Doncaster Race 3 - Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
COUNT OF VENDOME (1) Could build on a strong first up record. Was agonizingly close last run in a hurdle at Bangor and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Better hope. STANNERS GLEN (8) Picked up late ground when 3rd beaten by 3 1/4L last run in a hurdle at Taunton. Should be swooping on the field late. Appears as a winning threat. RIBBLE RIVER (7) Racing fresh today after a break. Finished with intent when 3rd beaten by 3 1/2L last run at Haydock and rising in distance. First start for a new trainer. Winnable race. KING ESOTERIC (12) Back from a 41 week spell. Ran 5th last run at Saint Cloud but having second career run. Coming to a new trainer and going up in trip. Don't leave out of trifectas.

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign held ground to the line finished second of 9 runners at Bangor-On-Dee on November 12 over 3300m, slow track; a neck behind Shabalko D'herm carrying 70kg at $3. Won first up last previous preparation. Expect a bold run.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/11/2025 | 275 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:21.51 | 3-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2025 | 85 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 3:56.00 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2024 | 28 | LR OPEN 45 | $43,660.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 3:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/10/2024 | 211 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 4:01.95 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/03/2024 | 20 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Portrush P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $1.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Heavy | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield; finished ninth of 16 runners at Huntingdon on January 22 over 3200m, on slow going 46 len behind Double Measure with 73.5kg at $301. Race before came from midfield; ran last at Southwell All Weather on January 3 over 3300m, 157 len behind Nunc Est Bibendum with 60kg at $26. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 22/01/2026 | 19 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | 3:59.88 | 7-9-9 | 0 |
| 46.0L | $301.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 38 | APP HCP 4U | $13,060.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Joanna Mason | 60kg | 3:37.35 | 5-10-10 | 1 |
| 157.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/11/2025 | 8 | APP HCP 3U | $10,650.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Serena Brotherton | 69.5kg | 3:49.74 | 5-6-8 | 13 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/13 | 18/11/2025 | 136 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Callum Hutchinson | 61kg | 3:42.48 | 11-5-10 | 11 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Carlisle | 3462m | Soft | Serena Brotherton | 61kg | 4:12.78 | 2-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/06/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 3444m | Good | Joanna Mason | 60.5kg | 3:43.36 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/05/2025 | 206 | HCP 4U | $13,800.00 | Southwell | 2816m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 56.5kg | 3:04.05 | 6-5-5 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2024 | 29 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Musselburgh | 3215m | Good Soft | David Allan | 58.5kg | 3:38.26 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/10/2024 | 21 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Dylan Hogan | 59kg | 3:41.10 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Dylan Hogan | 56kg | 3:35.62 | 1-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/09/2024 | 37 | APP HCP 3 | $12,890.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Jimmy Quinn | 53kg | 2:36.31 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Callum Bewley
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Resumed from a spell and eased out of it in a hurdle at Ayr. At only start last preparation finished fourth in a small field at Kelso on May 7 over 3200m, 22 len behind Jentobello with 72kg at $4.30. Needs to find more at this stage of campaign.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 13/01/2026 | 251 | HDLE 4U | $19,790.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Heavy | Callum Bewley | 70.5kg | 4:08.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2025 | 65 | OPEN HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Kelso | 3218m | Good | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 3:55.40 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | MFLAT 46 | $8,170.00 | Newcastle | 3419m | Neutral | Danny Mcmenamin | 72kg | 4:09.10 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jonathan England
Weight: 71.5kgs
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Comments
Last run finished tenth of 12 starters at Newcastle on January 15 over 3400m, 48 len behind Gaelic Rover with 72kg at $67. Race before finished seventh of 9 runners at Sedgefield on December 5 over 3400m, slow track; 21 len behind Leaumec De Mee carrying 70.5kg at $17. Others going much better leading into this.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Tom Midgley | 72kg | 4:07.50 | 11-8-10 | 0 |
| 48.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Tom Midgley | 70.5kg | 4:09.36 | 8-4-7 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2414m | Soft | Eireann Cagney | 71kg | 2:47.82 | 12-7-8 | 14 |
| 34.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 3U | $21,780.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Oisin Orr | 57.5kg | 2:39.37 | 11-8-3 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2426m | Soft | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 2:44.07 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $40,590.00 | Doncaster | 2050m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 2:10.42 | 7-5-8 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/09/2025 | 17 | HCP APP 4U | $15,100.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Eireann Cagney | 70.5kg | 2:35.39 | 12-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2025 | 3 | HCP APP 4U | $14,210.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Firm | Rebecca Hitchen | 67kg | 2:37.68 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.38 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $12,920.00 | Thirsk | 2421m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 62.5kg | 2:37.83 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Cian Horgan | 62.5kg | 2:46.52 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/07/2025 | 15 | APP NOV 4U | $14,210.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good Soft | Rebecca Hitchen | 63.5kg | 2:37.26 | 7-7-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing finished sixth of 13 starters at Ludlow on January 15 over 4200m, 39 len behind Catchintsavo carrying 74.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation set the pace for much of the race finished second of 10 starters at Uttoxeter on October 31 over 3200m, 2.5 len behind Kaydence with 68.5kg at $3.50. Tested at this stage of campaign.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 15/01/2026 | 76 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 74.5kg | 5:12.45 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 39.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | 191 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 68.5kg | 4:01.20 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2025 | 27 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71kg | 3:40.78 | 1-1-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 72kg | 3:49.47 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only had one start last when he was finished fifth in a small field at Newcastle All Weather on October 30 over 3390m, 6 len behind Monte A Bord carrying 71kg at $7.50. Fully tested.
Last Starts 97 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 | 30/10/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $8,300.00 | Newcastle | 3392m | Neutral | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:14.41 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Sean Quinlan
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 3 of 8 runners at Haydock Park September 26 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Cotswold Cottage with 63.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; 3 of 10 runners at Pontefract April 8 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Letmeseethecolts carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Resuming in a tricky race.
Last Starts 131 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 | 26/09/2025 | 22 | HCP APP 4U | $17,280.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good Soft | Jack Callan | 63.5kg | 2:15.21 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 04/09/2025 | 45 | HCP APP 4U | $15,100.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Henry Callan | 67.5kg | 2:35.39 | 7-4-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $15,960.00 | Beverley | 1999m | Soft | Tom Eaves | 62kg | 2:08.18 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/07/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Tom Eaves | 63.5kg | 2:36.99 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/06/2025 | 11 | HCP APP 4U | $15,430.00 | Catterick Bridge | 2414m | Good | Tom Eaves | 60kg | 2:36.63 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2025 | 52 | HCP APP 4U | $15,100.00 | Haydock Park | 2414m | Good | Simon Walker | 70kg | 2:37.86 | 8-8-6 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/10 | 08/04/2025 | 198 | HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 2414m | Good | Tom Eaves | 60.5kg | 2:37.84 | 5-5-3 | 10 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2024 | 32 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 2414m | Good Soft | Tom Eaves | 60kg | 2:39.29 | 6-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 21/08/2024 | 33 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Carlisle | 2212m | Good | Oisin Mcsweeney | 57kg | 2:26.48 | 5-3-1 | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/07/2024 | 38 | HCP 3U | $11,800.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Paula Muir | 56.5kg | 2:10.71 | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/06/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $13,610.00 | Wetherby | 1609m | Good | Sam James | 60.5kg | 1:42.50 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 56 days. Fresh up after eight months held ground to the line finished third of 14 starters at Taunton on December 11 over 3300m, 3.5 len behind Knock Off Soxs with 70kg at $2. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head Quakerstown P2p on April 20 over 4828m defeating Diamond Hunter carrying 61kg in a jumps. Look for better showing here.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 11/12/2025 | 217 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Bryan Carver | 70kg | 4:05.82 | 4-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/05/2025 | 18 | FLAT 4U | $20,610.00 | Tipperary | 3621m | GY | J H Williamson | 73kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Quakerstown P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Ballynoe P2p | 4828m | Soft | Eoin Mahon | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished tenth of 12 starters at Wolverhampton on December 15 over 2450m, 54 len behind Siouxfonic with 62kg at $21. Last start fell at Taunton on January 8 over 3300m. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 08/01/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 4:09.72 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/12/2025 | 97 | APP MDN 3U | $13,470.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Luke Morris | 62kg | 2:35.98 | 3-8-10 | 5 |
| 54.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/09/2025 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 66kg | 4:11.89 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Jack Quinlan | 65.5kg | 3:51.27 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Ross Chapman
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran on from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Catterick on December 28 over 3900m, 21 len behind Kaka's Cousin carrying 68.5kg at $34. Second run from a spell pulled up at Leicester on January 20 over 3100m. Faces tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 20/01/2026 | 23 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Heavy | Danny Mcmenamin | 70.5kg | 4:07.69 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | 274 | MHDLE 4U | $16,890.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68.5kg | 4:42.35 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Tranwell P2p | 4023m | Good | Ellie Callwood | 71kg | 5:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last campaign finished fourth in a small field at Huntingdon on November 2 over 3940m, 9 len behind Livingonaprayer with 70kg at $51. First up last campaign finished third of 12 runners at Hereford on March 8 over 3200m, 21 len behind Celestron Star with 71kg at $7. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/11/2025 | 193 | HDLE M 4U | $11,990.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 70kg | 4:50.74 | 5-2-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/04/2025 | 46 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $10,890.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68kg | 3:40.78 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/03/2025 | 90 | HUNT FLAT MDN M 46 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:57.32 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/12/2024 | - | LR OPEN M 45 | $36,900.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Soft | Nico De Boinville | 71kg | 4:03.27 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 53.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Durrell
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when he was raced on the pace prior to fading finished fifth of 9 runners at Saint-Cloud on April 18 over 1600m, 3 len behind Uthred with 58kg at $4.20. May well prove too smart for these first up.
Last Starts 292 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/04/2025 | - | UNR CG 3 | $46,632.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Good Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 1:44.22 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Bryan Labate | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |