Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Saturday 28th October 2023
There were 38 Races on Saturday 28th October 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 8 races at Kelso, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Galway, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Saturday 28th October 2023
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(3) Edge Of Blue 2/1, Well-bred gelding who is unbeaten in two, having something to spare when scoring in a novice at Wolverhampton last time. More to come and makes plenty of appeal.
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2nd (6) (16/1 +20%) Bill's Baar
16
16/1(+20%)
(6) Bill's Baar 16/1, Won 6-runner maiden (11/4) at Ripon (6f, good to firm) in September but wasn't in the same form at Ayr next time. Others preferred.
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3rd (2) (7/2 -115%) Palmar Bay
3.5
7/2(-115%)
(2) Palmar Bay 7/2, Progressive sort who doubled his tally in 9-runner event at Salisbury last time and looks to have been let in lightly for nursery debut. Looks the one to beat.
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4th (5) (7/2 +61%) Miguel
3.5
7/2(+61%)
(5) Miguel 7/2, Winner of a 7f maiden at Brighton and a 1m nursery at Ripon last month but he does need to shrug off a poor run on testing ground at York a couple of weeks ago.
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5th (1) (3/1 +0%) Ice Max
3
3/1(+0%)
(1) Ice Max 3/1, Made it 2-4 with a useful effort to easily see off 4 rivals in a 7f Catterick nursery (soft) 24 days ago. Bold show likely for top 2-y-o stable.
4
6th (4) (22/1 +0%) Bellarchi
22
22/1(+0%)
(4) Bellarchi 22/1, Completed hat-trick when landing 6f Hamilton nursery in September and has held her form in the main since. Latest effort best excused and she's not completely dismissed.
LTO Selection:
13:35 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
ICE MAX made a seamless transition into handicaps when streaking clear of Bellarchi (second) to score in style at Catterick 24 days ago. Karl Burke's charge has an 11lb higher mark to contend with today, but that might not be enough to stop him given the manner of that facile victory. Palmar Bay landed a conditions event over 6f at Salisbury last time and is an interesting candidate upped in trip, along with the unbeaten Edge Of Blue.
PALMAR BAY is going the right way and an opening mark of 88 looks lenient, so he's marginally preferred to Edge of Blue, who also has plenty of potential. Ice Max is the pick of the others.
Palmar Bay is a tempting option but preference is for Godolphin's EDGE OF BLUE, who is 2-2 and could have plenty more to offer.
(2) Battle Cry 40/1, Off the mark at third attempt in valuable York maiden but beaten over 7 lengths by Dancing Gemini in listed race here since. Excellent second on AW debut at Dundalk subsequently. Has plenty to find with Dancing Gemini on their soft-ground Listed clash here last month.
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1st (1) (5/4 +9%) Ancient Wisdom
1.25
5/4(+9%)
(1) Ancient Wisdom 5/4, €2,000,000 yearling who made an impressive winning debut at Haydock before following up in workmanlike style on the July Course. Seemed beaten on merit when third in strong Ascot listed event but took form to another level when resuming winning ways in Newmarket Group 3 (1m). Form pick. Comfortably won the Group 3 Autumn Stakes a fortnight ago; leading player on that form.
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2nd (5) (16/1 +20%) Devil's Point
16
16/1(+20%)
(5) Devil's Point 16/1, Built on debut when scoring readily in maiden company at Ffos Las (7f, heavy). Better form when making the frame in Group 3s at Sandown/Saint-Cloud since but another big step forward is required. Respectable efforts in Group 3s the last twice but has something to find here.
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3rd (7) (8/1 +0%) God's Window
8
8/1(+0%)
(7) God's Window 8/1, Dubawi colt who made a highly promising start when winning C&D maiden with a bit in hand 6 weeks ago. This a big step up but had 2 subsequent winners in behind on debut and has scope for plenty of improvement for top stable. Won soft-ground C&D maiden on debut; could have lots more to offer for leading stable.
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4th (4) (50/1 +67%) Deira Mile
50
50/1(+67%)
(4) Deira Mile 50/1, Promise when third on first 2 outings but he failed to get the job done when sent off at 1/5 in a small field on AW last month, looking reluctant under pressure. Has since left Charlie Johnston and chucked into the deep end by new yard. Has shown ability in defeat but transformation needed on this stable debut.
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5th (3) (9/2 +10%) Dancing Gemini
4.5
9/2(+10%)
(3) Dancing Gemini 9/2, Offered plenty to work on when second in maiden at Salisbury before not disgraced in Pat Eddery at Ascot (over 10 lengths behind Ancient Wisdom). Big improvement since, winning Newbury maiden before following up in Doncaster listed race in impressive fashion. Needs considering. Impressive in 7f Listed race here last month and has to be respected on the back of that.
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6th (6) (9/4 +10%) Diego Velazquez
2.25
9/4(+10%)
(6) Diego Velazquez 9/4, Cost 2,400,000 gns as a yearling and looked a very bright prospect when winning 13-runner maiden at the Curragh on debut, readily. Stepped up on that as expected when landing odds in Group 2 at Leopardstown despite some residual greenness. Big shout for trainer who has win this a record 11 times. 2-2 (Group 2 last time) and trainer has won this 11 times, including four of the last six.
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7th (8) (33/1 +18%) Redhot Whisper
33
33/1(+18%)
(8) Redhot Whisper 33/1, Out of a winning miler and showed plenty of encouragement when third at Leicester on debut, not having a hard race. Built on that when ¾-length second to God's Window at this C&D, again showing plenty to work on. Promise when placed on first two starts but looks up against it in this red-hot race.
LTO Selection:
14:10 Doncaster Group 1 (Class 1) 8f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
Aidan O'Brien has a magnificent record in this contest in recent years, winning four of the last six renewals, including with subsequent Derby winner Auguste Rodin 12 months ago. DIEGO VELAZQUEZ, who landed a Group 2 at Leopardstown last month, is fancied to add to that tally today. Ancient Wisdom was an impressive winner of the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket a fortnight ago and he appeals as the main danger today. Others to note include Flying Scotsman winner Dancing Gemini and God's Window.
ANCIENT WISDOM was most impressive when resuming winning ways in the Autumn Stakes at Newmarket 2 weeks ago and he sets a clear standard. The unbeaten Diego Velazquez is the obvious threat for a trainer who has won this a record 11 times, including the last 2 renewals. Dancing Gemini completes the shortlist after his wide-margin win in a listed event here 6 weeks ago.
Aidan O'Brien has won this race 11 times and DIEGO VELAZQUEZ is taken to make it a dozen. Dancing Gemini is second choice.
(3) Ballymount Boy 5/2, Winner at Hamilton in July and much improved when runner-up in Richmond (soft) at Goodwood and Acomb Stakes at York next 2 starts. Pulled too hard in Group 1 at Longchamp since. Form pick back down in class trip. Well beaten in French Group 1 last time but leading claims on earlier Group-race form.
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2nd (1) (16/1 -45%) Alaskan Gold
16
16/1(-45%)
(1) Alaskan Gold 16/1, Off the mark at the third attempt when narrowly landing the odds at Carlisle (5.8f, good, 4/9) but found step up in class too much when 5½ lengths seventh of 13 in Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket. Change of headgear. Merely midfield in recent 5f Newmarket Group 3 but can have that run upgraded; interesting.
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3rd (7) (6/1 +40%) Moswaat
6
6/1(+40%)
(7) Moswaat 6/1, 150,000 gns yearling, Kodiac colt. Confirmed debut promise to win Yarmouth novice (6f, soft) 12 days ago, well on top finish. Much more on his plate here but open to further improvement. Soft-ground win at Yarmouth on second start; up in grade but could continue to progress.
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4th (2) (5/2 +62%) Al Shabab Storm
2.5
5/2(+62%)
(2) Al Shabab Storm 5/2, Advertise colt. Plenty of promise to glean from first 2 starts before landing odds in Goodwood novice (6f, soft) 13 days ago. Has proven his effectiveness with give underfoot so not taken lightly up in class. Won soft-ground Goodwood novice; up in grade but in good hands to continue to progress.
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5th (8) (28/1 -12%) Photosynthesis
28
28/1(-12%)
(8) Photosynthesis 28/1, Left debut form well behind to justify support in 18-runner maiden (15/2) at Navan (5.8f, soft) 24 days ago. May well do better again so respected. Narrow win in Navan maiden; much tougher task today but no surprise to see him run well.
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6th (4) (9/2 -50%) Esquire
4.5
9/2(-50%)
(4) Esquire 9/2, Looked a good prospect when making a winning debut in 7-runner novice at Hamilton with plenty in hand and showed plenty of improvement when second in listed race at York (6f, soft) 14 days ago, clear of rest. Big player with more to come. Listed runner-up at York a fortnight ago and holds strong form claims in this line-up.
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7th (5) (17/2 +58%) Global Skies
8.5
17/2(+58%)
(5) Global Skies 17/2, Mondialiste gelding. Improved when winning 8-runner maiden at Haydock (6f, soft, 3/1) before good second of 13 in novice at Nottingham (6.1f, heavy) 17 days ago. More needed again but will handle the ground. Good maiden/novice form but needs something extra if he's to threaten here.
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8th (9) (66/1 -32%) Boardroom
66
66/1(-32%)
(9) Boardroom 66/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 11-runner maiden at Thirsk in August but well below par both starts since. Uphill task. Promising start to career in the summer but has failed to shine the last twice.
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9th (6) (20/1 -100%) Matters Most
20
20/1(-100%)
(6) Matters Most 20/1, 500,000 gns yearling who has won 5f Salisbury novice and 6f Windsor nursery. Took form to another level when runner-up in listed event at Ripon but pulled too hard under more restraint than usual in Mill Reef at Newbury. Disappointing in heavy-ground Group 2 latest but this Listed runner-up is not written off.
LTO Selection:
14:45 Doncaster Listed (Class 1) 6f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 1 race.
BALLYMOUNT BOY was never involved in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagadere at Longchamp on Arc weekend, but his earlier form, most notably when finishing second to the classy Vandeek in the Richmond, makes him the one to beat. The son of Camacho can exploit a drop in class to repel the likely challenge of Esquire, who hit the woodwork in a similar event at York a fortnight ago. Matters Most heads the remainder.
BALLYMOUNT BOY's length second to Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes at Goodwood is the best form on offer and he can bounce back with a bang having pulled too hard in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp 4 weeks ago. Esquire rates a smart prospect and is feared most ahead of Al Shabab Storm.
The Richmond/Acomb runner-up BALLYMOUNT BOY didn't show his true form in France and can get back on track with a win.
(3) Aberama Gold 4.5/1, Dual winner for Keith Dalgleish in June and took his form to another level for his new yard with further success over C&D and in Stewards' Cup (heavy) at Goodwood. Form has dipped off of late but is proven under conditions and is back on a decent mark. Won the Stewards' Cup in August but unable to replicate that form on his four runs since.
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2nd (7) (6/1 +8%) Glorious Angel
6
6/1(+8%)
(7) Glorious Angel 6/1, Completed hat-trick on the AW in January and came close to ending losing run the last twice, short-head second of 9 to Vintage Clarets in handicap (17/2) at Catterick (5f, heavy) last week, just failing. Player. Twice went very close last week (including on heavy) and she's respected up 2lb.
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3rd (2) (5.5/1 -10%) Vintage Clarets
5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(2) Vintage Clarets 5.5/1, Four wins from 12 runs this year and is ending the season on a roll, career best when winning 9-runner handicap (11/2) at Catterick (5f, heavy) 7 days ago by short head from Glorious Angel, just holding on. 3 lb rise may prove enough to prevent the hat-trick, though. Has won his last two and can be bang there once more.
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4th (9) (5/1 +38%) Manila Scouse
5
5/1(+38%)
(9) Manila Scouse 5/1, Back-to-back wins at Haydock (heavy)/Chepstow in August. Mixed record off revised mark since, 2 lengths fourth of 9 to Vintage Clarets in handicap at Catterick (5f, heavy, 10/3) 7 days ago. Solid fourth to Vintage Clarets at Catterick last Saturday and might not be far away.
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5th (1) (5/1 +23%) Intrinsic Bond
5
5/1(+23%)
(1) Intrinsic Bond 5/1, Won the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon for Tracy Waggott last summer and took his form to a new level when landing Ascot handicap for new yard in July. Smart effort when close third in Portland here last month but below par both starts since. Up and down of late and below par last time, but in the mix on close third in the Portland.
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6th (10) (25/1 -25%) Copper Knight
25
25/1(-25%)
(10) Copper Knight 25/1, Veteran who picked up another win at York in July before defying a penalty at Pontefract a week later. Last 3 starts suggests he has gone off the boil, however. Dead-heated in this in 2021; fair fifth last Saturday but needs to build on that run today.
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7th (4) (28/1 +58%) The Ridler
28
28/1(+58%)
(4) The Ridler 28/1, Useful at 2 yrs who caused a surprise when winner of the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot last summer. No show in 3 starts this term, though, so plenty to prove. Won last season's Norfolk but has struggled on his three starts this season.
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8th (6) (12/1 -33%) Call Me Ginger
12
12/1(-33%)
(6) Call Me Ginger 12/1, Won the Portland here last season off similar mark and picked up wins at Chester and Ascot last month. Not seen to best effect last 2 starts but ground is a slight concern. Three-time course winner; didn't enjoy clear run at Ascot last time and not written off.
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9th (5) (13/2 -8%) Desperate Hero
6.5
13/2(-8%)
(5) Desperate Hero 13/2, Winner at Newbury in August and confirmed himself still on the upgrade when resuming winning ways at Nottingham (5f, soft) 10 days ago with a bit in hand. Must be respected. Made it two wins from his last three starts when scoring on heavy at Nottingham recently.
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10th (11) (16/1 -60%) Count D'orsay
16
16/1(-60%)
(11) Count D'orsay 16/1, Creditable 1½ lengths third of 9 to Vintage Clarets in handicap (16/1) at Catterick (5f, heavy) 7 days ago but up against from 4 lb out of the handicap here. Good third to Vintage Clarets last Saturday; out of the handicap here but not ruled out.
LTO Selection:
15:20 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 5f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
The key piece of form to focus on in this contest could be Vintage Clarets beating GLORIOUS ANGEL (second), Count D'Orsay (third) and Copper Knight (fifth) at Catterick last week in heavy conditions. The vote goes to the Grant Tuer-trained filly, as she was only beaten by a short head and gets an 1lb pull in the weights with the winner, which can see her reverse that form to go one better. Call Me Ginger has dropped to a tempting mark and also has to be respected.
Competitive stuff but ABERAMA GOLD won the Stewards' Cup off 1 lb lower under similar conditions so is taken to bounce back. Improving 3-y-os Desperate Hero and Glorious Angel head the dangers.
The piece of form that appeals most is the close third of INTRINSIC BOND in the Portland here last month, and he earns the vote.
(1) Certain Lad 10/3, Group 3 winner in 2020 and still capable of very useful form, underlined by his latest success in a 12-runner event at York last time. Should go well again. Won on soft ground at York a fortnight ago and has to be respected in follow-up bid.
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2nd (5) (5/2 +17%) Mustazeed
2.5
5/2(+17%)
(5) Mustazeed 5/2, C&D winner. Latest win at Newbury in May. 3/1, creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Newbury (10f, heavy) 35 days ago, very slowly away. Should feature if the pace is sound. Reluctant to get going at Newbury last time but did well to finish 4th.
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3rd (4) (5/1 +9%) Bill Silvers
5
5/1(+9%)
(4) Bill Silvers 5/1, Well bred and much improved from debut when landing 7f course maiden in the mud in April. Struggled up in grade at Goodwood a month ago on only subsequent start and mark demands more. Won maiden here; improvement needed off opening mark but this 3yo is unexposed.
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4th (2) (6/1 -20%) Euchen Glen
6
6/1(-20%)
(2) Euchen Glen 6/1, Useful handicapper and a credit to connections for all he's on a long losing run. Good fourth in Cumberland Lodge Stakes at Ascot last time and likely to give another good account. On long losing run but went very close on latest handicap start and handles heavy ground.
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5th (8) (6/1 +25%) Bucephalus
6
6/1(+25%)
(8) Bucephalus 6/1, Made a winning debut for this yard over C&D in the spring and back on track when second at Windsor. Not seen for 5 months, however, and he's out of the weights. 4lb out of the handicap but, crucially, he should be right at home in the conditions.
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6th (6) (13/2 +41%) Faylaq
6.5
13/2(+41%)
(6) Faylaq 13/2, Now 27 runs since his last win in 2019 but he has run with credit in the main since joining this yard, twelfth in the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket last time. 7yo who is without a win since 2019 but has run some good races this year; not discounted.
LTO Selection:
15:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 2) 10f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.
Certain Lad did it nicely when scoring over an extended 1m2f at York earlier in the month and he has to be respected off a 5lb higher mark, but carrying top-weight in these conditions could catch him out. Therefore, the vote goes to MUSTAZEED, who wasn't disgraced when fourth in a similar event at Newbury last month and this C&D winner could be ready to strike off the same rating with Kieran Shoemark back in the plate. Bill Silvers won a maiden over 7f here and is also of interest on his handicap bow after failing to fire in Listed company at Goodwood last month.
MUSTAZEED is still not fully exposed for his current stable and, if the pace is solid, he might be able to resume winning ways in a tightly-knit affair. Recent-winner Certain Lad is an obvious danger and Euchen Glen should give his running again.
Testing ground brings out the best in BUCEPHALUS (nap), who defied an absence to win over C&D on soft going in April.
(6) Zip 6/1, C&D winner who shaped as if still in good form when seventh of 17 in handicap (20/1) at York (7f, soft) 35 days ago. On a good mark and one to bear in mind. He's a two-time C&D winner on soft/heavy ground and could go well with conditions to suit.
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2nd (4) (10/1 +29%) Autumn Festival
10
10/1(+29%)
(4) Autumn Festival 10/1, Got off the mark for the season at Beverley in September before finding only one too good under a penalty at Ayr. However, came home last of 12 in handicap at York (7.9f, heavy) 15 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Tailed off at York latest but blew the start; running well previously & could bounce back.
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3rd (1) (5/1 +9%) Maywake
5
5/1(+9%)
(1) Maywake 5/1, Most consistent this year, including 7f wins at Thirsk (heavy) and Sandown (good to soft). Found out off this mark in the Challenge Cup last time, though. Below par at Ayr last time but good campaign otherwise; could be a player if bouncing back.
10
4th (10) (12/1 +40%) Danzan
12
12/1(+40%)
(10) Danzan 12/1, Capitalised on the drop in grade in fine style at Thirsk in June and was placed twice there late summer. Last 3 efforts short of best, though. Below best on last three starts but well handicapped and he has C&D form on heavy.
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5th (3) (4/1 -20%) Wobwobwob
4
4/1(-20%)
(3) Wobwobwob 4/1, Proved better than ever when landing 25-runner Ayr Silver Cup in September. Disappointing in Coral Sprint Trophy at York last time but good chance if bouncing back in these calmer waters. Flopped at York a fortnight ago but in fine form previously and not written off.
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6th (8) (14/1 -75%) Oso Rapido
14
14/1(-75%)
(8) Oso Rapido 14/1, Proved better than ever when winning 5-runner handicap at Catterick (6f, heavy, 3/1) last week, always holding on. Nudged up 3 lb and should remain competitive under similar conditions. Enjoying good campaign and made all on heavy ground at Catterick last time; strong claims.
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7th (2) (9/2 +18%) Racingbreaks Ryder
4.5
9/2(+18%)
(2) Racingbreaks Ryder 9/2, Completed a four-timer at Ascot (7f) in May. Out of sorts in stronger company since but this does at least represent a drop in grade. 3yo who won his first three handicaps in the spring, but unable to threaten since.
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8th (7) (14/1 -75%) Able Kane
14
14/1(-75%)
(7) Able Kane 14/1, Course winner who wasted no time getting back to form when third of 7 in 7f handicap at Leicester (heavy) 11 days ago. Obvious player off same mark. Third at Leicester last week but likes it there and has won just one of his last 16 starts.
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9th (9) (12/1 -85%) Be Proud
12
12/1(-85%)
(9) Be Proud 12/1, Recorded back-to-back wins here in the summer and, after a couple of lesser efforts, looked as good as ever when scoring at Ayr (6f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back up in the weights but could go well again returned to this venue. 6f heavy-ground win at Ayr recently; good record here.
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10th (5) (16/1 +0%) Scottish Summit
16
16/1(+0%)
(5) Scottish Summit 16/1, Likeable veteran who resumed winning ways at Thirsk (7f) in May and bounced back to form after a couple of lesser efforts when sixth in 17-runner handicap at York (7f) 35 days ago. 10yo who returned to form when sixth of 17 at York and might not be far away.
LTO Selection:
16:25 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
OSO RAPIDO was successful by a length over 6f at Catterick on his latest outing and he was only put up 3lb for that effort. The six-year-old should have no issues with this step back up in distance and he could be the one to beat again here. Autumn Festival failed to fire over a mile at York last time, but he is better over this shorter distance and could get involved based on his penultimate effort when second at Ayr. Wobwobwob could also get involved based on his penultimate start when victorious in the Silver Cup but he is 4lb higher now.
ABLE KANE quickly got back on track when third at Leicester 11 days ago and a reproduction of that form could see him notch a second win of the season. Zip shaped well on his most recent outing at York and is one to bear in mind having slipped below his last winning mark, while Wobwobwob can have a big say too if returning to his Ayr Silver Cup form.
The cheekpieces have been a positive for AUTUMN FESTIVAL, who had an excuse at York last time, and he can bounce back with a win.
(2) Look Back Smiling 5/1, Latest win at Leicester in August. Has remained in form since, finishing well when fifth at York last time. Could make his presence felt if things drop right. Has blown the start a couple of times recently; therefore comes with risk.
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2nd (10) (3.2/1 +9%) Astral Spirit
3.2
3.2/1(+9%)
(10) Astral Spirit 3.2/1, 3/1, good second of 10 in handicap at Yarmouth (7f, soft) 12 days ago. Still unexposed and another step forward could see her go one better. Placed in five of her seven outings; bred to take well to this scenario; may be the answer.
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3rd (11) (4.5/1 +50%) Mister Sox
4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(11) Mister Sox 4.5/1, 15/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Catterick last month and backed it up with a solid showing at Chester. Handles testing ground well and is likely to be on the premises. In-form 3yo; upped further in grade but receives weight all round; could go well again.
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4th (6) (33/1 -32%) Shandy Star
33
33/1(-32%)
(6) Shandy Star 33/1, Struggling for form at present and others make more appeal. Plenty to find on 2023 form and has something to prove over this trip.
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5th (7) (16/1 -129%) Beauty Choice
16
16/1(-129%)
(7) Beauty Choice 16/1, Has hit top form lately and got the race run to suit when scoring at Pontefract last time. Remains on a handy mark and expected to go well again. Regained the winning thread at Pontefract 19 days ago; still on a workable mark.
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6th (3) (15/2 +53%) Archduke Ferdinand
7.5
15/2(+53%)
(3) Archduke Ferdinand 15/2, Scored over C&D in August and back on track when respectable fourth at Newcastle last time. Not discounted. C&D winner on good going in August; now 5lb higher and faces very different ground.
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7th (8) (12/1 -100%) Sir Maxi
12
12/1(-100%)
(8) Sir Maxi 12/1, Likeable type who enhanced an excellent record at Pontefract when successful there earlier in the month. Every chance he'll go well again. Similar chance to Beauty Choice, having won at Pontefract 19 days ago; in the mix.
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8th (1) (6/1 +33%) Broken Spear
6
6/1(+33%)
(1) Broken Spear 6/1, Scored at Leicester in May but has been more miss than hit subsequently. Has tasted success her in the past, however, and his mark is reasonable. Has some good form at Doncaster, including close third in this contest 12 months ago.
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9th (9) (18/1 -80%) Ray Vonn
18
18/1(-80%)
(9) Ray Vonn 18/1, Winner at Nottingham in October. 25/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Kempton (7f) 10 days ago. Others make more appeal. Sole attempt on heavy ground resulted in his 6f win at Nottingham three starts ago.
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10th (5) (9/1 +0%) Deputy
9
9/1(+0%)
(5) Deputy 9/1, Back-to-back winner last autumn and built on promising reappearance effort when second over C&D in May. Hasn't fired since. Has form figures of 212 over C&D, the win gained in this race last year; respected.
LTO Selection:
16:58 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
SIR MAXI was rewarded for his respectable fourth-placed finish in the Bronze Gold Cup at Ayr in September when landing the spoils at Pontefract earlier this month. A 4lb rise in the ratings for the Richard Fahey-trained gelding looks more than fair and he's fancied to follow up in this contest. Maiden Astral Spirit has posted some creditable efforts in defeat of late and her turn shouldn't be far away, with last-time-out winner Beauty Choice making most appeal of the remainder.
ASTRAL SPIRIT is less exposed than most and produced her best effort to date when second at Yarmouth last time, so she's a confident choice to go one better at the possible expense of recent Pontefract winner Sir Maxi. Beauty Choice is another one to consider.
The signs look good for ASTRAL SPIRIT, who is taken to get off the mark. The 2022 winner Deputy is feared most.
(3) Thunder Roar 2/1, Lightly raced for this stable and got back to winning ways with the help of the stewards at York earlier this month. Should go well again.
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2nd (7) (6.5/1 +46%) Muntadab
6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(7) Muntadab 6.5/1, 3-time C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, respectable fourth of 13 in handicap at Ayr (7.2f, heavy) 16 days ago. Return to this track is in his favour and he's worthy of consideration despite his advancing years.
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3rd (11) (2.5/1 +50%) Lockdown Lass
2.5
2.5/1(+50%)
(11) Lockdown Lass 2.5/1, Gained more reward for her consistency when winning 12-runner handicap (7/2) at Chester last month and effort best excused (did too much too soon) there last time. One to consider.
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4th (4) (16/1 +36%) Ugo Gregory
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(4) Ugo Gregory 16/1, Latest win at Haydock (7f) in August and twice finished runner up in handicaps at Chester/Beverley before a couple of lesser efforts. Needs to bounce back.
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5th (9) (22/1 +33%) Alexa's Princess
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(9) Alexa's Princess 22/1, Made a fairly encouraging return from 11 months off when fifth in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f) in September but proved disappointing when last of 8 in handicap at Newcastle (7f) 29 days ago. Needs to leave that in her wake to figure here.
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6th (8) (9/2 +55%) Ring Of Gold
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9/2(+55%)
(8) Ring Of Gold 9/2, Highly reliable and shaped as if still in good orrder when fifth at Chester last time, not ideally placed. Should be thereabouts if the race is run to suit.
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7th (1) (12/1 +0%) Gainsbourg
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12/1(+0%)
(1) Gainsbourg 12/1, Won twice at Ayr in July but hasn't fired since, including over hurdles at Kelso last time, Others make more appeal.
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8th (6) (28/1 -155%) Bobby Shaft
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28/1(-155%)
(6) Bobby Shaft 28/1, Won twice in 2020 but showed nothing on return from a huge absence at Newcastle 176 days ago. Plenty to prove.
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9th (10) (100/1 -52%) Beylerbeyi
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100/1(-52%)
(10) Beylerbeyi 100/1, Badly out of sorts and makes little appeal.
LTO Selection:
17:28 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 7f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
THUNDER ROAR gained a second success of the season when being awarded the race in the stewards' room at York recently and the four-year-old must hold every chance of going in again off only 3lb higher. Challet has yet to get his head in front this season but has displayed enough ability to warrant consideration, with the return to 7f likely to aid his cause, while Dark Side Thunder and Muntadab could also have a say in proceedings.
CHALLET was running well through the summer and he's handicapped to win, so he's worth taking a chance on having likely been primed for a big run after a couple of months off. Thunder Roar is an obvious danger having scored (promoted) at York last time and Dark Side Thunder also merits respect.
A turf win still eludes RING OF GOLD but this looks a good opportunity and the return of Joanna Mason in the saddle is a bonus.
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