Doncaster Races & Results 1 Saturday 29th March 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Saturday 29th March 2025

There were 43 Races on Saturday 29th March 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Kempton, 7 races at Uttoxeter, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Stratford, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 29th March 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:15 Doncaster (Class 2) 5f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (11/4 -38%) Norman's Cay	2.75 11/4(-38%)	(11) Norman's Cay 11/4, Foaled March 10. 60,000 gns Sioux Nation colt. Half-brother to winner abroad by Kodi Bear. Dam, 9f winner who stayed 1½m, half-sister to smart 9f-1¼m winner Rockspirit. Same connections won this with a smart one in 2022. March foal; £60,000 yearling; notable connections landed this prize in 2022; respected.
2	12 2nd (12) (28/1 +44%) Son Of Sarabi	28 28/1(+44%)	(12) Son Of Sarabi 28/1, Foaled February 18. Cable Bay colt. Brother to 5f winner Sarafina Mshairi. Dam unraced out of useful winner up to 5f (including at 2 yrs) (stayed 7f) Sara Lucille. February foal; brother to a 5f AW winner; yard's 2yo strike-rate is ordinary.
3	4 3rd (4) (50/1 +0%) Exclamation	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Exclamation 50/1, Foaled February 18. 27,000 gns Acclamation colt. Dam, French 1½m/12.5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f/7f winner Clitheroe. The stable isn't really known for first-time-out 2-y-o winners. February foal; 27,000gns yearling; by Acclamation; stable is 0-38 with 2yo runners.
4	8 4th (8) (12/1 +0%) Kanishka	12 12/1(+0%)	(8) Kanishka 12/1, Foaled February 20. €20,000 Coulsty half-brother to useful 7f winner Red Rambler. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner). It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of this one. February foal; 20,000gns yearling; Coulsty half-brother to a Doncaster winner (sole start).
5th	9 5th (9) (14/1 +0%) Mighty Vega	14 14/1(+0%)	(9) Mighty Vega 14/1, Foaled March 31. 19,000 gns Lucky Vega colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 7f winner Broxi and 1m-1¼m winner Lady Gift. Dam of little account. Hollie Doyle booked and worth a market check. March foal; 19,000gns yearling; from the first crop of Lucky Vega; likely type.
6th	7 6th (7) (5/1 -82%) Kamakameleon	5 5/1(-82%)	(7) Kamakameleon 5/1, Foaled February 25. £30,000 Kameko colt. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, half-sister to useful 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Moon Ray. Represents last year's winning stable. Has to enter the reckoning. February foal; £30,000 yearling; represents last year's winning stable; interesting.
7th	1 7th (1) (28/1 +44%) Ahead Of Fashion	28 28/1(+44%)	(1) Ahead Of Fashion 28/1, Foaled February 8. 1,500 gns Dream Ahead gelding. Dam lightly raced out of winning half-sister to smart 1¼m/11f winner Michelangelo and to dam of St Leger winner Galileo Chrome. The stable saddled the runner-up in this in 2022. February foal; 1,500gns yearling; by Dream Ahead; others have stronger-looking claims.
8th	17 8th (17) (9/1 +18%) Sucking Diesel	9 9/1(+18%)	(17) Sucking Diesel 9/1, Foaled March 10. Aclaim half-sister to several winners, including 5f/6f winner Four Adaay and winner up to 1m Once Adaay. Bred to be sharp for a stable no stranger to early juvenile success. March foal; by Aclaim; yard has a respectable record with 2yos; one to consider.
9th	14 9th (14) (20/1 +29%) Justice Twice	20 20/1(+29%)	(14) Justice Twice 20/1, Foaled March 12. Inns of Court filly. Dam Qatari/French 7f-8.5f winner and granddaughter of smart 1¼m winner Hi Dubai, herself sister to top-class 1¼m-1½m performer Fantastic Light. March foal; by Inns Of Court; trainer form (last two runners both won) bodes well.
10th	3 10th (3) (12/1 -33%) Archibald Ives	12 12/1(-33%)	(3) Archibald Ives 12/1, Foaled March 17. 13,000 gns by Arizona. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 11.7f/12.5f winner Arya Tara. The fitting of headgear on debut is offputting but the yard has had one placed in this in recent years. March foal; 13,000gns foal; by Arizona; disconcertingly, the only runner with headgear.
11th	2 11th (2) (50/1 +24%) Alkuwarrior	50 50/1(+24%)	(2) Alkuwarrior 50/1, Foaled March 14. €11,000 foal. Alkumait half-brother to 3 winners, including winner up to 7f Sister of Love and 1m-1¼m winner Cabinet Maker. A watching brief is advised on debut. March foal; 11,000euros foal; by Alkumait; yard's 2yo strike-rate is modest.
12th	6 12th (6) (50/1 +24%) Harswell Calling	50 50/1(+24%)	(6) Harswell Calling 50/1, Foaled February 26. Coulsty gelding. Half-brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Call Me Harswell. Dam twice-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 9f (including US Grade 1 1m winner) River Boyne. The betting should help to separate him and his 3 stablemates. February foal; by Coulsty; one of four runners for this yard; market instructive.
13th	13 13th (13) (9/1 +25%) The Boreham Bullet	9 9/1(+25%)	(13) The Boreham Bullet 9/1, Foaled March 2.1,000 gns Kessaar colt. Dam 6f winner out of lightly-raced half-sister to smart winner up to 1½m Dorcia. Have to go back to 2013 for the stable's last of 6 wins in this but it did sent out the runner-up last year and Billy Loughnane has been booked for this one. March foal; 1,000gns yearling; trainer has a good record in this contest; possibilities.
14th	16 14th (16) (16/1 +76%) Lope Harswell	16 16/1(+76%)	(16) Lope Harswell 16/1, Foaled April 29. €3,000 Lope Y Fernandez filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Mai Alward and 10.7f winner Guest Star. Dam 9f-1¼m winner. The betting should guide for a stable which sends out 4. April foal; 5,750gns foal; from the first crop of Lope Y Fernandez; part of the Fell team.
15th	10 15th (10) (28/1 -100%) Monty Magoo	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Monty Magoo 28/1, Foaled February 13. £4,500 Kessaar gelding. Dam unraced sister to Hackwood Stakes winner Heeraat and 5f/6f Ambiance (both smart) out of unraced half-sister to high-class sprinter Malhub. One of 4 runners for the yard and the betting should provide more clues. February foal; £4,500 yearling; by Kessaar; one of four Fell runners.
16th	5 16th (5) (50/1 +0%) Harome Star	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Harome Star 50/1, Foaled May 9. River Boyne gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dream Mover and 2-y-o 7f-8.3f winner Taper Tantrum. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner. Makes some paper appeal for a stable which saddles 4. Gelding by River Boyne; not certain to be sufficiently forward, being a May foal.
17th	15 17th (15) (80/1 -21%) Lady Of Honour	80 80/1(-21%)	(15) Lady Of Honour 80/1, Foaled April 2. 1,000 gns foal, 3,000 gns yearling, Bungle Inthejungle filly. Dam 6f winner who stayed 1¼m out of lightly-raced half-sister to 1000 Guineas runner-up Arch Swing. April foal; 3,000gns yearling; by Bungle Inthejungle; stable is only 1-32 with 2yos.

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13:15 Doncaster (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

Richard Hannon, who won the 2022 renewal for the same owners, sends out another attractive proposition in the shape of NORMAN'S CAY, who is a half-brother to a winning miler in Germany and boasts several high-profile entries for later in the season. This could be the ideal starting point and the son of Sioux Nation is a must for consideration. Kamakameleon boasts a similar set of entries and needs to be taken seriously. Sucking Diesel and Kanishka are other notable contenders.

The obvious starting point is NORMAN'S CAY, who represents the same owner/trainer as 2022 winner Persian Force. That smart juvenile obliged as a short-priced favourite and this son of Sioux Nation would likely be hard to beat if the betting vibes are similarly strong. Sucking Diesel, Kamakameleon and The Boreham Bullet are others who make paper appeal before any betting clues are known.

Norman's Cay and Kamakameleon command respect, while KANISHKA and Mighty Vega are interesting alternatives.

13:50 Doncaster (Class 2) 8f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	19 1st (19) (100/1 -203%) Pearl Eye	100 100/1(-203%)	(19) Pearl Eye 100/1, Back on the scoresheet when landing a 1m Pontefract handicap on his seasonal reappearance last season. However, he's proved rather hit-and-miss since and looked rusty on his return to action this time round at Wolverhampton. Blinkers refitted. Exposed contender who has done all of his winning in lower grades; opposed.
3	2 3rd (2) (16/1 -45%) Myal	16 16/1(-45%)	(2) Myal 16/1, Much-improved during second-half of 2024, signing off with an all-the-way success in a 17-runner handicap here in October, proving 1¾ lengths too strong for Thunder Roar. Up 8 lb for that and he's untried beyond 7f but further progress is by no means out of the question. Seems versatile ground-wise. Record of 4-5 since handicapping and gained the last win at Doncaster; progressive.
4	13 4th (13) (8/1 +43%) Surrey Shadow	8 8/1(+43%)	(13) Surrey Shadow 8/1, Made the frame all 3 starts in 7f novice events last season prior to winning one back from 7 months off at Southwell in February. Much more on his plate now pitched into a handicap under a penalty but, as an unexposed 4-y-o with his best days surely still ahead of him, he has to enter calculations. Unexposed sort whose 7f novice form has substance; interesting handicap debutant.
5th	11 5th (11) (33/1 -32%) Arthur's Realm	33 33/1(-32%)	(11) Arthur's Realm 33/1, Winner of this in 2022 and close third in last season's renewal before going on to land handicaps at Beverley and Redcar. Has edged back down to his last winning mark and visor refitted here following a low-key reappearance spin at Wolverhampton, but he looks vulnerable all the same. Has form figures of 173 in this contest, the success in 2022; suited by slow ground.
6th	15 6th (15) (33/1 -83%) Helm Rock	33 33/1(-83%)	(15) Helm Rock 33/1, Resumed winning ways when proving a length too strong for Cynosure at Southwell (1m) in November and hasn't done much wrong the last twice, latterly putting in good late work to finish third of 8 in first-time blinkers (retained) at Chelmsford. Place possibilities. Hasn't scored on turf since 2022 but best form gives him a fighting chance.
7th	16 7th (16) (10/1 +9%) Promethean	10 10/1(+9%)	(16) Promethean 10/1, Useful maiden who shaped well when making the frame in handicaps at Newmarket and over 1¼m here last term. Probably best to overlook final run of 2024 (reported by his jockey to have boiled over in the preliminaries) and he's interesting back down in trip with a first-time hood enlisted. Low-mileage maiden who could improve for gelding operation and first-time hood.
8th	9 8th (9) (18/1 +0%) Farasi Lane	18 18/1(+0%)	(9) Farasi Lane 18/1, Opened account for present yard at Kempton (1m) last April and has acquitted himself well both starts on the AW since the turn of the year, latterly failing by a whisker in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton (8.6f). Remains on a workable mark and he's not without each-way hope. Went very close in the Lincoln Trial; possibilities on the back of that useful effort.
9th	3 9th (3) (22/1 +0%) Empirestateofmind	22 22/1(+0%)	(3) Empirestateofmind 22/1, Displayed a willing attitude when nosing ahead of Thunder Roar in a big-field York handicap (1m, soft) in October. Largely respectable efforts on the AW during the winter and remains well treated on old form, but there are several others with more appealing claims on this occasion. Creditable third in this race in 2022; modest strike-rate since that campaign.
10th	6 10th (6) (50/1 -52%) Tolstoy	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Tolstoy 50/1, Hasn't always been the most straightforward (habitual slow-starter) but was in fine fettle last summer, winning 3 on the bounce over 7f at York and better than ever when adding to his tally at Newcastle (1m) in August. However, he failed to threaten on return at Wolverhampton. Productive last summer; never figured in the Lincoln Trial on reappearance.
11th	22 11th (22) (6/1 +29%) Pressure's On	6 6/1(+29%)	(22) Pressure's On 6/1, Switch to front-running tactics worked the oracle at Newmarket on final start of last term and shaped well when runner-up on return in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 3 weeks ago, finishing well after conceding first run. Merits plenty of respect off the same mark here. Ran well at Wolverhampton on reappearance; due to go up 1lb in future; likely player.
12th	4 12th (4) (40/1 -122%) Spirit Genie	40 40/1(-122%)	(4) Spirit Genie 40/1, Good start to last term when sixth in the Lincoln on this card 12 months ago and subsequently hit the target 3 times, including when edging out Thunder Roar at Haydock (7f, heavy) in September. Signed that campaign off with a lesser effort at Leicester and since undergone a wind op. Had wind surgery since last run; faces a tough assignment off current mark.
13th	12 13th (12) (20/1 +20%) Rhythm Master	20 20/1(+20%)	(12) Rhythm Master 20/1, Now 13 lb below last winning mark but that success was gained almost 3 years ago and while he's entitled to come on for his recent reappearance, some of these boast more pressing claims. No win since 2022 but caught the eye at Southwell on reappearance and could go well.
14th	20 14th (20) (11/1 +8%) Look Back Smiling	11 11/1(+8%)	(20) Look Back Smiling 11/1, Enhanced good Doncaster record when accounting for 17 rivals in this race last year. 1 lb lower this time round but he's not the most reliable on balance and the lack of rain in the weather forecast is a negative where this 5-y-o is concerned. Best form on slow ground, notably a win off 1lb higher in this contest 12 months ago.
15th	5 15th (5) (10/1 -11%) Ocean Of Dreams	10 10/1(-11%)	(5) Ocean Of Dreams 10/1, Plenty of promise in 3 runs for Aidan O'Brien, stylish maiden winner on sole 2-y-o start and finished a creditable fourth in valuable Gowran race on the second of his two starts last term (gelded since). Cheekpieces enlisted for this handicap/yard debut and he's a fascinating contender. Raced three times for Aidan O'Brien, showing best form on debut; check the betting.
16th	18 16th (18) (28/1 -56%) Rogue Encore	28 28/1(-56%)	(18) Rogue Encore 28/1, Found some improvement for the fitting of a hood in November, winning back-to-back 1m Newcastle handicaps before coming home a creditable fourth in his hat-trick bid dropped to 7f at the same venue. It's likely that there are more races to be won with him but this assignment demands improvement. Has form figures of 114, all on AW at Newcastle, since wearing cheekpieces.
17th	21 17th (21) (10/1 +17%) Spirit Of Acklam	10 10/1(+17%)	(21) Spirit Of Acklam 10/1, Struggled in a valuable Newbury handicap on the back of his odds-on reappearance success in a Ripon novice last term. However, got back on track when placed twice from 3 starts during the autumn (gelded subsequent to latest run in November) and he's a live each-way candidate. Has low mileage and may still have further progress in him; not ruled out.
18th	10 18th (10) (12/1 -9%) Our Havana	12 12/1(-9%)	(10) Our Havana 12/1, Opened his account when edging out Pressure's On at Newmarket last April and, though well held sole subsequent start last term, he has improved on the AW in recent months. Better than ever when easily scoring at Southwell (7f) last time and he's a strong candidate. Won in emphatic style at Southwell (7f) last time and looks well handicapped back on turf.
19th	14 19th (14) (66/1 -164%) Cynosure	66 66/1(-164%)	(14) Cynosure 66/1, Made the frame all 3 starts at 2 yrs and off the mark in 1m Lingfield novice (AW) on his reappearance last season. Good efforts in defeat at Southwell and Wolverhampton back from a break during the winter but form has dipped the last twice and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Campaigned mostly on AW; something to prove off current mark back on turf.
20th	7 20th (7) (28/1 +15%) Debora's Dream	28 28/1(+15%)	(7) Debora's Dream 28/1, Bagged a couple of handicaps at around a mile for Roger Varian last summer and the second of his 3 runs for new connections during the autumn resulted in a good effort at Redcar. Gelded ahead of this seasonal reappearance and will need to raise his game if he's to play a leading role. Physical tweak (gelded since last run) needs to make a difference.
21st	8 21st (8) (17/2 -6%) Naepoint	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(8) Naepoint 17/2, Winner of 3 of his 4 starts in handicaps in 2024 (one of those victories came over C&D), showing himself to be versatile ground-wise in the process (proven on going ranging from good to firm to soft). Gelded ahead of this seasonal reappearance and there could be better to come from him this year. Record of 3-4 since handicapping; 1-1 over C&D; improving sort who commands respect.
1	1 \|DQ\| (1) (40/1 -100%) Thunder Roar	40 40/1(-100%)	(1) Thunder Roar 40/1, Consistent type who deservedly regained the winning thread in 1m Redcar handicap (heavy) on final run of last term. Form figures here read 122, which includes a near-miss in this 12 months ago, but he's 11 lb higher this time round and has failed to fire both starts so far this year. Needs rain. Good second in this race last year; has a doubt over current form.

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13:50 Doncaster (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

MYAL appeals because of his progressive profile. Unraced as a juvenile, he has won four of his eight starts and could round out a five-timer with the step up to a mile likely to suit. Look Back Smiling won this off 1lb higher 12 months ago and is respected with Brandon Wilkie claiming 5lb in the saddle. Thunder Roar (second) and Arthur's Realm (third) helped fill the places last year and can also figure. However, the less-exposed Surrey Shadow may be a bigger danger following his novice stakes win at Southwell.

The pick of several appealing candidates is PRESSURE'S ON, who ended last season on the up and looks set for a productive campaign ahead judged on his strong-finishing reappearance second at Wolverhampton. Stepping back up to a mile in what will be a strongly-run race could equate to an ideal scenario for this 4-y-o. The progressive Naepoint is feared most ahead of Ocean of Dreams, an unexposed recruit from the Aidan O'Brien yard, while Our Havana and Promethean are other key players.

The list is headed by progressive contenders NAEPOINT and Myal who have a combined record of 7-9 since handicappping.

14:25 Doncaster (Class 1) 6f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (4/1 +11%) Spycatcher	4 4/1(+11%)	(6) Spycatcher 4/1, 7-y-o who proved well suited by return to softer ground when edging out James's Delight in Deauville Group 3 in August and ended the campaign with a very respectable sixth in Group 1 on Champions' Day at Ascot in October. Conditions fine on return and he holds sound form claims. High-class sprinter at 6f; tends to reproduce his best form on reappearance; solid chance.
2	4 2nd (4) (6/1 +25%) Iberian	6 6/1(+25%)	(4) Iberian 6/1, Useful colt who won Grp 2 Champagne Stakes here as a 2-y-o. Lightly raced since, finishing down the field in pair of Group 1's last term but capitalised on drop in class back from 5 months off/wind op when taking 4-runner conditions' event at Southwell in December. Remains less exposed than most. Classy 2yo, winning Group 2 here; well held in Group 1s last year; 6f AW winner latest.
3	1 3rd (1) (7/2 +0%) Marshman	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(1) Marshman 7/2, Didn't kick on from an excellent second in this race 12 months ago but right back on track on AW (gelded/had wind op in interim) posting a smart display when winning listed Kachy Stakes in February. Excellent second at Southwell (5f) 5 weeks ago and he's of definite interest back on turf. Very good 2nd in this race last year; in fine form on AW at 6f and 5f; solid chance.
4	9 4th (9) (50/1 +24%) Perfect Part	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Perfect Part 50/1, Shock winner of the Hilary Needler at Beverley on debut last June and largely acquitted herself with credit up in class thereafter last season. However, this looks a tall ask on return to action Won 5f debut as 2yo; needs to have improved plenty to take a hand on these terms.
5th	5 5th (5) (4/1 -33%) James's Delight	4 4/1(-33%)	(5) James's Delight 4/1, Enjoyed a fine 3-y-o season, successful 4 times before narrowly touched off by Spycatcher in French Group 3 in August. Shaped better than bare result when eighth in Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot (6f) in October and very much of interest at this level on return to action. Major improver over 6f as 3yo, close 2nd to Spycatcher in French Group 3; more to come.
6th	2 6th (2) (28/1 -331%) Witness Stand	28 28/1(-331%)	(2) Witness Stand 28/1, Smart gelding who took step up to listed level in his stride when successful at Newbury (7f) in September before a lesser run in Group 2 final start. Changed hands for 100,000 gns and best excused first start for 4 months at Riyadh in February (left poorly placed). Better showing expected. Good progress over 7f as 3yo; well held at Riyadh on yard debut; first 6f run since 2yo.
7th	7 7th (7) (10/1 +17%) Frost At Dawn	10 10/1(+17%)	(7) Frost At Dawn 10/1, Useful filly who won a Group 3 in Meydan early on last year. Solid efforts on 2 of last 3 starts and best not judged too harshly on her reappearance run back at Meydan 4 weeks ago, left poorly placed. Still, she may find a few too good for win purposes. Group 3 winner at Meydan last March; has some catching up to do on domestic form.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 +38%) Sophia's Starlight	25 25/1(+38%)	(8) Sophia's Starlight 25/1, Likeable and straightforward filly who registered back-to-back victories in 6f handicaps in the mud last autumn before a solid fourth in C&D Wentworth Stakes on final start in November. Has something to find on these terms however, and she came on plenty for her reappearance in this 12 months ago. Suited by good to soft/soft; front-runs; well held on reappearance in this last year.
9th	3 9th (3) (15/2 +25%) Al Shabab Storm	7.5 15/2(+25%)	(3) Al Shabab Storm 15/2, Progressed into a smart performer for Andrew Balding last term, winning twice at Chester before landing 6f Group 3 in Germany in August. Well held in Group 2 here on final start but resumed for new stable with solid third in AW listed contest 21 days ago. That ought to have put him spot on for this. Progressive 3yo for A Balding, winning German Group 3 at 6f; good 3rd on AW for new yard.

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14:25 Doncaster (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

James's Delight (eighth) is a sprinter who could have a big impact this season and he boasts a solid chance, assuming the ground holds enough juice for him. However, SPYCATCHER (sixth) fended off Clive Cox's gelding when they clashed in a Group 3 at Deauville last summer and cemented his authority by finishing a couple of places ahead of him in the Champions Sprint at Ascot in October. Marshman runs for the same yard and is another must for consideration, while Al Shabab Storm boasts each-way appeal.

JAMES'S DELIGHT enjoyed an excellent 2024, winning 4 times prior to shaping better than the bare result in Group 1 company on Champions' Day at Ascot on his final outing in October. He appeals as the type to rate higher still as a 4-y-o and narrowly shades the vote ahead of last year's runner-up Marshman, who has resumed in rude health on all-weather in recent months. Spycatcher, stablemate of the latter, is another capable of playing a lead role on return.

Last year's runner-up Marshman makes plenty of appeal but IBERIAN was a classy 2yo who may yet make his mark as a sprinter.

15:00 Doncaster (Class 1) 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +25%) Dancing Gemini	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(3) Dancing Gemini 9/4, Listed winner at 2 and confirmed himself a smart performer when ½-length second in French 2000 Guineas on reappearance last season. Failed to kick on in 4 starts thereafter but this represents a drop in grade and he's clearly capable when fresh. Below par at end of 2024 but went close in French 2,000 Guineas on last year's return.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 +13%) Checkandchallenge	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Checkandchallenge 14/1, Smart performer. Best effort last season when third in Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York in August. Not far off that level when second in Sandown listed event next time but ran poorly final 2 outings. Bounce back required on seasonal debut. Placed in Group/Listed last summer but ended 2024 on low note; minus headgear on return.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/2 +29%) Botanical	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Botanical 5/2, Resumed progress when excellent second of 20 in the John Smith's Cup at York in July (final start for Roger Varian). Lost little in defeat in a first-time tongue strap when second in listed event at Goodwood on final start and remains lightly raced for his age. Has had a breathing operation. Ended 2024 with near miss in 1m2f Listed for new yard; bold show likely back from wind op.
4	7 4th (7) (33/1 +0%) Savvy Victory	33 33/1(+0%)	(7) Savvy Victory 33/1, Produced career best to end a losing run down in grade in 10-runner handicap at Newcastle (10.2f, 10/1) in December, rallying to lead again post. More needed back up in class. Turf Listed winner who landed good AW handicap in December (both 1m2f); opposable at 1m.
5th	4 5th (4) (7/2 -40%) Liberty Lane	3.5 7/2(-40%)	(4) Liberty Lane 7/2, Put up one of the handicap performances of the season when a very good winner of the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket (9f) in September. Ran to a similar level when second in Group 3 Darley Stakes there final outing and sets the standard on this return to action. Won the Cambridgeshire and second in Group 3 on final two runs at 4; big player.
6th	8 6th (8) (6/1 +33%) Witch Hunter	6 6/1(+33%)	(8) Witch Hunter 6/1, Smart performer who ran well when third of 20 in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot on final 2024 start. Shaped as good as ever with a recent run behind him when second in listed event at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on most recent outing, conceding first run. Warrants respect. Hold-up performer who ran well for second in 7f AW Listed race three weeks ago.
7th	9 7th (9) (25/1 -56%) Chic Colombine	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Chic Colombine 25/1, Completed a 4-timer in 2023 and resumed progress/winning ways in a 1m Saint Cloud listed event on return last season. Unlucky not to have won Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom 2 starts later but well below form final 2 outings. Has had a breathing operation. Tongue strap on for 1st time. French Listed win last March; more miss than hit after; has had wind op; now tongue tied.
8th	6 8th (6) (16/1 -113%) Point Lynas	16 16/1(-113%)	(6) Point Lynas 16/1, Got well and truly back on the up with a dominant display when making all in Pontefract listed event (1m) in July. Not disgraced when second of 13 in Group 2 at Doha 7 months later and could prove tough to peg back, especially if allowed an easy lead. Made all in 1m Listed race last July; not seen again until second in Qatar last month.
9th	5 9th (5) (250/1 -67%) Noble Order	250 250/1(-67%)	(5) Noble Order 250/1, Useful handicapper at best but shaped as if amiss when last of 7 at Wolverhampton on most recent start and sold out of Archie Watson's yard for only 1.500 gns subsequently. Easily passed over in this grade. Changed hands for only 1,500gns ahead of this stable debut; big outsider.

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15:00 Doncaster (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.

DANCING GEMINI may be winless since a Listed success here in September 2023, but he kept top company last season, including runs in both the Derby and Eclipse. Proven when fresh, having finished runner-up in the French 2000 Guineas last May, Roger Teal's charge is narrowly preferred to Botanical, who scored first time out last season at York and went on to place in a strong renewal of the John Smith's Cup. A taking winner of the Cambridgeshire on his penultimate start, Liberty Lane should also go well.

A strong-looking renewal of this listed contest. LIBERTY LANE produced one of the handicap performances of 2024 when landing the Cambridgeshire in good style on his penultimate start and has to be considered the one to beat on his return to action. Point Lynas could be dangerous, especially if allowed an easy time of things on the front end, with low-mileage 5-y-o Botanical another who seems likely to be making his mark in pattern company before long.

Botanical appeals as one who will do well for George Boughey in 2025 but narrow preference is for the same owner's LIBERTY LANE.

15:35 Doncaster (Class 2) 8f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	16 1st (16) (15/2 +46%) Godwinson	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(16) Godwinson 15/2, Second in Newbury Spring Cup on last year's reappearance. Went one place better in 1m Goodwood handicap (good to soft) in August but failed to make an impact in top handicaps on his final 2 starts of the year. Needs to find something extra on this return to action. Lightly raced 5yo who goes well fresh and his trainer has won this four times.
2	15 2nd (15) (22/1 -83%) Oliver Show	22 22/1(-83%)	(15) Oliver Show 22/1, Landed 3 AW wins for this yard last year. Arrives in form after a couple of creditable efforts in Bahrain this year and his stable sent out the runner-up in this in 2023. Listed runner-up in Bahrain three weeks ago and he's in with a chance.
3	19 3rd (19) (13/2 +54%) Orandi	6.5 13/2(+54%)	(19) Orandi 13/2, Shaped well on a few occasions last autumn and better than ever when making a successful reappearance in the Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh (1m, soft) 13 days ago. Should be very competitive under a 5 lb penalty. Won 27-runner Irish Lincolnshire a fortnight ago and could be involved under 5lb penalty.
4	14 4th (14) (16/1 +0%) Magnum Opus	16 16/1(+0%)	(14) Magnum Opus 16/1, Been in good form in Dubai this year, including a 9f win at Meydan in February. Shouldered with a 5 lb penalty for that and he'll require a big career best to make a successful return to Britain. In top form at Meydan the last twice with this visor back on; could have a part to play.
5th	1 5th (1) (33/1 +0%) Galeron	33 33/1(+0%)	(1) Galeron 33/1, Very useful sort who recorded some good placed efforts in Australia last summer. Below par on his final 2 starts there and will require a really smart handicap performance to defy a mark of 102 on his first run back with Charlie Hills. Fourth in 2,000 Guineas in 2023; back with this yard after going 0-12 in Australia.
6th	3 6th (3) (9/2 +25%) Midnight Gun	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(3) Midnight Gun 9/2, Two 1m wins for Ed Walker last year and better form when placed on 2 of his 3 outings for this yard later in the year, notably his second of 12 to Harper's Ferry (pair clear) in C&D handicap (soft) on final start. Raised 5 lb for that but could easily still be on a good mark having been gelded. Progressive campaign last season and this lightly raced 4yo could still have more to offer.
7th	7 7th (7) (40/1 -21%) Dual Identity	40 40/1(-21%)	(7) Dual Identity 40/1, Added to fine Sandown record when taking 1m handicap in May and plenty of good efforts in defeat subsequently, notably second of 17 to stablemate Sir Busker at the York Ebor meeting. No first-time-out win in his career to date, though. Good campaign last season; should be suited by strongly run race at this trip; e-w claims.
8th	17 8th (17) (33/1 -32%) Alpha Crucis	33 33/1(-32%)	(17) Alpha Crucis 33/1, Building up a very good record at Goodwood, winning over 9f and 1m there on heavy ground last autumn. Ended his campaign with a respectable fourth of 17 over 1¼m here. Fourth in this on last year's reappearance but he's unlikely to get the testing ground which suits him so well this time. Two heavy-ground wins at Goodwood last autumn; may need testing ground to make an impact.
9th	18 9th (18) (11/1 -57%) Native Warrior	11 11/1(-57%)	(18) Native Warrior 11/1, Placed in Britannia at Royal Ascot (first home stands' side) and a 9f Glorious Goodwood handicap last summer. Disappointed over C&D at the St Leger meeting on his final start, but he's the type to bounce back and make his mark in some good handicaps in 2025 having been gelded. Ran well at top summer meetings last year and this 4yo retains considerable potential.
10th	6 10th (6) (28/1 -40%) Apiarist	28 28/1(-40%)	(6) Apiarist 28/1, Has had a productive time on AW this winter, winning for a third time when getting on top towards the finish over 7f at Southwell last month. First 2 wins came over 1m. Plenty of good runs on turf last summer. Carries a 5 lb penalty. Has thrived on AW this winter; needs to transfer improvement back to turf (1-12 on grass).
11th	2 11th (2) (18/1 +45%) Sean	18 18/1(+45%)	(2) Sean 18/1, Posted some smart handicap performances in Britain last year and arrives fit from a couple of creditable efforts in Dubai this year. Not obviously well handicapped, though. Second of 16 in Meydan handicap two starts ago and that form entitles him to respect.
12th	10 12th (10) (16/1 -33%) Toimy Son	16 16/1(-33%)	(10) Toimy Son 16/1, Chose a good day to open his account for this yard with a 2-length win in valuable Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood last August. Even better form when third of 31 in Cambridgeshire in September and also a sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot final start. Respected for stable which won this in 2023. Enjoyed very solid handicap campaign last term (won Golden Mile) and he's an e-w player.
13th	13 13th (13) (33/1 -50%) Mr Professor	33 33/1(-50%)	(13) Mr Professor 33/1, Better than ever when winning this on his heavy-ground reappearance last year. Nowhere near that level in 3 subsequent starts in 2024 and opposable with ground conditions unlikely to be anywhere near as testing as 12 months ago. Won this 12 months ago; down the field on next three starts but he's not written off.
14th	21 14th (21) (40/1 +20%) Dashing Darcey	40 40/1(+20%)	(21) Dashing Darcey 40/1, Developed into a useful handicapper at around 1m in a solid 3-y-o campaign for Roger Varian. New connections went to 110,000 gns to acquire him last autumn. Consistent and progressive for Roger Varian last year; career best needed on stable debut.
15th	4 15th (4) (11/2 +8%) Thunder Run	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(4) Thunder Run 11/2, Very promising individual who was having only the fifth start of his career when landing a valuable 1m handicap at the York Ebor meeting (good to firm). Shaped well again when fourth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, heavy) in October. Surely more to come from him in 2025. Gets the vote. Three wins from his six starts; may well evolve into something better than a handicapper.
16th	5 16th (5) (33/1 +0%) Two Tempting	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Two Tempting 33/1, Enjoyed a fine 2024, winning 5 times around 1m. Creditable fifth of 12 in the Lincoln Trial on Wolverhampton reappearance but probably now too high in the weights to win a race as competitive as this. Five wins last year; this 6yo needs to be better than ever today but is not ruled out.
17th	12 17th (12) (28/1 +30%) Fantastic Fox	28 28/1(+30%)	(12) Fantastic Fox 28/1, Has notched creditable placed efforts over 1m on AW in recent months. Not disgraced in some good handicaps on turf last summer but his record points to him being slightly more effective on artificial surfaces. Suspicion he's best on AW but some pretty good turf form last year; each-way possibilities.
18th	11 18th (11) (10/1 +38%) Whip Cracker	10 10/1(+38%)	(11) Whip Cracker 10/1, Lightly-raced sort who was placed in a good 1¼m at Newbury last autumn and shaped well when length fourth of 12 in the Lincoln Trial on his Wolverhampton (8.6f) reappearance, caught further back than ideal. One to bear in mind. Well backed when close fourth on AW return; lightly raced and could be capable of better.
19th	9 19th (9) (12/1 +0%) Lattam	12 12/1(+0%)	(9) Lattam 12/1, Good second to Mr Professor in this on last year's reappearance and added to his fine record in the mud when second of 20 in the Balmoral at Ascot in October. Goes well fresh but would only be of serious interest if rain eases the ground. Runner-up in this last year on reappearance; his best turf form is on soft going.
20th	8 20th (8) (40/1 -82%) Orne	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) Orne 40/1, Useful performer who was a Group 3 winner at 2 and also placed at listed/Group level last spring. Lost his form at the end of 2024 and goes without the headgear he wore on his final 6 outings last year on this reappearance and handicap debut. Poor end to last season and best form is at 6f, but in top hands and dangerous to discount.
21st	20 21st (20) (80/1 +0%) Beringer	80 80/1(+0%)	(20) Beringer 80/1, Smart handicapper in 2019 but has seen the track only 4 times since. Well held in a 1m Newbury handicap in May 2023 and absent again since. Given a chance by the handicapper but can still only watch. Well handicapped on old form but this 10yo returns from another absence with lots to prove.
22nd	22 22nd (22) (14/1 +30%) Old Cock	14 14/1(+30%)	(22) Old Cock 14/1, Rapidly developed into a useful performer last year, winning 3 of 6 starts. Respectable fourth at York final start. This low-mileage 4-y-o could easily have more to offer in 2025. 4yo who has won three of his six races and is open to further improvement this year.

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15:35 Doncaster (Class 2) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

William Haggas has won this prestigious contest twice and he looks to have an ideal type this time around in GODWINSON, who may not be the most consistent but is very capable on his day. Runner-up in the Spring Cup at Newbury to begin last season before scoring at Goodwood in August, he remains unexposed for a five-year-old and is taken to go very close. A taking winner of a valuable handicap at York on his penultimate start, Thunder Run has the potential to win a race like this, while the same may be said of the well-bred Midnight Gun, who is the choice of James Doyle. Recent Irish Lincoln winner Orandi is expected to be thereabouts, along with last year's runner-up Lattam.

The Karl Burke stable plundered wins in the Ayr Gold Cup and Cambridgeshire last autumn and this increasingly powerful yard has a good chance of more big handicap success courtesy of THUNDER RUN and Native Warrior. The former travelled like one still on a good mark when faring best of those ridden close up in the Balmoral at Ascot and is preferred. Midnight Gun, an ownermate of Native Warrior, Whip Cracker and Toimy Son, whose yard won this in 2023, complete the shortlist.

Having been the only runner to threaten a Godolphin hotpot in a big-field handicap at Meydan last month, SEAN (nap) earns the vote.

16:10 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/4 +100%) Bedouin Prince	1.75 7/4(+100%)	(1) Bedouin Prince 7/4, Ghaiyyath colt who showed plenty of ability as he all but justified his considerable strength in the betting first time out at Kempton (8f) back in November, headed well inside final 1f. The third that day has won since and he's open to progress. Heads up in trip with a first-time hood applied. Evens favourite when narrowly denied by a Ralph Beckett newcomer at Kempton.
2	11 2nd (11) (9/2 +47%) The Cursor	4.5 9/2(+47%)	(11) The Cursor 9/2, 400,000 gns yearling, Frankel colt who looked badly in need of the experience and never got involved when fifth of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (10f, soft) on debut in October. Clearly thought capable of better, it would be no surprise to see him prove a different proposition. Well held at Newmarket last October but went off at just 7-2 and the ground was soft.
4	6 4th (6) (28/1 -56%) Kuredu King	28 28/1(-56%)	(6) Kuredu King 28/1, 300,000 gns yearling, Churchill colt who had excuses here on debut back in October but finished well held the following month at Newcastle (8f). Upped further in trip and also gelded but he looks a stable lesser light. Insufficient promise last season to be of any great interest for now; has been gelded.
5th	7 5th (7) (25/1 -108%) Padre Bay	25 25/1(-108%)	(7) Padre Bay 25/1, Teofilo gelding who looked badly in need of the experience when third of 4 in novice at Wolverhampton (12.2f) on debut recently, the front pair already clear by the time he began to get the hang of things. First-time cheekpieces go on and he should have more to offer for his top yard. Weak 5-2 chance when only third of four runners at Wolverhampton two weeks ago.
6th	4 6th (4) (66/1 -65%) Chambers	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Chambers 66/1, Sent off a huge price but offered something to work on when fourth of 12 in novice at Bath (8f, soft) on debut in October. However, he went backwards from that effort back there (10.2f, heavy) 9 days later and hasn't been seen since. Two runs at Bath, showing promise; might be one for handicaps.
7th	12 7th (12) (40/1 -150%) Too Darn Seanie	40 40/1(-150%)	(12) Too Darn Seanie 40/1, Too Darn Hot gelding who showed ability despite proving very green when fifth of 8 in maiden at Chelmsford (10f) 3 weeks ago, hanging badly left in straight. No shock to see first-time blinkers applied and he's capable of better. Only fifth at Chelmsford (1m2f) but showed ability and should improve; now blinkered.
8th	8 8th (8) (14/1 -155%) Paratrooper	14 14/1(-155%)	(8) Paratrooper 14/1, Promise when runner-up in 5-runner novice at Wolverhampton (9.5f) on debut in February but failed to improve over 2f longer trip at Southwell later that month, still looking green under pressure. Handicaps after this may prove more his bag. Could pick up a maiden en route to handicaps and may have a fitness edge over some.
9th	2 9th (2) (100/1 +33%) Believe In Success	100 100/1(+33%)	(2) Believe In Success 100/1, Make Believe gelding who looked badly in need of the experience when a well-beaten eighth of 12 in a back-end novice at Newbury last year. Has since left Michael Wigham and he'll be big outsider once again. 200-1 when beaten 25l over 1m on heavy ground at Newbury last October; has changed yards.
10th	5 10th (5) (200/1 -33%) Jedhi Knight	200 200/1(-33%)	(5) Jedhi Knight 200/1, Little encouragement to glean from a couple of all-weather novices in recent weeks. Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this. Beaten in the region of 20l in his first two races and was behind Paratrooper in the first.

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16:10 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Denied by the narrowest of margins on debut at Kempton in November, BEDOUIN PRINCE is likely to improve for going up in trip and can strike for the powerful Charlie Appleby stable. Another open to progress on the back of a promising third at Southwell earlier in the month, Bouquet De Paris must enter calculations for a yard which has hit form of late. A well-bred colt by Zarak and owned by Amo Racing, Square Necker looks the pick of the newcomers.

A host in with chances but the verdict goes to BEDOUIN PRINCE, who all but justified his considerable strength in the betting first time out at Kempton back in November and Charlie Appleby's colt is open to improvement immediately stepped up in trip. Debutant Square Necker ticks plenty of boxes on paper, so he heads up the dangers representing powerful connections, with Andrew Balding's pair Bouquet de Paris and The Cursor both fancied to improve on their initial efforts, too.

Godolphin's BEDOUIN PRINCE only narrowly failed to justify market confidence at Kempton and he's bred for this longer distance.

16:45 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (22/1 +12%) Destinado	22 22/1(+12%)	(6) Destinado 22/1, C&D winner but he came in last of 8 in handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 17 days ago. Visor back on but he has plenty to prove at present. Eight wins last year included one over C&D; considered now below latest winning turf mark.
2	17 2nd (17) (10/3 +67%) Life On The Rocks	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(17) Life On The Rocks 10/3, A four-time 1m2f winner last year who comes here in good nick, second of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (10f) 4 days ago. Holds solid claims off the same mark. Winless on AW over the winter; now 12lb lower than when successful on latest turf run.
3	12 3rd (12) (11/1 +8%) Freddy Robinson	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Freddy Robinson 11/1, A fair and reliable 10f scorer on the Flat in 2024. Below par over hurdles of late but he still needs considering reverted to this sphere with cheekpieces refitted. Broke Flat duck over 1m2f (good to soft) last June; fit from hurdling; weights chance.
4	3 4th (3) (16/1 +60%) Annexation	16 16/1(+60%)	(3) Annexation 16/1, Ex-Irish 9.5f winner who comes here in decent nick for his current yard, fourth of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 15 days ago. One for the shortlist off an easing mark. Latest win over 1m1f at Gowran last spring; hasn't been cracking it on AW for new yard.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/2 +42%) Marioento	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(11) Marioento 7/2, Low-mileage son of Farhh who advanced his form when gaining a breakthrough win in 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 40 days ago. Can do better still, especially over this longer trip, so he's a big player on his turf debut. Lacks turf experience but improved to win latest AW start (extended 1m1f); should progress.
6th	9 6th (9) (40/1 -300%) Whatacracker	40 40/1(-300%)	(9) Whatacracker 40/1, A fair 11f winner in 2023 but lightly raced and largely well below par since. He's hard to make a case for despite a falling mark. Lightly raced since wide-margin 1m3f win in 2023; beaten fair way out on AW comeback.
7th	14 7th (14) (28/1 -12%) Kalikapour	28 28/1(-12%)	(14) Kalikapour 28/1, Ended 2024 with 1m4f Southwell victory for Roger Fell but he beat just two for his new yard in 14f handicap there 18 days ago. Has something to prove. Both wins on AW, 0-9 on turf; didn't stay 1m6f for new yard latest; up against it here too.
8th	16 8th (16) (33/1 -136%) Muhib	33 33/1(-136%)	(16) Muhib 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden who didn't enjoy the best of runs over 2f out when fourth of 7 in handicap at Newcastle (10f) 23 days ago. Can make his presence felt eased 1 lb. Two fair 1m2f runs in AW handicaps for this yard; may yet improve back on turf.
9th	1 9th (1) (11/1 -100%) Bulldog Spirit	11 11/1(-100%)	(1) Bulldog Spirit 11/1, Ended time with Rebecca Menzies on a low note but made a winning start for new yard in 11f Southwell handicap 10 days ago. Up 3 lb but he's not taken lightly despite the drop back in trip. Winner of his only course start; back to form with 1m3f AW win on yard debut last week.
4	4 \|U\| (4) (25/1 -25%) Monteria	25 25/1(-25%)	(4) Monteria 25/1, Ended 2024 in good nick without winning and he should strip fitter for his hurdling debut tenth at Taunton 19 days ago. Can give a good account. Good mark on past 1m2f form; not his old self in 2024; well held on recent hurdle debut.
10th	10 10th (10) (40/1 -186%) Rock Armour	40 40/1(-186%)	(10) Rock Armour 40/1, Got off the mark at Newcastle in February and didn't enjoy the clearest of passages when fifth of 7 there (10.2f) 23 days ago. Not ruled out in a change of headgear here. Matched best form when 1m2f winner at Newcastle in February; more to prove back on turf.
11th	18 11th (18) (33/1 -230%) Quick Away	33 33/1(-230%)	(18) Quick Away 33/1, Reliable sort and she gained a second win of 2025 in 8.5f classified event at Wolverhampton 12 days ago. Likely to be in the mix back in handicap company. Two AW wins this year at about 1m but stamina for this greater test is suspect.
12th	8 12th (8) (11/1 +8%) Book Of Life	11 11/1(+8%)	(8) Book Of Life 11/1, Resumed winning ways at Wolverhampton in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 9 in handicap at Lingfield (10f, AW) 29 days ago. Not discounted off an unchanged mark. Both wins on AW; 0-12 on turf but this first attempt at 1m2f on grass might work for him.
13th	5 13th (5) (6/1 +25%) Bashful	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Bashful 6/1, A fair 10f Flat winner who has enjoyed a fine recent spell over hurdles, scoring twice. Must enter calculations back in this sphere. Four Flat wins in 2023; subsequent wins hurdling, latest two in February; favourable mark.
14th	7 14th (7) (12/1 -9%) Aim For The Moon	12 12/1(-9%)	(7) Aim For The Moon 12/1, Resumed from 9 weeks off with a good second of 12 in handicap at Kempton (12f) 45 days ago. Very much one to consider nudged up 1 lb. Won on first 1m2f attempt; has not gone on from that and slow starts can be an issue.
15th	13 15th (13) (50/1 +0%) Bizarre Law	50 50/1(+0%)	(13) Bizarre Law 50/1, It's now 19 runs since his last win in 2022 and he came in last of 8 in handicap at Southwell (11.1f) 25 days ago. Others are much preferred. Long spell of modest results for two yards; of more interest when the ground dries out.
16th	2 16th (2) (66/1 -136%) Arctic Fox	66 66/1(-136%)	(2) Arctic Fox 66/1, Dual winner at Haydock in 2022 who was in good form when last seen out last summer. Needs to hit the ground running after 8 months off. Mixed results since two Haydock wins in summer 2022; up against it on first run since July.
17th	15 17th (15) (10/1 -82%) Waistcoat	10 10/1(-82%)	(15) Waistcoat 10/1, A fair 1m maiden for Richard Hannon in the first half of 2024. Gelded/off 6 months but he failed to justify support for new stable when sixth of 8 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap last month. Remains the type to do better back up in trip though. Maiden; minor handicap form for both yards and stamina is far from assured over new trip.
18th	19 18th (19) (40/1 -43%) Stoic Syd	40 40/1(-43%)	(19) Stoic Syd 40/1, 20/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 10 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f) 2 days ago. Has work to do from out of the handicap. Two AW wins at 1m in 2024 but a weak finisher beyond that sort of trip and 5lb wrong today.

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16:45 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

FREDDY ROBINSON was a consistent performer on the level during 2024 and arrives here with fitness guaranteed after a spell over hurdles. His rider's 7lb allowance will certainly help in what appears to be a competitive event for the grade. Bashful's recent hurdles form gives him strong credentials, while others for the shortlist include Muhib, Rock Armour and Life On The Rocks.

Lots with chances but the vote goes to MARIOENTO who took his form up a notch when getting off the mark at Wolverhampton last month and looks open to further progress now he steps up further in trip. Life On The Rocks is weighted to go well and could emerge as the chief threat to George Boughey's lightly-raced son of Farhh, with Waistcoat, Bulldog Spirit, Aim For The Moon and Bashful all in the picture too in this very open handicap.

The AW doesn't work for LIFE ON THE ROCKS but his turf mark has fallen in tandem with his AW one and he's interesting back on grass.

17:20 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	18 1st (18) (9/1 -38%) Run Of Luck	9 9/1(-38%)	(18) Run Of Luck 9/1, Opened account at fifth attempt when taking Bath handicap (10.2f) in September and backed that up with creditable third of 13 over same C&D 16 days later. Remains low mileage and warrants respect on return to action. 1 lb out of the weights. Did well in turf handicaps last autumn; unexposed 4yo; player if fully primed.
2	17 2nd (17) (7/1 -8%) Letmeseethecolts	7 7/1(-8%)	(17) Letmeseethecolts 7/1, Off the mark at Southwell (11.1f) in January and back to that sort of form when third of 6 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f) 25 days ago. Merits consideration. 1m3f AW win in January; fair third latest; should go well back on turf.
3	14 3rd (14) (28/1 -75%) Distinction	28 28/1(-75%)	(14) Distinction 28/1, Scored 4 times in 2024 but has been more miss than hit thus far this year and makes limited appeal. Three turf wins last summer but recent AW form has been respectable at best.
4	16 4th (16) (10/1 -11%) Corsican Caper	10 10/1(-11%)	(16) Corsican Caper 10/1, Course winner who ran with credit when third of 8 in handicap at Southwell (12.1f) 14 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Drop back in trip isn't ideal. though. No significant impact on AW lately but won on turf off 8lb higher last autumn.
5th	11 5th (11) (16/1 -14%) Powerful Response	16 16/1(-14%)	(11) Powerful Response 16/1, Ended 2024 with a couple of good efforts at Newcastle but has run poorly twice since. Others more convincing. Ended 2024 with two close calls over 1m2f at Newcastle but well held both starts this year.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -67%) Laser Focus	20 20/1(-67%)	(6) Laser Focus 20/1, Three wins from 12 runs last year but hasn't beaten a rival home in a trio of starts in 2025. Struggled on AW lately but he's better on turf; could revive.
7th	10 7th (10) (14/1 +0%) Young Fire	14 14/1(+0%)	(10) Young Fire 14/1, Well below best in all 3 starts on AW this year and remains to be seen if return to turf sees him in a better light. Cheekpieces back on. Struggled on AW this year but now 10lb below the mark he defied on turf last autumn.
8th	3 8th (3) (40/1 -21%) The Ganges	40 40/1(-21%)	(3) The Ganges 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden who struggled to get involved on handicap bow at Newcastle when last seen in November. 26 days. Has something to prove on turf debut. All four starts AW, finishing well held on handicap debut in November; can only be watched.
9th	12 9th (12) (10/1 +60%) Sisterandbrother	10 10/1(+60%)	(12) Sisterandbrother 10/1, Back to winning ways at Wolverhampton in January but not been in same form either start since. Others more persuasive. First AW win in January but below par twice since.
10th	2 10th (2) (25/1 -108%) Chillhi	25 25/1(-108%)	(2) Chillhi 25/1, Not scored since 2022 and hasn't offered enough in recent starts to suggest his turn is near again. Has generally struggled on the Flat and over hurdles since last May.
11th	8 11th (8) (7/2 +59%) Miners Gamble	3.5 7/2(+59%)	(8) Miners Gamble 7/2, Fit from a couple of hurdles starts this winter and returns to the Flat just 4 lb above his last winning mark. Respected. Placed over C&D last autumn and third in two recent hurdle races; should be competitive.
12th	15 12th (15) (33/1 -65%) Straya	33 33/1(-65%)	(15) Straya 33/1, Still looking for first success and was disappointing at Wolverhampton when last seen in October. Unplaced in all 13 starts, so needs improvement from somewhere back from 156 days off.
13th	7 13th (7) (16/1 +52%) See Paris	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) See Paris 16/1, Offered little in 4 starts for Ivan Furtado and remains to be seen if switch to new yard sparks a revival in form. Struggled on AW lately; change of stable and return to turf need to spark a revival.
14th	1 14th (1) (12/1 -9%) Phone Tag	12 12/1(-9%)	(1) Phone Tag 12/1, Back to winning ways at Chelmsford City (10f) in January. Not in quite same form when fifth of 9 in handicap at Newcastle (10.2f) since but remains feasibly treated back on turf. AW win in January; freshened up since lesser run later that month; turf winner.
15th	13 15th (13) (14/1 -75%) Night Bear	14 14/1(-75%)	(13) Night Bear 14/1, Won on turf (off 1 lb higher) at Brighton last summer and arrives on back of good second of 5 in handicap at Newcastle (12.4f, 7/1) 19 days ago. One for shortlist. Arrives in form from AW and 1lb below the mark he defied at Brighton last summer.
16th	4 16th (4) (66/1 -100%) Right Now	66 66/1(-100%)	(4) Right Now 66/1, No show in a couple of hurdle starts for current yard and is likely best watched on first start on level since 2023. Decent Flat form earlier in career but well held in two recent hurdle runs for new yard.
17th	9 17th (9) (22/1 -100%) Kingmont	22 22/1(-100%)	(9) Kingmont 22/1, Winner at Kempton on second start but hasn't managed to kick on in handicaps since, including tried in hood at Lingfield last month. AW maiden win last spring but has found it tougher in handicaps since.
18th	5 18th (5) (9/2 -13%) Rainwater	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Rainwater 9/2, Off the mark at Wolverhampton in November and made the frame all 5 starts since, latest when respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Chelmsford City (10f, 3/1) 58 days ago, not ideally placed. Likely player. In consistent form on AW this winter; just as good on turf; likely to go well again.

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17:20 Doncaster (Class 5) 10f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

RUN OF LUCK stepped forward on his three appearances in handicap company last season, which included a victory at Bath in September, and the four-year-old has the potential for further improvement on just his seventh career outing. Letmeseethecolts is a key player dropping back in trip along with the consistent Rainwater, who may have more to offer returning to turf.

Preference is for RAINWATER, who has aquitted himself well on both starts this year and has the assistance of promising claimer Warren Fentiman. Letmeseethecolts and Miners Gamble head the list of dangers in an open-looking finale.

The most solid option is RAINWATER, who arrives on the back of a series of solid AW efforts.

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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