Doncaster Race 7 - Virgin Bet 'Junior' Nh Flat Race (Gbb Race)
It is telling that IVOR BEAR (3) started life among Listed company at Cheltenham indicating huge promise beaten 5.5L fourth. Represents top yard. Very likely to progress. COTTON SOCKS (1) has placed both starts in jumpers flat races including beaten 7L third latterly adopting a hood (retained). In the mix again. FRIENDLY GLANCE (2) is out of a useful mare and trainer who knows the family very well. Bred to make her mark in this sphere. Respect. NOBLE WAY (6) rates as an interesting contender representing a flat-oriented yard. MUSIC SONG (5) is also worthy of consideration racing for a stable with a good record in these contests.
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Passing Glance - Call Me A Legend) making his debut. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Likely to be well fancied.
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 71kgs
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At debut, finished fourth of 16 runners at Cheltenham in the LR on January 1 over 3400m, 5.5 len behind Solly's Gold carrying 70kg at $19. Definite winning chance. Will take a lot from that run and a better result is likely.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 01/01/2026 | - | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 14-2-4 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 71kgs
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At debut, came from midfield; finished fifth in a small field at Lingfield All Weather on January 19 over 3200m, 5 len behind Broken Vow with 65kg at $9.50. Has upside. Likely to appreciate the transition to jumping.
Last Starts 40 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 | 19/01/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT (a-w) 46 | $8,170.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Gavin Sheehan | 65kg | 3:37.16 | 3-4-5 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Prince Gibraltar out of Face A Face. Making race debut here. Tough test at his first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Charlie Maggs
Weight: 71kgs
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This Galiway bred gelding is now four-year-old and his having his first race start. Purchased for EUR € 12,000 (Arqana 2024 Summer Sale). Tough to line up and betting is likely to provide the best guide.
Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a two months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 8 runners at Huntingdon December 22 over 3200m, 18 len behind Milpat with 66kg at $15. At debut 5 of 8 starters at Wetherby December 6 over 3200m, slow track; 14 len behind Solly's Gold with 69.5kg at $9.50. Tough task ahead.
Last Starts 68 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 | 22/12/2025 | 16 | HUNT FLAT MDN 35 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 66kg | 3:58.60 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Soft | Tabitha Worsley | 69.5kg | 3:59.30 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Charlie Hammond
Weight: 71kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Nathaniel - Nafaayes) making his debut. Making race debut here. Market watch advised.
Jockey: Kielan Woods
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Is second-up today and making a debut in a jumps race. Last start ran last at Kempton Park on February 2 over 3200m, 189 len behind Lover Desbois with 60kg at $126. Not too keen on her chances here.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 02/02/2026 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Dillon Butler | 60kg | 3:55.06 | 11-14-14 | 0 |
| 189.0L | $126.00 |