May 27 / 17.10 Leicester

17.10

Good To Firm

Mark West Pinot Noir Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 16 runners
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Mark West Pinot Noir Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
6 (12)
Grand Citadel

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.10
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 7424-6

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest ex-Irish maiden who wasn't discredited on her first run for ten months/yard debut when a fading sixth of 11 in 6f handicap here last month; can take a step forward.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

5

(10)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Grand Citadel

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Just one win from her 21 starts but that came in this race last year (good to soft) and she's been in good heart this spring, finishing second at Lingfield (7.6f, good) last Tuesday; solid claims.

11/4

2nd

8

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield

Grand Citadel

9st 6lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Sole win from 20 starts came at Leicester (7f, good to soft) last May for Pam Sly; faded late having set a strong pace over 1m a Yarmouth last month and ran a solid race when third there over 6f three weeks ago; contender back up in trip.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:03 Yarmouth

Grand Citadel

9st 7lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Only win was at 7f and four of her last five races have been at 1m; stuck around here 17 days ago despite developing a clear lead and expect similar tactics back at 6f.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 009-46 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Winless since the summer of 2023 and he failed to build on his reappearance fourth when only sixth of ten in 7f Brighton handicap 27 days ago; needs to bounce back with visor replacing cheekpieces.
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9th

12

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Bath

Amathus

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

All of his seven wins have been over shorter trips but he produced a strong finish when a 2l second over C&D (good) 18 days ago; on unchanged mark and has possibilities if he can find some extra spark.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

4th May 2026

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Bath

Amathus

10st 10lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Patrick Chamings

Seven wins, all on good to firm over 6f and 7f; record over 1m is less compelling and he was never in the hunt over C&D on last month's reappearance; minor money perhaps his best hope.

10/1

9th

1

(6)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Amathus

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Patrick Chamings

Often came to hand early in the past but is getting on now and has never won first time out; carries a big weight, ideally suited by an easy 7f and today's stiff 1m doesn't appeal as optimal.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 45-737 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
It's now 17 starts since he went in over C&D in 2023 and he came in a below-form seventh of 11 over 6f here last month; cheekpieces replace usual blinkers but others appeal more.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Shark Two One

9st 3lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.

10/1

5th

9

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Shark Two One

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Five turf wins at 6f-7f, the latest two over the latter trip on this track; he's had some excuses for low-key reappearances in the past but it's still a stretch to expect him to be on song for this one.

8/1

6

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:00 Nottingham

Shark Two One

9st 6lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Jessica Macey

Multiple 6f-7f winner, including on soft; latest success came in classified company at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; best effort in handicaps since was back there on his penultimate start; should be thereabouts.

9/2

9/2

Form: 768335 D BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

20:15 Beverley

Devasboy

9st 7lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

On a long losing run; good third over 7f at Chepstow (good) a month ago but hasn't run quite as well on his two outings since.

13/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

5th

2

(4)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Devasboy

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

On a lengthy losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, a close fifth of eight in 1m Brighton handicap six days ago; one to consider.

9/2

16/1

Form: 3558-8

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Still to get her head in front and she came in last of eight in 11.5f Bath handicap 13 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Hawk Jet

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Emma Lavelle

Still to get her head in front and she came in last of eight in 11.5f Bath handicap 13 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

6th

11

(8)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Hawk Jet

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Emma Lavelle

Still to get her head in front and she came in last of eight in 11.5f Bath handicap 13 days ago; easy to look elsewhere.

16/1

7

(4)

14th May 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:42 Bath

Hawk Jet

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Emma Lavelle

0-12 (Flat/hurdles); third off 4lb higher at Salisbury (1m6f, good to firm) last August but failed to build on that over 2m+ in her following three starts; drops back in distance on her first start since November.

12/1

10/1

Form: 065403

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to score after 18 attempts but he posted a good third of eight in 7f handicap at Wetherby 30 days ago; ought to be in the shake-up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Bibendum

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Stayed on well to win a 5f handicap here in November; handicapper on top since but his latest 5f run here was in a better race and he was keeping on late; one to consider.

7/4

4th

7

(9)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:13 Newcastle (AW)

Bibendum

9st 0lb

J: George Wood

T: Julie Camacho

Ran on well when justifying favouritism over C&D (Class 6; from 5lb lower) in November; third to Our Absent Friends next time, before being disadvantaged by a wide draw at Wolverhampton (6f) latest; this is potentially asking a bit too much.

15/2

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 8-8616 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Thirsk (7f) in April and not disgraced given he raced wide when sixth of 11 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 15 days ago; can go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(9)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Dumfries

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times on turf (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; recent efforts respectable and he was a course scorer for his previous yard.

10/1

4

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Dumfries

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Successful three times (off lower marks) during a largely consistent 2025 campaign; creditable fourth in last two outings and again has frame possibilities.

9/2

4th

12

(7)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Dumfries

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Has earned his keep in low-level handicaps this season, winning over C&D and twice over 7.4f at Beverley (all on good to firm); also suited by soft ground but might find this race too competitive.

14/1

Form: 49620- D

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2023 and he proved hard to catch right last term; still can't be discounted, though, if returning with his A-game off a reduced mark.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(9)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

San Francisco Bay

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Tailed off on heavy ground at Nottingham last October when last seen but showed some good form last season, including when winning at Nottingham (1m2f, good), and he returns on a competitive mark; not ruled out.

14/1

14

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

San Francisco Bay

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

C&D win off 6lb lower in July (good ground); solid efforts on his last two starts and won't be inconvenienced by the forecast significant rain; others perhaps better treated.

10/1

12

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

14:22 Bath

San Francisco Bay

9st 5lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Henry Candy

Front-runner who stayed there over 1m2f at Nottingham in July and only collared late on by a 3yo at Lingfield last time (AW); has form here and should run well.

8/1

10th
12 (5)
Ajrad

10/1

Form: 187445 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Scored at Wolverhampton (7f) in January but he's been largely below par since, fifth of 14 in 7f Chepstow handicap two weeks ago; not the most reliable.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(8)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:10 Chepstow

Ajrad

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Usually ridden patiently; step back in right direction when keeping-on fifth at Kempton (7f, AW) this month, but his three turf wins in 2025 were gained over 1m and he'll probably need a strong pace to aim at over this trip.

10/1

5th

9

(8)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Ajrad

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Rod Millman

Most wins come later in the year and is high in the weights (13lb higher than when last successful on the AW) after three turf victories last summer; not been at his best in two runs back.

20/1

6th

3

(1)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Ajrad

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Rod Millman

Won four Class 6 handicaps (7f-1m) in 2025, including on good to firm and heavy ground; back on last winning mark but he's been out of sorts in last four runs and needs a major revival back on turf; cheekpieces removed.

11/2

25/1

Form: 53/9-7

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo has shown only poor form to date, off 16 months before beating just one home on her handicap debut at Nottingham (1m) 18 days ago; much more is required.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(8)

1st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Southwell (AW)

Sunday Belle

8st 12lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ian Williams

Modest form in her six starts but her latest Wolverhampton run (8.6f) was quite eyecatching, poorly positioned turning in but keeping on quite steadily (ran the fastest final 3f in the race); that effort offered hope of better and she's not discounted in another modest event; unexposed on Tapeta.

20/1

3

(10)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sunday Belle

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced 4yo who has struggled in two turf handicaps following a lengthy absence after one run in Dubai; returns to AW.

20/1

11th

10

(7)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Sunday Belle

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Ian Williams

Lightly raced 4yo has shown only poor form to date, off 16 months before beating just one home on her handicap debut at Nottingham (1m) 18 days ago; much more is required.

25/1

12th
4 (16)
Gherkin

16/1

Form: 47273-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Winless in 2024 but he largely performed with credit, signing off with a good third of nine in 6f Wolverhampton handicap in November; no forlorn hope on his seasonal return.
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6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

6

(7)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

15:25 Bath

Gherkin

9st 4lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Stuart Kittow

On dangerous mark and is versatile ground-wise but his last win was in 2023 and he's struggled in both runs this season; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround after a break.

16/1

1

(1)

16th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:30 Chepstow

Gherkin

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Stuart Kittow

On a workable mark and versatile regarding ground, but last month's seasonal debut (7f) was very disappointing and he needs to have taken significant benefit from that outing; blinkers refitted.

14/1

Form: 829368

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who beat only two home in 6f Redcar handicap last month; hard to make a case for.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

14:50 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

9st 9lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Christine Dunnett

Beaten only 2l but readily dealt with by B Associates in a 7f classified here 12 days ago (good), taking her career record to 0-43; probably that bit more effective down at 6f, but still brave to name this the day.

33/1

2

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

15:07 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

9st 9lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Christine Dunnett

Placed three times in 11 visits here but is now 0-42 and looks up against it, even at this level; stable also runs Primrose Maid.

25/1

10

(9)

16th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Fast Flo

8st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Christine Dunnett

41-race maiden but her best efforts on turf have been here; went off the boil in the spring but it was a respectable effort when sixth of 14 here (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; weakened gradually that day so the return to this trip might help a bit.

25/1

66/1

Form: 57-080

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Has beaten just one rival in three starts in 2025; very hard to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

9

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:52 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Record of 0-16 and he's finished ahead of only four rivals in his last five starts; passed over.

66/1

10th

11

(5)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

15-race maiden with low-level form; makes little appeal.

100/1

9th

9

(2)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Tilsworth Silver

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

14-race maiden with low-level form; last seen over 2m and no appeal dropped to 7f.

100/1

66/1

Form: 00/0-0

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.

66/1

15th

16

(9)

27th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: J R Jenkins

Yet to get her head in front and she offered little in two runs for her current yard either side of Christmas; others are much preferred.

66/1

10th

7

(4)

9th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Wild Eyed Girl

9st 3lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: J R Jenkins

dwelt start

40/1

16th
14 (6)
Honrado

20/1

Form: 2V7966

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Seems a poor maiden nowadays and he beat just one home in 1m4f Brighton handicap 19 days ago; drops markedly in trip with lots to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:23 Lingfield (AW)

Honrado

9st 4lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Got off the mark at the 21st attempt under an inspired ride by today's rider Matthew Lloyd Slater at Leicester (1m4f, good to firm) last month; needs to be kidded along and his resolution is more key than the 4lb rise he now picks up but should go close.

5/1

9

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

15:00 Leicester

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

Some mixed results this year but he wasn't far away over C&D (good to firm) in June and was as close as he's ever been to a first win when beaten a neck at Yarmouth (1m2f) last week; on the premises.

7/1

8

(4)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

16:40 Yarmouth

Honrado

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Tony Carroll

0-19; best form for this yard when second in an AW classified in January, when wearing a tongue-tie and cheekpieces; that headgear combination was swapped for a hood when a respectable fourth at Leicester (also 1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; drop back to this trip not an obvious plus.

8/1

Form: 7320-3 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
A two-time 7f/1m scorer last term and he resumed from five months off with an encouraging third of 11 in 7f handicap at Chelmsford 33 days ago; a likely player eased 1lb with that run under his belt.
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9th

4

(5)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

Dashing Donkey

9st 0lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Stone

This son of Time Test cost 4,000gns as a yearling and is closely related to 1m/1m2f winner Zara's Return (RPR 82); dam French 1m AW winner; likely best watched on debut.

50/1

Non-runners

Al Shabab

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £203.30
Straight Forecast £180.22
Tricast £1928.76
Trifecta £3124.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Dashing Donkey

POSTDATA:

Dumfries

Daily Record:

Bibendum

Daily Mail:

Devasboy

RP RATINGS:

Shark Two One

WEST COUNTRY:

Gherkin

The Times:

Dashing Donkey

Telegraph:

Dashing Donkey

The Guardian:

Dashing Donkey

D Express:

Dashing Donkey

Daily Mirror:

Dumfries

The Sun:

Dumfries

The Star:

Dumfries