14:40 Doncaster

Saturday 6 November 2021

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Virgin Bet November Handicap

Off time: 14:43 | Winning time: 2m 39.67s

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(2)

Global Storm^p1⁶³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-10| J: A J Farragher⁽⁵⁾| T: C Appleby| OR: 103

14/1

Useful gelding who won 14f Newmarket handicap and posted another good run when sixth in Old Borough Cup at Haydock last time. Cheekpieces go on now, and he merits consideration eased 1 lb.

Form: 213206

(21)

Calling The Wind²⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 9-10| J: J P Spencer| T: R Hughes| OR: 103| D

11/1

Useful handicapper who won at Goodwood in July and produced another good effort when third in Ceserawitch at Newmarket. Effective at this shorter trip, so he can't be ruled out despite 3 lb rise.

Form: 362123

(5)

Deja^b1⁷⁷

Age: 6| Weight: 9-8| J: P J McDonald| T: P W Chapple-Hyam| OR: 101| D

40/1

Old Newton Cup winner in 2020 but he has lost his way this term, last in Chester listed race last time. Lots more required in first-time blinkers.

Form: 10-7607

(15)

Wells Farhh Go¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: P Hanagan| T: T D Easterby| OR: 100| D

28/1

Smart front-running stayer at best, but he's not so good nowadays and he beat only one in St Simon Stakes at Newbury last month. Needs a big step forward.

Form: 07/4366

(20)

Platinumcard^h²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Billy Garritty⁽³⁾| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 100

40/1

Improved model switched to the Flat, gaining fourth career success at Hamilton (9f), and he took his form up another notch when clear runner-up in 10f handicap at York. Stamina is unproven, though.

Form: 114242

(4)

Alright Sunshine^v⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-7| J: Callum Rodriguez| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 100| D

33/1

Perked up by fitting of a visor this year, winning at Hamilton (12f) prior to three solid efforts, third in 14f Haydock handicap latest one. Shortlisted.

Form: 851023

(3)

Dark Jedi¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: D Fentiman| T: T D Easterby| OR: 97| D

33/1

Regained winning thread at Ripon (12f) in July and acquitted himself with credit from higher marks in handicaps since, runner-up over C&D in the mud 14 days ago. Holds solid claims.

Form: 334362

(7)

Rhythmic Intent¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: K Shoemark| T: S C Williams| OR: 97| C| D

33/1

Useful horse who bagged Mallard Handicap over extended 14f here before creditable C&D sixth last time. He should give another good account eased 1 lb now.

Form: 027515

(10)

Cardano^p¹⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: David Probert| T: Ian Williams| OR: 96| D

50/1

Kicked off 2021 with pair of 1½m AW Lingfield wins and back in good order when second here and at Haydock in September. Respected back in this sphere after recent hurdling debut.

Form: 120022

(13)

Sam Cooke⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-3| J: Rob Hornby| T: R M Beckett| OR: 96| D

12/1

Had hood left off and back to winning ways in 11.8f handicap at York. Backed that up with good Newbury second, so he's worth considering back up in trip with relatively few miles sill on the clock.

Form: 604412

(6)

Mr Curiosity²²

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Callum Shepherd| T: C Fellowes| OR: 95| D

7/1

Low-mileage 4-y-o who took his form up a level when easy winner of 14f handicap at Redcar (good to soft, 4/5) 22 days ago. HIked up 8 lb but he's still weighted to go close again.

Form: 412831

(11)

Graphite^t²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Jim Crowley| T: T Kent| OR: 95| D

40/1

Smart miler in France for Andre Fabre in 2019. Produced best effort for current yard when scoring at Ascot but only ninth at Goodwood only run since. Needs to get back on track.

Form: 084219

(23)

Nuits St Georges⁵⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 9-1| J: S M Levey| T: D Menuisier| OR: 94| D

50/1

Bagged 14f handicap wins at Goodwood and Salisbury this summer but he arrives below par, only fifth of 8 at Chester last time. Third in this 12 months ago though, so he can't be ruled out.

Form: 3-71185

(18)

Prince Alex²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-13| J: Rossa Ryan| T: M L W Bell| OR: 92| D

14/1

Useful handicapper who won over 14f at Goodwood in July but well held both runs since at Yarmouth and Newmarket. Has a bit to prove now.

Form: 420150

(16)

HMS President^b²⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: Tom Marquand| T: Eve Johnson Houghton| OR: 91

20/1

Scored at Windsor (10f) in May and has largely held his form well in defeat since, though below par in blinkers at Goodwood last time. Headgear is retained.

Form: 322726

(8)

East Asia¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: R Kingscote| T: Ian Williams| OR: 90| D

12/1

Form: 105531

(19)

Flyin' Solo¹¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: S De Sousa| T: D Menuisier| OR: 89| BF| D

13/2

Progressive 4-y-o who scored in most taking style at York in May. Gelded and off since good third at Newbury in July but remains with potential and is an interesting contender back on a soft surface.

Form: 431143

(12)

First Light³⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-10| J: R Havlin| T: J & T Gosden| OR: 94| D

7/1

Useful handicapper who resumed winning ways at Ascot in July. Posted good fifth after 3 months off in 14f listed event there last time, so he merits consideration given he goes very well in the mud.

Form: 2-31715

(1)

Whitehaven⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 8-8| J: Jason Watson| T: H Morrison| OR: 87| BF| D

28/1

Opened his 2021 account in good style at Haydock (2m) last month before good third off 6 lb higher at Newmarket 8 days ago. Back in trip but this likeable sort is in the mix off an unchanged mark.

Form: 602213

(22)

Let Me Be³

Age: 5| Weight: 8-5| J: A Mullen| T: K Dalgleish| OR: 84

100/1

Bagged a seventh win from 12 runs this year at Ayr in September but turned in a laboured effort when beating only one in Ceserawitch at Newmarket 25 days ago. Sort to bounce back.

Form: 183100

(9)

Lunar Jet¹⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 8-5| J: Cieren Fallon| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 84

125/1

Three-time winner in the mud for John Mackie last year but he's offered little in three runs for his current yard despite falling in the weights. Needs a big step forward.

Form: 044789

(14)

Skycutter²⁸

Age: 3| Weight: 8-4| J: J F Egan| T: P A Kirby| OR: 88

50/1

Successful in France for Jo Hughes last year and went close on his first 2 starts for his new yard this season but well held both outings since. Has questions to answer now.

Form: 252260

(17)

Farhan²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-3| J: Hollie Doyle| T: J Butler| OR: 87

9/2

Yet to add to his Pontefract win last back-end but he's knocking on the door, excellent second in 12f handicap at Newmarket last time. Well worth a second look despite taking a 4 lb rise.

Form: 1-24222

Forecasts

Farhan (9/2), Flyin' Solo (13/2), Mr Curiosity (7/1), First Light (7/1), Calling The Wind (11/1), Sam Cooke (12/1), East Asia (12/1), Prince Alex (14/1), Global Storm (14/1), HMS President (20/1), Whitehaven (28/1), Wells Farhh Go (28/1), Dark Jedi (33/1), Rhythmic Intent (33/1), Alright Sunshine (33/1), Graphite (40/1), Platinumcard (40/1), Deja (40/1), Skycutter (50/1), Nuits St Georges (50/1), Cardano (50/1), Let Me Be (100/1), Lunar Jet (125/1)

FLYIN' SOLO ran out an impressive winner at York on his only previous try on a soft surface and this low-mileage 4-y-o is fancied to return from a break in style for his shrewd yard. Sam Cooke has been rejuvenated since the headgear came off and can go close after disappointing in this race 12 months ago. Easy Redcar scorer Mr Curiosity and in-form duo First Light and Farhan need considering too.