13:50 doncaster Thursday 5th February 2026

COUNT OF VENDOME (1) has not missed the top three in jumps races producing two wins and two placed efforts on first four starts in this sphere. Placed second losing out by a neck at Bangor-on-Dee during November. May go one better. STANNERS GLEN (8) is also yet to finish outside the placings in four career outings. Third in latest tackling a Taunton novice hurdle. Expected to challenge. KING ESOTERIC (12) rates the pick of those providing jumps debut. On sole career outing finished fifth at Saint-Cloud back in April while represents an in-form stable. RIBBLE RIVER (7) transfers from the flat delivering first jumps attempt.