April 26 / 17.15 Doncaster

17.15

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
11 (13)
Bantz

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 317326 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Much more experienced than most of these; won at Newcastle (7f) in January and the longer trip might have been against him last time (both runs over 1m have been poor); not ruled out if proving as effective on turf (wasn't last season for a different stable).
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Bantz

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Ran a couple of fair races over this trip on fast ground for Gemma Tutty last season; below par on the AW later in the season and was bought for 4,500gns in October and then gelded; well beaten on stable debut but should improve for the run.

25/1

14th

6

(8)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Bantz

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Eventually lost his form for Gemma Tutty, having scored twice over 7f earlier in 2025; sold for 4,500gns and gelded since last run; enough to prove back up in trip on reappearance but he is on a dangerous mark.

20/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 8325-9

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First two handicap runs were encouraging but he was well held on his final 2yo outing and fared little better at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; represents a stable in excellent form but carries obvious risks.
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4th

7

(6)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Sherlock

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well, half-length second in big field, at Thirsk (6f, good) returned to turf last time; registered sole success (on AW in February) in his only 5f attempt; no mystery if his tally is doubled.

11/2

2nd

17

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Sherlock

8st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Just one win from 22 starts but he is unexposed as a sprinter; apprentice takes off a handy 3lb and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 2208-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over 6f/7f at Yarmouth (good to firm) last summer but she has shown little since, last of ten on seasonal debut; requires the first-time blinkers to have a galvanising effect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(11)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Queen Of Good News

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Had undergone wind surgery prior to C&D win on reappearance last month but never featured at Doncaster since; could be suited by the return to this track (form figures here read 221) and she can't be discounted.

10/1

7th

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Queen Of Good News

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Patrick Owens

Underwent breathing surgery before gaining a breakthrough win on her seasonal return in 1m Yarmouth handicap two weeks ago; back up 4lb but she's not taken lightly in her current mood.

5/1

1st

9

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Queen Of Good News

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

12-race maiden; finished second in her two course runs as a 2yo; well handicapped on last season's best and she has undergone wind surgery during her 176-day absence; should be winning races this year but this perhaps not the day to catch her.

16/1

9/1

Form: 0059-5

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all five starts but that doesn't tell the full story; 5f was inadequate on his final 2yo run and he wasn't beaten far after meeting trouble when fifth at Wolverhampton on reappearance; turf is an unknown (green and well held only previous go) but he has more potential than most of these.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Salisbury

Dovey Moon

9st 4lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: David Evans

Won three times last year; should be sharper following his seasonal return when seventh of 12 at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month but is 6lb higher than his last winning mark and may need to come down a few pounds.

9/1

7th

1

(8)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Dovey Moon

9st 9lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: David Evans

Good progress as a 3yo, winning 1m handicaps at Chepstow (twice) and Nottingham, all on good ground; starts this year off a tougher mark; can win more races but perhaps not this one after 193 days off.

10/1

2

(11)

15th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:45 Nottingham

Dovey Moon

9st 8lb

J: Jack Callan

T: David Evans

Prominent racer whose two wins this year have come at Chepstow (1m, good); ran well when third of 12 in a stronger contest off this mark over C&D (good to soft) 13 days ago; a repeat would put him right in the picture.

9/2

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 47-864

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Unplaced all six starts so far but there have been some positive signs, and he came from a long way back when fourth of nine at Newcastle (7f) four weeks ago; falling in the weights and Paul Mulrennan keeps the ride; chance.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Tarlac

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Katie Scott

Sole win from 19 starts came over C&D last May but he's falling in the weights without giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces the blinkers worn last time.

11/1

8th

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Tarlac

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Katie Scott

Campaigned mostly over 6f, winning once (off 8lb higher); however, attractively weighted and has possibilities if taking well to first-time blinkers, combined with new trip.

8/1

5th

5

(5)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Tarlac

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Record is only 1-17 and there is a question mark over his current form; however, a revival would put him firmly in the picture; gained his success off 8lb higher last May.

6/1

8/1

Form: 503-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Well held first two starts last year (stiff task on second of them) but showed improvement when third of ten at Beverley (5f, good; wore tongue-strap) on final run, best work late on; subsequently left Craig Lidster (same owners); bred to stay this longer trip and still has untapped potential.
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5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Loughnane

Both wins over 7f, the second here in March; good third to a subsequent winner at Newbury (1m, good) last time but not sure this step up in trip will suit as she can pull hard.

14/1

3rd

8

(8)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Newbury

Pearly Squirrel

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: David Loughnane

AW scorer for current stable but form dipped sharply returned to turf last time, despite being previously effective in this sphere; similar type to Dark Rosa.

14/1

12th

12

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pearly Squirrel

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Loughnane

C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) winner in July who also won 7f handicap (AW; no headgear) in March; missed the break (not for the first time) a fortnight ago but otherwise could have a say back on turf.

9/1

11/2

Form: 7673-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has taken a while to reach concert pitch but ended 2024 with a creditable third and filled the same position at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; best work late on) on reappearance; still unexposed and seems to handle turf; one of the likelier ones.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(3)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Yehudi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Consistent maiden who's 3lb lower than when beaten a neck over C&D in February; continued in form since, the last twice for an inexperienced 7lb claimer, and is one to consider.

5/1

6th

15

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Yehudi

9st 4lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

0-16 (includes turf) but has gone close a couple of times on AW; wore this headgear combination when fourth at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) under Hope Regan three weeks ago.

25/1

Form: 0197-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
One of the few in this field with a win (6f, good to firm) to his name, but three runs since have been poor, including when well beaten at 66-1 on reappearance; needs to be revived by first-time headgear.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(3)

12th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:25 Carlisle

Eighteen Fourteen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Both wins at Redcar, the latest a 7f handicap in May off 3lb lower; he has finished last in his two runs since and connections now turn to a visor (wore cheekpieces to no avail once in April).

16/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:18 Redcar

Eighteen Fourteen

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Made it 2-2 on this track when winning over 7f (good to firm) in May; never involved at Catterick last week and now needs to prove himself at 1m, one previous defeat at the trip coming after a winter break.

9/1

7th

4

(6)

9th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:50 Catterick

Eighteen Fourteen

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ollie Pears

Won Redcar novice (6f, good to firm) last June and returned to form to make it 2-2 there in May (7f, good to firm); has to prove he can do it away from Redcar but he's entitled to respect on the back of that win.

11/2

9th
14 (3)
Miakoda

7/1

Form: 755315 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't convinced with his stamina in two goes over 1m but in between he made all in clearcut style over this trip at Newcastle; only 5lb higher and his rider looks good value for his claim; should be in the thick of things.
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4

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Miakoda

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: James Owen

Three 7f wins this year, including on Tapeta, and only 1lb higher than for the latest; well short of his best on his last two runs (slowly away latest); revival not out of the question.

10/1

6

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Leicester

Miakoda

9st 11lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Three wins over 7f this season, the first on Tapeta at Newcastle and the last two (Chepstow, Brighton) on fast ground; not at his best on Tapeta last time but could still go well.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Miakoda

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won at Brighton (7f, good to firm) last month before a respectable fourth of ten at Catterick (7f, good to firm) 38 days ago; has won over this C&D and can go well.

3/1

Form: 75376-

Last run: 230 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has claims on his third of 13 in a York nursery (6f, good to soft) last summer but he ran poorly both starts afterwards; worth a market check after nearly eight months off.
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4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form.

12/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it.

15/8

25/1

Form: 058-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in three novices last term but looked very tricky in handicap at Beverley on reappearance, tailed off after pulling hard and hanging left; perhaps he was unsuited by the right-hand bend but he now has something to prove in a hood and cheekpieces.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

2

(3)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Redcar

Vesperado

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Signs of ability as 2yo but he doesn't help himself by hanging and needs much more than shown in two handicaps at about 7f this year, in a hood and cheekpieces latest, now blinkered.

33/1

11th

8

(6)

26th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Vesperado

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Hinted at ability in three novices last term but looked very tricky in handicap at Beverley on reappearance, tailed off after pulling hard and hanging left; perhaps he was unsuited by the right-hand bend but he now has something to prove in a hood and cheekpieces.

25/1

12/1

Form: 67356-

Last run: 207 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank in five 2yo outings but there were signs of ability and she shaped as if this trip would suit when third in Thirsk novice (6f, good to soft) in July; may be an improved performer at three and market support would be significant.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Tim Easterby

14-race maiden and has deteriorated since finishing third at Ripon (6f, good) in May; her mark continues to drop but she doesn't look ready to take advantage.

33/1

9th

9

(2)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:55 Carlisle

Miss Cast

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Comes here in decent nick without winning, fifth of nine in 7f classified event at Newcastle 25 days ago; no forlorn hope.

10/1

9

(10)

26th Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Miss Cast

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

12-race maiden who has bits and pieces of form which would give her a chance, but her best efforts have come over 6f.

10/1

Form: 48424

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In frame on four of five outings, all on AW; beaten a short head at Lingfield (7f) in March and might have been unsuited by the drop to 6f next time; possibilities if handling the different surface on turf debut.
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5

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Francis Drake

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Probably hasn't enjoyed heavy/good to soft ground on turf the last twice but his record on Polytrack (4212) is a bit better than on Tapeta (484) and he remains 4lb higher than for his Kempton win (6f) in August.

5/1

3

(5)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

14:15 Brighton

Francis Drake

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Kempton winner (6f; from 5lb lower) in August; moderately progressive form came to an abrupt end on heavy ground at Salisbury (6f; favourite) latest, and it is a legitimate concern that his three best efforts have been on AW; cheekpieces added to regular tongue-tie.

4/1

5th

3

(9)

12th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Salisbury

Francis Drake

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Most runs and best form have been on the AW, notably his recent first and second finishes in 6f handicaps; on a competitive mark and could yet show his worth on turf.

2/1

Non-runners

Rogue Dynasty

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £174.30
Straight Forecast £145.52
Tricast £1669.33
Trifecta £1872.70

Selections

Daily Mail:

Pearly Squirrel

Telegraph:

Yehudi

POSTDATA:

Francis Drake

D Express:

Dovey Moon

SPOTLIGHT:

Tarlac

The Times:

Miss Cast

RP RATINGS:

Miakoda

THE NORTH:

Eighteen Fourteen

The Star:

Bantz

NEWMARKET:

Francis Drake

The Sun:

Pearly Squirrel

Daily Record:

Pearly Squirrel

The Guardian:

Yehudi

Daily Mirror:

Yehudi