13.30

J: Richie McLernon

9/2 (Won)

Win: £4.50
Place: £2.20

Form: -79266 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict

Reverted to fences at Aintree (2m, good) in October after a break and was a close second off this mark; very much of interest on that form but two lesser performances have followed and he's now 0-7 in chases; needs to raise his game in reapplied cheekpieces (mixed form in them over hurdles).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 7	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Petit Tonnerre 10st 4lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	towards rear	9/2
1st 7	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Petit Tonnerre 10st 4lb J: Richie McLernon T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill	towards rear	9/2
9	27th Dec 2024 Soft 2m 3f 98y Class 2	13:05 Chepstow Petit Tonnerre 10st 7lb T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

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Verdict

Starting price

1st

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

10st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

towards rear

9/2

1st

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

10st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

towards rear

9/2

27th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 98y

Class 2

13:05 Chepstow

10st 7lb

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

2nd

General Medrano

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

4/1

Place: £2.20

Form: 37-214 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict

Good second on reappearance at Haydock (2m, soft) in November and easily went one better at Newbury (2m, good to soft) seven days later; below-par fourth of five at Newbury (2m, good to soft) latest but jumping errors didn't help and it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 3	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster General Medrano 11st 6lb J: Ben Jones T: Emma Lavelle	held up in rear	4/1
2nd 3	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster General Medrano 11st 6lb J: Ben Jones T: Emma Lavelle	held up in rear	4/1
4th 1	18th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 92y Class 3	14:25 Newbury General Medrano 12st 1lb J: Ben Jones T: Emma Lavelle	raced in last	15/8

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

2nd

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

11st 6lb

held up in rear

4/1

2nd

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

11st 6lb

held up in rear

4/1

4th

18th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 92y

Class 3

12st 1lb

raced in last

15/8

OUR TIP

3rd

Nells Son

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Nicky Richards

11/4

Form: 217-11 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict

10yo who has been better than ever this season, winning on his reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good) and following up at Kelso (2m1f, soft); beat Matata by a neck at Kelso (the pair clear) and that one won easily off 2lb higher last Sunday; a 5lb rise may not stop this thriving veteran.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 1	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Nells Son 12st 0lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Nicky Richards	in touch with leaders, mistake 4th, soon towards rear	11/4
3rd 1	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Nells Son 12st 0lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Nicky Richards	in touch with leaders, mistake 4th, soon towards rear	11/4
1st 4	8th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 1f 14y Class 2	14:40 Kelso Nells Son 11st 2lb J: Danny McMenamin T: Nicky Richards	Had tough task at the weights when winning graduation chase on reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted and he has a good record when fresh, so may not improve for that run, but he was progressive last season (won on soft over C&D) and is entitled to respect.	6/1

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3rd

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

12st 0lb

in touch with leaders, mistake 4th, soon towards rear

11/4

3rd

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

12st 0lb

in touch with leaders, mistake 4th, soon towards rear

11/4

1st

8th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 2

11st 2lb

Had tough task at the weights when winning graduation chase on reappearance at Carlisle (2m, good) four weeks ago; the handicapper has reacted and he has a good record when fresh, so may not improve for that run, but he was progressive last season (won on soft over C&D) and is entitled to respect.

6/1

5th

Third Time Lucki

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

12/1

Form: 149/26 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict

Well handicapped on his best 2022-23 form for Dan Skelton but has returned from a long absence for a new yard this season and finished well beaten on both starts; this 10yo needs to stage a revival.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 4	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Third Time Lucki 11st 3lb J: Jack Hogan T: Fergal O’Brien	disputed lead early, led after 1st, not fluent 3rd, headed 4th	12/1
5th 4	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Third Time Lucki 11st 3lb J: Jack Hogan T: Fergal O’Brien	disputed lead early, led after 1st, not fluent 3rd, headed 4th	12/1
6th 3	14th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 62y Class 2	14:25 Cheltenham Third Time Lucki 11st 2lb J: Jonathan Burke T: Fergal O’Brien	in touch with leaders	13/2

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No / Draw

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Distance / Class

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Verdict

Starting price

5th

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

11st 3lb

disputed lead early, led after 1st, not fluent 3rd, headed 4th

12/1

5th

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

11st 3lb

disputed lead early, led after 1st, not fluent 3rd, headed 4th

12/1

6th

14th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 62y

Class 2

11st 2lb

in touch with leaders

13/2

Calico

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

9/2

Form: 04-P13 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Filly

OR: 142

Form & Verdict

C&D winner (good) who was second in this last year (good) on his only other course visit; won at Cheltenham (2m, good) in October and was missing his usual cheekpieces (which return today) when flopping there in November; effective on good to soft, doubt about softer; could go well if conditions suit.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15th 2	16th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 50y	12:50 Navan Calico 11st 12lb J: Finn Brickley T: Gordon Elliott	Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.	12/1
15th 2	16th Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 50y	12:50 Navan Calico 11st 12lb J: Finn Brickley T: Gordon Elliott	Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.	12/1
6th 1	1st Nov 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 100y	14:40 Down Royal Calico 12st 0lb J: Carl Millar T: Gordon Elliott	Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; out of her depth in a Grade 2 chase at Punchestown festival; had a run over hurdles before 12l second to The Banger Doyle on handicap debut at Cork.	7/2

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15th

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

11st 12lb

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

15th

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

11st 12lb

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; has been chasing lately; trainer appears to have stronger candidates.

12/1

6th

1st Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

12st 0lb

Five-time winner including over hurdles in America 12 months ago, not long after opening her chase account at Galway; out of her depth in a Grade 2 chase at Punchestown festival; had a run over hurdles before 12l second to The Banger Doyle on handicap debut at Cork.

7/2

Herbiers

J: Toby Wynne

14/1

Form: 4/2-P5 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict

8yo who is attractively treated on his form up to May 2023, but absent subsequently until November 2024 and he's been pulled up/tailed off on his two comeback runs; lots to prove.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
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J: Richard Patrick

5/1

Form: 544411 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict

Made virtually all to win over C&D (good to soft) last month and he easily followed up in a four-runner handicap at Southwell (2m4f, soft) on New Year's Day; he's had back-to-back 5lb rises but this 8yo has an improving profile and can make another bold bid.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Stormin Crossgales 10st 5lb J: Richard Patrick T: Charles & Adam Pogson	raced wide, prominent, not fluent 2nd, led 4th	5/1
6	25th Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 0f 78y Class 2	13:30 Doncaster Stormin Crossgales 10st 5lb J: Richard Patrick T: Charles & Adam Pogson	raced wide, prominent, not fluent 2nd, led 4th	5/1
1st 2	1st Jan 2025 Good To Soft 2m 4f 88y Class 3	13:04 Southwell Stormin Crossgales 11st 8lb J: Tom Bellamy T: Charles & Adam Pogson	Front-runner who improved his chase record to 3-13 when scoring at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) last month, on his third run for current yard; still looks feasibly treated off 5lb higher but he's not easy to predict and this step back up in trip is a concern.	4/1

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Starting price

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

10st 5lb

J: Richard Patrick

raced wide, prominent, not fluent 2nd, led 4th

5/1

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 78y

Class 2

10st 5lb

J: Richard Patrick

raced wide, prominent, not fluent 2nd, led 4th

5/1

1st

1st Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 88y

Class 3

13:04 Southwell

11st 8lb

J: Tom Bellamy