January 10 / 12.45 Doncaster

12.45

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Betting Better With Sky Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 4f 181y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Betting Better With Sky Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Fell at the last when a close second in an ordinary Irish point in March; sound effort when third to a subsequent winner in Uttoxeter bumper in November (2m, good) and interesting now going hurdling.
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2

15th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

15:10 Huntingdon

Feel Good Inc

11st 12lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Neil Mulholland

Looked an excellent prospect when making a winning hurdling debut in Doncaster maiden (2m4f) in January and wasn't discredited pitched into Grade 2 company when eighth at Haydock (3m) the following month; he remains with potential and holds leading claims back in these calmer waters.

7/4

8th

6

18th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 1

16:25 Haydock

Feel Good Inc

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Neil Mulholland

Every chance when falling at final fence in sole Irish point (3m, soft) and he improved for his bumper debut third (2m, good) when winning a maiden hurdle at Doncaster (2m5f, good to soft) last month; shaped like a stayer last time and could continue to progress now up in trip; a possible.

8/1

1st

4

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

12:45 Doncaster

Feel Good Inc

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Fell at the last when a close second in an ordinary Irish point in March; sound effort when third to a subsequent winner in Uttoxeter bumper in November (2m, good) and interesting now going hurdling.

10/1

8/15

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1-23 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who has run well on both starts over hurdles, last time finishing a close third, well clear of the rest, to a useful sort at Hereford (2m3f, soft); major player.
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2

16th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Worcester

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11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

towards rear, outpaced before 4 out, struggling when slow jump 3 out, soon pulled up

7/2

6th

8

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

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10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Low-mileage 7yo who won three-runner beginners' chase on heavy ground during the winter; probably raced too close to hot pace when weakening fifth in Cartmel race won by Al Zaraqaan last month, and may still have potential.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won an Irish point last April and bought for £70,000 soon after; shaped quite well when runner-up to a previous winner on hurdles debut at Leicester (2m4f, good to soft) and improvement likely.
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3rd

2

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Storminhome

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Suffered a couple of heavy defeats after a long absence but then went very close to a first chase win in first-time blinkers at Southwell (3m, soft) last time, with the winner running well since; remains on a competitive mark and is one to consider if the headgear continues to have a positive effect.

7/4

2nd

2

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:45 Southwell

Storminhome

11st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Well treated on best chase efforts; has suffered a couple of heavy defeats since returning from sizeable layoff but the fitting of blinkers may prompt a resurgence.

13/2

9th

5

16th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 50y

Class 3

16:05 Windsor

Storminhome

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Dan Skelton

Tailed off at Chepstow three weeks ago after an absence and this 9yo needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he's in top hands and is on a dangerous mark; not discounted with the step back up in trip a plus.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bought for £35,000 at Doncaster in May after two sound placed efforts pointing in Ireland earlier last year; interesting on stable/hurdles debut.
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1st

7

12th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

15:00 Wincanton

Oak Creek

11st 6lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom George

towards rear, steady headway after 3 out, pushed along and pressed leaders 2 out, soon led and ridden, kept on well run-in, stayed on

7/2

3rd

4

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

13:40 Ffos Las

Oak Creek

11st 4lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom George

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway before 6th, not fluent when in touch with leaders 2 out, no extra when mistake last

9/4

Form: 4-2

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Has shaped well on both starts in bumpers (debut fourth at Southwell was in a hot race won by Rare Edition) and worth considering on hurdles debut.
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3rd

8

4th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:25 Warwick

Dj Pete

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Has won twice since February but he's very hit and miss, and might be better over shorter.

8/1

6

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

13:40 Chepstow

Dj Pete

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Close second in this race last year; prevailed at Bangor (2m1f, good to soft) most recently, bouncing back from a poor effort and taking record since wearing cheekpieces to 2-4; likely player in the retained headgear.

7/2

1st

5

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Dj Pete

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won narrowly at Ffos Las last month (2m, heavy) but his tailed-off run back there 20 days ago was a reminder of his inconsistency; he's capable, and on this ground, but comes with risks.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 5323-5

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four bumpers and fair fifth despite a couple of jumping errors on hurdles debut at Aintree in December (2m1f, good to soft); now tongue tied; improvement likely and he has an each-way chance.
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5

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:15 Fontwell

Nollyador

11st 6lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Emma Lavelle

led, headed 7th, lost position 10th, not fluent and weakened 12th, pulled up before 3 out

4/1

5

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 135y

Class 4

14:15 Fontwell

Nollyador

11st 6lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Emma Lavelle

Comfortably justified favouritism over hurdles at Hereford (2m6f, good to soft) in February and was reported to have made a respiratory noise when disappointing at Market Rasen last month; 5lb rise has now kicked in but he's still lightly raced for his age and should have a future at this new discipline.

4/1

6th

9

4th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

16:05 Market Rasen

Nollyador

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

It looked more testing than the official good to soft when he comfortably justified favouritism at Hereford nine days ago (2m5f, good to soft); escapes a penalty but he was ridden by a 10lb claimer that day; this looks a deeper race.

5/2

Form: 8-60

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in a bumper and in two races over hurdles; others have much stronger claims.
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6th

12

18th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Celestial Park

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Unplaced in her first six starts but showed the benefit of wind surgery when swooping at Uttoxeter 19 days ago, winning over this trip quite decisively (attracted support); even a 6lb rise still leaves her at the foot of this handicap and no surprise if she followed up.

11/4

1st

11

30th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

19:20 Uttoxeter

Celestial Park

10st 2lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

Maiden; not beaten far on her Market Rasen handicap debut in June but below that level next time; wind surgery since and might have possibilities on the back of that.

14/1

9th

9

3rd Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:45 Southwell

Celestial Park

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Ben Case

took keen hold, prominent

14/1

Form: 79

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown enough in a bumper or a maiden hurdle to suggest he can take this.
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7

15th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

15:45 Chepstow

Kash Tara

11st 2lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Displayed first glimmer of promise over hurdles when plugging on for modest fourth in 2m Southwell maiden in January; probably needs to improve again on today's handicap debut but is with a top stable and can't be ignored.

7/1

4th

5

29th Jan 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:00 Southwell

Kash Tara

11st 2lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

Uncompetitive in a bumper and two hurdles; looks the stable's third string.

33/1

Form: 27

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Creditable efforts in a point (second when fell two out) and a bumper (second of 14) in Ireland but well beaten on his hurdles debut at Market Rasen on Boxing Day (2m, good to soft); the longer trip should suit but improvement needed.
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6th

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Cant Beat History

11st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come.

4/1

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

Form: 9-9P9

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Modest efforts in a bumper and novice/maiden hurdles; best watched.
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12

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

17:30 Hexham

Diamant Sur Canape

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Ewan Whillans

Had some excuses and was not disgraced when seventh at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft) last month but struggled when dropped back to 2m1f for weak selling handicap three weeks later; 12lb wrong here; blinkers added.

33/1

11

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:50 Cartmel

Diamant Sur Canape

10st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ewan Whillans

Unplaced all six hurdling starts but had some excuses and wasn't beaten that far on recent handicap debut at Kelso (2m5f); not out of this if suited by the drop back in trip; hood removed.

12/1

13

23rd May 2023

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 5

20:50 Hexham

Diamant Sur Canape

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Ewan Whillans

Form: 0/9

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and would be a surprise winner.
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6th

10

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 5

15:20 Ffos Las

Whiskey Times

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Katharine Davis

300-1 for all three maiden hurdles and showed very little; 4lb out of the weights, as she is today, when 100-1 for her handicap/chase debut at Warwick (2m4f, good) nine days ago and beaten 37l; no form claims.

100/1

5th

9

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Warwick

Whiskey Times

10st 2lb

J: Mr James Turner

T: Katharine Davis

300-1 for all three maiden hurdles and has shown very little; this is more realistic but is 4lb wrong on her handicap/chase debut.

33/1

11

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 4f 181y

Class 4

12:45 Doncaster

Whiskey Times

11st 3lb

J: Mr Daniel Kyne

T: Katharine Davis

Well beaten in two maiden hurdles and would be a surprise winner.

100/1

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