Castle Cove Eyes Repeat Victory at Doncaster’s Virgin Bet November Handicap
A typically competitive Virgin Bet November Handicap sees last year’s winner Castle Cove and ante‑post favourite Nobody Knows headline a field of 23.
William Haggas re‑bred Castle Cove has not stood in post since the previous season when he landed a pot under Jason Hart, and a new mount, Cieren Fallon, is now under his command. Boasting an eight‑pound increase over last year’s outing, Castle Cove could be a compelling entry if he is fit enough to run his best form.
Nobody Knows has led the betting market for the contest since Monday, with Richard Hughes assigning Ryan Moore as his jockey. The three‑year‑old secured a fifth‑place finish on his last York performance and is likely to feature again in this extended hurdle.
Stablemates Circus Of Rome and Duraji hold each‑way claims based on strong recent performances, while Alfred Wincham offers a notable dark horse. He won by eight lengths on his last York ride and will need to outperform a 13‑pound increment to contend.
2.10 Doncaster – Coul Angel and Montassib contest Listed cavalry charge
The 2.10 Doncaster race features the Listed Cavalry charge of Coul Angel and Montassib, who both stand among a field of 21 sprinters in the Virgin Bet Every Saturday Money Back Wentworth Stakes.
2.45 Doncaster – I’m The One and Felicitas headline Gillies Fillies field
The Ed Walker‑trained Felicitas has recorded successful starts in her first two runs, finishing second behind Musidora in the York Musidora, and has not faced a major setback in hot conditions, positioning her as a clear contender at this grade.
I’m The One, once a serious Oaks contender, returned from a layover with a narrow second at Southwell and is poised to make a notable breakthrough as she returns to turf racing under Sean Levey.
Revoir merits attention after a strong second in Group‑Three competition in Italy, while Ribbon of Sea steps into the field with cheekpieces.
Best of the rest
At 2:50 am, the Flemington race offers a Group Three Handicap, with Dylan Browne McMonagle on the mount.
The 4:50 am Flemington race is a Group One Champions Sprint that features Tempted and Joliestar.
At 5:30 am, the Flemington race presents the Group One Champions Mile, headline by Autumn Glow.
The 6:10 am Group One Champions Stakes pits Aeliana against Sir Delius, with Cox Plate favorite Cosmic Crusader also in contention.
Doncaster’s 1:35 am race presents Bladey Lady, looking to add a hat‑trick to her tally.
There, the 3:55 am Doncaster event features Station X and Fine Interview, heading a Class Two contest.
Later, at 12:50 pm in Uttoxeter, Cinquenta is a favorite for Snowden’s team.
At 2:30 pm in Uttoxeter, Molto Bene enters the five‑runner field.
Southwell’s 2:40 pm race is a nice fixture where Seddeeg makes a notable debut.
In Woodbine, a selection of Grade Three contests awaits.