December 09 / 13.40 Doncaster

13.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Follow At The Races On Twitter Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38

Form: 2-2254

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in both bumper starts; filled same position on his hurdling debut at Perth (2m, good) and he's run to a similar level at Aintree (2m4f) and Hereford (2m) since; now goes handicapping over 3m but he has stayed on well in all of his hurdle runs and he needs a close look.
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17

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

The Kniphand

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Two small-field wins this term, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; rallied since for third at Uttoxeter (soft) and second at Doncaster (good), leaving the strong impression over 3m2f last time that he has stamina reserves; up 2lb but makes each-way appeal.

11/1

17

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

The Kniphand

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Two small-field wins this term, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; rallied since for third at Uttoxeter (soft) and second at Doncaster (good), leaving the strong impression over 3m2f last time that he has stamina reserves; up 2lb but makes each-way appeal.

11/1

2nd

14

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

The Kniphand

10st 7lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Won well under Finn Lambert over about 3m in small fields at Southwell (good) in October and Doncaster (good to soft) in December, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; up 4lb to this mark when a creditable, rallying third on soft at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; has more to give over this sort of trip and may well revert to winning ways.

10/1

Form: /6-321 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on his third attempt over hurdles when making all in a Huntingdon maiden (3m1f, good) on his return last month; that was a good opportunity in a small field but he won easily and is open to more progress on this handicap debut; key player.
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5th

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Armchair Farmer

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scored twice at about 3m as a novice hurdler last term but badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance.

8/1

5th

9

24th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Armchair Farmer

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Scored twice at about 3m as a novice hurdler last term but badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent for 12 months; the betting may prove best guide to expectations on belated reappearance.

8/1

4th

2

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

15:50 Huntingdon

Armchair Farmer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

led, hit 5th, went clear 6th, much reduced lead 8th, ridden and headed before 2 out, hung right and weakened run-in, lost two places towards finish

5/2

Form: 7P3-42

Last run: 28 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher over fences (2m7f, good) for Paul Nicholls last November but was disappointing in three of his last four runs for that yard; back from a break with second at Southwell (3m) on stable debut last month but was beaten 11l and he needs more on this return to hurdling; new headgear.
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7

6th Mar 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

13:15 Southwell

Roque It

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

in touch with leaders, mistake 6th, not fluent when towards rear 9th, reminder after 9th, dropped to last 10th, soon pushed along, ridden and well behind when pulled up before 13th

12/1

1

9th Dec 2022

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

13:40 Doncaster

Roque It

12st 0lb

J: Lewis Dobb

T: L J Morgan

Won off 1lb higher over fences (2m7f, good) for Paul Nicholls last November but was disappointing in three of his last four runs for that yard; back from a break with second at Southwell (3m) on stable debut last month but was beaten 11l and he needs more on this return to hurdling; new headgear.

6/1

Form: /864-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Good-ground bumper winner, who has been beaten 14l or more in his three hurdle runs (1m7f/2m3f) but he has plenty of stamina in his useful pedigree and is a possible improver upped to 3m on his handicap debut; one to keep an eye on.
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10th

1

2nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 118y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

Revasser

12st 0lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

Pulled up in his two most recent handicaps (over hurdles and fences) and a recent 10l second in a Southwell maiden hurdle (2m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, retained today) came in a race that took little winning; lots to prove back up in trip with further rain not ideal.

10/1

2nd

10

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:35 Southwell

Revasser

11st 7lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Lucy Wadham

prominent

13/2

5

10th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Kempton

Revasser

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Coleman

T: Lucy Wadham

Only beaten about 2l when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Fakenham (2m7f, good to soft) on New Year's Day and was pulled up early the next time when sent off favourite; interesting now sent over fences, as a close relative of the stable's good chaser Le Reve.

7/1

Form: 4-1111

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Progressive front-runner who has won 2m5f handicaps (good) in her last four starts; up another 6lb but she kept on really well when beating 14 rivals at Exeter last month and could find more improvement on this step up to 3m; strongly respected.
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3

29th Sep 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:50 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

11st 10lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with two good efforts in Class 2 events this summer, the latter on slower-than-ideal ground over C&D last month, and looks the one to beat in this easier race.

Evs

10

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 2

16:30 Newton Abbot

The Height Of Fame

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Gained two of her six wins over C&D (all were on good ground); returned from break with good third (just behind My Chiquita) at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month and is still on a workable mark (even from 1lb out of the weights) but the forecast rain is a worry.

5/1

7

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

The Height Of Fame

10st 3lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Keiran Burke

Not without hope back on good ground as they were strong handicaps on too soft a surface when below par the last twice.

12/1

Form: 5-2276

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on handicap debut at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in July but after a break she's not come close to that form in two runs this autumn; overall record now stands at 0-7 and has something to prove at this new trip.
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4th

17

10th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Young Moloney

11st 1lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish; runner-up in Cartmel handicap (2m6f, good) in July on second run for current trainer, but has fared less well both starts since; needs to bounce back.

16/1

6

9th Dec 2022

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

13:40 Doncaster

Young Moloney

10st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Daragh Bourke

Runner-up on handicap debut at Cartmel (2m6f, good) in July but after a break she's not come close to that form in two runs this autumn; overall record now stands at 0-7 and has something to prove at this new trip.

20/1

6th

10

29th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

12:35 Ayr

Young Moloney

10st 3lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Daragh Bourke

Good second in a Cartmel handicap in July (2m6f, good) but well beaten at Newcastle this month on only run since; a bit to prove.

16/1

Non-runners

Revasser, The Height Of Fame, Young Moloney

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Payout
Exacta £2.80
Straight Forecast £2.95
Trifecta £4.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

The Height Of Fame

SPOTLIGHT:

Armchair Farmer

RP Ratings:

The Kniphand

D Express:

Revasser

Telegraph:

Roque It

POSTDATA:

Armchair Farmer

Daily Mirror:

Armchair Farmer

The Star:

Armchair Farmer

Daily Record:

Armchair Farmer

WEST COUNTRY:

The Height Of Fame

The Times:

The Height Of Fame

The Guardian:

The Height Of Fame

Daily Mail:

The Height Of Fame