December 14 / 13.30 Doncaster

13.30

Good To Soft

Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4066.37
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 328-24

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who kept on nicely when second at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) in September on his reappearance; however, he faded when back up to 2m3f at Warwick last month and there's a big stamina doubt today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

15:55 Doncaster

Cloud Dancer

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear, slightly hampered but lost ground 5th, outpaced on turn before 3 out, not fluent 3 out

6/4

4th

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:10 Wincanton

Cloud Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear final 110yds, headway from 3 out, went fourth 2 out, stayed on run-in

5/1

4th

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:10 Wincanton

Cloud Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear final 110yds, headway from 3 out, went fourth 2 out, stayed on run-in

5/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 633-14

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won on his reappearance at Ayr (2m3f, good to soft) in October and did well to finish fourth at Carlisle (3m, good to soft) last month, when he clipped heels and nearly fell two out; also effective on soft/heavy ground; this 5yo competes off the same mark as last time and could be involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

20:15 Hexham

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Ian Duncan

C&D winner on heavy ground in December; has pulled up on his three starts since; tongue-tie now tried; others stronger.

33/1

8

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

13:48 Carlisle

Adveram

10st 4lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Beat Guernesey (2lb better off) by a neck at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but pulled up both starts since (tried in new headgear last time); cheekpieces back on but plenty to prove at present.

25/1

6

10th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Adveram

11st 5lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Ian Duncan

Won narrowly at Hexham in December (2m7f, heavy) but a nothing run behind Shoeshine Boy here underlined his inconsistency; visor replaces cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 1515-7

Last run: 221 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Below par on final two runs in the spring, most recently his handicap debut; however, this very lightly raced bumper and maiden hurdle winner is in top hands and retains potential now back from a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 97y

Class 3

15:50 Haydock

Fierce Warrior

11st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

The furthest he's been was 3m2f when he rallied to win from Red Delta in a small field at Doncaster (soft; made most) in November; something amiss next time but he was back on song for second at Carlisle (3m, good to soft; probably effective on good) on latest outing, making it good runs on both his starts in cheekpieces; up 2lb but needs a close look.

4/1

2nd

4

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:52 Carlisle

Fierce Warrior

11st 9lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Flopped badly last time when bidding for a Doncaster double but had looked open to further progress and may rebound; 1-1 in cheekpieces (hurdles win last March); not written off.

5/1

Form: P1-4S6 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Won three times earlier this year (soft/heavy, including C&D) and he seems versatile ground-wise; however, he's been soundly beaten on his two completed starts this season and needs to turn things around.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

25th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 4

17:00 Catterick

Velasco

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Three wins in early part of last year, including quite valuable final of this Brindisi Breeze series at Musselburgh (3m, soft); back on a good mark now but has largely been disappointing this season and needs to up his game.

25/1

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

5th

6

4th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:10 Market Rasen

Velasco

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Won three slow-ground handicaps early last year from 2m4f to 3m; had wind surgery following a slow start to this campaign and has dropped to a useful mark.

14/1

Form: 974223 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won at Hexham (2m7f, good) in June and running well in defeat in the autumn, finishing third over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago; there's every chance this consistent sort will be in the mix.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:21 Cartmel

Jeteye

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Not seen over fences since two disappointing attempts in spring 2024 but in good form over hurdles, notably when winning at Hexham (2m7f, good) in May; reverts to chasing on a lower mark; player if able to find some fluency.

6/1

3rd

1

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

16:43 Hexham

Jeteye

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Raced too freely and was slightly disappointing when fourth here a fortnight ago but battled well for narrow C&D (good) win last month and is still on a workable mark; player if he settles better this time.

9/1

4th

5

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

19:13 Hexham

Jeteye

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Rediscovered a spark, scrambling home over C&D (good; 12-1) 18 days ago; a 4lb rise takes him back to a triple-figure mark (traditionally struggles from that position) but he isn't one to write off, with this track tending to bring out the best in him.

5/1

Form: 57-P84 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Her form has deteriorated but she's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Ascot three weeks ago; won over C&D on sole previous course visit and she might not be far away.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more.

6/1

1st

1

27th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

10yo whose form had been in steady decline since winning an Ascot handicap off 11lb higher in November 2023, although recent efforts have been slightly more encouraging, including most recently when tried in blinkers (retained); undoubtedly on a good mark but still needs to find a little more.

6/1

4th

1

17th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:00 Market Rasen

Midnightreflection

12st 1lb

J: Mr Charlie Case

T: Ben Case

towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 8th

9/1

Form: 42-652 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 12st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Has run really well on both previous visits here (including in this reapplied visor) and he returned to form with a close second at Warwick (3m1f, good to soft) last month; strong claims on the back of that.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 3

15:00 Uttoxeter

Ernest Gray

11st 9lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Won two handicaps over similar trips to this last season, both on good ground; latest run in a Class 2 wasn't too bad and he's capable when fresh; this mark isn't beyond him.

14/1

6th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:46 Haydock

Ernest Gray

10st 12lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Did well in cheekpieces last year, winning at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May and Aintree (3m, good) in October; not so good behind Super Survivor here (good to soft) in December but a return to form today looks possible for in-form yard; place hopes.

8/1

6

26th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 149y

Class 3

12:40 Aintree

Ernest Gray

11st 7lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan King

Won at Worcester (2m7f, good) in May in first-time cheekpieces (retained since); midfield at Market Rasen next time then runner-up back at Worcester (2m7f, good), albeit no match for the unexposed winner; also effective on soft/good to soft ground; might not be far away.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £29.40
Straight Forecast £26.10
Trifecta £235.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Midnightreflection

SPOTLIGHT:

Ernest Gray

Telegraph:

Adveram

TOPSPEED:

Jeteye

D Express:

Fierce Warrior

The Star:

Adveram

POSTDATA:

Jeteye

Daily Mail:

Ernest Gray

Daily Record:

Ernest Gray

The Times:

Midnightreflection

Daily Mirror:

Midnightreflection