Doncaster Race 5 - Consort/Dwf Christmas Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
GRAIN D'OUDAIRIES (1) secured an impressive 17L victory on seasonal reappearance winning a Kelso handicap chase twenty days ago. Holds winning form at this venue. Leading contender set to double up. ALIEN STORM (4) is racing consistently with two wins and three placed efforts past six starts including winning a 6L success in a Plumpton handicap chase last month. Dangerous. ROAD TO HOME (2) represents the leading yard in Ireland. Finished fifth on most recent appearance at Galway a month ago and with a notable amateur jockey warrants respect. TARAS HALLS (6) cannot be dismissed on the back of a 3.25L win a fortnight ago at Newcastle.

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after seven to post a big 15 len win. Kelso on November 8 over 3400m defeating Treaty Boy with 76kg at $9.50 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up won by 8 len this track on November 29 over 3300m defeating Noble Anthem carrying 74kg at $7 in a steeplechase. Leading contender.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 198 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kelso | 3419m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 76kg | 4:17.77 | 6-2-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4123m | Soft | Theo Gillard | 77kg | 5:08.20 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2025 | 49 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:04.38 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 02/02/2025 | 38 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,900.00 | Musselburgh | 3183m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 3:58.45 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 26.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/3 | 26/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $23,060.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73.5kg | 5:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/11/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74kg | 3:56.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2024 | 129 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Fakenham | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:07.17 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2024 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,140.00 | Hexham | 3118m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:00.63 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.13 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2024 | 49 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:08.45 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/04/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,780.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:35.70 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2024 | 89 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Market Rasen | 3419m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:24.59 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming finished third in a small field at Galway on October 7 over 3621m, 9 len behind Ol Man Dingle with 75.5kg at $13. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 11 starters at Galway on October 26 over 4526m, 16 len behind Oscars Brother with 75.5kg at $15. Major player.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | 19 | CHSE 4U | $26,880.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 5:44.90 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | 168 | CHSE 4U | $21,680.00 | Galway | 3621m | Y | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/18 | 22/04/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 5U | $86,720.00 | Fairyhouse | 4626m | YS | Brian Hayes | 72.5kg | 5:52.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/03/2025 | 30 | HDLE MDN 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good Soft | P W Mullins | 72kg | 4:17.42 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.22 |
| 3/20 | 23/02/2025 | 15 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.75 |
| 99/15 | 08/02/2025 | 250 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3721m | Soft | Brian Hayes | 75.5kg | 4:43.08 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2024 | 64 | FLAT 4U | $19,940.00 | Listowel | 4023m | GY | Alan O'Sullivan | 70kg | 5:23.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/9 | 31/03/2024 | 35 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Soft | M O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/7 | 25/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kildorrery P2p | 4828m | Heavy | M O'Sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing ran last in a small field at Exeter in the G2 Haldon Gold Cup on November 7 over 3500m, 83 len behind Thistle Ask carrying 66kg at $23. Run before held ground to the line finished third of 8 runners at Kelso on September 17 over 4200m, 6 len behind The Navigator carrying 75.5kg at $3.80. Looking to others.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 51 | G2 OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Exeter | 3520m | Good | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 4:18.70 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 83.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Brian Hughes | 75.5kg | 4:56.73 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | 114 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Brian Hughes | 66kg | 3:47.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 24/04/2025 | 54 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 76kg | 4:04.15 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/18 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $215,340.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 68.5kg | 3:53.91 | 1-4-8 | 0 |
| 16.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2025 | 43 | G1 OPEN 5U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Y | Lee Edwards | 75.5kg | 4:11.50 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $151.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/12/2024 | 34 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,320.00 | Ascot Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 4:12.00 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,110.00 | Wetherby | 3017m | Good | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 3:46.60 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2024 | 46 | HDLE HCP 3U | $32,670.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Joe Williamson | 70.5kg | 3:55.27 | 1-5-7 | 0 |
| 20.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2024 | 23 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 4:00.56 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 17/08/2024 | 105 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good | Henry Brooke | 71kg | 3:52.07 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; finished second in a small field at Fontwell Park on September 22 over 3900m, 0.8 len behind Midnight Jewel carrying 75.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell won by 6 len Plumpton on October 20 over 4000m defeating Hecouldbetheone with 75kg at $3.30 in a steeplechase. Key runner once again.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 20/10/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $44,870.00 | Plumpton | 4023m | Good | David Bass | 75kg | 5:21.28 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2025 | 155 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,090.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good | David Bass | 75.5kg | 4:51.32 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/04/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | Good | David Bass | 76.5kg | 4:14.05 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 39.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 76.5kg | 3:57.23 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 5U | $46,130.00 | Musselburgh | 4085m | Good Soft | David Bass | 67.5kg | 5:12.63 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2024 | 17 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,900.00 | Plumpton | 3972m | Good Soft | David Bass | 74kg | 4:59.40 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/6 | 29/11/2024 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | David Bass | 75.5kg | 3:56.50 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,600.00 | Kempton Park | 3621m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 76.5kg | 4:37.38 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.88 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2024 | 139 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3419m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 73kg | 4:13.26 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 06/05/2024 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 75kg | 5:11.29 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Paul O'Brien | 71kg | 4:58.30 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Aintree on November 8 over 4200m. The run before got back early finished seventh of 9 runners at Worcester on September 15 over 4000m, 32 len behind Mount Tempest with 69.5kg at $8.50. Looks safely held.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/17 | 08/11/2025 | 54 | STPLE HCP 6U | $154,270.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 5:18.94 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/09/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 69.5kg | 5:15.23 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 32.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $45,370.00 | Stratford Avon | 3922m | Good Firm | Conor O'Farrell | 74kg | 4:36.07 | 7-4-5 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/15 | 19/07/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66.5kg | 5:25.37 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/06/2025 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $40,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 72.5kg | 5:29.80 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Conor O'Farrell | 69.5kg | 4:57.92 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Henry Brooke | 68kg | 6:05.43 | 10-6-7 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/04/2025 | 153 | HCP CHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Ayr | 4124m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 72.5kg | 5:11.29 | 8-5-3 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/11/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 6U | $134,580.00 | Aintree | 4224m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 64.5kg | 5:23.52 | 10-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2024 | 49 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good Soft | Conor O'Farrell | 73.5kg | 4:54.80 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/08/2024 | 39 | STPLE HCP 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Sean Bowen | 64.5kg | 5:44.71 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming pulled up at Uttoxeter on October 31 over 4000m. Second run from a spell to post a big 3.5 len win. Newcastle on November 14 over 4000m defeating Disguisedlimit with 72.5kg at $2.90 in a steeplechase. Right in the mix on current form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny McMenamin | 72.5kg | 5:10.83 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.88 |
| 0/11 | 31/10/2025 | 261 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 76kg | 5:12.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/8 | 12/02/2025 | 25 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | 5:11.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/01/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,440.00 | Haydock Park | 4008m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 75.5kg | 5:11.23 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 35.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 69.5kg | 5:19.68 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70.5kg | 5:21.80 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/12/2024 | 47 | CHSE 4U | $27,680.00 | Carlisle | 3206m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 4:12.03 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/10/2024 | 179 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 5:27.70 | - | 0 |
| 19.0L | $2.88 |
| 10/16 | 19/04/2024 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Ayr | 4928m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 71.5kg | 6:21.88 | 3-7-10 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $29.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2024 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 73kg | 5:10.43 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.88 |
| 10/17 | 09/03/2024 | 41 | HCP NOVHDLE HUNT 47 | $147,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3980m | Soft | Henry Brooke | 71.5kg | 5:07.30 | 12-13-10 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing favourite; won by 8 len Wincanton on November 20 over 4000m defeating Begin The Luck carrying 73kg at $2.30 in a steeplechase. Before that finished second in a small field at Wincanton on November 8 over 4000m, 3.5 len behind Nickelforce carrying 65.5kg at $3.50. In the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/11/2025 | 12 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,870.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 73kg | 5:02.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.25 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Isabelle Ryder | 65.5kg | 4:55.46 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 20/10/2025 | 163 | HCP HDLE 3U | $22,990.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 74.5kg | 3:52.07 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $2.88 |
| 6/16 | 10/05/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Sean Bowen | 67kg | 3:38.79 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 73kg | 3:49.00 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/17 | 04/04/2025 | 27 | HCP APP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 3312m | Good | Elizabeth Gale | 64.5kg | 3:58.02 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/17 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $196,880.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 61kg | 4:00.00 | 7-9-12 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2025 | 58 | HCP HDLE 4U | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 70.5kg | 5:24.60 | 11-9-10 | 0 |
| 33.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $46,130.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 70kg | 5:07.50 | 6-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2024 | 12 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Hereford | 3225m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 74.5kg | 4:00.23 | 1-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/11/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $39,290.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 72kg | 4:04.10 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |