January 28 / 16.10 Doncaster

16.10

Good

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £2614.08
  • 2m 0f 128y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Open National Hunt Flat Race (Go North Jodami Series Qual’) (GBB)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Windy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros 3yo; first foal of a point-winning half-sister to useful bumper/chase/hurdle winner American Mike; interesting newcomer, especially if the market speaks positively.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:48 Ffos Las

Less Destiny Star

11st 4lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Good-ground bumper scorer; had wind surgery prior to a resurgent effort, finishing 5l third and one place behind Star Turn, over C&D (good to soft) last month in only his second handicap attempt; warrants respect off same mark, with a step forward possible.

5/1

3rd

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Less Destiny Star

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Ben Pauling

Bumper winner; remote when fourth on handicap debut at Doncaster (3m, good to soft) in February but was given a wind op last month and remains open to improvement over hurdles for his respected stable.

14/1

4th

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:57 Doncaster

Less Destiny Star

11st 9lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Ben Pauling

Course bumper winner (good) who ran okay when fourth of six on hurdle debut at Lingfield (2m3f, good to soft) in November; well beaten on both starts since (2m5f/2m3f, soft) but there's stamina in his family and he could be a different proposition now up in trip and back on better ground in a first-time tongue-tie on his handicap debut; monitor the betting.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £8.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 in Irish points but has proved consistent and is evidently thought capable of winning a race, having started favourite the last six times; joined new yard for £12,000; has a bumper winner in pedigree.
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2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Barrons Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Won four handicap hurdles at about this trip for Donald McCain; 0-4 for current yard, though ran in the Listed chase here won by Grey Dawning before finishing third in a handicap chase at Bangor (beaten 4.5l); might be running back into form.

13/2

2

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

16:33 Kelso

Barrons Land

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: Laura Horsfall

Won four handicap hurdles at about this trip for Donald McCain; 0-4 for current yard, though ran in the Listed chase here won by Grey Dawning before finishing third in a handicap chase at Bangor (beaten 4.5l); might be running back into form.

13/2

3rd

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 72y

Class 4

15:59 Bangor-on-Dee

Barrons Land

11st 3lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Laura Horsfall

raced in fourth, headway after 3 out, pressed winner last, no extra run-in

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 8

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Flat-bred 4yo who showed some promise with his midfield finish over C&D (good to soft) 18 days ago, having been prominent in the betting; open to improvement with the outing/experience under his belt; one to consider.
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11th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Stavvy

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

A fair bumper winner but he beat just one on the back of a wind op in 1m4f Ascot novice last October; lots more is required.

12/1

11th

5

(5)

30th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Stavvy

10st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

A fair bumper winner but he beat just one on the back of a wind op in 1m4f Ascot novice last October; lots more is required.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:22 Ascot

Stavvy

9st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Pulled up in Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in March when last seen but had wind surgery subsequently and he impressed in a heavy-ground bumper at Southwell in February; interesting contender on Flat debut.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both starts in Irish points last spring, winning at Ballindenisk latest; sold for £115,000 soon after; described as a "very nice type" by Nicky Henderson in Stable Tour; respected rules debutant.
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4

18th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

16:15 Huntingdon

Western Harmony

11st 4lb

J: Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

Irish point winner in 2023; has yet to fulfil initial bumper promise and was pulled up a year ago on handicap debut (3m, soft; first-time cheekpieces) on final start for Nicky Henderson; interesting to see what the new stable can do with him; market can guide.

13/2

3rd

3

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

13:50 Fontwell

Western Harmony

11st 3lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Nicky Henderson

Irish maiden point winner in May 2023; with a top yard but came up short under Ben Sutton in his two bumpers and two hurdle races (both over an extended 2m4f) so he looks one of their lesser lights; unraced on soft.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of an unraced sister to two useful winners, including Violin Davis (bumper/hurdle/chase); raced twice in British points, winning at Dunsmore latest; has joined a major yard for rules career.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:32 Worcester

Disco Davis

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Heavy-ground 2m hurdle winner when with Dan Skelton; changed hands for 1,000gns since being beaten more than 16l in a Stratford seller in March; 2lb lower for chase debut but can only suggest a watching brief at present.

20/1

4th

1

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

14:15 Stratford

Disco Davis

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Started the season with a good 2m4f Uttoxeter fourth but he's been pulled up all three starts since in handicaps from 2m4f to 3m; in top hands but is hard to warm to despite the drop in grade.

14/1

1

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:30 Plumpton

Disco Davis

12st 0lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Good fourth on seasonal debut at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up on consecutive outings towards end of last year (2m4f/2m6f); tries a new trip here; needs three-month break to have done him good.

7/1

Form: 2

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Recorded a wide-margin success in a good-ground British point; front-running second of four at Catterick (1m7f, good to soft) on the switch to rules; now in a deeper field but looks a big player on bare figures.
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5th

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Gwash

12st 2lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Sole success over hurdles came here over two years ago and his best effort came when runner-up at Uttoxeter (2m7f, good) last July; well beaten in three runs since, the latest on chase debut at Taunton in November; cheekpieces worn last time are left off and doesn't appeal for win purposes.

20/1

6

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 4

14:10 Uttoxeter

Gwash

11st 11lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Did not progress after winning 2m3f maiden in spring 2024 but ran big race in defeat over C&D (good) in July and is probably still well treated after subsequent 3lb rise; raced only on good/good to soft.

4/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam placed in bumper, half-sister to winners Wilberdragon (bumper/hurdle/chase) and Bayley's Dream (2m5f hurdle) out of dual bumper winner; stable is only 1-50 in bumpers in last five seasons.
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3rd

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:05 Huntingdon

El Rayo

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Belied 33-1 odds when placed here on hurdle debut (2m, good) in November and, after a lesser effort on soft ground, again showed significant promise when fifth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but may still have potential.

5/1

3rd

1

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 5

17:05 Huntingdon

El Rayo

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

Belied 33-1 odds when placed here on hurdle debut (2m, good) in November and, after a lesser effort on soft ground, again showed significant promise when fifth at Market Rasen (2m4f, good) last month; not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but may still have potential.

5/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 297 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to a winning hurdler for his connections; absent since outrunning his 100-1 odds at Wetherby (2m, good to soft; finished 12l second) last April; likely player if that debut form is backed up.
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1st

6

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

12:45 Wetherby

Telemetry

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders and, went second 5th, joined leader before 3 out, led narrowly 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, kept on and went clear run-in

33/1

1st

6

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

12:45 Wetherby

Telemetry

11st 0lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

in touch with leaders and, went second 5th, joined leader before 3 out, led narrowly 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 2 lengths ahead last, kept on and went clear run-in

33/1

10th

10

8th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 4

14:10 Kelso

Telemetry

11st 1lb

J: Thomas Dowson

T: Philip Kirby

prominent, mistake 1st, weakened before 3 out

25/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Unklipped; dam bumper/hurdle winner, half-sister to Flat and smart 2m-3m hurdle winner United; has had wind surgery; wears tongue-tie on debut; heed the market signals.
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11th

12

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Undone

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Neil King

towards rear, lost touch halfway

66/1

11th

12

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 171y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Undone

10st 10lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Neil King

towards rear, lost touch halfway

66/1

9th

11

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:10 Doncaster

Undone

10st 11lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Unklipped; dam bumper/hurdle winner, half-sister to Flat and smart 2m-3m hurdle winner United; has had wind surgery; wears tongue-tie on debut; heed the market signals.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a useful family and represents major stable; duly showed promise at Hereford (2m, good) two months ago, keeping-on fourth; has possibilities with improvement on the cards.
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11

21st Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Worcester

Doeshefitthebill

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Fell at eighth fence when 40-1 for last month's chase/handicap debut but showed some promise in 2m novice hurdles in the spring and remains very unexposed.

20/1

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:18 Worcester

Doeshefitthebill

11st 3lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Peak effort over hurdles came when 7l fourth to a subsequent Punchestown handicap hurdle winner at Ludlow in April but has since finished a disappointing last of six back there in May (made a respiratory noise); back up in trip but faces no easy task on this switch to fences on handicap debut with a tongue-tie now added.

14/1

6th

2

12th May 2024

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:18 Ludlow

Doeshefitthebill

11st 1lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Had just the four races and was beaten only 7l behind subsequent Punchestown handicap winner Daddy Long Legs in a C&D novice on good ground last month; flattered to finish so close to the easy winner but the runner-up is a capable jumper.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
13,500euros foal, 16,000euros 3yo; dam unraced sister to point and 3m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Howdydoody; stable, also represented by The Grafter, is 0-10 in bumpers.
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4

3rd May 2024

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Bigforyourboots

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: L Morgan

Struggled in a bumper in January; ran well for a long way when sixth in 2m4f maiden point in March and may not have handled heavy ground when pulled up on latest outing but is not the most obvious answer here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; tongue-tie added.

33/1

4

3rd May 2024

Good

2m 0f 62y

Class 5

16:35 Cheltenham

Bigforyourboots

11st 12lb

J: Mr Sean O’Connor

T: L Morgan

Struggled in a bumper in January; ran well for a long way when sixth in 2m4f maiden point in March and may not have handled heavy ground when pulled up on latest outing but is not the most obvious answer here; swaps cheekpieces for first-time blinkers; tongue-tie added.

33/1

11th

1

28th Jan 2024

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 5

16:10 Doncaster

Bigforyourboots

11st 4lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Sam Allwood

13,500euros foal, 16,000euros 3yo; dam unraced sister to point and 3m-3m1f hurdle/chase winner Howdydoody; stable, also represented by The Grafter, is 0-10 in bumpers.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 115 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made no impact at Warwick (2m, good) in October, having been friendless in the betting; looks one for the longer term.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

4

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 125y

Class 2

17:00 Haydock

Grand Geste

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Suffered two flops in his last three races but the latest was in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; both wins since December have been here (3m1f/3m4f), latterly in the 11-runner Grand National Trial that always takes some winning; if on a going day then he would have strong claims, for all that softer ground would be preferred.

2/1

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Grand Geste

11st 5lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Impressive in a useful handicap at Haydock (extended 3m1f, soft) and, following a Doncaster flop, even better when he emerged on top in the Grand National Trial back at Haydock (extended 3m4f, good to soft); up another 6lb but little to prove regarding stamina and should have more to give.

14/1

1st

7

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 4f 97y

Class 1

15:15 Haydock

Grand Geste

10st 12lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Impressive when winning the Tommy Whittle here (extended 3m1f, soft) in December and on that evidence today's 10lb higher mark may not be beyond this unexposed 7yo; he's a lot better than he showed at Doncaster (3m, soft) three weeks ago but has something to prove following that flop.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £86.50
Straight Forecast £99.61
Trifecta £756.70

Selections

LAMBOURN:

Western Harmony

RP RATINGS:

Gwash

D Express:

Les's Destiny Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Stavvy

Daily Mirror:

Disco Davis

POSTDATA:

Telemetry

The Star:

Les's Destiny Star

The Times:

Western Harmony

Telegraph:

Western Harmony

Daily Record:

Western Harmony

WEST COUNTRY:

Gwash

The Sun:

Gwash