July 09 / 15.55 Doncaster

15.55

Good To Firm

Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Betfred ‘The Classic Bookmaker’ Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/10 (Won)

  • Win: £1.62
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-3121 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Consistent since raised to this sort of trip in handicaps and was nicely on top late on at Redcar (good) the last time; still looks well handicapped off 4lb higher.
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3rd

9

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Room Fourteen

8st 10lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Fanshawe

Has done well since moving into handicaps in this hood, with form figures of 12113; all were over 1m2f and she was put firmly in her place by Sliver Lake at Glorious Goodwood last time but the latest win was at this track, dam was 1m4f winner and this 3yo also looks well worth a crack at this trip.

9/1

3rd

6

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

17:55 Goodwood

Room Fourteen

8st 12lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: James Fanshawe

Progressive since moving into handicaps in this hood and she made it 3-4 in such races when winning comfortably at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 6lb rise may not stop her today.

2/1

1st

5

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Room Fourteen

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Fanshawe

Consistent since raised to this sort of trip in handicaps and was nicely on top late on at Redcar (good) the last time; still looks well handicapped off 4lb higher.

11/10

12/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 55-710 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
First time over this far and his first handicap when winning by a neck at Newbury (1m2f, good; 2lb lower); finished last at Sandown where he hung left-handed throughout; better expected returned to a left-handed track.
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4th

9

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Brighton View

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

One blip at Sandown in June but he's otherwise having a solid 3yo campaign, mostly at 1m2f but also winning easily in a three-runner race over 11.4f; odds-on again when only third of five at Haydock (1m2f) latest but he needs a second look on this first attempt at 1m4f.

9/1

3rd

1

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:50 Haydock

Brighton View

9st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Improved efforts of late, brushing aside two rivals at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) last Sunday; should make another bold bid under a 6lb penalty.

10/11

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 76-141 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
0-4 for Clive Cox but 2-3 for this yard after narrow wins at Ripon (1m, good to soft) and over C&D (good to firm); came from off the pace a month ago to collect by a half-length off 5lb lower; well bred, he might well have more to offer.
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5th

5

(5)

23rd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:07 Redcar

Domination

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

In good form since joining this yard with wins at Ripon (1m, good to soft) in April and Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) in June; upped to 1m4f for his AW debut when a solid third at Southwell last time and this return to shorter and turf should be no problem at all; respected.

7/1

3rd

10

(11)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

13:30 Southwell (AW)

Domination

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

2-4 for this yard with narrow wins at Ripon (1m) and Doncaster (1m2f); another creditable effort over 1m2f last time; needs to resume improvement, which may be possible as he's just a 3yo but he's not bred for this new trip; it's also his AW debut.

5/1

3rd

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Domination

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Harriet Bethell

0-4 for Clive Cox but 2-3 for this yard after narrow wins at Ripon (1m, good to soft) and over C&D (good to firm); came from off the pace a month ago to collect by a half-length off 5lb lower; well bred, he might well have more to offer.

7/2

Form: 1-1604

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut at Musselburgh in April when making all off 4lb lower; below that level since, including when able to lead at Lingfield last time (1m1f, good to firm) on the back of a gelding operation.
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4th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Suddenly I See

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Successful handicap debut at Musselburgh in April when making all off 4lb lower; below that level since, including when able to lead at Lingfield last time (1m1f, good to firm) on the back of a gelding operation.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 4

18:25 Lingfield

Suddenly I See

9st 3lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Charlie Johnston

Made all off 6lb lower round Musselburgh in April; has not been able to lead on either run since (fluffed the start at Beverley; said to have stopped quickly at Sandown a month ago) and has since been gelded; too soon to write him off.

6/1

12th

2

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Sandown

Suddenly I See

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Signed off last term by landing a Musselburgh maiden (7f) and reappeared at that track when making a winning handicap debut (1m, also good) in April; raised to this mark when only sixth at Beverley next time but softer conditions were a plausible excuse; not dismissed back on a sounder surface with William Buick taking over.

11/2

7/1

Form: 26-825 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year on good ground, latterly over 1m2f; close to best form when second at Hamilton in June but has disappointed either side of that.
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4th

1

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

15:53 Redcar

Obito

10st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Better than ever on last two starts when winning comfortably at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) and a close third at Goodwood (1m2f, soft); ground firmer than good would be a concern.

4/1

3rd

4

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 197y

Class 4

16:55 Goodwood

Obito

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Comfortably prevailed at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) last time but is no certainty to follow up, having done all his winning in Scotland; on a career-high mark.

9/2

1st

5

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Obito

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

C&D winner last summer; back in good form of late and posted a solid fifth of eight in 1m2f Doncaster handicap last month; in the mix once more.

9/1

Form: 36-754

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Initially promising but hasn't kicked on in handicaps (0-3; 7f-1m) and blinkers are removed after last time; bit to prove, though getting back on fast ground is a likely plus.
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3rd

6

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 4

16:40 Yarmouth

Island Bear

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Dr Richard Newland

His breakthrough win had been coming and he dug deep at Leicester a fortnight ago (1m, good); up 3lb but he's consistent.

9/2

1st

14

(10)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:47 Leicester

Island Bear

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dr Richard Newland

Nine-race maiden who is in form, having performed creditably the last twice, running-on fifth at Epsom (8.5f) latest occasion; has edged down the weights; first win is not out of the question.

7/1

5th

5

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Island Bear

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Dr Richard Newland

No wins in eight and hasn't been that threatening in any of his five handicaps (7f-1m2f); dropping back to 1m may help when he can race freely; others still preferred.

14/1

Form: -09444

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Good and bad in five runs for this yard, but wasn't beaten far the last time at Newcastle (1m) and on the evidence of that run this far is worth exploring.
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5th

7

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Intrusively

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Just one win to his name after 20 attempts; well treated on this season's best but he has gone quiet more recently; cheekpieces now given a go; others bring more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Intrusively

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win a handicap and no better than fourth in seven runs for his new yard this year; drops in trip with a tongue tie added; others hold stronger claims.

16/1

9th

2

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Intrusively

10st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Appleby

Good and bad in six runs for this yard, failing to build on a decent run at Newcastle when seventh of eight at Doncaster last time.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-29

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
His standout run is the middle one when beaten a neck at Kempton (1m AW); possibilities on handicap debut if tapping into that promise on the back of wind surgery; market informative.
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8th

3

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:55 Doncaster

Big Eagle

9st 5lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

His standout run is the middle one when beaten a neck at Kempton (1m AW); possibilities on handicap debut if tapping into that promise on the back of wind surgery; market informative.

16/1

9th

4

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

14:58 Windsor

Big Eagle

9st 3lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Belied his 50-1 odds with neck second to Heraldry at Kempton (1m, AW) on seasonal debut; now gets a 7lb pull with that rival and has possibilities provided the form is backed up.

8/1

2nd

3

(6)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Big Eagle

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Warren Greatrex

Beaten 15l when fifth of seven behind a 1-10 shot on his Haydock debut (1m, good to soft) in October; half-brother to a French AW winner, but improvement is needed.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £6.70
Straight Forecast £6.50
Tricast £14.07
Trifecta £21.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Room Fourteen

LAMBOURN:

Big Eagle

POSTDATA:

Domination

TOPSPEED:

Suddenly I See

Daily Mail:

Big Eagle

RP RATINGS:

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NEWMARKET:

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The Times:

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Telegraph:

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The Guardian:

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D Express:

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Daily Mirror:

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The Sun:

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The Star:

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Daily Record:

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