January 28 / 15.05 Doncaster

15.05

Good

SBK Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4224.8
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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SBK Handicap Hurdle (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 118P12 CD BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner last May/June who exploited his hurdle mark over C&D in December; close second in a three-runner race back here one month ago, so remains in each-way calculations.
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6

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:37 Uttoxeter

Jaytee

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ian Williams

Won twice at Doncaster (3m, good/good to soft) during 2023-24 season but returned from long layoff with two disappointing runs this term, the latter in C&D race won by Saint Bibiana last month; others have much less to prove.

25/1

9

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Uttoxeter

Jaytee

10st 12lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ian Williams

In excellent form with varied headgear for most of the 2023-2024 season, but then had a long absence and he was tailed off on return four weeks ago; needs to be at his peak and some headgear (absent last time) returns.

12/1

5th

6

31st May 2025

Good

3m 2f 83y

Class 3

19:30 Stratford

Jaytee

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Ian Williams

In excellent form when last in action in January 2024, making all to win readily by over 7l at Doncaster (3m, good), but returns from long absence on a 7lb higher mark and with usual headgear missing.

6/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 6-P307

Last run: 17 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Back to form in first-time blinkers (retained since) when close third over 3m on good to soft at Ayr in November; backward steps at Cheltenham and Catterick since, however.
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10th

6

16th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 26y

Class 4

17:03 Wetherby

Son Of The Somme

11st 7lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Toby Lawes

Hurdle/chase winner for Brian Ellison; decent second in Newbury chase on stable debut (2m4f, good to soft) but well beaten at Southwell last time (3m, good); has run well at 3m; likely to be sharper for the run following a break.

11/1

5th

3

7th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:12 Southwell

Son Of The Somme

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

Hurdle/chase winner for Brian Ellison; no match for a progressive winner at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) but that was a positive start for this yard; unreliable in the past but if holding his form he could be the answer.

100/30

5th

3

7th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

17:12 Southwell

Son Of The Somme

11st 11lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Toby Lawes

Hurdle/chase winner for Brian Ellison; no match for a progressive winner at Newbury (2m6f, good to soft) but that was a positive start for this yard; unreliable in the past but if holding his form he could be the answer.

100/30

20/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 55-58B

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in the autumn in his first two handicaps (2m/2m5f); had wind surgery but was again an outsider when brought down at Wetherby (2m3f) on Boxing Day, close up at the time but it was at the fourth last; cheekpieces are added and he's upped in trip.
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6th

6

24th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

17:12 Uttoxeter

Mahler Moon

11st 3lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Consistent gelding on his favoured good ground, winning twice this year in small fields; beaten 9l into second in another last time but there's a big run in him.

4/1

2nd

4

5th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

17:42 Hereford

Mahler Moon

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

In great form on good ground this spring, winning twice and running well in between; raised only a further 2lb for Wincanton performance (3m1f) last time; likely to remain competitive.

5/2

1st

3

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

13:47 Wincanton

Mahler Moon

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Won 3m handicap hurdle at Newbury last March on good to soft; dug deepest to get off the mark over fences at Huntingdon (2m7f, good) and ran well last week at Exeter, for all that only two got round (he was hampered by the faller).

7/4

10/1

Form: 42-960 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won easily over C&D (good to soft) last January and went close at Carlisle (3m1f, good to soft) in April, both under Dylan Johnston; not so good in her three starts since, particularly when back over C&D (10-1) six weeks ago on latest, but she needs a second look.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

18:15 Hexham

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Ryan Mania

T: Paul Robson

Course scorer and also a dual 3m winner at Wetherby and Southwell in the spring; lost her chance with a blunder 3 out at Perth (3m) 11 days ago so can't be ruled out.

14/1

10th

5

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 207y

Class 5

17:35 Perth

Aazza

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Paul Robson

Hard to knock her last five efforts in handicap hurdles at about 3m and no reason why she won't give another good account of herself; might be a tad high in the weights now.

13/2

4th

1

3rd Jun 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell

Aazza

12st 0lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Paul Robson

Revitalised 9yo who ended last season with two good-ground wins (one over C&D) and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival at Bangor (2m7f, good) last month; obvious contender in current form.

2/1

Form: 4PP-4P

Last run: 77 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Stays 3m; pretty useful in 2021 but sparked only once last term and below form in May on final start for Paul Nicholls; 40-1, pulled up at Sandown in November on debut for new stable, so perhaps best watched for now.
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6th

9

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Time To Tinker

10st 3lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Gary Hanmer

ran in snatches, in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to rear and struggling after 4 out

14/1

6th

9

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

15:18 Southwell

Time To Tinker

10st 3lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Gary Hanmer

ran in snatches, in touch with leaders on outer, dropped to rear and struggling after 4 out

14/1

7th

7

3rd Nov 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

15:43 Huntingdon

Time To Tinker

11st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Gary Hanmer

Arrested his decline when placed at Bangor (2m3f, good) in September and will be fine over today's longer trip but his recent Kempton run was underwhelming and others in this field have much more appealing profiles.

12/1

Form: 1/66/8 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Won two 3m handicaps (one here) in a row off higher marks in spring 2021 but two lesser runs followed that autumn and he was soundly beaten over 2m3f here (40-1) six weeks ago when next seen; back up in trip and a tongue-tie (absent last time) returns, so a case can be made.
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6

20th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Aquila Sky

11st 1lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

Disappointing since he won twice over hurdles from markedly higher marks in spring 2021; seventh of 17 at Doncaster latest start was easily the most positive of his three runs this winter, however; needs to build on that, with blinkers replacing his recent cheekpieces.

14/1

7th

9

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

14:38 Doncaster

Aquila Sky

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Sam Allwood

towards rear

33/1

7th

9

24th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

14:38 Doncaster

Aquila Sky

11st 7lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Sam Allwood

towards rear

33/1

Form: 4-P085

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since; the return to hurdles last time (3m1f, soft) did not get a sufficient response for him to be greatly fancied at the moment.
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7th

2

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Tim Pat

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

12/1

7th

2

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

14:53 Southwell

Tim Pat

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Useful chaser at his best but has regressed this season; safely held when reverted to hurdling for two starts in January and needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

12/1

7th

11

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Tim Pat

11st 7lb

J: Abbie McCain

T: Donald McCain

Beaten a neck over fences here (3m, good) one year ago off 14lb higher, but not so hot since; the return to hurdles last time (3m1f, soft) did not get a sufficient response for him to be greatly fancied at the moment.

14/1

Form: 21-324

Last run: 77 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Had a solid record in bumpers and second of five in novice at Ludlow (2m5f, good) in October on hurdle debut; disappointing (treated for post-race ataxia) over 2m4f on heavy at Ffos Las in November on his only start since but he's an unexposed handicap debutant.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Pyffo

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won two in a row last June for the O'Neill yard and put up a bold show when close second of six at Doncaster (3m, good to soft; Bugise Seagull third) five weeks ago on second run for this yard; needs extra to win this, though.

9/1

1st

7

2nd Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Pyffo

11st 4lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

pressed leaders, led after 5th, mistake 4 out, pushed along 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon ridden, 4 lengths ahead last, always doing enough

9/1

2nd

4

29th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:47 Doncaster

Pyffo

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

took keen hold, disputed lead, led clearly before 4th, not fluent 2 out, headed approaching last, rallied run-in, no extra towards finish

4/1

Form: -55645 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Contender if judged on his two 3m1f wins at Plumpton last February/April but he's not got near that form in his four runs this autumn/winter, returned to hurdling (with cheekpieces fitted) for last two of those.
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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

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: 71-3FP D

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Out of form over fences in his two runs last summer, having won twice in that sphere last season; also pulled up in a chase here in December, after a break, and now swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this return to hurdling; down the weights and one to consider.
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10th

12

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Tango Boy

11st 4lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Neil Mulholland

Out of form over fences in his two runs last summer, having won twice in that sphere last season; also pulled up in a chase here in December, after a break, and now swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers on this return to hurdling; down the weights and one to consider.

10/1

14/1

Form: 3/44-P

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
One-time very useful Flat performer who won twice over hurdles early in 2021; fourth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last March but pulled up in November (25-1) when next seen; goes beyond 2m5f for first time.
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11th

10

28th Jan 2024

Good

3m 0f 84y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

On To Victory

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

One-time very useful Flat performer who won twice over hurdles early in 2021; fourth at Haydock (2m3f, soft) last March but pulled up in November (25-1) when next seen; goes beyond 2m5f for first time.

14/1

0

4

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 3

14:05 Exeter

On To Victory

11st 5lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

One-time useful Flat performer who has won over hurdles; however, seems past his best and doesn't look solid on 2022/2023 form (both codes); absent since Haydock fourth in March; best watched unless the market suggests a big run is expected.

14/1

Form: /1PUP-

Last run: 288 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) at Bangor in May 2022; hasn't completed in three runs since, albeit out of his depth in an Aintree Grade 1 last April on latest; this is only his second run in a handicap and it's over a new trip, so he's unexposed.
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3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Plumpton

Stony Man

11st 5lb

J: Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

held up in rear, outpaced and detached 5th, struggling 7th, pulled up before 2 out

4/1

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 214y

Class 5

13:55 Plumpton

Stony Man

11st 5lb

J: Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

held up in rear, outpaced and detached 5th, struggling 7th

4/1

6th

4

16th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:47 Chepstow

Stony Man

11st 11lb

J: Sean Clarke

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Maiden hurdle winner; has failed to go on from a respectable first run over fences and left former yard for £4,000 before finishing tailed off on stable debut at Market Rasen two months ago; the tongue-tie tried there is absent this time with cheekpieces retained.

16/1

Non-runners

Hashtag Boum, Paricolor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.20
Straight Forecast £50.88
Tricast £617.59
Trifecta £888.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hashtag Boum

WEST COUNTRY:

Pyffo

RP RATINGS:

Paricolor

Telegraph:

Jaytee

TOPSPEED:

Time To Tinker

D Express:

Pyffo

The Times:

Hashtag Boum

The Sun:

Hashtag Boum

The Star:

Hashtag Boum

Daily Record:

Hashtag Boum

POSTDATA:

Paricolor

Daily Mirror:

Jaytee