December 29 / 15.40 Doncaster

15.40

Good

bet365 Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4683.56
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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bet365 Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 14-217 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won off a 3lb higher mark at Hexham in June (2m4f, good), but disappointing on soft ground at Warwick last time (2m3f); has form over this trip and should fare better on this ground.
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5th

3

1st Jun 2023

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

19:10 Market Rasen

Restitution

11st 10lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader after 5th, hit 7th

11/1

6th

4

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Warwick

Restitution

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Displayed huge improvement when sauntering to 12l win at Doncaster (2m, good) in December and put two lesser efforts behind him when staying-on third at Wincanton (2m5f, good to soft) last month; still unexposed over this trip and may benefit from the addition of cheekpieces.

6/1

3rd

3

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

14:25 Wincanton

Restitution

11st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Alan King

Appeared to display huge improvement when sauntering to 12l win at Doncaster (2m, good) in December; subsequent defeat in major handicap is not viewed harshly but he looked out of sorts at Stratford last month and it's hard to know what to expect from him here.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 21-127 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner for Ed Bethell; made a winning start over hurdles on stable debut at Worcester in July but only seventh on handicap debut last time (1m7f, good to soft); more needed.
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2nd

4

4th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 3

15:45 Fontwell

Trolley Boy

11st 4lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

prominent, went second after 2 out, kept on but no match for winner

11/2

3rd

8

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

14:40 Cartmel

Trolley Boy

10st 10lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

towards rear

10/1

2nd

1

17th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Worcester

Trolley Boy

12st 0lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Neil Mulholland

C&D winner on his hurdling debut and back from a break when landing a Ludlow novice three weeks ago; beaten in both handicap attempts but a repeat of that latest performance makes him a leading light in this.

15/8

6/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: /251/2 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Newcastle novice winner in November 2020 (2m, good; wore a hood); having first run since, following a wind operation, when runner-up at Musselburgh last month (1m7f, good to soft); this looks tougher but should come on for that run and hood back on.
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9th

10

16th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Carlisle

Fostered Phil

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: William Young Jnr

Veteran who won twice in 2025, the second by 7l over C&D (soft) in December; now 5lb higher in a stronger race.

14/1

7th

9

1st Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:04 Ayr

Fostered Phil

11st 5lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: William Young Jnr

11yo who is lightly raced for his age and won at Perth (2m4f, good) in September before 2l third at Kelso (2m5f, good); well-beaten third at Perth (2m4f) since when the soft ground may not have been ideal, and a similar surface is expected today.

9/1

Form: /594P5 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Quite a useful juvenile; has rather struggled since and although on a fair mark has plenty to prove at present.
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4th

1

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:08 Stratford

Hiconic

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alex Hales

Seven-time hurdle winner (once over C&D); runner-up on the AW in January and returned to this discipline with very respectable fourth at Fontwell (2m3f, good) last month; likely contender.

100/30

4th

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Hiconic

11st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Alex Hales

Came second off basement Flat mark on latest outing in January and is well handicapped for this return to hurdling but she's not as good as she was and has become inconsistent; others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 3213- D BF

Last run: 271 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Two good runs in Newbury novice hurdles earlier this year, winning on first occasion and finishing third with a penalty next time; lacks a recent run but a definite contender on handicap debut.
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0

2

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 2f 40y

Class 4

14:25 Taunton

Surtitle

11st 9lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Dual hurdles winner at up to 2m3f; got tired on his return from a 138-day break when third on his chasing debut at Exeter (2m3f, good to soft) last month; open to improvement in this sphere.

4/1

3rd

3

24th Oct 2023

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

16:30 Exeter

Surtitle

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

prominent, disputing second 3 out, weakened last

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 12 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Quite a useful 1m2f handicapper on the Flat; won on hurdles debut at Newcastle (2m, good) and not disgraced when second to a subsequent useful winner over C&D last time; a contender on handicap debut.
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4th

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:57 Carlisle

Matchless

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Three consecutive wins over hurdles in May/June (2m-2m7f, good/good to soft) and he was running okay in that sphere last month; however, he has something to find in today's company and he didn't improve for the switch to fences when soundly beaten in January on his sole previous chase start.

12/1

4th

1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Matchless

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Came up rather short in higher grade last time; solid record (1112) in Class 4 otherwise this term, albeit has shot up the weights as a result; may be in the assessor's grip now.

13/2

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Matchless

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

It took a return to selling level to regain the winning thread in May but has since gone 112 in 2m4f/2m7f handicaps; getting high in the weights (nudged up another 1lb) but he's pretty solid.

7/2

16/1

Form: 5-P426 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Her three wins over hurdles have been in mares' races over this trip on good ground; second in Fakenham mares' handicap two runs ago but this more competitive.
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7th

6

29th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:40 Doncaster

Sorbet

11st 10lb

J: Eddie Edge

T: Lucy Wadham

Her three wins over hurdles have been in mares' races over this trip on good ground; second in Fakenham mares' handicap two runs ago but this more competitive.

16/1

6th

8

4th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:20 Huntingdon

Sorbet

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Lucy Wadham

Third in this 12 months ago off 1lb higher; returned to form with a good second at Fakenham 19 days ago and no reason why she won't be on the scene.

8/1

Form: 15-253 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Point winner; successful in two novice hurdles at this trip in March; hasn't progressed in handicaps this season, and although well treated, others are in better form.
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4th

3

16th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle

Red Vision

11st 7lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Two novice wins last spring but has proved disappointing in handicaps; better signs in two most recent starts, the latest at Southwell, and can be considered if cheekpieces have a beneficial effect.

9/4

4th

5

28th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell

Red Vision

11st 7lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Won two novice hurdles towards end of last season but has become rather disappointing in handicaps this term; took step back in right direction on latest outing but still has something to prove.

12/1

5th

3

1st Apr 2023

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Red Vision

11st 10lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders on inner

16/1

Form: 5F64-3 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Ex-Tom Lacey; won twice over 1m4f for present yard in the summer; well handicapped over hurdles and creditable third over C&D (good) three weeks ago on return to jumping; a possible but vulnerable to progressive sorts.
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7th

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Glory And Honour

12st 1lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Sam England

Hard-fought win back over hurdles at Hexham (2m) before a 10l defeat returned to fences; no great significance in the return of cheekpieces (blinkered last two races) but entitled to have some say.

14/1

4th

4

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 3

15:13 Hexham

Glory And Honour

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won this race off today's mark a year ago (good; first-time blinkers) and reverts to chasing after hard-fought hurdle win here (2m, good; refitted blinkers) a fortnight ago; obvious contender.

7/1

1st

4

6th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 4

18:43 Hexham

Glory And Honour

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Won over fences here (2m, good; in first-time blinkers - two finished) last June; runner-up at Newcastle (2m4f) in April, but low key at Kelso subsequently; returns to hurdles for the first time since finishing tailed off over C&D last October; others more appealing.

10/1

Form: 235-23

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in bumpers and on both starts over hurdles (wore cheekpieces last time) but no easy task on handicap debut; cheekpieces discarded but tongue tie tried.
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5th

2

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Stroll On By

12st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner but his good runs back from an absence were over hurdles and he returned to fences last time when not so clever; considered off what remains a competitive mark.

10/1

5th

4

6th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 213y

Class 3

17:22 Stratford

Stroll On By

10st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual chase winner who returned from long absence with a game hurdle success in July and has since run well again in that sphere; reverts to fences on career-high mark but evidently in good heart.

13/2

Form: 19-14 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who made a winning debut over hurdles in a first-time tongue tie at Market Rasen in October (2m, good to soft); not disgraced in a stronger race at Wetherby last time (2m, good); a possible on handicap debut.
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11th

4

29th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:40 Doncaster

Kracka Nut

11st 11lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Bumper winner who made a winning debut over hurdles in a first-time tongue tie at Market Rasen in October (2m, good to soft); not disgraced in a stronger race at Wetherby last time (2m, good); a possible on handicap debut.

5/1

2

6th Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:25 Uttoxeter

Kracka Nut

12st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Prevailed in sprint finish to win on hurdling debut at Market Rasen (2m, good to soft) in October and wasn't discredited when fourth of five in good race at Wetherby (2m, good) later that month; could easily have more to offer in handicaps; no surprise if he features.

7/1

4th

2

12th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:28 Wetherby

Kracka Nut

11st 5lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

raced freely, towards rear, pushed along before 2 out, soon weakened

7/2

Form: 22/P/4

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Quite useful from 1m2f-2m on the Flat; well beaten fourth, 10l behind Matchless who is only 2lb worse off, in a C&D novice last time; others look stronger.
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2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

2

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Lunar Jet

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Dual C&D winner but last of those was in April 2023; just his second run this year when finishing with a flourish to take fifth of 11 over C&D (good to soft) 23 days ago; not the force of old but has possibilities if able to build on that run.

6/1

10

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

14:11 Redcar

Lunar Jet

8st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Steph Hollinshead

Veteran who has raced only once this year, when soundly beaten in 1m6f AW handicap in July; suited by this C&D and rain will aid his cause but it's very hard to gauge how much ability he retains.

25/1

Non-runners

Lunar Jet

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Payout
Exacta £114.10
Straight Forecast £118.33
Tricast £1318.65
Trifecta £2234.70

Selections

The Times:

Matchless

SPOTLIGHT:

Surtitle

POSTDATA:

Glory And Honour

Telegraph:

Restitution

The Guardian:

Fostered Phil

RP Ratings:

Surtitle

WEST COUNTRY:

Surtitle

The Star:

Surtitle

Daily Mail:

Matchless

D Express:

Matchless

The Sun:

Matchless

Daily Record:

Matchless

Daily Mirror:

Glory And Honour