September 08 / 17.28 Doncaster

17.28

Good

Doncaster Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4644
  • 0m 5f 143y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Doncaster Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.00
  • Place: £6.10

Form: 70-056

Last run: 121 days

W: 8st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dropping in the weights but fairly quiet this year and has never really flourished in handicaps here; has left David Griffiths and looks best watched.
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5th

5

(4)

22nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Teruntum Star

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who started life with this yard with two turf wins on good to soft ground in the autumn; not so good on AW on his last three starts but he's on a fair mark if bouncing back to his recent best.

20/1

7th

7

(4)

2nd Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:08 Newcastle (AW)

Teruntum Star

8st 11lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran sprinter who is an 11-time winner on turf; gives the impression his old legs are worth trying over this new trip but his AW record is unconvincing, aside from a placed effort in 2018.

33/1

8th

3

(14)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Teruntum Star

9st 8lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Dual winner at Doncaster and Pontefract this autumn but he beat only one on a rare AW venture at Newcastle (5f) 13 days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -40256 C

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Solid contender off current mark, having won over 6f here last July (good to soft) and run well in defeat in early summer; however, his latest run here was a letdown and first-time cheekpieces need to revive him.
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1st

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:40 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

10st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (5f) in June and posted a good second of five over C&D 16 days ago; this C&D winner can go well again nudged up 1lb.

3/1

2nd

4

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

19:00 Hamilton

Thornaby Pearl

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Front-runner who won over C&D last August and at Pontefract (5f, good) on June 8 this year; 4l fourth of six at Nottingham (5f, soft) three days later, which may have come too soon; could make a bold bid.

4/1

4th

3

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

Thornaby Pearl

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

Has course form; 6f and 5f wins have come on a variety of tracks and he's won two of his six 5f runs since having wind surgery, most recently at Pontefract (good; acts well on soft) on Monday; unpenalised for that apprentice win under Oliver Carmichael; leading claims.

9/4

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -03413 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 5f; mostly kept to good or quicker ground but has form on good to soft; beat a subsequent big improver to win at Ayr in July (6f; made all) and has run well in defeat in her one start since, giving impression that this intermediate trip may well suit; bang there.
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9th

7

(8)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:35 Doncaster

Little Muddy

9st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Well treated on her old form but last win was over two years ago and she has form figures of 77870096 in the last 13 months; handles most ground but she has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround.

10/1

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

21st Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

13:55 Redcar

Little Muddy

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Major player on her 2023 form but she went the wrong way last year; there was more encouragement in her midfield finish in a 0-72 handicap at Doncaster three weeks ago (5f, good), however, and she's considered back in these calmer waters.

6/1

OUR TIP
4th
2 (10)
Ehrmann

14/1

Form: 60-236

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Turf win over 5f last July (soft); similar effort when a close second in Longchamp claimer in April but well beaten on AW in June; had wind surgery since; has won after a layoff and not out of this on best form.
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4th

9

(5)

22nd Sep 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Ehrmann

9st 2lb

J: Dayverson De Barros

T: Amy Murphy

prominent, ridden 2f out, lost ground over 1f out, kept on final furlong

7/1

4th

2

(10)

8th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:28 Doncaster

Ehrmann

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Amy Murphy

midfield, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on

14/1

Form: 923138 C

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner at 5f-6f, mostly on ground slower than good, the latest at Nottingham in June; good effort in defeat at Carlisle next time and the blindfold was taken off late when down the field there in July; a course winner at 5f who should be very competitive.
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4th

13

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Nine-time winner; yet to find his best form in three runs for his new yard but last time was more encouraging and this represents a drop in grade; revival not out of the question.

9/2

4th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Adrian Nicholls

Arrives out of sorts, tried without headgear when only seventh of ten in 6f Hamilton handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

3

(11)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Very well treated on form as recent as last July but this 9yo struggled this season on his three runs for Lisa Williamson and it was the same story at Carlisle 12 days ago on his first start for Adrian Nicholls.

16/1

13/2

Form: 076855

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back two years but he caught the eye in a jump jockeys' race at York (5f, good to firm) then involved in a tight finish at Beverley; ran a shade flat there 12 days ago but the earlier runs offer hope.
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7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

18:30 Pontefract

Indian Sounds

8st 10lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Paul Midgley

Clear signs of a return to form in big field at Thirsk last month, finishing third (best of the near-side runners); defied a 7lb higher mark in this contest last year (good to firm) on sole start under Elle-May Croot; respected.

7/2

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early

33/1

3rd

9

(18)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Indian Sounds

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

taken down early, raced near side

33/1

11/2

Form: 760232

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate of 2-31 but has been in very good form this summer and the return to soft ground was a help when going down narrowly at Hamilton recently (5f); any rain would be a plus; solid to be involved.
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6th

4

(2)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

A three-time winner (including over C&D) here who got back on track when third of nine over C&D six days ago; goes well on soft ground, so this veteran is in the mix, especially if the rain comes.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Impressor

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Underwhelming on his three starts since promising reappearance run at Doncaster in March; however, he has a strong record at Hamilton and is running here for the first time this season; slow ground would be a positive.

13/2

Form: -62921

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Looked as though he could find a handicap when a persevering second, after making the running, on final start for Kevin Ryan here in July (6f, good) and he found plenty from the front under Oisin McSweeney when off the mark at Hamilton next time; sold £7,000 since; unexposed; of interest.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

14/1

Form: -50485

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 5f maiden in May 2021; minor form since a promising reappearance at Thirsk in April (5f, soft) and he soon cried enough once headed at Carlisle recently (first-time cheekpieces, retained).
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9th

6

(6)

12th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Red Warning

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

led, headed over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened

33/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Sep 2022

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:28 Doncaster

Red Warning

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

14/1

5th

6

(7)

25th Aug 2022

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 4

15:45 Carlisle

Red Warning

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

25/1

20/1

Form: 649230

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Thereabouts on turf and the AW for previous yard in June but his losing run goes back over two years and he was well down the field when making debut for new connections on Southwell AW ten days ago.
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6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

10

(9)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

led narrowly against near rail, headed and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

7

(7)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

May Remain

9st 0lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Veteran who is 0-10 this year; went close over 6f here on Saturday but didn't shape as if he's crying out for this return to 5f.

7/1

11th
5 (12)
Bossipop

10/1

Form: 648368 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Most wins on good to soft or slower; losing run goes back to May 2021 and although he looked in good shape when third from the lowest draw at York in July (6f, good to firm) he hasn't done as well since; due further 2lb drop in future.
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7th

1

(8)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:25 Ripon

Bossipop

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

led against near rail, shaken up and faced challenge 2f out, ridden and headed by winner over 1f out, lost position gradually from 1f out

7/1

8th

12

(9)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Pontefract

Bossipop

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

14/1

Form: 226357

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best recent efforts on the AW and her turf form in 2022, especially at Newmarket in July, needs improvement if she's to have any chance here.
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4th

7

(7)

28th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Camachess

8st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

In good order this winter, including a 6f win at Southwell last month (Class 6 for amateur riders); ran right up to her recent best at Southwell 11 days ago but this looks a stronger race.

8/1

2nd

5

(5)

17th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Camachess

9st 9lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

towards rear, headway from 2f out, ridden and briefly disputed lead over 1f out, soon led clearly, kept on but headed towards finish

14/1

11

(12)

3rd Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Camachess

9st 4lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Philip McBride

prominent

8/1

Form: 630058 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 7lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced over 6f here in July but his claims look remote in this company from so far out of the weights.
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8th

9

(1)

20th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lucky Beggar

8st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: David C Griffiths

13yo who ended a lengthy losing run in a Nottingham handicap (5f, soft) in October but he's failed to beat a rival back on Tapeta at Southwell in last two starts; AW record now stands at 0-18 and it's not hard to look elsewhere.

50/1

9th

7

(7)

10th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Beggar

8st 11lb

J: Molly Presland

T: David C Griffiths

in touch with leaders, towards rear 3f out, pushed along and no impression from 2f out

33/1

12th

9

(7)

15th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:33 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Beggar

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: David C Griffiths

Sprung a surprise when 66-1-winner at Nottingham but he couldn't back it up later in October when fourth of nine at Catterick; this veteran needs to get back on track.

16/1

Non-runners

Lucky Beggar

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £134.80
Straight Forecast £138.24
Tricast £421.52
Trifecta £686.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Crypto Quest

RP Ratings:

Indian Sounds

The Guardian:

Little Muddy

TOPSPEED:

Ehrmann

The Times:

Impressor

THE NORTH:

Thornaby Pearl

NEWMARKET:

Camachess

The Sun:

Little Muddy

Telegraph:

Crypto Quest

The Star:

Crypto Quest

Daily Record:

Crypto Quest

Daily Express:

Ehrmann

Daily Mirror:

Impressor

POSTDATA:

Indian Sounds

Daily Mail:

Indian Sounds