February 09 / 16.00 Doncaster

16.00

Good

Virgin Bet Fives Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £7234.97
  • 2m 4f 115y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Virgin Bet Fives Handicap Chase (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: O21-23 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner in France; has performed well in two handicap chases at Newcastle (2m4f, good/soft) for new yard, going close on the first occasion, and the form has plenty of substance; had wind surgery since; still open to further progress and warrants major respect.
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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: 2P6-23 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
0-5 in chases but his two runs this term have come over 3m1f (on soft ground) at Catterick and this drop back in trip may prove ideal having gained his hurdles win at 2m4f; possibilities off a reduced mark.
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7th

8

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Tupelo Mississippi

11st 7lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Ian O’Connor

Five wins when trained in UK but pulled-up in a point and two chases last thrice and not easy to fancy after a break.

66/1

1

27th Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 0y

15:42 Clonmel

Tupelo Mississippi

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Ian O’Connor

Winner of two bumpers (in 2020) and three races over jumps for Brian Ellison, the most recent in a 2m5f handicap chase at Cartmel last summer, pulled up in a point-to-point at Kildorrery on first start for Ian O'Connor; best watched.

20/1

4

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:50 Market Rasen

Tupelo Mississippi

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Brian Ellison

Kelso and Cartmel 2m5f-2m6f chase wins have been gained from two of his three lowest ever marks; work to do back up 5lb and there's pace rivalry if a repeat of last time's all-the-way tactics is planned.

7/2

Form: 542P83 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Finished third over 3m here (good) 12 days ago, bouncing back from a couple of poor efforts; this drop back in distance looks ideal having gained both chase wins at 2m4f; enters calculations.
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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

Form: P3234U D

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider in French race when last seen; best effort this term when second at Fontwell in October; no win since April 2021 and current mark reflects a general decline in his ability.
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0

2

29th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 149y

Class 5

16:34 Wincanton

Fanzio

11st 6lb

J: Miss Ella Herbison

T: Laura Hurley

Useful in his prime but badly out of sorts on last six starts; had wind surgery before latest; the drop back in trip does not persuade.

40/1

0

2

17th Oct 2023

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

16:10 Hereford

Fanzio

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Laura Hurley

Useful in his prime but badly out of sorts since switched to current stable in the spring; needs latest wind op to have made a big difference.

25/1

Form: 21F-66 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Continued a consistent spell when he scored at Wetherby last March; takes a drop in class today but doesn't look likely to defy top weight judged on two modest efforts this term.
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3rd

3

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Carlisle

Buster Valentine

11st 10lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Dual chase winner but not been at his best this season (last twice over hurdles); on a good mark and conditions suit; could go well.

10/1

5th

4

12th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

14:40 Market Rasen

Buster Valentine

11st 6lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Useful chaser at his best but didn't fire on either start over fences this season and was unable to land a telling blow when back over hurdles last month; needs to turn a corner.

25/1

5th

9

20th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 3

15:50 Carlisle

Buster Valentine

11st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Two-time hurdle winner who scored over fences at Wetherby last March; however, this 10yo has been below par in chases on his two outings this season and a return to form is needed.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31P-4P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Scored twice as a novice chaser last term and fared better than the bare result here (2m3f, good) on reappearance; pulled up at Wetherby since but may still have more to offer; not dismissed.
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5

12th Apr 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:00 Southwell

The Mighty Arc

11st 11lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Charlie Longsdon

prominent, not fluent 12th, not fluent 13th, soon shaken up and lost ground

12/1

1

15th Feb 2023

Good

3m 0f 45y

Class 4

16:20 Wetherby

The Mighty Arc

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Scored twice as a novice chaser last term (2m4f/2m5f) and fared better than the bare result on reappearance (2m3f); pulled up last time but may still have more to offer; first crack at 3m under rules.

10/1

2

9th Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 115y

Class 4

16:00 Doncaster

The Mighty Arc

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Charlie Longsdon

Scored twice as a novice chaser last term and fared better than the bare result here (2m3f, good) on reappearance; pulled up at Wetherby since but may still have more to offer; not dismissed.

13/2

Form: 111UP4 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Not entirely disgraced here (2m3f) two weeks ago; dropped 3lb but may still be in the assessor's grip to some extent, having shot up the weights during a productive spell in summer.
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5

28th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

16:48 Newton Abbot

On Springs

12st 0lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Luca Morgan

Five-time winner over fences for Ben Pauling and has won all this year's points with authority; needs respecting, though good ground seems ideal.

100/30

5

28th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 5

16:48 Newton Abbot

On Springs

12st 0lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Luca Morgan

Five-time winner over fences for Ben Pauling and has won all this year's points with authority; needs respecting, though good ground seems ideal.

100/30

4

18th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 16y

Class 4

15:52 Market Rasen

On Springs

11st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Ben Pauling

Better known as a chaser (5-15); has reverted to hurdles since chase falls last summer; outran his double-figure odds when runner-up at Kempton (2m5f, good) in October; toiled on return from wind surgery subsequently; risky after break.

12/1

Form: 2-764P D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Had a second wind surgery since pulling up at Newcastle on Boxing Day; close second (off 12lb higher) in this race last year but was in much better form at the time; not solid on recent evidence.
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5th

4

14th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 5f 28y

Class 4

14:45 Sedgefield

Road Warrior

11st 10lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Took advantage of a reduced mark on his second run after wind surgery when making all to score by 12l at Newcastle (2m4f, heavy) last month; back up 7lb in the weights but he remains well treated on his best form and is versatile ground-wise; major player again.

7/4

1st

6

18th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

14:15 Newcastle

Road Warrior

11st 8lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

made all, set steady pace

11/1

4th

3

27th Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Road Warrior

11st 13lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Won four chases in 2011 but hasn't really fired this season; had another wind op last month and is too well handicapped to rule out but needs to up his game.

12/1

Non-runners

Buster Valentine, The Mighty Arc, Road Warrior

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £7.37

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Heroique De Maulde

TOPSPEED:

On Springs

D Express:

Tupelo Mississippi

WEST COUNTRY:

Fanzio

RP Ratings:

Heroique De Maulde

POSTDATA:

Heroique De Maulde

The Times:

Heroique De Maulde

The Guardian:

Heroique De Maulde

Daily Mail:

Heroique De Maulde

Daily Mirror:

Heroique De Maulde

The Star:

Heroique De Maulde

Daily Record:

Heroique De Maulde

Telegraph:

On Springs