April 29 / 18.45 Doncaster

18.45

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £8208
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 704-04 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ideally suited by good or slower ground and is well treated on his old form, including a handicap win and a Listed second over C&D towards the end of 2021; has a very mixed record in last seven runs but he showed signs of a revival with his fourth at Redcar (cheekpieces reapplied) 19 days ago and has claims if he can build on that.
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9th

7

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Magical Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.

12/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off.

14/1

15th

3

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 358-51 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner in recent years but he got back on the scoresheet when leading close home in a big field at Newbury (6f, soft) last Friday; back up 3lb in the weights but he remains well treated on his best form and could be a major force again.
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5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

5th

8

(3)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

Bernardo OReilly

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Richard Spencer

dwelt start, in rear

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 5905-7 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won off 5lb higher at Hamilton (6f) for Kevin Ryan last season but he's been generally disappointing since and was down the field at Redcar on his recent stable debut; has some questions to answer and his last three wins have come on good to firm.
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8th

9

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Pontefract

Rathbone

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 9lb lower than when completing a double last September and he got a bit closer to the target at Windsor ten days ago; finished second off a 4lb higher mark in this race last year; revival imminent.

10/1

9th

7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newbury

Rathbone

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

He's now 7lb lower than when completing a double last September but has finished no better than ninth on his six outings since.

33/1

9th

7

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:45 Doncaster

Rathbone

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Michael Herrington

awkward start, in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 35011- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Raised his form to a new level when scoring with cheekpieces reapplied at Haydock (6f, good to soft/heavy) in his final two runs last autumn; up another 4lb but he still looks feasibly treated and was successful on his seasonal return last year; interesting contender.
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6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

5th
3 (8)
Tinto

6/1

Form: 5804-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Seven-time turf winner on ground ranging from firm to soft; now only 1lb higher than when completing a double at Ripon (6f) last June but he's not hit the same level since and was well held after a slow start here on his return four weeks ago; others preferred.
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13th

6

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Tinto

10st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Operating off a reduced mark but on a losing run; has strong C&D form but reserves his best for Thirsk these days; well beaten on last month's seasonal return.

20/1

10th

5

(12)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Tinto

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; best known for exploits at Thirsk more recently, including a close second there last May (5f, good); cheekpieces off for his reappearance and not a solid option, for all he has dropped to a good mark.

20/1

18

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Tinto

9st 10lb

T: Michael Dods

11/1

Form: 30129-

Last run: 234 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a Redcar novice (5f, good to soft) last August and was good second in a Newmarket handicap (7f, good) next time but he was laboured over C&D in his final run last season (been gelded since); still relatively lightly raced but this looks tough back from 234 days off and others are preferred.
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7th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Roach Power

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) in June but disappointed back from a short break at Ripon a fortnight ago.

14/1

18th

2

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Roach Power

9st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

In fine form in the second half of 2025, winning five times; ran his best race this season when fourth of six at Windsor (5f, good to soft) when last seen in June; on a winning mark but slower ground would be preferable.

12/1

4th

7

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:39 Windsor

Roach Power

8st 11lb

J: J F Egan

T: Michael Wigham

Five wins in 2025 (all at 5f; on good, heavy and soft ground); had trip and draw excuses for first two runs this year but he'd shot his bolt over a furlong out at Goodwood last time out; might do better back on a more conventional track and the change in the weather brings him into it.

6/1

16/1

Form: 64307- CD

Last run: 186 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Scored off 2lb higher here on his seasonal return last year but that was over 7f and he was out of sorts in his final two runs last term; now goes back up in grade after 186 days off and others are more persuasive.
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13th

2

(9)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Thirsk

Seven Brothers

9st 9lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Scott Dixon

Beaten on his last 16 starts going back to March 2022; however, having dropped down the weights he's been in good form of late and was second off this mark at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last time; could be thereabouts.

7/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

2nd

6

(3)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:10 Windsor

Seven Brothers

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Scott Dixon

Operating off a much-reduced mark and there have been more promising signs from him the last twice; drops back in grade today and has C&D form; interesting.

3/1

12/1

Form: 7438-8 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable type who won three times (5f-6f) in 2022 but he started this campaign with a quiet run at Redcar (6f, soft) and was well behind Magical Spirit in that race; has bit to prove again after that and he's ideally suited by fast ground.
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9th

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 5

14:50 Musselburgh

Ghathanfar

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tracy Waggott

Some good runs in defeat this April-July and he's well treated on that form; however, this 8yo wasn't performing at the same level in the second half of the summer and needs to raise his game back from a two-month break.

12/1

107

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Ghathanfar

8st 5lb

T: Tracy Waggott

Form: /1102- C

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
7yo who has good strike-rate of 7-24 on turf; had only four runs last season but he won the first two and ended that campaign with a close call at Newmarket (6f, good); returns from 224 days off but he's only 1lb higher than last time and this switch back to slower ground should be in fine; respected.
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13th

2

(12)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 4

15:27 Nottingham

Celsius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

Won off 2lb higher at Newmarket (5f, good to firm) in July 2022 but he's had only five runs since and was well held here on his return last month; may have needed that run but he has a mixed record at this trip and others are more solid.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:30 Nottingham

Celsius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

raced near side, towards rear

10/1

6th

5

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

15:30 Nottingham

Celsius

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Tom Clover

raced near side, towards rear

10/1

Non-runners

Celsius

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £24.50
Straight Forecast £20.15
Tricast £260.54
Trifecta £269.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sterling Knight

POSTDATA:

Bernardo O'Reilly

Telegraph:

Celsius

The Times:

Roach Power

D Express:

Magical Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Rathbone

RP Ratings:

Sterling Knight

NEWMARKET:

Sterling Knight

The Sun:

Sterling Knight

The Star:

Celsius

Daily Record:

Celsius

The Guardian:

Bernardo O'Reilly

Daily Mail:

Bernardo O'Reilly

Daily Mirror:

Bernardo O'Reilly