Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Friday 15th December 2023
There were 38 Races on Friday 15th December 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Southwell, 8 races at Dundalk, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Friday 15th December 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(1) Rare Middleton 2/1, Maiden winner on the Flat in Ireland and fairly useful juvenile hurdler last season. Disappointed in a Class 2 Ascot handicap on his reappearance after wind surgery but it wouldn't be any surprise were he to prove a different proposition in this lower grade with a tongue tie added. Disappointing at Ascot but may be aided by the first-time tongue-tie on this drop in grade.
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2nd (9) (15/2 +25%) Sleeping Satellite
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(9) Sleeping Satellite 15/2, Point/bumper winner who opened his hurdle account in 17f Carlisle novice in February. Respectable start to his handicap career when fourth of 10 on 2m Ayr reappearance 6 weeks ago. Yard in slightly better form now so he could step up. Fair fourth on last month's handicap debut at Ayr and form is working out well; contender.
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3rd (2) (40/1 -100%) Homme D'un Soir
40
40/1(-100%)
(2) Homme D'un Soir 40/1, Pretty useful hurdler/chaser for Stuart Crawford but let down by his jumping in hunters for Francesca Poste in the spring (also failed to win in points) and best watched now back hurdling for new trainer Billy Aprahamian. Talented earlier in career but patchy nowadays and has something to prove on stable debut.
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4th (3) (12/1 -85%) Harel Du Marais
12
12/1(-85%)
(3) Harel Du Marais 12/1, Still looking for his first win but went mighty close at Leicester (2m, heavy) on last month's first outing for the Mark Walford stable. Each-way claims. Close 2nd of four on yard debut at Leicester; this is warmer but he might not be far away.
12
5th (12) (10/1 -100%) Imperial Jade
10
10/1(-100%)
(12) Imperial Jade 10/1, Progressed with each start over hurdles last term, ending campaign with victory in 6-runner juvenile at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in April. Likely type for handicaps this season. Made all in 4yo hurdle at Chepstow in April and open to further improvement on return.
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6th (14) (66/1 -313%) Deadlock
66
66/1(-313%)
(14) Deadlock 66/1, Fair form on Flat. Only modest form in maiden/novice hurdles but handicaps should provide him with a more realistic chance. Has potential off lowly opening mark based on the ability shown in his light Flat career.
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7th (7) (18/1 -140%) Midnight Shuffle
18
18/1(-140%)
(7) Midnight Shuffle 18/1, Below par when last seen at Perth in April but had progressed steadily over hurdles prior to that and is worth monitoring in the market on her return to action. Runner-up at Kelso in May on sole handicap start and she could have more to offer.
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8th (8) (10/1 +0%) Mrs Grimley
10
10/1(+0%)
(8) Mrs Grimley 10/1, Fair bumper winner who has shown similar form over hurdles, opening her account in a Ffos Las novice last winter. Respectable third of 6 on Fakenham reappearance and entitled to build on that now. Bumper and novice hurdle winner; improvement needed to win off her current mark.
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9th (5) (13/2 +35%) Iontach Cheval
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(5) Iontach Cheval 13/2, Bumper/hurdles winner who recorded a career best when making a successful reappearance in handicap company at Warwick (2m, soft) in November 2022. Seen only twice since but his Sandown third a month ago shows he retains his ability. Returned from absence with respectable third at Sandown and could build on that run.
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|U| (10) (28/1 -133%) At A Pinch
28
28/1(-133%)
(10) At A Pinch 28/1, Resumed winning ways in 2m Southwell handicap hurdle in February. Not in the same form over this C&D the following month and not seen since (has left Harry Eustace). Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations for new yard. Disappointing on final run last term but won the time before; not ruled out on yard debut.
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10th (6) (33/1 -65%) Call Me Rocky
33
33/1(-65%)
(6) Call Me Rocky 33/1, Pair of wins for Milton Harris this summer but the handicapper has looked in charge in recent starts and ran no sort of race at Kempton 18 days ago on his first outing for Syd Hosie. Largely consistent during spell with Milton Harris but pulled up on stable debut.
13
11th (13) (6/1 +40%) Lifetime Legend
6
6/1(+40%)
(13) Lifetime Legend 6/1, Built on early promise to break his duck in 19f female jockeys' event at Catterick in February. Has dropped below that winning mark but hasn't really been showing enough to suggest he's ready to take advantage, beaten 13 lengths when third in small field at Uttoxeter latest. Two reasonable efforts this autumn and today's return to better ground could suit.
11
12th (11) (10/1 +0%) Jack The Savage
10
10/1(+0%)
(11) Jack The Savage 10/1, Had wind op and hood on for first time in this code when landing 2m handicap hurdle at Huntingdon in October. Failed to back that up when 15 lengths fifth of 13 at Kempton since, though. Hood left off now. Merely 5th at Kempton latest but won at Huntingdon previously and in the mix on that form.
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13th (4) (33/1 -106%) Bonheur De Ballon
33
33/1(-106%)
(4) Bonheur De Ballon 33/1, Fair 19f winner in France in 2022. Had wind surgery prior to pulling up on his 21.5f Newton Abbot stable debut in October and has had his wind operated on again since. Down in trip. Hard to assess. Pulled up on yard debut; had wind op since; this French winner is one to watch in betting.
LTO Selection:
11:25 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Imperial Jade opened her account over hurdles at Chepstow in April and Charlie Longsdon's filly makes her handicap/seasonal bow off a workable mark. However, IONTACH CHEVAL has race-fitness on his side after posting a respectable third on his reappearance at Sandown last month. The seven-year-old is only 1lb higher than last season's Warwick victory and makes most appeal. Sleeping Satellite and Harel Du Marais are worth a second look too.
Another chance is given to the Paul Nicholls-trained RARE MIDDLETON now taking a drop in class with a tongue tied added. Imperial Jade appeals as one who could have more to come in handicaps this term and is second choice ahead of Harel du Marais and Mrs Grimley.
Top of the list is IONTACH CHEVAL, who can improve upon his comeback run now back on better ground. Sleeping Satellite is feared.
(10) Lucky Place 6/1, Shaped like a stayer when second in a Huntingdon bumper in May and filled that same position back there (15.8f, good) on hurdling debut just under 3 weeks ago, not able to get near the winner but reasonably promising in his own right. Plenty to like upped in trip. Runner-up (albeit no match for the winner) on first two starts; in good hands to progress.
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2nd (5) (40/1 -21%) El Granjero
40
40/1(-21%)
(5) El Granjero 40/1, Successful on sole outing in points and produced a promising first effort under Rules when fourth of 9 in bumper (9/1) at Newton Abbot (16.8f, heavy) 8 weeks ago. Worth a market check on hurdles debut. Point winner who was fourth in sole bumper; may be one for further down the line.
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3rd (7) (5/1 +33%) Inoui Machin
5
5/1(+33%)
(7) Inoui Machin 5/1, Made it 2 wins from 3 starts in bumpers at Chepstow (2m) in April but was held back by inexperience sent hurdling after 7 months off when third here (16.6f, good) 4 weeks ago, doing well to get so close after jumping errors. Blinkers applied and he's capable of much better. Two-time bumper winner; didn't jump well on hurdle debut here but still finished third.
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4th (15) (9/2 -13%) Zain Nights
4.5
9/2(-13%)
(15) Zain Nights 9/2, Useful and consistent on Flat and having been sold from Harry & Roger Charlton (75,000 gns), very much caught the eye when third of 10 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good) recently, finishing with running left under considerate handling. Hood discarded and has scope for much better. Useful Flat stayer; encouraging third over 2m on hurdle debut; this longer trip is a plus.
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5th (12) (7/1 -56%) Onewayortother
7
7/1(-56%)
(12) Onewayortother 7/1, Gambled on and looked potentially useful when landing a Kempton bumper early in 2022. Pulled up on soft-ground hurdle debut in November 2022 but back on track when third of 13 in Newbury novice a year later. Likely capable of better again. Bumper winner who was promising third in Newbury novice last month and holds claims.
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6th (17) (80/1 -300%) Mattie Ross
80
80/1(-300%)
(17) Mattie Ross 80/1, Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at the fourth attempt in bumpers at Newton Abbot in July 2021. Offered something to work on sent hurdling when third at Huntingdon (19.6f, heavy) almost 2 years ago and she's best watched after such an absence. Bumper winner, but this is her first run since March 2022 and a watching brief is advised.
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7th (11) (33/1 -32%) Nelson Criq
33
33/1(-32%)
(11) Nelson Criq 33/1, Showed ability only start in bumpers and similarly offered something to work on when fourth on hurdles debut/return in a Warwick novice (19f) last month. In good hands and he should do better. Fair efforts on his first two runs but needs to raise his game if he's to threaten today.
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8th (6) (25/1 -150%) Flash In The Park
25
25/1(-150%)
(6) Flash In The Park 25/1, Fetched £350,000 after winning an Irish maiden point by 20 lengths in November 2022 but proved an expensive failure first time up under Rules when tailed-off sixth of 7 in novice hurdle at Aintree (20f, heavy) last month. Needs to leave that well behind. Impressive winner of Irish point but tailed off on last month's rules debut.
2
9th (2) (6/5 +60%) Bective Abbey
1.2
6/5(+60%)
(2) Bective Abbey 6/5, £150,000 5-y-o: second foal: dam (h78), ran once over hurdles, half-sister to fair hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Kilmurry. Won sole start in Irish points (Jan 28). Needs a market check on hurdling debut (especially in relation to stablemate Lucky Place). Sold for £150,000 after Irish maiden point win; looks a useful recruit for his top yard.
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|U| (8) (40/1 -233%) J'habite En France
40
40/1(-233%)
(8) J'habite En France 40/1, Fetched £40,000 after finishing second in a 2½m maiden point in January and duly showed ability sent hurdling at Huntingdon in October, 3 lengths behind the runner-up when falling at the last. Well-beaten second at Market Rasen a month later so needs to raise his game. Has shown ability on his first two rules runs but others have achieved more.
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10th (16) (300/1 -200%) Lizzie Rey
300
300/1(-200%)
(16) Lizzie Rey 300/1, Kingston Hill mare who looked in need of the experience when fifth of 10 in bumper at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 8 months ago. Big outsider on return/hurdles bow. Not devoid of promise in Southwell bumper on debut but others have much stronger form.
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11th (3) (22/1 -193%) Cawthorne Banker
22
22/1(-193%)
(3) Cawthorne Banker 22/1, Made a positive start when runner-up at Worcester on debut in October 2022 and back on track when filling the same position at Southwell in January. Proved to be a disappointment at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) a month later, though, and now goes hurdling upped in trip. Disappointing in final bumper but plenty of promise previously; could have a part to play.
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12th (1) (125/1 -525%) Athgarvan
125
125/1(-525%)
(1) Athgarvan 125/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding who showed an encouraging amount of speed when runner-up in bumper at Ffos Las (15.8f, heavy) on debut in December 2021. Well beaten on only start for Ian Williams 3 months later and makes hurdles bow after a lengthy absence. Had a wind op and tongue tie applied. Returns from long absence but showed promise in first of two bumpers in 2021-22 season.
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13th (9) (300/1 -500%) Legostar
300
300/1(-500%)
(9) Legostar 300/1, Improved from debut when fourth of 11 in bumper at Downpatrick in July 2021 but well held back there a month later. Has since moved yards ahead of this hurdling debut and probably best watched given the lengthy absence. Won British maiden point in January but he's 1-9 in the pointing sphere; others preferred.
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|PU| (14) (33/1 +0%) Ronaldoreturns
33
33/1(+0%)
(14) Ronaldoreturns 33/1, Iffraaj gelding who finished well held in point bumper in March 2022 but exceeded market expectations in filling the frame when fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f, good to soft) last month. Task is now building on that effort. His 125-1 hurdle debut 4th gives him something to build on but others are more compelling.
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|PU| (4) (66/1 -230%) Cuban Court
66
66/1(-230%)
(4) Cuban Court 66/1, Made a winning debut in 4-runner Fontwell bumper in April 2022 and showed even better form in defeat 10 months later when runner-up here. Left hurdling debut effort behind when fourth of 9 in novice at this course (16.6f, good) recently and capable of better again. Tongue tie on. Bumper winner who was fair fourth here on second hurdle start, but needs improvement.
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|PU| (13) (200/1 -203%) Real Rewards
200
200/1(-203%)
(13) Real Rewards 200/1, €10,500 3-y-o, Sageburg gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser East Street and fair chaser Armattiekan. Runner-up on last of 4 starts in Irish points (May 2022). Improved with each of his four runs in points but may be best watched after long absence.
LTO Selection:
11:55 Doncaster Novices Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
150,000-pound purchase BECTIVE ABBEY was quite taking when landing the spoils on his sole point-to-point start in Ireland and this looks a good starting point now under the tutelage of Nicky Henderson. His stablemate Lucky Place should enjoy the step up in distance and the four-year-old is unlikely to be far away, although a bigger threat may emerge from Onewayortother, who displayed much more encouragement on his third-placed finish at Newbury last month.
ZAIN NIGHTS caught the attention of the stewards at Huntingdon just under 3 weeks ago and having initially been banned from running for 40 days, Lucy Wadham was successful with her appeal so he gets the nod to score second time up with significant improvement on the cards. Lucky Place found only one too strong on his hurdling debut recently so could emerge as the main danger, with Inoui Machin and Onewayortother another couple fancied to go well.
Point winner BECTIVE ABBEY has his first run for Nicky Henderson having been bought for £150,000 and is taken to make a winning start.
(2) Jaytee 7/1, Better than ever when back-to-back winner of small-field handicap chase events at Southwell in the summer. Struggled in a much deeper race at Uttoxeter in July and was pulled up back from 4 months off at Ludlow but does at least have a lower hurdles mark to work with. Well treated on best chase form but pulled up last time and has been inferior over hurdles.
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2nd (6) (11/4 +31%) Stratton Oakmont
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(6) Stratton Oakmont 11/4, Finally got off the mark in 3-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 9 days ago, that despite his jumping not looking the most polished. 3 lb rise shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Beat only 2 rivals to win at Southwell but unexposed over staying trips and could go well.
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3rd (7) (11/4 +31%) Urban Soldier
2.75
11/4(+31%)
(7) Urban Soldier 11/4, Modest form at best for Paul Nicholls, looking a hard ride when down the field in a Taunton novice when last seen in February. Has since moved to Harry Derham and undergone a breathing operation ahead of of this switch to handicaps. Market useful. Form went wrong way in novices but of interest for new trainer on handicap debut.
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4th (3) (6/1 -33%) Jem In Em
6
6/1(-33%)
(3) Jem In Em 6/1, Bumper winner who confirmed previous encouragement in this sphere when scoring at Kelso (25.8f) in October. Went about things in laboured fashion when fourth back there 16 days ago and could be the type to benefit from first-time headgear. Won at Kelso two runs ago and might be the type to benefit from the first-time cheekpieces.
4
5th (4) (13/2 -8%) Ben Lilly
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(4) Ben Lilly 13/2, Has quickly struck up a good partnership with Gearoid Harney, making it 2 wins from his last 3 starts at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) in October. Shade disappointing when third at Chepstow since but probably remains in form. Form dipped at Chepstow last time but running well previously and could bounce back.
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6th (5) (14/1 +44%) Lepashe
14
14/1(+44%)
(5) Lepashe 14/1, Point winner. Little encouragement both starts over fences but did show a fair level of form over hurdles last season, so no forlorn hope returned to this sphere. Went close over C&D in February; hasn't shone since but he's no forlorn hope back hurdling.
1
7th (1) (15/2 -329%) Inedit De Mee
7.5
15/2(-329%)
(1) Inedit De Mee 15/2, Showed fairly useful form when runner-up on the last 3 of his 4 starts in 2021/22 for J. Boisnard. Upped markedly in trip on first run for new yard after 20 months off and market likely to be a good guide. Has had a breathing operation. Runner-up three times in a row in France in 2021-22 but absent since; goes up in trip.
LTO Selection:
12:30 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Although Stratton Oakmont warrants respect after opening his account at Southwell in late-November, the seven-year-old only beat two rivals home that day and he may need to jump with more fluency to complete a double in this contest. With that in mind, it could be worth taking a chance on JEM IN EM. The selection ran in snatches when finishing fourth at Kelso last month and first-time cheekpieces should help him travel with more verve. Ben Lilly and the returning Inedit De Mee are others to note.
JEM IN EM strikes at the type to benefit from first-time headgear and is still youthful and unexposed as a stayer, so he's selected to resume progress/winning ways. Last-time-out winner Stratton Oakmont and Ben Lilly head the opposition.
The very lightly raced 6yo URBAN SOLDIER could get back on track following wind surgery and the move to Harry Derham.
(3) Prairie Wolf 11/2, Largely progressive in handicap hurdles last term and positive start over fences in terms of form when third at Market Rasen 3 weeks ago, though he hardly looked a natural. Fair third on recent chase debut; on competitive mark on hurdle form; chance.
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2nd (6) (5/1 +50%) Maclaine
5
5/1(+50%)
(6) Maclaine 5/1, 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. Low-key start for this yard at Huntingdon on chase bow/return but entitled to come on for that. Soundly beaten on chase debut but could improve for it; progressive over hurdles last term.
12
3rd (12) (4/1 +11%) Imac Wood
4
4/1(+11%)
(12) Imac Wood 4/1, Dual chase winner in France early last year and seems to have turned a corner since a summer wind-op, building on placed effort over hurdles to win 9-runner handicap chase at Worcester. Good second at Bangor next time before resuming winning ways at Hereford. Remains of interest. Thriving 5yo who has won two of his last three runs and could play leading role once more.
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4th (14) (18/1 +10%) The Paddy Pie
18
18/1(+10%)
(14) The Paddy Pie 18/1, C&D winner who hinted at a revival when fourth of 6 in handicap chase at Warwick (20f, good) in October. Merely underlined his inconsistency at Wetherby 6 weeks ago, however, so the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Form has gone wrong way but he's on a dangerous mark; stable form is another positive.
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5th (11) (9/1 +73%) Pearly Island
9
9/1(+73%)
(11) Pearly Island 9/1, Scored twice over hurdles last season, latterly at Fontwell (19.2f) in March. Well held both starts sent chasing this season, however. Won off this mark over fences in March but well below his best on first two chase starts.
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6th (7) (40/1 -233%) Kap Auteuil
40
40/1(-233%)
(7) Kap Auteuil 40/1, Useful chaser at best but was badly struggling for form in the spring and failed to revive in first-time cheekpieces after 7 months off at Fontwell. Has tumbled down the weights, but for good reason in view of some disappointing form.
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7th (13) (33/1 -136%) Ritson
33
33/1(-136%)
(13) Ritson 33/1, Fair hurdler who readily surpassed opening pair of chase exploits when running out a dominant winner at Newcastle on Boxing Day. Soundly beaten on both subsequent outings though, so has a bit to prove now returning from 9 months off. More miss than hit last season but won well in December and returns with yard in fine form.
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8th (2) (10/3 -33%) Sageburg County
3.333333
10/3(-33%)
(2) Sageburg County 10/3, Won on sole outing in Irish points and stepped up on hurdling form when making a successful start to his chasing career at Market Rasen in May. Well held on return but quickly resumed progress/winning ways at Southwell 17 days ago, cruising clear. Big shout with more to come. 2-3 over fences; up in the weights but this unexposed chaser could take it in his stride.
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9th (9) (12/1 +52%) Zestful Hope
12
12/1(+52%)
(9) Zestful Hope 12/1, Fair hurdler who made a positive start in this sphere towards the end of last season. Yet to get going in 3 starts this term, however. Well handicapped on form as recent as April but well below that level this season.
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10th (5) (7/1 +30%) Sporting Mike
7
7/1(+30%)
(5) Sporting Mike 7/1, Point winner who achieved a fairly useful level of form over hurdles last season. Disappointed sent chasing after 7 months off at Hereford last month, however. Well beaten on chase debut but has had wind op since & this point winner retains potential.
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|PU| (8) (14/1 -40%) Family Business
14
14/1(-40%)
(8) Family Business 14/1, Landed 2m handicap chase at Newbury in February and had a wind op before posting a good third back there next time. Better for return when third at Huntingdon and not taken lightly eased another 3 lb. Step back in right direction three weeks ago and well treated on last season's form.
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|PU| (4) (40/1 -60%) Slanelough
40
40/1(-60%)
(4) Slanelough 40/1, Landed 2m4f handicap chase at Newcastle in November last year but not at that level since, eighth of 10 in handicap chase at Ayr (20.5f, good) 41 days ago. Others more persuasive. Won off 7lb higher last November but he's struggled to get competitive since.
LTO Selection:
13:05 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Sageburg County won in facile fashion over the extended 2m4f at Southwell last month and he commands respect. However, that was only a four-runner field and this 7lb rise looks hefty, so the vote, therefore, goes to IMAC WOOD. Deborah Cole's runner ran on well when scoring cosily over 2m5f at Hereford and this 4lb rise in the ratings doesn't appear out of his reach. Prairie Wolf is another to note.
SAGEBURG COUNTY proved a class apart when making it 2 from 3 over fences at Southwell and remains one to keep on the right side of. Imac Wood has seemingly been rejuvenated by the return to chasing and rates the main threat ahead of Family Business.
The switch to fences has prompted improvement from SAGEBURG COUNTY (nap), who is two from three in this sphere, and he can win again.
(8) Wholeofthemoon 80/1, Fairly useful Flat winner but only a fair fifth in 2m4f Sedgefield maiden hurdle in October. More is required on his handicap hurdle debut in a first-time hood. Bled from the nose in latest maiden and now handicapping; Flat ability commands respect.
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2nd (1) (5/2 +55%) Bold Reaction
2.5
5/2(+55%)
(1) Bold Reaction 5/2, Fairly useful bumper winner but only sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Plumpton (20.5f, good) 8 months ago. More is needed if he's to get off the mark in this sphere. Essentially disappointing over hurdles with his standout form when second in a novice.
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3rd (7) (40/1 -150%) Jumping Jupiter
40
40/1(-150%)
(7) Jumping Jupiter 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden who signed off last term with a creditable third of 13 in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft). Since had a wind op and not discounted on his handicap hurdle debut. Had wind op but will need to find some improvement off this initial mark.
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4th (6) (12/1 -140%) Soldierofthestorm
12
12/1(-140%)
(6) Soldierofthestorm 12/1, Lightly-raced winner who comes here on the back of a good sixth of 14 in novice hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy) 23 days ago. Up in trip now going into handicaps with more to offer. Player. Now goes up in distance for his handicap debut and there's stamina in the pedigree.
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5th (9) (12/1 -60%) Spot On Soph
12
12/1(-60%)
(9) Spot On Soph 12/1, Scored at Market Rasen in August and posted a good second of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Can give another good account. Much higher in the weights than for her last win but has continued to perform admirably.
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6th (2) (5/1 +0%) Mikhailovich
5
5/1(+0%)
(2) Mikhailovich 5/1, Got off the mark impressively at Huntingdon before posting a good third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (20.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Expected to be bang there. Tough mark so the booking of a useful 7lb claimer heightens interest; good ground best.
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7th (5) (5/2 +44%) Il Va De Soi
2.5
5/2(+44%)
(5) Il Va De Soi 5/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, excellent fourth of 12 in novice hurdle at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Much respected on his handicap hurdle debut. Has been running in good novices and can no doubt pay his way in handicaps.
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8th (10) (15/2 -7%) Two Past Eight
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(10) Two Past Eight 15/2, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles who comes here on the back of a good third of 11 in handicap at Wolverhampton (14f) 28 days ago. In the mix on his handicap hurdle debut. Could do with conditions drying out but he's respected with his age allowance.
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|PU| (12) (14/1 -17%) Brian's Jet
14
14/1(-17%)
(12) Brian's Jet 14/1, Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f, good to soft) 65 days ago. Can make his presence felt in his bid for a maiden success. Maiden who was behind Spot On Soph on final run at Sedgefield two months ago.
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|PU| (4) (18/1 +45%) Sea Village
18
18/1(+45%)
(4) Sea Village 18/1, Fair form shown last term but off 8 months before being pulled up in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Ascot (24.4f, good) 21 days ago. Down in trip with work to do. Noticeably weak in the betting when pulled up on his handicap debut at Ascot.
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|PU| (3) (22/1 -57%) Boomslang
22
22/1(-57%)
(3) Boomslang 22/1, Still a maiden and he was pulled up in handicap hurdle at Perth (23.9f, good) 6 months ago. Needs to get back on track. Progressing steadily over hurdles until pulling up in handicap company at Perth in June.
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|PU| (11) (66/1 -313%) Eric Carmen
66
66/1(-313%)
(11) Eric Carmen 66/1, Remains winless and off 18 months since a good second at Tramore on his final run for Eoin Doyle. Needs to hit the ground running. Difficult to know what to expect now debuting for a new yard after long absence.
LTO Selection:
13:40 Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
A very competitive heat sees a chance taken on IL VA DE SOI who has been competing with rivals that boast a higher ceiling of ability recently and he can be seen to better effect today. Harry Derham's charge makes his handicap debut and this opening mark of 106 looks workable. Mikhailovich should also be on the scene, with this drop in trip likely to suit after not quite lasting home over the extended 2m4f at Market Rasen last month, while the consistent Spot On Soph is also in with a shout.
A few with chances but Kim Bailey's MIKHAILOVICH arrives at the top of his game so is fancied to resume winning ways and fend off in-form handicap debutant Two Past Eight. Soldierofthestorm is another who can have a say along with Il Va de Soi.
Harry Derham's IL VA DE SOI has been running in novice hurdles at top tracks and this mark might be okay for his handicap debut.
(2) Twinjets 5/2, Dual bumper winner who attained a useful level over hurdles, winning 3 times at up to 21f for Milton Harris. Let down by jumping when third at Ascot on his chase debut but still appeals as the type to do better in this sphere and he's worth chancing on the back of a stable switch. Kept jumping left when third at Ascot so going this way round makes sense; yard debut.
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2nd (1) (25/1 -108%) Grozni
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(1) Grozni 25/1, Three-time winner over hurdles last winter for Charles Byrnes. Didn't need to improve to get off the mark at Downpatrick (19.2f, good) 109 days ago and he's respected on the back of an interesting stable switch. Beginners' chase winner in August; faces no easy task here under top weight.
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3rd (7) (9/2 -13%) Scrum Diddly
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(7) Scrum Diddly 9/2, Progressive over hurdles for Oliver Sherwood and built on his chase debut when going down narrowly to a smart prospect in a 3-runner handicap at Ascot (23.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Shortlist material. Pushed a progressive rival close at Ascot and 2lb lower here; best form on good ground.
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4th (9) (9/1 +10%) Storminhome
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(9) Storminhome 9/1, Winning Irish pointer who landed maiden hurdle at Doncaster (19.4f, good) in January and posted two good placed efforts after at Ffos Las and Bangor. Backwards step from a promising chase debut when down the field at Exeter last time but it's still early days. Last time was disappointing but lots to like about his second at Huntingdon on chase debut.
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5th (8) (7/2 +50%) The Kniphand
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7/2(+50%)
(8) The Kniphand 7/2, Improved model switched to handicaps/upped to 3m over hurdles last season, battling well when gaining a third success at Market Rasen (23f) in March. Showed plenty when when runner-up at Ludlow on chase debut and there should be more to come from who one appeals as a thorough stayer. Solid handicapper over hurdles and the form of his chase debut (2nd) has been franked.
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6th (6) (17/2 +15%) Abuffalosoldier
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(6) Abuffalosoldier 17/2, Won a 3m Newbury handicap hurdle last November but lost his way a little after finishing a good third at Cheltenham on New Year's Day. Found improvement for the return to this kind of trip when runner-up in a 4-runner event at Hereford on his second chase start last time and he's not discounted. Second at Hereford but this is deeper and good ground might be ideal.
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7th (5) (12/1 -50%) Brandy Mcqueen
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(5) Brandy Mcqueen 12/1, Progressive staying hurdler in 2022/23 (4 wins) who made a winning start over fences by a wide margin at Kelso in October. Not disgraced when third at Carlisle last time and he's a player again. Good hurdler and it's been a bright start over fences; bumped into one last time.
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|PU| (4) (13/2 -95%) Egbert
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13/2(-95%)
(4) Egbert 13/2, Failed to go on from a maiden hurdle success at Ludlow last season but immediately surpassed that form after sent chasing after a wind-op when winning 11-runner handicap chase (8/1) at Kempton (20.5f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Found plenty for pressure there and he's a player from 9 lb higher mark. Flat to the boards at Kempton before staying on best; was hit with a 9lb rise.
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|PU| (3) (16/1 -167%) Ree Okka
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16/1(-167%)
(3) Ree Okka 16/1, Irish point winner who landed 2 novice hurdles at up to 24.5f in 2021-22. Shaped up well without success over fences last season and should be sharper for his recent return at at Plumpton (19.8f, soft) 25 days ago, so can't be ruled out. Flatters to deceive and he was entitled to run better than he did at Plumpton.
LTO Selection:
14:15 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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SCRUM DIDDLY was well backed when bumping into a progressive rival in a three-runner contest last month over 3m at Ascot, and he could be difficult to beat on this occasion. Egbert rates as the biggest danger after winning in good style over the extended 2m4f at Kempton last time but this 9lb rise could be tough to defy, while the former Irish raider Grozni looks an interesting recruit for James Owen.
A really competitive novice handicap. TWINJETS was let down by novicey mistakes on chase debut but is a scopey sort and remains one who should do vastly better over fences, especially now having joined a powerful stable. Scrum Diddly gave an above-average prospect plenty to think about at Ascot last time and heads the list of dangers, with Brandy McQueen taken to complete the placings.
It was a strong race in which STORMINHOME finished tired at Exeter but he's better than that, as his Huntingdon effort confirms.
(1) Avakate 5/1, Built on debut when landing an 11-runner event at Roscommon 5 months ago. Has left Andy Slattery since and deserves respect upped in grade. It wasn't a strong race at Roscommon but she was good value for her winning margin.
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2nd (4) (4/1 -14%) Listentoyourheart
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4/1(-14%)
(4) Listentoyourheart 4/1, Out of a dual bumper winner and looked above average when scoring easily at Sedgefield a couple of months ago. That looks the best form on offer, so she's worth a chance to take this better contest. Justified market support at Sedgefield and there's substance to that form.
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3rd (13) (11/1 +8%) Solid Silver
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11/1(+8%)
(13) Solid Silver 11/1, Failed to justify market support when fifth of 14 in a Lingfield AW debut but more encouragement when second (clear of rest) at Ludlow 18 days ago. Can't be ruled out. The form of her Ludlow second gives her something to find with Magical Annie.
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4th (11) (17/2 -42%) Rula Bula
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17/2(-42%)
(11) Rula Bula 17/2, From a good family and built on debut when off the mark at Warwick 23 days ago, well on top at the finish. Could do better still. Nicely on top at the finish to beat a winning pointer on soft ground at Warwick.
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5th (8) (14/1 +13%) Of Course You Can
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14/1(+13%)
(8) Of Course You Can 14/1, Placed on two of her three starts to date but likely to be outclassed at this level. First run after wind surgery when a keeping-on third at Hereford (good) last month.
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6th (7) (16/1 +52%) Marooned
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16/1(+52%)
(7) Marooned 16/1, Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Soul Icon and showed somthing to work on when third at Wincanton first time out. Should improve for that experience. Out of a winning hurdler and made an excellent start when a close third of 17 at Wincanton.
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7th (6) (11/4 +0%) Magical Annie
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11/4(+0%)
(6) Magical Annie 11/4, Related to a bumper winner and off the mark at the first attempt in 16-runner event at Galways 42 days ago. Has left Barry Fitzgerald since and looks open to improvement. Bought for £140,000 since digging deep to win a heavy-ground bumper at Galway.
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8th (9) (12/1 -100%) One Colour
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12/1(-100%)
(9) One Colour 12/1, Improved when landing Southwell and followed up with something to spare at Market Rasen 4 months ago. Has potential for better still but this looks tougher. Has won two of her three bumpers but has a lot more on her plate here.
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9th (10) (18/1 +36%) Rialannah
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18/1(+36%)
(10) Rialannah 18/1, Mount Nelson filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Terresita and bumper winner Taras Halls. Dam (c105/h98) 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. Nice pedigree but faces a stiff task as the only runner without experience.
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10th (3) (50/1 -100%) Irish Chorus
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50/1(-100%)
(3) Irish Chorus 50/1, Hasn't shown enough in two starts to date to think she can feature in this. Third at Newbury last season and capable of better than she showed on Hereford return.
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11th (12) (80/1 -60%) Sans Choix
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80/1(-60%)
(12) Sans Choix 80/1, Has only hinted at ability in two starts to date and she's likely to struggle in a race of this nature. Twice well held at Huntingdon and others would appear to have more going for them.
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12th (5) (12/1 -20%) Looking As You Are
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12/1(-20%)
(5) Looking As You Are 12/1, Runner-up on each of her three starts in bumpers, again looking in need of further at Huntingdon on latest. Looks out of her depth in this company. Beaten three times but by a talented mare last time and entitled to take her chance here.
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13th (14) (33/1 -136%) Woolberry
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33/1(-136%)
(14) Woolberry 33/1, Out of a bumper winner and bettered debut when third at Huntingdon 46 days ago. Better gallop could bring more out of her but plenty of progress required if she's to compete. Virtually upside Looking As You Are when they chased home a smart mare at Huntingdon.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
A costly purchase at the recent Tattersalls November Sales, MAGICAL ANNIE could be a shrewd recruit to the Ben Pauling yard, following a highly encouraging success on debut at Galway in October. She can follow up at Listed level, with fellow Irish recruit Avakate looking best placed to chase her home, having joined the Alan King yard recently. Both Listentoyourheart and Rula Bula made fine impressions on their most recent starts and they are likely to be thereabouts, along with Future Fortune and the hat-trick-seeking One Colour.
LISTENTOYOURHEART overcame greenness to score with plenty in hand at Sedgefield a couple of months ago and, with improvement on the cards, she gets the nod ahead of Magical Annie, who also made an impressive start in Ireland. Rula Bula is also considered in what could prove a strong race.
Dan Skelton's LISTENTOYOURHEART looked a decidedly nice prospect when justifying market confidence at Sedgefield.
(3) Innisfree Lad 4/1, Won a veterans event at Hereford in February but 3 runs after summer break have been underwhelming. Now 10 lb below last winning mark and has visor reapplied alongside first-time tongue tie, so possible he could bounce back. Return to form needed but has had a wind op; well handicapped on form as recent as April.
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2nd (1) (11/5 +37%) Fidux
2.2
11/5(+37%)
(1) Fidux 11/5, Winless since 2021 but still showed useful form when runner-up here in January. Slightly out of sorts when last seen in the form but mark has slipped a long way and he'd be foolish to discount on return from a break. Well handicapped on this year's best form and may have benefited from a break.
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3rd (4) (14/1 -27%) The Ferry Master
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14/1(-27%)
(4) The Ferry Master 14/1, Finally took advantage of a plummeting mark under an inspired ride at Kelso (21.6f) in May but pulled up both starts since 5 months apart. Others make more appeal. Won in small field at Kelso in May but pulled up on both starts since.
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4th (6) (11/2 -38%) Whatsdastory
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11/2(-38%)
(6) Whatsdastory 11/2, Runner-up 3 times in small-field contests in the spring and wasn't disgraced on return when third of 8 in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good, 11/1) 39 days ago. Player. Returned from break with fair third at Hereford; edging down weights and one to consider.
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|PU| (5) (5/1 +0%) Light Flicker
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5/1(+0%)
(5) Light Flicker 5/1, Encouraging effort when seventh of 19 in a Cheltenham handicap on his reappearance. Probably found race coming too soon at Sedgefield next time and could bounce back after more of a break. Encouraging return at Cheltenham in October; soft ground may not have suited at Sedgefield.
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|PU| (2) (10/1 -186%) Informateur
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10/1(-186%)
(2) Informateur 10/1, Fairly useful handicap chaser at best and showed he retains some ability when fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Wetherby (19.7f, heavy) 41 days ago on return from a 20-month absence. This will reveal more. Returned from long absence with fair fourth over hurdles; well treated on old chase form.
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|PU| (7) (11/2 +31%) Tango Boy
5.5
11/2(+31%)
(7) Tango Boy 11/2, Dual chase winner (second success in match) but poor efforts at Southwell last 2 starts in the summer. On a tempting mark if ready to go. Struggled in June/July on last two starts but a break may have helped; not written off.
LTO Selection:
15:22 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow
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The Sue Smith stable can do little wrong at present and this looks like an ideal opportunity for INFORMATEUR to regain the winning thread, following a decent pipe-opener over hurdles at Wetherby last month. His penultimate effort at Newcastle is strong form, and he can get the better of capable topweight Fidux, as well as Tango Boy, who could be up to this if his jumping is on point.
A chance is taken that FIDUX will prove too well handicapped after a break, carrying 19 lb less here (including rider's claim) than when runner-up in a similar contest at the track in February. Whatsdastory made a sound return to action at Hereford last time and is also respected, with Light Flicker well worth another chance to build on encouraging show at Cheltenham.
Six-time chase winner LIGHT FLICKER can return to winning ways now back on better ground. Whatsdastory is second choice.
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