November 05 / 12.50 Doncaster

12.50

Heavy

Phone Betting At Goodwin Racing 08000 421 321 Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5508
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Phone Betting At Goodwin Racing 08000 421 321 Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 071 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Much improved after a gelding operation when getting on top towards the finish in a 6f Pontefract novice (good to soft) 19 days ago, with the reopposing Nightout in third; shouldn't be much between the pair on the revised terms.
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3rd

10

(14)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin Frost

Has had only one run over 5f and it was in this race in 2024 when he finished a well-beaten 2-1 favourite; quiet in a light campaign in 2025; others look stronger.

25/1

12th

10

(12)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:00 Doncaster

Harrys Halo

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

All four wins at 6f, including on heavy last October, but he hasn't been nailing it in just three runs this year and these will be tough conditions in which to prove stamina in first attempt at 7f.

16/1

4

(5)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Kempton (AW)

Harrys Halo

9st 8lb

J: Alfie Gee

T: Kevin Frost

Ended 2024 in top form but he has been restricted to just two runs so far in 2025 and not at his best on either occasion; the accessories return this afternoon and a revival could be forthcoming.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 5822

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Second to the quite useful Miss Attitude at Sandown (5f, good to firm) in August on sole run for Kevin Philippart de Foy; improved again when narrowly denied in 6f Brighton novice (soft) on stable debut 23 days ago; opening handicap mark looks workable; high on the list.
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9th

5

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Danger Alert

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: George Baker

Still consistent but hasn't won in three years and isn't as good now; just a fair comeback effort over 5f here 12 days ago in second-time cheekpieces (has often worn a visor) but won't mind going back up in trip now he's had a run.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 7456

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had some supporters (went off 11-4) on his Newcastle nursery debut 11 days ago but proved too headstrong tackling 7f for the first time; drop back to 6f looks a logical move and he retains potential; testing ground an unknown.
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10th

10

(6)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Pontefract

Royal Cay

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Got up late to win a 7.5f handicap at Beverley in April (good to soft), his ninth start; last of six at Ayr one month later; stable have stronger claims elsewhere.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

8th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:35 Ayr

Royal Cay

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Showed improved form to win at Beverley on reappearance (7.5f, good to soft), staying on well to get up close home; this easier 7f may not be ideal.

7/2

1st

9

(10)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Royal Cay

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

Looked in need of further when third at Doncaster (6f, heavy) in November but has flattered to deceive since returned to 7f; needs to raise his game.

12/1

Form: 3214

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement to dead-heat for first in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft) in September; failed to back that up when a well-held fourth in 5.5f York nursery (good to soft) last month; others hold stronger claims.
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2

(4)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Haydock

Queenie Rooney

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: David Evans

4th

8

(3)

5th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

12:50 Doncaster

Queenie Rooney

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: Keith Dalgleish

Showed improvement to dead-heat for first in a Hamilton novice (5f, good to soft) in September; failed to back that up when a well-held fourth in 5.5f York nursery (good to soft) last month; others hold stronger claims.

16/1

4th

8

(7)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 3

14:05 York

Queenie Rooney

8st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: Keith Dalgleish

in touch with leaders, shaken up halfway, soon lost ground and edged left, not pace to challenge

7/1

Form: 33165

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Odds-on winner of 5f Beverley maiden (good to firm) in August; didn't cut much ice in a competitive Racing League nursery next time but back on track when fifth of a 16 in a sales race at the Curragh (6f, good to yielding) in September; very testing ground an unknown.
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3rd

7

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Good second over C&D last month but not quite in the same form back here 17 days ago; likely to run his race and more minor money could be on the cards; cheekpieces now added.

9/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

5

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Minnesota Lad

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Expensive to follow since joining Ivan Furtado but he usually gives his running; dropping back to 5f isn't sure to be of benefit.

10/1

Form: 4533

Last run: 97 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Didn't build on a promising debut effort in four outings for Tom Ward but wouldn't be a shock to see her get back on track now setting out for new stable; one to note in the betting.
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7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

9

(7)

23rd May 2025

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Bath

Midnight Flame

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Joe Ponting

34-race maiden who has flattered to deceive on occasions; returning to 1m (attempted once in 2023) not the obvious answer.

20/1

7th

10

(3)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Midnight Flame

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joe Ponting

Has shown enough to think she could win races, but she's currently 0-33 and she didn't really threaten behind Banana here on her reappearance nine days ago (5f, firm); the extra distance should help, as may a change of headgear, but others appeal more for win purposes.

12/1

Form: 261843 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Raced only at 6f; has recorded three sound efforts in nurseries since winning his novice in July, finishing third of nine at Pontefract (good to soft) last month; ought to be competitive.
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12th

5

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:45 Carlisle

Braveheart Boy

9st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

reared start, blindfold off late, lost many lengths start, joined main group halfway, soon no impression

16/1

8th

8

(9)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Braveheart Boy

9st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Narrowly beat a notable rival in C&D novice event nearly two years ago; 0-14 in handicaps since but has possibilities off a reduced mark back here, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/1

7th

10

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:15 Musselburgh

Braveheart Boy

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

upset in stalls, awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear

16/1

Form: 42461 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Never really recovered from slow start when beaten favourite on Redcar nursery debut but he went off market leader again and made no mistake at the same venue (6f, heavy) 12 days ago; the handicapper hasn't missed him with an 8lb rise but he had plenty in hand and likely has more to offer.
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8th

6

(10)

6th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Has been threatening for his current yard this spring but a couple of expensive defeats latterly; goes back to the visor from blinkers and, while capable off this mark, his strike-rate doesn't inspire.

5/1

6th

6

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:20 Nottingham

Orbital Chime

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Best effort for current stable when close second at Thirsk (7f) in most recent turf attempt; still nicely handicapped, having recorded both wins (6f) off higher marks; commands respect back down in distance.

100/30

6th

2

(1)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Orbital Chime

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: James Owen

Course winner over 6f in November when trained by Katie Scott; didn't quite get home when third at Wolverhampton (8.5f, AW) earlier in the month, and ran well when second of 14 at Thirsk (7f, good) five days ago; may be able to go one better.

9/2

9th
5 (6)
Georgiava

12/1

Form: 226114 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Step up to 6f saw her find a bit of improvement to win a Brighton maiden (good to firm) and novice at Carlisle (good to soft) at the end of the summer; another good run when fourth of 27 in a sales race at Newmarket (65f, good to soft) five weeks ago; well beaten in her previous nursery but she's a better filly now.
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6th

8

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Leicester

Georgiava

8st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Dual 6f winner last term; only twice raced this season but she got back on track when fourth of seven in 6f Doncaster handicap in July; cheekpieces go on and she's a player lowered in class after a break.

11/4

4th

7

(1)

27th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Georgiava

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Gained narrow wins in a Brighton maiden (6f, good to firm) and a Carlisle novice (6f, good to soft) last year and put up her best effort when fourth of 27 in a valuable sales race at Newmarket (6f, good to soft); well held in all three handicaps, though, including on her Carlisle return (6f, good to soft) a fortnight ago; enough to prove.

14/1

13/2

Form: 45333

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Close third over 7f on Redcar nursery debut but looked very much at home back at 6f when third to the reopposing Harry's Halo in a novice at Pontefract (good to soft) in first-time cheekpieces 19 days ago, fading late on after travelling well in the lead; has a first-time tongue-strap added to the cheekpieces; his effectiveness in the mud has to be taken on trust but he's of interest from his mark.
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4th

4

(4)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

14:20 Catterick

Nightout

9st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

led, jumped path soon after start, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

50/1

12th

13

(10)

10th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Leicester

Nightout

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

midfield

25/1

8th

10

(13)

27th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Redcar

Nightout

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

in touch with leaders

25/1

14/1

Form: 5245

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair form, finishing fifth of 11 on her 6f Windsor nursery debut (good) 26 days ago; will need to find a bit of improvement for deeper ground and first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

4

(1)

30th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Apache Spark

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon clear

11/4

3rd

2

(8)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Apache Spark

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Runner-up on her second start at Kempton (6f, Polytrack) last July, but didn't build on that in three subsequent outings; the extra furlong should be just about within range on breeding, but she does need to turn things around; first-time tongue-tie replaces cheekpieces.

7/1

25/1

Form: 157121

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins (good/good to firm) for David Evans in the summer, with the last two achieved in selling company; new yard went to £12,000 to acquire him at the auction after his latest success in July; off since; ground an unknown; watching brief is advised.
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11th

14

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:55 Nottingham

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024 but last year was a struggle and he was beaten 11l on his Redcar reappearance (6f, good) 12 days ago; now drops back in trip but he has lots to prove and needs a major revival.

50/1

9th

8

(3)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Dunnington Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Peter Winks

Won twice over 5f at Ripon in 2024; 2025 was a struggle and, although his mark has bottomed out, he has plenty tot prove on his reappearance.

25/1

20

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:18 Doncaster

Dunnington Lad

8st 7lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Peter Winks

Has run seven times this year and has finished no better than sixth; 13lb out of the handicap today and he would be a shock winner.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £60.30
Straight Forecast £46.10
Tricast £757.08
Trifecta £811.60

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Danger Alert

SPOTLIGHT:

Orbital Chime

TOPSPEED:

Harry's Halo

D Express:

Braveheart Boy

RP Ratings:

Nightout

POSTDATA:

Orbital Chime

Daily Mirror:

Orbital Chime

The Star:

Orbital Chime

Daily Record:

Orbital Chime

The Times:

Danger Alert

Telegraph:

Danger Alert

The Guardian:

Danger Alert

Daily Mail:

Danger Alert

The Sun:

Danger Alert