Doncaster Race 4 - Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
Point winner DROPEMATTHESTATION (4) has produced two solid in-frame efforts so far over hurdles. Looks capable of taking a race of this nature. Sports a tongue tie for the first time. Looks the selection. KEFIR D'OUDAIRIES (5) possesses a similar profile. Received a break since disappointing at Market Rasen in December while beaten only 0.5L previously. Likely to challenge. WHO'S GLEN (8) was a fair staying handicapper on the flat and has filled the placings both starts since switching to hurdling. Can at least be one for the minors again. LEADER CRIK (6) probably has improvement in him after just one rules start.

Jockey: Paul O'brien
Weight: 73kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 4 of 11 runners at Fontwell Park October 23 over 3830m, 64 len behind Fountains Blenhein with 71kg at $13. First ever start ran 4 of 7 runners at Worcester September 5 over 3200m, 2.25 len behind Dartmouth Jet carrying 70kg at $11. Tough task ahead.
Last Starts 128 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 | 23/10/2025 | 48 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3849m | Good Soft | David Bass | 71kg | 4:56.40 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 64.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 3:52.97 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Miss Amber Jackson-Fennell
Weight: 73kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Cheltenham May 2 over 3260m. When resuming last campaign didn't finish the race at Cocklebarrow January 26 2025 over 4800m. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 302 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 02/05/2025 | 11 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 3275m | Good | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 75.5kg | 4:03.95 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2025 | 58 | P2P | $0.00 | Paxford P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 78.5kg | 5:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 99/10 | 22/02/2025 | 20 | P2P | $0.00 | Kimblekingston Blount P2p | 4225m | Soft | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 76kg | 5:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2025 | 7 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Charing P2p | 4023m | Good | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 76kg | 5:08.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/5 | 26/01/2025 | 78 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 76kg | 7:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/7 | 09/11/2024 | 530 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Knightwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Amber Jackson-Fennell | 76kg | 6:21.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/05/2023 | 43 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Chaddesley Corbett P2p | 4828m | Good | A Stevens | 76kg | 6:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 32.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/04/2023 | 6 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Edgcote P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | A Jackson Fennell | 76kg | 6:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $3.00 |
| 99/7 | 10/04/2023 | 29 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Eyton-On-Severn P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 76kg | 6:29.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2023 | 330 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Bangor-On-Dee P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | A Stevens | 76kg | 6:37.90 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2022 | - | HCP 45 | $0.00 | Sandon P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | T S Wynne | 75.5kg | 3:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing finished third in a small field at Lingfield on February 5 over 3910m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Big Ticket with 72.5kg at $3.80. Race before ran on from midfield; finished fourth of 11 runners at Warwick on December 11 over 4200m, 15 len behind Moneygarrow with 71.5kg at $29. Fought on last time. Prospects look very bright.
Last Starts 23 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 | 05/02/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 3923m | Heavy | Kielan Woods | 72.5kg | 5:17.48 | 5-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.75 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | 5:12.39 | 6-5-4 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2025 | 365 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $13,840.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3215m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 68.5kg | 3:57.26 | 1-2-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 09/11/2024 | 209 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Knightwick P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 73kg | 6:39.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cotley P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Andrews | 70kg | 6:45.90 | - | 0 |
| 17.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last preparation 4 in a small field at Market Rasen December 4 over 4140m, 10 len behind Montemares with 70kg at $3. When resuming last campaign 5 of 9 runners at Uttoxeter October 5 over 3200m, 12 len behind Top Jimmy with 71.5kg at $3.80. Among the chances fresh.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 04/12/2025 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 5:22.13 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/11/2025 | 39 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $12,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:28.87 | 5-5-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 05/10/2025 | 233 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 3:54.09 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2025 | 79 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $10,150.00 | Fakenham | 3221m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:59.45 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 27/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,300.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Lewis Stones | 71kg | 4:01.82 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation ran on from midfield; finished sixth of 7 starters at Cheltenham on October 24 over 4000m, 25 len behind De Temps En Temps carrying 69kg at $11. When resuming last campaign finished second of 8 starters at Loughrea P2p on May 11 over 4828m, a neck behind Daylatedollarshort carrying 60kg. Can slot into the minors if runs up to fresh up figure.
Last Starts 127 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 | 24/10/2025 | 166 | HDLE 4U | $36,300.00 | Cheltenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 69kg | 4:54.26 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Good | B Lawless | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10 of 11 runners at Warwick December 11 over 4200m, 39 len behind Moneygarrow carrying 71.5kg at $15. First ever start ran 2 in a small field at Aintree November 8 over 4000m, 4 len behind Only Way Is Up with 70kg at $13. Among the chances fresh.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 11/12/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71.5kg | 5:12.39 | 4-7-10 | 0 |
| 39.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | HDLE HUNT 46 | $21,780.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 70kg | 4:52.93 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shane Fenelon
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last campaign 3 in a small field at Ffos Las November 19 over 4000m, slow track; 17 len behind Legendary Luke with 71.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign 3 of 8 starters at Worcester August 20 over 4000m, 2 len behind Service Minimum carrying 70kg at $2. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $15,240.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | James Bowen | 71.5kg | 5:19.90 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 17.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4526m | Good Soft | Danny Mcmenamin | 70kg | 5:40.85 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Hexham | 3262m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 68.5kg | 4:14.03 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.25 |
| 0/15 | 26/09/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $127,050.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 72kg | 4:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:02.64 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.13 |
| 3/8 | 20/08/2025 | 221 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 4:59.50 | 5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,520.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 5:17.60 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 76.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2024 | 23 | HDLE MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3882m | Good | Shane Fenelon | 71.5kg | 4:49.45 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2024 | 37 | HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4150m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 5:32.40 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 29/10/2024 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71kg | 4:54.60 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2024 | 211 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $13,070.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 70.5kg | 3:47.26 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Theo Gillard
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming finished third in a small field at Musselburgh on December 22 over 4000m, 4 len behind Judicial Deference with 71.5kg at $5.50. Last start raced on speed throughout then finished third of 12 runners at Newcastle on January 15 over 3400m, 15 len behind Gaelic Rover with 73.5kg at $6.50. Fitter now and making headway every start. Strong finish latest and looks a key chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/01/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle Uk | 3419m | Good Soft | Theo Gillard | 73.5kg | 4:07.50 | 2-4-3 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/12/2025 | 76 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Musselburgh | 4023m | Good Soft | Brian Hughes | 71.5kg | 5:00.90 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $31,760.00 | Leicester | 2414m | Good Soft | P J McDonald | 61kg | 2:33.33 | 7-5-5 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/09/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Heavy | William Buick | 61kg | 3:46.54 | 5-6-6 | 4 |
| 56.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Soft | David Probert | 62.5kg | 3:09.32 | 6-7-8 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $8.50 |
| 15/20 | 28/06/2025 | 50 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | Newcastle | 3269m | Neutral | P J McDonald | 57kg | 3:31.28 | 10-11-15 | 19 |
| 20.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 09/05/2025 | 41 | HCP 4U | $313,650.00 | Chester | 3749m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 56kg | 4:05.76 | 8-8-5 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 169 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 3:25.33 | 6-4-2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2024 | 28 | HCP 3 | $181,490.00 | York | 2816m | Soft | P J McDonald | 60kg | 3:09.78 | 4-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $31,400.00 | Chester | 2916m | Heavy | Jason Watson | 61kg | 3:26.48 | 3-1-1 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/08/2024 | 7 | HCP 3U | $63,520.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:32.17 | 4-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |