Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Saturday 25th January 2025
There were 44 Races on Saturday 25th January 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Uttoxeter, 6 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 25th January 2025
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(2) Belfrina 5/4, Fairly useful form on Flat (stays 1¼m) and shaped well when second on hurdling debut (form was boosted on Thursday). Unseated next time but makes plenty of appeal. Appeared to have got the better of Matwana when falling over C&D last time; leading claims.
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2nd (5) (11/4 +61%) Matwana
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(5) Matwana 11/4, Confirmed previous promise when won 8-runner juvenile hurdle at this C&D (good to soft) 27 days ago, running on. May have more to offer, so count be discounted. Belfrina looked to have her measure last time before falling; could still be in the mix.
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3rd (4) (7/1 +7%) Inspire Hope
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(4) Inspire Hope 7/1, Won a juvenile hurdle for Joseph O'Brien in July. Respectable efforts so far for new yard but there are others with more potential. 1-6 over hurdles and has limitations, but she has some fair form and is a possible player.
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4th (1) (50/1 -100%) Analiese
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(1) Analiese 50/1, £18,000 3-y-o, Harzand filly. Dam, 1½m-1¾m winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France (17f-19f winner) Angel's Share. Tricky assignment for a hurdling newcomer. Dam useful on the Flat; tough assignment on her racecourse debut; may be best watched.
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5th (6) (3/1 +33%) Morning Air
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(6) Morning Air 3/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in the mud in France and made a successful hurdle debut at Leicester 35 days ago in the style of one who could have plenty more to offer. Sure to leave bare form behind. Useful on the Flat in France and won readily on last month's hurdle debut at Leicester.
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6th (7) (150/1 -355%) Nancy P
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(7) Nancy P 150/1, Fair handicapper on Flat (stays 1½m), won once in 2024, well held on stable debut last time. Not a likely type on hurdling debut. Modest on the Flat and faces a tough task on today's hurdle and stable debut.
12:20 Doncaster Conditions Hurdle (Class 1) 17f Race Class Flow
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BELFRINA looked to have the race in safe keeping when falling at the last over C&D last month, and it was the reopposing Matwana who took advantage for a first career success. A former winner on the Flat in Ireland, David Pipe's charge may be up to this rise in grade and she can gain compensation. Morning Air made a perfect start to her career on these shores with victory at Leicester and must also enter calculations.
BELFRINA's form received a boost from Melon on Thursday and she's fancied to get off the mark here for all that Morning Air looked highly promising first time over hurdles. Matwana is also of interest.
Useful French Flat winner MORNING AIR created a good impression on her hurdle debut at Leicester last month and can follow up.
(5) Weveallbeencaught 11/4, Useful hurdler/chaser for Nigel Twiston-Davies. Fantastic start in novices at Worcester and Cheltenham (handicap) for Christian Williams in the autumn and was back on track when fifth at Kempton last time. Has rejoined former yard and isn't without hope. On a handy mark to kick off his second spell with Nigel Twiston-Davies.
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2nd (2) (13/8 +73%) Rock My Way
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(2) Rock My Way 13/8, Grade 2 winner over hurdles in 2023 who was placed all 3 starts over fences earlier this year for Syd Hosie. Stepped up on reappearance/stable debut when landing 3-runner handicap chase here in November and not disgraced when fourth at Newbury last time. Has switched yards again and deserves respect Below best last time but won over C&D two starts ago and is not ruled out on stable debut.
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3rd (6) (7/2 +46%) President Scottie
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(6) President Scottie 7/2, Ended last term on the up over hurdles, including a 20.5f win at Ayr. Two promising runs over fences to date and may have more to offer. The step back up in trip could be ideal on third chase run; retains considerable potential.
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4th (1) (9/2 -125%) Thomas Mor
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(1) Thomas Mor 9/2, First run since leaving David Pipe when 12/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (24.7f, soft) 30 days ago, staying on well. Stable is going well and looks the sort to take to chasing. Four from six over hurdles and this point winner could be even better now tackling fences.
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5th (3) (25/1 +11%) What Path
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(3) What Path 25/1, Useful hurdler. Ridden too aggressively on chase bow/final start for Willie Mullins. Decent effort sole start for Sophie Leech when third in maiden chase at Galway in August but hasn't fired yet for current yard. Promising hurdler for Willie Mullins last season but unable to transfer form to fences.
12:55 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Making his first start for 650 days, THOMAS MOR exceeded expectations when scoring over hurdles at Wincanton last month and a switch to new connections may have given him a new lease of life. A former point-to-point winner, he looks just the type who could excel over the larger obstacles. Now in the hands of trainer Joe Tizzard and a determined winner over C&D on his penultimate outing, Rock My Way is feared most ahead of Weveallbeencaught.
GRAND ALBERT has taken well to chasing and looks open to further improvement, so he's preferred to Thomas Mor, who was successful over hurdles last time. A bigger effort from President Scottie can't be ruled out, so he's also considered.
Classy hurdler Thomas Mor is a very interesting chasing debutant but preference is for PRESIDENT SCOTTIE now back up in trip.
(7) Petit Tonnerre 7/2, It's now 17 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in only sixth of 9 to General Medrano in handicap chase at Newbury (16.4f, good to soft) 56 days ago. Cheekpieces go back on with more required. Close second at Aintree in October but below par the next twice and now 0-7 over fences.
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2nd (3) (9/2 -13%) General Medrano
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(3) General Medrano 9/2, Resumed winning ways at Newbury (2m) in November but he beat only one in 5-runner handicap chase there 38 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Easy win at Newbury in November; below par there since but may bounce back with bold show.
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3rd (1) (6/1 -100%) Nells Son
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(1) Nells Son 6/1, Better than ever at present and followed up his win in Carlisle graduation event with 2m1f handicap success at Kelso last month. Up another 5 lb but that form has been franked so he's a big player. Made it 2-2 for the season at Kelso last month and that form has been franked by the 2nd.
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4th (2) (4/1 +27%) Calico
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(2) Calico 4/1, C&D winner but he turned in a poor effort when a remote third of 4 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, good to soft) 69 days ago. The sort to bounce back with cheekpieces refitted. Good efforts on both course visits and could go well with his usual cheekpieces restored.
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5th (4) (14/1 -17%) Third Time Lucki
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(4) Third Time Lucki 14/1, A smart chaser at his best for Dan Skelton in 2022/23. Joined present connections for £190,000 and runner-up in 4-runner handicap at Cheltenham (15.9f) in November only to disappoint when last of 6 there following month. Has it to prove now. Well treated on old form but this 10yo needs a revival; third run back from long absence.
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|PU| (6) (3/1 +57%) Stormin Crossgales
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(6) Stormin Crossgales 3/1, Arrives on a hat-trick after scoring over C&D and in 4-runner handicap chase at Southwell (20.4f) 24 days ago. Up another 5 lb but he can go well again. Won over C&D last month and followed up at Southwell; can make another bold bid.
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|PU| (5) (18/1 +10%) Herbiers
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(5) Herbiers 18/1, Useful handicap hurdler/chaser but lightly raced in recent seasons. Yet to fire in two runs this term after 19 months off so others appeal more on this occasion. On a reduced mark but returned from long absence in November and has struggled.
13:30 Doncaster Handicap Chase (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow
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Nells Son has taken his form to a new level this season and he is bound to be popular on the back of edging out subsequent winner Matata at Kelso last month. The 10-year-old could only manage fourth off 14lb lower in this contest last year, though, and preference is for CALICO, who finished runner-up 12 months ago off the same mark. Dan Skelton's charge may not be the most consistent, but he showed what he is capable of when scoring at Cheltenham in October. General Medrano and Stormin Crossgales are noted too.
Nicky Richards' NELLS SON comes here at the top of his game and is fancied to make it 3-3 this term at the chief expense of fellow hat-trick seeker Stormin Crossgales. C&D winner Calico could also have a say if bouncing back from a poor Cheltenham third last out.
Nicky Richards excels with veteran chasers and the 10yo NELLS SON is taken to complete a hat-trick. Stormin Crossgales is feared.
(7) Yellow Car 10/1, Point winner who looked quite useful when winning 2 of his first 3 starts over hurdles at Newton Abbot and Fontwell. Posted a good third of 6 in Grade 2 at Cheltenham (3m) last time so can't be dismissed. Creditable third in Grade 2 at Cheltenham but 3l to find with runner-up Western Knight.
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2nd (6) (11/4 +31%) Moon Rocket
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(6) Moon Rocket 11/4, Bought for £92,000 after easily getting off the mark in Irish points and he has looked a useful prospect in bagging a maiden here in November and 3m novice at Southwell 24 days ago. Can't be discounted with more progress on the cards. Convincing wins on both hurdle starts; vastly tougher task today but could play major role.
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3rd (5) (5/2 +25%) Ma Shantou
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(5) Ma Shantou 5/2, Progessive sort who bids for a hat-trick after landing novice hurdles (around 2m4f) at Warwick and Windsor this winter. Open to further improvement now stepped up to 3m. In the mix. Has won his last two (2m5f/2m4f) and looks a stayer in the making; firmly in calculations.
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4th (4) (7/2 +53%) Jig's Forge
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(4) Jig's Forge 7/2, Winning Irish pointer who made a successful start in this sphere in 12-runner novice at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) 66 days ago. Can build on that, especially now stepped up in trip. Considered. Point winner who scored by 6l on hurdle debut; trainer won this in 2019 and 2021.
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5th (8) (33/1 -32%) Sunset Hill
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(8) Sunset Hill 33/1, Improving type who opened her hurdling account in 2m5f novice at Kelso in December before posting an excellent second of 7 in 2m4f Southwell handicap 24 days ago. This is tougher but she can't be ruled out on her first go over 3m. Good second in mares' handicap last time but others here may have greater potential.
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|U| (1) (10/3 -48%) Western Knight
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(1) Western Knight 10/3, Overcame inexperience to win novice hurdles at Uttoxeter and Ascot before an excellent second of 6 in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (3m) last month. Has more to offer and merits serious consideration. Runner-up in 3m Grade 2 at Cheltenham last month and he has leading claims.
14:05 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 24f Race Class Flow
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Western Knight (second) got the better of Yellow Car (third) when the pair met over 3m at Cheltenham last month, and the former should confirm his superiority over that rival. That said, point-to-point winner MOON ROCKET gets the nod. He impressed when bolting up over an extended 3m on just his second start over hurdles at Southwell recently and, though more will be required here, this progressive stayer is overlooked at your peril. Ma Shantou is also noteworthy.
None of these can be ruled out in a cracking River Don but the vote goes to WESTERN KNIGHT who still looked a work in progress when an excellent second in a Cheltenham Grade 2 last time out and can quickly resume winning ways here. Ma Shantou could emerge as the chief threat on his first go over 3m, although Jig's Force, Yellow Car, Moon Rocket and Gamesters Guy all need factoring in too.
Ben Pauling won this in 2019 and 2021 and 3m point winner JIG'S FORGE impressed on his rules debut in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Ffos Las.
14:05 Doncaster Maiden Hurdle (Class 1) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(1) Jetara 10/3, Useful mare who added to her tally in mares' listed hurdle on return in October and followed up on Flat at the Curragh (12f) a month later. Weakened tamely next time but confirmed she's back in form when third in Leopardstown Grade 3 4 weeks ago. Respected up in trip with cheekpieces enlisted. Below par the last twice but this Irish raider has strong claims if bouncing back to best.
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2nd (2) (11/8 +15%) Kateira
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(2) Kateira 11/8, Good winner of big field Aintree handicap on final start last season and stepped up on her reappearance effort in November when winning 5-runner listed mares' hurdle at Kempton (21f) later that month. Far from disgraced when fifth in Grade 1 Long Walk latest and lead claims back against her own sex. Fine fifth in the Grade 1 Long Walk against males and she's a leading contender today.
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3rd (3) (16/5 +20%) Wyenot
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(3) Wyenot 16/5, Progressive mare with a good strike rate, her fifth success from 8 hurdle runs coming in C&D listed event 6 weeks ago, jumping well and drawing clear before 2 out. Looks sure to give another good account of herself. Easily made all in C&D Listed mares' race last month; could be up to today's tougher task.
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4th (6) (40/1 -21%) Salsada
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(6) Salsada 40/1, Useful Flat winner who has put it all together in winning back-to-back Sedgefield handicaps (at 19.8f) in recent months. Clearly right at the top of her game at present but she has plenty on her plate now stepped up markedly in class. Handicap wins at Sedgefield the last twice but others have much stronger form claims.
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5th (5) (11/2 +31%) Della Casa Lunga
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(5) Della Casa Lunga 11/2, Better than ever all of a sudden, finishing second behind Kateira in a Kempton listed race before scoring readily (on back of a wind op) in a handicap there 8 days ago. Likely she'll need to pull out even more if she's to get the better of her old rival here, though. Held by Kateira on 2m5f form but this front-runner may pose bigger threat at today's trip.
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6th (4) (25/1 +24%) Pinot Rouge
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(4) Pinot Rouge 25/1, Point winner who took well to hurdling last season, winning C&D listed novice before a good fourth in Aintree Grade 1. Not without promise on 2 of her 3 starts over fences late last year and she ran well when fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Ayr (24.3f) 23 days ago. Still, this tougher. Won Listed mares' novice hurdle over C&D last March but has plenty to find in this field.
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
WYENOT looked a mare to keep very much on the right side of when readily making all over C&D on her first attempt over the trip last month, and a similar display should see her go well. Kateira was far from disgraced when fifth in the Grade 1 Long Walk Hurdle over 3m at Ascot and she commands attention, while Jetara is capable of playing a hand in a race like this.
A winner at Kempton in November, KATEIRA ran another solid race when fifth in the Long Walk at Ascot on her latest outing 5 weeks ago and she looks to hold prime claims of getting back to winning ways returned to calmer waters. Irish-raider Jetara and Wyenot can give Dan Skelton's mare most to think about.
Having enjoyed an excellent 2024 culminating in a highly creditable fifth against males in the Grade 1 Long Walk, KATEIRA gets the nod.
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