the odds at Leicester in November. Not discredited since but she's out of her depth in this. Looking exposed now; she's another with plenty to find with Wodhooh.
9
8th (9) (66/1 -136%) Ragosina
66
66/1(-136%)
(9) Ragosina 66/1, Made a promising start in this sphere when second of nine in Musselburgh juvenile but failed to back it up in hotter contest at Newbury. Only fifth on the Flat last time and she's up against it here. Comfortably held by Wodhooh on their Newbury clash; since well beaten on the AW.
10
9th (10) (80/1 -186%) Ruler Of The River
80
80/1(-186%)
(10) Ruler Of The River 80/1, Just a modest maiden on the Flat in Ireland for Jack Davison and bettered previous hurdling efforts when second in a juvenile ove C&D last time. Faces a stiff task in this contest, though. In two of her hurdles she's been beaten 14l by Majestic Jameela and 8l by Ezmerellda.
4
10th (4) (250/1 -279%) Brora Breeze
250
250/1(-279%)
(4) Brora Breeze 250/1, Fair 1¼m winner on Flat for Andrew Balding but down the field on hurdling debut and failed to beat a rival on the Flat at Newcastle recently. Others preferred. Behind some of these on hurdling debut and ran poorly on the AW just ten days ago.
LTO Selection:
12:20 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class
1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
WODHOOH sets a clear standard having maintained her unbeaten record over hurdles at Newbury last month at the expense of Max Of Stars (second) and several others who reoppose. This appears to be another fine opportunity for Gordon Elliott's filly to add further black-type to her CV. Max Of Stars can be forgiven her subsequent effort at Aintree which came on very testing ground, while Ezmerellda and Green Sky are others worth considering for the minor honours.
WODHOOH has been most impressive so far over hurdles and she's firmly expected to make it 5 from 5 in this sphere, possibly at the expense of old rival Max of Stars. Ezmerellda also needs considering on the back of an impressive success here.
Wodhooh should confirm previous placings with a number of these but GREEN SKY appeals as a likely improver under these conditions.
(9) Geromino 13/2, Seen to maximum effect under this pilot when making all in 11-runner handicap hurdle (14/1) at this course (16.6f, good to soft) 42 days ago, holding on gamely. Just 2 lb higher now and warrants respect. Held on gamely for 2m course win last month but others in this field appeal more.
12
2nd (12) (10/1 -54%) Rich Spirit
10
10/1(-54%)
(12) Rich Spirit 10/1, Modest form in 2 bumpers but better signs over hurdles, capitalising on drop in grade at Catterick (19.3f) last month. Opening mark demands more on handicap debut. Readily won Catterick novice by 10l last month; can progress again in handicaps.
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3rd (7) (9/2 +50%) Luttrell Lad
4.5
9/2(+50%)
(7) Luttrell Lad 9/2, Returned to winning ways at Cartmel (17.2f) in July and acquitted himself well off higher marks since, latest when second of 5 (got racing with rival too far out) in handicap hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) 42 days ago. Big player. Ended last year with two good runs and promising claimer takes off 7lb here.
11
4th (11) (7/1 -8%) Alien Storm
7
7/1(-8%)
(11) Alien Storm 7/1, Won Plumpton novice (15.9f) last term and run with credit in a couple of handicaps this season, latest when sixth of 18 at Cheltenham (16.4f, good) in October. Worth a crack at this longer trip. Began season with two good efforts and could have more to offer over this new trip.
2
5th (2) (9/2 +55%) Punctuation
4.5
9/2(+55%)
(2) Punctuation 9/2, Most progressive since joining this yard and equipped with a tongue tie, rounding off last season with success at Aintree in April. Made a winning return on the Flat at York, before shaping better than bare result in Greatwood at Cheltenham. Not out of things. Safely held in major Cheltenham handicap in November but might feature here.
10
6th (10) (66/1 -230%) In From The Cold
66
66/1(-230%)
(10) In From The Cold 66/1, Fairly useful Flat/hurdles winner for Gordon Elliott who took a step back in right direction when fourth of 6 in Kempton handicap hurdle (16f, good to soft) 14 days ago. This is tougher, though. Very respectable fourth of six on recent stable debut; now needs to build on that effort.
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7th (4) (5/1 +38%) Sans Bruit
5
5/1(+38%)
(4) Sans Bruit 5/1, Useful hurdler in France, winning twice last spring. Finished down the field but not discredited in Grade 2 chase at Auteuil when last seen in June. Interesting, sent handicapping over hurdles on first run for yard after leaving David Cottin. Has had wind surgery. 5-10 over hurdles in France; makes British debut for top stable; interesting recruit.
1
8th (1) (13/2 +28%) No Ordinary Joe
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(1) No Ordinary Joe 13/2, Very useful hurdler, including runner-up in Martin Pipe at last season's Cheltenham Festival. Made a disappointing start to his chase career at Newbury last month but warrants respect back over the smaller obstacles. Flopped on seasonal/chasing debut but is a very useful hurdler when on song; can't ignore.
3
9th (3) (50/1 -79%) The Big Bite
50
50/1(-79%)
(3) The Big Bite 50/1, Useful sort on his day over fences and back to that level in first-time headgear when narrow winner of Greatwood Gold Cup at Newbury in March. Offered little in either start this term, though, and is best watched back over hurdles. Pulled up in last two chases and tricky to predict in first hurdle race since 2019.
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10th (8) (17/2 -31%) Call Of The Wild
8.5
17/2(-31%)
(8) Call Of The Wild 17/2, Won sole bumper start and 2 from 4 in novice hurdles during 2021/22. Didn't go on from his encouraging third at Ascot last season (didn't take to chasing), but he got back on track when runner-up in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f) in November. Shortlisted. Made very encouraging seasonal debut in November and remains on a workable mark.
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11th (6) (28/1 -155%) Wolf Prince
28
28/1(-155%)
(6) Wolf Prince 28/1, Acquitted himself well in a couple of outings for Fergal O'Brien in 2022 but not seen for 17 months and market should prove best guide to expectations on return. In good form when last seen in summer 2022 but has fitness to prove today.
14
|PU| (14) (25/1 -213%) Hunting Brook
25
25/1(-213%)
(14) Hunting Brook 25/1, Irish raider who has found improvement since sent handicapping for new yard this term, winning at Down Royal (24.1f) and Punchestown (20.8f). Far from disgraced when seventh of 20 at Fairyhouse (19.8f, soft, 4/1) latest and is worth a second look in the market. 1 lb out of the weights. Started out for stable with two low-grade, big-field wins; further progress is possible.
5
|PU| (5) (66/1 -230%) Lunar Power
66
66/1(-230%)
(5) Lunar Power 66/1, Won a handicap hurdle for Noel Meade last May but nowhere near that level in 2 starts for new yard this season. Soundly beaten on first two starts for Donald McCain; headgear switched today.
LTO Selection:
12:55 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 2)
19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Rich Spirit has to be respected on his handicap bow following a win at Catterick just before Christmas, while Hunting Brook, Geromino and Call Of The Wild are others capable of a decent showing. The verdict is for PUNCTUATION, though, who is 5-12 over timber and clearly a lot better than his Cheltenham showing in November. He has been given time to get over those exertions and is expected to go well.
LUTTRELL LAD shaped like the best horse at the weights at Hereford last time and is able to race off the same mark here. He can resume winning ways. Call of The Wild and No Ordinary Joe head the list of dangers.
After a game effort in defeat at Hereford last month, LUTTRELL LAD (nap) can go one better under promising 7lb claimer Cameron Iles.
(2) Jeriko Du Reponet 4/6, Won his only start in points and he has looked a most exciting hurdling prospect when easily landing a pair of 2m Newbury novice hurdles this winter. Has plenty more to offer and can maintain his unbeaten record upped in grade. Two easy wins at Newbury and he's one of the favourites for the Supreme in March.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 +25%) Lump Sum
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(3) Lump Sum 9/2, Bumper winner who made it 2-2 over hurdles when seeing off 14 rivals at Wincanton (2m, heavy) 46 days ago, again impressing with how he travelled. Open to further improvement and shouldn't be underestimated. He's won both hurdles despite some novicey jumping so clearly possesses an engine.
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3rd (1) (6/1 -20%) Fiercely Proud
6
6/1(-20%)
(1) Fiercely Proud 6/1, Dual bumper winner who again looked a useful prospect when making it 2 from 2 over hurdles at Taunton (16.5f, good to soft) last month. Remains capable of better and much respected. Workmanlike in making it 2-2 over hurdles at Taunton; holds the Supreme entry.
4
4th (4) (14/1 -40%) The Kalooki Kid
14
14/1(-40%)
(4) The Kalooki Kid 14/1, Took a big step forward when getting off the mark in Musselburgh novice (19.8f) in November before following up in comprehensive fashion under a penalty at Newcastle (16.9f). Needs to improve again in this tougher company but that's possible. Untroubled to win his last two and has the look of a highly progressive novice.
5
5th (5) (11/1 -10%) El Elefante
11
11/1(-10%)
(5) El Elefante 11/1, Made all both bumper outings and could hardly have been more impressive switched to hurdling when thrashing 3 previous winners at Perth (20.2f). Has backed up that effort in better company since, fourth in Listed hurdle at Haydock (18.9f, heavy) 35 days ago. No forlorn hope. Has run to a good level even in her defeats; talented mare with more to offer.
LTO Selection:
13:30 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle
(Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
JERIKO DU REPONET appeared to have plenty in hand when maintaining his unbeaten record at Newbury last month and the five-year-old is hard to oppose on the back of that performance. That said, Fiercely Proud has also won both of his starts over hurdles and Ben Pauling's gelding should not be underestimated. Cases can be made for all of the remainder but Lump Sum is just the pick of them.
Nicky Henderson took this Grade 2 with his high-class hurdler/chaser Jonbon when it was last run in 2022 and his much-vaunted JERIKO DU REPONET is hard to oppose on the back of two impressive Newbury novice successes. Lump Sum also has much better days ahead of him and looks the one to chase home the favourite ahead of The Kalooki Kid and Fiercely Proud.
With JERIKO DU REPONET challenging for favouritism in the Supreme it would be bitterly disappointing should he fail this test.
(2) Ashroe Diamond 7/4, Produced a mighty performance when winning the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20.4f, good to soft, 2/1) by 5 lengths in April. Ran as well as could have been expected when third in Hatton's Grace there on return and obvious claims back against her own sex. 3-6 over hurdles, including Grade 1 novice win last April; must be considered here.
3
2nd (3) (9/2 -13%) Under Control
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(3) Under Control 9/2, Only defeat in 5 starts over hurdles last season came when well held in Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival, bouncing back from that disappointing run to win handicaps at Cheltenham and Sandown in April. Shaped as if amiss at Newbury on return but better than that and yard has good record in this. Won two valuable handicaps last spring; clearly not herself on reappearance outing.
1
3rd (1) (10/11 +55%) Gala Marceau
0.909091
10/11(+55%)
(1) Gala Marceau 10/11, Edged out Lossiemouth in Grade 1 company at the Dublin Racing Festival before runner-up to that rival in Triumph at Cheltenham. Ran her best race to win for the second time at the top level in her age group at Auteuil when last seen in May and good chance she can defy penalty here. Top-class juvenile hurdler last season; back from a break today; leading contender.
5
4th (5) (22/1 -83%) Say Goodbye
22
22/1(-83%)
(5) Say Goodbye 22/1, Useful hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott but stiff task starting out for new yard. Won in US for Gordon Elliott in the autumn; makes stable debut here; others stronger.
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5th (6) (40/1 -60%) Stainsby Girl
40
40/1(-60%)
(6) Stainsby Girl 40/1, Excellent start for this yard last season, winning 3 times. Progressed again with a reappearance run behind her when second of 10 in 19f Haydock handicap. Too free at Cheltenham since and work to do here. Free-going front-runner; can be hard to catch when on song but ran poorly last month.
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6th (4) (300/1 -20%) Riccirella
300
300/1(-20%)
(4) Riccirella 300/1, Poor mare who is totally out of her depth, Ran well in low-grade C&D handicap in November but faces very tall order today.
LTO Selection:
14:05 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class
1) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
GALA MARCEAU only found Lossiemouth too good in the Triumph Hurdle last March and was last seen winning a Grade 1 in France a couple of months later. The lack of a recent run is a slight concern, but the daughter of Galiway could still prove to be too good for stablemate Ashroe Diamond. The latter struggled in the Hatton's Grace on her most recent outing but she was a winner at the highest level against her own sex at Fairyhouse last season. Under Control needs to improve to beat the aforementioned pair but she is next best.
Wille Mullins has won this twice in the last 10 years with Annie Power and Vroum Vroum Mag and has an excellent chance of adding to that with either GALA MARCEAU or Ashroe Diamond, with the former shading the vote on the back of her 7-length win in a Grade 1 at Auteuil in May.
Preference is for GALA MARCEAU, who quickly established herself as one of last season's very best juvenile hurdlers.
(7) Kerryhill 7/1, Fetched £115,000 after winning the second of his 2 starts in Irish points and, strong in the betting, made a successful hurdles debut in 5-runner novice at Kelso (22.7f) in November. Shaped as well as any when fourth in 3m Cheltenham Grade 2 subsequently and open to further progress. Improving but he's held by Destroytheevidence on their recent Cheltenham encounter.
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2nd (10) (15/8 +37%) Welcom To Cartries
1.875
15/8(+37%)
(10) Welcom To Cartries 15/8, Easy winner of sole start in Irish points (Dec 2022) and, on the back of a breathing operation, shaped with plenty of encouragement when second in a maiden hurdle at Ascot in November. Confirmed that promise when going one better back there (21.6f) last month and remains open to improvement. Going away at the finish over Ascot's 2m5f and looks a strong stayer in the making.
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3rd (9) (18/1 -80%) The Newest One
18
18/1(-80%)
(9) The Newest One 18/1, Fairly useful hurdler who didn't need to improve to land a a novice at Chepstow with loads in hand in December. Turned in a rather lacklustre display back in handicap company at Cheltenham last time, however. Chase/hurdle winner with a modest strike-rate; not the obvious profile for this race.
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4th (3) (10/3 +0%) Destroytheevidence
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(3) Destroytheevidence 10/3, Has hinted at temperament but made it 3 wins from 5 starts over hurdles in 5-runner handicap at Kempton (24.5f, soft) in November, eased run-in and value for around double the winning margin. Ran creditably up in grade when second at Cheltenham (3m) last time but did need stoking up early. Latest 2nd came in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m) and he seems to stay well.
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5th (8) (9/1 +0%) Range
9
9/1(+0%)
(8) Range 9/1, Fair form in bumpers last season and confirmed his hurdling debut promise when winning 13-runner maiden at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 49 days ago. That effort is supported by the timefigure and he appeals as the sort to go on improving up in trip/grade. It was an ordinary race he won at Chepstow but he should improve some more.
4
6th (4) (18/1 -100%) Dripsey Moon
18
18/1(-100%)
(4) Dripsey Moon 18/1, Dual point winner who looked potentially useful when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth in August. Shaped well in defeat under a penalty at Kelso and wasn't disgraced upped in grade at Limerick last month. Struggled in an Irish Grade 2 last time on testing ground; bit to find on his peak efforts.
1
7th (1) (25/1 -56%) Big Fish
25
25/1(-56%)
(1) Big Fish 25/1, Promise in bumpers and returned from a lengthy absence with a professional performance to make a winning hurdling debut at Exeter (18.5) in October. Proved a little disappointing under a penalty at Warwick the following month and this isn't any easier. Likely that he never gave his running last time having looked potentially smart at Exeter.
6
8th (6) (13/2 +28%) I Love My Baie
6.5
13/2(+28%)
(6) I Love My Baie 13/2, Likeable type who resumed winning ways back up in trip 4-runner novice hurdle at Ayr (20.4f, soft, 11/4) 38 days ago. Will stay 3m and likely to go well. 2-4 over hurdles; trying a new trip this time and there are stayers in the family.
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|PU| (5) (14/1 -56%) Esprit Du Potier
14
14/1(-56%)
(5) Esprit Du Potier 14/1, Dual bumper winner who produced a dominant display when opening his hurdle account at the third attempt in a 7-runner maiden at Ayr (20.4f) 25 days ago. This is harder but he could have more to offer now upped to 3m. Improved for 2m4f when making all at Ayr and might well improve again for going this far.
2
|PU| (2) (100/1 -400%) Chosen Templar
100
100/1(-400%)
(2) Chosen Templar 100/1, Bumper winner for P. O'Rourke who made a successful hurdling/stable debut in 6-runner novice hurdle (11/4) at Musselburgh (23.8f, soft) 22 days ago, driven out. This demands an awful lot more but he's open to improvement nonetheless. Wasn't impressive at Musselburgh and likely to be exposed at this loftier level.
LTO Selection:
14:40 Doncaster Novices Hurdle (Class 1)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Destroytheevidence arguably sets the standard based on his second in a similar event at Cheltenham last month. That said, marginal preference is for WELCOM TO CARTRIES, who confirmed the promise of his second on Rules debut at Ascot with an impressive win at the same venue a month ago. The step up in trip should suit Paul Nicholls' gelding and he looks to have a very bright future. Others to consider are Kerryhill and Range.
Another competitive renewal of this Grade 2. I LOVE MY BAIE added to a positive profile when resuming winning ways in a small-field event at Ayr last month and, with this step up to 3m promising to suit, he earns the vote. There are plenty of dangers however, with the promising Welcom To Cartries and Kerryhill topping the list.
Welcom To Cartries is feared but DESTROYTHEEVIDENCE deserves the vote on the strength of his second over this far at Cheltenham.
(8) Annual Invictus 16/1, Very capable chaser/hurdler on his day and latest success in a Newbury handicap hurdle last February was gained off a 2 lb higher mark. However, he's not the most reliable on the whole and looks vulnerable back in this sphere. Reappearance over hurdles could have teed him up for this, but career best required.
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2nd (12) (11/1 -38%) Forward Plan
11
11/1(-38%)
(12) Forward Plan 11/1, Took well to fences last season, winning twice around 3m at Southwell. Better than the bare result on return at Wincanton and subsequently produced a career-best when proving 1½ lengths too strong for Mister Coffey over C&D. 4 lb rise fair enough and he's high on the shortlist. Came from off the pace to deny Mister Coffey over C&D latest; 4lb rise very fair.
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3rd (16) (50/1 +24%) Charlie Uberalles
50
50/1(+24%)
(16) Charlie Uberalles 50/1, Dual 3m chase winner in 2022 but hasn't shown much in 2 starts since returning from an absence of almost 14 months in November. Lightly raced chaser who could outrun his odds but others appeal more for win purposes.
2
4th (2) (12/1 +14%) Sail Away
12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Sail Away 12/1, Made it to the racecourse just twice last season, latterly running his rivals ragged in an 8-runner Ayr handicap (3m, good). Beaten fair and square in handicaps won by Kandoo Kid at Newbury and Forward Plan over this C&D last month, though, and he's likely to find a few too strong once again. Below par this season but returning to good ground looks a major positive.
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5th (9) (12/1 +14%) Erne River
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(9) Erne River 12/1, Returned to form when landing a 6-runner handicap chase in first-time cheekpieces over C&D last month, enhancing his good record here in the process. Remains on a good mark back up 3 lb and he could be a factor, provided the headgear works equally well second time round. In new cheekpieces when an idling winner over C&D a month ago; not sure to repeat.
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6th (4) (10/1 +0%) Mister Coffey
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(4) Mister Coffey 10/1, Talented but rather frustrating type who remains a maiden following 11 starts in this sphere. However, the majority of his efforts over fences have been solid, not least when 1½ lengths second to Forward Plan over C&D last time, and should be in the mix if responding well to first-time cheekpieces. Somehow remains a maiden over fences (0-11) after any number of notable efforts.
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7th (7) (14/1 +44%) Latitude
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(7) Latitude 14/1, Progressed last season, winning twice during the spring, and stepped up on low-key reappearance effort when going close at Ludlow in December. Respectable third at Kempton (3m, good to soft) since and worth a second look returned to a left-handed track. Competitive mark but the depth of today's race demands a career best from him.
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8th (3) (18/1 +18%) Whistleinthedark
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(3) Whistleinthedark 18/1, Ended last season unbeaten over fences, easily winning 2½m Perth handicap on final start of that campaign. Struggled on return at Cheltenham, though, and while his subsequent fourth of 11 in the C&D handicap won by Forward Plan was more like it, he essentially looks vulnerable. 4-6 over fences; has each-way claims on the strength of his fourth here in December.
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9th (1) (33/1 -18%) Richmond Lake
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(1) Richmond Lake 33/1, Quickly got his act together over fences last season and progressed again to complete a four-timer in 9-runner handicap chase at Aintree in December. However, well held in a valuable race at Cheltenham on New Year's Day and, though eased 2 lb since, he remains on a stiff-looking mark. High in the weights, unproven over this far and he probably wants softer ground.
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10th (10) (10/1 -11%) Surrey Quest
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(10) Surrey Quest 10/1, Dual hurdles winner for Nicky Henderson and improved when opening chase account on return/debut for new yard at Huntingdon in October. Followed up on the back of a wind op at Newbury (3¼m, soft) and very much one to consider, for all that a 7 lb rise for his latest success asks a question. Front two were clear at Newbury and could prove himself worthy of this 7lb higher mark..
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11th (18) (11/1 -10%) Cap Du Nord
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(18) Cap Du Nord 11/1, Grand servant to connections but out of sorts in recent months and yard saddles a more appealing candidate in Strictlyadancer. Placed in the last three renewals of this race and could leave recent efforts behind him.
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12th (17) (9/1 +44%) Twoshotsoftequila
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(17) Twoshotsoftequila 9/1, Strong-travelling sort got off the mark over fences in 6-runner C&D handicap (good) last March. Knocking on the door this season, runner-up first 2 starts prior to finishing a creditable third to Forward Plan back here last time. Place possibilities. Goes well over C&D so should give his running and could quite easily be involved.
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13th (15) (17/2 -21%) Sweet Will
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(15) Sweet Will 17/2, Multiple hurdles winner last season, including at this course, and positive start for this yard when second in 9-runner handicap chase at Fairyhouse. Hampered by a faller at the final fence at Leopardstown next time and he's one to consider. Respectable 2m5f runs in Ireland the last twice; course winner over 3m as a hurdler.
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|PU| (6) (13/2 +7%) Famous Bridge
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(6) Famous Bridge 13/2, Likeable and progressive stayer who again found plenty for pressure when emerging on top in the Tommy Whittle at Haydock (25.6f, heavy). Couldn't grumble with a 4 lb rise and he appears to be versatile ground-wise, so he has plenty going for him. Improving staying chaser whose heart is in the right place; should have more to offer.
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|PU| (5) (13/2 +35%) Kandoo Kid
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(5) Kandoo Kid 13/2, Bumper/hurdles winner in 2021 who made it third time lucky over fences at Newbury (19.8f, good to soft) in December. Runner-up in a Grade 2 novice at the same course next time and while his mark has suffered as a result (raised 5 lb), this step up in trip is an interesting move. Not out of the first two in any of his four chases, the latest a Grade 2 at Ascot.
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|PU| (11) (28/1 -75%) Cooper's Cross
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28/1(-75%)
(11) Cooper's Cross 28/1, Winner of this race off 3 lb lower mark last term and ended that campaign with an excellent second in the Scottish National at Ayr. However, he hasn't shown much in 3 starts so far this season. Out of form but tries new headgear and won this last season in first-time cheekpieces.
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|PU| (14) (28/1 -12%) Strictlyadancer
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(14) Strictlyadancer 28/1, Won 3 on the bounce over fences during 2021/22 campaign and, having missed the whole of last season, he has shown that plenty of ability remains since returning to action in October. Latest Kempton second was a solid effort and couldn't rule out with the drying ground in his favour. Second at Kempton latest; looks to be coming to the boil and could go well at a price.
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|PU| (13) (33/1 -106%) Hascoeur Clermont
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33/1(-106%)
(13) Hascoeur Clermont 33/1, Off the mark over fences at Galway in October and improved again when adding to his tally in a big-field Cheltenham handicap (25f, soft) the following month. Struggled off a mark 2 lb lower than this at Ascot last time, though. Hood refitted. Dropped away up the straight in Ascot's hat-trick bid; he's better than that.
LTO Selection:
15:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 1)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A tentative vote goes to FAMOUS BRIDGE, who only ever seems to do just enough in his races and a mark of 139 could still underestimate him. Nicky Richards' charge has won four of his last five starts and he gets the vote ahead of last year's runner-up Cap Du Nord, who arrives off 4lb lower, as well as Sweet Will for the shrewd Emmet Mullins team. Forward Plan had Mister Coffey (second) and Twoshotsoftequila (third) behind when scoring over C&D last month and each are entitled to figure again, along with Strictlyadancer and Surrey Quest.
While several of these have appealing claims, FAMOUS BRIDGE is clearly going from strength-to-strength and he is taken to take another step up the ladder by bagging this prize. Nicky Richards' charge may have most to fear from Forward Plan, who had a handful of these rivals behind when scoring over C&D last time and he remains on a feasible mark. The hat-trick seeking Surrey Quest and Irish-raider Sweet Will both enter calculations, while Erne River is also worthy of consideration.
A whole host have chances but the novice KANDOO KID brings plenty of potential over this longer trip. Mister Coffey is next best.
(7) Egbert 7/1, Form over hurdles tailed off last last season but he made a successful switch to chasing, albeit in rather laboured fashion, at Kempton in November. Again went in snatches when pulled up in handicap chase at this C&D (good to soft) 43 days ago. Visor now reached for. Won under determined ride on chase debut but never warmed to the task last time; visor on.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +0%) Snipe
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5/1(+0%)
(6) Snipe 5/1, Created good impression when cruising clear in a 5-runner handicap at Southwell on chase debut and added to a solid start over fences when winning 6-runner event at Aintree (25f, heavy, 18/5) 32 days ago. Strong-travelling sort merits consideration from 6 lb higher mark. Made smooth headway before asserting at Aintree on Boxing Day and is now 2-4 over fences.
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3rd (2) (11/4 +45%) Young Buster
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11/4(+45%)
(2) Young Buster 11/4, Won one of 4 starts over hurdles and has taken very well to chasing, maintaining his unbeaten record over fences in a 5-runner handicap chase at Kelso (22.3f, heavy) 29 days ago. Up another 7 lb but can go well again with cheekpieces applied for 1st time. 3-3 over fences and may have more improvement to come if aided by new cheekpieces.
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4th (5) (4/1 +27%) Donny Boy
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4/1(+27%)
(5) Donny Boy 4/1, Improved from a tentative performance on chase debut when arguably shaping best in a 7-runner handicap at Newcastle (23.4f, good to soft) 35 days ago, only just failing after a delayed challenge. Respected from 3 lb higher mark. Ran big race and lost out only narrowly at Newcastle last month; major player here.
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5th (8) (10/1 -82%) Galon De Vauzelle
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10/1(-82%)
(8) Galon De Vauzelle 10/1, Produced a career best in a change of headgear when 12-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.3f, soft, 10/1) 29 days ago. Bit more needed here to compete from slightly out of the weights in this grade. Belatedly off the mark over fences in new headgear last month; a possible.
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6th (4) (4/1 +60%) Wiseguy
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4/1(+60%)
(4) Wiseguy 4/1, Lightly-raced winning 3m hurdler who went in at the first time of asking over fences in 9-runner handicap chase at Exeter (24.2f, soft) in November. Let down by jumping at Cheltenham last time but remains one to view positively in this sphere. Didn't jump well enough last time but can still progress from his winning chase debut.
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7th (3) (10/1 -43%) Stellar Magic
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10/1(-43%)
(3) Stellar Magic 10/1, Fairly useful hurdler who won his only outing in points and came good at the third attempt over fences when scoring at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Drop back in trip a slight concern, though. Change of headgear. Returned to form in first-time blinkers last month; tried in a visor here.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3)
24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
YOUNG BUSTER has made a perfect start to his chasing career and he always looked in control when landing the hat-trick at Kelso last month. A further 7lb rise looks manageable with the step up in trip expected to bring about further improvement. Irish raider Galon De Vauzelle and comfortable Aintree scorer Snipe may give the selection most to think about. A former Grade 1 winner over hurdles, Monmiral has yet to ignite in this sphere but cannot be ruled out either.
MONMIRAL maybe hasn't quite achieved as much over fences as might have been expected but this represents a significant drop in grade for Paul Nicholls' charge and he's fancied to successfully concede weight all round. Young Buster is 3-3 over fences and should pose a significant threat again, whilst Snipe has also taken well to chasing and is another player to attempt to follow up last month's Aintree success.
Top of the list is DONNY BOY, who ran a big race in defeat on good ground last month and would be an appropriate winner at this track.
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