Doncaster Race 5 - Bet365 Pennine Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
DOCPICKEDME (4) improved on a fifth in a handicap hurdle at Newbury placing third in the Rehearsal Premier Handicap Chase at Newcastle a fortnight ago. Holds winning course and distance form. Will be thereabouts. PRINCE ZALTAR (7) finished runner-up on most recent appearance attempting a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham four weeks back where the winner found success subsequently. Might go one better. ALCEDO (6) improved markedly from a ninth tackling a handicap chase at Aintree to narrowly come out on top of a Newcastle handicap chase by a nose. May double up. JOYEUX MACHIN (1) must improve from a latest eighth in the Stayers Premier Handicap Hurdle.

Jockey: Harry Atkins
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming finished seventh of 14 runners at Chepstow on October 11 over 3900m, 11 len behind Rambo T with 72.5kg at $34. Second-up finished eighth of 17 starters at Haydock Park on November 22 over 4900m, 16 len behind Electric Mason carrying 69.5kg at $19. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 22/11/2025 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 69.5kg | 5:55.60 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/10/2025 | 210 | HCP HDLE 4U | $136,120.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Liam Harrison | 72.5kg | 4:50.00 | 11-8-7 | 0 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/17 | 15/03/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $181,490.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 72.5kg | 6:03.47 | 9-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | HCP HDLE 4U | $92,250.00 | Ascot Uk | 3875m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74.5kg | 4:38.67 | 8-7-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/17 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 74kg | 5:04.90 | 12-7-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/01/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 4U | $230,630.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 71.5kg | 4:20.47 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/12/2024 | 83 | HCP HDLE 3U | $41,510.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 74.5kg | 4:05.17 | 12-13-11 | 0 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/09/2024 | 115 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 62kg | 3:04.91 | - | 10 |
| 58.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/05/2024 | 26 | HDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Wexford | 4828m | YS | Sean Flanagan | 74.5kg | 6:27.20 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/17 | 03/05/2024 | 14 | LR NCHSE HCP 5U | $179,730.00 | Punchestown | 4023m | Y | Sean Flanagan | 69.5kg | 5:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 99/5 | 19/04/2024 | 76 | G3 NCHSE 5U | $47,850.00 | Limerick | 4928m | SH | Sean Flanagan | 70kg | 7:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months. Finished off last campaign 6 of 7 runners at Chepstow October 11 over 4700m, 43 len behind Ask Brewster with 73kg at $4.30. Previously first up; 6 of 7 runners at Chepstow March 16 over 3900m, 10 len behind Greyval with 75kg at $21. Would need to be at best to feature.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Firm | Nico De Boinville | 73kg | 6:05.90 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 43.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 23/09/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 6:11.28 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 25/08/2025 | 48 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Cartmel | 4224m | Good | James Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:18.62 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/07/2025 | 31 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Uttoxeter | 4727m | Good | James Bowen | 74kg | 5:40.40 | 3-6-3 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $17,590.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:13.70 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $2.63 |
| 1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $13,840.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Freddie Gordon | 76kg | 4:51.52 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/16 | 17/04/2025 | 32 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $90,750.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 69.5kg | 5:00.01 | 9-12-6 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/03/2025 | 570 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $19,420.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 75kg | 4:44.03 | 4-5-6 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/08/2023 | 62 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 74.5kg | 5:25.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/06/2023 | 35 | STPLE HCP 5U | $39,930.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 69kg | 5:20.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/05/2023 | 142 | HDLE HCP M 4U | $15,430.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 76.5kg | 4:57.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Fresh up after six months finished second in a small field at this track on November 28 over 4800m, 13 len behind Moon Rocket with 71kg at $6. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Sandown Park on March 8 over 4000m, 45 len behind New Order carrying 73kg at $17. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 28/11/2025 | 180 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,450.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 6:05.87 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2025 | 29 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Tom Cannon | 77kg | 5:22.74 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 0/14 | 03/05/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Tom Cannon | 67kg | 6:05.43 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/4 | 11/04/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,680.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | Tom Cannon | 72.5kg | 6:04.37 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 08/03/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $36,300.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 5:15.00 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/8 | 12/02/2025 | 474 | HCP CHSE 5U | $26,750.00 | Wetherby | 3900m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73.5kg | 5:11.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 27/10/2023 | 184 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $31,760.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good | B Frost | 73.5kg | 4:54.65 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/04/2023 | 12 | LR NHDLE NOV 5 | $41,740.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | B Frost | 71kg | 5:51.17 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/15 | 14/04/2023 | 51 | G1 NHDLE 4U | $184,500.00 | Aintree | 4964m | Soft | B Frost | 73.5kg | 6:22.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/02/2023 | 25 | NHDLE NOV 47 | $14,360.00 | Doncaster | 3903m | Good | B Frost | 73.5kg | 4:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $1.44 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2023 | 33 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $71,050.00 | Doncaster | 4905m | Good | Nico De Boinville | 70kg | 5:44.97 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 73.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up made ground from midfield; finished fifth of 11 runners at Newbury on November 6 over 4860m, 11 len behind Haiti Couleurs with 65kg at $51. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily finished third of 8 starters at Newcastle on November 29 over 4700m, 18 len behind Konfusion with 64.5kg at $10. Sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $127,050.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4727m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 64.5kg | 6:04.70 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/11/2025 | 215 | HCP HDLE 4U | $45,270.00 | Newbury | 4880m | Good Soft | Charlie Maggs | 65kg | 6:26.40 | 6-3-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/12 | 05/04/2025 | 70 | HCP CHSE 5U | $201,180.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 63.5kg | 6:17.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 25/01/2025 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 70kg | 5:55.40 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 14/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 66kg | 6:00.00 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/11/2024 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,740.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 72.5kg | 6:19.10 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/11/2024 | 181 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,150.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 75.5kg | 4:46.90 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/05/2024 | 12 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,010.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 70kg | 6:26.38 | 6-5-6 | 0 |
| 35.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/11 | 22/04/2024 | 51 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,670.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good | L M Pinchin | 74kg | 6:00.67 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/10 | 02/03/2024 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 5231m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 68kg | 7:09.55 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/01/2024 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,220.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 73kg | 5:33.90 | 2-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Bangor-On-Dee April 24 over 4800m. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Bangor-On-Dee November 13 2024 over 4800m. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 233 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/10 | 24/04/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $30,490.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 75.5kg | 6:12.19 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/12 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $201,180.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Adam Wedge | 64.5kg | 6:17.60 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 69kg | 6:20.00 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 25/01/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good | Tom Broughton | 71kg | 5:55.40 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/12/2024 | 15 | HCP HDLE 3U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 4928m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 69.5kg | 5:59.27 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 0/14 | 14/12/2024 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good Soft | Tom Broughton | 68.5kg | 6:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 13/11/2024 | 180 | HCP CHSE 4U | $72,010.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Charlie Hammond | 72.5kg | 6:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 0/8 | 17/05/2024 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $40,840.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 72kg | 6:26.49 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/13 | 13/04/2024 | 77 | STPLE HCP 5U | $179,650.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 68.5kg | 6:34.81 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/18 | 27/01/2024 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 71kg | 5:51.35 | 10-4-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2023 | 41 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 73.5kg | 6:11.10 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ned Fox
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran last at Aintree on November 8 over 3200m, 53 len behind Mambonumberfive with 72.5kg at $11. Last start won by a nose Newcastle on November 29 over 4000m defeating Grand Geste carrying 74kg at $9 in a steeplechase. Will be thereabouts once more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,950.00 | Newcastle Uk | 4023m | Good Soft | Ned Fox | 74kg | 5:06.01 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2025 | 260 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 72.5kg | 3:50.02 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 53.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/02/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,130.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 6:55.73 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,940.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 76kg | 5:25.19 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/01/2025 | 331 | HCP CHSE 5U | $28,600.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 69.5kg | 5:04.85 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $4.50 |
| 0/9 | 17/02/2024 | 25 | G2 NHDLE 5U | $98,460.00 | Haydock Park | 4928m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 6:49.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/01/2024 | 33 | NHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 75.5kg | 5:38.20 | 4-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/16 | 21/12/2023 | 51 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 13/16 | 31/10/2023 | 273 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 4:57.00 | - | 0 |
| 75.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/01/2023 | 41 | FLAT 46 | $13,500.00 | Ffos Las | 3184m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 74kg | 4:08.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/12/2022 | - | FLAT 46 | $7,140.00 | Hereford | 3267m | Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71kg | 4:05.23 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last start finished second of 8 starters at Cheltenham on November 15 over 4800m, slow track; 2.75 len behind Kikijo with 63kg at $7.50. Start before raced on the pace prior to fading finished sixth of 17 runners at Cheltenham on October 25 over 4800m, 11 len behind Ma Shantou with 61kg at $15. Likely to figure in the outcome.
Last Starts 28 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 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | Tristan Durrell | 63kg | 6:15.28 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/17 | 25/10/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $63,520.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Harry Atkins | 61kg | 5:52.05 | 6-2-6 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/09/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 5:37.40 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 23/08/2025 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $48,350.00 | Killarney | 4526m | Good | Eoin Staples | 65.5kg | 5:31.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 99/12 | 06/08/2025 | 60 | STPLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Wexford | 5129m | Good | Simon Torrens | 67kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/18 | 07/06/2025 | 22 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Punchestown | 4928m | GY | D Robinson | 73.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/05/2025 | 74 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,690.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Tiernan Roche | 64.5kg | 4:59.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $3.75 |
| 7/12 | 03/03/2025 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4325m | Y | B J Walsh | 73kg | 5:31.90 | - | 0 |
| 23.0L | $3.75 |
| 4/12 | 15/02/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Gowran Park | 4023m | Soft | D J O'Keeffe | 65kg | 5:35.05 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 12/01/2025 | 400 | APP CHSE HCP 5U | $27,750.00 | Punchestown | 4526m | Soft | S Cotter | 64.5kg | 6:15.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/12/2023 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 69kg | 5:39.09 | 8-5-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |