July 09 / 17.40 Doncaster

17.40

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4172.28
  • 0m 5f 143y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 356857 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All four wins were over 6f for two Newmarket yards; 0-11 for current one and others are in better form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(20)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Dorney Lake

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Took a while to exploit his drop in the weights but he won at Doncaster in July and went in again at Southwell nine days ago; 4lb higher in a better race but he has the rail draw to help.

14/1

1st

2

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Dorney Lake

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Won at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) last month and runner-up at Pontefract (6f, good to firm) next time, splitting a well-treated winner and a next-time-out scorer; well beaten at York last time but was scuppered by a high draw; third over C&D in April and could be involved.

11/2

16th

22

(21)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dorney Lake

8st 11lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Liam Bailey

Finally exploited a big drop in the weights when landing Class 5 at Doncaster (5.6f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; similar form when second at Pontefract last week; 3lb ahead of the handicapper and one of two solid form contenders for Liam Bailey, although a lower draw would have been preferred.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 05-221 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark.
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9th

10

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Bayraat

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Tom Tate

Never involved in a Class 4 at York last time but this veteran was in good form before that, including a win at Wetherby (5.5f, good to firm) and three seconds; still looks on a workable mark and he has possibilities on this drop back in grade.

14/1

12th

17

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Bayraat

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Tom Tate

Plucky veteran who retains plenty of vim and vigour, another fine run when second in amateurs' race at Doncaster last time; 3lb out of the weights but has finished third in the last two runnings of this event and has each-way possibilities once more.

11/1

2nd

8

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Bayraat

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Tom Tate

Veteran who has returned from a break in fine form and won by a length over this far at Wetherby (good to firm); back up 4lb but had dropped to a good mark.

9/2

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6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 433-43

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Having his 50th career start and reliable in the main; close up last week at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) after racing up with the pace; each-way chance.
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2nd

7

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Spirit Of Applause

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Reliable sort who comes here on the back of a good second of nine in 5f Pontefract handicap 17 days ago; can make his presence felt off the same mark.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Spirit Of Applause

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Posted two good thirds at the start of last month (5f/5.6f, good to firm) before midfield finish in big-field Class 4 at York (6f, good to firm); the drop back in trip/grade can help and he could be in the mix.

11/2

10th

21

(3)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Spirit Of Applause

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

It has been a while since he won on turf but he has turned in three solid efforts this summer, albeit over shorter trips and in a lower grade; others have more pressing claims.

20/1

Form: 752963

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have been over 6f at York, the latest last summer off 1lb lower; found some trouble in running when third at Pontefract last time and has another big effort in him.
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3rd

7

(10)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dicko The Legend

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Previous C&D winner but often hindered by starting slowly; sixth of 21 at York (6f, good to firm) last month in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); another win is overdue but he doesn't look ready to strike.

6/1

6th

19

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Dicko The Legend

8st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Bids for his third straight win in this race, 2lb higher than for his 2024 win and 1lb higher than 12 months ago; slow starts have been an issue in recent outings but he retains ability and it will be no surprise to see him go well with cheekpieces now given a go.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Dicko The Legend

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Yet to score this term but running well, fourth of ten in 5.5f Doncaster handicap eight days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

9/2

Form: 703985 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Only fifth in a field of six last week at Nottingham, but was close up behind Spirit Of Applause and that represented some return to form.
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7th

2

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time course winner, most recently off a 15lb higher mark last August; has mostly struggled since but she was sparked up by first-time blinkers when beaten a neck at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; has to be respected off the same mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner down the years, including over C&D last summer, who's regressed sharply in recent times; a few years since she ran at this low a level and that should help, but it will largely hinge on how she responds to wearing headgear for the first time.

5/1

9th

3

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Hurt You Never

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Multiple winner down the years but is 0-7 this term and her form has declined to some degree, as current mark reflects; drops back to Class 6 for the first time in a while.

14/1

Form: 418210 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins for Scott Dixon this winter and he is just 1lb higher than for March's 5f success; finished last at Lingfield in April but that was a stiffer task than this.
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5th

8

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Mister Moet

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two course wins earlier in the year; running okay with quite being at his best this summer; on a competitive mark and he can't be discounted.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Mister Moet

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Gave good account when fourth over 7f on Tapeta a fortnight ago and is now 1lb lower than for 5f Polytrack win in March; 6f on fast turf should also suit; no surprise if he features.

11/2

4th

3

(3)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mister Moet

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Two wins on Lingfield's AW track this year (6f/5f) and on the same mark as for the second of them; stamina for 7f has to be confirmed.

10/1

Form: 1-3275

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win in ten races came on final run of last season in a 5f novice; beaten four times since a gelding operation, no closer than about 4l; cheekpieces replace the visor tried last time.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(8)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

17:36 Windsor

Koffee And Kale

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Bell

Hasn't looked on that good a mark since winning as a 2yo and ordinary of late, with and without headgear.

8/1

4th

1

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

19:50 Epsom

Koffee And Kale

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Won a 5f novice at Leicester as a 2yo; the handicapper has been firmly in command this year, with headgear making no difference on his last two starts; steps up to 7f and drops into Class 6 company but others are more appealing.

10/1

100/30

Form: -05221

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lost her first ten races but the win had been coming and she stormed clear at Catterick (5f, good to soft; fine on faster); now in a higher grade on the back of a 9lb rise but something appears to have clicked.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

11

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Powernap

9st 12lb

J: Miss Venetia Thompson

T: Jessica Bedi

Lost her first ten races but the win had been coming and she stormed clear at Catterick (5f, good to soft; fine on faster); now in a higher grade on the back of a 9lb rise but something appears to have clicked.

100/30

1st

6

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Catterick

Powernap

8st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Jessica Bedi

0-10; runner-up in added tongue-tie over C&D (Havin A Flyer fourth) 12 days ago; occupied that same position at Wetherby (about 5f, good to firm) subsequently; consistent but has had plenty of chances.

4/1

2nd

8

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

17:50 Wetherby

Powernap

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: Jessica Bedi

Took a step back in the right direction at Catterick (5f, good to firm; first-time tongue-tie) latest; each-way player if she can back that up.

7/1

Form: 42-454

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best run was his second in a novice last season but only three ran; opposable on his handicap form and blinkers did nothing last time.
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2nd

5

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Donald

9st 7lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

The handicapper has been in command this summer and although he didn't run badly at Doncaster 19 days ago, he will need more for the switch to AW.

16/1

4th

1

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:25 Doncaster

Donald

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

0-7; respectable comeback at Nottingham (5f, good; fourth, beaten 3l) in May, but hasn't built on that, including in blinkers (discarded) the last twice; tough to say how he'll fare on first go at 7f; safer options elsewhere.

6/1

9th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Donald

10st 11lb

J: Miss Alice Keighley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Best run was his second in a novice last season but only three ran; opposable on his handicap form and blinkers did nothing last time.

8/1

Form: 797-31

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £73.20
Straight Forecast £56.08
Tricast £233.92
Trifecta £639.20

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Powernap

SPOTLIGHT:

Lieutenant Sir

POSTDATA:

Spirit Of Applause

Daily Mirror:

Bayraat

The Times:

Mister Moet

Daily Mail:

Saucy Jane

D Express:

Dicko The Legend

Daily Record:

Lieutenant Sir

The Guardian:

Powernap

The Sun:

Powernap

Telegraph:

Spirit Of Applause

The Star:

Bayraat