15:50 Doncaster

Thursday 10 February 2022

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Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 15:52 | Winning time: 5m 53.70s

Sultans Pride^p⁴³

Age: 10| Weight: 11-10| J: Theo Gillard⁽³⁾| T: G Boanas| OR: 127| CD

18/1

Most progressive across the last two seasons, winning 5 of his last 8 starts, including a career-best to score over C&D latest. This is deeper but his good attitude should continue to serve him well.

Form: 416-1P1

Dell' Arca^t,v³⁸

Age: 13| Weight: 11-7| J: Fergus Gillard⁽³⁾| T: D Pipe| OR: 124| D

40/1

Largely held his form this season despite his veteran status, though was below-par at Southwell last time. Placed from similar mark at Chepstow in December but looks vulnerable for win purposes again.

Form: 177525

Faire Part Sivola⁴¹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-6| J: Ben Bromley⁽⁷⁾| T: H Whittington| OR: 123

11/1

Started well for this yard, following his Ffos Las win in October with a pair of creditable efforts. No obvious excuse regarding poor display last time, but he's not out of it if able to bounce back.

Form: 30-134P

Welsh Saint^b²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-6| J: K Brogan⁽³⁾| T: S Thomas| OR: 123| D

7/1

Seemingly rejuvenated by blinkers when an encouraging third at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. Races from same mark here and remains eye-catchingly well handicapped on his best form. Can't be dismissed.

Form: 340-583

Lord Roco^p²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Alan Doyle⁽⁷⁾| T: J Ewart| OR: 119

11/2

Hit the line powerfully when off mark in Newcastle novice last time and looks sure to benefit for the step up to 3m. More needed from this opening mark but remains unexposed.

Form: 6-6521

Terresita²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-2| J: B S Hughes| T: L Wadham| OR: 119

11/2

Won twice at Fakenham this season and should've also won Ludlow last time, outbattled after losing momentum with a scruffy jump at the last. This is a tougher test, for all she may still improve.

Form: 1412

Scarpia¹⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-1| J: Mr Nathan Brennan⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Henderson| OR: 118

6/4

Career best when making all at Plumpton under this rider last week and looks to be the one to beat here racing from the same mark (jockey even able to claim 1 lb more this time).

Form: 415-281

The Macon Lugnatic³⁰

Age: 8| Weight: 11-0| J: Luca Morgan⁽⁵⁾| T: B Pauling| OR: 117| C

14/1

Has generally looked laboured over fences this season, though his jumping was more of a concern when third at this course last month. Leap of faith required for the return to hurdling to spark him up.

Form: 6P4F43

Moon King^t,v¹⁹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Sam Twiston-Davies| T: C E Longsdon| OR: 117

10/1

Placed on first 3 starts this season but clearly wasn't right at Haydock last time. Largely consistent prior to that and shouldn't be too surprising if he was bounce back quickly here.

Form: 11-232P

Non-Runners

Danny Whizzbang¹³

Weight: 11-0| Age: 9

T: M F Harris J: Mitchell Bastyan

Forecasts

Scarpia (6/4), Lord Roco (11/2), Terresita (11/2), Welsh Saint (7/1), Moon King (10/1), Faire Part Sivola (11/1), The Macon Lugnatic (14/1), Sultans Pride (18/1), Danny Whizzbang (25/1), Dell' Arca (40/1)

SCARPIA was able to dictate under Nathan Brennan at Plumpton last week and makes obvious appeal to follow up given he's unpenalised for that success. Welsh Saint stopped the slide in first-time blinkers last time and is a well-treated horse if they have same effect here, whilst handicap-debutant Lord Roco is sure to appreciate the step up in trip.