August 19 / 16.15 Doncaster

16.15

Good To Firm

Custom Chairs By KC Sofas Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Custom Chairs By KC Sofas Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -00843 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo; slow start to this campaign but he's back on the right path now and he wasn't beaten far at Haydock six weeks ago (5f, good to firm; strong form); below par in his one run on slower than good.
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10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 763600 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Speedy front-runner; two good runs at York in May; less convincing the last twice (ground a valid excuse last time) but he's 6lb lower than for his third at the Dante meeting; likely to be winning soon but the prospect of rain tempers enthusiasm.
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6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 4-22 on AW; no win since 2023 but has consistent handicap form this winter, going close on a few occasions, and faced a stiff task at Listed level last time; fighting chance off current mark.

9/2

9th

2

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 1

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 1f out

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 716289 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beverley winner in May and ran well when second to Tatterstall off her revised mark at Epsom on Derby day; below par the last twice though.
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3rd

10

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has a soft-ground C&D win on her record; well handicapped on this year's best but she has a wide stall to contend with and she needs to step forward from her recent Catterick fifth.

12/1

5th

4

(9)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Miss Brazen

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Returned to action with a win at Nottingham (5f, good) in April and she ran a cracker at Beverley one month later; not so good twice since and a lower draw would have been preferred.

10/1

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D (good) in April on reappearance before close third at Beverley (5f, good to firm); unplaced on next two starts but she was slowly away when sixth at Musselburgh then drawn widest when fifth at Beverley (5f, good); she's one to consider.

11/2

Form: 211017 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his six starts, notably the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) where he pulled clear with one other; that race has thrown up winners but not sure it was a vintage renewal; disappointed back at Ascot three weeks ago; drops in grade and still not fully exposed.
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1st

10

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Rhythm N Hooves

9st 2lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Robert Cowell

Won this 12 months ago off 9lb higher; 0-15 since and a change of headgear (retained) failed to stop the slide at Ascot three weeks ago.

6/1

8th

13

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Robert Cowell

Won at Royal Ascot in 2023 and second in this race in 2025; the handicapper has been in command for much of 2026 but he went close at Windsor last month; not in the same form at Newmarket two weeks ago but the switch from cheekpieces to a visor could help; contender.

10/1

Form: -76004 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Welcome signs of a revival when fourth at Musselburgh two weeks ago (5f, good); now 8lb lower than when blitzing his rivals at Haydock last September; handles good to soft, probably not soft.
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8th

4

(8)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Out Louis

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended up dropping right away at Newcastle 13 days ago but that was his first run for five months and he's been dropped another 4lb for his troubles; likely to come good again soon, albeit perhaps in a race with fewer front-runners.

12/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Look Out Louis

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

12th

11

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Look Out Louis

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

Thrived last year, including when blowing his rivals away in the corresponding event off a 9lb higher mark; he hasn't looked the same force this year, including after wind surgery, and connections now change his headgear; this looks a stronger renewal than last year too.

12/1

8/1

Form: 9-0857 CD BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last summer and he's now 5lb lower than for the second of them; promise at York in May but disappointed here nine weeks ago; stable in good order at present but he's another for whom significant rain might prove troublesome.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 3-9067 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes in October (5f, good); kicked off this season with three low-key runs for Keith Dalgleish but his Hamilton run two weeks ago (stable debut) was much more promising, travelling strongly in rear but unable to pick up on heavy ground; dropped another 3lb; interesting.
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9

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during last AW season and returned from break with two low-key turf runs in June/July but this C&D suits him well and he's dangerous to ignore off career-low mark.

16/1

11th

10

(15)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Inconsistent during the AW season and made nothing better than a satisfactory reappearance when midfield over C&D (soft) last month; on another career-low mark today but needs that recent run to have brought him on.

20/1

8th

2

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Prince Of Pillo

10st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Two course wins as a 2yo, including a Listed success over 5f; last year's two wins came on AW but he is down in the weights ahead of this return to action and his course record means he can't be ruled out.

12/1

Form: 001718 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Any notion that she was flattered when heading to the far side at Redcar in May (5f, good) was put to bed when she readily saw off seven rivals at Haydock in June; below par latest and might face competition for the lead.
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5th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped in the weights and much more competitive in recent starts, second at Chelmsford and Southwell before finishing third behind Sturlasson back at Southwell two weeks ago; better off at the weights with that rival today but might not reverse the placings.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Her losing run goes back more than a year but she's been running well of late and confirmed her liking for this C&D when losing out narrowly to a well-treated rival (pair well clear) last week; solid claims.

11/4

1

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped a long way in the weights this year and she returned to form with a good second at Chelmsford last month (ran without the declared tongue-tie); back up 2lb but still well treated on last season's best; C&D winner; considered.

6/1

16/1

Form: 38-007 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had some smart form last summer, notably an Ascot win (5f, good to firm) off an 8lb higher mark; struggled in three runs this summer and risky, for all this is an ease in grade.
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10th

4

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Mountain Peak

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years.

8/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Epsom

Mountain Peak

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise.

7/1

7/1

Form: 0-1710 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three starts this season, notably a good sprint at Epsom on Derby day (5f, good to firm); drawn on the wrong side at Royal Ascot latest; not fully exposed but his best efforts have come on fast ground so rain would be a concern.
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18th

18

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Tatterstall

8st 11lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet another prominent racer; in good form since returning from a break but appeared to be beaten fair and square behind some of these at Newmarket's July meeting.

16/1

5th

1

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Tatterstall

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; two good runs back from her eight-month absence, headed close home at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; that form is working out well and he has earned the 2lb rise; bold bid can be expected.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £40.60
Straight Forecast £39.70
Tricast £654.54
Trifecta £474.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Squealer

POSTDATA:

Grace Angel

The Guardian:

Look Out Louis

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Pillo

TOPSPEED:

Miss Brazen

RP RATINGS:

Rhythm N Hooves

The Times:

Tatterstall

The Star:

Bedford Flyer

Daily Mirror:

Burning Cash

LAMBOURN:

Mountain Peak

Daily Mail:

Squealer

D Express:

Squealer

Daily Record:

Squealer

NEWMARKET:

Grace Angel

The Sun:

Look Out Louis