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17.05

Good To Firm

Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

Form: 31-82

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner on the AW; wore a tongue-tie on handicap debut but that was soon discarded and he ran well behind one completing a hat-trick at Nottingham; tries 7f for the first time and that could trigger something.
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1st

9

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Return Of The Gods

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Edward Bethell

6f maiden winner on the AW; wore a tongue-tie on handicap debut but that was soon discarded and he ran well behind one completing a hat-trick at Nottingham; tries 7f for the first time and that could trigger something.

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

12:30 Nottingham

Return Of The Gods

9st 5lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Edward Bethell

Narrowly came out on top when winning at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in October on his second start, but he hung left when failing to beat a rival home on his handicap debut at Kempton (6f, AW; first-time tongue-tie) 78 days ago; tongue-tie is discarded for his turf debut.

7/1

8th

2

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Return Of The Gods

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Closely related to smart AW performer Cool Hand Luke; built upon promising debut when leading close home at Wolverhampton (6f) in October; makes handicap debut after 170-day absence but should have more improvement to come; tongue-tie added.

4/1

7/2

Form: -33621 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.
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2nd

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.

7/2

1st

1

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not the force of old but he retains ability and has performed with credit for his new yard this year, most recently finishing second of nine at Pontefract 12 days ago (6f, good); down in class today and should go well despite his small rise in the weights.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

5/1

Form: 8-1123 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Only contested seven handicaps and won four; would have gone close in Alpha Capture's race here last time had he broken on terms; chance.
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4th

8

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Only contested seven handicaps and won four; would have gone close in Alpha Capture's race here last time had he broken on terms; chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Pam Sly

Four wins (including C&D) and a second from his six handicap runs; still has time to progress further and he looks a solid candidate once more.

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Wrydcroft

10st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Pam Sly

Made it four out of five in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); this lightly raced 4yo is clearly progressive and should be a tough nut to crack.

5/4

Form: 38-312 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.
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5th

1

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Kings School

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.

13/2

2nd

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Kings School

11st 0lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Gemma Tutty

Readily landed 7f handicap at Newcastle (fourth success there) 24 days ago; can't be ruled out on a rare turf start despite a 5lb weights rise.

7/2

1st

2

(9)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kings School

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Three-time C&D winner, latterly after a five-month break off 4lb lower last August; another solid effort fresh when not far behind Lord Capulet and The Green Man four weeks ago and is 7lb better off with the winner; can miss the break but is considered.

6/1

13/2

Form: 301123 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.
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6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

3rd

4

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Lord Capulet

10st 13lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Is enjoying a fine season and he racked up a fifth victory at Redcar (7f) in May; posted another very good effort with second of ten in 7f Newcastle handicap 24 days ago so he's a likely player once more.

5/2

2nd

1

(5)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Front-runner who's won five already this year, the first four over C&D; a 5lb rise for his latest turf victory under 5lb claimer Jack Nicholls demands more but such has been his rate of progress he may well be up to it.

11/4

Form: 645-70 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in March of 2025 off 11lb higher; 0-12 in the meantime and quiet so far this term.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D in March of 2025 off 11lb higher; 0-12 in the meantime and quiet so far this term.

12/1

12th

9

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Stanage

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 9lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last March and may have needed his comeback run there this March, when mid-division; however, his form went the wrong way as last year developed and he needs to get back on track.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 117-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f novices last year; no better than seventh in three handicaps and needs to step up.
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8th

3

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Won two 7f novices last year; no better than seventh in three handicaps and needs to step up.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Landed a pair of 7f novices at Redcar and Newcastle last summer but he's failed to kick on sent handicapping, beating one on his seasonal return over C&D two weeks ago; needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

10th

11

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

8st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Unexposed 4yo; won a Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) and a Newcastle novice (7f, AW) towards the end of last summer but he was well held on handicap at Newcastle in October; still has potential but this is competitive on his return and he needs to find more progress.

10/1

Form: 5130-9

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Newbury novice winner over 6f and ran in a Listed race on final run last season; a disappointing return on handicap debut leaves her with questions to answer; unraced beyond 6f.
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9th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lope El Fuego

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Newbury novice winner over 6f and ran in a Listed race on final run last season; a disappointing return on handicap debut leaves her with questions to answer; unraced beyond 6f.

33/1

9th

10

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:50 Leicester

Lope El Fuego

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Warren Greatrex

Broke duck on second start, at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last July; lost out only narrowly in a Salisbury novice next time but had more to do when down the field in a 5f Listed race when last seen nine months ago; race readiness the query today.

10/1

8

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

16:45 Newbury

Lope El Fuego

9st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Won here (6f, good to firm) last month on second start and very close third in Salisbury novice (6f, good to firm) since, when behind Indy B who is declared in the opener; it's possible she'll be suited by the drop back to 5f but she has quite a bit to find against today's opponents.

25/1

Form: 564315 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second course win when beating 11 rivals here last month, but only fifth on her return visit; back down 1lb.
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10th

7

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Second course win when beating 11 rivals here last month, but only fifth on her return visit; back down 1lb.

16/1

5th

1

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Belied her 20-1 odds with recent C&D success on good ground, taking Doncaster record to 2-5; incurs a penalty (future mark 1lb lower) but may well remain competitive kept to this venue.

5/1

1st

9

(12)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

9st 2lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

The winner of two 7f AW handicaps for Scott Dixon; didn't run badly on turf at Lingfield (7f, good) on her penultimate start and her rider takes off a useful 3lb; each-way shout.

10/1

Form: 43-41 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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Straight Forecast £18.61
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Return Of The Gods

The Times:

Highland Shah

Daily Mirror:

Wrydcroft

Daily Mail:

Alpha Capture

The Guardian:

Highland Shah

Daily Record:

Highland Shah

The Star:

Wrydcroft

RP RATINGS:

Return Of The Gods