May 20 / 20.20 Doncaster

20.20

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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 318-8

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Finished his first two races strongly over 5f, finishing third at Catterick (good to firm) and first at Beverley (good); the ground was heavy when signing off in a Listed event and even soft was perhaps not ideal when unable to challenge from off the pace on his handicap debut; dropped 2lb and, back on quicker terrain, he might be well treated.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

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

7/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 6-6223

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Debut winner when trained in Ireland (5f); no sign of controlling her headstrong tendencies but has still run well in two of her three handicaps (on soft; 5f/6f) and this drier ground may enable her to see this race out better.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(6)

7th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Open Market

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

took keen hold, led

8/1

4th

3

(6)

2nd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Open Market

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Debut winner when trained in Ireland (5f); no sign of controlling her headstrong tendencies but has still run well in three of her four handicaps (on soft/good; 5f/6f); returning to 5f looks the right move and can go well.

9/2

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 423-

Last run: 277 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Similar RPRs in his three competitive runs last season; the latest was over 7f and he's bred to stay that trip and beyond; some concerns dropped to 6f but highly likely that he has more to offer.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(8)

21st May 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Boasts a decent record around this time of year; below par on turf last time but he's bounced back from blips before and he's in off the same mark as when going close over C&D in March; one to consider.

12/1

10th

2

(7)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Hover On The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Close third, despite traffic issues, in AW contest when last seen two months ago; defied a 2lb higher mark over C&D (good to firm) last May and warrants respect back here.

13/2

Form: 6770-5 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk maiden last May, his sole success in ten starts; highly tried in fairness on some occasions but dropped only 1lb for his 4l defeat in a Newmarket handicap a month ago and others might be better in; best form on good or quicker.
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3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

5th

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Kings Crown

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at Newcastle over the winter; his form has cooled more recently but today's return to Class 5 company will help and the cheekpieces return after being discarded last time.

6/1

6th

6

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Kings Crown

9st 5lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Just 1lb higher than for his 5f win at Newcastle on New Year's Day; three runs since have not been quite so encouraging though and he may prove vulnerable back up at 6f.

14/1

Form: 52-211

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made steady improvement on the AW through the winter and quickened up best in a good-ground Newmarket handicap 16 days ago; nicely on top that day and a 4lb rise may be lenient.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(2)

16th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harry Magnus

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

His last win was over two years ago and he has record of 70767787 since December; mark continues to tumble but he has lots to prove and needs a major upturn in form.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

7th

8

(1)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Redcar

Harry Magnus

9st 3lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

His mark continues to tumble but he hasn't been shaping as though he's about to take advantage; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 435- BF

Last run: 295 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not far away at all in his three runs last season, all over 6f; this mark looks no gift but open to improvement as a now-gelded 3yo.
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6th

9

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

14:10 Redcar

Brother Sebastian

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Tim Easterby

2yo promise but he's been struggling badly in handicaps this year; dropped 19lb as a consequence but the fitting of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today; one of three runners for the yard.

25/1

13th

4

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

14:10 Pontefract

Brother Sebastian

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

This is more suitable than the Class 2 handicap he contested on Tuesday but he's still not easily recommended on 2023 evidence.

14/1

9th

13

(13)

26th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 2

15:50 Nottingham

Brother Sebastian

8st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Tim Easterby

dwelt start and stumbled start, took keen hold, always behind

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 511-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two AW novices over 5f and soft ground perhaps didn't play to his strengths when sent handicapping at Thirsk (soft); was still plugging on and 6f might suit him better; far from exposed.
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12th

4

(11)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Sporting Hero

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Won for a first time on turf at Navan (5f) but then finished last at Naas; loves it around here but stall 11 looks troublesome.

14/1

13th

5

(13)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Prolific AW performer gained a first turf success in emphatic fashion at Navan on latest (5f, gd-yld) under this rider, making virtually all for a 2.25l win; this longer trip fine but raised 10lb and this is a tougher race.

9/2

1st

2

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Sporting Hero

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Nine AW wins but is a maiden on turf after 18 runs; however, he ran a cracker on soft ground at Bellewstown last time and this drying surface should suit better; a squeak.

7/1

16/1

Form: 34-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ability in two defeats for Charlie Appleby, whom he left for £30,000; in touch to a point before dropping out on his stable debut (tongue tied) in a C&D maiden (soft) and his turn will probably come at some stage; bit to prove right now, however.
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4th

5

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Higher Law

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Kevin Frost

Longstanding, regressive maiden who can pull hard and is being given a rare try without headgear; has been turned over at 11-2 or shorter seven times already this year and will need to improve on recent efforts.

10/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

25-race maiden but regularly placed on AW this year; promise on turf at Doncaster last summer (6f, good); each-way shout once more.

12/1

9th

16

(16)

18th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:02 Thirsk

Higher Law

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Kevin Frost

raced near side

12/1

Form: 551-7 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made all in 6f novice contest on fast ground at Salisbury last July; otherwise held in three 7f events, the latest his handicap debut at Newbury (soft) on reappearance; might be dropping back to his optimum trip.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cuddles

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Fionn McSharry

Ex-Richard Hannon; not at his best this year and although well handicapped as a result, has plenty to find on recent efforts; tongue-tie now tried.

20/1

8th

8

(11)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Captain Cuddles

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Fionn McSharry

6f novice winner for Richard Hannon in July 2022 (good to firm); has not shown a great deal lately but is on a career-low mark as a result.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £136.50
Straight Forecast £136.98
Tricast £584.44
Trifecta £551.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Harry Magnus

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Guest

THE NORTH:

King's Crown

NEWMARKET:

Sporting Hero

TOPSPEED:

Captain Cuddles

POSTDATA:

Open Market

The Times:

Secret Guest

Daily Mail:

King's Crown

LAMBOURN:

Harry Magnus

Telegraph:

Harry Magnus

The Guardian:

Harry Magnus

D Express:

Harry Magnus

Daily Mirror:

Harry Magnus

The Sun:

Harry Magnus

The Star:

Harry Magnus

Daily Record:

Harry Magnus