February 27 / 14.50 Doncaster

14.50

Good To Soft

Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £8169
  • 3m 0f 84y
  • Class 3
  • 4 runners
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Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 4 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63

Form: 12-14

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Point (2m4f) and bumper winner who got off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; not disgraced when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since; there's stamina in his pedigree; strong claims now up in trip and back down in grade.
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2nd

6

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 207y

Class 1

14:40 Perth

Tormund Giantsbane

11st 2lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

No match for the winner No Drama This End when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) in December; however, he showed improved form when easily making all in Doncaster novice (3m, good to soft) in February and can give a good account in his rematch; has also won on soft.

7/2

1st

4

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Tormund Giantsbane

11st 11lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Point (2m4f) and bumper winner who got off the mark at the first attempt over hurdles at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) in November; not disgraced when 12l fourth of five in Grade 2 at Sandown (2m4f, soft) since; there's stamina in his pedigree; strong claims now up in trip and back down in grade.

11/8

Form: 2-2223

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on first three hurdle starts (2m4f/3m, soft/good to soft) before third of five in strong novice at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; suspicion his limitations may again be exposed today but he's receiving weight all round and might not be far away.
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9th

6

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 127y

Class 3

14:40 Perth

Sleedagh

11st 3lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Last run too bad to be true but had been consistent in novice/maidens and the previous third at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) came in a strong race; the potential is there to be competitive off this mark on handicap debut.

10/1

3rd

5

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Sleedagh

11st 5lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on first three hurdle starts (2m4f/3m, soft/good to soft) before third of five in strong novice at Musselburgh (3m, good to soft) four weeks ago; suspicion his limitations may again be exposed today but he's receiving weight all round and might not be far away.

11/2

3rd

5

31st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 2

15:00 Musselburgh

Sleedagh

11st 0lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up on first two hurdle starts (2m4f/3m, soft/good to soft) before 12l second at Ayr (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; today's step back up in trip looks a firm plus and he's receiving weight all round; possible player.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
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Form: 85-10

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on hurdle debut for Willie Mullins at Tramore (2m6f, good to yielding) last May; however, others have more substance to their form and he tailed off at 50-1 on recent stable debut at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 171y

Class 4

15:27 Ludlow

Sunset Boulevard

11st 4lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Lightly raced 6yo; scored over 2m6f on hurdles debut and final start for Willie Mullins; had wind surgery since the latest of two dismal efforts for new stable; could prove resurgent on handicap/chase debut.

8/1

3

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 3

14:50 Doncaster

Sunset Boulevard

11st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Won on hurdle debut for Willie Mullins at Tramore (2m6f, good to yielding) last May; however, others have more substance to their form and he tailed off at 50-1 on recent stable debut at Kempton (2m5f, good to soft).

20/1

14th

3

2nd Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:02 Kempton

Sunset Boulevard

11st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

Raced three times for Willie Mullins last spring, winning at Tramore (2m6f, good to yielding) switched to hurdles the final occasion; that form is ordinary but he's still unexposed; remains with same owner.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £3.70
Straight Forecast £3.74
Trifecta £4.10

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SPOTLIGHT:

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TOPSPEED:

Tormund Giantsbane

The Star:

Sleedagh

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Tormund Giantsbane

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Tormund Giantsbane