May 02 / 20.02 Doncaster

20.02

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5485-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who shaped well on his return from eight months off when third of 11 in 7f AW Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; holds very good claims off an unchanged mark for yard among the winners.
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2nd

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

14:48 Yarmouth

Zubaru

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Progressive 4yo who made the breakthrough when forging clear at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) and he followed up under a penalty at Leicester 19 days ago; up another 4lb but he's on a roll and is still relatively lightly raced; big player.

15/8

1st

1

(9)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Zubaru

10st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Confirmed earlier promise when readily getting off the mark in 7f Doncaster handicap a week ago; hiked up 9lb but remains low mileage and merits serious consideration for his in-form stable.

11/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6-4244 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, finishing fourth of six in 7f Kempton handicap 33 days ago; possibilities.
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5th

6

(10)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Straight A

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Mid-division on both starts here (2024); solid AW campaign has been carried over to turf with seconds at Doncaster (7f) and Redcar (1m) on last two outings, beaten a nose last time, and those put him firmly in the mix.

5/1

2nd

1

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Consistent during the AW season and posted another good effort when second to progressive rival on recent turf return at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); also suited by 1m and probably won't be far away.

7/1

2nd

4

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

On a losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, finishing fourth of six in 7f Kempton handicap 33 days ago; possibilities.

8/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 6366-9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who failed to beat a rival in 6f Leicester handicap on her reappearance last month; hard to warm to.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

9

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Magic Music

9st 3lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Steph Hollinshead

Lightly raced 4yo who failed to beat a rival in 6f Leicester handicap on her reappearance last month; hard to warm to.

33/1

9th

8

(6)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

Magic Music

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Looked flattered from the front when third in a weak maiden last August, and otherwise didn't achieve much; only run over 7f to date and needs to have improved during her seven months off.

16/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 223-88 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 in good form on the AW but this veteran failed to fire in a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps at the start of the year; needs to bounce back after a break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(2)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Ended 2025 in good form on the AW but this veteran failed to fire in a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps at the start of the year; needs to bounce back after a break.

12/1

8th

8

(1)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Maxi Boy

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since October 2024; form figures of 223 here through December (6f/7f) suggested he was near to ending that barren sequence; however, his latest effort (eighth) was a step backwards, leaving this 9yo stablemate of True Promise work to do against Dandy Magic; easing mark.

20/1

8th

1

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

13:05 Newcastle (AW)

Maxi Boy

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Has a modest strike-rate (wins came in 2019 and 2024) but he's in a consistent vein of form, having been placed at Newcastle in last three starts; may remain competitive.

9/2

Form: -06472

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer in first half of 2025 who was back on track when runner-up in 7f Kempton handicap in March; needs to back it up now returned to turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Mr Cool

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charlie Johnston

Campaigned over 7f of late, generally leaving the impression he needs a return to 6f; has gained both wins at this distance and he's very attractively treated off current mark; respected.

8/1

6th

3

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Mr Cool

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

Inconsistent and soundly beaten back on turf at Doncaster this month; however, this two-time turf winner was runner-up at Kempton (7f, AW) two starts ago and is not discounted off a dangerous mark.

11/1

5th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Mr Cool

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Johnston

A dual 6f scorer in first half of 2025 who was back on track when runner-up in 7f Kempton handicap in March; needs to back it up now returned to turf.

5/1

Form: 657-92

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
It's now 13 starts since his last success but he was back on track when finishing second in 6f Pontefract handicap 11 days ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.
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3rd

3

(7)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

16:45 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Still 3lb lower than when second of eight at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, but losing run up to 15 and he does seem best at shorter.

6/1

4th

6

(2)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:12 Ayr

Valentine Catcher

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent sort who was soundly beaten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and his losing run continues; however, he kept on well for second at Pontefract (6f, good) two starts ago and is not written off.

15/2

6th

7

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

It's now 13 starts since his last success but he was back on track when finishing second in 6f Pontefract handicap 11 days ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.

8/1

Form: 67-911 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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4th

2

(3)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

16:12 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John David Riches

Arrives in great form, having won three of his four turf starts this season, two of those here over 7f and the latest over C&D; up another 4lb but looked like he had a bit more up his sleeve last time; big player.

9/4

1st

5

(2)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Thrives here - form figures 72111 - twice accounting for Vince Le Prince over 7f last month; weakened at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago, but this track is a much better fit, and he's unlikely to be hindered by rain; still fairly treated off 67 based on historic form.

7/1

7th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.

3/1

Form: 20026- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

8th

10

(7)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

8st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.

16/1

9th
5 (6)
Chifa

16/1

Form: -19076 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.
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9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

31st Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Chifa

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Ed de Giles

Seven of his nine wins have come over C&D, the latest in January off a 2lb lower mark; down the field twice since (met early trouble on both occasions) and he has a tricky draw today.

16/1

10/1

Form: 33238- CD BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D last July and in good form after until finishing only eighth in 7f Redcar handicap on his final run; this reliable sort can't be discounted despite a six-month absence.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

15:40 Redcar

Lumenbourg

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Generally very consistent over 7f last season but disappointed over that trip on recent seasonal debut and may find 6f here a bit sharp.

10/1

10th

8

(1)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Scored over C&D last July and in good form after until finishing only eighth in 7f Redcar handicap on his final run; this reliable sort can't be discounted despite a six-month absence.

10/1

1

(9)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Lumenbourg

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Beaten favourite in similar event over C&D last time and is still on career-high mark but remains in a very consistent vein of form that now reads 23313323 since April; solid.

7/2

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £21.65
Tricast £374.50
Trifecta £666.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Evocative Spark

SPOTLIGHT:

Zubaru

TOPSPEED:

Mr Cool

Daily Mail:

Straight A

The Star:

Valentine Catcher

POSTDATA:

Zubaru

NEWMARKET:

Zubaru

Telegraph:

Zubaru

D Express:

Zubaru

The Times:

Evocative Spark

The Guardian:

Evocative Spark

Daily Mirror:

Evocative Spark

The Sun:

Evocative Spark

Daily Record:

Evocative Spark