July 23 / 20.30 Doncaster

20.30

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

Form: 36-444 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth at Haydock (7f, good) on his last two starts; could be in the mix if his good form continues; unproven on slow ground.
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10th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

The Childe Of Hale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; three lesser runs followed and no return to form on his reappearance in April; he could improve for that latest effort but his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

9th

2

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

The Childe Of Hale

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ivan Furtado

Strong at the finish when winning a 7f handicap at Doncaster last summer (good to soft); three lesser efforts followed and he returns from his 172 break over a trip that may be too sharp; he is drawn near some good pace though and looks worth a market check.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

The Childe Of Hale

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) in July but well below that form in two runs following a break (beaten favourite last time); hard to fancy unless the market speaks in his favour.

12/1

4/1

Form: 53-754 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fifth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May and fair fourth of eight at Ffos Las next time (7.3f, good to soft; unraced on softer); now 0-6 but might not be far away.
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6th

3

(11)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Jack Morland

Both wins have been on AW over 6f, latest at Wolverhampton last month on his second start for this stable; flopped when favourite on his return to turf at Bath (5.5f, good) a week later and may be worth another chance back on AW.

7/2

8th

1

(9)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Hunky Dory

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Won at Southwell for Mick Appleby in December and he made it 2-4 in cheekpieces with a dominant display at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last week; record of 0-7 on turf but he ran well in big-field handicap at York last summer and he's a major player if he can transfer his progress back to this sphere; respected under a penalty.

5/2

1st

6

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jack Morland

Took well to first-time cheekpieces when opening his account in December Southwell handicap; spoiled the follow-up attempt by racing too freely and subsequently left Mick Appleby for 30,000gns; had excuses when fair fifth on stable debut at Chelmsford (also 6f; Supreme King third, Lazzar behind) a fortnight ago and might emerge best of that trio this time.

5/1

11/1

Form: 664

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Improved upon this spring's first two runs (7f, good) when 6l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; her two half-sisters have both won races for these connections and she's not ruled out on handicap debut.
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8th

9

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who has often shown a tendency to race too freely and who lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on penultimate start; did well to take fourth over C&D last month, but remains a risky option.

14/1

4th

11

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Regressive maiden who's often pulled hard and needs to settle early from the outside stall; virtually refused to race last time anyway, so there are plenty of risks involved.

25/1

9th

9

(11)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped okay on a couple of occasions on turf (7f) last year before becoming frustrating, seemingly held back by a free-going nature; never better than midfield on recent Southwell (7f; 33-1) comeback; entitled to strip fitter and is easing in the weights.

20/1

15/2

Form: -33118 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Comfortable 7f wins at Leicester (good to soft) and Lingfield (good) following the application of this visor; having shot up the weights he was soundly beaten at Ffos Las last month (7.3f, soft; flag start) but it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance this evening.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 0-053

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Improved form when fifth in Wetherby novice (7f, good to firm) last month in first-time blinkers (retained) and another encouraging run when third here (1m, good) a fortnight ago on handicap debut; his attractive pedigree suggests he could still be capable of a fair bit better; chance.
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8th

2

(10)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Luminous Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dylan Cunha

Related to a few useful winners, including on Tapeta; not much has gone right since a Polytrack win over 1m in the winter and better can be expected at this lower level and back up in distance, so is one to consider.

8/1

7th

4

(4)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Luminous Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Dylan Cunha

1m winner here in the winter off 2lb lower who's struggled badly in three runs since (possible excuses for two of them); stable form could be better and he has to bounce back.

10/1

22th

5

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Luminous Warrior

10st 13lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Got off the mark with a game effort in a 1m handicap at Kempton in December; two bitterly disappointing runs have followed and he now has plenty to prove.

14/1

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10/1

Form: 657

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all three starts (7f/7.3f) and improvement is needed on handicap debut; however, he's been gelded since his last run last month which could help him tap into the considerable potential in his pedigree.
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3

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Took a big step forward on just his second go in handicaps when runner-up at Salisbury (1m) 16 days ago, hampered last 1f and awarded race; up 2lb but he remains unexposed at this trip; player.

7/2

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:43 Salisbury

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Smart sprinting pedigree but he's raced only at about 7f, keeping on at just the one pace when sixth of 12 on handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft; first start since gelded) in July; might prefer quicker ground but he moves up to 1m with something to find.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Soundly beaten on all three starts (7f/7.3f) and improvement is needed on handicap debut; however, he's been gelded since his last run last month which could help him tap into the considerable potential in his pedigree.

10/1

25/1

Form: 097080

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three 2yo novice wins last year and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he's struggled to get competitive in handicaps this year.
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8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 6-8705

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Last month's fifth at Ayr (7f, good) was his best run for a while and he continues to drop down the weights, but he needs to build on that latest performance if he's to get off the mark today at the tenth attempt.
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148

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Defence Missile

7st 12lb

T: Linda Perratt

5

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:12 Ayr

Defence Missile

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Ten-race maiden; dropped 14lb in the weights since April; not without risk but a return to prominent tactics now down in trip and class could bear fruit.

20/1

8th

10

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Defence Missile

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Linda Perratt

Last month's fifth at Ayr (7f, good) was his best run for a while and he continues to drop down the weights, but he needs to build on that latest performance if he's to get off the mark today at the tenth attempt.

25/1

Form: 721 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on second start then went one better at Wolverhampton (7f, AW); begins handicap life on a fair mark and this unexposed filly is open to improvement; on the shortlist.
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1st

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.

14/1

14th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two 7f wins on Tapeta last year including a dominant display in a C&D handicap in November; flopped here in her final run in 2025 but she's had a break since and it wouldn't be a surprise if she found more progress as a 4yo; needs a close look on her return.

9/1

Form: 52-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second at Kempton (6f, AW) last November on second start and he had an excuse (saddle slipped) when soundly beaten third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month on sole run since; the step up in trip may well be a positive on this handicap and turf debut and he's one to consider.
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5th

6

(3)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ottawa

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Back to form with a 6f win at Southwell in December but he has followed it with two lesser efforts; tries new headgear this afternoon.

14/1

6th

2

(9)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ottawa

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

Patchy form of late, last month's Southwell success (6f, Tapeta) surrounded by lesser efforts; still to convince over this far as well.

20/1

4

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Ottawa

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Lacklustre effort at Kempton 15 days ago (7f) but he was placed in his two runs in September (6f); cheekpieces now given a go.

7/1

Form: 651-50 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, heavy) last October; well beaten on both outings this season (8.6f/8.3f, AW/good) but was hampered last time and the return to slow ground could be a major plus; interesting.
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3

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Heavy-ground winner over 7f on final 2yo start; conditions have mostly been difficult for her this year but her staying-on third of ten at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago was more promising; in the thick of it if adding cheekpieces has a good effect.

9/2

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Unforgetable Belle

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alice Haynes

Improved to win 7f nursery on heavy ground last autumn but well below that form this season (five runs; 7f-1m2f), including when back on slow turf a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ended her 2yo campaign with a heavy-ground success on handicap debut at Leicester (7f); that was off 2lb higher but she's struggled in four runs this season and a tongue-tie didn't make any difference at Kempton three weeks ago; has lots to prove including stamina at this new trip.

16/1

Form: 351696 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his 14 starts in Ireland for Danny Murphy; fair sixth of 14 at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) in May and sold for 13,000gns since; the first-time hood (replacing blinkers) could be a positive for this headstrong sort and his new trainer is among the winners; not ruled out.
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8th

7

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Anthony Carson

Got off the mark for his current yard at Chelmsford (7f) in November and has continued in decent nick, third of seven in 7f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Anthony Carson

Third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield on his last two starts; doesn't look the easiest ride but Donagh Murphy is fine value for his 5lb claim against other apprentices; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account at a track he ran well at last October.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Anthony Carson

7f win at Chelmsford for Alice Haynes in November; two C&D runs for new stable have both resulted in good efforts but he didn't look straightforward under pressure here two weeks ago.

3/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £33.81
Tricast £284.02

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ottawa

RP RATINGS:

Hunky Dory

The Times:

Luminous Warrior

POSTDATA:

Tam Lin

Daily Mirror:

Me Tarzan

Daily Record:

Call Me Betty

NEWMARKET:

Ottawa

Daily Mail:

Ottawa

The Star:

Ottawa

LAMBOURN:

Hunky Dory

Telegraph:

Hunky Dory

D Express:

Hunky Dory

The Guardian:

Luminous Warrior