Doncaster Race 2 - Virgin Bet Ebf Junior 'National Hunt' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
MILOU DU CHENET (1) Resumes after a spell. Led all the way to win by a margin of 3 1/2L last time in a hurdle at Wincanton. Shows good early pace. Up to these. COTTON SOCKS (3) Racing fresh after a break. Was strong late when 3rd last start at Wetherby. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Must be considered. MOLLY'S LAD (5) Got going late when 5th last run at Cheltenham. Has a great burst of speed late. Follow market leads. DUC DE ROHAN (4) Siyouni 4yo on debut for Daniel Skelton. Watch the market.
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. Likely to play a major role.
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. Expect a forward showing.
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: C Gethings
Weight: 70kgs
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Is third-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start came from midfield; finished third of 8 starters at Wetherby on December 6 over 3200m, slow track; 7 len behind Solly's Gold carrying 71kg at $3.50 and before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily finished second of 9 starters at Huntingdon on November 22 over 3200m, 2 len behind Westbrooke Boy carrying 68.5kg at $3.30. Continues to improve. Looks suited.
Last Starts 60 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 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:59.30 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 22/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Ben Bromley | 68.5kg | 4:12.96 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
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. Having his first start today. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Betting holds the key.
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. Rates well. Big chance.
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. Only has minor claims. Place only hope.
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. Well suited here, should prove hard to beat.
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. Fought on last time. Big chance 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. A place here would surprise.
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 |