February 27 / 14.20 Doncaster

14.20

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 3f 31y
  • Class 4
  • 4 runners
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Virgin Bet Novices’ Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive ‘N Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00

Form: 1-4616 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month but reportedly unsuited by that tight track; prior to that he won here (2m, good to soft) on his chase debut, and his last two hurdle wins came over 2m3f; has a strong record at this course and could play a leading role now back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

14th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 34y

Class 4

16:30 Market Rasen

Cuban Court

12st 0lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

3-4 over fences, the last two wins gained by wide margins in small fields at Doncaster (2m3f, good/good to soft); shooting up the weights but evidently in very good nick.

2/1

1st

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:22 Doncaster

Cuban Court

11st 7lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Got right back on the up when making it 2-3 over fences in C&D handicap two weeks ago; hiked up 8lb but well on top at the finish there so he's a big player for stable well among the winners.

7/4

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Cuban Court

10st 9lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Neil King

Disappointing at Taunton (2m, good to soft) last month but reportedly unsuited by that tight track; prior to that he won here (2m, good to soft) on his chase debut, and his last two hurdle wins came over 2m3f; has a strong record at this course and could play a leading role now back here.

3/1

Form: 7-521P

Last run: 46 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Listed bumper runner-up who showed improved form to win by 6l on his chase and handicap debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December; flopped at Hereford (2m5f, soft) subsequently but perhaps paid the price for chasing a strong pace and he could bounce back with a bold show.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

29th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 13y

Class 4

14:30 Ascot

Noahsgreatrainbow

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Harry Derham

Listed bumper runner-up who failed to win over hurdles (0-4) but went in at the first try over fences at Wincanton in December (2m4f, soft), when well on top late on to collect by 6l (5lb lower); since then he'll pulled up and finished 13l behind the winner when only three completed at Doncaster (2m3f, good); he's not crying out to be backed after those efforts but there's no depth to this.

2/1

2nd

1

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Noahsgreatrainbow

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Listed bumper runner-up who showed improved form to win by 6l on his chase and handicap debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) in December; flopped at Hereford (2m5f, soft) subsequently but perhaps paid the price for chasing a strong pace and he could bounce back with a bold show.

2/1

3

29th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

13:23 Newton Abbot

Noahsgreatrainbow

11st 2lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Bumper winner who flopped as favourite in his two hurdle runs (2m/2m3f) last season but he bled from the nose on both occasions; had wind surgery since his last run and interesting to see if the money arrives for him again after 284 days off.

6/1

Form: -12343

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
French chase winner (2m6f, soft) who hasn't threatened across his three British starts, and this expected return to better ground may be against him; however, there was some promise in his 14l third of five at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last time and that race is working out very well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 6f 93y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Lylian

11st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

French chase winner at this trip on soft ground; he hasn't really got a lot going over fences in Britain, with two 14l defeats as good as it's got; he has at least dropped 13lb for his troubles and he'll probably come good sooner or later.

14/1

3rd

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Lylian

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

French chase winner (2m6f, soft) who hasn't threatened across his three British starts, and this expected return to better ground may be against him; however, there was some promise in his 14l third of five at Sandown (2m4f, soft) last time and that race is working out very well.

11/4

3rd

6

31st Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 15y

Class 3

13:25 Sandown

Lylian

10st 11lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Needs improvement on his good-ground efforts for new yard but may show the benefit of the return to forecast slower conditions, having gained his French success (chase) on soft.

12/1

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Form: 14-063 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Hasn't fulfilled the promise shown when winning his first two hurdle starts in late 2024 but Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) in December was a step back in the right direction in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) and this point winner could be suited by the switch to fences; possible player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 31y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

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11st 11lb

J: David Bass

T: Charlie Longsdon

Hasn't fulfilled the promise shown when winning his first two hurdle starts in late 2024 but Sedgefield (2m4f, good to soft) in December was a step back in the right direction in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) and this point winner could be suited by the switch to fences; possible player.

3/1

13

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

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11st 0lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Charlie Longsdon

Dual 2m4f novice winner towards end of 2024, beating a useful rival at Sedgefield (good to soft) on latter occasion; returned from break with disappointing run in April (raced too freely) but still looks interesting on this handicap debut; had wind operation during summer break.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £8.20
Straight Forecast £9.08
Trifecta £16.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Lylian

RP RATINGS:

Noahsgreatrainbow

Telegraph:

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SPOTLIGHT:

Cuban Court

POSTDATA:

Lylian

The Guardian:

Lylian

D Express:

Lylian

The Sun:

Lylian

Daily Record:

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Daily Mail:

Noahsgreatrainbow

Daily Mirror:

Noahsgreatrainbow

The Star:

Noahsgreatrainbow

The Times:

Cuban Court