January 10 / 13.15 Doncaster

13.15

Good

Betting Better With Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 4
  • 18 runners
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Betting Better With Sky Bet Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 1P8-C4 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising start when beating a big field for Ffos Las bumper (soft) in late 2021 but things have not gone her way since and she faded on her first completion over hurdles at Uttoxeter in November (2m, soft); likely to fare better at some stage.
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3rd

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 4

15:32 Market Rasen

Hidden Beauty

11st 12lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Soft-ground bumper winner who easily won a 16-runner novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January; soundly beaten on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Huntingdon (2m, good) but could improve for the run and this unexposed mare may well have potential off her current mark.

5/1

8th

6

25th Nov 2023

Good

1m 7f 171y

Class 4

14:13 Huntingdon

Hidden Beauty

11st 10lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Improved to win 16-runner Doncaster novice (2m, good to soft) in January and was not discredited when beaten odds-on favourite the following month; makes handicap debut after 291-day absence but probably still has potential; enters calculations.

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 2-9

Last run: 70 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
No serious threat to the winner on bumper debut at Uttoxeter last March (third won both hurdles in the autumn) and she pulled hard before weakening in first-time hood (retained today) on her hurdle debut at Warwick in November (2m, good to soft); from a leading yard but needs a big step up.
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4th

2

15th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

15:07 Hereford

Passing Reflection

12st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Maiden hurdler, though only had four runs; beaten 15l and 10l in two handicap chases (2m4f/2m3f) and shapes as though this drop back in trip could work in her favour; respected.

5/1

5th

4

17th Nov 2023

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:10 Doncaster

Passing Reflection

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

0-4 over hurdles, with a tendency to race too freely, but ran big race in defeat in Warwick handicap (2m5f, good) in May; kept on steadily from the rear for respectable fourth on recent chasing debut at Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft), after a break, and ought to build on that performance here.

3/1

4th

7

26th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:40 Ludlow

Passing Reflection

11st 3lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

0-4 over hurdles, with a tendency to race too freely, but ran big race in defeat in Warwick handicap (2m5f, good) in May and is open to significant further improvement if all goes to plan on today's chasing debut.

11/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 42-12 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Multiple Flat winner in Europe who found plenty when winning at Bangor in November and ran up against a smart-looking rival on handicap debut at Wetherby since (both 2m, soft); has potential improvers against him but is strong on bare form.
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6th

17

11th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 1

14:25 Sandown

Kellahen

10st 7lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Multiple Flat winner in France/Germany; in the frame all five starts over hurdles, although a well-held third of 16 when favourite at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) two months ago seemed a backward step and this is tougher.

25/1

3rd

2

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Kellahen

11st 8lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

Multiple Flat winner in Europe who found plenty when winning at Bangor in November and ran up against a smart-looking rival on handicap debut at Wetherby since (both 2m, soft); has potential improvers against him but is strong on bare form.

11/4

2nd

6

3rd Dec 2022

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:58 Wetherby

Kellahen

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Symonds

in touch with leaders

9/4

Form: 7 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the process of showing classy Irish point form when falling at the last ten months ago; found nothing when favourite for hurdle debut at Wetherby in October but has had wind surgery since and is now tongue tied; should still have a lot of potential.
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4th

3

2nd Dec 2023

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:06 Doncaster

Joe Dadancer

11st 11lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

led, headed before omitted 2 out, soon weakened

6/1

8th

9

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:05 Sandown

Joe Dadancer

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Came good over hurdles at fourth attempt, with easy novice win at Southwell (2m, good to soft) six weeks ago; the value of that form is open to question (main market rival wayward in straight) but he remains unexposed.

12/1

1st

4

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Joe Dadancer

11st 5lb

J: Luca Morgan

T: Ben Pauling

prominent, made challenge going easily 3 out

13/8

14/1

Form: 194

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Front-running winner of Fontwell bumper in October and again took them along before swallowed up late on hurdle debut at Newbury in November; this looks another tall order.
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4th

3

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

17:05 Stratford

Tapley

12st 0lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

2-10 over fences, the latter win gained over C&D (good) in March; didn't run badly when third of four at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) last month and seems likely to be on the premises again.

2/1

3rd

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

16:52 Newton Abbot

Tapley

11st 6lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent 9yo who recorded his second win of the campaign at Stratford (extended 2m6f, good) last time, continuing a productive partnership with Isabelle Ryder; this drop back in trip shouldn't inconvenience and, despite a 3lb higher mark, he looks set to give another good account.

3/1

1st

4

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:47 Stratford

Tapley

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Suzy Smith

Consistent sort who posted a solid third of six in 2m2f handicap at Kempton two weeks ago; eased 2lb here, so needs considering in his bid for a second success of the season.

3/1

Form: 244-

Last run: 290 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability in good- and soft-ground bumpers; bred to come into his own now jumping but longer trips are likely to suit best and he lacks a recent run; has had wind surgery.
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6

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 100y

Class 4

17:15 Ayr

Summergrounds

11st 6lb

J: Mr Harvey James

T: Nicky Richards

Narrow winner of this 12 months ago when 10lb lower; has shown that he can deal with this high a mark and he goes well fresh, so a 75-day break after being below par last time is probably a good thing; respected.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 41 D

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor Irish point form but improved from hurdle debut fourth when skipping away in a useful maiden at Cork in July (2m1f, good); the third won three times hurdles/Flat since; has left Josh Halley; looks a promising type.
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4th

4

16th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

18:50 Uttoxeter

Lihyan

11st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Two wins last season, the first a four-runner Huntingdon handicap in May (3m1f, good), the second a six-runner handicap at Newbury (3m, good to soft) in March; far from disgraced in a competitive race at Aintree last time and not without a chance despite career-high mark.

13/2

7th

22

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Lihyan

10st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ridden last ten starts by William Maggs; seventh hurdle win when seeing off five rivals at Newbury (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago but even a 2lb nudge seems likely to stop him in this much more competitive scenario.

25/1

1st

5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

Lihyan

11st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ridden last nine starts by William Maggs; rarely seen on soft ground; six-time winner, most recently last May; good placed efforts at about 3m four times in a row in October-December, before he failed to show in a Pertemps qualifier at Musselburgh (10-1) nearly seven weeks ago; best form this term was over C&D, so he's not entirely ruled out.

11/2

Form: 56-4U

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lowly rated Flat maiden who nevertheless showed some promise when fourth on hurdle debut at Newcastle in December (2m, good to soft); unseated early since; of more interest when handicapping.
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5th

6

14th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 5

12:50 Kelso

Turbulent Power

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Philip Kirby

27-race maiden (0-7 over hurdles); didn't run badly on last month's stable debut at Catterick, when back from some time off, and she's edging down the weights; non-runner on account of soft ground at Sedgefield on Friday.

6/1

Form: 5

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
16-1, beaten over 40l on hurdle debut at Catterick in November; one for another day.
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7th

9

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Worcester

Hashehadhisoatsyet

10st 12lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Well beaten in three novices and on handicap debut but much better when third at Bangor in May (first time in cheekpieces and on good ground, attracted support); more appeal than most on that basis.

6/1

8

17th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

20:10 Uttoxeter

Hashehadhisoatsyet

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

First run on good ground and in cheekpieces when showing more at Bangor (2m3f, good), finishing a near 5l third in a field of six; didn't go unbacked, either; chance.

5/1

3rd

8

20th May 2023

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Hashehadhisoatsyet

10st 5lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

prominent

14/1

Form: 838-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor form in two bumpers and a Wetherby novice hurdle (66-1); masses more needed.
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9th

7

14th May 2023

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Rocket Robbo

10st 13lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Unplaced all eight hurdling starts; quite well handicapped if judged on his sixth of 13 at Doncaster (2m3f, good) in February but ran poorly when tried over 3m last month; considered only if lively in the betting.

20/1

8

8th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 5

16:25 Haydock

Rocket Robbo

10st 11lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Eight-race maiden; has bits of form, not the most solid though and he was well held when falling at the final flight last time; had first-time cheekpieces that day and now also has his tongue tied; moves up from 2m4f.

25/1

6

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:10 Southwell

Rocket Robbo

11st 4lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Seven-race maiden; shaped with promise on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good; sixth to Doors Breaker) most recently, keeping on from a difficult position; possibilities if he takes well to first-time headgear.

14/1

Form: 9U9-

Last run: 300 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has not yet found her level in bumpers, over hurdles or on the Flat (including on handicap debut in July); is one to watch back from break.
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12

8th Feb 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:10 Southwell

Au Jus

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has shown little in bumpers, over hurdles and on the Flat and she's very hard to fancy.

100/1

11th

11

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Au Jus

10st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has not yet found her level in bumpers, over hurdles or on the Flat (including on handicap debut in July); is one to watch back from break.

100/1

2

28th Dec 2022

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Au Jus

11st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lightly raced 6yo who has looked poor at best in varied company; hard to fancy after nearly six months off.

50/1

Form: 06

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big prices and never a threat in two bumpers in the autumn; hurdle debut; likely to need time.
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8

9th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:44 Market Rasen

Miss Solitaire

10st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

held up in rear, hampered by faller and unseated 2nd

16/1

5

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell

Miss Solitaire

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

held up in rear, pushed along briefly with one circuit to go, pushed along 8th

10/1

100/1

Form: 09

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
With a top yard but she's finished down the field in a Chepstow bumper and a Hereford novice hurdle (150-1).
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9th

11

28th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:27 Uttoxeter

Milagrosa

11st 1lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders

50/1

13th

14

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Milagrosa

10st 8lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

With a top yard but she's finished down the field in a Chepstow bumper and a Hereford novice hurdle (150-1).

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual 2yo winner at about 1m who had 1m6f form as a 3yo; sold from the Johnston yard for 15,000gns in October; up against it on hurdle debut and Brian Hughes is on stablemate Spirit Of Regulus.
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6

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Worcester

Choirmaster

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Won over hurdles at Bangor in August 2023; should strip fitter for his first run in 616 days when sixth of eight at Market Rasen (2m1f, good) last month but may be best watched for now.

10/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Choirmaster

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Consistent once sent into handicaps until disappointing on his final outing in September 2023; something was evidently amiss given subsequent absence and trainer can get them fit at home; on a good mark.

10/1

6th

3

2nd Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:35 Market Rasen

Choirmaster

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Consistent once sent into handicaps until disappointing on his final outing in September 2023; something was evidently amiss given subsequent absence and trainer can get them fit at home; on a good mark.

10/1

Form: 213-15 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not have to live up to his good bumper form when a cosy winner on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter in October (2m, good) and was far from discredited when beaten nearly 10l in a warm Haydock Listed race since (1m7f, soft); should play a big part in this less demanding race.
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1

10th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

13:15 Doncaster

Ballyglass

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Toby Lawes

Did not have to live up to his good bumper form when a cosy winner on hurdle debut at Uttoxeter in October (2m, good) and was far from discredited when beaten nearly 10l in a warm Haydock Listed race since (1m7f, soft); should play a big part in this less demanding race.

11/4

5th

1

19th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

12:10 Haydock

Ballyglass

11st 2lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Toby Lawes

Third in Listed bumper at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in February and readily won at 10-11 on last month's hurdle debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good); others have a lot more substance to their hurdle form but he has considerable potential and is not ruled out; showed promise on testing ground in a bumper.

10/1

1st

2

14th Oct 2022

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

13:15 Uttoxeter

Ballyglass

11st 0lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Toby Lawes

prominent, not clear run after 3 out, soon switched right, led 2 out, went clear approaching last, comfortably

11/8

Form: 4-17 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor bumper form but made a good start to hurdle career when winning at Sedgefield (2m, good); wasn't up to the stiff question asked in an introductory hurdle at Haydock in November (1m7f, soft); open to improvement but this race also has pitfalls.
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6

18th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

18:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Spirit Of Regulus

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

held up in rear, mistake 1st, weakened 3 out, soon pulled up

10/1

6

18th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

18:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Spirit Of Regulus

11st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Not beaten far when eighth of ten over hurdles at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) last month, after a break, but has not made any significant progress since winning hurdle debut in autumn 2022 and will need to up his game on today's chasing debut; pulled up the only previous time he wore cheekpieces.

10/1

8th

2

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:45 Huntingdon

Spirit Of Regulus

11st 13lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

took keen hold, prominent, mistake 7th

11/2

Form: 5

Last run: 182 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat winner over 1m2f here in August 2021 but he finished remote on hurdle debut at Southwell last July (66-1); handicaps more likely later.
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9th

7

(4)

5th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Buford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

1-31 and poor in all three starts since returning from five months off in January; easily passed over.

50/1

6th

9

22nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:05 Chelmsford (AW)

Buford

8st 13lb

T: Lisa Williamson

Beaten a neck at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) last August, but just 1-30 and both efforts since returning for this yard last month have been poor; look elsewhere.

66/1

8th

10

18th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

13:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Buford

9st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Lisa Williamson

1-29, the sole win in 2021; had quite a few minor honours last year, including a close second over 1m6f at Wolverhampton in August off today's mark, but this month's first run for a new yard was a heavy defeat.

25/1

Form: 550-98

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has not yet achieved much, in bumpers or on hurdle debut at Leicester (200-1).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

2

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Belleloise

11st 4lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

Soundly beaten off lowly mark on handicap debut in April 2023 and, following a layoff, was remote when fourth in uncompetitive Bangor maiden last month.

25/1

4th

1

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

19:58 Bangor-on-Dee

Belleloise

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Gary Hanmer

No progress in bumpers and she's struggled at big prices in four hurdle runs including a C&D handicap (good) last April; had wind surgery since but can only be watched on her comeback.

66/1

10

22nd Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:25 Bangor-on-Dee

Belleloise

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Always towards rear at triple-digit odds in three novice hurdles; makes handicap debut from 6lb out of the weights; could be considered only if much stronger in the betting this time.

25/1

Non-runners

Spirit Of Regulus, Belleloise

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £290.10
Straight Forecast £283.94
Trifecta £655.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kellahen

The Times:

Lihyan

WEST COUNTRY:

Joe Dadancer

Daily Mirror:

Spirit Of Regulus

POSTDATA:

Ballyglass

The Guardian:

Lihyan

Daily Record:

Lihyan

D Express:

Joe Dadancer

The Star:

Joe Dadancer

RP Ratings:

Kellahen

TOPSPEED:

Kellahen

Telegraph:

Kellahen

Daily Mail:

Kellahen

The Sun:

Kellahen