Doncaster Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 439 Races on across 49 meetings. There was 6 races at Armidale first race 04:04, 9 races at Auteuil first race 09:40, 8 races at Bath first race 15:15, 9 races at Belmont first race 05:19, 11 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 17:35, 8 races at Cairns first race 04:24, 7 races at Carnarvon first race 06:19, 8 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 6 races at Chennai first race 09:45, 8 races at Chester first race 13:35, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 11 races at Churchill Downs first race 17:45, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:30, 5 races at Darwin first race 05:52, 11 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Donald first race 03:21, 7 races at Doncaster first race 13:50, 9 races at Durbanville first race 11:05, 9 races at Eagle Farm first race 02:58, 6 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 10 races at Flemington first race 03:10, 7 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 03:42, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 19 races at Hipo Chile first race 16:30, 6 races at Hoppegarten first race 13:30, 8 races at Kembla Grange first race 03:45, 11 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 9 races at Leopardstown first race 13:10, 8 races at Lingfield first race 12:55, 8 races at Los Alamitos Racecourse first race 21:00, 9 races at Louisiana Downs first race 21:05, 9 races at Maronas first race 19:00, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 8 races at Mont-De-Marsan first race 14:45 Mont De Marsan, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:52, 7 races at Musselburgh first race 16:10, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 8 races at Pune first race 09:00, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 10 races at Rosehill first race 02:50, 12 races at Saga first race 06:50, 15 races at San Isidro first race 17:10, 11 races at Seoul first race 06:20, 9 races at Taif first race 14:15, 7 races at Toowoomba first race 08:30, 8 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 8 races at Vichy first race 18:00, 9 races at Vincennes first race 12:18, 12 races at Woodbine first race 18:10, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (1)  Aftermath |  | |  | | | 2 | Wayne Lordan | A P O'Brien | Justify colt and Ballydoyle representative who finished well for second in Newbury maiden (7f, good to firm; favourite) four weeks ago, faring best of the newcomers; bottom of this pack on bare figures but is open to progress and could perform well. | ||
2nd (4)  Monumental | | | | | | 2 | Gavin Ryan | A P O'Brien | Progressive form in Irish maidens, winning at Gowran Park (upped to 7f, good) most recently; solid second behind a subsequent Group 3 scorer (from same stable) the time before; blinkered for those last two starts and may have more to offer in the retained headgear. | ||
5th (5)  Righthere Rightnow | | | | | | 2 | Rossa Ryan | Richard Spencer | Impressive in newcomers' race at Newmarket (7f, good) five weeks ago, making all and stretching clear for a 5l success; the form isn't working out in a strong way but he looked in a different league to his rivals and is a promising sort; interesting. | ||
1st (2)  Bay City Roller | | | | | | 2 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | Brings a 2-2 profile having justified favouritism in 7f novice events at Sandown (good to firm) and Chelmsford (AW), both times proving gutsy rather than dazzling; changed ownership in between; not so visually impressive as some of these rivals but has potential. | ||
4th (6)  Wolf Of Badenoch | | | | | | 2 | Jamie Spencer | Hugo Palmer | Twice-raced colt who should have more to offer; won going away over C&D (good to soft) in June, then ran well for second in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood (7f, good) where he finished one place in front of the subsequent Gimcrack winner; held up last then finished well under Jamie Spencer both times; strong claims returned to the scene of his success. | ||
(3)  Chancellor | | | | | | 2 | Robert Havlin | John & Thady Gosden | Thrice-raced colt whose Listed third at Ascot is flanked by emphatic maiden and novice wins, by an aggregate of 8l, at this venue (6f/7f, good to soft/good to firm); form has substance and he looks an ideal type for this prize, being so well suited by Doncaster; commands respect. |
It's too soon to talk about habitual front-runners where this field is concerned but three of the runners made all last time, which strengthens an already solid case for WOLF OF BADENOCH who would benefit from a good pace with another ice-cool Jamie Spencer ride on the cards. Chancellor is feared most on form, while Righthere Rightnow brings major promise.[Steve Boow]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(21)  Manila Scouse | | | | | | 5 | Duran Fentiman | Tim Easterby | Prominent-racer who won at Hamilton (6f, good) in June and Chepstow (5f, good to soft) last month; however, he's been inconsistent during this busy campaign and soundly beaten the last twice; others preferred. | ||
(17)  Rizg | | | | | | 5 | Silvestre De Sousa | James Owen | Very lightly raced 5yo who posted a Listed fourth in 2022 for Roger Varian and is well treated on that form; picked up for 14,000gns last month and one to watch in the betting on debut for trainer who does well with recruits from other yards, but he was headstrong and merely ninth on his two starts this summer after a long absence, and has something to prove; cheekpieces go on. | ||
(9)  Silky Wilkie | | | | | | 5 | Sam Feilden | K R Burke | Well handicapped on last season's form and he was a close second off this mark at Hamilton in July; however, he's failed to threaten more often than not this year, including on his last two starts; others appeal more. | ||
(11)  Wodao | | | | | | 4 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | Runner-up in French Group 3 (5.5f, soft) in April 2023 and fair third of seven in Goodwood handicap (6f, good to soft) three weeks ago on second run for this yard; could take another step back in the right direction today, but he needs to in this more competitive race. | ||
(14)  Desert Cop | | | | | | 4 | P J McDonald | Andrew Balding | Has dropped to a mark 2lb lower than when winning a 15-runner handicap at Newmarket (6f, good) in May; capable if at the top of his game but that hasn't been the case on his five starts since that latest victory. | ||
(8)  Dream Composer | | | | | | 6 | Joe Leavy | James Evans | 6yo who has won twice this year (5f, good to soft/good to firm) and looked as good as ever when scoring at Pontefract last month; however, he's on a career-high mark in this more competitive race and a bare 5f may be his optimum trip; 12th in this last year and may again be vulnerable. | ||
3rd (12)  Jm Jungle | | | | | | 4 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Some good efforts this year and he kept on well to win in a big field at York's Ebor meeting (5.4f, good to firm) last month; he has a solid record at York and this is his first run here, but a 4lb rise for last time isn't harsh and there can be hope he'll be fine with the extra yardage; respected. | ||
(20)  Hiya Maite | | | | | | 6 | Jimmy Quinn | Roy Bowring | This race is more competitive than he's used to, but he made all here (5f, good) in June and was caught in only the final strides at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) last Saturday; no surprise to see a bold bid. | ||
(3)  Walbank | | | | | | 4 | David Egan | George Boughey | Runner-up in Group 2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June 2022 and won on stable debut at Meydan (6f, good) this January; returned from a break with creditable fourth at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) in July and could build on that run today; tongue-tie reapplied; in with a chance. | ||
(4)  Get It | | | | | | 6 | Pat Cosgrave | George Baker | Seventh in this last year; down the field at Windsor last time and he may have been favoured by racing against the near-side rail when making all in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) two starts ago; however, he's won three of his five British starts this season and can't be ruled out. | ||
(13)  Woolhampton | | | | | | 4 | Robert Havlin | Rod Millman | Made it three 5f wins for the year (various ground) when scoring at Ascot last Saturday; she can be slowly away and has a career-high mark to defy in his hotter race, but she's thriving and her strong finishes for this season's wins hint that today's intermediate trip may be right up her street. | ||
(15)  Born To Rock | | | | | | 3 | Callum Shepherd | George Scott | 3yo who was a fair sixth in the 7f Group 3 Nell Gwyn on reappearance and bounced back from two lesser efforts when coming from the rear to finish second in handicap here (5f, good to firm) on last month's stable debut; back up in grade today but the extra yardage could be a plus; chance. | ||
2nd (2)  Apollo One | | | | | | 6 | Christophe Soumillon | P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck | 0-11 in the last two seasons and not quite at his best at York three weeks ago; however, he's frequently run highly creditably and has finished second in the last two runnings of the Stewards' Cup (6f, heavy/good to firm); today's slightly shorter trip should be fine and he has an each-way shout. | ||
(18)  Bergerac | | | | | | 6 | Tom Eaves | Kevin Ryan | His form can be up and down but he did very well to finish sixth of 22 from stall 19 at York (5.4f, good to firm) last month, given the rest of the first seven home were drawn 8 or lower; ran well earlier in career on both visits here (good to soft/good) and he's on the shortlist. | ||
(22)  Aberama Gold | | | | | | 7 | Mark Winn | David O'Meara | Five wins during highly productive 2023 (5f/6f, various ground; including here) and he's 9lb below his last winning mark; 0-10 this year but has shown spark on quite a few occasions and, bar his poor run in this race last year, he has a very solid record here (form-figures 1223201); interesting. | ||
(10)  Holkham Bay | | | | | | 4 | Brandon Wilkie | William Knight | Having shot up the weights he was well beaten at York last time but had an unfavourable draw and the fast ground may not have suited; highly progressive previously this summer with wins at York (6f, good to soft) and Ascot (5f, good) and he could bounce back and play a leading role. | ||
(19)  Vintage Clarets | | | | | | 5 | Jamie Spencer | Richard Fahey | He's 2lb lower than when fifth in this last year (soft) and has been running better than his recent form-figures suggest, with his last-time-out eighth of 22 at York (5f, good to firm) coming from a tough draw; however, he seems best at a bare 5f and may be vulnerable to stronger finishers. | ||
5th (5)  Rumstar | | | | | | 4 | Hector Crouch | Jonathan Portman | Inconsistent and not at the top of his game when fifth of seven at Goodwood three weeks ago; however, prior to that he was a creditable seventh in the Stewards' Cup there (6f, good to firm), where he raced in the unfavoured centre group and was denied a clear run, and he's now 2lb lower; capable. | ||
4th (1)  Albasheer | | | | | | 6 | Hollie Doyle | Archie Watson | Merely mid-division in last two handicaps but he won one at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in July and looked as good as ever when beaten just a nose in Beverley Listed race (5f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; has won here and was close fourth in last year's Ayr Gold Cup (6f, good to soft); a possible. | ||
(7)  Cover Up | | | | | | 4 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Lightly raced 4yo who showed major improvement when winning twice over 5f on AW in February and he's also shown promise in hot 6f turf handicaps this summer, most recently fifth of 19 at York (good to firm) where he had to wait for a clear run; this slightly shorter trip can suit; one to consider. | ||
(6)  Shagraan | | | | | | 3 | Rossa Ryan | Michael Appleby | Progressive 3yo who has won two of his last three starts (5f, good to firm/good) with a keeping-on fifth of 22 at York (5.4f) in between; yard won this last year and a 3lb rise for Haydock last Saturday may not stop him. | ||
1st (16)  American Affair | | | | | | 4 | Paul Mulrennan | Jim Goldie | 4yo who has enjoyed an excellent campaign, including two wins earlier in the season (5f, good to soft) and a close third to Shagraan off this mark at Haydock (5f, good) last Saturday; won at Carlisle last September when he last tackled 6f and there's every chance he'll be bang there. |
Bar a heavy defeat in this race last year, ABERAMA GOLD has a fine record at Doncaster and is taken to exploit an attractive mark. Bergerac ran well from a disadvantageous draw at York last month and is second choice ahead of Rumstar, who was a creditable seventh in the Stewards' Cup when denied a clear run in the unfavoured centre group. Holkham Bay may not have been suited by fast ground at York and isn't necessarily handicapped out of things, while Shagraan, Jm Jungle, Woolhampton, Born To Rock and American Affair all arrive having been in rude health.[Ben Hutton]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(4)  Popmaster | | | | | | 6 | Ross Coakley | Ed Walker | In top form this time last year, winning 7f Listed event at Newbury (soft) and going down narrowly in hot 7f handicap at Ascot (good); has shown he retains most of his ability this term (close fifth in the Hungerford at Newbury last time) but he'll need a career best to regain the winning thread. | ||
(3)  Pogo | | | | | | 8 | Silvestre De Sousa | Charles Hills | 8yo who ran creditably in the frame in 7f Group 3s at Haydock and Newmarket in June but was below par when fifth (2l behind Kinross) in the Lennox at Goodwood last time; fully exposed and would be a surprise winner. | ||
(10)  Folgaria | | | | | | 3 | Hollie Doyle | Marco Botti | 5-5 in Italy last year; maintained her unbeaten record in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, soft) in April but hasn't made an impact in three runs at Group 1 and 2 level since; others have more obvious claims. | ||
| 4th (6) Vetiver | | | | | | 4 | Daniel Tudhope | Andrew Balding | 4yo with relatively few miles on the clock; better than ever when winning Listed race at Chelmsford (7f, AW) and ran just as well when close fourth in Group 3 at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) later in July; bit more is required in this higher grade but she's certainly going the right way. | ||
3rd (5)  Shouldvebeenaring | | | | | | 4 | Sean Levey | Richard Hannon | Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day. | ||
(7)  Al Shabab Storm | | | | | | 3 | Jason Watson | Andrew Balding | Has struck up a fine rapport with Jason Watson this season and a battling success in a German Group 3 (6f, soft) three weeks ago made it 3-4 for the partnership; stays 7f well but he's up another rung on the ladder here and drying ground might be an issue (withdrawn on good to firm in May). | ||
(1)  Poet Master | | | | | | 4 | P J McDonald | K R Burke | Has notched five wins from just seven attempts and took his form to a new level when running away with 7f Group 2 at the Curragh (good ground) in July; may have more in the tank and he's a big player despite his penalty. | ||
1st (2)  Kinross | | | | | | 7 | Rossa Ryan | Ralph Beckett | Tremendous servant over the years with two Group 1s and five Group 2s (including this race in 2022) to his name; not at his best yet this season but he ended up with too much to do when third in the Lennox at Goodwood last time; goes well on ground softer than good and missed the City of York in August when the ground dried out. | ||
2nd (9)  Lead Artist | | | | | | 3 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | Well-bred colt; has had just four races, scoring with more authority than a small winning margin suggests when making much of the running in Group 3 at Goodwood (good to firm) six weeks ago; has raced only at 1m but has plenty of speed and should be at least as effective at 7f; may well take another step forward and he's an exciting contender. |
The 2022 winner Kinross has not been at his best this year but still demands respect, granted suitable ground. However, there are several progressive types in this line-up and pride of place goes to the well-bred LEAD ARTIST who was having only his fourth run when gaining a cosy success in a Group 3 at Glorious Goodwood. He gives the impression he'll take today's drop in distance in his stride. The improving Poet Master (second choice) is feared despite a penalty.[Richard O'Brien]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (1)  Deira Mile | | | | | | 3 | Jason Watson | Owen Burrows | Unraced on firmer than good; fourth in Group 1 Futurity here (1m, heavy) last October; sole win was a novice event but he came from last (over 5f out) to fourth in a 16-runner race for the Derby at Epsom (1m4f, good to soft) next time and also stayed on when beaten a neck in Listed contest at Windsor (11.4f, soft) three weeks ago; wore cheekpieces in those last two starts but now tries blinkers; the trip makes some appeal but he does need to improve. | ||
(6)  Wild Waves | | | | | | 3 | Daniel Tudhope | Andrew Balding | Hooded on last four starts; won his first two handicaps, latterly over C&D (good); a bad slip excuses his next outing and he resumed improvement when fourth of 16 in the Melrose Handicap at York (1m6f, good to firm) on latest, meeting interference but staying on well from off the pace; while better than that result, he has a mountain to climb in this Classic. | ||
4th (5)  Sunway | | | | | | 3 | Christophe Soumillon | David Menuisier | Group 1 winner on testing ground in France at two; second in Irish Derby at the Curragh (good) is his standout performance, staying on well on his step up to 1m4f; hampered entering the final turn when trying to come from off the pace again in the King George at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm), which seemed to halt his momentum and he was beaten about 10l in fourth as the sole 3yo; this trip is worth a go and he's a player on that Curragh performance. | ||
(7)  You Got To Me | | | | | | 3 | Hector Crouch | Ralph Beckett | Twice something of a tearaway front-runner earlier this term but she seems to be settling down a bit and delivered much better form when tongue tied and coming from mid-division in the Irish Oaks at the Curragh (1m4f, good; won) and Yorkshire Oaks at York (1m4f, good to firm; second) on last two starts; needs to keep a lid on it over a longer trip today but she's been galloping on in those last two races and has a stout enough pedigree; another who's firmly in the mix on form too. | ||
(2)  Grosvenor Square | | | | | | 3 | Gavin Ryan | A P O'Brien | Did well in the mud as a 2yo and has come good again with seriously committed front-running rides over 1m6f at the Curragh (good) on last two outings; had a huge lead turning for home in both, cut down by a very smart older stablemate in Group 2 on first occasion but thoroughly dominating at 1-2 in a Group 3 four weeks ago; that makes him a serious player on form and the others should not bank on him faltering if he again sets up a big lead. | ||
| 2nd (3) Illinois | | | | | | 3 | Wayne Lordan | A P O'Brien | Races close to the pace; justified 7-4 favouritism in Group 2 Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); improved his standing with rallying seconds in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp (1m4f, soft) and Group 2 Great Voltigeur at York (1m4f, good to firm) and that's while shaping as if a return to this sort of trip would suit him down to the ground; tendency to hang was less evident last time; strong claims. | ||
| 1st (4) Jan Brueghel | | | | | | 3 | Sean Levey | A P O'Brien | Unbeaten in three starts, all this summer; last two races were a Group 3 at the Curragh (1m2f, yielding to soft) and Group 2 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) with his jockey having to work hard in both, to get him to the front late in the day on first occasion and to stay in front last time; he kept on finding, while still looking a work in progress with more to give; similar form to the other leading contenders and this trip may well help, so he's one to take very seriously. |
On ratings there is little between five of the seven who contest this year's running of the oldest Classic. Three are trained by Aidan O'Brien, with ILLINOIS (nap) having looked a prime candidate from almost three months ago, when Jan Brueghel had barely started his career and Grosvenor Square had not recaptured his mojo. The latter is likely to set a strong pace, which will ask a tactical question of the other jockeys as this is not the sort of race in which one could comfortably allow a leading contender to establish a big lead. Stamina should come to the fore if he is to be reeled in and Illinois has done most to persuade that this is his strong suit, while the sheer potential of Jan Brueghel puts him second on the list. While Derby fourth Deira Mile is not entirely ruled out with the step up in trip, it's Irish Derby second Sunway and Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me who are the top-rated British-trained runners, but this prize is probably heading back to Ballydoyle.[Richard Austen]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (5)  Aerion Power | | | | | | 6 | Joe Leavy | Sir Michael Stoute | Slow starts have become a habit and, while he got away with one at Nottingham in June (1m, good; off 1lb lower; fine at 1m2f) they've been a major drawback at a loftier level; however, this race isn't as deep as his last two and the ability is there. | ||
(8)  Marhaba The Champ | | | | | | 5 | Cieren Fallon | Kevin Ryan | Three-time winner who has three duck eggs to his name this campaign but it was his first run after wind surgery when knocked out of contention at York (1m2f) last time; it's hard to know how he would have fared without that but it wouldn't be a surprise to see him stage a revival. | ||
(6)  Lion Of War | | | | | | 4 | Hector Crouch | Charlie Johnston | Useful as 2yo; best form last year when winning at Musselburgh (1m1f) and second of 15 at Royal Ascot (1m2f; both on good to firm); highly tried in the US afterwards, finishing last both times; gelded since and back with Charlie Johnston; not dismissed despite his absence. | ||
4th (4)  Penzance | | | | | | 4 | Alistair Rawlinson | Michael Appleby | 0-5 for the Crisfords; completed an AW hat-trick for this yard during the winter but has yet to replicate that level of form on turf; latest start was a tad more encouraging, admittedly, but others in here appeal more. | ||
(10)  Rathgar | | | | | | 4 | Hollie Doyle | Jack Channon | Has had a solid season (1m6f and 1m2f winner) and didn't run badly in a seriously competitive handicap at York three weeks ago; won't find this quite so demanding and there's always hope that new headgear might give him a boost. | ||
(2)  Paradias | | | | | | 5 | Rossa Ryan | Alan King | Can race freely so usually held up; everything panned out well at Goodwood's big meeting (1m1f, good to firm) but not so at York where he ran into trouble at a crucial stage; has the form to play a major role but a lack of pace in the field today, which looks likely, wouldn't be ideal; no ground preferences. | ||
(11)  Parlando | | | | | | 5 | Silvestre De Sousa | Ian Williams | In choppy waters until coming good at Windsor (1m2f, good to firm) in August and, 4lb higher with a penalty, he backed that up with a near miss at Newcastle; back up 1lb but he shouldn't be far away. | ||
(7)  King Lear | | | | | | 4 | Pat Cosgrave | George Boughey | Maiden winner who is still lightly raced and this headgear combination did him no harm when runner-up at Southwell (1m3f, AW) in August; could have done without the 3lb rise in this stronger company. | ||
(9)  Mr King | | | | | | 4 | Jamie Spencer | Iain Jardine | Useful 1m/1m2f form in Ireland and joined current team for 80,000gns; 50-1 for stable debut at York (1m, good to firm) recently but beaten under 3l and today's longer trip might be what he needs now, as well as some give underfoot; quite interesting with Jamie Spencer booked. | ||
| 2nd (1) Liberty Lane | | | | | | 4 | P J McDonald | K R Burke | Has an up-and-down profile but smart on his day, notably in winning a Class 2 handicap at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in May; found all the trouble going at Epsom in June and then midfield at York last time in a deep race; on a tough mark but has some class about him and races prominently, which might be an asset with no recognised front-runners in the field. | ||
1st (3)  Daysofourlives | | | | | | 4 | Jack Mitchell | Marco Botti | 8lb higher than for his latest win last November but he was a close fourth of 29 over 1m at Ascot three months ago in a first-time visor; equally effective in the reapplied cheekpieces and has no ground issues; can go well providing he's tuned up on return from a break. |
A winner at this meeting 12 months ago, LIBERTY LANE might repeat the trick on his return from a break as his record fresh is encouraging and he will appreciate a smaller field than at York last time, especially with no serial front-runners in opposition. Mr King made an eyecatching stable debut at the Ebor meeting and this longer trip is probably what he needs now. Paradias might not get the solid gallop he needs but Marhaba The Champ is worth considering despite his form figures.[Alistair Jones]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(3)  Nimble Nasher | | | | | | 2 | Elle-May Croot | Ivan Furtado | 14l seventh of 12 when 100-1 for a maiden at Chelmsford (7f, AW) nearly six weeks ago, not without promise but it was low-level form. | ||
(1)  Arbitration | | | | | | 2 | Jason Hart | K R Burke | Promising fifth at Ayr (6f, good; 7-2) in July and some improvement when fifth of ten in another novice at Thirsk (7f, good) one month later, but much more is needed from him in this race. | ||
(4)  Red Admiral | | | | | | 2 | David Egan | Charles Hills | 100,000euros yearling by Dark Angel; 50-1 for valuable maiden at York (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago, totally blowing the start from widest stall and passing only three of his 16 rivals, beaten 28l; hopefully a lot wiser this time but no form claims. | ||
1st (11)  Yabher | | | | | | 2 | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | Fourth foal; Sea The Stars half-brother to winners Al Mubhir (7f-1m2f including 2yo/Listed; RPR 115) and Dubawi Warrior (1m/2m including Poland; 82); dam 7f-1m1f winner (including 2yo/AW/Group 3; 112); from a leading yard and with plenty to respect on paper, he needs a market check. | ||
(7)  Mister Winston | | | | | | 2 | P J McDonald | Andrew Balding | Fifth foal; Churchill close relation to 5f-7f winner Kinks (including 2yo/Bahrain; RPR 96); dam 6f AW winner (70), closely related to Listed-placed 5f winner Thesme, half-sister to 7f Group 3 winner Last Empire; from a leading yard and the market can guide on debut. | ||
3rd (10)  Valedictory | | | | | | 2 | Kieran Shoemark | John & Thady Gosden | 140,000gns yearling; seventh foal; Cracksman half-brother to winners Dolce Courage (7f/1m AW; RPR 89), Bosphorus (UAE 6f, stays 1m4f; 87), Red Poppy (1m AW; 85) and Daddys Poppit (6f AW; 74); dam 1m-1m3f winner (including US Grade 3; 97); from a top yard, he is one to note. | ||
(9)  Serviceman | | | | | | 2 | Jason Watson | Owen Burrows | 225,000euros foal, 320,000gns yearling by Wootton Bassett; first foal; dam Listed-placed 10.5f/1m4f winner (RPR 101), sister to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Kingsbarns, half-sister to winners Belle Artiste (7f Group 3) and Sweeter Still (US 1m Grade 3; dam of Kameko); needs a second look on debut. | ||
(8)  New York Minute | | | | | | 2 | Hector Crouch | Ralph Beckett | 400,000euros yearling; seventh foal; Wootton Bassett half-brother to five winners including The Grey Wizard (1m2f-2m including US Grade 2; RPR 116), Fancy Man (7f-1m4f including 2yo/Listed/Australia; 114) and Hero Hero (7.5f; 95); dam unraced sister to Listed-placed 1m-10.4f winner; late foal; the yard's 2yos are operating at an excellent strike-rate. | ||
| 4th (2) Masubi | | | | | | 2 | Daniel Tudhope | Charlie Appleby | Second favourite when close third of ten in novice at Kempton (1m, AW) 17 days ago, always prominent; that's among the best form in this line-up and he looks sure to improve. | ||
| 2nd (5) Ride The Thunder | | | | | | 2 | Silvestre De Sousa | Roger Varian | 400,000gns yearling by Night Of Thunder; second favourite for novice here (7f, good to firm) in July, racing very freely but always close up and keeping on well to finish second of nine; has Group 2 Royal Lodge entry; one of the top three on form and could be a major improver. | ||
(6)  Scandinavia | | | | | | 2 | Wayne Lordan | A P O'Brien | Has big-race entries; Justify half-brother to 1m2f and 10.5f Group 1 winner Above The Curve; green when third at Leopardstown (1m, good to yielding) and although he was outpaced and closed far too late when second of nine in maiden at Newmarket (1m, good) four weeks ago, that was improved form and the best in this field. |
Scandinavia comfortably tops the ratings after his second over this trip at Newmarket but there wasn't much dash about his performance and it's no foregone conclusion that he can go one better in this interesting field. MASUBI and Ride The Thunder looked promising first time out and Charlie Appleby's representative is slightly preferred, but there's also a batch of newcomers from major stables to be examined.[Richard Austen]
| Info | Form | Odds | Horse Rating | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(11)  Good Heavens | | | | | | 5 | Jason Hart | John & Sean Quinn | Capable of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but proved disappointing over hurdles and has deteriorated back on the Flat; finished last of 13 at Chester most recently (debut for new stable). | ||
(14)  Bajan Bandit | | | | | | 4 | Duran Fentiman | Grant Tuer | Largely consistent 2023 campaign featured two wins; badly lost his form this spring, posting three duck eggs, and is best watched on return from four-month layoff unless the market speaks favourably. | ||
(13)  Eldrickjones | | | | | | 5 | Hollie Doyle | Roger Fell & Sean Murray | Last three wins on Tapeta at Newcastle, the most recent in May; not in the same form since and can be opposed in this useful turf handicap; it's three years since his sole win in this sphere. | ||
(2)  Dear My Friend | | | | | | 4 | Jamie Spencer | Charlie Johnston | Smart AW performer who completed a 1m hat-trick early this year; inconsistent since, mostly on turf and including at Listed/Group level; soundly beaten in competitive York handicap most recently. | ||
(6)  Rhythm Master | | | | | | 6 | Paul Mulrennan | Geoffrey Harker | Quickly running into form this term for new stable and remains well treated on historical data; return to 1m is the question mark for this 6yo, who has raced mostly at 6f-7f. | ||
| 1st (1) Johan | | | | | | 7 | Rossa Ryan | Jack Channon | Absent since beating only one rival here in March when bidding for a second success in the Lincoln; normally goes well fresh, so that was a disappointing reappearance effort; not sure what to expect. | ||
(3)  Ouzo | | | | | | 8 | Saffie Osborne | Jamie Osborne | Made late gains over an inadequate 7f last time and this return to 1m looks a plus; won off this mark at Meydan in February but needs to prove he can defy it on home soil at a different time of year. | ||
2nd (7)  Bopedro | | | | | | 8 | Daniel Tudhope | David O'Meara | Has each-way possibilities on plenty of form, which includes respectable efforts in major handicaps; just isn't certain to reproduce it, having lacked consistency this year; on a 13-race losing sequence. | ||
| (4) Raadobarg | | | | | | 6 | David Egan | George Boughey | Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative. | ||
(8)  Tolstoy | | | | | | 5 | Shay Farmer | Brian Ellison | Record of 4-7 for new yard includes a York hat-trick (7f, good to soft) in June/July and Newcastle win (1m, AW) last month; has crept back up the weights but Shay Farmer now takes off 7lb; very productive of late. | ||
(12)  Magnum Opus | | | | | | 3 | Silvestre De Sousa | Simon & Ed Crisford | Ran creditably in Racing League events on AW last month; recorded a clearcut win at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) on last completed turf start and may still have more to offer; interesting back in this sphere. | ||
(5)  Mirsky | | | | | | 5 | Mark Winn | David O'Meara | Acts on good to firm and good to soft; ex-French 5yo whose British turn looks near, having gone close in competitive 1m handicap at the York Ebor festival most recently (fifth start for present yard); shortlisted. | ||
| 3rd (15) Storm Star | | | | | | 3 | Hayley Turner | Andrew Balding | Creditable third to Tolstoy when favourite for Racing League contest at Newcastle (upped to 1m, AW) last month, taking form figures to 14323; pedigree suggests he should do better still; remains of interest. | ||
(10)  Native Warrior | | | | | | 3 | P J McDonald | K R Burke | Seems versatile ground-wise; has performed well at Royal Ascot (third in 1m Britannia) and Glorious Goodwood (close second over 1m1f) since switched to handicaps; improving 3yo who has a useful prize in him. | ||
4th (9)  Treasure Time | | | | | | 3 | Cieren Fallon | William Haggas | Yet to race on ground softer than good; got up close home in competitive 3yo event at the York Ebor festival (1m) last month off 7lb lower, taking handicap record to 2-5; progressive sort who warrants respect. |
The excellent record of 3yos in this race heightens interest in NATIVE WARRIOR, Storm Star, Treasure Time and Magnum Opus, preferred in that order. Those four runners bring good form and remain open to further improvement. York runner-up Mirsky and productive Tolstoy may prove best of the older runners.[Steve Boow]