January 27 / 13.05 Doncaster

13.05

Good

Sky Bet UKs No.1 Betting App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6001.48
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 3
  • 18 runners
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Sky Bet UKs No.1 Betting App Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 18/312 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful bumper winner; trounced his rivals in a big-field Hereford novice (2m, good; made all) in November before a fair second in a Taunton handicap last month; has a penalty back in a novice but this is only his fourth hurdle run and he's open to more progress in this sphere; respected.
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2nd

2

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

18:37 Chepstow

Parramount

11st 5lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Chance on November's Doncaster hurdles second, less so on all which has followed; unexposed in this sphere, with one start over fences compared to the other trio's 41 combined, but none too convincing on that belated chase debut at Wetherby latest (1m7f, good), jumping left and weakening.

5/1

3rd

1

27th Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:50 Wetherby

Parramount

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Charlie Longsdon

Bumper/Flat/hurdles winner; on a handy mark but his form has dipped in 2026, so this switch to fences needs to have a reviving effect; latecomer to this game, being a 10yo.

13/2

6th

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:22 Doncaster

Parramount

12st 1lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Charlie Longsdon

Unable to beat a rival on AW on last two starts but could be a different proposition now back hurdling and back here, as two visits to Doncaster (both C&D) have yielded an easy novice win (good) and a good second in a handicap (soft; in November); very much of interest given record at the track.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 1-64 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Looked a good prospect when landing a Sedgefield bumper (2m1f, good to soft) last March but he's not lived up to market expectations in two runs over hurdles since; has had wind surgery and it's still early days in this sphere but he needs plenty of improvement; tongue-tie added.
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3

23rd Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

12:30 Newcastle

Glory Bridge

11st 9lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Ran big race from the front when clear second on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good) in February and is only 3lb higher here; not seen since a poor performance in April but has live claims if fully tuned up.

6/1

7

23rd Apr 2023

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:45 Stratford

Glory Bridge

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner last spring; hasn't looked totally straightforward over hurdles and proved disappointing when favourite at Wetherby (2m) most recently; however, he's in good hands and not written off yet.

4/1

4th

2

6th Mar 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Wetherby

Glory Bridge

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner who was a clear second on his handicap debut at Doncaster (2m, good) last month and that was the first leg of a hat-trick for the winner; strong claims off this 5lb higher mark.

4/6

20/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form: 2530

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Only just caught in a Ffos Las bumper (2m, good) in October but he's failed to live up to that debut performance since, including with heavy defeats in both his runs over hurdles (2m3f/2m); remains best watched for now.
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3rd

10

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:25 Downpatrick

Benny Silver

10st 11lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Several good runs in defeat for Nigel Twiston-Davies and might come on for his latest place effort at Southwell; bought for £15,000 and starts out for new yard; likely to be involved from career low mark.

3/1

3rd

7

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Benny Silver

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Ten-race maiden; placed on all three starts over fences, notably when third to a subsequent winner at Hereford in November (2m5f, good); back after a break; one to consider.

5/1

3rd

7

14th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell

Benny Silver

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Ten-race maiden; placed on all three starts over fences, notably when third to a subsequent winner at Hereford in November (2m5f, good); back after a break; one to consider.

5/1

Form: 96

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won low-grade Flat handicap (1m2f, good) in September but he's been well held at big prices in two hurdle runs for new yard this winter; has quite a lot to find here and he's probably one for further down the line.
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6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pride Of Hawridge

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: S McParlan

Has won over 1m2f in Britain; not beaten far in a 1m handicap here last month; more needed here back up in trip.

40/1

11th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pride Of Hawridge

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: S McParlan

Has won over 1m2f in Britain; not beaten far in a 1m handicap here last month; more needed here back up in trip.

40/1

9th

8

(1)

20th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Pride Of Hawridge

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: S McParlan

Losing run since a Ffos Las win in Britain in 2022; tailed off in two hurdle runs for this yard before low-key return to the Flat here a fortnight ago.

25/1

Form: 694

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in a point and bumper in his first two runs and he made some eyecatching late headway when fourth in a Haydock novice (1m7f, soft) last month on his second start over hurdles; could be dangerous if he can build on that and he's a half-brother to a 2m hurdle winner.
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3rd

3

21st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

Playtogetaway

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict.

9/1

3rd

3

21st May 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

Playtogetaway

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Bounced back to form with hard-fought win at Southwell (2m4f, good) in November but was pulled up when reappearing over 3m1f in February and has been off for another three months since; not an easy one to predict.

9/1

2

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Playtogetaway

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Hurdles winner here in 2023; well held in two chases this autumn but reverted to hurdling with a win at Southwell (2m4f) in November, travelling best before asserting close home; off since and 6lb higher today, and he's unraced beyond 2m5f under rules, but keeping away from soft ground is seemingly a help.

4/1

Form: 279

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Creditable efforts in a point (second when fell two out) and a bumper (second of 14) in Ireland but he's struggled in two hurdle runs for new yard this winter and has a lot to prove on this big drop back in trip.
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6th

7

8th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

16:32 Perth

Cant Beat History

11st 10lb

J: Lee Edwards

T: Henry Oliver

Progressive 9yo who returned from a break with small-field win at Warwick (3m1f, good) in April and also ran well when second to a course specialist at Market Rasen (3m, good) last month; significant rain will dent his appeal here but otherwise he may still have more improvement to come.

4/1

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

2nd

5

9th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 3

15:50 Market Rasen

Cant Beat History

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders

11/8

Form: 0-499

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing exciting in two bumpers and he's finished tailed off in his two hurdle runs (2m/2m3f) including behind Parramount at Hereford.
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6th

5

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

18:10 Uttoxeter

We Gotta Getaway

11st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Off the mark over hurdles at fifth attempt, rallying gamely to regain lead on run-in at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last week; has plenty of scope for further progress but the forecast rain is a worry here.

9/2

1st

7

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

15:18 Market Rasen

We Gotta Getaway

10st 10lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Fourth in a bumper in October 2022 (2m1f, good); not shown a great deal over hurdles and well beaten after a break at Musselburgh when last seen out in December (tongue-tie on for first time); probably best watched on return from another break.

16/1

Form: 369-2

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some encouragement in two bumpers and he stepped up significantly on the form of his hurdling debut when second of 12 at Hexham (2m, good; 40-1) in April, doing his best work late on; open to further progress but may come into his own over 2m4f and beyond.
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4

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Burrows Hall

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made all at Uttoxeter (2m4f), Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) and Doncaster (3m, good) on last three outings, with a last-flight mistake not helping his margin of victory last time; up another 5lb but he's on a roll.

100/30

5th

4

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Burrows Hall

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Made all at Uttoxeter (2m4f), Market Rasen (extended 2m7f) and Doncaster (3m, good) on last three outings, with a last-flight mistake not helping his margin of victory last time; up another 5lb but he's on a roll.

100/30

1st

5

14th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

15:02 Doncaster

Burrows Hall

11st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

led, faced challenge from 7th, shaken up after 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in

7/4

Form: 112 D BF

Last run: 149 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell and Stratford (2m, good) in her first two bumpers and she travelled smoothly for a long way when going close under her penalties at Worcester in August; returns from five months off but she has a useful jumping pedigree and is an interesting contender on hurdling debut.
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9th

16

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:05 Doncaster

Queens Highway

10st 9lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Alex Hales

Won at Southwell and Stratford (2m, good) in her first two bumpers and she travelled smoothly for a long way when going close under her penalties at Worcester in August; returns from five months off but she has a useful jumping pedigree and is an interesting contender on hurdling debut.

3/1

2nd

2

31st Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Worcester

Queens Highway

11st 5lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

took keen hold, held up in behind leaders, smooth headway over 3f out, switched right and ridden over 1f out, went second inside final furlong, kept on well (jockey said mare ran too free)

5/6

Form: 3O

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to useful jumper Fancy Foundations; hooded and held up when promising second in Southwell bumper last May; was the clear pacesetter when switched to hurdling at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 14-1) on Boxing Day but she had steering issues and ran out around the home turn; comes with risks attached after that; interesting to see how she figures in the market.
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11

8th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Worcester

Roccstar Bay

10st 11lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: L J Morgan

Early promise for Nicky Henderson when third in a Southwell bumper on debut but has looked an awkward ride in two hurdle starts; best watched for new yard.

50/1

10th

18

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:05 Doncaster

Roccstar Bay

10st 9lb

J: Nathan Brennan

T: Nicky Henderson

Half-sister to useful jumper Fancy Foundations; hooded and held up when promising second in Southwell bumper last May; was the clear pacesetter when switched to hurdling at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft; 14-1) on Boxing Day but she had steering issues and ran out around the home turn; comes with risks attached after that; interesting to see how she figures in the market.

10/1

100/1

Form: P0

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
1m4f winner (heavy) in France in 2021 but has a regressive profile on the Flat for this yard and switching to hurdling at Hereford and Huntingdon (both at 2m) has failed to stop the rot; tongue-tie now added.
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7th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vissani

9st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

midfield

4/1

5th

7

(4)

24th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

16:20 Windsor

Vissani

8st 10lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

slowly away, in rear

7/1

1

(8)

13th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Vissani

9st 11lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Ian Williams

1m4f winner when trained in France; it's been tough going for this yard but there was much more promise when a keeping-on sixth over the extended 1m at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; going back up in distance can help and this drop into 0-55 company also likely to be beneficial; check betting.

15/2

Form: P

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
7f/1m winner in 2021 but was out of sorts on the Flat last year and she was pulled up on hurdling debut at Catterick (2m3f, soft) last month.
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12

23rd Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Rhyme Scheme

10st 7lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Peter Winks

Her two Flat wins came in 2021 and she's 0-15 over hurdles; tailed on AW in November following an absence and is probably best watched.

100/1

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Rhyme Scheme

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Peter Winks

Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; it would be a huge shock if she wins this.

200/1

3

2nd Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Wetherby

Rhyme Scheme

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Peter Winks

Has been operating off lowly marks in handicaps and is yet to win one; it would be a huge shock if she wins this.

200/1

Form: 18 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a 2m4f-3m1f hurdle winner; justified favouritism in a Worcester bumper (2m, good to soft) on debut last May but was a weak 12-1 shot for a maiden hurdle there (2m4f, soft) in October and he finished tailed-off eighth of 12; returns from another break and has some questions to answer.
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7

9th May 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

New Beginnings

11st 7lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Worcester bumper winner (2m, good to soft) winner a year ago who has finished well behind the winner in three starts over hurdles, but he wasn't disgraced when third of 11 at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last time (winner has gone in again since); pedigree suggests he should relish this longer trip on handicap debut and high on the list.

7/2

3rd

6

27th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

New Beginnings

11st 5lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won a Worcester bumper last May but has been easy to back both times over hurdles and hasn't shown much at all; disappointing if he can't raise his game at some stage, but best watched for now.

10/1

13th

10

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:05 Doncaster

New Beginnings

11st 2lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Out of a 2m4f-3m1f hurdle winner; justified favouritism in a Worcester bumper (2m, good to soft) on debut last May but was a weak 12-1 shot for a maiden hurdle there (2m4f, soft) in October and he finished tailed-off eighth of 12; returns from another break and has some questions to answer.

25/1

Form: P

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in his second point (3m, good) last April but he was pulled up at a massive price on hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, soft) in October; has had wind surgery since and now drops to 2m after another break.
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6

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:35 Southwell

Straightupsnicket

11st 5lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Sam Allwood

always towards rear, not fluent 3rd, pushed along and became detached before 5th, well behind when mistake 3 out

100/1

4

22nd Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

15:35 Doncaster

Straightupsnicket

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

took keen hold, held up in last, mistake 2nd

200/1

14th

13

27th Jan 2023

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 3

13:05 Doncaster

Straightupsnicket

11st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Sam Allwood

Runner-up in his second point (3m, good) last April but he was pulled up at a massive price on hurdling debut at Worcester (2m4f, soft) in October; has had wind surgery since and now drops to 2m after another break.

100/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Useful triple winner on the Flat for William Jarvis, with his latest success over 1m2f in Sandown (RPR 99) last July; interesting recruit to hurdling for new yard and he needs a close look back from 125 days off; all of his wins have come on good to firm; also entered in 1:25 at Huntingdon.
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5th

6

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

14:32 Newmarket

Arqoob

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Lucy Wadham

Exposed 8yo but he's still capable of useful form and scored at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last March; also won over 1m6f on the July course (good to firm; first-time blinkers) in August; returns on a stiff-enough mark with no headgear but they might go a solid gallop which can help.

14/1

4

1st Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:28 Warwick

Arqoob

11st 6lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Lucy Wadham

Recently won on the Flat in first-time blinkers and then ran respectably in a valuable handicap at Doncaster; returns to hurdling in fair form and he's on a handy mark.

7/2

6th

9

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 115y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Arqoob

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Lucy Wadham

53 races already (17 over hurdles) and six wins before he made his first appearance over 1m6f three weeks ago, winning it in good style in first-time blinkers at Newmarket (good to firm; acts on soft); only five ran in that race and he's gone back up 5lb but it could be argued that he's not fully exposed either in blinkers or at this sort of trip.

16/1

Form: 4

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat winner on turf (1m, good) and AW (9.4f) in 2021 but was well below form in last three runs in that sphere and he made a low-key start over hurdles when a remote fourth at Wetherby (2m; pulled hard) in November; that was on heavy ground but he needs a transformation after another break.
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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Dickens

11st 5lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

In a consistent run of form when last seen in November, mostly hooded but also in just a tongue-tie last time; this mark is very manageable but he does lack a recent run.

13/2

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

1

30th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

12:47 Stratford

Dickens

11st 12lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Has been in fine fettle since joining current yard in the summer with four wins in handicaps; incurs 12lb penalty here partially offset by Luke Scott's 3lb claim; should be hard to beat at this level.

Evs

Form: 27

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very useful triple Flat winner and he made a promising start over hurdles when second of 16 at Huntingdon (2m, good) in December; was disappointing at Kempton on Boxing Day but that was in a hot novice and the soft ground may have been against him; tongue-tie is now added after wind surgery and has leading claims if he can bounce back on this drop back in grade; yard won this 2018 and 2022.
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4th

3

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

16:27 Chepstow

Father Of Jazz

11st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: James Owen

Completed a hat-trick in a 2m good-ground handicap at Aintree in June (2lb lower) but was turned over at odds-on back in a novice next time and has twice performed miserably on the Flat since; something to prove now.

8/1

14th

8

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Father Of Jazz

9st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Completed a hurdles hat-trick in 2023; failed to beat a rival last month on return from lengthy absence and needs to prove he retains ability; raced mainly over longer trips.

50/1

11th

3

(2)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 3

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Father Of Jazz

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: James Owen

Progressive hurdler when last seen in 2023, although below best on final start that September; had smart AW form in Group 3 and Listed 1m2f races for Roger Varian earlier and his mark has dropped 8lb since last seen on the Flat; fascinating to see how the betting goes back from absence.

16/1

Form: 74

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In the process of showing classy Irish point form when falling at the last 12 months ago; weakened quickly when favourite for hurdling debut at Wetherby but after wind surgery he found plenty of progress with his fourth of 16 over C&D (good to soft; tongue-tie added) two weeks ago; that was promising under another prominent ride and he has claims if he can build on it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Non-runners

Arqoob, Dickens, Father Of Jazz, Joe Dadancer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £12.10
Straight Forecast £11.92
Trifecta £169.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

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Daily Mirror:

Queens Highway

LAMBOURN:

Roccstar Bay

The Star:

Joe Dadancer

Telegraph:

Dickens

Daily Record:

Queens Highway

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