January 10 / 13.25 Doncaster

13.25

Good To Soft

Download The At The Races App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Download The At The Races App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 769

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a point bumper but beaten between 29l and 37l in her three runs over hurdles, with tongue tied on last two starts and hooded latest; that was four weeks ago and she has had wind surgery since.
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6

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Sammys Guarantee

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Pick of her beaten handicap form rates a step up on that shown when victorious in a Doncaster novice previously (16.5f, good to soft), though can't say she's anything much in hand of her mark now.

14/1

6

17th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

20:05 Aintree

Sammys Guarantee

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Pick of her beaten handicap form rates a step up on that shown when victorious in a Doncaster novice previously (16.5f, good to soft), though can't say she's anything much in hand of her mark now.

14/1

5th

4

25th Mar 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

16:35 Huntingdon

Sammys Guarantee

11st 8lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Improved to win at Doncaster (2m. good to soft) in January; stepped up on that when second on handicap debut at Hereford (2m3f, soft); fell at Chepstow only eight days ago but considered on the earlier form.

3/1

OUR TIP

2/5

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 342-12

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Readily drew 10l clear on hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in October; improved again when second at Kempton (2m, good) in November, form which is a long way ahead of anything else shown by this field.
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1st

3

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Classic King

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Better known as a hurdler and has had some jumping issues over fences (even when he won) but he kept on well for clear second in first-time cheekpieces at Stratford (2m6f, good) six weeks ago and gets another chance off the same mark here.

9/4

2nd

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Classic King

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Scored over fences at Doncaster (2m3f) last term; in good nick without winning over hurdles this season until 17th in Pertemps Hurdle at Cheltenham 16 days ago; back chasing here with cheekpieces fitted and no forlorn hope.

5/2

17th

10

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Classic King

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Did well at 2m3f-2m5f when reverting to hurdles for his last three starts last season; not quite so good this term and he did not shout stamina when upped to 3m for last two outings; others have more compelling claims.

25/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 21-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Close second of 17 in Kempton bumper on debut last March and went one better at Plumpton (also on soft) the following month; 17l defeat on hurdle debut at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) did not live up to that promise but she still showed enough to be a serious each-way contender today.
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6th

8

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:45 Fakenham

Linda Moon

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Bumper winner who is 0-8 over hurdles, albeit in the frame six times; better than her finishing position would suggest at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month, but she still needs to find more to get her head in front; tongue-tie returns.

16/1

6th

8

19th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 1y

Class 3

14:45 Fakenham

Linda Moon

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Bumper winner who is 0-8 over hurdles, albeit in the frame six times; better than her finishing position would suggest at Wincanton (2m4f, good to soft) last month, but she still needs to find more to get her head in front; tongue-tie returns.

16/1

5th

1

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 4

15:45 Wincanton

Linda Moon

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Consistent mare who was only collared late on when trying this far for the first time at Taunton; just 1lb higher.

7/2

Form: 060

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 40l in his bumper and both starts over hurdles.
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5

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:48 Fontwell

West Hill Shadow

11st 4lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Showed first significant promise when 200-1 fourth at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January, his third hurdle start, but never looked dangerous there and needs to improve again here.

16/1

5

25th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:48 Fontwell

West Hill Shadow

11st 4lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Showed first significant promise when 200-1 fourth at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January, his third hurdle start, but never looked dangerous there and needs to improve again here.

16/1

4th

10

10th Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:25 Doncaster

West Hill Shadow

11st 4lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Beaten about 40l in his bumper and both starts over hurdles.

100/1

Form: 6B

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m4f Flat winner (fair form); showed modest form on hurdle debut over C&D (good; hooded) and brought down at the first at Sedgefield (tongue tied) on Boxing Day, so needs better form and better luck.
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6th

9

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

20:00 Leicester

Lawmans Blis

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second start for this stable (and second run since wind surgery) at Catterick (1m4f, good) last month and did best of those from off the pace when fourth in a classified at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 11 days ago; stepping back up in trip looks a good move and he's a contender.

4/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Joey Ramsden

Won on his second stable start (and second run since wind surgery) in 14-runner handicap at Catterick (1m4f) last month, getting up late having lost a lot of ground when hampered around half a mile out; big player here.

3/1

14

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lawmans Blis

9st 10lb

T: Joey Ramsden

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12,000euros 3yo; ninth foal; half-brother to winners Glencassley (bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle) and Nana Joan (bumper); dam 2m/2m3f hurdle winner, half-sister to Velka Pardubicka winner Registana and useful German chaser up to 3m1f Registano; may be one for later on.
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4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:05 Huntingdon

Glenvango

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Well beaten over today's trip in his first two handicaps; addition of cheekpieces needs to make a massive difference.

25/1

4

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:05 Huntingdon

Glenvango

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Sam Allwood

Well beaten over today's trip in his first two handicaps; addition of cheekpieces needs to make a massive difference.

25/1

7

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

14:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Glenvango

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Couldn't raise his modest profile when tailed off on handicap debut (2m3f, good to soft) and was weak in the betting.

25/1

Form: 4-805

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two bumpers in the spring and tailed off at 40-1 in his two runs over hurdles; best watched for now.
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6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Mollys Third Man

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor.

25/1

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

17:50 Stratford

Mollys Third Man

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Pulled up in both his handicaps (2m3f and 3m1f) and wore cheekpieces in the latter; now goes in a visor.

25/1

Form: 05

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
33-1 and 40-1 in his two bumpers, finishing closer when front-running at Hereford (good) last time but this still needs a transformation; has jumpers in the family.
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6

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

Fixed Wing

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

led, headed 5th, soon ridden, dropped to rear 6th

40/1

6

31st Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:35 Stratford

Fixed Wing

11st 0lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

led, headed 5th, soon ridden, dropped to rear 6th

40/1

9th

12

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Fixed Wing

10st 5lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Unplaced in nine attempts and beaten a long way at Stratford (2m6f, sound surface) on his last two starts.

33/1

Form: 6-60

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor promise from a bumper and two runs over hurdles.
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7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Uttoxeter

Dexperado

10st 8lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Nick Kent

0-10 and has been off for 14 months since coming in a below-par sixth in 3m Southwell handicap hurdle; not easy to warm to.

14/1

6th

3

17th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell

Dexperado

11st 9lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Nick Kent

Launched handicap career with two close seconds at Market Rasen (2m4f, good to soft/heavy) last spring but has not been in the same form on his three outings this season, most recently when upped to 3m in January; needs to up his game.

13/2

5th

5

23rd Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

15:50 Wetherby

Dexperado

11st 5lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

midfield, some headway when not fluent 3 out, kept on, never on terms

8/1

Form: 1010-P C

Last run: 98 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won two of his four bumpers and has plenty of jumpers in his pedigree, but he made early mistakes when pulled up before four out on hurdling debut at Bangor (2m, soft) in October; off since, due to be back on better ground and cheekpieces are enlisted.
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4th

2

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Dino Bellagio

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

Made all in a big field here (2m) last July and he's on a handy mark on last season's best efforts; however, he's been well beaten on both outings this year and needs to turn things around.

7/1

5th

6

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

16:37 Chester

Dino Bellagio

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Donald McCain

Made all to win by 5l on heavy ground here (1m6f) in September and will warrant consideration if conditions become similarly testing today but his seasonal debut was disappointing and he's not one to rely upon.

20/1

3rd

3

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Nottingham

Dino Bellagio

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Donald McCain

Two-time bumper winner (soft/good) who made all in Flat handicaps on Tapeta (1m6f) and turf (2m, heavy) in the second half of last year; ended last season on a low note but he still has scope for further progress and needs watching in market on his return.

4/1

Form: 7-9

Last run: 94 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hooded but raced freely when suffering heavy defeats in maiden hurdles at Stratford (hampered two out) in April and Uttoxeter (also 2m on good to soft) in October; stablemate of Jean De Monts.
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5th

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Telefenney

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent, weakened approaching last

15/8

5th

6

9th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

20:20 Stratford

Telefenney

10st 13lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Marked improvement when winning over C&D 19 days ago, reportedly benefiting from a break; up 8lb but still has time to do better.

15/8

1st

10

21st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Telefenney

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Unexposed after only four hurdling starts but was beaten about 25l when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, soft) in February and her tendency to race too freely remains a concern; 1lb wrong here.

25/1

Form: 79

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Raced freely and weakened when well held in bumpers at Huntingdon (good) in May and Ludlow (soft; made most) in December; wind surgery in between.
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10

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Platenium

11st 1lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Sam England

Won at Uttoxeter in October and good third at Newcastle later that month; however, he's been well beaten on his last two starts and needs to turn things around now in blinkers; cheekpieces were given a go last time.

14/1

Form: 9

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sixth of 14 in 2m Flat race (good ground) last April on his only run in France; 15-2 for British/hurdle debut over C&D (good) in early December but tailed off in a nine-runner field; stable runs two.
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9

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:05 Ludlow

Jean De Monts

10st 2lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Signs of ability in a 2m Flat race in France; has shown pretty much nothing in three hurdle races for this yard (latest in a tongue-tie) but he's a dark one now sent over fences for his handicap debut and raised significantly in distance; market needs a check.

5/2

6th

4

27th Jan 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:23 Uttoxeter

Jean De Monts

11st 8lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Sixth of 14 in 2m Flat race last April on his only run in France; 15-2 for British/hurdle debut at Doncaster last month but he finished tailed off and it was the same story back at that track two weeks ago; still early days in this sphere but he needs a transformation with tongue-tie added.

66/1

Form: 8-23P9

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in her final two bumpers; still went off at 200-1 and 150-1 in her two runs over hurdles and didn't accomplish enough to be taken seriously in this sphere just yet, but there was some headway before she weakened badly from two out at Southwell last time.
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8th

16

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Gladys Eva Jane

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

Showed some ability in bumpers but yet to be placed after seven hurdling starts; soundly beaten at Stratford (2m, good to firm) on latest outing six weeks ago and effectively on same mark here.

66/1

9th

16

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Gladys Eva Jane

10st 2lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Jake Thomas Coulson

towards rear

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.30
Straight Forecast £21.89
Trifecta £167.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Classic King

The Star:

Linda Moon

WEST COUNTRY:

Platenium

RP RATINGS:

Classic King

TOPSPEED:

Classic King

POSTDATA:

Classic King

The Times:

Classic King

Telegraph:

Classic King

The Guardian:

Classic King

Daily Mail:

Classic King

D Express:

Classic King

Daily Mirror:

Classic King

The Sun:

Classic King

Daily Record:

Classic King