July 24 / 16.20 Doncaster

16.20

Soft

Autism In Racing At Doncaster Today Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Autism In Racing At Doncaster Today Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -53221 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 6f, one here (good to firm) and the other a six-runner handicap at Nottingham last time (good); just as effective at 7f but yet to prove he is suited by soft ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(2)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Novello Lad

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won twice over 6f at Doncaster this summer, the second win coming off a 1lb higher mark; struggled on his last four starts and a full revival is required.

20/1

14th

4

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Novello Lad

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps here in early summer; well below form elsewhere on all three runs since, only 17th at York and Thirsk on last two outings, but the return to Doncaster ensures he retains some interest on this first 5f venture since reappearance.

33/1

17th

6

(16)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Novello Lad

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps at Doncaster in early summer but he's been well below par both runs since, only 17th in 6f York handicap last time; lots more is needed.

25/1

Form: -31303

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on the AW; 0-8 on turf but fair third over C&D last time (good); seems to act on soft; each-way chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

Form: 19-452 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two of her three wins have been on the AW but won over 1m here last August (good to firm); showed her best form of the season when runner-up over 1m here last time (good to firm); softer ground a concern.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bella Bisbee

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

The most recent of her six wins came at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and she ran well when third of 12 there last month; below her best on her last two starts but this C&D winner has each-way claims back on AW.

22/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

11st 7lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: Scott Dixon

Inconsistent of late but her Doncaster form features wins in 2024/2026 and a creditable placed effort on penultimate outing; could go well returned to this venue.

11/1

6th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Bella Bisbee

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has run well in two of her last three races, last time dictating a modest pace at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); came up short there but has to be feared here.

10/1

Form: 0-8066 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Hannon; yet to win for present yard and has taken time to come to himself this year following a 405-day break; sound efforts over 6f last twice but just as effective at 7f and with a sound run on heavy ground to his credit is one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

One Night Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Underwhelming for the majority of this campaign but he got back on track when third at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; won on soft ground last September and he's a contender if backing up that latest effort.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

One Night Thunder

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Odds-on favourite when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; 2026 campaign has been disappointing, including when backed at Beverley 11 days ago; too well treated to discount.

7/1

5th

9

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

One Night Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Run to form in just one of his five starts this year; fully effective at the track and rain would boost his chance; one to consider with a good claimer booked.

12/1

Form: 83-700 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; well beaten on the AW on stable debut last month (1m); very well suited by plenty of give in the ground so should fare better this time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

Form: 38-506 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last win was off a 6lb higher mark over 7f on soft ground at Catterick in April 2024; mixed form since; tried in visor last twice (left off here); could go well.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 7lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner who has turned a bit of a corner in blinkers, finishing fourth at Southwell (AW; under Harry Vigors) and then nearly winning at Epsom 22 days ago (both over 7f); strongly considered.

6/1

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

Form: -12158 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only turf win was a 5f Windsor novice in 2022 (good to firm; trained by Ralph Beckett); two AW wins for this yard this year (both over 7f); not at his best on last two runs, and soft ground a slight concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

Form: 215779 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Regular winner; hasn't been in the best form since winning at Southwell in February (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); no headgear now; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

Form: 0-2714 D BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when scoring at Nottingham in May (1m, good); not quite so good last time (good to firm); handles soft ground well and a possible.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

4

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Highland Olly

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three wins this season, the latest off a 10lb higher mark at Beverley (7.4f) in July; although he has been unplaced in all five AW runs, he has shown some aptitude for this surface; shouldn't be far away.

6/1

17th

5

(15)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Highland Olly

9st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

All six wins have been on good ground or quicker, the most recent at Beverley (7.5f) in July, but he was third of 11 there on heavy ground last time (8.5f; cheekpieces back on); step up to 1m2f isn't sure to suit.

20/1

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

33/1

Form: 0679-0 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(14)

19th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Bath

Wildfell

9st 1lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won four in a row during 2023 but lightly raced in the meantime and has been struggling badly when seen in action.

66/1

8

(13)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Wildfell

9st 4lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won four in a row in 2023 but he's not seen much action in recent years and has failed to beat a rival in last three runs; mark is tumbling but he has plenty to prove and he needs a big turnaround after wind surgery.

100/1

11th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won four races on the trot in 2023; beat nothing in two races last summer after a long absence and now returns from another one; new yard.

50/1

Form: 2-1102 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Began the season with wins at Redcar (7f) and C&D, both on good to firm; good run off this mark when second over C&D five days ago; a possible.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Amayretto

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Amayretto

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to 6f when winning successive Hamilton handicaps in September (good to soft/soft) and it was a belated return to 5f when below par last time; however, this is a tougher grade than she's accustomed to.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Amayretto

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Benefited from the return to 6f of late, winning both starts here (good to soft and soft); flying high but has a penalty to carry in a better race back over 5f for the first time since her debut; still not ruled out.

9/1

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Bella Bisbee

Daily Mail:

Novello Lad

The Times:

Beale Street

POSTDATA:

Amayretto

SPOTLIGHT:

One Night Thunder

D Express:

Highland Olly

TOPSPEED:

Red Mirage

The Guardian:

Beale Street

Telegraph:

Bella Bisbee

The Sun:

Bella Bisbee

The Star:

Novello Lad

Daily Record:

Novello Lad

Daily Mirror:

Amayretto

RP RATINGS:

One Night Thunder