Doncaster Race 4 - Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
LEAUMEC DE MEE (7) impressed winning at Newbury two back then finished fourth more recently revisiting the same venue. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song. MINELLA JURY (3) recent form is impressive. Won two starts ago tackling a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter then finished third last time at this track. Likely to be prominent. AS FAST AS WIND (9) continues to be busy and is holding her form quite well. Vulnerable for win purposes however cannot be ruled out. NORTH OF RICHMOND (4) went well after winning on hurdle debut. Brings every chance now attempting handicaps despite this being a tough assignment.

Jockey: Daire James Mcconville
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing didn't do much in the run; finished ninth of 10 starters at Wolverhampton on February 3 over 2820m, 13 len behind Word Of Mouth carrying 63.5kg at $8.50. Before that came from midfield; ran last at Chelmsford on January 15 over 2700m, 8 len behind Relocal carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Looking to others.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $13,100.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 63.5kg | 3:03.47 | 2-2-9 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 15/01/2026 | 27 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 2715m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61.5kg | 2:53.61 | 3-5-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/15 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | Daire Mcconville | 74kg | 3:50.10 | 1-1-6 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Daire Mcconville | 73kg | 4:08.63 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 08/11/2025 | 308 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 60kg | 3:01.47 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2025 | 15 | HCP 4U | $17,530.00 | Wolverhampton | 2815m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61.5kg | 2:59.97 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $17,240.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 61kg | 3:00.52 | 6-1-3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/11/2024 | 19 | HCP 3U | $12,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Jack Doughty | 60.5kg | 3:01.35 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 12/14 | 04/11/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Edward Greatrex | 55.5kg | 2:18.62 | 9-14-12 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2024 | 18 | LR OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Lilly Pinchin | 71kg | 3:45.51 | 3-4-7 | 0 |
| 27.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/10/2024 | 20 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Hollie Doyle | 61kg | 2:21.40 | 2-1-3 | 13 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last outing finished third of 8 runners at Haydock Park on January 17 over 3100m, 4 len behind Brentford Hope carrying 69.5kg at $11. Race before finished fifth of 9 starters at Haydock Park on December 20 over 3800m, 6 len behind Haarar carrying 75.5kg at $26. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 41 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 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $28,130.00 | Haydock Park | 3118m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 69.5kg | 3:51.14 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/12/2025 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 3822m | Good Soft | William Maggs | 75.5kg | 4:39.78 | 5-3-5 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/11/2025 | 518 | HDLE HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Charlie Maggs | 74kg | 4:23.18 | 7-8-8 | 0 |
| 30.5L | $9.50 |
| 13/13 | 30/06/2024 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $63,520.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 75.5kg | 3:57.60 | 9-13-13 | 0 |
| 33.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/05/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $47,020.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3520m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 4:09.08 | 8-10-8 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/04/2024 | 227 | STPLE HCP 5U | $44,690.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 76kg | 5:19.03 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/3 | 11/09/2023 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $19,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:07.89 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.29 |
| 1/4 | 19/08/2023 | 20 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $21,110.00 | Perth Uk | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 4:55.21 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2023 | 19 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Uttoxeter | 4224m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/3 | 11/07/2023 | 45 | NCHSE HCP 4U | $19,760.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 5:13.71 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/5 | 27/05/2023 | 26 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $25,680.00 | Cartmel | 3520m | Good | Brian Hughes | 74.5kg | 4:11.40 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $2.38 |

Jockey: B S Hughes
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Freshened for 35 days. Last start held ground to the line finished third of 8 starters at this track on January 23 over 3300m, slow track; 5.5 len behind Minstrel Knight with 73.5kg at $2.60. Race before favourite; won by 0.5 len Uttoxeter on December 19 over 3200m on heavy track defeating Pertemps with 73kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Capable of better showing. Chance for a return to winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | HDLE 4U | $29,690.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 73.5kg | 4:07.60 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.3L | $2.63 |
| 1/11 | 19/12/2025 | 53 | MHDLE 3U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Heavy | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 4:14.36 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2025 | 16 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3319m | Y | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:11.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | FLAT 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Y | Maxine O'sullivan | 74kg | 3:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.62 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2025 | - | FLAT 4U | $17,340.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Y | A P Ryan | 74kg | 4:28.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Freshened for 44 days. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily finished fourth of 11 starters at Newbury on January 14 over 3270m, 12 len behind Fire Warning with 73.5kg at $6. Before that got back early finished third in a small field at Leicester on December 4 over 3110m, on slow going 4.5 len behind A Pai De Nom carrying 72.5kg at $6. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/01/2026 | 41 | HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73.5kg | 4:00.85 | 3-3-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/12/2025 | 36 | HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 3120m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 4:08.79 | 6-5-3 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2025 | 317 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $11,800.00 | Fakenham | 3218m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 4:06.20 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.67 |
| 2/13 | 16/12/2024 | 48 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Southwell | 3183m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 74kg | 4:07.30 | 7-6-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2024 | 170 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $12,700.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 70.5kg | 4:18.03 | 5-4-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | E Mahon | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 43 days. Last run finished eighth of 12 starters at Wincanton on January 15 over 4000m, on slow going 27 len behind Lucky Bere with 72kg at $6.50. The run before came from midfield and won by 1.75 len this track on December 29 over 3300m defeating Callin Baton Rouge carrying 75.5kg at $12 in a hurdle. Has ability but not keen this time.
Last Starts 43 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 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 72kg | 5:10.94 | 8-8-8 | 0 |
| 27.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,300.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good | Conor O'farrell | 75.5kg | 4:00.06 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2025 | 422 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,420.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Soft | Bradley Harris | 69kg | 4:55.56 | 7-6-5 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/9 | 03/10/2024 | 43 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:00.19 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2024 | 43 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 73kg | 4:47.20 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/07/2024 | 31 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70kg | 4:03.78 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 3/22 | 08/06/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Good | C Stone-Walsh | 73kg | 4:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/16 | 21/05/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 4123m | GY | C Stone-Walsh | 73kg | 5:14.00 | - | 0 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 44 days. Last outing finished fourth of 11 runners at Newbury on January 14 over 3300m, 6 len behind General Briar with 69.5kg at $5.50. Run before won by 2 len Sedgefield on December 5 over 3400m on rain affected going defeating Eddie My Eagle carrying 71.5kg at $1.40 in a hurdle. On his best form will prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/01/2026 | 40 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 69.5kg | 4:01.78 | 7-7-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 40 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Kielan Woods | 71.5kg | 4:09.36 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 26/10/2025 | 225 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 71kg | 4:31.25 | 5-3-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/13 | 15/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Kielan Woods | 70kg | 3:49.03 | 12-4-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Peter Kavanagh
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 41 day letup. Last run ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 17 runners at Haydock Park on January 17 over 4250m, 12 len behind Judicial Deference carrying 70.5kg at $12. The start before that; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len Catterick on January 1 over 3100m defeating John Betjeman carrying 74.5kg at $9 in a hurdle. Definite winning chance. Can measure up on best form.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/17 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 4270m | Good Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70.5kg | 5:26.38 | 9-5-6 | 0 |
| 12.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 74.5kg | 3:50.27 | 4-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/12/2025 | 12 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | 3:57.45 | 10-9-8 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Soft | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | 4:07.09 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
| 9/13 | 27/10/2025 | 177 | HDLE 4U | $28,100.00 | Bangor On Dee | 3319m | Good | Peter Kavanagh | 70kg | 4:02.06 | 1-7-9 | 0 |
| 66.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/05/2025 | 56 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Toomebridge P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 08/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Good | N Mcparlan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished second of 9 starters at Musselburgh on January 31 over 3100m, 2 len behind Magna Victor carrying 71kg at $8.50. Before that finished sixth of 15 starters at Catterick on January 21 over 3900m, 12 len behind Bathgate with 73kg at $13. Continues to make headway. Likely to figure in the outcome.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71kg | 3:38.20 | 7-4-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/15 | 21/01/2026 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,790.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 73kg | 4:48.45 | 11-7-6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 32 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Market Rasen | 3721m | Good Soft | Harry Reed | 71kg | 4:42.83 | 8-6-6 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/11/2025 | 22 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,970.00 | Sedgefield | 4023m | Soft | Harry Reed | 67.5kg | 4:58.34 | 10-2-3 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | 14 | HDLE CLM 4U | $12,920.00 | Huntingdon | 3173m | Good | Robbie David | 63.5kg | 3:42.11 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.38 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Robbie David | 68.5kg | 3:44.00 | 8-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/10/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good | Robbie David | 71kg | 4:26.30 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/09/2025 | 10 | HCP F 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Millie Wonnacott | 58kg | 2:30.31 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 2816m | Good Soft | Millie Wonnacott | 57.5kg | 3:12.34 | 9-6-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2025 | 223 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Millie Wonnacott | 58.5kg | 2:21.89 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Harry Reed | 74kg | 4:21.72 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |