Doncaster Race 2 - Virgin Bet Ebf Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
Dan Skelton does well in this sphere and his four-year-old newcomer SHAREYOURBISCUITS (8) is selected to make a winning debut. INTOSOMETHINGGOOD (3) clearly has his quirks after refusing to race on hurdling debut at Chepstow in January. Would hold major claims if bouncing back to the form of his third-place finish in a Listed jumpers flat at Cheltenham prior. SMART DECISION (1) beat WALLQUATARI (10) on hurdle debut at this venue last month. The former has since unseated at Haydock but could get firmly involved while the latter also looks likely to feature.
Jockey: Mr William Easterby
Weight: 73kgs
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Facing the starter for the third time today. At debut, won by 2.25 len this track on November 29 over 3300m defeating Wallquatari with 70kg at $6 in a hurdle. Last start lost his rider at Haydock Park on December 30 over 3140m. Don't write him off after one mistake.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 30/12/2024 | 31 | WFA HDLE HUNT 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Sean Quinlan | 73kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 29/11/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Sean Quinlan | 70kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin
Weight: 70kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, finished fourth of 9 starters at Wetherby on December 7 over 3200m, on slow going 9 len behind Eagles Reprieve carrying 71kg at $13. Last start finished seventh of 12 runners at Huntingdon on January 2 over 3170m, 25 len behind Nazare with 67.5kg at $34. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 02/01/2025 | 26 | WFA APP HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good Soft | Paddy Barlow | 67.5kg | 3:50.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | WFA HUNT FLAT 3U | $8,300.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | John Dawson | 71kg | 4:06.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Finn Lambert
Weight: 70kgs
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Last run didn't finish the race at Chepstow on January 28 over 3200m. The run before finished third of 16 runners at Cheltenham in the LR on January 1 over 3380m, on slow going 4 len behind Precious Metal carrying 70kg at $101. Ideally placed to find the winner's stall.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/6 | 28/01/2025 | 27 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Heavy | Finn Lambert | 68.5kg | 4:25.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $2.38 |
| 3/16 | 01/01/2025 | 27 | LR OPEN 4U | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 70kg | 4:22.02 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/12/2024 | 28 | WFA HUNT FLAT 3U | $7,380.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 70kg | 3:52.14 | - | 0 |
| 30.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:54.82 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Henry Brooke
Weight: 70kgs
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Having third race start. First race start ran last in a small field at Market Rasen on October 15 over 3300m, 23 len behind Tilehurst with 69.5kg at $2.80. Returned from break finished fourth in a small field at Haydock Park on December 30 over 3140m, on slow going 50 len behind Itstonitejosephine with 70kg at $23. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/12/2024 | 76 | WFA HDLE HUNT 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 50.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 15/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Market Rasen | 3319m | Good | Toby Wynne | 69.5kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $2.75 |
Jockey: Craig Nichol
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was ran last at Bangor-On-Dee on November 13 over 3300m, 24 len behind Do It Again with 70kg at $6.50. Better for the experience but others have better credentials.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/11/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good Soft | Henry Brooke | 70kg | 4:24.74 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Doctor Dino - Extra Noire) making his debut. Purchased for EUR € 60,000 (Goffs - IRE 2024 Arkle Sale Part 1). Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 70kgs
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This Maxios bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Purchased for EUR € 26,000 (Tattersalls.ie 2021 November National Hunt Sale). Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Maxios out of Veronaise has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Pay to watch the market moves closely.
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 70kgs
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Jumped well supported at debut, finished third in a small field at Haydock Park on December 30 over 3140m, on slow going 25 len behind Itstonitejosephine with 70kg at $2.90. Has upside. Further improved and looks a sharp improver.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/12/2024 | - | WFA HDLE HUNT 3U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Soft | Jamie Hamilton | 70kg | 4:09.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $2.88 |
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 70kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 2 in a small field at this track November 29 over 3300m, 2.25 len behind Smart Decision with 70kg at $5.50. At debut didn't finish the race at Stratford-On-Avon October 7 over 3300m. Bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/11/2024 | 53 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:05.03 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 0/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $14,820.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:03.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |