September 13 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Good To Soft

Mastiff Manor Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Mastiff Manor Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 22-358 D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Smart at his peak but has not run to his best this year, only eighth when favourite for a handicap at Epsom on Oaks day; first-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are left off here; returns from three-month break with his yard in form.
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9th

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Botanical

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year but took a step back in the right direction when front-running fourth of 21 off this mark in the Lincoln at Doncaster five weeks ago on first run for new yard; no stamina worries but there is a concern about good to firm ground.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Botanical

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year for George Boughey, albeit he did finish third in the Listed Doncaster Mile over C&D (good to soft) on this card; now down to a mark 3lb lower than when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July 2024 and his new trainer is a dab hand with topweights in big handicaps; goes well fresh and could have a big say.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11-855

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Smart effort when 4l winner of a 1m1f French Listed race in the mud on his final 2yo start; left Chester Vase reappearance behind when close fifth in 1m3f Hamilton Listed event (good) in July but ran poorly in another Listed race back in France since; no shock were he to revive, particularly if the ground gets testing, but others arrive with less to prove.
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7th

7

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:10 Catterick

Square DAlboni

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2yo Listed winner for Ralph Beckett who was 0-5 on the Flat last year; fairly encouraging start to hurdle career when third of 11 at 12-1 at Newbury (2m, good to soft) this month; open to improvement in this code and top trainer has 39% strike-rate here in last five seasons; leading claims.

5/6

3rd

11

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:05 Newbury

Square DAlboni

10st 3lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Trained on Flat by Ralph Beckett, posting a record of 3-4 (including Listed win) as a 2yo but 0-5 last year; sold for 45,000gns since last run; best form suggests he could make into a useful hurdler.

15/2

7

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Square DAlboni

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Won 2yo Listed race at Chantilly (1m1f, heavy) last October but disappointing in the main in light campaign this term and down the field in C&D handicap (soft) last time; first-time blinkers need to prompt a revival.

20/1

Form: 222206 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

Form: 10-945 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Usually held up; last three wins over 1m2f at Newbury (the latest a valuable event on heavy off 3lb lower last September) but also successful over C&D (soft) at the start of his career; has shown more than enough to think he retains his ability in three outings this year but could do with cutting out the slow starts.
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11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Mustazeed

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

4-9 over C&D including landing this race three years ago, but his starts have increasingly become a problem, flatly refusing to do so here in October; too risky.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Mustazeed

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Eustace

Increasing tendency to blow the start last season culminated in a refusal to race on final appearance; that was at Newbury, where he'd previously been at his best; he's contrastingly 0-6 on AW and none of his form in this sphere lives up to today's mark; probably best watched.

40/1

1

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Newbury

Mustazeed

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Last four wins were over C&D, including on heavy last September and good to soft in same race this year; ran respectably off this 5lb higher mark (career high) at York latest; increasing tendency to blow the start is a major worry but C&D record puts him high on the list; also declared at Doncaster.

9/1

Form: 4-5337 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.
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6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

Fantasy Believer

10st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

Retains ability aged eight and bagged a Class 2 prize at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) most recently, taking record to 10-56; back on career-high mark but drops back in grade; may well remain competitive.

9/2

6

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.

8/1

Form: 103126 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.
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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

Form: 172

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looked a useful prospect when successful on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) in July; a Glorious Goodwood conditions event proved beyond him next time but clear second behind a very useful sort in a novice at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) since; unexposed now venturing into his first handicap over a trip which should be within range.
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6th

9

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Divine Knight

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 5yo who won for Sean Woods on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last July; not blatantly well treated on the balance of his form (including 1m2f/1m1f handicaps) but now makes his debut for a top trainer having changed hands for 65,000gns; has to be of strong interest.

9/2

14th

22

(8)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Divine Knight

8st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: S Woods

Won on debut at Thirsk (1m, good) in July and returned to form when second in Yarmouth novice (1m, good to firm) last month; ran respectably when fourth of nine on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) and this very lightly raced 4yo could have more to offer, but others make greater appeal.

50/1

Form: 243423

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m3f and 1m4f in the spring on first two starts for James Owen; his progress has levelled off since but the way he swept into contention when third at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago suggests this drop to 1m2f for the first time since joining this yard could suit this sometimes free-goer; acts on soft.
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1st

4

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:45 Beverley

Sportingsilvermine

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Did well last spring and was placed five consecutive times last summer/autumn; now well handicapped on those exploits but beaten upwards of 8l on all four outings this year; can't rule out a revival but hard to be confident.

8/1

7th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Sportingsilvermine

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: James Owen

Did well last spring and placed five consecutive times last summer/autumn; now well handicapped on those exploits but down the field in his three appearances this year; latest was in a 1m4f race at Chester last week, where he'd been runner-up the year before, so there are doubts currently.

22/1

10th

2

(9)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Sportingsilvermine

9st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Placed five consecutive times on turf/AW last summer/autumn and now well handicapped on those exploits but finished well down the field on first two appearances this year (1m6f/1m2f); hood removed after one use.

14/1

Form: 13327

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has looked a bit quirky but his close second at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June shows he's capable off this sort of mark; never a threat on quicker ground at the Newmarket July meeting but it was a hot 3yo only handicap; returns from two months off, minus the blinkers he's worn on last two starts and with his yard in excellent form; going softer than good would be an unknown but there's still a feeling he might have a bigger performance in him.
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3rd

15

(7)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Regalian

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Placed in May/June in his first two handicaps (1m/1m1f, good to firm/good) and he's of interest on that form; two lesser runs have followed (1m2f, good to firm/soft) and he has something to prove, but this 3yo remains lightly raced and is in top hands; not written off.

10/1

10

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Regalian

8st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: William Haggas

Has looked a bit quirky but his close second at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June shows he's capable off this sort of mark; never a threat on quicker ground at the Newmarket July meeting but it was a hot 3yo only handicap; returns from two months off, minus the blinkers he's worn on last two starts and with his yard in excellent form; going softer than good would be an unknown but there's still a feeling he might have a bigger performance in him.

6/1

7th

6

(5)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Regalian

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won on debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) in February and he's gone close in two of his three runs since, including after a slow start on handicap debut at Musselburgh (1m1f, good; blinkers added) last month; up 3lb but that latest form has been boosted by the third since and he should have more to offer.

13/2

Non-runners

Our Golden One

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Botanical

Telegraph:

Fantasy Believer

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Sea

POSTDATA:

Sportingsilvermine

Daily Mirror:

Divine Knight

TOPSPEED:

Regalian

The Star:

Square d'Alboni

The Times:

Sovereign Sea

Daily Record:

Sportingsilvermine

NEWMARKET:

Botanical

Daily Mail:

Botanical

D Express:

Botanical

The Guardian:

Fantasy Believer

The Sun:

Fantasy Believer