Doncaster Race 2 - Virgin Bet Ebf Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
MUSTANG DU BREUIL (2) represents notable connections on first outing for a leading yard here in the UK. Won a hurdle at Auteuil on initial and only career appearance during October and will be aiming to remain unbeaten. MILOU DU CHENET (1) bids for a hat-trick in as many career starts. Won on debut at Bangor-on-Dee scoring by 5.5L then followed with a 3.5L victory at Wincanton. Dangerous. MOLLY'S LAD (5) debuted second in a jumpers flat race. Unable to follow up when fifth in a Listed “Junior” jumpers flat race at Cheltenham New Years Day. Might bounce back. DUC DE ROHAN (4) rates the pick of career debutants.
Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 74.5kgs
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Unbeaten in two runs. Resuming after a two months break. Not seen since winning posted a big 3.5 len win. Wincanton December 4 over 3000m defeating Mecene carrying 73kg at $1.30. First race start favourite; won by 5.5 len Bangor-On-Dee November 12 over 3300m slow track defeating Diamond Jim with 70kg at $3. Looks a key chance here.
Last Starts 62 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 | 04/12/2025 | 22 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73kg | 3:46.85 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $1.33 |
| 1/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:27.57 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he won by 1.0 len Auteuil on October 23 over 3600m defeating Mailloche with 67kg at $45 in a hurdle. Has found the right race for a winning return.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/10/2025 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $102,650.00 | Auteuil | 3600m | SH | Baptiste Le Clerc | 67kg | 4:35.94 | 5-5-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $45.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 70kgs
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Four-year-old gelding by Siyouni out of Victorine has taken a long time to make it to the track. Likely to be well fancied.
Jockey: Fern O'brien
Weight: 70kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, finished second of 12 runners at Aintree on November 8 over 3400m, 8 len behind Merlin Allen with 70kg at $4.30. Last start finished fifth of 16 runners at Cheltenham in the LR on January 1 over 3400m, 9 len behind Solly's Gold with 70kg at $6. Great chance to open his account.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 01/01/2026 | 54 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 12-8-5 | 0 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $12,700.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:00.38 | 10-7-2 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
Jockey: Daniel Sansom
Weight: 70kgs
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Last start finished sixth of 8 starters at Newbury on January 14 over 3300m, 29 len behind Matiwo with 66.5kg at $34. The start before that; finished fifth in a small field at Lingfield on December 21 over 3200m, 34 len behind Aqua Bleu carrying 70kg at $29. Prefer in easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 24 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $27,220.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 66.5kg | 4:01.22 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 29.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/12/2025 | 31 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Good Soft | James Best | 70kg | 4:15.10 | 4-4-5 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | James Best | 70kg | 3:33.73 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 70kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, finished fourth of 9 runners at Huntingdon on November 22 over 3200m, 8 len behind Westbrooke Boy with 67.5kg at $12. Second-up finished third in a small field at Haydock Park on December 30 over 3100m, 9 len behind Diamond Jim with 70kg at $10. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 36 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 | 30/12/2025 | 38 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 3:47.35 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 67.5kg | 4:12.96 | 7-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Luke Scott
Weight: 70kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well supported at debut, made ground from midfield; finished second in a small field at this track on November 28 over 3300m, 12 len behind Aqua Bleu with 68.5kg at $3.80. Last start finished fifth in a small field at Haydock Park on December 30 over 3100m, 11 len behind Diamond Jim with 68.5kg at $4. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE HUNT 3 | $16,330.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 3:47.35 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 3 | $17,810.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Luke Scott | 68.5kg | 3:58.93 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start finished eighth of 12 runners at Uttoxeter on December 31 over 3200m, 53 len behind Millstatt Abbey with 65.5kg at $34 and before that made some head-way from midfield; finished fourth of 10 runners at this track on November 29 over 3300m, on slow going 16 len behind The Procrastinator carrying 69.5kg at $13. This looks a bridge too far.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 32 | HUNT FLAT MDN M 35 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Craig Nichol | 65.5kg | 4:05.22 | 2-6-8 | 0 |
| 53.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT F 3 | $8,170.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 69.5kg | 4:14.02 | 6-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |