February 22 / 14.25 Doncaster

14.25

Good

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Challenger Stayers Series Final)

  • Prize money: £6125.96
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier For The Challenger Stayers Series Final)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: F-P872 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Having struggled on her three starts last year she got back on track when second at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; should be fine on good going and she's a key player if repeating that latest form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

7/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 434

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Left his first two rules runs miles behind when fourth in a maiden here (2m3f, good) last month; this 3m point winner is open to further improvement now back up in trip on handicap debut; market check advised.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:32 Newcastle

Lepashe

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sam Allwood

prominent on outer, jumped slightly right 3rd, in touch with leaders 5th

4/1

3rd

3

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:32 Newcastle

Lepashe

11st 1lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Sam Allwood

prominent on outer, jumped slightly right 3rd, in touch with leaders 5th

4/1

6th

7

15th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

12:23 Southwell

Lepashe

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Continues to operate some way below the level of early 2023's peak Doncaster hurdles form, placing but still beaten 23l on last month's return to chasing (3m); down another 2lb but not as persuasive as most.

7/1

Form: 1-44SU

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Has something to prove regarding his current form having failed to shine this season; however, this two-time novice hurdle winner (3m1f/2m7f, good to soft/good) could appreciate the return to hurdles (from fences), and he's not written off for his top stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

24th May 2023

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Warwick

Grace A Vous Enki

11st 12lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

Last season was disappointing but he took a good step back in the right direction when third at Doncaster (3m, good) in February, despite racing rather lazily, and remains on a good mark.

7/2

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:25 Doncaster

Grace A Vous Enki

11st 6lb

J: Bryony Frost

T: Paul Nicholls

Has something to prove regarding his current form having failed to shine this season; however, this two-time novice hurdle winner (3m1f/2m7f, good to soft/good) could appreciate the return to hurdles (from fences), and he's not written off for his top stable.

6/1

5

2nd Jan 2023

Soft

3m 4f 102y

Class 3

15:00 Plumpton

Grace A Vous Enki

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Dual chase winner in France but has performed poorly in his two runs over British fences, latterly at Ludlow in November; on his return to hurdling he slipped up during the early stages; ground will be fine and he'll probably stay the trip, but he needs to turn things around.

10/1

Form: 12-URP

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Went close off this mark at Exeter last February but he looked very unenthusiastic in the autumn on his first two chase starts, and was pulled up at Warwick last time when back over hurdles; major turnaround needed.
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Verdict Starting price

2

1st Mar 2024

Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

16:45 Newbury

Young Butler

11st 10lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

chased clear leader, lost ground before 6th

4/1

1st

10

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Young Butler

10st 6lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Record of 3-9 over hurdles for Emma Lavelle and was nicely on top in the finish over 3m at Kempton the final time (May; ground was good but he's effective on soft); since changed hands for £21,000; has his quirks but likely to win more races for his respected new yard.

10/1

Form: 0-5P34 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

14 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
14yo front-runner who wasn't at his best at Plumpton last time but didn't run badly in fourth, and prior to that he was a good third over this C&D (good) under regular partner Victoria Malzard; has run really well on all three visits to Doncaster and he's capable of a bold bid.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

22nd Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:25 Doncaster

Kansas City Chief

12st 0lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Oliver Sherwood

led, joined 3rd, led again 3 out (usual 4 out), headed and mistake last (usual 2 out), weakened run-in

4/1

4th

1

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

15:15 Plumpton

Kansas City Chief

12st 0lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Oliver Sherwood

Three wins for Neil Mullholland last season, including dominant C&D (good to soft) success under regular partner Victoria Malzard; very long in the tooth now but proved he retains significant ability when rallying third at Doncaster (3m, good) last month; must be considered.

8/1

3rd

6

29th Dec 2022

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

13:55 Doncaster

Kansas City Chief

11st 3lb

J: Miss Victoria Malzard

T: Oliver Sherwood

13yo who won three times under Victoria Malzard last season and is now 1lb below his last winning mark; however, he hasn't been at his best on either run this term (pulled up last time) and needs to raise his game.

16/1

Form: -3P325

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who was a creditable second at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) in December and heavy ground may have been too much when well beaten at Warwick last month; possible contender now back on a better surface.
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Verdict Starting price

5

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

12:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Paricolor

11st 11lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Without a win since late 2021 and was struggling for form when last seen; needs a major turnaround in another change of headgear.

14/1

5

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

12:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Paricolor

11st 11lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Without a win since late 2021 and was struggling for form when last seen; needs a major turnaround in another change of headgear.

14/1

5th

2

15th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

15:30 Ffos Las

Paricolor

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Pipe

Has nine hurdle wins on his CV but last success was in December 2021 and he's been pulled up in both runs this spring; mark continues to fall and conditions are no problem but he needs a major turnaround; equipment removed.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 007PP-

Last run: 340 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Very talented in his 2020 prime but struggled last March on final two runs for Gordon Elliott and changed hands for £3,000 last May; probably best watched on this stable debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

6th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

16:18 Uttoxeter

Column Of Fire

11st 8lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Simon Edwards

Formerly a very useful hurdler for Gordon Elliott; nothing like so good these days, and no encouragement in three runs pointing this year; best watched.

33/1

2

22nd Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:25 Doncaster

Column Of Fire

11st 11lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: John Groucott

Very talented in his 2020 prime but struggled last March on final two runs for Gordon Elliott and changed hands for £3,000 last May; probably best watched on this stable debut.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £20.00
Straight Forecast £22.80
Trifecta £91.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Paricolor

Daily Mirror:

Midnightreflection

SPOTLIGHT:

Kansas City Chief

Telegraph:

Lepashe

RP Ratings:

Grace A Vous Enki

D Express:

Lepashe

WEST COUNTRY:

Paricolor

The Times:

Paricolor

The Guardian:

Paricolor

The Star:

Midnightreflection

Daily Record:

Midnightreflection

POSTDATA:

Kansas City Chief

Daily Mail:

Kansas City Chief