January 27 / 12.55 Doncaster

12.55

Good

SBK Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £15843
  • 2m 3f 88y
  • Class 2
  • 13 runners
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SBK Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: P222U1 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Held on gamely to make all under Charlie Maggs here (2m, good to soft) when back over hurdles six weeks ago and will be fine over today's longer trip but that race was somewhat unsatisfactory (several flights omitted) and others in this field appeal more.
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1st

1

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 3

15:30 Catterick

Geromino

12st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

10yo who returned from long absence with a pretty encouraging fourth in 0-135 at Haydock in December; he's well treated on his old form and could be in the mix now dropping into a 0-125; wins have come on good/good to soft.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 5-3351 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Found Grade 2 novice too hot two starts ago but delivered on earlier promise when winning readily by 10l at Catterick (2m3f, good to soft) last month and should have more to offer in handicaps; high on the list.
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12

12th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

16:13 Wetherby

Rich Spirit

11st 1lb

J: Jack Power

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Fell twice in three chase starts and well held in the other; offered little on return to hurdling here 11 days ago.

25/1

13th

11

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Rich Spirit

11st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield

16/1

13th

11

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Rich Spirit

11st 4lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

midfield

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: -44152

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won on heavy ground last July and returned from a break with two good runs towards end of last year; made brave bid from the front when second at Hereford (2m3f, good) on latest occasion and benefits from Cameron Iles's very useful 7lb claim today; highly respected.
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3rd

8

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

Luttrell Lad

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Tom Lacey

Won at Exeter and then a close fourth at Sandown (2m4f, good); could put a line through his subsequent races on account of heavy ground and a trip too far; respected.

14/1

4th

7

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 57y

Class 3

15:32 Newbury

Luttrell Lad

11st 1lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Tom Lacey

Won at Exeter (2m2f) in November and creditable fourth at Sandown (2m4f) next time, before heavy ground might excuse his latest start; this, however, is his first foray beyond 2m6f, after 37 races and at the age of ten.

16/1

4th

4

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 3

16:10 Warwick

Luttrell Lad

11st 3lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

November's Exeter win looked unlikely but he stayed on much the best over 2m2f on good to soft; not beaten far off this 6lb higher mark at Sandown (2m4f, good) when close up behind Henri The Second who won easily back there last weekend; thoroughly exposed but enters the equation for sure; has won on heavy.

15/2

Form: 952-F6

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
A promising novice last season and began this campaign with two good efforts, latterly when sixth of 18 at Cheltenham (2m, good) in October; tries a new trip today and may still have a bigger run in him.
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4

28th Jun 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

15:27 Uttoxeter

Alien Storm

11st 0lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Successful five times at up to 2m4f, including twice last autumn; clear second upped to 3m at Bangor (good) most recently, running at least as well as he's ever done; may remain competitive despite his new mark being a career-high one.

9/1

2nd

5

23rd May 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 2

16:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Alien Storm

10st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Ran respectably when third of five over hurdles at regular haunt Plumpton (2m4f, good) last month; better known as a chaser these days but he looks weighted near best off this mark and is untried beyond 2m5f; has some work to do back in this sphere.

12/1

Form: 14P1-8 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won 20-runner handicap at last season's Aintree festival (2m, soft) and returned from break with good Flat win in the autumn; safely held in major handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in November but today's race is a bit easier and he's not yet fully exposed in this sphere.
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15th

19

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Punctuation

10st 12lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Nicky Henderson

Respectable strike-rate (Flat/hurdles) during his spell with Fergal O'Brien; encouraging placed effort at Kempton (2m5f; second run for new yard) most recently; won a race of this nature at Aintree (2m, soft; off 2lb lower) two years ago.

33/1

3rd

4

22nd Feb 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:15 Kempton

Punctuation

11st 9lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

towards rear, headway after 3 out

5/1

4th

2

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 2

15:50 Doncaster

Punctuation

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Henderson

in rear

7/2

Form: P0-664

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Left Gordon Elliott after a disappointing Flat run in the autumn but was very respectable fourth of six at Kempton (2m, good to soft) when back over hurdles for new stable a fortnight ago; now needs to build on that performance.
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No Results Found

Form: 711-78 D

Last run: 231 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
5-10 over hurdles when trained in France; absent since finishing eighth in Grade 3 chase last June and unraced on ground quicker than soft but it will be interesting to see how he fares in Britain for Paul Nicholls; had wind op last summer.
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5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 1

13:10 Ayr

Sans Bruit

10st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Front-runner who was 11l third of 15 at Aintree (2m, good to soft) nine days ago when bidding to win that race for the third consecutive year (wins on soft/good); his last five wins have come in the month of April and there can be optimism that he will make another bold bid; third in this in 2024.

3/1

3rd

7

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Sans Bruit

11st 1lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

His exploits earlier in the season aren't of much concern given his last five wins have come in the month of April, including the last two runnings of this race (soft/good to soft; has also won on good); this prominent racer did it comfortably 12 months ago and is just 3lb higher today; could once more take all the beating.

11/4

4th

3

18th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:50 Windsor

Sans Bruit

11st 8lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Hasn't found his form this term and that may well continue until winter is out, as he's essentially a spring horse; gained last five wins in the month of April.

10/1

Form: 1927-P D

Last run: 57 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Made very disappointing seasonal/chase debut in December and now quickly switches back to hurdling; only 2lb higher than for commendable second at last year's Cheltenham Festival (2m4f, soft), and today's faster ground will also suit; contender if back on song.
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6th

5

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

No Ordinary Joe

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Faye Bramley

Off a reduced mark he won over 2m4f on good ground at Sandown and some interference didn't help matters when well beaten off this 5lb higher mark in the Swinton; still well treated on old form.

14/1

13th

12

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

No Ordinary Joe

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Finally took advantage of some leniency from the handicapper when winning at Sandown (2m4f, good) two weeks ago, always in the firing line; still well treated on old form but he's not sure to be so effective back over this shorter trip.

18/1

1st

11

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

No Ordinary Joe

10st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Faye Bramley

Kept on for sixth of 21 in first-time visor at Aintree (2m, good to soft) a fortnight ago and will be suited by this move back up in trip, but his last win came in 2022 and he's patently not the force of old.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: P81-PP C

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Seemingly revived by first-time cheekpieces when narrow winner of valuable handicap chase at Newbury (2m4f, good) last March but was pulled up in both subsequent chases and it's hard to know what to expect from him on first hurdle start since 2019 and with headgear removed.
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5th

6

17th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

The Big Bite

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

Now 10lb lower than when winning major handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March 2023 but looked out of sorts last season and arrives here with a lot to prove.

16/1

6

17th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

18:20 Aintree

The Big Bite

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

Now 10lb lower than when winning major handicap at Newbury (2m4f, good) in first-time cheekpieces in March 2023 but looked out of sorts last season and arrives here with a lot to prove.

16/1

2

10th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 34y

Class 3

15:00 Market Rasen

The Big Bite

11st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Henry Oliver

in touch with leaders, lost ground and struggling after 11th

11/1

Form: 3U4F-2 C

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Chasing didn't go to plan last season and he was a mid-race faller when returned to hurdling in the spring but his reappearance second at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in November was very encouraging and his current mark ought to be workable; shortlisted.
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3rd

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

20:05 Warwick

Call Of The Wild

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Made disappointing start to chasing career in 2022-23 season (two attempts); returned from layoff with pleasing second in Class 3 handicap hurdle at Wincanton (2m4f, soft; also suited by good) in November but was safely held on only other appearance last season and it's hard to know what to expect from him as he begins his second spell over fences

7/1

3rd

3

11th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

20:05 Warwick

Call Of The Wild

11st 2lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

Made disappointing start to chasing career in 2022-23 season (two attempts); returned from layoff with pleasing second in Class 3 handicap hurdle at Wincanton (2m4f, soft; also suited by good) in November but was safely held on only other appearance last season and it's hard to know what to expect from him as he begins his second spell over fences

7/1

10th

8

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 3f 88y

Class 2

12:55 Doncaster

Call Of The Wild

11st 1lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Chasing didn't go to plan last season and he was a mid-race faller when returned to hurdling in the spring but his reappearance second at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in November was very encouraging and his current mark ought to be workable; shortlisted.

6/1

Form: /0232-

Last run: 532 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 8yo who was placed on first two starts for Fergal O'Brien, both times over 2m on good ground in summer 2022; returns from long absence on a good mark and today's trip will suit but riding arrangements suggest Punctuation is the stable's main hope.
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1st

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Wolf Prince

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Last hurdles win came in April 2024 when trained by Fergal O'Brien; came back from a long absence for a new yard in the spring and not a bad Flat run last time, so looks a player with cheekpieces added.

6/1

5th

9

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.

10/1

Form: 30-18P

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Clear winner of 16-runner Ballinrobe handicap (2m6f, good) for Noel Meade last May but soundly beaten on first two starts for current stable (2m3f/2m4f) and needs to turn a corner; swaps blinkers for refitted cheekpieces.
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7th

2

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lunar Power

9st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Laura Mongan

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023, stays a deal further and is on the downgrade now; patchy for his new yard this year and others make greater appeal back from seven weeks off.

12/1

7th

1

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Lunar Power

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Won his share in Ireland but has been on the downgrade for a while and has had three different trainers in the past nine months; however, he showed enough on the AW here last time to suggest he has each-way claims back up in trip and down another 2lb.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lunar Power

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Losing run stretches back to May 2023 (hurdles); ended 2025 with some modest efforts for James Owen and fared little better when fifth of seven on his stable debut 11 weeks ago (2m, Polytrack); enough to prove.

16/1

Form: 6P-117

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Started off for Gordon Elliott with two wins in low-grade, big-field handicaps in November (3m/2m5f, soft); had to settle for seventh at Fairyhouse (2m4f, soft) last month and needs to prove he's fully effective on good ground but further progress remains possible; 1lb wrong.
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4

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles last year and in good form when last seen in May, runner-up in 3m Tipperary hurdle and Kilbeggan beginners chase; has form on soft so won't mind rain.

9/2

2nd

3

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.

4/1

2nd

3

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Hunting Brook

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m5f/3m handicap hurdles for this yard and nearly added another in this new headgear combination at Tipperary last week; there are chasers in the family.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta £69.80
Straight Forecast £69.38
Tricast £329.95
Trifecta £470.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Luttrell Lad

WEST COUNTRY:

Punctuation

The Guardian:

Sans Bruit

TOPSPEED:

Geromino

D Express:

Wolf Prince

The Star:

Rich Spirit

The Sun:

Call Of The Wild

LAMBOURN:

No Ordinary Joe

Daily Record:

Sans Bruit

Daily Mail:

Geromino

RP RATINGS:

Luttrell Lad

POSTDATA:

Luttrell Lad

The Times:

Punctuation

Telegraph:

Punctuation

Daily Mirror:

Wolf Prince