February 27 / 13.50 Doncaster

13.50

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

  • Prize money: £3247.81
  • 2m 3f 88y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Virgin Bet Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 222-45

Last run: 76 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-14 but runner-up on nine occasions and he ran well for a long way in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here (3m, good to soft) in December before fading into fifth; could be in the mix now back down in trip.
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3rd

2

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 4

16:32 Newcastle

Diamond Koda

11st 5lb

J: Tom Midgley

T: Nick Kent

Accounted for Peckforton Hills when getting off the mark over hurdles at the 12th attempt at Doncaster (2m4f, Class 5 conditionals'; good to soft) in February; down the field (from 8lb higher) in a stronger contest at Newbury subsequently; now drops back into a more suitable looking novice.

5/2

5th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 2f 183y

Class 3

13:50 Newbury

Diamond Koda

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nick Kent

Runner-up in nine of his first 14 races, before finally off the mark when well backed for 12-runner handicap at Doncaster (extended 2m3f, good to soft) three weeks ago in second-time cheekpieces; drew 12l clear for that breakthrough but this 8lb higher mark seems to demand another step forward.

14/1

1st

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Diamond Koda

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Nick Kent

0-14 but runner-up on nine occasions and he ran well for a long way in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here (3m, good to soft) in December before fading into fifth; could be in the mix now back down in trip.

8/1

Form: 8-0673

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who was well backed when third of five to well-treated winner on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) recently; a tongue-tie is added to the cheekpieces adopted last time; open to further improvement and he's one to consider.
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2nd

7

18th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 5

13:52 Bangor-on-Dee

Peckforton Hills

11st 7lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bumper winner; brings momentum into chase debut after three consecutive placed efforts over hurdles, in this headgear combination in his final two races (2m3f/3m); clearly a contender if taking to fences.

8/1

2nd

6

24th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

15:30 Southwell

Peckforton Hills

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bumper winner; beaten 5l on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft; first-time cheekpieces) but more than double that margin when behind an easy winner at Doncaster (2m3f; tongue-tie added); lightly raced so retains potential and he's up in trip.

2/1

2nd

12

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Peckforton Hills

10st 12lb

J: Ben Smith

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Bumper winner who was well backed when third of five to well-treated winner on handicap debut at Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) recently; a tongue-tie is added to the cheekpieces adopted last time; open to further improvement and he's one to consider.

11/2

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12/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 503-20

Last run: 61 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and well beaten at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December last time; however, prior to that he ran well when second of six at Wetherby (2m3f, good); has shown promise on good to soft; not written off.
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6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

19:07 Warwick

Camarrate

11st 8lb

J: William Maggs

T: Donald McCain

Scored for the first time in two years at Newcastle (2m4f, good) four weeks ago; up 4lb and should not be far away in this follow-up bid.

6/1

1st

1

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

14:07 Newcastle

Camarrate

12st 0lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Winless since May 2024 and he's not proving easy to catch right this season, a below-par sixth in 2m3f Carlisle handicap hurdle 20 days ago.

6/1

6th

6

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Camarrate

11st 6lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

On a near two-year losing spell and isn't certain to confirm last-time placings with Ryebridge, who is less exposed; that said, again has an each-way squeak.

6/1

Form: 0-324

Last run: 134 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Clear second to subsequently useful sort in Hexham maiden (2m4f, good) last June and again showed promise when fourth of seven at Carlisle (2m1f, good) in October, when last seen; has potential off his opening mark.
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1st

10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

16:20 Market Rasen

Ryebridge

11st 0lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

The dead-heat victory and (off today's mark) a close fourth in 2m3f Carlisle 0-110s on his last two outings rate personal best efforts; more needed again up in class, and didn't convince over 3m in Irish points.

8/1

4th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

16:05 Carlisle

Ryebridge

11st 11lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Strong in the market and showed improved form when sharing the spoils with the reopposing Three Brothers in a C&D handicap (good to soft) 13 days ago; in the right hands to keep on improving.

4/1

1st

5

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Ryebridge

11st 6lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

The form he showed last summer/autumn has been franked by the winners since; faded into fourth, seeming in need of the run, last month on handicap debut and return from break; worth another chance.

5/1

Form: 13U-00

Last run: 70 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Productive campaign last season over hurdles and on the Flat; however, tailed off towards the end of last year on last two hurdle starts and he wasn't at his best back on the Flat early this month.
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6

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:50 Fontwell

Easter Icon

11st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; has had some struggles in a light campaign this season but he showed signs of a revival at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month and has possibilities if he can build on that.

7/1

4th

2

28th Mar 2026

Good

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

15:57 Stratford

Easter Icon

11st 10lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Brown

Productive spell from August 2024 to April 2025 over hurdles and on the Flat; Fontwell win over nearly 2m6f started that sequence but this season's three runs over hurdles were heavy defeats.

16/1

5th

9

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Easter Icon

11st 8lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Gary Brown

Productive campaign last season over hurdles and on the Flat; however, tailed off towards the end of last year on last two hurdle starts and he wasn't at his best back on the Flat early this month.

14/1

Form: 3666

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Third in sole bumper (good) and has also shown ability when sixth (albeit without threatening) on all three hurdle starts (1m7f-2m3f, good/soft); this half-brother to the useful Ahorsewithnoname could have more to offer now moving into handicaps; in calculations, especially if strong in betting.
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2nd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Taunton

Lake Tiberias

11st 12lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Hasn't quite built on a promising bumper debut since going over hurdles, including in a couple of handicaps; however, his recent 17l third when attracting support at Wincanton (2m4f, good) was more encouraging; easing in the weights and one to consider in a modest contest.

9/2

3rd

2

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Lake Tiberias

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Harry Derham

Lightly raced 6yo but he has form figures of 6666 over hurdles and was beaten 34l on handicap debut at Doncaster (2m3f, good to soft) in February; dropped 3lb but he needs a transformation after a short break.

12/1

6th

10

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Lake Tiberias

11st 8lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Harry Derham

Third in sole bumper (good) and has also shown ability when sixth (albeit without threatening) on all three hurdle starts (1m7f-2m3f, good/soft); this half-brother to the useful Ahorsewithnoname could have more to offer now moving into handicaps; in calculations, especially if strong in betting.

5/1

Form: -12128 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Underwhelming when mid-division at Catterick last month; however, he was in fine form previously, winning twice in the autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft) and finishing second of 14 at Exeter (2m2f, soft) in December; major player if leaving last time behind.
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3rd

2

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Jack Hoola

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Scored twice (around 2m4f) at Huntingdon and Southwell late in 2025 but off since a below-par seventh at Doncaster (2m3f) in January when also not looking the easiest of rides; needs to bounce back after a layoff.

5/1

7th

11

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Jack Hoola

11st 7lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Underwhelming when mid-division at Catterick last month; however, he was in fine form previously, winning twice in the autumn (2m3f/2m4f, good/soft) and finishing second of 14 at Exeter (2m2f, soft) in December; major player if leaving last time behind.

6/1

8th

15

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 66y

Class 4

14:20 Catterick

Jack Hoola

11st 2lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

In-form hurdler who is 2-4 in headgear since October, wins over about this trip at Huntingdon and Southwell (visored) followed by a keeping-on second of 14 in first-time blinkers at Exeter (about 2m2f, soft) last month; 1lb nudge won't stop him being a leading contender.

5/1

Form: 2-3235

Last run: 250 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden who was below par in maiden hurdles on his last two outings last summer; however, last spring's handicap/maiden form puts him in the picture; one to watch in the betting on his return from a break.
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1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f, good) in April but has failed to complete twice since; needs to get back on track.

11/2

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:47 Kelso

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Made a winning start over fences at Sedgefield (2m5f) in April but soon struggling when pulled up in 2m4f handicap chase at Hexham 22 days ago; needs to get back on track.

9/1

1

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 15y

Class 5

19:15 Hexham

Maggies Boy

12st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

Maiden hurdler; got off the mark when overcoming some trouble in running to make a winning chase debut at Sedgefield last time (2m5f, good); up 4lb; should go well again.

6/1

Form: 92-517

Last run: 82 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won under Jamie Gambin at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November on second stable start and second outing since returning from long absence; seventh of nine at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) since but beaten just under 4l and that was a warmer race than this; could have a part to play.
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7th

6

8th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

15:05 Fontwell

Tigga Time

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Sarah Humphrey

Came good over hurdles at seventh attempt, at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November; disappointed on only appearance this year (in February) but current mark ought to be workable if he's back on song.

14/1

9th

7

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tigga Time

11st 11lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Won under Jamie Gambin at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) in November on second stable start and second outing since returning from long absence; seventh of nine at Huntingdon (2m4f, soft) since but beaten just under 4l and that was a warmer race than this; could have a part to play.

8/1

4

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Tigga Time

11st 9lb

J: Jamie Gambin

T: Sarah Humphrey

Lightly raced point winner who showed promise under rules for Sandy Thomson and was second at Perth (2m4f, good) in July 2024 on his final run for that yard; however, has a hefty absence to defy on this stable debut.

14/1

Form: 68-687 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Five-time hurdle winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, it's a long time since this 11yo has been competitive.
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8th

9

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Raffertys Return

11st 4lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Defied much higher marks twice, including over C&D, a couple of years ago; has failed to repeat the form since and ran particularly poorly last time.

16/1

10th

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Raffertys Return

11st 13lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time hurdle winner who continues to drop down the weights; however, it's a long time since this 11yo has been competitive.

33/1

7th

8

3rd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Carlisle

Raffertys Return

11st 2lb

J: Ross Chapman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Five-time winner, including over 2m3f here; hasn't been at his best in two runs this season and probably best watched in what looks a competitive event.

50/1

Form: 647/P5 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 10yo who won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2022; however, following a mammoth absence she's been pulled up/well beaten on her two outings this winter; others have less to prove.
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6

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:20 Ffos Las

Rock On Cassie

11st 4lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Pulled up on three of her four starts since returning from a mammoth absence this season, and has a lot to prove on first venture beyond 2m6f under rules.

66/1

4

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 5

16:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Rock On Cassie

11st 5lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2022 but steadily on the decline ever since; no worthwhile form for current yard.

66/1

6

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 88y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Rock On Cassie

11st 11lb

J: Philip Armson

T: Richard Armson

Lightly raced 10yo who won a maiden hurdle for Gordon Elliott in 2022; however, following a mammoth absence she's been pulled up/well beaten on her two outings this winter; others have less to prove.

66/1

Form: 72/274

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Faded when upped to 2m3f at Fontwell last month but he's well worth another go at this sort of trip based on how he rallied for fourth of five at Lingfield (2m, heavy) three weeks ago, after making a bad mistake two out; seems versatile ground-wise; he's one to be interested in.
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5th

6

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Bridge

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Both of his wins have been over hurdles, the most recent when rewarding market support at Fontwell (2m1f, good to soft) 53 days ago; returns to the Flat for the first time since July 2023 with cheekpieces added.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £23.79
Tricast £183.95
Trifecta £236.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Peckforton Hills

POSTDATA:

Jack Hoola

TOPSPEED:

Tigga Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Bridge

D Express:

Ryebridge

RP RATINGS:

Diamond Koda

The Star:

Peckforton Hills

Daily Record:

Peckforton Hills

The Times:

Jack Hoola

Daily Mirror:

Jack Hoola

The Guardian:

Tigga Time

The Sun:

Tigga Time

Daily Mail:

Bridge