December 14 / 12.55 Doncaster

12.55

Good To Soft

Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £4700.09
  • 2m 0f 78y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Never Ordinary At bet365 Handicap Chase (Go North One Man Series Qualifier)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 125444 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who won at Huntingdon in May and was a good second off this mark at Market Rasen in June; however, he needs to produce more than he's managed on his four starts since (for this yard the last twice) if he's to come out on top today.
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4

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 25y

Class 4

15:50 Leicester

Stormin Crossgales

11st 7lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Max Young

Four chase wins last season and he's well handicapped on his best form; however, he's struggled this term; cheekpieces go on.

66/1

5

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:45 Haydock

Stormin Crossgales

11st 2lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Max Young

Four chase wins last season and well handicapped on his best form; however, pulled up on first two runs this term and 200-1 when unseating early at Ludlow last month; plenty to prove.

100/1

3

1st Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:35 Fakenham

Stormin Crossgales

11st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Max Young

Signed off for the Pogson stable with victory in a two-runner claimer over C&D and then joined Max Young for £5,000; it was a good-quality handicap in which he struggled at Aintree and this is easier.

16/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5/742- C

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Course novice hurdle winner (2m3f, good) for Charlie Longsdon who was second in this last year (good to soft) on his third chase start; absent since but returns off a 1lb lower mark and is not discounted in a first-time hood on his stable debut (remains in the same ownership).
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4th

5

31st May 2026

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:37 Fakenham

Tommy Cullen

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Hit prolonged flat spots before keeping on for modest fourth over 2m on latest two appearances, the latest at Warwick this month; on a good mark now and this step back up in trip could be the right move but it remains to be seen whether Jack Quinlan can keep him in touch this time.

4/1

4th

6

4th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 54y

Class 4

15:15 Warwick

Tommy Cullen

11st 6lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Matt Crawley

Only 1-9 over fences but runner-up four times; seems best at Doncaster but on a fair mark and he's able when fresh; Cobden booked.

9/2

4th

4

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

Tommy Cullen

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Matt Crawley

Probably best known for his exploits at Doncaster; won in good style there (2m, good) in February but has fitness to prove after 220-day break and his record at this track is not good.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 135-1U D

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 over fences when defying an absence at Huntingdon (2m, good) last month and he was going easily when unseating four out over C&D (good) last time; unexposed in the hood and could play a leading role if conditions suit (his best form is on good ground but he's lightly raced).
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3rd

1

2nd Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:55 Huntingdon

No Risk With Lou

12st 1lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Alex Hales

Three-time C&D winner, including this race last year (good ground); probably won't be favoured by any rain but didn't run badly in Class 2 event at Worcester (2m4f, good to soft) in September on latest outing and is sure to be suited by the return to this track; high on the list.

4/1

Form: /1231- D

Last run: 478 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 for this yard when winning at Stratford in August 2023; absent since but he's just 1lb higher than when last seen and his trainer's horses can go well fresh; not discounted on return.
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3

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 4

15:30 Exeter

First Angel

11st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Martin Keighley

Campaigned mostly at about 2m; doing well (3-6) for current yard but has stamina to prove back up in trip and wellbeing to prove on return from 14-month layoff.

7/2

Form: /114-7 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row for Laura Morgan in June 2023 and is well treated on that form; however, following a long absence this 10yo was tailed off on his stable debut at Ayr in October and has to leave that run miles behind.
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6th

5

8th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

15:40 Perth

Captain Ivan

11st 4lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

Good strike-rate over fences but beaten between 16l and 25l in his last three races and he's into the veteran stage now.

14/1

1

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 4

18:23 Market Rasen

Captain Ivan

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Ewan Whillans

5-19 over fences, the latest win at Haydock (2m4f, good) in April; not in same form at Cartmel or Stratford since and first-time blinkers replace cheekpieces; has it to do giving weight away to more progressive rivals.

8/1

1

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Captain Ivan

11st 13lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Ewan Whillans

5-18 over fences, the latest win at Haydock (2m4f, good) in April; not in same form at Cartmel (2m5f, good to soft) three weeks ago but the ground probably turned against him there and he's still on a workable mark.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 044365 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 12st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Continues to drop down the weights and he's run the odd fair race this season, but hasn't shaped as though a return to winning ways is imminent.
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1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

1

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:32 Warwick

El Borracho

12st 0lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Versaatile 10yo with 15 wins on his CV; not firing on all cylinders this season, the last twice over fences, but has dropped to a dangerous hurdle mark and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

16/1

Form: 85424P CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 12st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Good-ground specialist who has won nine chases and was second to a progressive winner at Stratford (2m1f, good) in September; however, two lesser runs have followed and the first-time cheekpieces need to prompt a revival.
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2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

16:36 Cartmel

Sir Tivo

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Good-ground specialist with 11 chase wins on his CV, including 2025 edition of this race; shaped well before weakening into fourth at Bangor (2m1f, good) this month, after a layoff, and can make a bold bid from the front under Sean Bowen.

13/8

4th

5

16th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 2

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Sir Tivo

10st 2lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Gary Hanmer

Good-ground specialist who made all in small field at Wetherby (1m7f, good) on latest outing in the autumn, his 11th chase success; won when fresh last spring but is slightly out of the weights here and may find younger rivals better handicapped.

5/1

4

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 36y

Class 3

14:48 Wetherby

Sir Tivo

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gary Hanmer

Ten-time chase winner, mainly on good ground; pulled up soon after mid-race jumping error last time but won at Cartmel (2m1f, good to soft) in the spring and was a creditable second at Uttoxeter (2m, good) two starts ago; can make his presence felt.

7/1

Form: 1P-26U D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent over hurdles but won a maiden at Huntingdon (2m, soft) in March and he was making headway when unseating two out on his chase debut at Catterick (2m3f, good) three weeks ago; could be a contender.
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2

20th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

17:05 Market Rasen

Mount Gallion

12st 0lb

J: Jamie Hamilton

T: Mark Walford

Did not take to chasing at end of last year (two attempts) and was tailed off when reappearing over hurdles last month; on a good mark now but needs to have taken considerable benefit from that recent outing.

8/1

4th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mount Gallion

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and is well handicapped if judged on that performance, but didn't take to chasing at end of 2024 and this return to hurdling comes after a 163-day break.

5/1

4th

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:55 Huntingdon

Mount Gallion

11st 12lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Mark Walford

Won maiden hurdle here (2m, soft) in March 2024 and is well handicapped if judged on that performance, but didn't take to chasing at end of 2024 and this return to hurdling comes after a 163-day break.

5/1

Form: 1311F/ D BF

Last run: 603 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender.
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5

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:50 Doncaster

Snowy Clouds

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Nicky Richards

Pulled up just over two months ago when back from a long absence and needs to prove how much ability he retains; however, he shaped pretty well for a fair way on that latest start and he was a highly progressive novice chaser in the 2022-23 campaign; no surprise if he has a big say today.

9/2

4

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Snowy Clouds

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender.

9/2

4

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

12:55 Doncaster

Snowy Clouds

11st 10lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

Highly progressive novice chaser in 2022-23 season; absent since falling in April of that season but he's on a good mark if retaining his ability and his trainer's horses often run well fresh; interesting contender.

9/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.60
Straight Forecast £34.14
Tricast £72.01
Trifecta £101.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

No Risk With Lou

Telegraph:

Snowy Clouds

The Sun:

First Angel

POSTDATA:

El Borracho

SPOTLIGHT:

Mount Gallion

TOPSPEED:

Sir Tivo

The Times:

No Risk With Lou

D Express:

No Risk With Lou

Daily Mirror:

Snowy Clouds

The Star:

Snowy Clouds

Daily Record:

First Angel

Daily Mail:

El Borracho