February 05 / 12.40 Doncaster

12.40

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 46-689

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at big odds in all three novice hurdles; however, she showed ability in bumpers and is one to watch in the betting now up in trip off a basement mark on her handicap debut, with her stable in fine form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

24th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

16:20 Fontwell

Harleys Pride

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Nick Scholfield

Low-mileage 6yo who displayed significant improvement when winning on handicap debut for David Pipe at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February; raced too freely and was disappointing favourite for new stable at Fakenham this month but remains of interest.

7/2

4th

2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

17:48 Fakenham

Harleys Pride

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

Low-mileage 6yo who displayed significant improvement when upped to 3m for handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft) in February, winning by over 3l; now with a new stable (was with David Pipe) and could still have a lot more to offer.

6/4

1st

8

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Harleys Pride

11st 1lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Tailed off at big odds in all three novice hurdles; however, she showed ability in bumpers and is one to watch in the betting now up in trip off a basement mark on her handicap debut, with her stable in fine form.

5/1

Form: 05-783

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
0-7 but he's dropped 11lb since tackling handicaps and took a step forward when third of 11 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in December, having been upped in trip; could be involved.
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Verdict Starting price

8

18th Mar 2026

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

14:15 Huntingdon

Call Your Bluff

10st 13lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

0-8 but he's dropped 11lb since tackling handicaps and took steps forward on last two starts when third of 11 at Hereford (3m2f, soft) and second of nine at Doncaster (extended 3m, good to soft); ridden all season by Cameron Johnstone-Baker; again in serious each-way contention.

7/2

2nd

7

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Call Your Bluff

11st 2lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

0-7 but he's dropped 11lb since tackling handicaps and took a step forward when third of 11 at Hereford (3m1f, soft) in December, having been upped in trip; could be involved.

5/2

11/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-342P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
No match for the winner when second of three on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December and pulled up at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) since; improvement is necessary in first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

7th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 119y

Class 5

13:42 Hereford

Fox Cottage

11st 2lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Eight-race maiden and he's yet to come close, but weakened only from before the last when 24l third of nine at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; the cheekpieces are retained; not ruled out.

13/2

3rd

4

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Fox Cottage

11st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

No match for the winner when second of three on handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in December and pulled up at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) since; improvement is necessary in first-time cheekpieces.

11/1

4th

2

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

Fox Cottage

11st 4lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Brings the least convincing profile after heavy defeats in a bumper and three hurdle races (hooded last time).

100/1

Form: PP-14P

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November but soundly beaten when fourth of five at there (2m4f, heavy) in December and pulled up at Fontwell last month; needs to get back on track.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 5

14:33 Stratford

Jewel Eyed Judy

10st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Opened her account at Leicester (2m4f) in November but well below par subsequently, tried in cheekpieces when pulled up at Taunton (3m) 26 days ago; tongue-tie is added now.

20/1

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Jewel Eyed Judy

10st 13lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November off 4lb lower but out of form in her three starts since, with the last two over 3m2f/3m; now has headgear on for the first time.

14/1

4th

6

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Jewel Eyed Judy

11st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Won on reappearance at Leicester (2m4f, soft) in November but soundly beaten when fourth of five at there (2m4f, heavy) in December and pulled up at Fontwell last month; needs to get back on track.

6/1

Form: 4-0P8

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at 25-1 on handicap debut at Hereford (2m, soft) in December; however, there's stamina in his pedigree and it will be interesting to see how he goes in the betting now up in trip in first-time cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

2nd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 5

15:10 Uttoxeter

New Invention

10st 9lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unplaced all six hurdle runs; might improve over fences at some stage but was well beaten when 33-1 for chasing debut at Bangor (3m, good) in March and could be considered only if much stronger in the betting here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers.

14/1

9th

9

31st Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

16:20 Bangor-on-Dee

New Invention

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Forgettable form over hurdles, including three handicaps from 2m to 3m; there's a chance he could turn out better over fences but a watching brief seems best on this first attempt.

12/1

6th

8

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

New Invention

10st 10lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In a respected yard but has offered little in either of his handicaps, at 2m and 3m (latterly with cheekpieces added); hard to make a case.

16/1

Form: 561216 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago but progressive previously with wins at Hexham (2m4f, good) and Musselburgh (3m, soft); could bounce back with a big performance in first-time cheekpieces.
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2

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

You Did

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Brian Ellison

Disappointing at Wetherby (3m, soft) a fortnight ago but progressive previously with wins at Hexham (2m4f, good) and Musselburgh (3m, soft); could bounce back with a big performance in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

6th

5

22nd Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:40 Wetherby

You Did

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Brian Ellison

In better form on his last three starts, winning at Hexham (2m4f, good) and more recently Musselburgh (3m, soft), with a good effort at Market Rasen (2m7f, good to soft) separating them; up another 4lb but may be able to eke out more and he's a contender.

6/4

Form: -6366P

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bred to stay and a market check is advised in first-time cheekpieces; however, she was pulled up at 40-1 on recent handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) and needs to leave that form miles behind.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 5

14:30 Catterick

Pearl Smoke

10st 8lb

J: Megan Fox

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Lightly raced 5yo who is one to watch in the betting but she's been pulled up at 40-1 and 50-1 in her first two handicaps (2m4f/3m, heavy/good to soft) and a transformation is needed.

50/1

5

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Pearl Smoke

11st 5lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bred to stay and a market check is advised in first-time cheekpieces; however, she was pulled up at 40-1 on recent handicap debut at Leicester (2m4f, heavy) and needs to leave that form miles behind.

33/1

6

20th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Pearl Smoke

11st 3lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Showed nothing more than minor promise in three maiden/novice hurdles last year (2m-2m3f) but should have some improvement to come in handicaps and her pedigree suggests the increased emphasis on stamina here will suit.

12/1

Form: 8P/5PP

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
9yo who is 0-10; pulled up in November in first two handicaps; wind surgery since and a visor is added; hard to fancy.
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9

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Kilnacarra

11st 0lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Jessica Bedi

9yo who is 0-10; pulled up in November in first two handicaps; wind surgery since and a visor is added; hard to fancy.

100/1

Form: 0-P43P

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Popped up with 40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December; not ruled out each-way but pulled up back at Wetherby (3m, soft) and she's now 0-11; others arrive with less to prove.
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8

19th Mar 2026

Good

3m 3f 9y

Class 5

16:10 Sedgefield

Fancy Nancy Pants

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Philip Kirby

40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby in December but unable to reproduce that form and she's now 0-13; others make greater appeal.

33/1

5th

9

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Fancy Nancy Pants

10st 2lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Philip Kirby

Ten-race maiden; creditable third at Wetherby in December (3m, soft) but a bit to prove having been pulled up on both starts since.

20/1

10

5th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:40 Doncaster

Fancy Nancy Pants

10st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Philip Kirby

Popped up with 40-1 third of 16 at Wetherby (3m, soft) in December; not ruled out each-way but pulled up back at Wetherby (3m, soft) and she's now 0-11; others arrive with less to prove.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £16.40
Straight Forecast £15.05
Tricast £69.49
Trifecta £95.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Call Your Bluff

Daily Mail:

New Invention

D Express:

Harley's Pride

SPOTLIGHT:

You Did

POSTDATA:

Call Your Bluff

The Times:

Call Your Bluff

Telegraph:

Call Your Bluff

The Guardian:

Call Your Bluff

Daily Mirror:

Call Your Bluff

The Sun:

Call Your Bluff

The Star:

Call Your Bluff

Daily Record:

Call Your Bluff