December 02 / 13.31 Doncaster

13.31

Good

Allied Massarellas Cash & Carry Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5809.1
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Allied Massarellas Cash & Carry Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 51319- C

Last run: 273 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
It was a winnable race he landed on at Newcastle in February (2m4f, good; 4lb lower) but he can be excused his subsequent defeat in new blinkers which he's not sported in any of his subsequent Flat runs (close up in the latest over 1m4f in April); lacks a run and, even if on his game, this might be too tough.
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4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

4th

1

9th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 3

12:07 Kelso

Clear White Light

12st 0lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th

16/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 5

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Clear White Light

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ewan Whillans

First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better.

33/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: P57-35 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped on his high-profile exploits in 2021; last season never got going but the signs were better when third at Aintree in May and some of the yard's inmates have needed their first run back, so there's good reason to expect better from him than at Kempton 19 days ago; respected.
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6th

3

11th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

17:00 Chepstow

Soaring Glory

11st 10lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

2021 was his year when winning valuable handicaps at Newbury and Ascot; now on a losing run of 12 and last season was mostly a washout; has to turn a corner but he's very well handicapped.

6/1

16th

6

17th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 58y

Class 2

14:25 Ascot

Soaring Glory

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Successful in two notable handicaps in 2021, one of them here, and looks well treated on that smart form; however, he's on an 11-race losing sequence and had no obvious excuses when only fifth of the seven finishers at Kempton just after Christmas.

16/1

Form: 354-23 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Made hay in juvenile hurdles last season and added three on the Flat to his tally this summer; back from a break to continue his good work with placed efforts in Fontwell/Plumpton handicaps (2m3f/2m4f) but that's come at a small cost ratings-wise and he might just be vulnerable.
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3rd

4

14th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

Class 3

14:40 Salisbury

Mr Freedom

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Sheena West

Six-time Flat winner who scored a fifth win on turf when taking Sandown handicap (1m6f, good) off 2lb lower in July 2024; also a multiple winner over hurdles who was on the premises when taking heavy last-flight fall at Plumpton just over one year ago; interesting to see how he goes in the market ahead of this comeback.

13/2

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

17:15 Plumpton

Mr Freedom

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Gained two of his five hurdle wins at this track and was second in Sussex Champion Hurdle here (2m, good) just over a year ago; returned from seven-month break with encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, good; form working out well) in March and has slipped to a workable mark; can make presence felt.

7/1

5

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

17:15 Plumpton

Mr Freedom

11st 3lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

Gained two of his five hurdle wins at this track and was second in Sussex Champion Hurdle here (2m, good) just over a year ago; returned from seven-month break with encouraging third at Bangor (2m3f, good; form working out well) in March and has slipped to a workable mark; can make presence felt.

7/1

Form: 5251-3 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won twice as a juvenile hurdler; back from a break he finished third on the Flat and filled the same placing on his return to hurdling in a 2m handicap at Plumpton (good to soft); 2lb lower for this but in a stronger race.
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7th

3

(18)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:10 Newcastle (AW)

Spartan Army

8st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Alan King

Flat form took off again last winter with the switch to AW, winning three in a row before his creditable third at Newcastle on finals day, all over 2m; ran respectably on turf in April on latest outing; each-way claims.

11/1

19

(7)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

19:15 Ascot

Spartan Army

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Reserve; won three in a row over 2m on AW early this year; has run well in defeat the last twice, most recently travelling well when finishing fifth back on turf at Newbury (2m, good to soft); he may benefit from this drop back in distance and could give a good account.

25/1

5th

5

(5)

19th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

15:45 Newbury

Spartan Army

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

disputed lead early, headed and prominent after 1f

5/1

Form: 293552 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Seven-time hurdle winner who is consistent in the main; ran well at Wetherby last time (no excuses) but that made it ten defeats on the trot and his handicap mark hasn't moved very far.
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8th

7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:43 Cartmel

Hurricane Ali

11st 4lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Seven-time hurdle winner; only his third run over fences when second here a month ago but never went a yard here on Saturday and was pulled up in this new aids combination.

12/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

17:05 Cartmel

Hurricane Ali

11st 12lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

9yo whose losing sequence goes all the way back to September 2022 but he returned to form when second over C&D (soft) last month and is also fine on good ground; a tongue-tie is added; possible player.

9/2

5

21st Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:45 Cartmel

Hurricane Ali

10st 8lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: James Moffatt

Seven-time hurdle winner who was useful on good ground in his prime; launched chasing career with two very respectable runs here (2m1f/2m5f) in May and was not disgraced in competitive 2m6f handicap hurdle here on Saturday (albeit finishing behind Sea The Clouds); could have a say.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21U7-5 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Only 3lb above his last winning mark; it was a strong handicap in which he struggled on final start of last season and it was a likeable return at Musselburgh (Class 3 over 1m7f; good to soft), a run that could well bring him on; Brian Hughes replaces his regular 10lb claimer, so at the weights he has plenty more on his plate.
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1

31st Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Worcester

Collingham

12st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Eight-time hurdle winner, the last two in claimers in the spring; his three chase starts haven't been devoid of promise but he was only sixth of nine at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last time and needs something extra.

33/1

6th

4

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Collingham

11st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Latest two wins were in claiming hurdles for another yard; last of four over fences on yard debut and then fifth of seven over hurdles; opposable.

20/1

5

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Worcester

Collingham

10st 8lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Latest two wins were in claiming hurdles for Archie Watson; last of four over fences on recent stable debut but didn't run at all badly; this is a warm handicap, however.

16/1

Form: 43-V77 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury.
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7th

5

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:31 Doncaster

Oakley

11st 2lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

Not had much racing since his last win off a 5lb higher mark in March 2022; now a 10yo and he was beaten a long way out on his return from a break at Newbury.

25/1

7th

4

9th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

12:05 Newbury

Oakley

11st 12lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Richard J Bandey

midfield, lost ground before 4th

20/1

7th

1

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Stratford

Oakley

12st 0lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard J Bandey

prominent

5/1

Non-runners

Ballybreeze

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.20
Straight Forecast £32.67
Tricast £82.10
Trifecta £142.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Collingham

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballybreeze

RP RATINGS:

Soaring Glory

Daily Record:

Spartan Army

D Express:

Mr Freedom

The Star:

Clear White Light

Telegraph:

Hurricane Ali

POSTDATA:

Collingham

Daily Mirror:

Collingham

The Sun:

Collingham

The Times:

Ballybreeze

The Guardian:

Ballybreeze

Daily Mail:

Ballybreeze

WEST COUNTRY:

Soaring Glory