Doncaster Race 3 - Eden Farm Champions Cup Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
DALSTON LAD (1) disappointed making hurdle debut attempting a 4000m novice hurdle at Cheltenham five weeks ago finishing last of seven. Represents a leading stable and could bounce back. GILLESPIE (2) provided a winning start to his career scoring by 1.75L in a Ffos Las jumpers flat race. Placed third delivering initial hurdle outing on seasonal reappearance at Chepstow. Can return to winning ways. QUAY ITEM (6) attempts rules on first stable outing hailing from a top yard. Placed both point-to-point outings including a second more than a year ago. Might go one better. MATTY'S GETAWAY (5) cannot be discounted after finishing fourth in a Chepstow maiden hurdle.
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Having second run back today. Last outing ran last at Cheltenham on October 24 over 4000m, 45 len behind De Temps En Temps with 70kg at $2.40. At only start last preparation made some head-way from midfield; finished 15th of 17 starters at Cheltenham in the G1 Champion Bumper on March 12 over 3290m, 18 len behind Bambino Fever carrying 73kg at $67. Fitter and will be tough to beat this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | 226 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 4:54.26 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.3L | $2.38 |
| 15/17 | 12/03/2025 | 76 | G1 OPEN 46 | $147,600.00 | Cheltenham | 3298m | Good Soft | Tristan Durrell | 73kg | 3:59.54 | 9-14-15 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | 59 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $27,680.00 | Aintree | 3409m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 4:26.06 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2024 | 190 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 70.5kg | 3:49.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Y | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up. Promising win at first race start won by 1.75 len Ffos Las on December 19 over 3200m in the wet defeating Freddiemissmolli with 72.5kg at $3.30. The one they have to beat.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 321 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 5:17.40 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 35 | $8,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Nico De Boinville | 72.5kg | 4:16.60 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Second-up today. First-up after nine months finished eighth of 9 runners at Uttoxeter on October 31 over 4000m, 55 len behind Home Made Hero carrying 70kg at $67. Previously second-up ran last at Southwell on February 17 over 3200m, 22 len behind Unjeu Royal with 71kg at $19. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/10/2025 | 256 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 70kg | 5:06.70 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 55.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2025 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 3:56.68 | 4-6-7 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 3:59.13 | 7-7-5 | 0 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Racing second-up. First race start ran on from midfield; finished third in a small field at Ayr on February 24 over 3200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Blofeld with 69.5kg at $2. Went for a break before returning finished sixth of 9 starters at Perth on October 21 over 4000m, slow track; 34 len behind Scorpio Rising carrying 71.5kg at $5.50. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | 239 | MHDLE HUNT 46 | $14,520.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 5:24.61 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Jack Hogan | 69.5kg | 4:14.49 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $2.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 15 starters at Chepstow on October 10 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Frontier Prince carrying 70kg at $6. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 13 starters at Chepstow on November 5 over 3200m, 28 len behind Sober Glory with 71.5kg at $6. Hard to fault on his best jumps form.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 05/11/2025 | 26 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $15,240.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 4:14.40 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/15 | 10/10/2025 | 306 | HDLE 4U | $18,070.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:02.37 | 6-6-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/12/2024 | 196 | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Good | A Harney | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 26/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Inchydoney P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5U | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gordon
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished second of 8 runners at Curraghmore P2p on October 26 2024 over 4828m, 8 len behind Obey The Order with 60kg. First up last campaign finished third of 13 runners at Ballindenisk P2p on May 5 2024 over 4828m, 13 len behind Minella Premier carrying 60kg. Expecting another strong performance today.
Last Starts 397 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/10/2024 | 174 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | A O'Sullivan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $1.00 |