GB - Doncaster - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

20.8f

Maiden Hurdle

Turf

Good to Soft (Good in places)

10.5K

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Verdict

GILLESPIE made a promising start in this sphere at Chepstow 3 weeks ago and could be the way to go ahead of Matty's Getaway. Quay Item is interesting back from an absence, while point/dual bumper winner Dalston Lad retains potential despite his Cheltenham flop.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Won a heavy-ground Ffos Las bumper on debut last December and likely to come on for first run over hurdles after 11 months off (had second breathing operation in interim) at Chepstow in a maiden set to throw up winners. Leading claims. 1st Pick 2 Gillespie (Ire) Jockey: Lorcan Williams Trainer: Paul Nicholls J: Lorcan Williams T: Paul Nicholls	100	-	-	-	25%
Analysis Won a heavy-ground Ffos Las bumper on debut last December and likely to come on for first run over hurdles after 11 months off (had second breathing operation in interim) at Chepstow in a maiden set to throw up winners. Leading claims.
5	Winning Irish pointer who has made a promising start in 2m Chepstow hurdles, unlucky not to finish closer on return then better than the result 3 weeks ago (still second 3 out). Tongue tie goes on now up in trip and can do better. 2nd Pick 5 Matty's Getaway (Ire) Jockey: Ciaran Gethings Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls J: Ciaran Gethings T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls	96	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Winning Irish pointer who has made a promising start in 2m Chepstow hurdles, unlucky not to finish closer on return then better than the result 3 weeks ago (still second 3 out). Tongue tie goes on now up in trip and can do better.
6	From the family of smart hurdler/useful chaser who became unreliable (stayed 3¼m) Ninetieth Minute. Placed both starts in Irish points, runner-up last time (Oct 2024). Absence to overcome but got to be of interest on hurdles debut. 3rd Pick 6 Quay Item (Ire) Jockey: Freddie Gordon Trainer: Nicky Henderson J: Freddie Gordon T: Nicky Henderson	93	-	-	-	42%
Analysis From the family of smart hurdler/useful chaser who became unreliable (stayed 3¼m) Ninetieth Minute. Placed both starts in Irish points, runner-up last time (Oct 2024). Absence to overcome but got to be of interest on hurdles debut.

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