November 24 / 13.25 Ascot

13.25

Good To Soft

Give The Gift Of Ascot Membership “Introductory” Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15843
  • 1m 7f 152y
  • Class 2
  • 4 runners
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Give The Gift Of Ascot Membership “Introductory” Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25

Form: 11/1/ D

Last run: 746 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in two bumpers, beating a now 137-rated hurdler on the first occasion; still green but comfortably hammered inferior rivals on his hurdling debut at Kempton when last seen two years ago (2m5f, good); since sidelined with a tendon injury; promising.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

15:05 Aintree

Doddiethegreat

11st 10lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nicky Henderson

Won the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham (3m, good to soft) last March and some respectable runs in Grade 2s this term; wore blinkers when pulled up in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham last month and is back in his usual cheekpieces this afternoon, but he still has something to find.

28/1

3

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Doddiethegreat

11st 10lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

Won the Pertemps Final Handicap over C&D (good to soft) last March and he's performed respectably in Graded races this term, most recently third of six over C&D behind Ma Shantou and Impose Toi (soft; jockey dropped whip after final flight); it's possible he'll produce his best performance of the season now he's back into a bigger field over a C&D that clearly suits, but he'll probably still come up short; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

3rd

4

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:35 Cheltenham

Doddiethegreat

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Won the Pertemps Handicap Final over C&D (good to soft) at the Festival last March; he has something to find with Impose Toi and Strong Leader on the evidence of this season's three outings but he's been running pretty well and the return to Cheltenham may be a positive; not ruled out each-way.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won three of his 20 starts on the Flat and ran up to his best when placed over 1m2f at Windsor (soft) last month; should make a hurdler but lacks the same potential as his rivals.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(5)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

14:57 Ascot

Junkanoo

9st 1lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Gary & Josh Moore

About 7l behind Diamond Bay at Goodwood (1m6f, good) on final Flat run but has since won well with the blinkers back on over hurdles, albeit an ordinary handicap; Ashley Lewis also takes off a handy 7lb; could have some role to play.

8/1

2

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Junkanoo

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Generally disappointing over hurdles since Plumpton novice win (2m, good to soft) in early 2024 and not seen in this sphere since down-the-field finish in Ascot handicap in December; in fairly good form on the Flat this year, though, and his current hurdle mark ought to be workable; market may guide.

5/1

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Form: 71- D

Last run: 278 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham on debut (soft) then ran out a comfortable winner of a juvenile hurdle at Newbury in February (2m, good to firm); that was a poor race and he faces far classier opposition now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 2

15:55 Doncaster

Cloud Dancer

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear, slightly hampered but lost ground 5th, outpaced on turn before 3 out, not fluent 3 out

6/4

4th

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:10 Wincanton

Cloud Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear final 110yds, headway from 3 out, went fourth 2 out, stayed on run-in

5/1

4th

4

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 3

15:10 Wincanton

Cloud Dancer

11st 4lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

held up in rear final 110yds, headway from 3 out, went fourth 2 out, stayed on run-in

5/1

Form: 11-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat good horses in his bumpers at Exeter and Sandown, both on good to soft ground; did well to dig deep and make a winning start over hurdles at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) given how hard he pulled off a slow gallop; potentially very smart.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

Inthewaterside

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

made all, jumped right on occasions, mistake 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well

3/1

1st

4

28th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

15:35 Newbury

Inthewaterside

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

made all, jumped right on occasions, mistake 3 out, ridden after last, kept on well

3/1

3rd

8

30th Nov 2024

Soft

2m 4f 118y

Class 2

13:54 Newbury

Inthewaterside

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

sweating, led, headed after 3 out, lost second after 2 out, kept on

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £34.10
Straight Forecast £18.75
Trifecta £85.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Inthewaterside

RP RATINGS:

Doddiethegreat

POSTDATA:

Inthewaterside

WEST COUNTRY:

Inthewaterside

Telegraph:

Inthewaterside

Daily Mail:

Inthewaterside

D Express:

Inthewaterside

Daily Mirror:

Inthewaterside

Daily Record:

Inthewaterside

LAMBOURN:

Doddiethegreat

The Times:

Doddiethegreat

The Guardian:

Doddiethegreat

The Sun:

Doddiethegreat

The Star:

Doddiethegreat