Exciting National Hunt Action Set for Doncaster Racecourse on Friday

An exciting afternoon of National Hunt racing is set to unfold at Doncaster Racecourse on Friday, 13 March, featuring a competitive seven-race card running from 1:02pm to 4:55pm. The fixture includes a mix of maiden hurdles, novice contests, handicap hurdles, and steeplechases, offering a varied programme for jump racing fans. Prize money across the card ranges from £6,150 to £10,700, attracting strong fields throughout the afternoon.

The meeting opens at 1:02pm with the Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race, a Class 4 contest over 2 miles and 128 yards. Six runners will compete for £10,000, providing an early opportunity for emerging mares to make a mark over hurdles. Following at 1:42pm, the Novices’ Hurdle Race over the same distance is another Class 4 event worth £10,000, featuring five novice runners looking to build on their development.

Race three, the Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase, takes place at 2:22pm over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 31 yards. With four runners contesting £8,900 in prize money, this race introduces the first chasing action of the day. The Daily Price Boosts Handicap Hurdle Race at 3:02pm promises to be the highlight of the Doncaster National Hunt meeting, attracting seven competitive runners over 3 miles and 84 yards for a prize of £10,700.

Among the contenders is Billy Boi Blue, a nine-year-old gelding trained by David Killahena and Graeme McPherson and ridden by Nick Slatter, carrying 12st 0lbs and rated 125 by the BHA. Stone’s Throw, a six-year-old gelding with a BHA rating of 121, is guided by Ciaran Gethings and trained by Billy Aprahamian and Miss S. Pilkington, while El Galactico, another six-year-old gelding rated 121, is ridden by Richie McLernon for trainer Neil Mulholland alongside owners Feilim O’Muiri and Brendan Barrett.

Also in the field are Jakar du Moulin, a seven-year-old gelding with a BHA rating of 115, partnered with Freddie Gingell and trained by Paul Nicholls with owner Mr Colm Donlon, and I Am Max, an eight-year-old gelding rated 115, trained by Sandy Thomson and ridden by Patrick Wadge with owner Mr M. Scott. High Dancer, a six-year-old gelding rated 114, is guided by Brian Hughes for trainer Nicky Richards and owner WRR UK.

Completing the line-up is Breezethroughlife, a five-year-old gelding rated 112, trained by Neil King alongside Mark Harrod and Nicky George and ridden by Jack Quinlan. This competitive field sets the stage for a thrilling and closely contested feature race.

The Handicap Steeple Chase follows at 3:39pm, runs over 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 yard. This Class 5 race sees four runners contest £6,150, testing stamina and jumping prowess. At 4:20pm, the Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4) over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 181 yards features seven runners competing for £7,700.

The meeting concludes at 4:55pm with the “Junior” National Hunt Flat Race, a Class 4 bumper over 2 miles and 128 yards. Seven runners will battle for £7,200 in what is often an insightful race for young horses embarking on their National Hunt careers.

With a mixture of hurdles, chases, and a bumper to finish, the Doncaster National Hunt meeting promises an engaging and competitive afternoon of jump racing.

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