Doncaster Racecard - Friday 27th February by Arena Racing Company

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1:50

Peckforton Hills is the bottom weight in this race He was well backed on handicap debut last time out at Sedgeﬁeld (from 9/2 into 5/2) and will get a tongue-tie and pieces applied for the ﬁrst time. He looks like one of the more interesting runners off a low mark of 89 for Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero. Diamond Koda also looks of interest now stepping back down in trip and drops 1lb in the weights. The less stamina testing distance could see him improve from a somewhat disappointing effort here over 3 miles last time out. Ryebridge ran well in a Novice Hurdle at Carlisle in December The form of that race has worked out well and he could be off a nice mark on handicap debut.

2:20

Lylian makes some appeal here stepping down in grade to Class 4 company. The 5-year-old is still looking for his first win since moving to the Gary & Josh Moore yard last year from France but may have found himself in a winnable race Sign Again has his chances also but it’s a slight worry that the form of his last race on Boxing Day at Sedgefield has not worked out too well since. Noahsgreatrainbow may have gone too fast early on in his last run where he was pulled up, but this smaller field might suit him better and he could be the pace angle to the race

2:50

Tormund Giantsbane was an eye-catching winner in a Novice’s Hurdle at Carlisle in November He was no match for No Drama This End in the Grade 2 Winter Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown last time out. He steps up in trip for this race so the distance has to be a question mark plus he may want a fast pace to set the race up for him but he has shown plenty of ability and should be warm in the betting. Quay Item was an easy winner of a maiden at Plumpton. He placed in two Point-to-Points so is likely to stay the extra distance. There is a question of the quality of the maiden race but he looks an interesting contender here coming from a top yard

3:22

Light Fandando’s best runs have come over this shorter trip and he did win a Class 4 Handicap Hurdle here at Doncaster in December on good ground. As Fast As Wind ran a nice second place last month at Musselburgh. She could be a danger at the bottom of the weights. The likely pace in the race could come from both Minella Jury and Parramount with the unexposed Minella Jury making most appeal coming here after a ﬁrst-time wind operation.

3:57

Mr Griffiths (due to go up 12lb) won a “Hands And Heels” Handicap Hurdle last Friday by 26 lengths and looks the one to beat if he can run to recent form. Scairp Dubh is 5lb well in at the weights after winning the Carlisle Conditional Jockeys’ Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle and looks the main danger to Mr Griffiths. Be The Difference has had a busy campaign this season but managed to rack up a few handicap wins. He was pulled up last time out and even though he steps back in class, others make more appeal. The Ben Pauling-trained Les’s Destiny Star makes his handicap hurdle debut here. He showed promise in two bumper starts including when winning at Doncaster over 2 years ago He may improve for the application of a tongue-tie and is one to watch.

4:30

It’s a quick turnaround for Count Adhemar who recently ﬁnished a narrow second in a Novices’ Handicap Chase at Ludow. He is now 3lb well in at the weights and another bold effort is expected today stepping back up in trip Bravethewaves will need to improve but showed he does have plenty of ability when he won a handicap chase at Southwell in November on good to soft ground. Line of Descent may have needed the run last time out when returning to racing after a long absence and it would be no surprise if he returned to better form than what we saw at Southwell.

5:05

Sainte Doctor should have no problems stepping back up in trip and she looks like she is in top form. This will be her second run back off a lay off and she looks to have every chance. Ladronne was a nice winner of a Veterans’ Chase last time out and looks to be coming here with solid claims. Northern Poet is a course and distance winner. He had a couple of modest performances last season but can’t be ruled out if returning to better form after the layoff.

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SECOND RACE 2.20

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR NOVICE FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN

BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

(GO NORTH FORGIVE ‘N FORGET SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £12000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £4847, 2nd £2423, 3rd £1212, 4th £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): H Derham (9 wins from 38 runners, 24%) runs NOAHSGREATRAINBOW TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): G & J Moore (4 wins from 32 runners, 12%) runs LYLIAN LONGEST TRAVELLER: LYLIAN trained by G & J Moore, Horsham, 207 miles.

Impossible to rule out any of the quartet but the vote goes to LYLIAN, who has been finding his feet for new connections and his latest third at Sandown was a significant step in the right direction. Sign Again won a point earlier in his career so he’s taken to edge out Cuban Court for the forecast spot on chase debut.

(IRE) (46) 00-521P 7 12-0

B g Milan - Bowling Green (IRE) Paul O’Brien

Mr W. S. Watt Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Miss D. Quigley & Mrs S. O’Toole OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWUseful bumper performer but never really fulﬁlled that promise over hurdles. Right back on track when making a successful chasing debut in a 7-runner handicap at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) in December but possibly amiss at Hereford since (also raced closer to a brisk pace than ideal). TFRHHHII BHA120

2 SIGN AGAIN (IRE) (63) 114-063

B g Lucky Speed (IRE) - All Notoriety (IRE)

Mrs D. Fallows

6 11-11

David Bass

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Kk Agri Ltd Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWDualhurdleswinnerlastseasonwhogotbackontracktoanextentwhenthirdof7inahandicapatSedgeﬁeldonBoxingDay,thoughagaindidn’tseethings out especially well despite a ﬁrst-time tongue tie being applied. Former point winner, so respected switching to the larger obstacles. TFRHHHHI BHA117

3 LYLIAN (FR) (27) 6-12343

Ch g Tunis (POL) - Reine de Mai (FR)

5 11-6

Freddie Mitchell (3)

Mr T Jacobs and Mrs E Avery Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham

Br Mr Jean Brest KM Elite Products Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBright start to his chase career in France last summer (changed hands for €95,000) and seemingly ﬁnding his feet for current connections, taking a step back in the right direction when third of 5 at Sandown (16/1) last month. This represents a drop in grade and he could take some pegging back. TFRHHHHH BHA116

4 CUBAN COURT

(IRE) (41) 11-4616 C

8 10-9

B g Court Cave (IRE) - Havana Dancer (IRE) Jack Quinlan

The Bench

Neil King, Burderop

Br Edmund Vaughan racehorse-ownership.com

TIMEFORMVIEW Three-time winner over hurdles last season who got off the mark at the ﬁrst time of asking in this sphere when scoring at this course (16.4f) in December Not in same form at Taunton since but can’t be ruled out TFRHHHII BHA101

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 4

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note: CUBAN COURT: Following its run on 17/1/2026 it was reported that the horse was unsuited by the tight track.

Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Sign Again (IRE), 11-4 Cuban Court (IRE), 3-1 Noahsgreatrainbow (IRE), 5-1 Lylian (FR)

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1-2-3: 1.LYLIAN (FR) 2.SIGN AGAIN (IRE) 3.CUBAN COURT (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

THIRD RACE 2.50

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR NOVICE FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

Total prize fund £15000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £6260, 2nd £3131, 3rd £1565, 4th £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Henderson (19 wins from 84 runners, 23%) runs QUAY ITEM TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs TORMUND GIANTSBANE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: SLEEDAGH trained by L Russell & M Scudamore, Kinross, 250 miles.

TORMUND GIANTSBANE and Quay Item are a couple of pretty useful staying prospects for their leading yards, with marginal preference for the Dan Skelton in-mate

colours no horse age st lb

1 BREEZETHROUGHLIFE (IRE) (50) P-3152P

B g Ice Breeze - Lady Germany (IRE)

5 11-11

Jack Quinlan

Mark Harrod & Nicky George Neil King, Burderop

Br Mrs P. Prendergast Tote TIMEFORMVIEWConﬁrmed promise of Irish maiden hurdle debut when making successful start for Neil King in Fakenham maiden in October. Hit or miss since, runner-up effort over C&D in December ﬂanked by lesser efforts. TFRHHIII BHA112

2 QUAY ITEM (IRE) (32) 32-31

B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Ninety Seconds (IRE)

Middleham Park Racing & M & L Sainsbury

6 11-11

James Bowen

Nicky Henderson, Lambourn

Br Ms Chloe Loughlin Middleham Park Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWPlaced both starts in Irish points and conﬁrmed the promise of his placed effort in a 20.8f course maiden when successful at Plumpton a month ago, forging clear In top hands and there should be more to come, particularly over 3m TFRHHHHI BHA124

3 SUNSET BOULEVARD (IRE) (25) 05-10

B g Wings of Eagles (FR) - A Better Excuse (IRE)

6 11-11

Charlie Deutsch

Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Noel O’Brien Leaﬂet Company Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer in bumpers and relished the step up in trip when making a successful hurdle debut for Willie Mullins at Tramore (21.8f, good to soft) in May. Switched yard after and no impact at Kempton but this is easier and yard going better now TFRHHIII BHA-

4 TORMUND

GIANTSBANE

B g Mount Nelson - Roc N Roe (IRE)

(IRE) (84) 1/12-14

Cherry Knoll Farm, M Ward & D Skelton

Br Kieran & Breda Lennon

6 11-11

Harry Skelton

Dan Skelton, Alcester

Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner who made a successful hurdling debut at Carlisle in November Matched that stepping up markedly in class when fourth of 5 in Grade 2 hurdle at Sandown (13/2) the following month and he’s a likely improver with 3m expected to suit. TFRHHHHH BHA123

5 SLEEDAGH (IRE) (27) 32-2223

B g Milan - Tullyglush (IRE)

Burnside Racing Ltd

6 11-5

Derek Fox

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Mr Neville Reid Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£80,000 point recruit who has been placed all 5 outings under Rules, most recently in 23.8f novice at Musselburgh a month ago. Should give his running with stamina looking his forte. TFRHHHHI BHA118

2025: THANK YOU MA’AM 6 11 3 Miss Olive Nicholls 8-13 (Georgina Nicholls) 3 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 5 Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.

Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Quay Item (IRE), 7-4 Tormund Giantsbane (IRE), 4-1 Sleedagh (IRE), 20-1 Sunset Boulevard (IRE), 22-1 Breezethroughlife (IRE)

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Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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FOURTH RACE 3.22

TWO MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (2M 128YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£7700 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3110, 2nd £1555, 3rd £778, 4th £389, 5th £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs A DIFFERENT KIND TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): D Skelton (11 wins from 69 runners, 16%) runs LEAUMEC DE MEE

LONGEST TRAVELLER: LIGHT FANDANGO trained by N Mulholland, Limpley Stoke, 199 miles.

All things considered, KING ULANDA did well to finish as close as he did to a thriving type at Haydock in the run-up to Christmas and he is appealing back from a short break Leaumec de Mee is in good hands and is feared most given his obvious scope for improvement, while As Fast As Wind and A Different Kind both hold solid each-way claims Handicap debutant Minella Jury also enters calculations

1 PARRAMOUNT (GB) (24) PP0/0-26 CD 10 12-1

B g Mount Nelson - Queen Soraya

Andrew Fox-Pitt

Daire McConville (7)

Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br O. and Mrs Fox-Pitt Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well (having ﬁrst jumps start for 13 months) when runner-up under a positive ride over this C&D in November Respectable sixth of 15 in a warm race at Ascot next time but he’s failed to beat a rival home on the Flat both starts since the turn of the year TFRHHIII BHA121

2 A DIFFERENT

KIND (IRE) (41)

B g Doyen (IRE) - Ma Minx (IRE)

5/00-053 D 9 11-13

Theo Gillard

Mr Dene Rowe Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim

Tote, Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEW Useful hurdler/chaser earlier in career Proved that a good chunk of his ability remains when third in an 8-runner Haydock handicap (15.6f, good to soft) last time (since undergone another wind op) and will be a threat granted a strong pace to aim at TFRHHHII BHA119

3 MINELLA JURY (IRE) (35) 32113 BF

Gr g Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Wings of Glory (GER)

Mr J. Fyffe

6 11-12

Brian Hughes

Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, Cheltenham

Br Laila Balacuit JF Kegs (Scotland) Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful effort when bagging Wexford bumper in October and, having changed hands for £80,000, he looked a good prospect when making a winning hurdling debut at Uttoxeter. Shade disappointing when third of 8 over this C&D last month but since undergone a wind op and he remains of interest. TFRHHHII BHA118

4 NORTH OF RICHMOND (IRE) (44) 212-134 D 6 11-9

B g Workforce - Glide Away (IRE)

The Royal Botanicals

Bryan Carver

Alex Hales, Edgecote

Br Andrew English Winwood Construction UK Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW£75,000buywhowasrunner-upsoleoutinginpointsandwentonebetteronRulesdebutinBangorbumperinOctober2024.Alsomadeawinningstartoverhurdles on return at Fakenham in October and not disgraced in novice events at Leicester and Newbury since Worth a second look on handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA115

5 KING ULANDA (IRE) (69) 33-1242 D BF 6 11-8

B g Kingston Hill - Ulanda (IRE)

Craig Nichol

The Happy Monarchs Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Aidan Sexton Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBetting than ever when winning impressively at Carlisle (17.2f, good to ﬁrm) on return following breathing op Thereabouts on each of his 3 subsequent starts, most recently chasing home an in-form rival off this mark at Haydock, and he’s high on the shortlist. TFRHHHHH BHA114

6 LIGHT FANDANGO (IRE) (43) 13P-510 CD 7 11-7

B g Doyen (IRE) - Go Out Dancing Bradley Harris (3)

Mr M. S. Cresswell

Br Philip & Orla Hore

Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

TIMEFORMVIEWWon a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in summer 2024 and struck in a handicap over this C&D at the end of December Failed to reproduce form akin to that at Wincanton next time, though, and he’s probably worth taking on TFRHHIII BHA113

7 LEAUMEC DE MEE (FR) (44) 2-214 D 5 11-4

B g Beaumec de Houelle (FR) - Finesse de Mee (FR) Kielan Woods

The Megsons Dan Skelton, Alcester

Br Mr Andre - Marcel Pommerai Ladbrokes, The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants)

TIMEFORMVIEWShaped well when runner-up only start in bumpers and positive start over hurdles this winter, conﬁrming promise of Fontwell second when going one better at Sedgeﬁeld in December Creditable fourth on handicap bow at Newbury next time and he remains open to improvement TFRHHHII BHA110

1-2-3: 1.KING ULANDA (IRE) 2.LEAUMEC DE MEE (FR) 3.AS FAST AS WIND (IRE)

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KILLYCARN (IRE) (41) 203016

B g Mount Nelson - Hakeeka

T C Racing Syndicate

6 11-0

Peter Kavanagh

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Mrs Fiona McStay Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWRunner-up sole completed start in Irish points and, having hinted at promise in a trio of novice hurdles, he took a step forward when striking on handicap debut at Catterick (15.7f, good) on New Year’s Day. Stamina stretched upped to 21.2f at Haydock since and he’s a player back down in trip here TFRHHHII BHA106

9 AS FAST AS WIND (IRE) (27) 133662

Ch m Galileo Gold - Balkaya (IRE)

Mr Tony Harrison

6 10-10

Robert Dunne

Tristan Davidson, Carlisle

Br Tally-Ho Stud Ye Olde Greyhound Inn

TIMEFORMVIEWStruck for ﬁrst time in this sphere at Kempton in October for Daisy Hitchins. Placed on 2 of her 4 starts for present yard, ﬁnding just one too good at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) last time, and she has to enter calculations. TFRHHHII BHA102

2025: CAVERN CLUB (IRE) 5 11 8 Gavin Sheehan 13-2 (James Owen) 10 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 9

Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 5, 6. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1.

Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 2, 3.

Probable S.P’s: 4-1 Leaumec de Mee (FR), 9-2 Minella Jury (IRE), 11-2 King Ulanda (IRE), 6-1 As Fast As Wind (IRE), 15-2 A Different Kind (IRE), 10-1 Killycarn (IRE), 12-1 North of Richmond (IRE), 22-1 Light Fandango (IRE), 25-1 Parramount (GB)

FIFTH RACE 3.57

THREE MILES ABOUT HALF A FURLONG (3M 84YDS) FOR FOUR YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET DONCASTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£6150 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £2484, 2nd £1242, 3rd £621, 4th £311, 5th £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): B Pauling (13 wins from 103 runners, 13%) runs LES’S DESTINY STAR

TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): B Pauling (8 wins from 26 runners, 31%) runs LES’S DESTINY STAR

LONGEST TRAVELLER: HIGHBURY HILL trained by N Hawke, Tiverton, 237 miles.

Officially 12lb ‘well-in’ after routing the opposition at Warwick last week, MR GRIFFITHS is hard to oppose Indeed, a reproduction of that would almost certainly be good enough but it’s highly likely that this lightly-raced and progressive 6-y-o is capable of better still. Scairp Dubh is also unpenalised for his recent Carlisle success (due to go up 5lb for that) and he is clear second choice ahead of handicap debutant Les’s Destiny Star

1 BE THE DIFFERENCE (IRE) (17) 11163P D

B g Califet (FR) - Rinroe Flyer (IRE)

Be The Difference Partnership

Br F. Mc Mahon

Freddie Keighley (5)

Philip Kirby, Richmond

Philip Kirby Racing, Topspec Equine Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWCompleted the hat-trick in decisive fashion at Sedgeﬁeld in December but he ran no sort of a race at Ayr recently and he’s hard to recommend on the back of that display. TFRHIIII BHA104

2 HIGHBURY

HILL (GB)

(31) 25-2301 5 11-10

B m Masterstroke (USA) - Kilronan High (IRE)

Sureﬁre Racing

Bryan Carver

Nigel Hawke, Tiverton

Br Mr W. Kinsey Burlybed, Junction 24 Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWBounced back from a rare modest effort at Uttoxeter in December when opening her account in 19.4f Chepstow handicap. 2lb nudge fair enough and there can be hope that this trip will be within her range but the quality of the opposition here may be a stumbling block. TFRHHHII BHA100

3 SWIFT JET (IRE) (35) 66-P3FF

B g Jet Away - April Joy (IRE)

Halsall, Jensen, Lukas & Purves

8 11-10

Harry Bannister

Richard Phillips, Moreton-in-Marsh

Br G. Durrheim and Maria Mulcahy Durrheim Tori Global

TIMEFORMVIEWFair maiden hurdler who recorded a good third at Ludlow in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces in December Has followed that with a couple of non-completions, though, and others are more appealing. TFRHIIII BHA100

4 LES’S DESTINY STAR (IRE) (35) 12/0-4P0 C

B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Spendajennie (IRE)

Mr Les de la Haye

7 11-9

Kielan Woods

Ben Pauling, Naunton

Br Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited Fitzdares

TIMEFORMVIEWBumper winner on debut here in December 2024 and while he hasn’t made much of an impact in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles at up to 21.7f, improvement could be on the way now upped in trip for this handicap bow. TFRHHHII BHA99

5 JONQUILLA (FR) (68) 4-22

Ch m Kapgarde (FR) - Buttercup (FR)

Mr Gordon Clements

Br Haras de Tonnencourt

7 11-9

James Bowen

Sarah Humphrey, West Wratting

TIMEFORMVIEWFetched €95,000 as a 3-y-o and was an encouraging fourth on bumper debut in February. Runner-up both starts since switched to hurdles but she will need to take a signiﬁcant step forward in order to go one better now handicapping TFRHHIII BHA99

6 GEORDIE NIGHT (GB) (62) 235-166

Gr g Geordieland (FR) - Night Symphonie

MMG Racing

7 11-6

Tom Broughton (5)

Nick Kent, Brigg

Br R. J. & S. A. Carter Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Had wind op (also tongue tied) before getting off the mark in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23f, good to soft) last May. However, below par both starts since returning from a break in November and others look stronger TFRHHIII BHA96

7 MR GRIFFITHS (FR) (7) 045-011

B g Masked Marvel - Uriela Jin (FR)

Paul & Clare Rooney

Br E.A.R.L.Haras Du Saubouas

6 11-4

Jonjo O’Neill Jr

Jonjo & A.J O’Neill, Cheltenham

Wasdell Group, Tote

TIMEFORMVIEWMajorimproverswitchedtohandicapsthelasttwice,followinghisFontwellbreakthroughsuccesswithanemphaticdisplayinaraceforconditions and amateurs at Warwick (3 1/4m, soft) last week. Escapes a

1-2-3: 1.MR GRIFFITHS (FR) 2.SCAIRP DUBH 3.LES’S DESTINY STAR (IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

SCAIRP DUBH (GB) (11) 065641

B g Scorpion (IRE) - Sinamay (USA)

Stack Partnership

6 11-3

Jack Power (5)

Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Wood Farm Stud Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWHas gradually progressed since making his way in handicaps, scoring with a bit to spare at Carlisle (19.3f, soft) recently With no penalty to carry and this stiffer test likely to be in his favour, he should make his presence felt. TFRHHHII BHA93 (+5)

9 POOROLDMACKLEY

(IRE) (68) 34513P

7 10-11

Ch g Getaway (GER) - Parkview Delight (IRE) Miss Eleanor Williams (7)

Baytree

Br Mr Daniel Keating

Evan Williams, Llancarfan

TIMEFORMVIEWBetter than ever when recording third career success in an 11-runner Worcester handicap hurdle (23f, good) at the end of August Found things too competitive over fences next time, though, and then ran modestly back in this sphere at Fakenham TFRHIIII BHA87

STAR VANTAGE

(IRE) (62) 2F6465

B g Ocovango - Laura’s Star (IRE)

Stoneleigh Racing

9 10-11

Charlie Maggs (3)

Rebecca Menzies, Sedgeﬁeld

Br Miss Laura Sleator Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWLong-standing maiden and while he boasts several pieces of form that suggest winning off this mark wouldn’t be out of the question, it will be something of a surprise should he get his head in front here. TFRHHIII BHA87

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 6, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Stewards Note:

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

BE THE DIFFERENCE: Following its run on 10/2/2026 it was reported that the horse made a bad mistake.

Probable S.P’s: 4-5 Mr Grifﬁths (FR), 15-2 Scairp Dubh (GB), 10-1 Highbury Hill (GB), 12-1 Les’s Destiny Star (IRE), 20-1 Jonquilla (FR), 25-1 Star Vantage (IRE), 28-1 Geordie Night (GB), 33-1 Pooroldmackley (IRE), 40-1 Be The Difference (IRE), 50-1 Swift Jet (IRE)

SIXTH RACE 4.30

TWO MILES ABOUT THREE FURLONGS (2M 3F 31YDS) FOR FIVE YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE

VIRGIN

BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER)

Total prize fund

£8200 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £3312, 2nd £1656, 3rd £828, 4th £414, 5th £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): D McCain (20 wins from 124 runners, 16%) runs COUNT ADHEMAR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): W Greatrex (4 wins from 12 runners, 33%) runs LINE OF DESCENT LONGEST TRAVELLER: ELUSIVE KNIGHT trained by E Williams, Llancarfan, 222 miles.

COUNT ADHEMAR has taken well to chasing, staying on for second behind the odds-on favourite at Ludlow 9 days ago, and he can go one better with more still to offer. Rehill Relic has also made an encouraging start over fences this season and is feared most, ahead of Bravethewaves.

1 REHILL RELIC (IRE) (33) 21-F413 7 12-0

B g Mahler - Rehill Lass (IRE)

Church Farm Racing

Tom Bellamy

Sam Allwood, Whitchurch

Br John Crosse Allwood Horse Transport

TIMEFORM VIEW Has been going the right way sent chasing this season, jumping well when winning at Huntingdon in December

Continued in good heart when 2 lengths third of 5 at Sedgeﬁeld (19.3f, soft) last month and he’s respected. TFRHHHHI BHA100

2 LINE OF DESCENT (IRE) (25) U253/5-6 D

B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Joys of Spring (IRE)

Jim and Claire Limited

8 11-13

Harry Bannister

Warren Greatrex, Upper Lambourn

Br Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Warren Greatrex Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWThree-time winner over fences who shaped as if needing the run after 21-month absence when sixth of 7 in handicap at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 25 days ago. One to note having eased further in the weights TFRHHHII BHA99

3 COUNT ADHEMAR (IRE) (9) 63-3552

B g Westerner - Bobset Leader (IRE)

Mr T. G. Leslie

6 11-8

Theo Gillard

Donald McCain, Cholmondeley

Br Miss Mary R. Barry Bluegrass Horse Feeds

TIMEFORMVIEWShowed ability in maiden/novice hurdles and built on promise of chasing debut effort when second of 8 in handicap at Ludlow (16f, soft) 9 days ago. Could be ready to open his account. TFRHHHHH BHA94 (+3)

4 BRAVETHEWAVES (GB) (37) 000140 C D

9 10-9

B g Gentlewave (IRE) - Miss Lucky Penny Toby Wynne

The Brave Bunch Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero, Malpas

Br Mr S. G. Adams Dodson & Horrell Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWPair of chase wins early last year and bounced back to form switched to more positive tactics when scoring at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) in November Lesser efforts the last twice, but he’s capable if on a going day. TFRHHHII BHA81

5 MISTERODDSOCKS (IRE) (58) 3-0P3P6

B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Fairy Hill (IRE)

6 10-8

Ciaran Gethings

Jopla Racing Ben Case, Banbury

Br Frank Motherway David Andrews Construction Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Remains a maiden and has gone backwards from his third at Market Rasen (21.4f) in 2 subsequent outings, last of 6 at Warwick (16.2f, good to soft) in December Tongue strap reapplied with cheekpieces on ﬁrst time TFRHHIII BHA80

6 ELUSIVE KNIGHT (IRE) (28) 500405

6 10-7

Br g Elusive Pimpernel (USA) - Madame Martine (IRE) Conor Ring

Mr R. E. R. Williams Evan Williams, Llancarfan

Br Vincent Holian

TIMEFORMVIEWPoint winner but little promise over hurdles and, in ﬁrst-time cheekpieces (now discarded), fared no better sent chasing when last of 5 in handicap at Catterick (15.7f, soft) 28 days ago. Back up in trip TFRHHIII BHA79

2025: GENTLE FRANK 9 11 13 Lee Edwards 9-2 (Henry Oliver) 4 ran DECLARED RUNNERS 6 Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn ﬁrst time by No. 5. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4, 5. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 4.

Probable S.P’s: 5-4 Count Adhemar (IRE), 15-8 Rehill Relic (IRE), 13-2 Bravethewaves (GB), 16-1 Line of Descent (IRE), 22-1 Elusive Knight (IRE), 28-1 Misteroddsocks (IRE)

1-2-3:

KEY Owner Breeding

Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

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ABOUT THREE MILES (2M 7F 214YDS) FOR TEN YRS OLD AND UPWARDS

THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET VETERANS’ HANDICAP

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Total prize fund £20000 x Owners Prize Money. 1st £8078, 2nd £4038, 3rd £2020, 4th £1010, 5th £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

LEADING COURSE TRAINER (20-25): N Mulholland (10 wins from 57 runners, 18%) runs SAINTE DOCTOR TRAINER-IN-FORM (LAST 14 DAYS): LRussell & M Scudamore (6 wins from 34 runners, 18%) runs IF NOT FOR DYLAN

WEIGHTWATCHER: ERNE RIVER won off a handicap mark of 134, his rating is now down 8lb to 126.

LONGEST TRAVELLER: STRATAGEM trained by M Bowen, Haverfordwest, 295 miles.

IF NOT FOR DYLAN could be difficult to peg back if getting into a rhythm on the front-end, while reliable mare Sainte Doctor is relatively unexposed around 3m and looks a danger Magna Sam bypassed this year’s Edinburgh National but may make more of an impact following another breathing operation.

1 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (76) 4443P-P CD

11 12-1

B g Califet (FR) - Lusty Beg (IRE) Kielan Woods

Crossed Fingers Partnership Nick Kent, Brigg Br Mary Fitzpatrick and Brendan Fitzpatrick Lincolnshire Tyre Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Latest win came over C&D in December 2023 and while he’s fallen a long way in the weights, he’ll need to go with more ﬂuency in a change of headgear to capitalise. TFRHHHII BHA126

2 CHAVEZ (IRE) (41) 55FP/0-P

B g Yeats (IRE) - Rock The Baby (IRE)

10 12-0

Charlie Deutsch

Mr Malcolm C. Denmark Venetia Williams, Hereford

Br Declan Phelan Leaﬂet Company Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWMissed whole of 2025 but shaped as though a fair amount of ability remains on ﬁrst start since leaving Willie Mullins at Ascot last month. Yard going much better now but needs to prove he can back that up TFRHHHII BHA125

3 SAINTE DOCTOR (FR) (40) 1112-32

Gr m Doctor Dino (FR) - Pakoonah

10 11-12

Richie McLernon

Mr John P. McManus Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke

Br Mr Jean-Marc Godefroy

TIMEFORMVIEWReliable sort who picked up where she left off last season when second in strongly-run handicap on her comeback at Fakenham (21.2f) last month and she isn’t fully exposed over this sort of trip Solid claims. TFRHHHHI BHA123

ALMAZHAR

GARDE (FR) (98) 351142 D

Ch g Kapgarde (FR) - Loin de Moi (FR)

11 11-12

David Bass

Arthur’s Party Charlie Longsdon, Chipping Norton

Br Mr Fabrice Simon Merriebelle Stable LLC

TIMEFORMVIEWHas continued in ﬁne heart since landing a double at Worcester last summer, only going down to a less-exposed rival in a thin handicap at Catterick in November Should give his running on just his second start in veterans’ company TFRHHHII BHA123

5 NORTHERN POET (IRE) (317) 2P11PP- CD

B g Yeats (IRE) - Crowning Virtue (IRE)

11 11-8

James Davies

The Hope Springs Syndicate Nick Gifford, Findon

Br David Russell Avtrade Limited

TIMEFORMVIEW Dug deep to land ﬁrst-leg of a double in similar race over C&D in the spring but produced two modest efforts to close out last season Has gone well fresh previously but hard to be conﬁdent at this stage of his career TFRHHIII BHA119

6 MAGNA SAM (GB) (67) P31P-66 D

12 11-7

B g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE) - Angie Marinie Ciaran Gethings

Mr S. Price Alastair Ralph, Bridgnorth

Br Shade Oak Stud Air Conditioning Accessories Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWDual Edinburgh National winner who ran creditably over C&D following a breathing operation last season and may well leave behind his comeback run following another wind surgery. TFRHHHHI BHA118

7 LADRONNE (FR) (37) 1-61241 CD

B g Linda’s Lad - Worldeta (FR)

12 11-7

Jack Power (5) T C Racing Syndicate Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith, Bingley

Br Gheorghe Codre & Roxan Popescu Tuffa Footwear Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEWWinner of two of his 4 starts since his reappearance, justifying support in veterans’ handicap at Catterick last month. May prove vulnerable back up in class. TFRHHHII BHA118

1-2-3:

(IRE)

KEY Owner Breeding Breeder Br Jockey Trainer Sponsor

8 AUTONOMOUS

CLOUD (IRE) (80) 20-610P D 10 11-4

B g Flemensﬁrth (USA) - August Hill (IRE)

Paul O’Brien

Mr Terry Warner Harry Derham, Newbury

Br Liam Quinn OLBG

TIMEFORMVIEWStill fairly useful last season but didn’t look the force of old in pair of handicaps for Fergal O’Brien this winter. Not out of the question that switch to veterans’ company/new yard could spark some improvement TFRHHIII BHA115

9

IF NOT FOR

DYLAN

(IRE) (31) 13-3U43 D 11 11-1

B g Doyen (IRE) - Exit Stage Left (IRE)

Mr T. Carruthers

Alan Doyle (3)

Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, Kinross

Br Martin Cullinane Ian Macleod & Co Ltd

TIMEFORMVIEW Made all/jumped soundly when winning off 2lb higher at Newcastle last January. Has still showed plenty of spark this season and he’s expected to make a bold bid with yard back in form TFRHHHHH BHA112

10

STRATAGEM (FR) (26) 4/4P-46P C D 10 10-10

Gr g Sunday Break (JPN) - Our Ziga (FR)

Mr Mickey Bowen

Br O. Triboire & S.C.E.A Ecurie Des Jap

James Bowen

Mickey Bowen, Haverfordwest

Peter and Karen Bowen Racing

TIMEFORMVIEWRegressed for Paul Nicholls and similar story for new connections this season, undergoing another breathing operation since pulling up at Market Rasen last month. TFRHHIII BHA107

2025: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR

DECLARED RUNNERS 10

Tongue Strap worn ﬁrst time by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10. Running for the ﬁrst time since Wind Surgery No. 6, 10. Stewards Note:

MAGNA SAM: Following its run on 22/12/2025 it was reported that the horse made a respiratory noise.

STRATAGEM: Following its run on 1/2/2026 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.

Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sainte Doctor (FR), 5-1 If Not For Dylan (IRE), 6-1 Ladronne (FR), 8-1 Almazhar Garde (FR), 10-1 Chavez (IRE), Magna Sam (GB), 12-1 Erne River (IRE), 16-1 Autonomous Cloud (IRE), 33-1 Stratagem (FR), 66-1 Northern Poet (IRE)

RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 1.50 - THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Cab On Target Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys, Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 and Professional Jockeys eligible to claim a weight allowance under paragraph 53 of the Weights and Handicapping Code Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to February 24th, 2026, have not ridden more than 20 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 10 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 5 such winners 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Jockeys riding for their own stables allowed, in addition 3lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Cab On Target Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Cab On Target Series qualifier 20 entries at £30. - Closed February 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) A SEE PAGE 8 FOR THIS RACE.

Second Race 2.20 - THE VIRGIN BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 4) (Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £6337 to the winning horse The second to receive £2916, the third £1458 and the fourth £729. for novice five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £60 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £12 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £48 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Kelso on 21st March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Forgive ‘n Forget Series qualifier. 14 entries at £60. - Closed February 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £4847; Second £2423; Third £1212; Fourth £606. (Penalty Value £6337.20)

SEE PAGE 13 FOR THIS RACE.

Third Race 2.50 - THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £8169 to the winning horse The second to receive £3763, the third £1881 and the fourth £942. for novice four yrs old and upwards, which have not won more than one hurdle race. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £75 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 6lb No allowance to take a Horse’s weight below 10st 2lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 13 entries at £75. - Closed February 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £6260; Second £3131; Third £1565; Fourth £783. (Penalty Value £8169)

SEE PAGE 14 FOR THIS RACE.

Fourth Race 3.22 - THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Go North Sea Pigeon Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4066 to the winning horse The second to receive £1871, the third £935, the fourth £468 and the fifth £233. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-120 (also open to such horses rated 121 and 122 - see Standard Conditions). £38 stake if the horse is rated 94 or higher, or £7 stake if the horse is rated 93 or lower with £31 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Sea Pigeon Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Sea Pigeon Series qualifier 16 entries at £38. - Closed February 21st, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3110;Second£1555;Third£778; Fourth £389; Fifth £194. (Penalty Value £4066.37)

SEE PAGE 18 FOR THIS RACE.

Fifth Race 3.57 - THE VIRGIN BET DONCASTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £3247 to the winning horse The second to receive £1494, the third £747, the fourth £373 and the fifth £186. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £30 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each hurdle race won 7lb. The sponsor will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Brindisi Breeze Series Final, to be run over a distance of abt 3m at Musselburgh on 20th March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Brindisi Breeze Series qualifier 17 entries at £30. - Closed February 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £2484; Second £1242; Third £621; Fourth £311; Fifth £155. (Penalty Value £3247.81) Weights raised 1lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.

SEE PAGE 22 FOR THIS RACE.

Sixth Race 4.30 - THE VIRGIN BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (Go North Monet’s Garden Series Qualifier) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4330 to the winning horse The second to receive £1992, the third £996, the fourth £498 and the fifth £248. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, February 21st and pay £41 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Virgin Bet will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. This race is a qualifier for the Go North Monet’s Garden Series Final, to be run over a distance of about 2m 4f at Carlisle on 22nd March, 2026. In order to qualify for the Final, horses must have Started in three or more Jump races in the North during the current season, at least one of which must have been a Go North Monet’s Garden Series qualifier 14 entries at £41. - Closed February 21st, 2026.OwnersPrizeMoney.Winner£3312;Second£1656;Third£828; Fourth £414; Fifth £207. (Penalty Value £4330.42)

SEE PAGE 24 FOR THIS RACE.

Seventh Race 5.05 - THE VIRGIN BET A GOOD BET VETERANS’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £10562 to the winning horse The second to receive £4860, the third £2430, the fourth £1216 and the ﬁfth £606. for ten yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-125 (also open to such horses rated 126 and 127 - see Standard Conditions). £100 stake if the horse is rated 99 or higher, or £20 stake if the horse is rated 98 or lower with £80 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. February 25th. Penalties, after February 14th, 2026, for each steeple chase won 7lb. Sky Sports Racing will give a prize to the person who, in their opinion, is responsible for the horse judged to be the best turned out. 17 entries at £100. - Closed February 21st, 2026. Owners Prize Money. Winner £8078; Second £4038; Third £2020; Fourth £1010; Fifth £504. (Penalty Value £10562)

SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.

Doncaster Racecard - Friday 27th February

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FIRST RACE 1.50

THE VIRGIN BET CONDITIONAL JOCKEYS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH CAB ON TARGET SERIES QUALIFIER)

10 LAKE TIBERIAS

11 JACK HOOLA (GB) (37) 5-12120

12 PECKFORTON HILLS (IRE) (23) 10-0603

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LINCOLN The

MONEY BACK

SECOND RACE 2.20

BET NOVICES’ HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS

(GO NORTH FORGIVE ‘N FORGET SERIES QUALIFIER) (GBB RACE)

3 LYLIAN (FR) (27) 6-12343

4 CUBAN COURT

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

THIRD RACE 2.50

THE VIRGIN BET DAILY EXTRA PLACES NOVICES’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE)

GIANTSBANE

GREAT BRITISH BONUS SCHEME

HBLB PRIZE MONEY

HORSE WELFARE COMES FIRST AT DONCASTER

PACE YOURSELF

FOURTH RACE 3.22

THE VIRGIN BET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GO NORTH SEA PIGEON SERIES QUALIFIER)

KIND (IRE) (41)

FIFTH RACE 3.57

THE VIRGIN BET DONCASTER HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH BRINDISI BREEZE SERIES QUALIFIER)

HILL (GB)

9 POOROLDMACKLEY

STAR VANTAGE

SIXTH RACE 4.30

THE

BET SUPPORTS SAFE GAMBLING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) (GO NORTH MONET’S GARDEN SERIES QUALIFIER)

DONCASTER ON THE WEB

HELP US TO HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3)

ALMAZHAR

8

AUTONOMOUS

9

DYLAN

10

RACE CONDITIONS