Virgin Bet Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle.
Doncaster · Friday, 23 Jan · 18:50
· 2m 3f 88y
· Class 5
· TURF
WEIGHEDIN
Status
14:50
Off time
11
Runners
Soft
Going
🎯 Tipster's 1·2·3
Sporting Life pick
Betting forecast
Market prediction · 12 runners · sorted by price
01 · 🏆 FAV
1.83
5/6
02 · 🥈 2nd
4.50
7/2
03 · 🥉 3rd
11
10/1
04 · —
12
11/1
05 · —
13
12/1
06 · —
15
14/1
07 · —
21
20/1
08 · —
21
20/1
09 · —
23
22/1
10 · —
23
22/1
11 · —
81
80/1
12 · —
201
200/1
Sporting Life forecast prices — published the night before the race. Top 3 highlighted as market favourites.
Runners
| Pos | No. | Dr | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Wgt | Best decimal odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | — |
Jamaicaine (M)
FAV
Having been strong in the betting, showed much improved form when opening account in handcap at Hereford (19.7f) in December and comfortably followed up at the same C&D (soft) 11 days ago. Looks the one to beat under a penalty.
|
951114- | Harry Atkins | N P Mulholland | 7 | 76.2 kg |
1.83
5/6
|
| 2nd | 2 | — |
Vanilla Dancer (M)
Still looking for a first win over hurdles, but following a wind op she turned in best performance of the season when 10½ lengths third of 10 to Somebodycomegether at Catterick (19.3f, good) in December. Task is now to build on latest effo…
|
32142-4 | Danny McMenamin | C Grant | 7 | 75.3 kg |
12
11/1
|
| — | 3 | — |
Little Soiree (M)
Gained a first success in a Huntingdon handicap in May, but ran poorly next time (final start for Chris Gordon) and has struggled for form since, fourteenth of 16 at Wetherby (24.1f, soft) 27 days ago. Has enough to prove at present.
|
560P6-P | Beau Morgan | Olly Williams | 8 | 74.8 kg |
81
80/1
|
| 4th | 4 | — |
Somebodycomegether (M)
[TP]
Staying handicapper on the Flat who has been steadily progressive over hurdles, opening her account when making all in handicap at Catterick (19.3f, good) in December. Capable of another bold bid now that she's up and running.
|
435214 | Aaron Anderson | J Bedi | 6 | 73.9 kg |
11
10/1
|
| 5th | 5 | — |
Anamanda (M)
[P]
Fairly useful winner on the Flat in France who produced best effort over hurdles when narrowly denied at Kelso (20.9f, good to soft) in April. However, her form has gone the wrong way in 3 starts this season, so she needs to get back on tr…
|
2-66554 | Bruce Lynn | N W Alexander | 7 | 73 kg |
23
22/1
|
| — | 6 | — |
Keep It Cool (M)
[P]
Remains a maiden but one of better efforts when third in a Navan handicap (19f), her final run for John Joseph Hanlon. Yet to fire in 3 starts for James Owen, pulled up at Fakenham (16f, soft) last time, though yard does tend to find the k…
|
23 | Sam Twiston-Davies | James Owen | 6 | 73 kg |
21
20/1
|
| — | 7 | — |
Snapaudaciaheros (M)
Made the frame all 3 starts in bumpers and showed a bit of promise on seasonal/handicap debut at Sedgefield (19.8f) in September. However, she finished well beaten when fourth of 10 back at Sedgefield (21.2f, good to soft) when last seen i…
|
5851-P1 | Nathan Moscrop | R Menzies | 6 | 72.6 kg |
21
20/1
|
| — | 8 | — |
Lillistar (M)
Off the mark at Wolverhampton on the Flat in October and continued in good heart back hurdling, making the frame on her next 3 starts. Departed at the first at Wetherby on her latest outing, so she's worth another chance to bounce back.
|
231-265 | B S Hughes | Micky Hammond | 6 | 71.2 kg |
13
12/1
|
| 6th | 9 | — |
The Last Drop (M)
Made the frame on first 2 starts over hurdles in May 2024 but hasn't found any improvement sent handicapping this season, tailed off when last of 7 at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 5 weeks ago. Has work to do.
|
747645 | Finn Lambert | R T Phillips | 7 | 68.9 kg |
15
14/1
|
| 3rd | 10 | — |
Joto (M)
[T]
Finished closer than previously over hurdles when third on handicap bow at Carlisle in March, her final run for Paul Collins. Stepped forward from seasonal/stable debut when third at Newcastle (16.9f, good to soft) 6 weeks ago and could ha…
|
3/8333U- | Charlie Maggs | John Dawson | 6 | 68.5 kg |
4.50
7/2
|
| — | 11 | — |
Genies Girl (M)
Some promise in bumpers but hasn't offered much in varied events over hurdles, requiring encouragement to set off when well held in handicap at Wetherby (16f, soft) on return. Others preferred.
|
86964-9 | Jamie Hamilton | M Walford | 7 | 67.6 kg |
23
22/1
|
| — | 12 | — |
Rhyme Scheme (M)
Fair handicapper at best on the Flat, but form went the wrong way over hurdles in 2024 and returning from 13-month absence she offered little back on the level at Southwell in November. Looks to be up against it.
|
P4798P- | Conor Rabbitt | P Winks | 9 | 66.7 kg |
201
200/1
|
Betting forecast: Jamaicaine (5/6), Joto (7/2), Somebodycomegether (10/1), Vanilla Dancer (11/1), Lillistar (12/1), The Last Drop (14/1), Keep It Cool (20/1), Snapaudaciaheros (20/1), Anamanda (22/1), Genies Girl (22/1), Little Soiree (80/1), Rhyme Scheme (200/1)
Prize money
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| P1 | 4225.0 GBP |
| P2 | 1944.0 GBP |
| P3 | 972.0 GBP |
| P4 | 486.0 GBP |
| P5 | 242.0 GBP |