January 27 / 15.45 Doncaster

15.45

Good

Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4330.42
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 4
  • 16 runners
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Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

100/30 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -22541 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
It was effectively a match in which he prevailed comfortably over C&D in early December (good), although he did beat a last-time-out winner; only 2lb higher and open to further improvement.
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17

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

The Kniphand

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Two small-field wins this term, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; rallied since for third at Uttoxeter (soft) and second at Doncaster (good), leaving the strong impression over 3m2f last time that he has stamina reserves; up 2lb but makes each-way appeal.

11/1

17

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

The Kniphand

10st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Two small-field wins this term, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; rallied since for third at Uttoxeter (soft) and second at Doncaster (good), leaving the strong impression over 3m2f last time that he has stamina reserves; up 2lb but makes each-way appeal.

11/1

2nd

14

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 1y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

The Kniphand

10st 7lb

J: Finn Lambert

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Won well under Finn Lambert over about 3m in small fields at Southwell (good) in October and Doncaster (good to soft) in December, latterly in first-time cheekpieces which have been kept since; up 4lb to this mark when a creditable, rallying third on soft at Uttoxeter three weeks ago; has more to give over this sort of trip and may well revert to winning ways.

10/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 61-P06

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won two French hurdles at about 2m1f on testing ground in early 2022; no worthwhile form in three runs for this yard and he's up markedly in distance.
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3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 5

15:40 Plumpton

Kadex

11st 1lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Alan Jones

prominent behind clear leaders, not fluent and lost position briefly 8th, went second 3 out, 2 lengths down when mistake and fell heavily 2 out

8/1

15/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 813-51

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on good ground, the latest on her stable debut when nicely on top in the finish over 2m4f at Newcastle; Patrick Wadge rides again off a 5lb higher mark; probably stays 3m; considered.
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4th

6

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Starlyte

10st 8lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Few secrets left after 41 hurdles starts but back below her last winning mark again, and every outing so far this year has suggested that an extended run of races beyond 3m looks in order now; not without interest.

8/1

3rd

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Starlyte

10st 10lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Won over 2m5f here (good to soft) last March but he's 0-11 since and was a well-held fourth behind Kilmore Rock over C&D last month; now back on last winning mark but she's not easy to predict and others are preferred.

7/1

4th

10

20th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 151y

Class 4

14:30 Kelso

Starlyte

11st 3lb

J: Gregor Walkingshaw

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Three-time course winner, most recently in valuable series final (2m5f, good to soft) in March 2025; generally disappointing this season but kept on well for huge-odds fourth in mares' Listed race here (3m, good to soft) last month and returns to a handicap on a workable mark.

7/1

Form: P5-7P4 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won a high-profile staying chase at Wincanton (3m1f, good) in autumn 2021 but has lost his way and was beaten 28l on his return to hurdles at Warwick (3m2f); dropped further in class here but with questions to answer right now.
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2

12th Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:05 Southwell

Rocco

12st 0lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, lost ground after 8th, pushed along when towards rear after 10th, got behind after 3 out

20/1

4th

4

24th Feb 2023

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:17 Exeter

Rocco

11st 7lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, lost position after 2nd, towards rear after 5th, pushed along before 4 out, ridden before 3 out, soon no impression and beaten

10/1

4th

1

27th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Rocco

12st 0lb

J: Jordan Nailor

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Won a high-profile staying chase at Wincanton (3m1f, good) in autumn 2021 but has lost his way and was beaten 28l on his return to hurdles at Warwick (3m2f); dropped further in class here but with questions to answer right now.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -27076

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-6 in points but three times a runner-up; also second in two maiden hurdles and there were signs of a return to form in her latest handicap; Irish stable's British runners can never be discarded.
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6th

14

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:30 Killarney

What An Ocean

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Long-standing maiden with a modest mark and been off since January; second-string as well.

20/1

5

30th Jan 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:25 Limerick

What An Ocean

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Maiden under all codes but has run well at times, including when third in a 3m handicap at this venue in November; remote fourth at Tramore last time.

9/2

4th

7

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 120y

13:40 Tramore

What An Ocean

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, brief headway 4 out, went remote fourth run-in, never near to challenge

11/2

Form: 6-3134 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Won a Hexham novice (2m4f, good to soft) in May on just his second hurdles start and his reappearance third was another step up (2m5f, soft); didn't run much of a race on his handicap debut but he was made favourite and is better than that; now goes in a tongue-tie and should stay 3m on pedigree.
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3

29th Jun 2025

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

14:40 Cartmel

Curley Finger

11st 11lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win during light campaign last season and dropped out very quickly after running well for a long way over C&D (good to soft; first-time visor) last month; positives can still be drawn from that recent effort but others in this field look much less risky; cheekpieces back on today.

12/1

2

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Curley Finger

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win during light campaign last season; didn't run badly when fifth of six at Doncaster (3m, good) in March and will be suited by the forecast rain here but still needs a boost from today's change of headgear.

10/1

2

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

18:40 Cartmel

Curley Finger

12st 0lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Rebecca Menzies

Failed to win during light campaign last season; didn't run badly when fifth of six at Doncaster (3m, good) in March and will be suited by the forecast rain here but still needs a boost from today's change of headgear.

10/1

Form: P31148

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Ex-Gordon Elliott inmate who won his first two starts for Fergal O'Brien last July (hurdles/fences); below best on final run for that yard and again on his recent debut for this one, although soft ground was an excuse; others preferred.
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3

24th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Imperial Sachins

11st 7lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Won consecutive staying races over hurdles and fences for previous yard last summer; lesser efforts for new trainer this winter and although dropping down weights he probably still has further to fall.

33/1

6th

1

19th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Imperial Sachins

12st 0lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

prominent, on outer throughout

33/1

7th

2

27th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Imperial Sachins

11st 13lb

J: Sam Coltherd

T: Susan Corbett

Ex-Gordon Elliott inmate who won his first two starts for Fergal O'Brien last July (hurdles/fences); below best on final run for that yard and again on his recent debut for this one, although soft ground was an excuse; others preferred.

50/1

11/2

Form: 09-031 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
It was a weaker race that she won at Catterick (3m1f, soft) but she clearly stays well and is not yet exposed over 3m+; up 5lb but could go well off her light weight.
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4th

9

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Just Jess

10st 5lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

raced in second

20/1

4th

9

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Just Jess

10st 5lb

J: Aaron Anderson

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

raced in second

20/1

5

14th Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:32 Newcastle

Just Jess

10st 8lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

didn't jump with fluency, raced in last, detached from 3rd, slow jump 6th

11/2

Form: 1932

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Dual point winner who won a point-to-point bumper at Aintree (good) on his rules debut; beaten 14l in a four-runner hurdle last time but his previous Wetherby effort was promising over 2m3f; longer trip should benefit on handicap debut, as will the booking of Brian Hughes.
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5th

6

4th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:05 Hexham

Macavity

11st 6lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has won a point and a bumper; placed twice in handicap chases this summer until below-par run at Worcester last time; more exposed than most.

12/1

10th

4

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Worcester

Macavity

11st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Won his only bumper; 0-13 jumping under rules (3-6 in points) but placed in good-ground handicap chases at Uttoxeter (3m2f) and Perth (3m) on last two outings; place chance again.

15/2

2nd

6

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 5

18:05 Perth

Macavity

11st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Turned over at short odds on final start for Jack Teal, and didn't offer much on his first two starts for this trainer; better when a staying on third in similar company at Uttoxeter (3m2f, good 14-1) latest; 2lb higher and others favoured.

4/1

20/1

Form: 241-PP

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Second of 14 off this mark at Wetherby two Christmases ago and later won a 2m7f maiden at Bangor; very disappointing in handicaps over fences/hurdles this season but he may now show the benefit of wind surgery/tongue-tie.
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2

1st Apr 2023

Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

16:02 Stratford

Dedanser

11st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

jumped left throughout, led, ridden when headed after 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last

9/2

4th

1

10th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 100y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Dedanser

12st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Took a big step back in the right direction at Warwick (2m5f, good) last month when having second run since wind surgery and wearing first-time blinkers (retained); clear possibilities if building on that effort; won at Bangor last spring.

8/1

3rd

1

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Warwick

Dedanser

12st 2lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

jumped left on occasions, led, ridden when headed 2 out, lost second approaching last, kept on

25/1

Form: 2-6687

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner but with a modest overall strike-rate and she's only 1-18 as a hurdler; on the plus side, getting away from testing ground is a bonus.
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11

16th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 149y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle

Tomorrows Angel

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Badly out of form over hurdles during the winter and also struggled in a recent Flat marathon; very difficult to enthuse over at present.

33/1

8th

7

(10)

24th Apr 2023

Good

2m 5f 139y

Class 6

16:10 Pontefract

Tomorrows Angel

9st 3lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Tristan Davidson

Something to prove regarding current form as she was a long way below her best over hurdles this winter; however, she's had a break and this strong stayer could prove suited by today's marathon test; not ruled out.

9/1

5th

11

14th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:55 Ayr

Tomorrows Angel

10st 7lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Has modest 1-19 strike-rate over hurdles and was always towards rear on her last three appearances; needs to turn things around.

33/1

Form: P1P-06

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Flat background; won at Ffos Las (2m4f, soft) in February in his second handicap hurdle; has not recaptured that form since, although didn't run too badly last time (3m) when the tongue-tie did him no harm; 1m6f Flat winner and worth a go over this far.
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5th

7

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:12 Fairyhouse

Crossing The Bar

11st 6lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Cian Collins

Won his fourth hurdle race when scoring at Catterick over an extended 3m in January and a solid run over 2m6f at Thurles since; this trip suits better and can be involved.

8/1

Form: 345-14

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won well at Kelso (3m2f, good to soft) in October on just his second handicap start but worryingly below form on either side of that; not sure what to expect.
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0

4

29th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Cosmic Outlaw

11st 6lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Rose Dobbin

in touch with leaders, cajoled along before 4th, mistake 8th, pushed along and dropped to last with one circuit to go, slow jump and lost touch 10th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out

8/1

6th

6

11th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 3

13:05 Kelso

Cosmic Outlaw

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Rose Dobbin

in touch with leaders, lost position 5th, towards rear 7th, pushed along from 9th, rallied before 2 out, weakened and no chance before last

20/1

Form: 7-4U24 C BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
The winner of three handicaps last season (1m7f-2m3f, good/soft) but not at the same level this term and was beaten a good way out when made favourite at Plumpton (2m4f); goes up in trip with cheekpieces added; also entered at Huntingdon (2.30).
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1

26th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 5

14:17 Exeter

Merry Mistress

12st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Not beaten far over hurdles and fences in her three runs since the cheekpieces went on, from 2m4f to 2m7f (good or good to soft); however, she looks high in the weights unless she benefits from wind surgery and a visor.

6/1

4th

7

2nd Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

13:50 Ludlow

Merry Mistress

11st 1lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: David Dennis

Seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when placed in big-field handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to soft) in January and wasn't beaten far when third of four on recent chasing debut there (2m7f, good); ought to be on the premises again here.

9/2

3rd

2

9th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 4

13:15 Huntingdon

Merry Mistress

11st 6lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: David Dennis

Won three handicap hurdles last season (1m7f-2m3f, good/soft) and returned to form in first-time cheekpieces to finish third of 17 over 2m4f here 13 days ago; has stamina to prove over this longer trip but should make a chaser.

5/1

Form: 40-75P D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Decent back in the day but only one win since May 2019 and he was pulled up in a staying handicap at Fakenham on his return from an absence.
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11

27th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Canyon City

11st 4lb

J: Fergus Gregory

T: Caroline Fryer

Decent back in the day but only one win since May 2019 and he was pulled up in a staying handicap at Fakenham on his return from an absence.

50/1

1

1st Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 95y

Class 4

14:20 Fakenham

Canyon City

12st 1lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Caroline Fryer

Decent back in the day but only one win since May 2019, when scrambling home over fences in September 2021; well held back over hurdles for this yard, though this does look a bit easier.

14/1

Form: -21853

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) in July and her best effort yet in handicap company came when third over 3m at Ffos Las (soft; under A J O'Neill); each-way claims once more.
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14

27th Jan 2023

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:45 Doncaster

Rocked Up

11st 2lb

J: Mr A J O’Neill

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Won a Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) in July and her best effort yet in handicap company came when third over 3m at Ffos Las (soft; under A J O'Neill); each-way claims once more.

9/1

3rd

2

22nd Dec 2022

Good To Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:10 Ffos Las

Rocked Up

11st 13lb

J: Mr A J O’Neill

T: Jonjo O’Neill

Came good over hurdles at third attempt, in Market Rasen maiden (2m4f, good) in July, but safely held in both subsequent handicaps (2m7f/2m4f); can't be written off just yet but needs to up her game.

10/1

Non-runners

Merry Mistress

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Payout
Exacta £41.90
Straight Forecast £34.54
Tricast £236.44
Trifecta £480.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Starlyte

RP Ratings:

Curley Finger

Daily Mirror:

The Kniphand

SPOTLIGHT:

What An Ocean

The Guardian:

Just Jess

The Sun:

The Kniphand

TOPSPEED:

Curley Finger

POSTDATA:

Curley Finger

The Times:

Curley Finger

Daily Mail:

Starlyte

D Express:

Starlyte

The Star:

Starlyte

Daily Record:

Starlyte