April 24 / 13.40 Doncaster

13.40

Good To Firm

Grace And Dotty Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 6
  • 16 runners
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Grace And Dotty Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.50
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 2524-6 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins on turf last summer; on a competitive mark and she should come on for her recent return to action at Pontefract; seems to handle most ground; one to consider.
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5th

5

(1)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Canaria Queen

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner who has finished runner-up in three of her last four starts, including at Catterick (5f) last week; should be in the mix again and she won't mind what the weather does.

11/2

2nd

10

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Catterick

Canaria Queen

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Eight-time winner; bounced back from a lesser effort when second over C&D nine days ago but she was 4l behind Our Absent Friends; this is tougher.

10/1

2nd

6

(2)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Canaria Queen

9st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

She is enjoying a good campaign and today's return to Class 5 company is in her favour; she has run well over C&D in the past and a big run looks on the cards from a handy draw.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 56146- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt when landing a 5f handicap at Beverley last September (soft) and ran well for fourth of 14 at Musselburgh one month later (good Topspeed figure); could progress further this year and he has shown promise on good to firm.
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2nd

2

(6)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

Beerwah

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's been up and down this season but has won twice (5f, good to firm) and was a good second at Bath (5.7f, good to firm) last time when denied a clear run; no surprise if this progressive 4yo makes amends today.

3/1

2nd

2

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

19:48 Bath

Beerwah

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: John & Sean Quinn

Northern raider who has won twice on fast ground over 5f this season; had poor track position when below form at Beverley recently; no surprise if he bounces back quickly over this slightly longer trip.

5/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Beerwah

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Prevailed in small field at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last time, taking record in blinkers to 3-9; back up 4lb but Jack Callan takes off useful 3lb; has won over C&D; enters calculations.

7/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 030-53 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f classified event at Redcar last summer; close third to Golden Prosperity at Catterick 16 days ago (5f, good), always prominent; needs a bit more if she's to come out on top in this competitive sprint.
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4th

7

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doralee

9st 5lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Bagged the favoured far rail to take a Redcar classified (5f; 3-1) for the second year in succession latest; hasn't had many opportunities on AW (0-3) and arrives in better form than most, but this is slightly tougher from her revised mark.

4/1

1st

3

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:19 Redcar

Doralee

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won this race a year ago and has made the frame in handicaps on her last four appearances; about 1l behind Gwen Tennyson at Catterick (5f, good to firm) on Tuesday and 2lb worse off with her today but still likely to be in the shake-up.

9/2

3rd

3

(1)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Catterick

Doralee

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David & Nicola Barron

Her 23 starts have yielded just one win (last August) but she's edged back down the weights and was a head second of six at Ripon (5f, good to firm) last Monday; could be bang there today off the same mark.

15/8

Form: 556174 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ready win in a first-time visor at Newcastle last month (5f); perfectly good efforts in defeat twice since, coming from well back having blown the start at Newcastle on Monday (6f); more to prove on turf but this should be run to suit.
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7th

10

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auntie Jo

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Both wins have come at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) for David O'Meara this year; not beaten far into third of ten on her second start for this yard at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago, but a suspicion that the minimum trip suits her best.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Auntie Jo

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latter achieved in smooth fashion at the beginning of this month; never a threat when fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, soft) ten days ago, taking turf record to 0-9; the headgear she's worn on her last ten starts is left off here.

10/1

5th

4

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Auntie Jo

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latest a smooth success in a 0-55 handicap 18 days ago; makes debut for her new stable off a 6lb higher mark with blinkers replacing other forms of headgear; below par in one run on ground slower than good.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 507-91 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Produced late when winning a 5f handicap at Southwell three weeks ago; has the ability to defy a 3lb rise and she has run well over C&D in the past; one for the shortlist.
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4th

1

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Landed her fifth win in a Beverley handicap (5f, good to firm) last month; had excuses subsequently but never showed back there 11 days ago; drops back in class and is on her last winning mark so may well show more.

6/1

9th

12

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Opal Storm

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Won this in 2024 and landed a second C&D win when getting up late to see off nine rivals on good to firm last month; can have a line put through her subsequent effort here as she was repeatedly denied a clear run.

14/1

6th
14 (14)
No Gain

5/1

Form: 4651-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Tried over as far as 1m4f when trained by Martin Dunne; won a 7f event in Jersey last June; absent for 276 days prior to a close fourth at Wolverhampton last month (6f; first time in these retained accessories), an effort that can be marked up as she made a big move in the middle section of the race while racing on the outside of the field; dropping to 5f is new but a strongly run race at the trip could suit; suspicion a bigger effort is brewing.
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2nd

6

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Lingfield

No Gain

9st 6lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Adam Kirby

Largely in good form in cheekpieces for new stable this year and was an emphatic course winner (7.6f, good; previously ran well on good to soft) on latest outing 18 days ago; 6lb higher now but still taken very seriously.

8/11

1st

11

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 135y

Class 6

15:40 Lingfield

No Gain

9st 0lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Adam Kirby

Sole win from 14 starts came in Jersey (1m, firm) last summer; four races for this yard, back to form when only just denied in 16-runner race at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) three days ago; hung left on that occasion and rider briefly stopped riding, but this 4yo has solid claims today.

5/2

40/1

Form: 39030-

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-17 and just one handicap run that makes her of interest, namely her close third at Ripon last July; absent for 139 days and others have more pressing claims.
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2nd

18

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

20:00 Redcar

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Runs well now and again but arrives here with a record of 0-24 and from out of the weights; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

50/1

7th

6

(5)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:45 Catterick

Zivas Star

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

She's run some respectable races this season but over shorter; 0-23 and hasn't been shaping as though a first win is imminent.

40/1

6th

11

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

Zivas Star

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

22-race maiden; third in a Leicester classified two runs ago (cheekpieces on first time) but well beaten last time.

25/1

Form: 0638-4 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Masterclass

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a long losing run in this race last year but he's 0-15 since and has been hard to predict; now 3lb lower than for that last success but he faded at Doncaster last time and he comes with risks attached.

11/2

8th

8

(9)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Masterclass

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Ended a losing run when the comfortable winner of a 5f handicap at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm) off a 1lb higher mark; he was returning from a short break when fourth of 13 at Pontefract 17 days ago and that effort can be upgraded as he was wider than ideal as the field turned for home; each-way shout.

8/1

4th

14

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Masterclass

8st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Paul Midgley

Hold-up sprinter who is on the same mark as when seeing off nine rivals at Nottingham last May (5f, good to firm); in and out afterwards but the return of blinkers should help now back from 138 days off.

14/1

Form: 75050- BF

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).
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11

(14)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:03 Bath

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Frost

14-race maiden but he returned to form with a creditable third at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) 17 days ago; that was more like it with blinkers added and has claims if he can back that up.

8/1

3rd

7

(1)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Vault Of Heaven

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

13-race maiden; has attracted support on a few occasions, including at Doncaster on her seasonal return, and could yet have a bigger run in him; blinkers replace the hood or cheekpieces worn on his last three starts.

12/1

9th

11

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Vault Of Heaven

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

0-12 and well beaten at Newcastle when last seen in November; he was sent off favourite on that occasion and returns from a break off a 2lb lower mark; no doubt the ability is there to win races if the addition of a hood has a calming effect (often races too freely).

10/1

Form: 3-6610 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Ran poorly at Thirsk on Saturday (6f) but he had earlier won a 5f handicap at Catterick in determined fashion; others appeal more.
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7th

2

(2)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:52 Catterick

Golden Prosperity

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Has won twice here over 5f, the most recent coming in April, and ran well at Thirsk (6f, good) last time in a race he won the previous year; however, he's now having a rare start over 7f and it isn't sure to suit.

5/1

2nd

2

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Golden Prosperity

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Frequent slow starter who was never involved at Redcar last time but he was placed over C&D (good to firm) last month and he won at Catterick (5f, good) in April; has claims if he can get away on terms, and his penultimate win was in this race last year.

11/2

7th

6

(7)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Golden Prosperity

9st 5lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

5f Catterick win in April; two solid placed efforts this month (5f and 6f, both good to firm); should make another bold bid.

7/1

11th
12 (6)
Isla Bella

12/1

Form: 487295

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Losing run stands at 17 but she has run some good races in defeat for Joey Ramsden and a strongly run race at this trip should see her to best effect; unraced on faster than good; each-way shout if the ground is no issue.
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5th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Sole win in 24 races was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); fair run last time at Wetherby but others appeal more for the win.

20/1

5th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a 6f Brighton maiden in 2024; has had plenty of chances since then, and was only fifth at Pontefract last Monday (5f).

16/1

5th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); best recent run was when third at Wolverhampton in April but has been mainly disappointing this year; others stronger.

12/1

Form: 25570- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Veteran with a better record on AW than turf; 5f on fast ground no problem for him and he has run well after an absence in the past (although not last year); good run wouldn't be a surprise but others appeal more for win purposes.
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9th

14

(8)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Newyorkstateofmind

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Regressive veteran; finished second at Catterick (5f, good) in May but little to celebrate since; vulnerable once more.

33/1

6th

6

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Newyorkstateofmind

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Has a better strike-rate on the AW and his last turf win was over two years ago; finished well when runner-up at Catterick (5f, good) in May but he's been quiet since and reared at the start when down the field at Ayr last time; others preferred.

20/1

13th
16 (16)
Lil Wade

50/1

Form: 9885-9

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Good runs have been few and far between since his Wolverhampton second in September 2024; easy enough to swerve.
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13th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

16:58 Brighton

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Scott Dixon

This is only his third race on turf but he finished last and second last in the others; none of his 2025 or 2026 form reads well enough and his 0-33 overall record is probably the bottom line.

66/1

8th

9

(7)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Lil Wade

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Poor maiden who's done most racing in sprints and not looked to see it out in a handful of starts over this trip; two poor efforts this spring leave him hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 2-8609 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.
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9th

8

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Thank The Lord

9st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Gary Harrison

Six-time winner but his last success was in February 2024; ended last year with a close call at Newcastle (5f, AW) but he's been out of sorts since and was last of 14 at Doncaster in April; has plenty to prove and he needs a major revival after a break.

20/1

14th

7

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:40 Doncaster

Thank The Lord

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Gary Harrison

Ended 2025 with two placed efforts on AW and he lines up here off a 6lb lower mark than when second at Newcastle in December; that is a result of four lesser efforts though and he now has a point to prove.

20/1

9th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thank The Lord

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Gary Harrison

Close third over C&D in November off 3lb higher but he's finished down the field in his last three starts and his last win was over two years ago; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 95-746 C BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Progressive last spring, following a 5f AW win with a ready 6f win at this track (good to firm); mixed bag since then but his penultimate fourth at Wolverhampton was encouraging; failed to back it up ten days later but no doubt the ability is there and he's well handicapped now.
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4th

9

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Trust Sergei

9st 0lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Gary Hanmer

Back on the scoresheet at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) this June; not nearly so good on either start since, admittedly trying 7f on first occasion but others bring more solid claims; 7lb claimer recruited.

16/1

9th

3

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

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9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Probably failed to stay 7f last time and won a C&D handicap the time before; however, he's got a lot on his plate at these weights.

25/1

3rd

7

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

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9st 5lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Gary Hanmer

Not a straightforward customer but he got back on the scoresheet with a last-gasp success at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 12 days ago; has a penalty but he won off a higher mark at Doncaster last spring and he looks worth another try at this trip; dangerous.

6/1

Form: 8-8790 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but he has been short of his best on AW this year and the return to turf made no difference at Bath 19 days ago; not a solid option.
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6th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: J R Jenkins

Has won five races, two on the AW, but out of form recently and hard to fancy.

33/1

7th

5

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Leicester

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 879090 this year; opposable.

33/1

10th

13

(13)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Tilsworth Ony Ta

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: J R Jenkins

Five-time winner but his last success was in July 2024 and he has form figures of 87909 this year; opposable.

50/1

Non-runners

Anglesey Lad

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £85.10
Straight Forecast £132.66
Tricast £1070.90
Trifecta £2849.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Opal Storm

SPOTLIGHT:

No Gain

POSTDATA:

Trust Sergei

Daily Mail:

Vault Of Heaven

The Star:

Newyorkstateofmind

Daily Mirror:

Trust Sergei

The Times:

No Gain

The Guardian:

No Gain

D Express:

Vault Of Heaven

Telegraph:

Opal Storm

The Sun:

Opal Storm

Daily Record:

Opal Storm