December 10 / 14.40 Doncaster

14.40

Good

Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £5010.32
  • 2m 3f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Bet Boost At bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 1F-235 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Impressed on chase debut at Exeter (2m3f, good) in April and, having jumped to the left on both starts this autumn, could appreciate this return to a left-handed track; however, hasn't shaped as though a win is imminent.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

21st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:30 Lingfield

Wicked West

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Dr Richard Newland

Returned from break with satisfactory effort in October and arguably ran better than eventual 24l defeat might suggest when fifth at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month; on a good mark now and today's trip-and-ground combination will suit; worth a second look.

11/1

5th

7

20th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

14:25 Exeter

Wicked West

11st 0lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Dr Richard Newland

Below best in two runs this term, despite what his form figures might suggest; successful over C&D (good) in April but he's now 5lb higher in a deeper contest and taking on some very interesting rivals.

16/1

Form: 1P1-P7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Pulled up over hurdles in May and tailed off on chase debut three weeks ago on his sole run since; something to prove but this two-time hurdle winner (2m4f, good) is in top hands and things could click again at some point; wears a first-time tongue-tie.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Full Of Light

10st 8lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

0-10 over fences; gave good account when fourth at Hereford (2m, good) in November but his overall record is not persuasive, and he was safely held on latest outing two months ago.

25/1

7th

8

18th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:15 Stratford

Full Of Light

10st 9lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Rob Summers

held up in rear, headway 5th, not fluent 6th, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 32-451 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Capitalised on a career-low mark when winning at Catterick (2m3f, soft) last month on his second stable start; back up 6lb here but he remains well treated on his old form (including good-ground wins); respected.
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4

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Getaway Luv

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three wins from 2m-2m3f last season (good/soft); below his last winning mark but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Aintree ten days ago.

12/1

4

27th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 34y

Class 3

16:40 Cartmel

Getaway Luv

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Three wins from 2m-2m3f last season (good/soft); below his last winning mark but needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat at Aintree ten days ago.

12/1

9

17th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Getaway Luv

10st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Six-time chase winner, the last twice off today's mark; probably not ideally suited by heavy ground when respectable fifth in series final at Carlisle (2m4f) last month but others appeal more all the same.

10/1

Form: 6-3241 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Carlisle's stiff 2m4f on good to soft ground proved to be too far in October but he won over 2m4f at Huntingdon (good going) last month in a first-time tongue-tie (retained); has raced just four times over fences and this 7yo could have more to offer; he's one to consider.
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6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

The first of his two chase wins (from 19 attempts) was over C&D in 2022 and he was runner-up back here on reappearance this term; ran respectably at Southwell last time and should figure prominently in this field.

6/1

6th

10

2nd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:25 Huntingdon

Maninsane

11st 2lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

towards rear

6/1

4th

10

26th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

13:05 Southwell

Maninsane

11st 8lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bit of a mixed bag since winning off 11lb higher here (2m, good to soft) in March last year, his second of eight at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) on his return last month (has a good record fresh) surrounded by lesser efforts; others are more convincing.

16/1

Form: 1O23-7

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on hurdle form and also the promise he showed over fences towards the end of last year; he could be sharper for last month's run at Kelso, which was his first outing of the year, but he was never going well and he could do with improving his jumping.
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6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Fete Champetre

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Ex-Rose Dobbin; has run three fair races for new trainer (in front when falling two out at Ayr in March); could go well but stamina to prove on first run at 3m.

8/1

6

15th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:50 Perth

Fete Champetre

11st 4lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Ex-Rose Dobbin; has run three fair races for new trainer (in front when falling two out at Ayr in March); could go well but stamina to prove on first run at 3m.

8/1

4th

5

7th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Kelso

Fete Champetre

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Paul Robson

Low-mileage 10yo; fair fourth at Sedgefield (2m3f, good to soft) in December on return from an absence and he was in front when falling two out at Ayr (2m4f, soft) a month ago; recently withdrawn on account of good ground which is worrying.

6/1

Form: 1O21-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Two-time French chase winner who was a clear second on last month's stable debut at Newcastle (2m4f, good) when back from a year off; the short-head winner has scored again since and this 5yo holds leading claims up 4lb if repeating the promise shown last time.
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4

24th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 Worcester

Heroique De Maulde

11st 8lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

In-form 8yo who scored at Bangor (3m, good) last month and is now 2-3 since cheekpieces were refitted in April; back up to his career-high mark today but still respected in current mood.

4/1

1st

1

21st Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Heroique De Maulde

12st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

It was effectively a 0-125 in which he was a solid fourth at Uttoxeter last time, and he's back at the same easier level as his win at Kelso (2m7f, good) previously; chance.

3/1

4th

9

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

18:30 Uttoxeter

Heroique De Maulde

11st 0lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Pushed up 8lb for winning at Kelso (2m7f, good) but he was well on top and won off a higher mark for his previous yard; good chance.

4/1

Form: -2542P D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Pulled up at Uttoxeter three weeks ago when reportedly never travelling; however, before that he was second to a progressive winner at Carlisle (2m4f, good to soft) and could be in the mix if leaving last time behind.
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7th

10

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Croagh Patrick

10st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Gillian Boanas

Back on the lowly mark off which he snapped a long losing run in December 2024 at Carlisle (3m2f, soft); remains to be seen what ability remains on this stable debut following 14 months out.

25/1

7

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

Croagh Patrick

10st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Sam England

Got back to winning ways at Carlisle (3m2f) in December but well below par both runs since at Uttoxeter and back at Carlisle; this course winner has something to prove.

14/1

9th

10

3rd Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 110y

Class 5

16:00 Carlisle

Croagh Patrick

10st 7lb

J: Charlotte Jones

T: Sam England

Largely consistent record at Carlisle features two wins, the latest in December (ended a long losing run); return to this venue is a plus.

10/1

Verdict

Two-time French chase winner HEROIQUE DE MAULDE went down by just a short head on his British debut at Newcastle and can go one better here. Maninsane won at Huntingdon last time and, with further improvement entirely possible, he’s second choice ahead of Catterick winner Getaway Luv.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Heroique De Maulde

POSTDATA:

Maninsane

RP Ratings:

Heroique De Maulde

TOPSPEED:

Heroique De Maulde

The Times:

Heroique De Maulde

The Guardian:

Heroique De Maulde

Daily Mail:

Heroique De Maulde

D Express:

Heroique De Maulde

Daily Mirror:

Heroique De Maulde

The Star:

Heroique De Maulde

Daily Record:

Heroique De Maulde

Telegraph:

Maninsane