October 22 / 15.00 Doncaster

15.00

Soft

Carlsberg Marstons Doncaster Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £22684
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Carlsberg Marstons Doncaster Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 370044 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won the Woodcote conditions stakes at Epsom (6f, good) in June and he was a respectable fourth of 12 in a quality race at York (7f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; can run another fair race but he's exposed after 12 starts (two wins) and is likely to find a few too good here.
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1st

6

(4)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Legend Of Xanadu

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mick Channon

in touch with leaders, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, kept on

25/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Legend Of Xanadu

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mick Channon

prominent on inner, shaken up to lead under 3f out, headed 2f out, lost position over 1f out, kept on up the centre final 110yds

25/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:44 Salisbury

Legend Of Xanadu

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mick Channon

raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, led over 3f out, pushed along and 2 lengths ahead 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead over 1f out, headed and weakened from 1f out

10/1

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2nd
1 (8)

5/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1144

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-2 with Group 2 win at the Curragh (7f, good) in August and ran well when fourth in Group 1 National Stakes there (7f, soft) last month; well beaten in fourth in Group 1 Dewhurst at Newmarket (7f, good) a fortnight ago but holds standout form claims now back down in grade, even under a 5lb penalty, and he's hinted he could be suited by the drop back to 6f.
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No Results Found

11/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 231817

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Made it 2-6 with narrow Listed win at Tipperary (5f, yielding to soft) in June and it was his first run since when mid-division in a Group 3 at Newmarket (5f, good) recently, so he may have needed it; however, has to bounce back with career best to win this under a 3lb penalty, and is unproven over 6f.
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9th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick.

16/1

6th

3

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jamie Osborne

Has tumbled down the weights but without really looking like capitalising; tailed off at Chelmsford 17 days ago and has too much to prove.

25/1

7/2

Form: 341

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved form when winning in first-time blinkers in a maiden at the Curragh (5f, yielding to soft) nine days ago; he's the stable second-string with Ryan Moore riding Aesop's Fables but he won by an easy 8l last time and could have more to offer in the blinkers; should be fine now back up to 6f.
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7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

7

(8)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:45 York

Hispanic

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins (turf/AW) from his 11 runs for Aidan O'Brien, the latest off 4lb lower at Dundalk (6f) last August; changed hands for 15,000gns in October; he needs to be at the very top of his game on this stable/seasonal debut, but new trainer does very well with recruits from other yards; not ruled out.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hispanic

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Impressive Curragh maiden winner last year and got back on the scoresheet when taking a 6f handicap here in August; well below form in a French Group 3 since and needs a career-best to take this.

9/1

Form: 32312 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Considerable promise on first three starts before easily making all at 1-4 in Yarmouth novice (6f, good to firm) in August; travelled powerfully in front when second under a penalty in first-time cheekpieces in Salisbury novice (7f, good to soft) last month and this drop back to 6f could be just what he needs; first-time blinkers replace the cheekpieces; key player.
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1st

2

(4)

1st Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

17:45 Epsom

Bresson

10st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John & Thady Gosden

raced in second

7/1

10th

6

(11)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Ascot

Bresson

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

Choicely bred but he's beginning to look exposed, beating just one rival in 6f handicap at Windsor when last seen in June; cheekpieces return today, replacing blinkers; others have less to prove.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

5th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

19:15 Windsor

Bresson

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: John & Thady Gosden

prominent on outer

11/2

40/1

Form: 3

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had to wait for a clear run when a close third on debut at Newcastle (6f, AW; 17-2) in August; broke out of stalls and withdrawn at Carlisle later that month (evens favourite at the time); should have a bright future but faces a very tough task today and others have much stronger form.
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

12/1

Form: 1

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has a useful pedigree and he made a winning debut at 28-1 at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) last month; his trainer doesn't have many first-time-out 2yo winners so it was a performance that bodes extremely well for his future, and there's every chance 6f will be fine; he's one to consider.
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7th

5

(2)

29th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Simple Man

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly away, towards rear

14/1

5th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:05 Bath

Simple Man

9st 7lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Debut winner who was only short-headed on his handicap debut at Goodwood (5f, heavy) and his Sandown run after a lengthy break was too bad to be true; could bounce back.

5/1

0

7

(9)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Simple Man

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Less exposed than most of these and was having only his third outing when short-headed in six-runner handicap at Goodwood (5f, heavy; won debut on good to firm) in May; edged up 3lb but open to further improvement and must be considered.

7/1

16/1

Form: 31

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on the promise of his Carlisle debut (5f, good to firm) when winning at Beverley (5f, good) in July; absent since and others have stronger form, but he's unexposed and open to further improvement now upped to 6f; could give a good account.
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5th

5

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Secret Guest

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Only won one of his last 28 starts but has slid to a competitive mark as a result and was unlucky not to finish closer behind The Good Biscuit and Jonny Concrete at Chester (hampered late); holds each-way claims.

16/1

6th

7

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

15:40 Chester

Secret Guest

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

He hasn't been at his best in recent starts but he has dipped to a dangerous mark and he has landed a good draw; this is a tough race in which to try and turn things around though.

16/1

8th

4

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

17:05 Catterick

Secret Guest

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Mixed bag this winter but he returns to turf on a handy mark; this trip probably his best and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

Form: 221621

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has had a solid campaign over 5f (including on good to soft) and made it two wins from seven starts when landing 5f AW novice ten days ago; only sixth on sole previous Listed run and he's seemingly exposed, but this step up to 6f is worth exploring and he's an each-way contender.
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1

(8)

27th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Al Dasim

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: George Boughey

Progressed in leaps and bounds last winter, winning five on the bounce at Wolverhampton and Meydan; clearly best effort when quickening smartly to win Group 3 (6f, good) on latter course; only seventh of 15 in Group 1 there when last seen in March but he wasn't beaten far and may not have reached his limit just yet; respected.

8/1

1st

1

(6)

12th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Al Dasim

10st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

pressed leader, led 2f out, soon ridden and went clear, comfortably

1/2

3

(5)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Al Dasim

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: George Boughey

Has had a solid campaign over 5f (including on good to soft) and made it two wins from seven starts when landing 5f AW novice ten days ago; only sixth on sole previous Listed run and he's seemingly exposed, but this step up to 6f is worth exploring and he's an each-way contender.

12/1

Non-runners

Al Dasim

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.10
Straight Forecast £29.65
Trifecta £249.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Aesop's Fables

NEWMARKET:

Bresson

Daily Mirror:

Hispanic

SPOTLIGHT:

Simple Man

The Times:

Al Dasim

The Star:

Hispanic

Telegraph:

Bresson

The Guardian:

Bresson

The Sun:

Bresson

TOPSPEED:

Aesop's Fables

POSTDATA:

Aesop's Fables

Daily Mail:

Aesop's Fables

D Express:

Aesop's Fables

Daily Record:

Aesop's Fables