Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Saturday 26th October 2024
There were 44 Races on Saturday 26th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Kelso, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 26th October 2024
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(7) La Bellota 13/2, Posted much his best effort when close second in Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f) last month. Not been at same level since but return to 6f a plus and will be a player if first-time blinkers have desired effect. Yet to win but went close in 6f Group 2 last month; fourth in Group 3 latest; blinkers on.
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2nd (4) (10/3 +0%) Diego Ventura
3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(4) Diego Ventura 10/3, Promising sort who found further improvement when second of 6 in Somerville Tattersall Stakes at Newmarket (7f, heavy) 30 days ago. Drop back in trip should suit and holds strong claims. Won first two over 6f and second in 7f G3 latest; starts slowly but lots to like otherwise.
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3rd (3) (5/4 +69%) Bounty
1.25
5/4(+69%)
(3) Bounty 5/4, Backed up encouraging debut effort when taking 11-runner maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 2/9) 13 days ago, driven clear. This is tougher but he is entitled to plenty of respect given connections. Easy winner of 6f Naas maiden 13 days ago; definitely more to come.
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4th (1) (12/1 -20%) Francisco's Piece
12
12/1(-20%)
(1) Francisco's Piece 12/1, Useful colt. Winner at Chantilly in June. Posted another creditable effort, in first-time cheekpieces, when third of 12 to Une Pointure in listed race at Deauville (5.5f, heavy, 43/10) 5 days ago. Should give another good account. Useful and in form but probably vulnerable under a penalty for a French Listed win in June.
5
5th (5) (15/2 -15%) Fast Track Harry
7.5
15/2(-15%)
(5) Fast Track Harry 15/2, Made a winning start in 13-runner maiden at Newbury (6f, good to soft) 36 days ago, running on. Should improve and is one for shortlist.. Form of 6f Newbury debut win has been boosted by the second; very promising.
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6th (6) (20/1 -25%) King's Call
20
20/1(-25%)
(6) King's Call 20/1, Useful colt who found improvement when very good second of 10 in nursery at York (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Not out of things. Good second in York nursery but held in Listed/Group races before that.
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7th (8) (33/1 -106%) Shadow Army
33
33/1(-106%)
(8) Shadow Army 33/1, Yet to add to York debut success in 4 subsequent starts and needs to bounce back from a poor effort at Ripon last time. Gelded since last run. Useful Group form this summer but ran poorly at Ripon latest (gelded since).
2
8th (2) (8/1 -100%) Arctic Voyage
8
8/1(-100%)
(2) Arctic Voyage 8/1, Left debut form well behind when taking 10-runner novice at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy, 3/1) 17 days ago, easily. More on plate here but remains open to improvement. Ready winner over 6f on heavy at Nottingham this month; can make an impact at higher level.
13:30 Doncaster Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
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Aidan O'Brien hasn't landed this since 2021 but he looks to hold solid claims with Bounty, who cruised to success at Naas recently having rattled the crossbar on his racecourse debut. However, preference is for DIEGO VENTURA. The son of Mehmas didn't quite see out 7f in the Tattersalls Stakes last month, but he'll appreciate the return to sprinting and is fancied to get back on track. La Bellota has yet to open his account but has some notable performances to his name, including a narrow second in the Mill Reef.
Preference is for DIEGO VENTURA, who took his form up a notch when second in a Newmarket Group 3 last month and should benefit from this speedier test. Fast Track Harry and Bounty are feared most.
Although his tendency to miss the break is a slight worry, DIEGO VENTURA ran cracker in a Newmarket Group 3 last time and get the nod.
(6) Cover Up 10/1, Won 3 on the bounce on the AW during the winter and fifth in big 5f handicaps at Glorious at Goodwood and York in August. However, looked held even before he was hampered in the Portland here (5.6f, good) last time and the forecast slow ground is a worry where this 4-y-o is concerned. Dual AW winner in February; form has plateaued on turf; others appeal more.
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2nd (12) (5/1 +50%) Jer Batt
5
5/1(+50%)
(12) Jer Batt 5/1, Done little wrong this year save for a below-par effort at Southwell in August, shaping much better than the bare result in a big York handicap (6f, soft) a fortnight ago (travelling as well as any but endured a torrid run through). Major player back at the minimum trip. 6f stretched his stamina last time; consistent at 5f; major player under Oisin Murphy.
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3rd (14) (9/1 +44%) Solar Aclaim
9
9/1(+44%)
(14) Solar Aclaim 9/1, Relished the testing conditions when regaining the winning thread at Goodwood in September. Followed that effort with another good one at Salisbury but he proved a let-down when only sixth behind Woolhampton at Nottingham recently. Followed two good runs with a poor one at Nottingham and needs to put that well behind him.
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4th (9) (5/1 +29%) Venture Capital
5
5/1(+29%)
(9) Venture Capital 5/1, Dual winner at 2 yrs and in good heart in recent months, winning at Ayr and over this C&D, plus placed twice at Ascot. Shade more will be needed if he's to take this but couldn't rule out all the same. Has thrived since dropped to sprint trips, winning twice and third at Ascot; shortlisted.
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5th (8) (22/1 +33%) Walbank
22
22/1(+33%)
(8) Walbank 22/1, Successful at Meydan at the turn of the year and creditable fourth back on these shores at Goodwood in July. However, he hasn't shone in 3 subsequent starts and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Unplaced since Meydan win but better signs last time; has possibilities from falling mark.
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6th (17) (50/1 -317%) Je Ne Sais Quoi
50
50/1(-317%)
(17) Je Ne Sais Quoi 50/1, Opened her account for current yard in 8-runner handicap at Ripon (5f, firm) on latest start in August but she's effectively 10 lb higher in the weights here, in what is a much stronger race. Career-best RPR on only second start for yard when scoring at Ripon; out of the handicap.
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7th (5) (22/1 +12%) The Bell Conductor
22
22/1(+12%)
(5) The Bell Conductor 22/1, Winner of 5f handicaps at Southwell and Pontefract earlier this year, and added another to his CV when narrowly scoring at Chester (6f, good to firm) at the end of August. Failed to land a blow in a valuable York handicap recently, though, and likely to come up short once again. Chester winner; not disgraced at York next time; likely to be thereabouts.
13
8th (13) (66/1 -65%) Tinto
66
66/1(-65%)
(13) Tinto 66/1, Has again paid his way this season with victories in a couple of 6f Thirsk handicaps. However, he has failed to make an impact on his last 2 starts and he's likely to find a few too good here, too. Two Thirsk wins this year but last two runs have been poor; on the back burner for now.
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9th (1) (14/1 -133%) Blue Storm
14
14/1(-133%)
(1) Blue Storm 14/1, Useful colt who landed 3-y-o "Dash" at Epsom prior to a fine second in big-field Royal Ascot handicap. Firmly back on track when arriving late on the scene to strike at Haydock (5f, heavy) last time and while more will be needed off this 5 lb higher mark, he has to enter calculations. Big improver in last 12 months; led final 1f at Haydock last time; high on the list again.
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10th (4) (9/1 +10%) Vintage Clarets
9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Vintage Clarets 9/1, Right back to form of late, hitting the target in deep-ground 5f handicaps at Chester and Catterick either side of a a good second at Ascot. Third to Aberama Gold in this race 12 months ago and bold show likely off the same mark this time round. Has hit top form; Catterick winner last week; third here last year; should go well again.
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11th (16) (4/1 +43%) Aberama Gold
4
4/1(+43%)
(16) Aberama Gold 4/1, Winless since landing this race 12 months ago but, on the upside, he has slipped to a very appealing mark and again wasn't to best effect when 2¼ lengths fourth to Vintage Clarets at Catterick last weekend. Conditions won't be a problem and it's not hard to envisage a bold show from this 7-y-o. Last year's winner, now much lower in weights; better than result last time; tempting.
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12th (2) (11/1 +45%) Pilgrim
11
11/1(+45%)
(2) Pilgrim 11/1, His rivals didn't see which way he went at Musselburgh in June and duly followed up when proving ½-length too strong for Blue Storm in a big-field Royal Ascot handicap (5f, good to firm) 20 days later. Poorly drawn at York next time but no real excuses at Ayr latest and he needs to bounce back. Edged out Blue Storm at Royal Ascot but two runs since have been below par.
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13th (15) (33/1 +0%) Good Earth
33
33/1(+0%)
(15) Good Earth 33/1, Bagged handicaps at Newmarket/Sandown in August and wasn't far off registering another success at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) late last month. Best to overlook recent York run (poorly drawn) but others make more appeal all the same. Scuppered by the draw at York last time; arrived there in good form; not without hope.
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14th (7) (22/1 -100%) Woolhampton
22
22/1(-100%)
(7) Woolhampton 22/1, Notched fourth success of 2024 when coming from off the pace to land a heavy-ground 5f Nottingham handicap in decisive fashion 10 days ago. That represented a career-best and while more will be needed up 5 lb in this stronger race, she's not discounted. Likeable filly; fourth 4yo win came at Nottingham last time; up 5lb and this is warmer.
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15th (11) (16/1 +0%) Designer
16
16/1(+0%)
(11) Designer 16/1, Latest win was gained off 1 lb higher at York in August 2023 and stepped up on below par belated reappearance display on the Knavesmire when fifth of 10 in the Haydock handicap won by Blue Storm last month. Still, she looks vulnerable here. Runner-up in this race in 2022; encouraging fifth last time; interesting contender.
14:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
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Only a tentative vote can go to VINTAGE CLARETS. Second at Ascot before gaining compensation at Catterick a fortnight later, that performance was a career best, so a subsequent 4lb rise in the handicap does not look overly harsh. With conditions to suit and from a favourable draw, he could follow up. Aberama Gold finished fourth in behind the selection that day but he's 3lb better off and may well close the gap. Blue Storm was raised 5lb for a narrow Haydock success and, while not ruled out, Nottingham scorer Woolhampton could be a bigger threat.
ABERAMA GOLD faces a bigger field than he did when accounting for nine rivals in the 2023 renewal of this handicap, but he's significantly lower in the weights this time round and is appealing having again shaped well behind Vintage Clarets at Catterick last time. He may have most to fear from Jer Batt, who is of strong interest back at 5f, while top-weight Blue Storm should have a part to play, along with the aforementioned Vintage Clarets.
Last year's winner Aberama Gold is tempting but preference is for the 2022 runner-up DESIGNER who shaped well at Haydock last time.
(4) Hotazhell 11/1, Gained a second pattern success of his career when battling well to see off Tennessee Stud in the Group 2 Beresford at the Curragh (1m, good) 4 weeks ago. Very likeable but he'll need to improve again if he's to follow up in what looks a really good renewal. Group 3 and Group 2 winner; tough sort who is progressing nicely; could have part to play.
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2nd (2) (15/8 +53%) Delacroix
1.875
15/8(+53%)
(2) Delacroix 15/8, Dubawi colt who has improved from run to run, showing determination to see off the game Stanhope Gardens in the Group 3 Autumn Stakes at Newmarket (1m, soft) 14 days ago. Big player for stable seeking a twelfth win in this. Neck win in Group 3 Autumn Stakes last time; could have more left in the tank for top yard.
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3rd (8) (3/1 +14%) Wimbledon Hawkeye
3
3/1(+14%)
(8) Wimbledon Hawkeye 3/1, Kameko colt who chased home The Lion In Winter in the Acomb at York before proving 1½ lengths too strong for Royal Playwright in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) 4 weeks ago. Likely capable of even better and the one to beat. Won the Group 2 Royal Lodge in good style and holds leading claims today.
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4th (7) (11/1 +31%) Seaplane
11
11/1(+31%)
(7) Seaplane 11/1, Impressive when getting off the mark at the third time of asking in 7f Newmarket maiden (soft) 4 weeks ago, pulling 4½ lengths clear. Tongue tied first time now stepping up to 1m. More to come from him. Easily made all in Newmarket maiden last month on third start; open to further improvement.
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5th (1) (8/1 +0%) Anno Domini
8
8/1(+0%)
(1) Anno Domini 8/1, 525,000 gns breeze-up buy who looked a very good prospect when winning novices at Newbury (6.5f, good to firm) and Sandown (7f, good) over the summer. Takes a big jump in class but he has the potential for significant improvement for last year's winning yard. 2-2 (novices); others have more substance to form but he could have lots more to offer.
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6th (3) (10/1 -100%) Detain
10
10/1(-100%)
(3) Detain 10/1, Has looked a colt of considerable promise when winning a pair of 7f novices at Kempton. It'll be very interesting to see how he fares now pitched into a Group 1 for his turf debut. 2-2; half-brother to St Leger 2nd Arrest; it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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7th (5) (16/1 -14%) Nebras
16
16/1(-14%)
(5) Nebras 16/1, Half-brother to connections' Nashwa who made a winning start to his career in a 1m Newmarket maiden earlier this month. Very much in at the deep end 3 weeks on but there's definitely more to come. Won on recent debut at Newmarket and this half-brother to Nashwa has lots of potential.
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8th (6) (8/1 +43%) Royal Playwright
8
8/1(+43%)
(6) Royal Playwright 8/1, Yet another in this line-up with a very progressive profile, looking well suited by the step to 1m when 1½ lengths second of 7 to Wimbledon Hawkeye in Royal Lodge at Newmarket (good to soft) 28 days ago. The type to go on improving. Second to Wimbledon Hawkeye in the Royal Lodge and can give another good account.
14:40 Doncaster Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow
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Charlie Appleby landed this 12 months ago with Ancient Wisdom and he'll be hopeful Anno Domini can repeat the dose. The unbeaten colt has a bit to find on official figures but he's certain to progress further and must be respected. Detain is another who bids to maintain an unblemished record following an impressive win at Kempton, but this might be between Delacroix and WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE. The former, a game winner of the Autumn Stakes a fortnight ago, is Aidan O'Brien's sole representative this season and that could be a tip in itself. However, James Owen's colt bumped into the likeable The Lion In Winter in the Acomb before recording a commanding victory in the Royal Lodge at Newmarket, so he is preferred.
WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE looks capable of even better and can become the first since Elm Park in 2014 to complete the Royal Lodge/Futurity double. Aidan O'Brien has an outstanding record in this (11 wins) so his recent Autumn Stakes winner Delacroix rates an obvious danger. Anno Domini and Detain have been very impressive when winning both their starts in novices and are fascinating contenders in what looks a really strong renewal.
Having run a mighty race when runner-up in the Acomb, WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE impressed in the Royal Lodge last time and can follow up.
(10) Laafi 33/1, Back from a break with a creditable fourth to Mustazeed at Newbury (1¼m, soft) last month but needs to shrug off a disappointing run at Nottingham since. Blinkered first time. Underwhelming in light campaign this season but on a dangerous mark and blinkers may help.
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2nd (1) (66/1 -164%) Iron Lion
66
66/1(-164%)
(1) Iron Lion 66/1, C&D novice winner on heavy in 2023. Has progressed into a useful handicapper this year, winning 3 times, the latest at Ripon (1½m, good) in July. His last 2 efforts haven't been the best, though. Three handicap wins this year but has gone off the boil the last twice; has to bounce back.
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3rd (6) (14/1 -56%) Stressfree
14
14/1(-56%)
(6) Stressfree 14/1, Several good efforts in defeat prior to resuming winning ways at Chester (1¼m, soft) in September. Good runner-up efforts at Leicester and York (couple of these behind) since. Looks sure to give another good account if a wide stall doesn't prove too big an inconvenience. In fine form this autumn and has run well over C&D on both visits here; one to consider.
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4th (5) (16/1 -33%) Alpha Crucis
16
16/1(-33%)
(5) Alpha Crucis 16/1, Building up a very good record at Goodwood, winning over 9f and 1m there on heavy ground in recent weeks. Another 4 lb higher now and needs to show he's as effective at other venues. Has won at Goodwood the last twice and he ran well in the Lincoln here in March; respected.
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5th (4) (22/1 -22%) Mr Alan
22
22/1(-22%)
(4) Mr Alan 22/1, Useful sort who goes well in the mud but he was only a respectable fourth when bidding to land a hat-trick of wins in the same 1¼m handicap at Nottingham 10 days ago. Others boast stronger claims in this very competitive event. Runs off last winning mark and tends to come good in the autumn; not discounted.
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6th (16) (13/2 +46%) City Of Delight
6.5
13/2(+46%)
(16) City Of Delight 13/2, Progressed at a rate of knots in handicaps on turf in the summer, extending his winning sequence to 4 when landing 10-runner Goodwood handicap (1¼m, soft) at the end of August. Only raised another 2 lb for that and should make a bold bid for 5 in a row. Completed 4-timer at Goodwood latest; higher grade here but could still have more to offer.
13
7th (13) (28/1 +0%) Lyric
28
28/1(+0%)
(13) Lyric 28/1, Won 8-runner maiden at Windsor (1¼m, good to soft) in April but has struggled in a Goodwood listed race and 1½m course handicap in just 2 outings since. Still early days but others arrive with more pressing claims. Soundly beaten here on handicap debut but may have needed the run; remains lightly raced.
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8th (17) (28/1 -40%) Afloat
28
28/1(-40%)
(17) Afloat 28/1, In fine form at Yarmouth this autumn, including an 11.5f win this month. Creditable second of 7 there since but jumps from a Class 5 to a Class 2 here. In good form at Yarmouth lately; different course & tougher race today, but not discounted.
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9th (8) (5/2 +58%) The Reverend
2.5
5/2(+58%)
(8) The Reverend 5/2, Progressive son of Lope de Vega who was an impressive winner on his 1½m Ascot handicap debut in September. Seemingly just stretched by 1¾m at York a couple of weeks ago and capable of resuming his progression back down significantly in trip with Ryan Moore taking the ride. Only 4th of 7 at York but lightly raced and this drop back in trip is well worth exploring.
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10th (3) (16/1 -14%) Terwada
16
16/1(-14%)
(3) Terwada 16/1, Cracking first attempt at 1¼m when going down only to a progressive 3-y-o (pair clear) at Yarmouth at the end of August. Raised 5 lb but he is unexposed at this trip. Clear with unexposed Godolphin winner at Yarmouth last time and he's not ruled out..
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11th (11) (8/1 +20%) Primo Lara
8
8/1(+20%)
(11) Primo Lara 8/1, New Bay gelding who has taken off since handicapping, comfortably defying a 5 lb rise for Chelmsford when quickening clear at York (1¼m, good) in May. Not seen since but looked capable of even better and he showed promise on heavy ground at 2. Made it 2-2 in handicaps with ready win at York in May; a 9lb rise may not stop him.
12
12th (12) (16/1 +11%) Have Secret
16
16/1(+11%)
(12) Have Secret 16/1, Winless since juvenile days but hard to knock his consistency, finishing a respectable fifth of 13 to Bolster (Stressfree second) at York (1¼m, soft) a fortnight ago. Placed off higher marks a few times this season and is not ruled out each-way.
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13th (7) (14/1 -65%) Mustazeed
14
14/1(-65%)
(7) Mustazeed 14/1, C&D winner who revels in the mud and was better than ever when landing a Newbury Class 2 (1¼m, soft) last month, seeing off recent York scorer Bolster. The outside stall may prove a bigger issue than a 6 lb rise. Won in good style at Newbury and 6lb rise isn't harsh; in-form Kaiya Fraser removes 3lb.
9
14th (9) (28/1 +0%) Euchen Glen
28
28/1(+0%)
(9) Euchen Glen 28/1, Admirable veteran who is still capable of very useful form, as he demonstrated when striking at Ayr (13f, good to firm) in June. Creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at York (1¼m, soft) 14 days ago but Stressfree was ahead in second. Probably vulnerable for win purposes again. 11yo but has run well several times this year and he might not be far away.
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15th (15) (5/1 +50%) Promethean
5
5/1(+50%)
(15) Promethean 5/1, Useful maiden who has shaped well when in the frame in handicaps at Newmarket and over C&D on his last two starts, caught further back than ideal each time. One of 2 very interesting contenders from his stable. Creditable fourth over C&D last month when the race wasn't run to suit; player.
14
16th (14) (12/1 -20%) Shadow Of War
12
12/1(-20%)
(14) Shadow Of War 12/1, Promising individual who got off the mark at the third time of asking in a 1¼m Nottingham novice in August 2023. Looked the type to go on to better things but hasn't been seen since. The betting should help guide to expectations. Absent since winning in August 2023 but well bred and has potential off opening mark.
2
17th (2) (40/1 -82%) Killybegs Warrior
40
40/1(-82%)
(2) Killybegs Warrior 40/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2023 but he did shape well when third of 9 at Pontefract (1¼m, good to soft) 30 days ago, losing momentum at a crucial stage when hampered by a loose horse. Well handicapped. On 15-race losing run but has dropped down the weights and was third at Pontefract latest.
15:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
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The progressive CITY OF DELIGHT had the reopposing Alpha Crucis (fourth) and Mustazeed (fifth) comfortably behind when scoring at Goodwood in August, and David Menusier's charge can continue his winning run with jockey William Buick a positive booking. Not beaten far in a valuable handicap at York last time out, Stressfree is a leading contender, along with The Reverend, who has strong claims on his penultimate success at Ascot.
A cracking handicap. There's a feeling at least one of the progressive 3-y-os in this line-up will take another step forward, with the suggestion being CITY OF DELIGHT with the form of his latest Goodwood win boosted. The selection's stablemate Promethean was an eyecatcher in a C&D handicap at the St Leger meeting and is next on the list ahead of The Reverend. Stressfree and Killybegs Warrior may prove best of the older brigade.
Having flashed home for fourth in a steadily run race over C&D last month, PROMETHEAN can build on that if getting a proper gallop.
(6) Pellitory 7/2, Bagged a first success in novice at Yarmouth (7f) in August and has recorded very good efforts to be placed at Doncaster and York since. Can go well again. Yarmouth novice winner who has run really well the next twice and could be in the shake-up.
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2nd (7) (20/1 -82%) We Dare To Dream
20
20/1(-82%)
(7) We Dare To Dream 20/1, Related to a smart sprinter and built on previous promise when opening his account in 7f maiden at Haydock in September. More to come now switched to nurseries and looks appealing. Made all at Haydock last month on third start and every chance he'll continue to progress.
11
3rd (11) (40/1 -100%) Law Degree
40
40/1(-100%)
(11) Law Degree 40/1, Reliable sort who bagged nurseries at Beverley in July and Ripon (8f) in September. Recorded a solid third of 11 in 1m Nottingham nursery latest so is in the mix. 2-8 in nurseries but up in grade today against some unexposed sorts; may prove vulnerable.
10
4th (10) (20/1 +39%) Barry's Boy
20
20/1(+39%)
(10) Barry's Boy 20/1, Advanced his form on his nursery bow when third of 9 to Our Mighty Mo at Haydock (7.2f, heavy) 28 days ago. Not ruled out off an unchanged mark. Encouraging 3rd at Haydock on nursery debut; needs another step forward in this warm race.
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5th (4) (12/1 -9%) Bowen Island
12
12/1(-9%)
(4) Bowen Island 12/1, Fair maiden who made the frame for the fourth consecutive start when third of 9 to Eve's Boy in novice at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 37 days ago. Considered on his nursery debut. Has run well in defeat on all four starts and he's not discounted on his nursery debut.
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6th (2) (15/2 -7%) Eve's Boy
7.5
15/2(-7%)
(2) Eve's Boy 15/2, Got off the mark in 9-runner novice at Ayr (7.2f, good to firm) 37 days ago, proving suited by the increase in trip. Much respected on his handicap debut. Beat some talented yardsticks to win at Ayr and could go well on nursery debut.
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7th (5) (10/1 -25%) Our Mighty Mo
10
10/1(-25%)
(5) Our Mighty Mo 10/1, Got off the mark at Hamilton and quickly resumed winning ways in heavy-ground nursery at Haydock later in September. Posted a good third of 10 at York (7.9f, soft) 14 days ago so must enter calculations. Won Haydock nursery over 7f last month and didn't quite see out 1m at York last time.
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8th (9) (40/1 +0%) Is I Right
40
40/1(+0%)
(9) Is I Right 40/1, Big prices all 3 starts but showed much more on his latest start when third in 1m Haydock maiden four weeks ago. May build on that so possibilities on his nursery bow. Improved 3rd at Haydock (1m, soft) latest but this is no easy starting point in nurseries.
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9th (8) (10/1 +0%) Titian Blue
10
10/1(+0%)
(8) Titian Blue 10/1, Fair form shown on all her three runs, a good second of 8 in maiden at Newcastle (7.1f) 32 days ago. Much respected on her nursery debut. Runner-up on 2 of her 3 starts; 170,000gns half-sister to five winners; possible improver.
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10th (3) (6/5 +36%) Wild Nature
1.2
6/5(+36%)
(3) Wild Nature 6/5, Kingman gelding who has shown fair form to be placed on all his three runs, a good second of 7 in maiden at Newmarket (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Looks to start handicaps on a good mark so he's expected to be bang there. Placed on all 3 starts and this well-bred nursery newcomer is open to further improvement.
15:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
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A taking winner over this distance on his penultimate start at Haydock, OUR MIGHTY MO seemed to be stretched by a mile despite running well at York most recently. Back over his optimum trip, Karl Burke's charge is preferred to comfortable Ayr winner Eve's Boy, and Wild Nature, who has yet to live up to his fine pedigree but could be suited by switching to nurseries. We Dare To Dream is a key player too.
Charlie Appleby's WILD NATURE looks to start life in nurseries on an attractive mark so he edges the vote in this highly competitive handicap. Fellow handicap debutant We Dare To Dream looks to have better days ahead of him so is next on the list, with Mirabeau and Pellitory also firmly in the picture. Barry's Boy and Law Degree complete the shortlist.
Godolphin representative WILD NATURE has shown considerable promise in defeat on all three starts and is taken to get off the mark.
(12) Pearle D'or 14/1, Dual winner last season who has been cut plenty of slack by the handicapper and posted creditable fourth at Leicester (7f) 11 days ago. Entitled to build on that (first start for 4 months off) and enters calculations. Engaged 2.51 Newbury Friday. Strong traveller; creditable minor honours on heavy at Leicester and yesterday at Newbury.
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1st (19) (15/2 +25%) Myal
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(19) Myal 15/2, Looks highly progressive now and completed hat-trick when landing 8-runner handicap at Haydock (7.2f, heavy) 29 days ago by length from Lord Bertie. 4 lb rise fair and is not taken lightly. Completed hat-trick when seeing off Lord Bertie at Haydock last month; likely more to come.
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2nd (11) (3/1 +54%) Thunder Roar
3
3/1(+54%)
(11) Thunder Roar 3/1, Ended last season with victory over C&D and only narrowly failed to get off the mark for this term in 16-runner handicap (13/2) at York (7.9f, soft) 15 days ago. 3 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. C&D winner; also second in Spring Mile here in March; went close at York latest; player.
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3rd (2) (9/2 +25%) Akkadian Thunder
4.5
9/2(+25%)
(2) Akkadian Thunder 9/2, Won for second time this year when scoring over C&D in July and shaped better than bare result when eighth of 18 in handicap at Ascot (7f, good, 5/1) 21 days ago, finishing with running left. Shortlisted. Had good first year with yard, including C&D win; run well at Ascot last twice; contender.
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4th (7) (25/1 -56%) Crown Estate
25
25/1(-56%)
(7) Crown Estate 25/1, Won 2 of his 6 starts this year but shaped as if amiss at York in August and may be best watched for time being. Both wins from front in small fields; well held at York Ebor meeting latest.
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5th (17) (18/1 +10%) Quest For Fun
18
18/1(+10%)
(17) Quest For Fun 18/1, Twice performed with credit in 7f handicaps at York during the summer, and again when finding just one too good at Chester last month. Below par since, though, and he's probably worth taking on. On a winning mark, goes in the mud and yard in form so there are reasons to be hopeful.
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6th (4) (8/1 +27%) Baradar
8
8/1(+27%)
(4) Baradar 8/1, Yet to score this year and needs to bounce back from a below-par sixth at Ascot (6f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Others more appealing. Has yet to fire this year but dangerously well treated back at track which suits him.
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7th (15) (10/1 +38%) Look Back Smiling
10
10/1(+38%)
(15) Look Back Smiling 10/1, Won over C&D in March but been rather in and out since and was disappointing at York 15 days ago. Good Doncaster record (beat Thunder Roar to win Spring Mile) affords him respect.
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8th (10) (9/1 +25%) Zabriskie Point
9
9/1(+25%)
(10) Zabriskie Point 9/1, Useful dual winner at 2 who has shaped well in all 3 starts this term, latest when sixth of 11 in handicap (8/1) at Newbury (7f, good to firm) 70 days ago. Warrants respect. Has shown promise in Class 2 handicaps during light campaign; acts on soft; could go well.
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9th (6) (28/1 -12%) Sterling Knight
28
28/1(-12%)
(6) Sterling Knight 28/1, Winner of handicaps at Newbury (7f) and Newmarket (8f) this summer and has largely acquitted himself well in defeat since. Others look better treated, though. Latest win at Newmarket in July but running only respectably in defeat since.
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10th (1) (22/1 +12%) Glenfinnan
22
22/1(+12%)
(1) Glenfinnan 22/1, Bagged a second success of season at Sandown (7f) in August but is struggling for consistency this year and ran poorly at Ayr last time. Others preferred. Well held in Ayr Gold Cup latest but won over 7f at Sandown under Oisin Murphy before that.
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11th (8) (50/1 -52%) Persuasion
50
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(8) Persuasion 50/1, Ended long losing run at Haydock (7f) last month but wasn't in same form at Southwell latest and others hold more appeal. Well held on AW last week but in good form on turf before that; Bowen takes 3lb off.
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12th (9) (16/1 +20%) Rhythm Master
16
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(9) Rhythm Master 16/1, Been given a chance by assessor and arrives on back of respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f, soft) 15 days ago. Merits consideration. Easing down the weights while running respectably; type to pop up at some point.
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13th (3) (18/1 -29%) Lord Bertie
18
18/1(-29%)
(3) Lord Bertie 18/1, Useful performer who returned to form, after 7 months off, to land a minor event at Ascot last month. Backed that up when creditable length second of 8 to Myal in handicap at Haydock (7.2f, heavy) since and should go well again. In good form with Ascot win and Haydock (both 7f) in the mud last month.
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14th (18) (18/1 +18%) Roberto Caro
18
18/1(+18%)
(18) Roberto Caro 18/1, Won 3 of his 7 starts this year but was well held in Silver Cup at Ayr last month and may also find this too competitive, Pair of 6f wins on softer than good this summer; well held at Ayr latest, though; stays 7f.
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15th (13) (28/1 +15%) Wobwobwob
28
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(13) Wobwobwob 28/1, Sole success this term came at Thirsk (6f) in May but has been below his best more recently and makes limited appeal. Well handicapped again but not obviously ready to strike.
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16th (5) (33/1 -32%) Darkness
33
33/1(-32%)
(5) Darkness 33/1, Scored at Newmarket (7f) in June and bounced back to his best when doubling his tally for the year in a 9-runner handicap at Sandown (7f, soft) last month. Not in same form latest but can't be ruled out. Back to winning ways on soft last month and not seen to best effect at Newmarket since.
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17th (14) (14/1 +65%) Navagio
14
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(14) Navagio 14/1, Useful 1m/9,5f winner in Ireland who got back on track for his current yard when third in 1m Haydock handicap last month but couldn't back it up at York last time. Hard to fancy on recent efforts but was third in Lincoln here in spring and Buick booked.
16:25 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
Denied by the narrowest of margins over 1m at York last time out, THUNDER ROAR showed more than enough pace on that occasion to suggest that dropping back to 7f should suit. The five-year-old's last victory came over C&D last October, and he can repeat the feat at the main expense of Akkadian Thunder, who was extremely unlucky when not getting the clearest of runs in the Challenge Cup at Ascot. Baradar is another to consider.
C&D winner THUNDER ROAR arrives in top form and revels on slower ground. He makes plenty of appeal. Akkadian Thunder, Myal and Lord Bertie make up the shortlist.
A good Doncaster record gives THUNDER ROAR the nod over Akkadian Thunder, who like the selection is a C&D winner.
(13) Onemorenomore 7/2, In good form without winning until only ninth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, soft) 15 days ago. This C&D scorer is no forlorn hope. Merely mid-division at York last time but has a good record here; of interest.
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2nd (12) (13/2 +35%) Mysteryofthesands
6.5
13/2(+35%)
(12) Mysteryofthesands 13/2, Opened his account at Hamilton in July and largely in good form since, fourth of 18 in handicap at York (7f, soft) 15 days ago when doing too much too soon. Ought to be thereabouts. Inconsistent but recovered from slow start to finish 4th of 18 at York (7f, soft) latest.
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3rd (4) (11/2 +21%) Zip
5.5
11/2(+21%)
(4) Zip 11/2, A 3-time C&D winner who hinted at a revival when sixth of 10 in handicap at Leicester (7f, heavy) 11 days ago. Merits serious consideration off a 3 lb lower mark. Well-handicapped three-time C&D winner, but not shaping as though a win is imminent.
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4th (1) (4/1 +11%) Racingbreaks Ryder
4
4/1(+11%)
(1) Racingbreaks Ryder 4/1, Ended a long losing run in 9-runner handicap at Catterick (7f, heavy) 7 days ago. Not taken lightly despite a 6 lb rise in the weights. Capitalised on reduced mark at Catterick last Saturday; back up 6lb but had 4l to spare.
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5th (5) (9/1 +0%) Feel The Need
9
9/1(+0%)
(5) Feel The Need 9/1, Scored at York in May and has continued in good nick, fifth of 18 in handicap there 15 days ago. Can give another good account. Won at York in May and has run well in defeat on three of his four starts since.
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6th (2) (14/1 -133%) Abduction
14
14/1(-133%)
(2) Abduction 14/1, It's now 11 runs since his last win in 2023 but he recorded a good second of 11 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good) 16 days ago. Needs considering. 0-11 this year but has gone close at Ayr the last twice and is in with a chance.
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7th (7) (6/1 +57%) Albeseeingyer
6
6/1(+57%)
(7) Albeseeingyer 6/1, C&D winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in handicap at Newmarket (8f, good) 35 days ago. One to consider dropped back to her optimum trip. Needs to prove she can cope with this mark, but soft-ground form-figures read 113.
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8th (11) (20/1 -43%) Cold Stare
20
20/1(-43%)
(11) Cold Stare 20/1, On a losing run but not disgraced when fifth of 13 in handicap at Redcar (6f, soft) 8 days ago, left poorly placed. Possibilities off an easing mark. 9yo; has to produce more than the last twice but on a dangerous mark and not written off.
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9th (10) (33/1 -32%) Drumstick
33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Drumstick 33/1, Good fourth in 7f Salisbury novice but only fifth in similar company at Windsor (8.1f, good to firm) in June on his final run for Andrew Balding. More is required on his yard/handicap debut. Promise on the middle of his three starts; sold for 10,000gns in July; may be best watched.
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10th (9) (25/1 -150%) Broken Spear
25
25/1(-150%)
(9) Broken Spear 25/1, Unreliable type but tried in blinkers when a very good second of 11 in handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy) 7 days ago. This C&D winner can't be discounted with the same headgear applied. 8yo who hasn't been at his best this year but he went close at Catterick last Saturday.
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11th (8) (22/1 -175%) Count Palatine
22
22/1(-175%)
(8) Count Palatine 22/1, Much improved of late and on a hat-trick after 7f wins at Thirsk and Redcar. Up another 2 lb but he can go well again with Oisin Murphy in the saddle. Has won his last two; up in grade today but clearly thriving and entitled to respect.
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12th (6) (125/1 -25%) Sceptic
125
125/1(-25%)
(6) Sceptic 125/1, A fairly useful 7f/1m winner at his best but he has shown nothing both outings for his new yard this autumn. Cheekpieces are now reached for. 9lb lower than when winning in June 2023 but out of form since December; cheekpieces go on.
17:00 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
FEEL THE NEED has posted credible efforts in defeat since joining his current yard and, nudged down 1lb after a respectable fifth-placed finish in a competitive event at York 15 days ago, the consistent four-year-old is worth another chance. The in-form Racingbreaks Ryder rates another serious player after an easy win at Catterick last week, while the hat-trick seeking Count Palatine is also a must for consideration.
This is wide open but Richard Fahey's ZIP took a step back in the right direction with a recent sixth at Leicester and can now capitalise on a lenient mark to bag a fourth C&D success. Tennessee Gold is enjoying a good 2024 and feared most in his bid for a third victory, while Count Palatine, Racingbreaks Ryder and Abduction all need factoring in too.
Two-time course winner ONEMORENOMORE (nap) was behind two thriving rivals when keeping on well for third over 6f here two starts ago.
(12) Capote's Dream 25/1, On a lengthy losing run and was well placed when mid-field at Kempton a fortnight ago. Visor back on but looks opposable here. Engaged 3.26 Newbury Friday. Two close seconds over 6f in the mud at Newbury this autumn, including yesterday.
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1st (1) (7/2 +75%) Lowton
3.5
7/2(+75%)
(1) Lowton 7/2, Developed into a useful performer over 7f last year and made a respectable return from 11 months off in a Southwell Racing League handicap in August. However, couldn't build on that at Sandown last month and has something to prove now. Maiden/novice winner at 7f in 2023; not yet got regular foothold in handicaps.
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2nd (13) (16/1 +0%) Ey Up Its Jazz
16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Ey Up Its Jazz 16/1, Made the frame again when third of 10 in handicap at Redcar (7f, soft) 8 days ago but this looks tougher and he finds himself 2 lb out of the weights here. Suited by the mud; in good form behind an improver over 7f of late; can go well again.
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3rd (7) (5/1 -50%) Arctic Dawn
5
5/1(-50%)
(7) Arctic Dawn 5/1, Much improved earlier this year, making the frame in a couple of AW contests. Faces a different test here but looks fairly treated on handicap debut and likely has more to offer yet. Promising at 6f/7f on AW in the spring; off since; unraced on turf; has handicap potential.
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4th (4) (6/1 -20%) Empire Of Light
6
6/1(-20%)
(4) Empire Of Light 6/1, Doubled his tally at Haydock (10.2f) in June and has placed all 6 starts since, latest when good second of 10 in handicap at Redcar (8f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Shortlist material. Not obviously crying out for return to 7f but reliable and in form; acts on soft; involved.
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5th (9) (20/1 +39%) Golspie
20
20/1(+39%)
(9) Golspie 20/1, Took a step back in right direction when fourth of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (8.6f, 28/1) 29 days ago. 2 lb lower now but this is more competitive. Winning 1m debut on soft; has to show he can be effective over easy 7f; career-low mark.
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6th (2) (9/1 +25%) Gincident
9
9/1(+25%)
(2) Gincident 9/1, Back from 4 months off when respectable third of 12 in handicap (33/1) at Newcastle (8f) 22 days ago. Entitled to build on that and figures off a handy mark. Turf win at 1m on good to soft (unraced on slower) in 2023; effective at 7f; contender.
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7th (6) (9/1 -6%) Rock Melody
9
9/1(-6%)
(6) Rock Melody 9/1, Bounced back to best when winning 8-runner handicap (20/1) at Musselburgh (7.1f, good to soft) 12 days ago, bit in hand. 3 lb rise fair and ought to go well again. Has won at 6f and 7f this year, the latter 12 days ago; back up 3lb; weighted to go well.
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8th (11) (15/2 +25%) Another Baar
7.5
15/2(+25%)
(11) Another Baar 15/2, Course winner who only narrowly failed to get back on scoreboard at Pontefract (5f, heavy, 9/2) 5 days ago. Can race off same mark here but he's yet to fully convince over this sort of trip. All 4 wins at sprint trips; has 7f form but staying power will be put to the test on soft.
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9th (3) (17/2 +39%) Boy Douglas
8.5
17/2(+39%)
(3) Boy Douglas 17/2, Successful under testing conditions at Ayr as a 2-y-o and, having missed the majority of 2023, he doubled his tally at the same course in June. Largely acquitted himself well in defeat since but others preferred for win purposes. Won on heavy as 2yo; successful on good ground over 1m in June; below best on last 2 runs.
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10th (8) (25/1 +24%) Spun To Gold
25
25/1(+24%)
(8) Spun To Gold 25/1, Considerately handled, on first start for new yard, when tenth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, good, 33/1) 16 days ago. More required here, though. Won 7f AW maiden as 2yo; had some excuses in handicaps since; unraced on slower than good.
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11th (5) (7/1 +0%) The Cookstown Cafu
7
7/1(+0%)
(5) The Cookstown Cafu 7/1, Bagged second success this term when taking 9-runner handicap at Newcastle (8f) 11 days ago. Remains feasibly treated on old form and warrants respect. Touched off here in 2022; 2-3 on AW for new yard; still below latest winning turf mark.
17:30 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
The Cookstown Cafu, who has adapted well to the all-weather recently, warrants serious thought given he has performed with credit when tried here before. Empire Of Light also appeals on that score given his recent form over a mile looks solid. However, the potentially well-handicapped GINCIDENT could be the answer back on turf after a solid return from a break off 1lb higher at Newcastle 22 days ago.
ARCTIC DAWN has few miles on the clock and the booking of Billy Loughnane catches the eye on his first start in handicap company. He could be the answer in the finale. Empire of Light and Rock Melody head the list of dangers.
There are dangers but THE COOKSTOWN CAFU has a solid chance both on his form in the 2022 running and his revival on AW for this yard.
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