September 11 / 16.43 Doncaster

16.43

Good To Soft

Yates Drywall Ltd Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Yates Drywall Ltd Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 185

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Quite comfortably held in two Group races since winning at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut; may fare better back down in class, albeit opening mark looks tough.
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1st

5

(6)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Sandown

Laureate Crown

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Didn't really kick on last year after winning at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut but he reappeared at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) last month having been gelded and defied a slow start to win by half a length; it was a small field but the clear runner-up finished second in a good handicap at Newmarket subsequently and this fellow may well be in the mix up 6lb.

7/1

Form: 13

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist.
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2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Pacifica Pier

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Looked fortunate to win at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July on debut; third of five in a novice on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in August but, having been gelded, failed to stay in a nursery at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; drop back in trip may help but others are more solid.

5/1

2

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Pacifica Pier

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist.

5/2

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Pacifica Pier

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Appleby

13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 52421

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Close second at Doncaster (good to soft) and game winner at Leicester (good to firm) since switched to nurseries, both over 7f; raised only 1lb for latest performance and may remain competitive.
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4th

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Boiling Over

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Consistent nursery form features a win at Leicester (7f) in August and close second at York (1m) last time; chance of defying these stiffer terms depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

11/1

2

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Boiling Over

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won three-runner nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in August and ran okay when fourth of eight at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; however, he needs a bigger run today against some unexposed rivals.

5/1

3

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Boiling Over

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Close second at Doncaster (good to soft) and game winner at Leicester (good to firm) since switched to nurseries, both over 7f; raised only 1lb for latest performance and may remain competitive.

11/2

Form: 3117

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Completed his novice double over 6f (on good ground); not disgraced in 7f nursery at the York Ebor festival (good to firm) since but has something to prove upped further in trip.
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9th

6

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Daydreama

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won two novice events last summer; easily best of his six efforts since have both been from well off the pace over 7f on good ground at York, including his second in 14-runner race 17 days ago; back up 2lb but has to be worth a go beyond 7f (dam 2m winner) and needs a second look.

16/1

2nd

5

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Seemed to run well in valuable event over C&D last autumn but needs to prove he can transfer that form to handicap level; failed to do so at Pontefract on reappearance, albeit perhaps needed the run.

20/1

7th

2

(3)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:52 Pontefract

Daydreama

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won two novice contests last summer (good; including C&D) and kept on for close third of 14 in sales race at York (7f, good) in October; his peak form puts him in the picture but there's a suspicion the drop back in trip will be against him on his reappearance; gelded since last time.

8/1

Form: 5243 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who has reasonably consistent form, creditable third to McMurray at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) most recently; may be capable of progress now handicapping and is one to consider.
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3rd

11

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Crest Of Fire

8st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Made the running when beaten a neck on nursery debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last September, which was the second leg of a four-timer for the winner; reappeared with an easy 10l win at 2-5 in a maiden at Southwell (1m, AW; made all) in March and looks well treated today, given that his mark is unaltered since that win.

5/1

1st

5

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

15:37 Southwell (AW)

Crest Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Five-race maiden who has shown more than enough to win a race; stepped up a little on his maiden/novice form when just held on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m) in September; subsequently gelded and sets a clear standard on this AW/seasonal debut.

4/5

Form: 621

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.
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1st

8

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

McMurray

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.

4/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

McMurray

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.

4/1

8

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

18:25 Ffos Las

McMurray

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Stepped forward from his debut effort when second of four in novice at Sandown (7f, good to firm) 32 days ago; the winner of that race has since been narrowly beaten in a Listed event; commands respect.

7/2

Form: 945

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best effort when fourth at Ffos Las (7.4f) on penultimate outing; opening mark doesn't look generous but improvement is possible switched to nursery level; market support should be heeded.
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7

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Mogbbel

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Best effort when fourth at Ffos Las (7.4f) on penultimate outing; opening mark doesn't look generous but improvement is possible switched to nursery level; market support should be heeded.

8/1

5th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Mogbbel

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Owen Burrows

Green on debut at Ascot (7f; 11-1) last month but showed the benefit of that experience when fourth at Ffos Las (7.5f; 3-1) 15 days ago; respected on switch to AW.

4/1

4th

5

(9)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

14:45 Ffos Las

Mogbbel

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

11-1 when ninth of 14 on debut at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; however, that performance wasn't without promise and his useful pedigree provides optimism he'll be capable of considerably better; trainer is in excellent form (including with 2yos) and he could have a part to play.

15/2

Form: 55331 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 55331 reflect that he's been moving steadily in the right direction; justified favouritism in Kempton nursery (1m, AW) most recently; possibilities off bottom weight, with further progress plausible.
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3rd

2

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

18:30 Windsor

Royal Bodyguard

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Bell

Consistent once handicapping last season before finding 1m2f beyond him latterly; entitled to have come on for his recent comeback, having been gelded, and this is easier but he's vulnerable to improvers now.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:55 Newmarket

Royal Bodyguard

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Bell

Ran seven times last year and sole win came in four-runner nursery at Kempton (1m, AW); also effective on turf and gelded since last seen; however, unless he finds improvement he's vulnerable to less-exposed types.

33/1

3

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:18 Chelmsford (AW)

Royal Bodyguard

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Steadily progressive colt who won small-field Kempton nursery (1m) last month, his fifth run, and was creditable third in quite valuable event at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last week; up in trip here; good chance.

Evs

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pacifica Pier

SPOTLIGHT:

McMurray

TOPSPEED:

Boiling Over

The Guardian:

Royal Bodyguard

The Sun:

Laureate Crown

D Express:

Daydreama

POSTDATA:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mail:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mirror:

Pacifica Pier

NEWMARKET:

McMurray

The Times:

McMurray

Telegraph:

Boiling Over

Daily Record:

Boiling Over

The Star:

Royal Bodyguard