October 25 / 17.30 Doncaster

17.30

Heavy

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 052292 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.
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9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

12th

10

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

15:57 Pontefract

Wobwobwob

8st 5lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

One of the oldest contenders in this field and has done his winning over 6f/7f, mostly on ground softer than good; could well be tapped for toe in this belated first attempt at the minimum trip.

20/1

1

(9)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Wobwobwob

10st 2lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.

13/2

Form: 769764 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.
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7th

6

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Only 1-12 for current yard but gained the success off 7lb higher in a division of this contest on reappearance last year (good ground); great chance assuming he starts this season in similar form.

8/1

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.

16/1

Form: -05826 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago but her best performances have coincided with her two encounters with slow ground (both good to soft) so this 3yo is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces in view of today's conditions.
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3

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Bright Times Ahead

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointing favourite at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago but her best performances have coincided with her two encounters with slow ground (both good to soft) so this 3yo is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces in view of today's conditions.

6/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Bright Times Ahead

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won C&D (good to soft) novice on debut last November and bettered her disappointing handicap debut when creditable second in valuable race at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month; sure to be suited by return to this track; the one to beat.

5/2

2nd

9

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Bright Times Ahead

8st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked promising when justifying favouritism in a Newmarket novice last season (7f, good to soft) but bitterly disappointing thus far this campaign, in a Group 3, a novice and on handicap debut latest.

16/1

10/1

Form: 004414 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner (good/good to firm) who won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) this month and didn't run badly at Chelmsford (7f, AW) five days later; could be in the mix if the testing ground isn't an issue.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 013475

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out.
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5

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out.

10/1

8

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D scorer in the summer; didn't fire in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago but no surprise if he bounces back here.

10/1

6

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Mysteryofthesands

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered.

15/2

11/1

Form: 855903

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when third at Catterick (7f, good) last Saturday; however, soundly beaten on soft ground two starts ago and has something to prove in the conditions; a visor goes on.
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10th

1

(8)

29th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:50 Musselburgh

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Jim Goldie

Never threatened when backed into 7-2 on his stable debut at Newcastle (6f) in January but remains one who could click for this yard and it will be interesting to see whether there is money for him again now back on turf after 95 days off.

12/1

10th

8

(11)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:05 Newcastle (AW)

Catalyse

9st 5lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Made a winning debut (6f, good; strong favourite) at Hamilton as a 2yo and then pitched into the Coventry Stakes for his second start; went 0-7 in handicaps in 2025 but there was the odd promising effort along the way; dropped 15lb during that period and new stable (sold out of Richard Fahey's stable for 32,000gns last October) quick to drop him in trip; could go well.

12/1

Form: 326957 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All eight runs this season have been at Ayr; has won on heavy ground and is well treated on this year's best form but he's been below par on his last three outings and needs to turn things around.
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5th

2

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Went off the boil towards the end of last season and also below his best on last month's reappearance at Musselburgh, taking his losing sequence to 15; however, this two-time C&D winner may have needed that latest outing and he's well handicapped on last year's best course form; not ruled out.

4/1

6th

9

(9)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

Kelpie Grey

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

0-14 since winning four of his five starts between October 2023 and May 2024, but is 2-5 around here and very well treated on form as recently as last summer; off five months, but is proven fresh.

16/1

Form: 670664 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f, good to soft) who was a close fourth of nine off this reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) three weeks ago; however, he needs something extra today and could do with settling better.
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5th

10

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

18:38 Doncaster

Supreme King

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

C&D winner two years ago who tends to stick to the AW these days; back up in the weights following a hat-trick in the winter and needs to bounce back from a lesser effort when last seen five weeks ago.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Supreme King

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

0-8 here but completed a 6f hat-trick when scoring at Kempton (Polytrack; also won on Tapeta) in February; repeatedly denied a run when unlucky fifth next time and latest third (Hunky Dory fifth) was a solid effort a fortnight ago; considered.

5/1

3rd

6

(3)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: David Evans

Unlucky fifth, getting no sort of run, in the Kempton event won by Lazzar when bidding for a 6f four-timer; treated as still in form and still well handicapped (mark is unchanged); remains of interest at this level.

5/1

Form: 237226 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-11 but runner-up in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ascot (7f, soft) last month and did well to finish sixth of 17 there (7f, good to soft) last time having been slowly away; wears first-time blinkers and could have a big part to play.
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11th

5

(10)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

13-race maiden who can miss the break and he returned after wind surgery with a laboured effort over C&D (17-2) two weeks ago; finished behind three of today's rivals in that race and he needs to leave that form behind.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

In the frame in all four starts on the AW, but yet to win after 12 attempts; returns from 191 days off having undergone wind surgery and he may be best watched despite having run well fresh in the past.

10/1

9

(15)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Dannick

9st 7lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

0-11 but runner-up in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ascot (7f, soft) last month and did well to finish sixth of 17 there (7f, good to soft) last time having been slowly away; wears first-time blinkers and could have a big part to play.

13/2

Form: 022035 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
It's a long time since he's won and he was only fifth of nine at Newcastle (7f, AW) four weeks ago, but he's gone close on each of his last three turf starts (1m, soft/good) and he could be bang there now back on grass.
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13th

16

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: William Cox

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; better form this season when third of 22 to Mezcala in the Spring Mile at same track (good to soft) and close third at Chester (7.6f, good) ten days ago, but he's edging back up the weights.

16/1

3rd

13

(8)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Lir Speciale

8st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; underlined how well he operates on Town Moor with a good third of 22 in the Spring Mile (good to soft) on reappearance in March; claims if he can reproduce that sort of form at Chester (first visit).

16/1

3rd

16

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Lir Speciale

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double that took his overall record at Doncaster to 3-3; acts on any going and has been very competitive (223) in 1m races on turf; respected kept to this track.

9/1

Form: 7-4730 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two-time soft-ground winner (including C&D) who was third of nine at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; however, a lesser run followed at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and she needs to bounce back.
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5th

2

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Albeseeingyer

9st 8lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Steph Hollinshead

On a losing run but she got back on track when second of seven over C&D last month; this C&D winner can't be discounted nudged up 1lb.

8/1

2nd

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Leicester

Albeseeingyer

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

C&D scorer who shaped as if in need of the run on her return when tenth of 15 in 7f Doncaster handicap 15 days ago; can take a step forward off a 2lb lower mark.

7/1

Form: 029031

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when third here (1m, good) in July before easy win in six-runner Class 6 handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy); 8lb higher in a better race today but there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and he's unexposed on testing ground in Britain; respected.
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3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

Form: -95810 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all at 40-1 in the Leger Legends race here (1m, good to soft) last month and also effective on heavy ground; however, he enjoyed the run of the race for that win and he's since been well beaten at Pontefract (6f, soft).
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5th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Shazani

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.

11/1

7th

2

(3)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Shazani

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Doubled his tally in Leger Legends race at Doncaster last September (comfortably made all at 40-1 despite going as far as 1m for the first/only time); just one run of note since but he did show more spark latest on his second run back from a break, in first-time blinkers (retained); not ruled out if taking to AW at the first attempt.

9/1

6th

4

(9)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Stable yet to get rolling for the year but started favourite on his Doncaster comeback recently; said to have stopped quickly there and goes in first-time headgear today; softer ground would have been ideal back to sprinting (last autumn's win came over 1m).

7/1

Form: 314122 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Second in a division of this last year (soft) and runner-up on both starts (1m/7f, soft/heavy) since winning at Thirsk (7f, soft) last month; the testing conditions are right up his street and he's a major player.
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12th

12

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Ey Up Its Jazz

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today.

25/1

8th

8

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Ey Up Its Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing.

14/1

6th

4

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Ey Up Its Jazz

11st 1lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

1m on good to soft ground no problem and he is feasibly weighted on his best efforts last year; should be sharper with his recent return to action under his belt and he has the assistance of a leading amateur in the saddle; one for the shortlist.

12/1

Form: 634803 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His form has been mixed this year but he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Chelmsford (7f, AW) recently and is 3lb lower than when winning a division of this last year (soft); not ruled out.
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3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

10th

17

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Good record here with three wins including a division of this (soft; acts on good/good to firm) in 2024; cashed in on reduced mark to open AW account over 7f in November and just 1lb higher on this return to turf after three months away; possibilities.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

10st 12lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Philip McBride

Opened his AW account in C&D event in November; switch to front-running didn't quite pay dividends here last time but he still ran respectably; remains of interest in this scenario.

6/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.40
Straight Forecast £42.39
Tricast £539.71
Trifecta £918.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Golden Pharaoh

TOPSPEED:

Lir Speciale

SPOTLIGHT:

Bright Times Ahead

RP RATINGS:

Onemorenomore

The Star:

Catalyse

D Express:

Mysteryofthesands

The Guardian:

Supreme King

Daily Mail:

Bright Times Ahead

The Sun:

Golden Pharaoh

Daily Record:

Golden Pharaoh

The Times:

Onemorenomore

POSTDATA:

Lir Speciale

Daily Mirror:

Lir Speciale