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Betfred City Of Doncaster Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Betfred City Of Doncaster Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 72-704

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly over 5f; surged back to form with a hood fitted when he tried 7f under Toby Moore on handicap debut at Newmarket (good to firm; 25-1) five weeks ago, albeit losing three places late on; may bide his time a bit longer on this occasion.
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4th

2

(10)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Military Code

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Charlie Appleby

Campaigned mostly over 5f; proved useful (twice Listed placed) last term; well below par in two runs this season but gives the impression he has possibly lost some of his speed; may prove resurgent upped in distance with hood fitted on handicap debut.

10/1

13th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:12 York

Military Code

8st 10lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Charlie Appleby

Capped a productive 2yo campaign with a close second to Revival Power in Listed event over C&D (good to firm), but he was well beaten on his reappearance and he's a long way down the pecking order on ratings.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 13-473 CD

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Performed with credit in three good 3yo handicaps this year and didn't get run of the race when third over 1m at the Newmarket July meeting last time; should be fine back at 7f and is probably a major player.
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3rd

4

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Wechaad

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Roger Varian

Overwhelmed rivals on handicap debut at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last September and even better in defeat in a Group 3 at Newbury after; looked sure to improve upon a useful return at Goodwood (7f, good) in May when upped to 1m in the Britannia at Royal Ascot but he could never gather momentum after getting hampered 2f out; remains one to be interested in.

4/1

Form: 21-570 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Running-on fifth in Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) on return; way below that form since in a 6f Listed race and 1m Royal Ascot handicap, which knocks her down the list even though she might not be fully exposed.
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27th

6

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Zooming

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won her novice last season at Newmarket (7f, good to soft); never that dangerous but was running on when fifth in the Group 3 Fred Darling (7f, good) and it was back over 6f when unable to land any sort of blow in a Listed race last month; lightly raced filly in a top stable and pedigree suggests that this first crack at 1m should be beneficial; makes the shortlist.

20/1

7th

9

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:30 Goodwood

Zooming

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Promising filly who has improved with each of her three runs; ready winner of a 7f Newmarket novice in November and reappeared with a good fifth of 14 in the Fred Darling Stakes at Newbury (7f) two weeks ago; drops back in trip but capable of better still and firmly in the picture.

7/2

Form: 5-1120 CD

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Started this campaign with two 7f novice wins (one on good to soft here) before his second in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle in May on handicap debut; Royal Ascot (again 1m on good to firm) didn't work out and he's unraced since but there's a good chance he still has potential.
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16th

14

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Langstone

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

It's 23 years since Clive Cox won this with New Seeker and this gelding is one of two live hopes for the yard, along with Blue Courvoisier, whom he finished 1.5l behind in the rescheduled Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm); the clear concern is going up 6lb for a defeat and this race is even more competitive.

12/1

2nd

10

(12)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Langstone

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Clive Cox

Gelded after debut and has left sole that 2yo run (6f, soft) well behind him by winning novice events at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) and Kempton (7f, AW) this spring; did well to score with strong finish last time, having been carried left; promising and probably has an advantageous mark for this handicap debut, especially now upped in trip.

4/1

Form: 1-3009

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
2-2 in France last year (6.5f/1m, soft/very soft); yet to make a serious impact in Britain (four races over 1m, at top meetings last three starts) and might need greater help from the handicapper.
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No Results Found

Form: -28182 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
A bit in and out but he won at the Curragh in May and showed his best form when second at Leopardstown (again 7f on good) in early July on latest outing; left with too much to do in the latter after a slow start, so might still do better.
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2nd

1

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Invincible Will

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained a second career win when beating Zenford by a short head at the Curragh (7f, good) on penultimate; soundly beaten off 5lb higher mark back there on latest; may be on a tough mark for now.

11/1

Form: 531204 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Free-going sort who made improvement over 7f this summer; his form wasn't so hot on good to soft ground on his last two outings but he still showed plenty despite not having a clear way through; needs a second look.
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4th

15

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Ironwill

8st 4lb

J: J F Egan

T: Stuart Williams

Midfield in competitive 1m contest at the York Ebor festival last week; steadily progressive at up to 7f otherwise and ties in with Ghost Mode on C&D form earlier in August (ran well despite being indirectly impeded by that rival coming off a true line); shortlisted.

7/1

10th

12

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Ironwill

8st 12lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Two 2yo wins (including on soft ground) and back on the scoresheet at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) last month; another big run when second of 13 at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; he's a headstrong sort but that didn't stop him finishing strongly last time and this first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's one to consider.

14/1

Form: -51687

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Bath maiden winner in April who makes her handicap debut after trying plenty of Listed races and two Group events; back to 7f for the first time this year but her form claims aren't that solid.
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7th

3

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Ourbren

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: J S Moore

Rather exposed filly whose peak figures may not be entirely reliable and who gained sole success in modest maiden at Bath when facing her easiest task; opposed.

66/1

8th

6

(2)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Ourbren

9st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: J S Moore

Pretty useful form in Listed races on last two starts as 2yo and she duly won a Bath maiden this April; never-dangerous sixth of ten in Group 2 German 1,000 Guineas (1m, soft) latest is her best form and this new trip is not out of the question, but others have accomplished more and/or shown more potential.

40/1

Form: 352314 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive in 7f handicaps on good to firm this summer, culminating in a York win in July; had more on his plate from 4lb out of the handicap in the 6f Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (good; unraced on softer) four weeks ago, so taking fourth wasn't at all bad in the circumstances; 2lb lower today and he could pack more of a punch again in this 7f contest.
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No Results Found

Form: 17-2 D BF

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won well on debut at Haydock (7f, good) last August but found it tough in Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm); reappeared with a bold show from the front to be second of 11 in handicap at Musselburgh (1m, good) in April, clear over 1f out; this half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Royal Zabeel is tempting back at 7f if all is well after the 154-day absence.
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2nd

8

(7)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Samra Green

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Did it well when making a successful debut at Haydock (7f, good) last August, but found the Group 2 Rockfel at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) rather tougher the following month, not that she was disgraced in finishing seventh of 11; market should be revealing on return and she still holds an Irish 1,000 Guineas entry; stable also runs Dunkeld Dreamer.

7/2

6

(6)

26th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Samra Green

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Responded well to her rider's urgings in Haydock maiden (7f, good) and was going away towards the finish; brings potential to this higher grade, albeit needs a big step forward on bare figures.

20/1

Form: 631512 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Bought after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam and has been better still on his last two outings, winning in good style at Thirsk and beaten a neck at Ascot (both 7f on good); each-way claims again.
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2nd

2

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Ascot

Raging Raj

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Bought for 30,000gns after winning a 7f Yarmouth handicap for Jane Chapple-Hyam; just second run for this yard when a convincing winner at Thirsk (7f, good) but he went up 10lb for that and this looks stronger.

5/1

1st

5

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Raging Raj

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended time for Jane Chapple-Hyam by making all in 7f Yarmouth handicap (good to firm) and then sold for 30,000gns; beaten 6l on yard debut at York when behind Return Of The Gods.

7/1

Form: 21318- D

Last run: 316 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins on good to soft last term, making all in an Ayr nursery on second occasion, but that productive season ended with a disappointing show in 1m Listed race at Newmarket; market can guide on this belated reappearance, with her stable also running Samra Green.
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1

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:07 Newmarket

Aspiral

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Like so many of her stable's 2yos she's having a productive season, and she posted a personal best when making all in nursery at Ayr (7f, good to soft) in September; not many of these have shown better form and she should be just as effective back at 1m.

8/1

1

(8)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

13:07 Newmarket

Aspiral

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Like so many of her stable's 2yos she's having a productive season, and she posted a personal best when making all in nursery at Ayr (7f, good to soft) in September; not many of these have shown better form and she should be just as effective back at 1m.

8/1

Form: 2-2188 D

Last run: 106 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; backward steps when helping to make the pace in May handicaps at York (7f, good) and Carlisle (1m, good to firm); gelded soon afterwards but this is his first run since; needs to resume improvement.
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8th

12

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 2

15:45 Carlisle

Inishbeg

8st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Fourth attempt when winning a Thirsk maiden (7f, good) in April; made most when below form on handicap debut at York (7f, good) 17 days ago, which can probably be forgiven from widest draw and he was second favourite that day; 5lb claimer is recruited for this hot race on first crack at about 1m.

14/1

8th

6

(16)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Inishbeg

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Prevailed in Thirsk maiden (7f, good) last time, opening his account at the fourth attempt; may well build on that success and show further improvement, in keeping with his pedigree (siblings include a very useful performer for his connections); respected.

13/2

Form: 151221 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two runs on softer than good were his only blips; won five 7f handicaps this year, with authority at Newbury last time, which earns plenty of respect despite today's higher mark, higher grade and more competitive race.
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1st

4

(1)

26th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Newbury

Lion Of Mali

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: James Fanshawe

All four wins have been at 7f; admirably consistent and the winner got first run on him last time at Newmarket (good to firm); has finished first and second under the returning David Egan; every chance once more.

11/4

2nd

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Newmarket (July)

Lion Of Mali

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Fanshawe

Likeable 7f specialist (all four wins at this trip); just edged out by Sierra Sands over C&D three weeks ago; holding his form really well and should be in the thick of things again.

100/30

Betting Forcast

8/1 Military Code, 3/1 Wechaad, 12/1 Zooming, 7/1 Langstone, 14/1 Intense Vision, 14/1 Invincible Will, 10/1 Ironwill, 25/1 Ourbren, 14/1 Flight Control, 10/1 Samra Green, 16/1 Raging Raj, 12/1 Aspiral, 16/1 Inishbeg, 9/1 Lion Of Mali

Verdict

There's no shortage of plausible options in this field of 3yos. Wechaad and Flight Control are probably the most solid to run well, while Lion Of Mali has had repeated firsts and seconds at lower levels. Invincible Will has a chance from Ireland and several interesting candidates return from absences, including C&D scorer LANGSTONE, who can be forgiven Royal Ascot, and Samra Green (second choice) who's the most lightly raced of all and put up a bold show over 1m on her handicap debut in April.[Richard Austen]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Langstone

TOPSPEED:

Raging Raj

Daily Record:

Samra Green

The Sun:

Wechaad

Daily Mirror:

Lion Of Mali

RP RATINGS:

Langstone

The Star:

Langstone

POSTDATA:

Raging Raj