December 01 / 14.35 Doncaster

14.35

Good

Magnum By Walls Novices’ Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £3406.24
  • 2m 7f 214y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Magnum By Walls Novices’ Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: U953-1 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner, 0-6 as hurdler; 4-1, won chase debut in eight-runner novice handicap at Warwick (3m, soft) last month but his jumping wasn't that fluent and he was handed the win when a wide-margin leader fell at the last; has the same mark and would normally need to step up markedly upon that performance but this could be a very weak field.
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3rd

8

26th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 3

14:07 Ludlow

Rockinastorm

10st 10lb

J: David Bass

T: Henry Daly

Dual course winner (3m/3m1f); not beaten far when fifth of six in C&D (good to soft) contest won by Ballycamus in December and didn't run badly in competitive Windsor marathon last month; can't be ignored off this mark.

6/1

7th

9

18th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 4f 162y

Class 3

15:35 Windsor

Rockinastorm

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Henry Daly

Front-runner who won two in a row in late 2024 (3m1f/3m, good/soft), on the second occasion off today's mark, and he ran pretty well over 3m4f at Haydock last March; hasn't run badly on either outing this season but needs something extra this afternoon.

20/1

11

24th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Cheltenham

Rockinastorm

11st 6lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Henry Daly

Dual chase winner towards end of 2024 (3m1f/3m); only third of four behind Regarde at Haydock (3m4f, good) in March but wasn't beaten far; resumes on a workable mark and with Patrick Mullins a good jockey booking.

9/1

OUR TIP

Abandoned

Form: 80-7

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Brother to same owner's high-class chaser Nube Negra; placed in two Irish points for Colin Bowe in 2022 but soundly beaten in three maiden hurdles, latest for new stable after 497-day absence; makes handicap/chase debut but lacks solid form claims.
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2

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:30 Southwell

Noche Negra

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Jumped well when scoring on his stable debut at Warwick (2m4f, soft) in late 2024 but he hasn't recaptured that form in three runs following a year's absence, pulling up on his last two starts.

11/1

6

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:20 Stratford

Noche Negra

11st 9lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

Jumped well when scoring on his stable debut at Warwick (2m4f, soft) in late 2024 but he hasn't recaptured that form in two runs following a year's absence, latterly when found to have an irregular heartbeat back at Warwick in January; cheekpieces back on but risky at present.

12/1

Form: 4555-6

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who was beaten over 30l in his three hurdle races but finished closer (15l sixth of 11) over 2m3f on good to soft on chase/handicap debut at Plumpton on last month's reappearance; better was seemingly expected of him that day as he disputed favouritism.
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7th

16

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

15:15 Cheltenham

Haston Clermont

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Noel Williams

Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip.

9/2

7th

16

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 4f 21y

Class 3

15:15 Cheltenham

Haston Clermont

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Noel Williams

Progressive 7yo who kept on well to score at Catterick (3m1f, soft) six weeks ago and is now 3-5 over fences; has more on his plate here but open to further improvement over the longer trip.

9/2

1st

4

6th Mar 2024

Soft

3m 1f 54y

Class 4

15:45 Catterick

Haston Clermont

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Noel Williams

Lightly raced point runner-up who won at Lingfield (2m7f, good to soft) in December on second chase start and followed up at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy); beaten just a nose at Chepstow (2m7f, heavy) last time by a winner who has since defied a 6lb rise, and he has attractive claims up 4lb.

5/4

Form: -1F43P BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap hurdle debut at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May but has not matched that form; penultimate start was respectable but he pulled up when favourite on the switch to fences at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) on latest outing; wears headgear first time.
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Form: 12-842 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won well over hurdles at Bangor (2m7f, good to soft) in March; that's his only win from 14 races but second in two of four starts since, including at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) last time which was easily the best of his three chase efforts; back up in trip and well handicapped on the hurdles form.
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9

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

William Ewart

10st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

Just 1-10 over fences but ran well in defeat in first-time blinkers at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in August and was placed (over hurdles) on both previous visits to Hereford; no surprise if he features.

8/1

2nd

9

22nd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

William Ewart

10st 10lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

prominent, good jump and led 4th, joined 10th, headed 4 out, not fluent 3 out, kept on but no chance with winner from 2 out

7/1

3rd

5

5th Jul 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

William Ewart

10st 13lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Christian Williams

1-8 over fences and mostly running well but he can throw in the odd modest effort and wasn't at his best behind Doctor Foley at Fontwell in May last time out; could well leave that effort behind back today and he needs considering.

7/1

Form: 53/PP-

Last run: 256 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Irish maiden point winner (seventh start) in 2020; has raced only four times since, all over hurdles and not accomplishing much; switches to chasing with lots to prove.
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0

9

23rd Jan 2024

Good To Soft

2m 6f 151y

Class 5

14:45 Leicester

Sleve Donard

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

held up in rear, no impression before 5 out

50/1

0

9

22nd Dec 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Uttoxeter

Sleve Donard

10st 7lb

J: James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

Pulled up on both hurdling starts last season and also on chasing debut 11 days ago; big leap of faith required to support him here.

100/1

0

12

11th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 110y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield

Sleve Donard

10st 2lb

J: James Turner

T: Tracey Leeson

Irish point winner (seventh start) in November 2020 but has only raced four times over hurdles since and pulled up in last two starts; now switches to chasing after another absence and he has a lot to prove.

50/1

Form: 3P393C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on some of his placed form for Alex Hales but left that yard after some disappointing efforts in the summer; well-beaten third at Southwell (2m4f) on stable debut and behind when carried out late on at this track (2m) two weeks ago; unraced beyond 2m4f.
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13th

18

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Foxs Socks

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Made the frame a few times after returning in May including over C&D, but last two efforts have been poor and he is just 1-34; makes little appeal.

66/1

13th

18

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Foxs Socks

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Made the frame a few times after returning in May including over C&D, but last two efforts have been poor and he is just 1-34; makes little appeal.

66/1

13th

18

2nd Nov 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:05 Huntingdon

Foxs Socks

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Made the frame a few times after returning in May including over C&D, but last two efforts have been poor and he is just 1-34; makes little appeal.

66/1

Form: 5P3898

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
With her fourth trainer and has shown bits of form over hurdles but it's an unconvincing record; sinking in the weights and perhaps a switch to chasing will spark something, as she did win an Irish maiden point in 2022.
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3rd

5

14th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 91y

Class 5

14:15 Newcastle

Just Hannah

10st 7lb

J: John Kington

T: Danny Brooke

Point winner who is one to watch in the betting off a lowly mark on her chase debut; however, she's been struggling over hurdles this year and needs to raise her game in a big way.

9/1

Form: 813P8-

Last run: 217 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Wore cheekpieces over hurdles on last four starts, mostly front-running and winning at Southwell (3m2f, good; 4lb higher today) in February on first occasion; good third next time but the effects of the headgear may have worn off judged on his two runs since and they are now discarded for today's chasing/seasonal debut.
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8

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

16:22 Hexham

The Skiffle King

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Made a successful chasing debut at Southwell (3m2f) for Charles and Adam Pogson but off 14 months before being pulled up there for his new yard 24 days ago; blinkers are quickly reached for.

16/1

9

17th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

13:35 Southwell

The Skiffle King

10st 8lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

jumped left on occasions, prominent, mistake and lost ground 6th, weakened before 15th, tailed off when pulled up after 4 out

11/2

1st

6

17th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 1f 185y

Class 5

12:10 Southwell

The Skiffle King

10st 2lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

First and third in good-ground handicap hurdles earlier this year before struggling under softer conditions; the ground is therefore a worry and he goes without the cheekpieces that were working well.

12/1

Form: 76/R/6

Last run: 80 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Poor hurdle form in 2021 and refused to race the once; 4-7 in points since but her return to racing under rules saw her drop right away in a maiden hurdle at Worcester (2m4f) in September; 3lb wrong at the weights on this handicap debut but her point record offers hope for this switch to chasing.
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Verdict

Rockinastorm and WILLIAM EWART (nap) come readily to the fore in calculations for what could be a very weak race. The former was somewhat flattered to win on his chasing debut, a performance he should improve upon but that may still leave him up against it if William Ewart, runner-up over a minimum trip last time, can take another step closer to his staying hurdles form.[Richard Austen]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

William Ewart

POSTDATA:

Rockinastorm

Daily Mail:

Catuaba

Daily Mirror:

Haston Clermont

The Times:

Southfield Lily

TOPSPEED:

Fox's Socks

Telegraph:

Rockinastorm

The Guardian:

Rockinastorm

D Express:

William Ewart

The Sun:

William Ewart

The Star:

William Ewart

Daily Record:

William Ewart