Doncaster Race 2 - Virgin Bet Novices' Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
SIGN AGAIN (2) Resuming after a spell. Big effort to finish 3rd last time in a hurdle at Sedgefield. Should race on the speed. Strong hope. NOAHSGREATRAINBOW (1) Didn't finish in a chase at Hereford on Jan 12th. Jockey Paul Obrien and trainer Harry Derham are consistently competitive together. Should be swooping on the field late. Looks a winning hope. CUBAN COURT (4) Weakened to finish 6th last run in a chase at Taunton. Looking past the last run and goes down in weight. Jack Quinlan does know the horse very well. Suited. LYLIAN (3) Faded in the late stages of the race when 3rd beaten by 15L last time in a chase at Sandown. Watch betting.

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 46 days. Last outing pulled up at Hereford on January 12 over 4200m. The start before that; won by 6 len Wincanton on December 16 over 4000m slow going defeating Royal Mer carrying 75.5kg at $3.50 in a steeplechase. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 12/01/2026 | 27 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 76kg | 5:35.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Paul O'brien | 75.5kg | 5:15.62 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | 27 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Paul O'brien | 70kg | 4:43.86 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 284 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 5:42.31 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/01/2025 | 69 | HDLE HUNT MDN 47 | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 72.5kg | 4:45.64 | 3-5-7 | 0 |
| 76.7L | $2.25 |
| 8/8 | 10/11/2024 | 274 | HDLE MDN 4U | $18,150.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 4:08.16 | 4-6-8 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $2.88 |
| 2/9 | 10/02/2024 | 46 | LR HUNT FLAT 46 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | Paul O'brien | 73kg | 4:01.30 | 6-6-7-6-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | A Stevens | 68.5kg | 3:57.99 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: David Bass
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 3 of 7 starters at Sedgefield December 26 over 4000m, 7 len behind Kingston Narcissus with 73kg at $3.80. Previously first up; 13 of 20 starters at Cheltenham October 24 over 4000m, 33 len behind French Ship carrying 70kg at $29. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Good Soft | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 4:59.37 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $3.75 |
| 6/9 | 17/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $78,490.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 70.5kg | 4:57.13 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 63.5L | $13.00 |
| 13/20 | 24/10/2025 | 195 | HCP HDLE 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 70kg | 4:51.11 | 1-8-13 | 0 |
| 33.3L | $29.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/04/2025 | 107 | HDLE 4U | $17,590.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4626m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 77kg | 5:56.01 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 26/12/2024 | 38 | APP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Sedgefield | 3994m | Good Soft | Lilly Pinchin | 73kg | 4:53.76 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 18/11/2024 | 20 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 69.5kg | 5:06.43 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/10/2024 | 185 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | David Bass | 70.5kg | 4:18.03 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballysteen P2p | 4828m | Good | J Dunne | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after two months finished third in a small field at Sandown Park on January 31 over 4000m, on slow going 14 len behind Norn Iron with 67kg at $17. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Lingfield on November 27 over 4000m, 34 len behind Noble Park carrying 67.5kg at $19. Can't see him improving on fresh performance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/01/2026 | 65 | STPLE HCP 5U | $35,750.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 67kg | 5:26.54 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 26 | STPLE HCP 4U | $21,230.00 | Lingfield | 4023m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 67.5kg | 5:05.65 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 34.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 01/11/2025 | 126 | HCP CHSE 4U | $32,940.00 | Ascot Uk | 3822m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 66kg | 4:32.86 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/06/2025 | 16 | HCP STPLE CF 4 | $80,990.00 | Dieppe | 3500m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 70kg | 4:25.10 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2025 | 159 | STPLE CL2 4 | $70,420.00 | Dieppe | 4400m | Soft | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 5:36.10 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2025 | 14 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $67,000.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Felix De Giles | 68kg | 4:39.10 | 8-3-6 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $7.30 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2024 | 18 | HDLE CL1 CG 3 | $72,820.00 | Pau | 3500m | Heavy | Bryony Frost | 64kg | 4:30.10 | 6-8-6 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $9.90 |
| 3/12 | 03/12/2024 | 233 | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $85,760.00 | Fontainebleau | 3550m | Soft | Felix De Giles | 67kg | 4:18.97 | 8-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $39.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2024 | 16 | CG 3 | $22,350.00 | Moulin | 2400m | Soft | Maryline Eon | 60.5kg | 2:51.10 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $5.80 |
| 11/13 | 29/03/2024 | - | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $38,270.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Heavy | Kevin Nabet | 67kg | 3:34.48 | 7-10-11 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $6.40 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 41 days. Last run made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Taunton on January 17 over 3200m, 29 len behind Jaipaletemps carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. The run before won by 1.3 len this track on December 13 over 3300m defeating Spadestep carrying 68kg at $10 in a steeplechase. Rates well. Big chance.
Last Starts 40 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 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:02.87 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 68kg | 4:05.07 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 5:05.28 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 189 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 3:51.30 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,530.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:47.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:58.55 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 3:51.04 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:50.40 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 64.5kg | 4:01.63 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/13 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:44.27 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2024 | 157 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 68kg | 4:58.10 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |