16:10 Doncaster
Wednesday 22 February 2023
All13:1513:5014:2515:0015:3516:1016:45
Virgin Bet Fives Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus | Class 5 | 2m 3f 88y | Good | 13 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 4m 43.0s
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Horse A-Z
Show odds
Signs of ability in maiden/novice company but has yet to complete in handicaps, pulling up at Huntingdon when last seen on Boxing Day. Not the easiest to assess at present.
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Good second in maiden at Newton Abbot in August but has disappointed in a couple of Market Rasen handicaps since. Bounce back needed.
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Hinted at ability in bumpers. Yet to better modest form over hurdles (remote second in Fakenham maiden latest) but it's possible he'll make more of an impact in handicaps.
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Southwell maiden hurdle winner for Dan Skelton last season but has been well held in handicap company on his 2 outings for new yard this winter. Has a bit to prove for now.
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Promise when second at Warwick on hurdling debut in May but hasn't come close to matching that form this winter,including in handicap company the last twice. Others are more obvious.
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Poor in bumpers but has hinted at promise in 3 novice hurdles this winter and handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance of success.
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Maiden who ran with credit when third of 15 over 3m at Wetherby last month. Effective over shorter trips and thereabouts if in similar form.
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Second in an Irish bumper last spring. Has hinted at promise in 3 qualifying runs over hurdles for this yard and appeals as a likely improver in handicaps. Interesting runner.
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First sign of some encouragement when seventh of 17 in a 2m course handicap 26 days ago, finishing with running left after meeting some trouble.
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Well beaten in 3 qualifying runs in the autumn but offered enough to suggest she has ability and she's a potential improver now handicapping after a break, particularly if the betting vibes are strong.
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Maiden who was placed in a couple of handicap hurdles last summer but didn't shape with much encouragement on his recent return from a break.
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Maiden who reached the frame regularly for Jennie Candlish last season and made a respectable return to action for his new stable at Leicester last month. Entitled to come on for the outing.
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Veteran who gained sole British win at Hexham in 2020. Ended last season with a couple of respectable efforts but well held on Leicester return 3 weeks ago and can only be watched after that.
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Forecasts
Can't Beat History (5/2), Blended Stealth (3/1), Kings Justice (15/2), Doors Breaker (11/1), Hermes Le Gris (11/1), Bluebella (12/1), Boleyn Boy (12/1), Pumpkin's Pride (16/1), Greatest Star (16/1), Chadlington Lad (18/1), Rocket Robbo (28/1), Click And Collect (28/1), Kilcaragh Boy (50/1)
In a race where few arrive with compelling claims the suggestion is CAN'T BEAT HISTORY who was runner-up in an Irish bumper at the start of his career and could prove a different proposition over hurdles now handicapping. Blended Stealth was placed in a big field at Wetherby recently and rates an obvious threat, while Tom Lacey's Bluebella is another who may fare better now switching her attentions to handicaps.
- Bluebella12/1
Prize Money
1st: £3,697.002nd: £1,701.003rd: £850.004th: £426.005th: £212.00
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