February 27 / 15.57 Doncaster

15.57

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Virgin Bet Doncaster Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £28.10
  • Place: £6.10

Form: 6-P3FF

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
8yo who is lightly raced for his age; he's fallen over fences this winter on his first two chase starts and remains a maiden but before those he kept on for an encouraging third over hurdles at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); not ruled out each-way now back in this sphere.
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13

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

16:42 Newbury

Swift Jet

11st 6lb

J: David Bass

T: Richard Phillips

Bounced back from two falls over fences to win pretty much as he liked over hurdles at Doncaster (3m, good to soft); this looks a better race and he's 7lb higher, but this gelding hasn't had a lot of racing.

15/2

1st

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Swift Jet

11st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

8yo who is lightly raced for his age; he's fallen over fences this winter on his first two chase starts and remains a maiden but before those he kept on for an encouraging third over hurdles at Ludlow (3m, good to soft); not ruled out each-way now back in this sphere.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 765641

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three handicap runs, filling fourth of 16 at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) last month and winning conditionals' race at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last week; relished the stiff finish last time and today's extra yardage could prompt further improvement; escapes penalty.
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3rd

1

19th May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

18:50 Hexham

Scairp Dubh

12st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Got off the mark over hurdles at Carlisle in February and made a winning chase debut over C&D (good) 17 days ago; only four of the 13 managed to complete but a 3lb rise may not be enough to stop him following up.

4/5

1st

2

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Scairp Dubh

11st 10lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won a novice handicap hurdle at Carlisle in February (2m3f, soft); creditable second over 3m at Doncaster next time but was disappointing with cheekpieces tried at Musselburgh last time (3m, good to soft; reportedly never travelled); headgear retained for chase debut.

10/1

11th

11

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

16:30 Musselburgh

Scairp Dubh

10st 9lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Won at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) last month on third handicap start and 14l second of seven at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) 13 days later; kept to a similar trip, today's sharper track could be a positive, and this lightly raced 6yo wears first-time cheekpieces; remains open to improvement.

12/1

Form: 35-166

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last May following wind surgery; soundly beaten in sixth on both starts towards the end of last year but may have needed the first outing, and soft going might not have suited last time; not written off with better ground forecast this afternoon.
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4

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

12:30 Huntingdon

Geordie Night

11st 5lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nick Kent

Exposed and only 1-13 over hurdles, while his latest third at Doncaster three months ago is nothing to shout about; however, as a winner off 1lb higher 12 months ago (2m7f, good) he commands respect.

6/1

3rd

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Geordie Night

11st 6lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

Won at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last May following wind surgery; soundly beaten in sixth on both starts towards the end of last year but may have needed the first outing, and soft going might not have suited last time; not written off with better ground forecast this afternoon.

14/1

Form: /0-4P8 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner (good) who ran okay when fourth of six on hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) in November; well beaten on both starts since (2m5f/2m3f, soft) but there's stamina in his family and he could be a different proposition now up in trip and back on better ground in a first-time tongue-tie on his handicap debut; monitor the betting.
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4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Less Destiny Star

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper scorer; had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort, finishing 5l third and one place behind Star Turn, over C&D (good to soft) last month in only his second handicap attempt; warrants respect off same mark, with a step forward possible.

5/1

3rd

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Less Destiny Star

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bumper winner; remote when fourth on handicap debut at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February but was given a wind op last month and remains open to improvement over hurdles for his respected stable.

14/1

4th

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Less Destiny Star

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Course bumper winner (good) who ran okay when fourth of six on hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) in November; well beaten on both starts since (2m5f/2m3f, soft) but there's stamina in his family and he could be a different proposition now up in trip and back on better ground in a first-time tongue-tie on his handicap debut; monitor the betting.

8/1

Form: 5-2371

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Third of 16 at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November on second handicap start and bounced back from lesser run to win at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; has also shown promise elsewhere; her useful dam stayed 3m and is related to stayers and she could have more to offer now up in trip.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:30 Hexham

Highbury Hill

11st 10lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nigel Hawke

Off the mark at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) in January; inconsistent, however, and she was tailed off when tried over 3m at Doncaster on latest outing, despite the stamina in her family; connections turn to 7lb claimer.

8/1

5th

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Highbury Hill

11st 10lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Third of 16 at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) in November on second handicap start and bounced back from lesser run to win at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; has also shown promise elsewhere; her useful dam stayed 3m and is related to stayers and she could have more to offer now up in trip.

9/1

1st

5

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

13:00 Chepstow

Highbury Hill

11st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Two good efforts in the autumn included a close third of 11 finishers to Crossbeau over C&D (good to soft) but she finished remote at Uttoxeter (2m4f, soft; has acted on that surface) in December; needs to return to earlier level.

12/1

Form: 45-811

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Well-backed winner when upped in trip on handicap debut at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January and easily followed up in conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last Friday; in a more competitive race today but escapes a penalty for last time and he could be tough to beat.
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5th

5

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mr Griffiths

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Won two of his four handicaps over hurdles and wasn't beaten far when fifth two months ago (over 3m on good); may prefer softer ground but brings potential to his chase career.

13/2

5th

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Mr Griffiths

11st 10lb

J: Mr Freddie Robson

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Launched handicap career with two soft-ground wins over 3m2f this year (one under Freddie Robson); fell when last in action and needs to prove he's fully effective on good ground but could still have significant further improvement to come.

5/2

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Mr Griffiths

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Well-backed winner when upped in trip on handicap debut at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in January and easily followed up in conditionals'/amateurs' handicap at Warwick (3m2f, soft) last Friday; in a more competitive race today but escapes a penalty for last time and he could be tough to beat.

4/5

Form: 34513P

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Worcester (2m7f, good) last August and he's versatile ground-wise; however, he hasn't shone over fences/hurdles on his two starts since and needs to get back on track.
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7th

5

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Pooroldmackley

11st 1lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Won off 4lb lower at Worcester (2m7f, good) last August under usual rider Eleanor Williams but out of form since; needs to be back to his peak.

9/1

9

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Pooroldmackley

10st 11lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won over hurdles at Worcester (2m7f, good) last August and he's versatile ground-wise; however, he hasn't shone over fences/hurdles on his two starts since and needs to get back on track.

33/1

Non-runners

Be The Difference, Jonquilla, Star Vantage

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £191.00
Straight Forecast £146.81
Tricast £2446.53
Trifecta £2686.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mr Griffiths

The Sun:

Scairp Dubh

RP RATINGS:

Mr Griffiths

TOPSPEED:

Mr Griffiths

POSTDATA:

Mr Griffiths

The Times:

Mr Griffiths

Telegraph:

Mr Griffiths

The Guardian:

Mr Griffiths

Daily Mail:

Mr Griffiths

D Express:

Mr Griffiths

Daily Mirror:

Mr Griffiths

The Star:

Mr Griffiths

Daily Record:

Mr Griffiths