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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 535-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't go on last season and was gelded; only beat one home on his C&D comeback three weeks ago but shaped well for a long way and is entitled to have come on for that; worth a second look down 2lb.
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1st

5

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Tarmonbarry Kid

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Didn't go on last season and was gelded; only beat one home on his C&D comeback three weeks ago but shaped well for a long way and is entitled to have come on for that; worth a second look down 2lb.

12/1

6th

6

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Tarmonbarry Kid

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Promising debut at Chester last July (7f, good; form worked out); no progress in two 7f runs at Newcastle afterwards but he has been gelded prior to his handicap/seasonal debut and stepping up to 1m should suit; one to be interested in.

10/1

5

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Tarmonbarry Kid

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Not that far away when fifth of eight at Chester (7f, good) on debut in July and that place is never easy for a newcomer; should improve.

13/2

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 0-48

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hasn't achieved much in three runs at big prices; pulled hard upped to 1m2f last time, having appeared flattered at Thirsk, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.
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2nd

3

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Mayflower Billy

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Hasn't achieved much in three runs at big prices; pulled hard upped to 1m2f last time, having appeared flattered at Thirsk, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

8th

7

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

13:52 Beverley

Mayflower Billy

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Outsider in both starts; appeared to run well, finishing fourth, at Thirsk (1m) switched to turf on reappearance but looks the type who'll find better opportunities in handicaps shortly.

25/1

4th

5

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 4

14:43 Thirsk

Mayflower Billy

8st 13lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

Trailed home last at Chelmsford in August (7f) when 100-1 and cheekpieces are now removed.

100/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 58-61 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Needed the experience in two runs for Dermot Weld last summer before changing hands for 20,000euros; started odds-on for his handicap debut eight days ago, when winning easily from the front, and holds obvious claims despite an 8lb rise.
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3rd

1

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Masaban

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Needed the experience in two runs for Dermot Weld last summer before changing hands for 20,000euros; started odds-on for his handicap debut eight days ago, when winning easily from the front, and holds obvious claims despite an 8lb rise.

9/4

1st

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Masaban

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Signs of ability in two runs for Dermot Weld last summer (7f, yielding/1m, AW); gelded and sold for 20,000euros in November; finished sixth of 14 on stable debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last month but he made some late headway and that was promising after 252 days off; should benefit from that run and he looks interesting back up in trip on handicap debut.

7/4

6th

5

(10)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:35 Doncaster

Masaban

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Signs of ability in two runs for Dermot Weld last summer (7f, yielding/1m, AW); gelded and sold for 20,000euros in November; bred to do much better and he makes his return with his new stable going well; he's an interesting 3yo but the drop to 6f isn't sure to suit on paper; betting should guide.

8/1

5/1

Form: 057-3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Started a short price on his comeback/handicap debut late last month, having been gelded, when getting involved in a dual up front and cracking late; trainer going well of late and this one's evidently felt capable off this mark.
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5th

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Ice Cube

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Started a short price on his comeback/handicap debut late last month, having been gelded, when getting involved in a dual up front and cracking late; trainer going well of late and this one's evidently felt capable off this mark.

5/1

3rd

1

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:13 Redcar

Ice Cube

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Richard Spencer

Improved upon first two runs when seventh of eight in warm maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last September in a first-time hood (left off today); gelded since; pedigree provides hope that he will be better than his opening mark and connections had a 3yo handicap newcomer win over C&D last week.

7/2

Form: 4-45

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in three runs to date and starts handicap life at a sensible level; room for improvement at the stalls and she'll want to settle better than in the past from a wide stall but is one to consider.
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6th

9

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Crimson Sunset

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Signs of ability in three runs to date and starts handicap life at a sensible level; room for improvement at the stalls and she'll want to settle better than in the past from a wide stall but is one to consider.

6/1

5th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Goodwood

Crimson Sunset

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marcus Tregoning

Left her Salisbury debut form behind when a promising fourth on her reappearance at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; could continue to improve with experience but she needs another major step forward at this new trip.

10/1

4th

5

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Crimson Sunset

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sprint pedigree; expectations were non-existent for Salisbury debut (7f; 80-1) in October but she did show a glimmer of ability in a remote fourth; can do better as a 3yo but perhaps not today.

14/1

Form: 7-57

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well below market expectations on her AW comeback and again well held from another wide stall last time (overraced in first-time blinkers); powerful yard in top gear now after a quiet early spring and she starts handicap life at a lowly level.
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7th

12

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Palace Artois

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: William Haggas

Ran well below market expectations on her AW comeback and again well held from another wide stall last time (overraced in first-time blinkers); powerful yard in top gear now after a quiet early spring and she starts handicap life at a lowly level.

7/1

7th

9

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

16:05 Nottingham

Palace Artois

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: William Haggas

Modest efforts in first two starts, at 7f (turf) and about 1m (AW; only 7-2), and has no form claims unless she sees the light in first-time blinkers.

20/1

16/1

Form: 6902-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Finished some way off a couple of well-handicapped rivals on his nursery debut (Tapeta, later placed second) for Jack Morland when last seen five months ago; will have to improve on that if he's to overcome a wide draw for his new yard.
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9th

13

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

New Objective

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Finished some way off a couple of well-handicapped rivals on his nursery debut (Tapeta, later placed second) for Jack Morland when last seen five months ago; will have to improve on that if he's to overcome a wide draw for his new yard.

16/1

10th

4

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

New Objective

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Morland

Some late headway into sixth on last month's Wolverhampton debut (7f, AW; Afton Down seventh but shaped better); no improvement for stepping up to a mile at Brighton three weeks ago and now drops to another new trip.

14/1

Form: 960-

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a few fair winners; has been gelded and goes in first-time headgear on his handicap debut; didn't offer much in three runs last backend but is worth tracking in the market for a trainer who won this in 2024 (only 2-63 here all told though).
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9th

11

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raise The Stakes

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Knight

Beaten a long way in four starts over 7f/1m on turf/AW, with being gelded and new cheekpieces making little difference last time; drops in grade, but still needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

10th

14

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Raise The Stakes

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: William Knight

Half-brother to a few fair winners; has been gelded and goes in first-time headgear on his handicap debut; didn't offer much in three runs last backend but is worth tracking in the market for a trainer who won this in 2024 (only 2-63 here all told though).

12/1

25/1

Form: 0556-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Drawn away from the action on his nursery debut last backend and pulled hard upped to 1m2f on his comeback; likely he's capable of better but he was well held each time and is more exposed than some.
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1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

11th

7

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Grant Tuer

Drawn away from the action on his nursery debut last backend and pulled hard upped to 1m2f on his comeback; likely he's capable of better but he was well held each time and is more exposed than some.

25/1

5th

4

(1)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

17:02 Redcar

Red Rifle

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Soundly beaten sixth of eight on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but that doesn't tell the full story as he came home first of the three that raced on the near side; reappears with trainer in fine form and it will be no surprise to see him give a good account.

12/1

Form: 5-8256

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
This maiden is more exposed than some and not convincing on the stamina front in a couple of tries over 1m; also needs to improve on recent AW efforts.
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12th

2

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Irish Incentive

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Gay Kelleway

This maiden is more exposed than some and not convincing on the stamina front in a couple of tries over 1m; also needs to improve on recent AW efforts.

33/1

6th

10

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Irish Incentive

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Went close in a novice over C&D last month before finishing fifth at Kempton over 1m 17 days ago, not picking up as well as might have been expected early in the straight; the drop back in trip should suit and she has cheekpieces added.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Irish Incentive

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Has shown ability in two of her three starts, the latest when beaten a head into second of five at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 16 days ago; will probably need to improve again if she to win this, though; stable also runs Miss Mambo.

6/1

100/1

Form: 50-007

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.
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13th

16

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Princess Coco

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.

100/1

7th

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Half-sister to numerous winners but she's not shown much and was a long way behind two of today's rivals on handicap debut at Redcar last month; opposable.

40/1

12th

12

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Princess Coco

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Simon Whitaker

There are winners in her pedigree and she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark; a market check is advised but she's achieved little across her four races and improvement is necessary.

33/1

50/1

Form: 34-910 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this.
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14th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Smartanck

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this.

50/1

12th

11

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:40 Nottingham

Smartanck

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Raised his game after wind surgery when causing a 50-1 surprise in a Newcastle handicap (1m, AW) last month; that was a narrow success but he rallied well in the closing stages and is only 2lb higher here; not ruled out.

9/1

1st

3

(9)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Smartanck

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won a Wolverhampton nursery (7f, Tapeta) on his penultimate run for Richard Hughes but he's been out of sorts in two runs for new yard this winter; had wind surgery last month but he needs a major revival back up in trip.

14/1

Form: 365

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 82-44

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 549

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £371.10
Straight Forecast £304.26
Tricast £553.89
Trifecta £1125.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Masaban

POSTDATA:

Ice Cube

The Guardian:

Crimson Sunset

Daily Mail:

Raise The Stakes

Telegraph:

Palace Artois

RP RATINGS:

Masaban

D Express:

Masaban

Daily Mirror:

Masaban

The Sun:

Crimson Sunset

The Star:

Crimson Sunset

NEWMARKET:

Ice Cube

The Times:

Ice Cube

Daily Record:

Ice Cube