August 16 / 17.25 Doncaster

17.25

Good To Firm

UAndI Renewables With Doncaster Radio Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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UAndI Renewables With Doncaster Radio Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 1-4364 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who is unexposed on turf and did well to finish a close fourth of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good) in May after taking a strong hold; should get a better tow into this race and he's in the mix back in trip for new yard (changed hands for 9,000gns).
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9th

7

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ninth Life

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW.

14/1

6

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query.

12/1

Form: 7-4681

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Added to his two AW wins when coming from off the pace to score off a reduced mark at Pontefract (1m, good) three weeks ago; back up 6lb but that was a convincing success and this new trip looks worth exploring; respected.
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10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

Form: 32344

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
420,000gns yearling; didn't make the track for Sir Michael Stoute and was picked up by The Horse Watchers for 14,000gns last October; similar RPRs with his five frame efforts this season but he's finished fourth in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) and needs to find some improvement to make a big impact; hood added.
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10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

4th

7

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Free-goer who came from the rear for a close third behind Soames Forsyte over C&D last month and may not have been suited by the much more positive tactics when below that form at Wolverhampton (8.6f; ran without usual hood) a few days later; however, he's 0-16 now and has become frustrating.

10/1

Form: 322184 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended his losing run when making all at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but that was a by a nose in a four-runner race and he's been well held in both subsequent runs; others preferred.
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9th

1

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Giselles Defence

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Sean Davis

Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; nothing for this yard at big odds until mildly encouraging run at Bellewstown last time; drops in class now and has his ground, worth a market check.

9/1

5th

9

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Giselles Defence

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; well treated on that form but he's failed to beat a rival home in four runs for this stable; hard to fancy.

50/1

23th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Giselles Defence

9st 8lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Sean Davis

Won four on turf for Ian Williams at 1m2f on varying ground; has failed to beat a single rival in three Dundalk starts for this stable.

50/1

Form: 2336-1 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who is out of a 1m2f Listed winner; solid record in first four starts but she raised her game after a break when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (1m, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but she kept on well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress over this longer trip; big player.
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3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Absolute Star

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when winning a 1m handicap at Doncaster in July; not so good upped to 1m2f back there eight weeks ago; could resume her progress back down in trip.

4/1

5

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Absolute Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed 4yo who is out of a 1m2f Listed winner; solid record in first four starts but she raised her game after a break when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (1m, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but she kept on well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress over this longer trip; big player.

5/4

Form: 530862 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last two wins were at Ayr 15 months ago but he got back on track with a good second there (1m2f, good) last Saturday; nudged up 2lb but he remains well treated on his best form and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.
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2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

8th

2

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Pol Roger

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Lost his way in the autumn; has dropped to a favourable mark as a result (went close off 5lb higher last autumn) but a losing run of 21 doesn't inspire confidence; first start for 140 days.

10/1

33/1

Form: 41-079

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival
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2

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Ajdayet

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won over about 1m on Wolverhampton AW on final start in 2024 but he's had some low-key results at that trip and 1m2f for this yard and this new distance is a step into the unknown.

33/1

7

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Ajdayet

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival

33/1

9th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ajdayet

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Winner at the fifth attempt for Archie Watson last year (8.6f, AW); can't support on what we've seen following wind surgery this season, including when finishing three places (and 11l) behind Bamburgh at Ayr last time.

33/1

Form: 000707

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in October 2023 and he's been tailed off in all six runs for current yard this year; mark is tumbling but he needs a dramatic resurgence back in trip.
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11th

9

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Whiskey Pete

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent 5yo; lurks on a dangerous mark but usually runs over middle distances nowadays and was well beaten on last month's seasonal debut.

20/1

13th

7

(9)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

15:53 Thirsk

Whiskey Pete

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Useful for Ralph Beckett but nowhere near that level for this yard last year, albeit placed twice over 1m2f at Doncaster off his reduced mark at the end of last summer; off six months; the betting should help guide to expectations.

14/1

Form: 46-607 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a reduced mark but his last win was over two years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; attracted support into 3-1 at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time, but he never got involved and needs to leave that form well behind.
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3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

3

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

11lb lower than when second of 11 over C&D a year ago, but losing run is now up to 16 so doubts remain.

6/1

5th

10

(7)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Last win was at Doncaster (1m2f) in June 2023 but that was off 4lb higher; mixed record in just four runs this season but he ran respectably at Doncaster last time and could be in the mix if he can build on that.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £135.60
Straight Forecast £141.99
Tricast £820.90
Trifecta £730.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Absolute Star

POSTDATA:

Giselles Defence

Daily Mail:

Forest Caper

The Star:

Project Geofin

D Express:

Ninth Life

TOPSPEED:

Pol Roger

RP RATINGS:

Absolute Star

NEWMARKET:

Absolute Star

The Times:

Absolute Star

The Guardian:

Absolute Star

Daily Mirror:

Absolute Star

Daily Record:

Absolute Star

Telegraph:

Giselles Defence

The Sun:

Giselles Defence