Doncaster
Tomorrow, March 14, 2025BumperClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
JAFFA CAKE makes plenty of appeal on paper and, representing a yard that does well in bumpers, he could be up to making a winning debut. He is preferred to Noble George, who has shown encouragement when finishing runner-up both starts so far, while Dartmouth Castle is another newcomer to consider.
Jaffa Cake
Noble George
Dartmouth Castle
2m NHF
2m NHF
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Dartmouth CastleJ: Theo GillardT: Donald McCain
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictDartmouth gelding. Dam (h106) 2m hurdle winner, also 7.4f-8.6f winner on Flat. Shortlisted for trainer who enjoys success in this sphere. - 2. Jaffa CakeJ: David BassT: Ben Pauling
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictOrder of St George gelding. Half-brother to useful 2m hurdler/chaser Tetlami. Dam 1¼m winner. Of plenty of interest for yard capable of readying a newcomer. 
3. Known WarriorJ: Harry BannisterT: Richard Bandey- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
Verdict€65,000 3-y-o, Karaktar gelding. Half-brother to fair hurdler/chase winner Jouster. Dam, French bumper winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stays 21f) Cut The Mustard. Fourth on completed start in Irish points (Dec 2024). Has had wind op ahead of Rules debut.- 4. Noble GeorgeJ: Sean QuinlanT: Jennie CandlishF: 22
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictOffered something to work on when second in a Sedgefield bumper on debut and ran to similar level when filling the same position at Carlisle last month, collared inside the final 1f. Can make another bold bid. 
5. Roll TideJ: Paul O'BrienT: Heather Main- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictTelescope gelding. Half-brother to useful chaser Numitor. Dam (b74) ran twice in bumpers. May just be one for the longer term.
6. BrooklyneseJ: Jamie HamiltonT: Michael & David Easterby- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictScorpion mare. Dam, fair hurdler (2m winner, stayed 2½m), half-sister to bumper winner/fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Steel City. Runner-up on first of 2 starts in point bumpers, so she could be in the mix.
7. Queen KateJ: Shane FenelonT: Peter & Michael Bowen- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictFrontiersman mare. Half-sister to bumper winner/fair 23f hurdle winner King Roly. Dam (h108) bumper/3m hurdle winner. One to note if the market speaks in her favour.- Unnamed Favourite
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