June 15 / 14.25 Doncaster

14.25

Good To Firm

Grace And Dotty Fedoras And Feathers Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5548.04
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Grace And Dotty Fedoras And Feathers Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 141575 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Nine-time AW winner, the last twice over 7f this year; much less effective on turf and, although handicapped accordingly on this surface, others in this line-up appeal more.
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19th

16

(19)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Follow Your Heart

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Behind on his only run here (2023); Doncaster last June saw his only turf win since 2021, amidst plenty of AW success admittedly but he was out of form in February when last seen; has a competitive mark but other cases look a bit more solid, particularly as he's drawn wide.

33/1

4th

2

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Loughnane

Six-time course winner, most recently off 2lb lower in December; finished an aggregate of almost 3l behind Diamondonthehill in two subsequent starts; that solid rival seems to have the upper hand.

3/1

6th

3

(3)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:10 Kempton (AW)

Follow Your Heart

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 10-46 on AW, the most recent success at Wolverhampton in December; respectable fourth to Echalar there in follow-up attempt and remains in form.

9/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 320-53 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Unraced beyond 6f since 2yo season but came second over C&D on his debut and moves back up in trip after a pretty good third at Redcar (6f, good to firm) last month; no surprise if he features.
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1st

9

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Started favourite on his first nine starts last year, winning two of them, both off lower marks; hit traffic over an inadequate 5f on his comeback a few weeks ago, which will ensure he's popular once again for a yard also responsible for Cairdeas.

4/1

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Novello Lad

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

All best form at 6f on good or quicker ground; easily excused a modest farewell to 2025 on account of soft going but he does have something to prove in his first-ever 5f run.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 08-1

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two 6f novice races for William Haggas in spring 2024 but led close home over that trip for new stable at Wolverhampton (AW) in February; absent since but open to further improvement in 7f handicaps.
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9

(6)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Angel Of Rain

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Horton

Stop-start career but can add to her Wolverhampton novice success on the evidence of an unlucky third at Doncaster in June and decent fifth in a hot race at Southwell last time; might be one for another day, though; Polytrack debut.

10/1

5th

8

(5)

17th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

16:22 Southwell (AW)

Angel Of Rain

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

Improved to win 6f Wolverhampton novice on stable debut in February and might have been a shade unlucky not to follow up on handicap debut a Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in June; didn't fire at Ascot last month but still has possibilities on this return to Tapeta.

12/1

4th
7 (4)
Chifa

10/1

Form: 9/3834 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In the frame on three of four AW starts (all 7f) since returning in March from long absence but remains on a fairly tough mark and this return to turf is probably not ideal.
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9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Seven of his nine wins have come over C&D, the latest in January off a 2lb lower mark; down the field twice since (met early trouble on both occasions) and he has a tricky draw today.

16/1

Form: 12505

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo; kept on well for fifth at Wolverhampton (7f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) last month but is yet to make any significant progress since winning a small-field 6f novice there on debut in January, and his worst run was his turf debut two starts ago.
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3

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Twilight Diamond

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Sole win came on debut at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in January; beaten nearly 2l when fourth of nine at Thirsk (7f, good) in July but he was never involved following a slow start at Doncaster 19 days ago; dropped another 1lb and the visor is added on this return to AW.

9/1

7th

7

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Twilight Diamond

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

6f AW win on debut came in a weak race; yet to make a big impact in five handicaps but he came from off the pace when a respectable fourth at Thirsk (7f, good) and was beaten less than 2l; could be dangerous if he can build on that.

7/1

16/1

Form: 549869 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three times on Tapeta (7f-1m) towards end of 2024 but has lost his way this year; needs to have benefited from combination of wind surgery and two-month break.
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9th

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

10st 1lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Four-time AW winner at 7f/1m for Jennie Candlish with his last win coming at Southwell off 70 in August; not at the same level since, but the best of three runs for this yard came last time here over 5f when 3l behind the winner; into 0-60 company now and returns to winning distance.

16/1

7th

8

(3)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Cian Collins

Useful AW form in Britain, winning four times; well below his best in final runs for Laura Morgan and poor form has continued in two outings here for new yard; Colin Keane takes over for the first time now.

33/1

10th

4

(8)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Vibrato

9st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Cian Collins

Useful overall AW form in Britain, winning four times; a long way below best since Southwell win last August; never threatened in a 7f handicap here on Irish debut.

20/1

Form: 297376 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over 7f; posted two pretty good efforts over 1m at Thirsk this spring and his recent 7f defeat is probably best overlooked (restless in stalls, awkward leaving stalls and then raced too freely); can bounce back and make his presence felt here.
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9th

8

(9)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 5lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f) in August and has returned from a ten-week break in good nick, not enjoying the rub of the green when sixth of nine over C&D 39 days ago; he can make his presence felt.

20/1

9

(12)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Wilde And Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f) in August and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; missed the break again when never dangerous at Redcar latest and he does come with risks.

12/1

8th

3

(5)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Redcar

Wilde And Dandy

9st 11lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just held on to score at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and did well to finish second at Chelmsford (7f, AW) since, considering he was slowly away; tendency to blow the start is a concern and he's unproven on ground slower than good.

8/1

Form: 36-593 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained his last three wins over 7f; seemingly back in good form when staying-on third at Catterick (6f, good to soft) last month, his third run this season, and returns to 7f on a good mark; may well be the answer.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Has won three of his 34 races on turf, the latest off this mark at Musselburgh last August (7f, good); should come on for his reappearance run and a possible.

9/1

6th

7

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Patontheback

9st 10lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

He lacks a recent run and was below par more often than not last year; however, he reappears on a handy mark and, with his stable going well, it will be no surprise if this C&D winner is in the mix.

12/1

2

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Patontheback

9st 12lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gemma Tutty

Took advantage of a reduced mark at Musselburgh in August; couple of poor efforts since that win, however, and has proved far from consistent this year.

14/1

Form: 10-732 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f in September (good/soft) and was placed on his last two appearances (7f/7.4f, good); does not appear to have much margin for error off current mark but ought to give another good account.
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3rd

4

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Count Palatine

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026.

16/1

10th

12

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Count Palatine

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

All four wins over 7f, once on this track; probably stays further and is worth another go over 1m but he was last to finish on his comeback here over 7f in April and likely other days.

25/1

13th

6

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Count Palatine

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; two wins in the second half of 2025 and he ended that campaign with a good second of 15 at Leicester in October; runs off the same mark but he could only manage a midfield finish in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9-1546 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Career-best form when winning in first-time visor at Thirsk (6f, good) in April and comes here after two perfectly respectable runs over that trip last month (blinkers refitted last time); 7f also suits; in the mix.
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3rd

8

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Wreck It Ryley

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Alan Brown

Handicapper hit him hard after he made it 2-2 at Leicester off 7lb lower last month and he's struggled in two runs since; hit and miss now and, while it's possible he'll bounce back, others have more pressing claims.

16/1

8th

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

Wreck It Ryley

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Alan Brown

6yo who hit a personal best with his emphatic win at Leicester (6f, good) last month but he flopped off this revised mark there 12 days later; has won at Ripon but he's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back again after that last run.

9/1

4th

2

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Wreck It Ryley

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Alan Brown

Winner of both C&D starts, in October (good to soft) and when pulling well clear (good) 12 days ago; has won on good to firm so the warm weather shouldn't be a problem but the new 9lb higher mark might be.

3/1

Non-runners

Grand Citadel

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £58.00
Straight Forecast £40.35
Tricast £698.27
Trifecta £674.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Count Palatine

NEWMARKET:

Angel Of Rain

The Sun:

Grand Citadel

SPOTLIGHT:

Patontheback

D Express:

Novello Lad

The Times:

Twilight Diamond

POSTDATA:

Wreck It Ryley

Telegraph:

Angel Of Rain

The Star:

Grand Citadel

Daily Mirror:

Count Palatine

Daily Record:

Count Palatine

RP RATINGS:

Patontheback