May 16 / 20.15 Doncaster

20.15

Good

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3-5883 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Seven of his nine wins have been on AW but he's well handicapped on some runner-up efforts on turf last season; has mixed record since his last success 12 months ago but he was placed at Southwell (1m) last time and has claims if he can build on that.
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7th

5

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:50 Beverley

Back From Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Course winner; 2lb lower than when landing a Doncaster handicap (7f, good to soft) in May; not disgraced when third over C&D on his penultimate start and is not ruled out each-way.

7/1

7th

1

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:20 Ripon

Back From Dubai

9st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Roy Bowring

Retains vitality aged nine, having won over 7f in May; ran respectably over 8.5f last time; versatile sort who has scored twice over 9.5f on AW and has a good strike-rate at classified level; respected.

5/2

3rd

4

(9)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:45 Beverley

Back From Dubai

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

A repeat of the form of either May's Doncaster 7f win (good to soft) or last September's second over today's C&D (soft) would see him go close; over four years now since his sole win on fast turf, however.

13/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 7148-9 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.
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5th

8

(3)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Redcar

Oselton

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Craig Lidster

He recorded a convincing win at Southwell (AW) last September and was beaten just a neck at Doncaster (again 7f, good to soft) in May; became upset in the stalls when flopping next time and was beaten the thick end of 30l when last seen in June; three-month break may have refreshed him.

11/1

12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 304387

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All 27 runs have been on AW; back-to-back wins at Southwell (1m) last October but he's been up and down since and was beaten 12l at Southwell two weeks ago; now makes his belated turf debut and comes with risks attached.
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1st

1

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 10lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Three of his four wins have come over 1m here, the latest 11 days ago; 4lb penalty still leaves him 1lb below his previous winning mark, but his record over this trip around here isn't quite as compelling (770408) and that would be a concern.

9/4

1st

9

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Heretic

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW with three wins, including two over C&D last October; rather patchy this year but he was third of 13 when making his turf debut at Doncaster (7f) in May and probably not discredited in a two-runner turf race in June when last seen; in the mix.

9/1

2nd

6

(5)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Yarmouth

Heretic

9st 1lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Michael Herrington

First 27 starts came on the AW (three wins) and was making his turf debut when third of 13 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last month (fourth has won twice since); 5lb below last winning mark and much respected for stable that won this in 2024.

2/1

Form: 86-574 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
0-30 on AW but he's won four times on turf (7f); struggled during the winter but he returned to this scene with a respectable effort at Yarmouth (6f, good) last month; should benefit from that run and he's in the mix on this step back up in trip; cheekpieces reapplied.
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8th

3

(10)

28th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 5

15:15 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 10lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

He's had a very productive year with five wins in the bag and yet still on a realistic mark; however, his latest run wasn't his best and he has never won over this far.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

18:45 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Had a fine summer with five wins and has a 4lb pull with Serenity Dream who beat him here last month; dropped to 6f in a better race last time he ran well for a long way; respected.

7/2

9th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 2

15:50 Brighton

Dion Baker

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

The winner of five races this summer, latterly getting the better of Prefer The Sister over 7f here last month (6lb better off with that rival today); well drawn to attack but could help set this up for a finisher.

10/1

25/1

Form: 158785 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.
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10th

4

(2)

16th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:20 Beverley

Al Baahy

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

3-51 career record, earning two of those wins in AW classified events at about 1m2f in January; not disgraced on his last two starts but others make more appeal.

9/1

5th

9

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Al Baahy

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Prominent racer who won classified events at Wolverhampton (9.4f) and Lingfield (1m2f) in January but he's found things tough back in handicaps in his last three runs; has something to prove again and his sole turf win was in May 2023.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 27227- BF

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-4 on turf with an emphatic win at Ffos Las (1m, good) last August; ended last year with a major blip at Newcastle but that was after two seconds at that track; regular tongue-tie is missing on his return but he still looks on a workable mark and should get a good pace to aim at on this drop to 7f; one to keep an eye on.
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2nd

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Typeface

9st 0lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Gained both his wins over 1m on turf but posted a good effort when third of 11 over C&D a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; no surprise if he features.

5/1

3rd

7

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:10 Newcastle (AW)

Typeface

9st 3lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ian Williams

Both wins were gained over 1m at Ffos Las (good) last summer; ran well over this trip at Leicester (1m2f) on his penultimate run but he wasn't at the same level at Bath last time and needs to step up again after that.

7/1

4th

3

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Typeface

9st 4lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ian Williams

Both wins were gained over 1m at Ffos Las (good) last summer, but he's finished a creditable third at Ffos Las (1m) and Leicester (1m2f) in his last two starts; continues to edge down the weights and he's respected back in trip.

4/1

Form: 534574

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
19-race maiden; had a near-miss at Ffos Las (7.3f, good) last summer and was a fair fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) last week; seems tactically versatile and has each-way claims if he responds well to different headgear.
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8th

1

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Jessica Macey

Failed to build on an encouraging Leicester 6f second (debut for new yard) when just sixth of 11 in 6f Pontefract handicap 19 days ago; he's now 0-23.

8/1

6th

2

(11)

26th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Pontefract

Bullington Bry

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

22-race maiden but he has shown winning potential, including when second in a 0-50 classified event at Leicester (6f, good to firm; blinkered first time) on his recent stable debut; draw could have been kinder.

3/1

2nd

1

(6)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:04 Leicester

Bullington Bry

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

0-21; latest of his three seconds was in February in first-time cheekpieces; slipped leaving the stalls on latest start; has since left Joey Ramsden; being visored first time didn't spark anything on penultimate outing but now it's the turn of blinkers and he has one of the better chances on ratings.

9/1

10/1

Form: 424034 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.
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11th

11

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Only ever won once and ran poorly here, back from a break, when last seen seven weeks ago; some way down the pecking order.

25/1

8th

9

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Starshot

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Lawrence Mullaney

1-44 but has made the frame off higher marks in his last two visits here (1m/7f); record suggests this first start in 103 days may be needed, though.

14/1

8th

14

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Starshot

9st 1lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Just one win from 43 starts but he's reached the frame on AW at Southwell (1m/7f) in his last two runs; usually comes from off the pace and has claims if he transfers his recent form back to turf.

10/1

33/1

Form: 030-77

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
0-19 but the odd run has hinted at better and she's only been beaten around 3l in two runs here (5f/6f, good to firm) this season; looks worth another try at this trip and she could get involved.
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3rd

6

(6)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

13:32 Pontefract

Zivas Star

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Produced her best performance for a long time when second of 16 in first-time blinkers (retained since) at Redcar (6f, good) last month; however, the headgear didn't have the same effect when mid-division there (6f, good) last time and she remains a maiden after 26 starts.

10/1

8th

10

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

Zivas Star

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Still a maiden after 25 starts but she did best of the rest behind Hurstwood over C&D (first-time blinkers) last month; that was her best effort for some time and has possibilities if she can back that up.

8/1

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

20/1

Form: 41900- D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been gained at Southwell (6f/7f) but he was out of sorts there in his final three runs last year; on lower mark back on turf but he's 0-8 in this sphere and has something to prove after five months off.
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8th

6

(11)

19th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanks Dad

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Scott Dixon

Landed a classified at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) in August but has been found out by a jolt up the handicap in two runs since and needs to come down the weights.

25/1

5th

10

(3)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

15:16 Wolverhampton (AW)

Thanks Dad

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Returned to form with a win at Yarmouth (6f classified) in August but he failed to back that up at Brighton ten days later; this return to Tapeta is no problem but he's hard to predict and others are preferred.

16/1

8th

3

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Thanks Dad

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Always been best on the AW but off the mark on turf in a 0-50 classified event ten days ago; did a lot of racing over this trip in the past but does seem more effective over 6f these days and history suggests he's no good thing to back up Yarmouth.

7/1

10/1

Form: 3337-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All five wins have been on turf, the last three over this trip; only 2lb higher than for his latest success (June 2025) and he reappeared with a promising effort over 6f at Leicester (good to firm) last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and he's versatile ground-wise.
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1st

14

(13)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Leicester

Shark Two One

8st 12lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jessica Macey

His last two wins have come over C&D and he ran creditably in a 0-50 classified event here in June; below par since and easy enough to have reservations.

16/1

6th

6

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Shark Two One

9st 5lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Jessica Macey

Placed in sole 1m attempt, raced over shorter otherwise; ran respectably last time in a Leicester classified event he'd landed 12 months earlier; hasn't won a handicap since 2023.

13/2

12th
16 (15)
Flying Star

20/1

Form: 8757-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden who has form figures of 044487577 in handicaps; has dropped down the weights but slow starts have been a recurring theme and she never got involved on Redcar reappearance (7f, good to firm) last month; down the list.
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12th

16

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Flying Star

9st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

13-race maiden who has form figures of 044487577 in handicaps; has dropped down the weights but slow starts have been a recurring theme and she never got involved on Redcar reappearance (7f, good to firm) last month; down the list.

20/1

7th

14

(10)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:12 Redcar

Flying Star

8st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

She's shown ability and has dropped to a basement mark; however, her slow starts tend to be costly and she's 0-12; comes with risks attached on this first outing since last August.

16/1

7th

4

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:05 Yarmouth

Flying Star

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: John Berry

0-11; can be slowly away and did well in the circumstances when fifth of 14 here (7f, good to firm) last month; drops into her first classified and would have claims if getting out on terms.

10/1

13th
11 (8)
Carida

50/1

Form: 556-97

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in six attempts; slipping towards a basement mark as a result of that but needs to show more before she can be recommended.
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12th

2

(4)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Carida

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon West

Modest maiden for Michael Herrington in 2025; yet to show much for her new yard this season, retried in a hood when tenth of 12 in 1m2f Redcar handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

50/1

10th

13

(6)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Carida

9st 0lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Unexposed; finished last of 13 after a break at Doncaster last time (7f, good to soft) after some modest AW efforts in the winter; not sure to be suited by this step up in trip.

40/1

13th

11

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Carida

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Simon West

Unplaced in six attempts; slipping towards a basement mark as a result of that but needs to show more before she can be recommended.

50/1

100/1

Form: 786-69

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Moonhall Lass, Rocket Rod, Fifty Sent, Trais Fluors, Lowestoft

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £141.10
Straight Forecast £88.06
Tricast £842.93
Trifecta £714.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Moonhall Lass

RP RATINGS:

Typeface

POSTDATA:

Bullington Bry

Telegraph:

Typeface

Daily Mail:

Typeface

NEWMARKET:

Moonhall Lass

The Times:

Moonhall Lass

The Guardian:

Moonhall Lass

D Express:

Moonhall Lass

Daily Mirror:

Moonhall Lass

The Sun:

Moonhall Lass

The Star:

Moonhall Lass

Daily Record:

Moonhall Lass