November 29 / 12.25 Doncaster

12.25

Good To Soft

Kelly’s Of Cornwall EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Kelly’s Of Cornwall EBF Junior “National Hunt” Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Postponed half-sister to winners Hellenista (1m4f-2m; RPR 70) and Fast Deal (3m3f chase); dam 9.4f-1m2f winner (93); has speed and stamina in pedigree; market could be revealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:12 Haydock

Smart Decision

10st 11lb

J: James Bowen

T: Tim Easterby

Won four of his five starts in 2025 and went close off 1lb higher than today over C&D (good to soft) in January; below par on last two starts but the 2m5f trip then soft ground are possible excuses; no surprise if he bounces back with a good performance in first-time cheekpieces.

14/1

5th

1

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

15:11 Hexham

Smart Decision

12st 1lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

A two-time winner (around 2m) either side of Christmas and he has continued in good nick, failing to stay when stepped up to 2m5f at Kelso last month; this C&D winner can bounce back.

8/1

7th

6

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Smart Decision

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Tim Easterby

Won five of his first six completed starts over hurdles (1m7f-2m2f) and has run well in defeat on his last two; now up in distance, which may well suit him, and he handles any ground; solid claims.

7/1

2/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: F

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to two middle-distance Flat winners; 6l down but had run okay when a late faller at Stratford (just three ran; soft; 13-8); one formline through that race gives him a bit to find with stablemate Aotano, though Brian Hughes still rides; this better ground could be favourable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

13:50 Market Rasen

Wallquatari

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Has shaped quite well on both starts over hurdles, last time finishing 2.25l second of five to an interesting prospect at Doncaster (2m, good to soft); should go well.

11/8

Form: 15 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Narrow Hereford winner who was only fifth under a penalty at Bangor, finishing behind Adaay Forever.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Aotano

11st 1lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Tiny-margin victories last season at Hereford (for Stuart Crawford) and Doncaster, but step back up to Class 4 handicap company has appeared beyond him the last twice; seemingly stable second string on bookings.

12/1

9

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Aotano

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Low-mileage 4yo; caused 28-1 surprise at Doncaster (2m, good to soft; flights in home straight omitted) in March, his second hurdling success, but was well beaten last month and is not an easy one to predict.

16/1

9

16th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 103y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Aotano

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Low-mileage 4yo; caused 28-1 surprise at Doncaster (2m, good to soft; flights in home straight omitted) in March, his second hurdling success, but was well beaten last month and is not an easy one to predict.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: B3

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Got wiped out by the loose Snow Dragon at the second flight at Wetherby; didn't jump that well next time at Bangor (good to soft) but worked his way into contention and wasn't beaten far; obvious chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

7

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Adaay Forever

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

prominent

6/1

10th

7

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:40 Market Rasen

Adaay Forever

11st 2lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

prominent

6/1

4th

2

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

12:25 Doncaster

Adaay Forever

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Got wiped out by the loose Snow Dragon at the second flight at Wetherby; didn't jump that well next time at Bangor (good to soft) but worked his way into contention and wasn't beaten far; obvious chance.

2/1

Form: U

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jinked and unseated rider at the opening flight when a 12-1 chance for his debut at Wetherby; didn't get chance to show what he could do but was weak in the betting.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

9

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle

Snow Dragon

11st 4lb

J: Jack Power

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Fourth to Parish Star over C&D (heavy; beaten 13l) in January and went closer (runner-up) in a five-runner affair at Musselburgh subsequently; usual 10lb claimer Gregor Walkingshaw retains the ride; can added cheekpieces make a difference?

4/1

2nd

4

15th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

16:50 Musselburgh

Snow Dragon

11st 4lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Eight-race maiden who has consistent form figures, including over C&D, this season; reasonably solid but chance of winning may depend on whether he's able to show better progress.

6/1

4th

4

27th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

16:10 Newcastle

Snow Dragon

11st 8lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Yet to win in seven runs over hurdles; fair third at Musselburgh in November (2m4f, good to soft) but not so good over same C&D on soft ground last time; may fare better here.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.70
Straight Forecast £25.03
Trifecta £59.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Adaay Forever

The Times:

Smart Decision

RP RATINGS:

Adaay Forever

POSTDATA:

Adaay Forever

Telegraph:

Adaay Forever

The Guardian:

Adaay Forever

Daily Mail:

Adaay Forever

D Express:

Adaay Forever

Daily Mirror:

Adaay Forever

The Sun:

Adaay Forever

The Star:

Adaay Forever

Daily Record:

Adaay Forever