July 04 / 14.50 Doncaster

14.50

Good To Firm

Play At The Races Stableduel Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Play At The Races Stableduel Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 04-

Last run: 279 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 19l in two 1m4f novices at Southwell (AW) and Ripon (soft) last September; bred to be much better than that, but he may need the run and handicaps become an option after this; stable also runs the newcomer Chico Magnifica.
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5th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 5lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Some promise in brief Flat career but he hasn't shown much in his four runs over hurdles; had wind surgery before penultimate start.

100/1

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Showed promise on the Flat for Karl Burke, but hasn't shown much in three runs over hurdles, including on first run after wind surgery last time; this better ground may suit but plenty to prove.

25/1

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Famous Shoes

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

No promise in two attempts over hurdles, behind when late faller latest; had wind surgery since.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at huge prices in a bumper, a hurdle and two starts on the Flat (1m4f, good to firm); hard to fancy.
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1

(5)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Garswood Gold

9st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Clare Ellam

Well held at big prices in a bumper, a hurdle and three starts on the Flat (good to firm); much better is needed on handicap debut.

33/1

2

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Garswood Gold

10st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Clare Ellam

Well held at huge prices in a bumper, a hurdle and two starts on the Flat (1m4f, good to firm); hard to fancy.

100/1

3rd

1

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Garswood Gold

10st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Clare Ellam

Struggled at 150-1 on bumper debut in Ireland in December 2023; pulled up in Bangor maiden hurdle (2m, good) on comeback last month and was tailed off when switched to the Flat at Doncaster (1m4f novice) on Sunday; can only be watched.

100/1

Form: 59

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some late progress when fifth of eight on Flat debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; 250-1) a fortnight ago, but only beat one home at Thirsk (1m, good; 125-1) on Wednesday; the longer trip may suit but he looks more one for handicaps.
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7th

7

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Jubilee Party

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Unusual profile, having been pulled up in a Tabley point-to-point last May before reappearing with three quick qualifying runs on the Flat (1m-1m4f, good/good to firm) this summer in cheekpieces; worth putting on market watch now up in trip for handicap debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles since last November including on his third start for this yard last month; not really bred for this game, but still worth monitoring in the market on belated Flat debut.
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4th

5

(5)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:37 Southwell (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 3lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Registered a first Flat win when scoring over C&D in January and it was a creditable effort when chasing home St Faz at Lingfield (2m, Polytrack) six days ago; work to do if he's to turn the tables but still one of the more likely ones.

6/1

2nd

6

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Quattro

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Recorded his first Flat success when scoring at Southwell in January (1m6f); he has run to a similar level in defeat since and he should remain competitive.

8/1

4th

1

(5)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Prince Quattro

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

4-22 over hurdles but just 1-15 on the Flat, the win coming at Southwell (1m6f, Tapeta) in January; only 1lb higher, though, and should make his presence felt.

2/1

2/1

Form: 533

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sets the standard having finished third in novices at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in May and over this C&D (good to firm) last month (Garswood Gold and Rocky GB miles behind); the one to beat if producing a similar performance.
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1st

2

(3)

22nd May 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:07 Goodwood

Bahadur

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: S Woods

Unraced on softer than good when on turf; made immediate progress when switched to AW in the autumn, completing a hat-trick in a 1m4f novice and 1m4f/1m6f handicaps; perhaps in need of the race (albeit joint-favourite) on reappearance last month and fifth of 12 at Newmarket (1m6f) four weeks later was respectable, but settling him was an issue; suitability for a slog over 2m can therefore be questioned.

4/1

5th

8

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Bahadur

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: S Woods

Made immediate progress when switched to AW in the autumn, completing a hat-trick in a 1m4f novice and 1m4f/1m6f handicaps; perhaps in need of the race (albeit joint-favourite) on reappearance four weeks ago, but now needs to show that he can serve up his best on turf.

8/1

6th

1

(5)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

15:30 Kempton (AW)

Bahadur

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: S Woods

Immediate progress for switch to AW in the autumn, especially in handicaps on last two starts when a ready winner over 1m4f at Newcastle, then held off a subsequent improver at Wolverhampton (1m6f); up further 3lb; James Doyle rarely rides for yard now but 10-41 overall; can do better again.

13/2

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Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 7f-1m3f winner Gold Phoenix (including AW/US Grade 1; RPR 120); dam US 8.5f dirt winner, sister to HK 1m Group 1 winner Sea Defence and US 6.5f/7f Grade 2 winner Jibboom, out of 7f/1m winner; striking pedigree and this doesn't look a deep race in which to make his debut; market should be revealing.
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2nd

8

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Chico Magnifica

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles but that could change now he's into handicap company; market confidence would be welcomed.

9/2

9th

11

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:17 Bangor-on-Dee

Chico Magnifica

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles and probably one for handicaps.

25/1

9th

13

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Wetherby

Chico Magnifica

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has failed to shine in two attempts over hurdles and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly; otherwise retains potential judged on Flat record (2-4; best RPR 85).

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who was sent off just 5-2 for last month's Sandown debut (1m2f, good to firm), but he never figured in finishing ninth of the 12 runners (a length behind Klassleader), with the performance the subject of a running-and-riding inquiry; should be capable of better and interesting to see if his supporters return.
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1st

10

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Dual novice winner who was second (no match for the winner) in a C&D Racing League handicap before not appearing to stay 1m6f at Haydock (Class 2); remains of interest.

4/1

4

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Gran Descans

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July on second start and followed up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); no match for Circus Of Rome on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) recently but did well to beat the remainder and is 9lb better off with the winner this afternoon; could be suited by the step up to 1m6f and he's one to consider.

11/2

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made debut in June and won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on second start before following up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); this well-bred Frankel colt has potential off his opening mark; player on AW debut.

3/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just 4-1 for last month's Sandown debut (1m2f, good to firm), but proved far too green in finishing seventh of 12; bred to be better than that and no surprise were he to put up a better performance.
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1st

10

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Klassleader

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made his debut only last June and has had just four races; long odds-on for 1m4f novice win in August and best form when second of six to Sing Us A Song on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, again good to soft; came from the back) in September; probably still a work in progress at that stage and he starts 2026 (for in-form yard) with significant potential.

9/4

2nd

2

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Haydock

Klassleader

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Improved for June's debut (1m2f) when second and recording a very useful RPR at Doncaster (also good to firm) the following month; wasn't overly impressive when off the mark at cramped odds at Ffos Las (also 1m4f, good to soft) four weeks ago but did look better the further he went and this step up in trip is surely a positive; handicap debut.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 209y

Class 4

15:40 Ffos Las

Klassleader

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Improved for June's debut run at Sandown when upped in trip and going close at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) last month; his dam was a Group 3 winner and he holds leading claims for his top yard.

8/11

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when beaten a very long way on his debut over C&D (good to firm) last month; impossible to recommend.
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9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Rocky Gb

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

100-1 when beaten a very long way on his debut over C&D (good to firm) last month; impossible to recommend.

100/1

10

(10)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

15:30 Doncaster

Rocky Gb

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Third foal; half-brother to very useful 5f-7f winner Brazen Bolt; dam useful 7f winner; has good standard to reach on debut.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1 when a well-held eighth of 11 on his Lingfield debut (1m2f, good to soft) last month; major improvement required.
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8th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Justice

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Well beaten over hurdles last time; has taken Flat form to a new level since switched to AW, finishing second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last September then going one better at Chelmsford (2m) in January; open to further progress back in this sphere, provided he takes to new headgear.

11/4

7th

8

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Rogue Justice

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jack Jones

Back from a break to get off the mark on the Flat last month (sixth attempt), albeit in a low-grade 2m handicap on the AW; has the stamina for hurdling and Sean Bowen is booked, but others are still preferred.

8/1

1st

3

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Justice

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Last of five on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, kept since) in August but posted an improved effort when second at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) 145 days ago, shaping as if this longer trip would suit; off since but needs a second look.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £6.87
Trifecta £14.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bahadur

Daily Mail:

Gran Descans

The Star:

Klassleader

NEWMARKET:

Prince Quattro

Daily Mirror:

Gran Descans

POSTDATA:

Bahadur

The Times:

Bahadur

Telegraph:

Bahadur

The Guardian:

Bahadur

D Express:

Bahadur

The Sun:

Bahadur

Daily Record:

Bahadur