Doncaster Race 3 - Virgin Bet Novices' Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
CUBAN COURT (2) Made no mistakes when winning by 13L last start in a chase at Doncaster. Trainer has gone for the winkers on, take note. Stand out selection. LIGHTNING FLASH (1) First up from a break of 12 weeks and took charge of the race to win by 3 1/4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Perth. Cannot underestimate. WHATYOUWAITINGFOR (3) Fresh today. Claimed late when 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Hereford. Will be positive in the run early. First race for a new trainer. Capable of taking this out. TWO TO TANGO (4) First up after a break. Improved to place when 2nd beaten by close to 7L last start in a chase at Leicester.

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 12 weeks and led all the way when winning by 3 1/4L first up last preparation in a hurdle at Perth. Can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72.5kg | 4:02.14 | 5-6-6 | 0 |
| 31.3L | $4.50 |
| 99/8 | 24/11/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71kg | 4:04.22 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.63 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $36,300.00 | Wetherby | 3922m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:49.04 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 28.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 72kg | 4:03.10 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 153 | HCP HDLE 3U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76kg | 5:02.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/12 | 25/04/2025 | 42 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 4055m | Good Soft | James Turner | 75.5kg | 5:07.80 | 9-8-7 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2025 | 21 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,950.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good Soft | Jamie Brace | 74kg | 4:56.81 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2025 | 79 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 75.5kg | 4:08.96 | 2-7-8 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/12/2024 | 23 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $64,720.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 3500m | Soft | James Reveley | 69kg | 4:01.85 | 1-8-8 | 0 |
| 29.8L | $9.40 |
| 11/14 | 11/11/2024 | 10 | HDLE CL2 CF 4 | $90,910.00 | Compiegne | 3600m | SH | James Reveley | 70kg | 4:23.04 | 11-11-11 | 0 |
| 38.6L | $9.70 |
| 2/6 | 01/11/2024 | 27 | HDLE CL4 CF 4 | $29,750.00 | Nimes | 3400m | Good Soft | Nicolas Gauffenic | 70kg | 4:03.54 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 13L last start in a chase at Doncaster. Winkers on could be an important change. Jack Quinlan has been successful before. Entitled to prove too strong for most of these.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 27/02/2026 | 41 | STPLE HCP 5U | $21,110.00 | Doncaster | 3822m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 67.5kg | 4:51.91 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.88 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 3229m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 72.5kg | 4:02.87 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 29.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $16,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 68kg | 4:05.07 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Kempton Park | 4224m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 5:05.28 | 6-7-6 | 0 |
| 25.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 189 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 3:51.30 | 2-2-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/04/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,530.00 | Huntingdon | 3947m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 75.5kg | 4:47.50 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.67 |
| 1/5 | 19/03/2025 | 18 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Huntingdon | 3922m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 74.5kg | 4:58.55 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,880.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 3:51.04 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/16 | 24/01/2025 | 26 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 73.5kg | 4:50.40 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2024 | 30 | HCP HDLE 3U | $13,970.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 64.5kg | 4:01.63 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/13 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 3U | $11,160.00 | Doncaster | 3922m | Good Soft | Jack Quinlan | 71kg | 4:44.27 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Lily Pinchin
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Was strong on the speed before fading to finish 2nd beaten by 1 3/4L last start in a hurdle at Hereford. Strong claims.
Last Starts 151 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 13/10/2025 | 53 | HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good | James Turner | 71kg | 3:51.38 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Newton Abbot | 3722m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:30.17 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 24/07/2025 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:54.15 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | 12 | HDLE HUNT MDN 4U | $14,760.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:56.25 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/9 | 01/07/2025 | 14 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $16,460.00 | Stratford Avon | 3319m | Good Firm | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 3:52.87 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2025 | 38 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68.5kg | 4:26.50 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/05/2025 | 168 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,380.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 68kg | 3:49.60 | 3-5-4 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 23/11/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 3 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | James Turner | 67.5kg | 3:51.72 | 5-4-6 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |