May 31 / 20.50 Doncaster

20.50

Good To Soft

Weston Park Cancer Support On 01145533330 Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Weston Park Cancer Support On 01145533330 Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.50
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 673332 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Placed four consecutive times on AW/turf since February, most recently when second of 13 at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 11 days ago; back in action before 1lb nudge takes effect and has a C&D win on his CV; helps to give Richard Hannon a strong hand in this race.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

7/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: /123-0 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Creditable third on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m4f, heavy) in November, despite racing too freely, but again raced too freely when very disappointing favourite on last month's reappearance outing; has hood refitted today and remains unexposed but comes here with a point to prove.
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1st

1

(3)

19th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

19:05 Ripon

Kardia

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

took keen hold, made virtually all

Evs

2nd

7

(8)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

20:50 Doncaster

Kardia

9st 3lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

in touch with leaders, led after 2f

7/1

14th

14

(7)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

19:05 Thirsk

Kardia

8st 12lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

led, headed and prominent after 3f

7/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 131-28 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won twice over today's trip at Ripon last season and ran big race in defeat in quite valuable race there on last month's reappearance outing; didn't fire at Newmarket four weeks ago but will appreciate this ease in grade and enters calculations.
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2

(2)

9th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

18:20 Pontefract

Knightswood

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Ran as if something was amiss last time; in good form otherwise this term and looks capable of being involved; however, he's still seeking a first handicap success away from Ripon.

9/2

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

4

(3)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:38 Newmarket

Knightswood

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Johnston

Loves Ripon where he won again last month by a narrow margin; badly in under a penalty when a close third over 1m6f here 12 days ago and he's 2lb lower for this; can be relied upon to give his running and be seriously involved.

2/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1761-2 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who won twice last season (1m2f/1m4f) and displayed further progress when keeping-on second at Ascot this month, having been forced to wait for a gap to appear in the straight; probably still has more to offer and can pose a potent threat from off the pace.
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8th

2

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

17:15 Thirsk

Great Bedwyn

9st 10lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Beaten on his last 13 starts going back to last May but he's been a good second on two of his last three starts, most recently in a big field at York (1m4f, good) this month; every chance he'll again be bang there.

4/1

2nd

4

(7)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Great Bedwyn

9st 7lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Won this (good to firm) on return last year by a neck off 4lb higher than today; subsequent efforts have never quite lived up to that, albeit runner-up on Kempton AW last September and this March; first 1m2f run for ages when disappointing on latest start; could bounce back with each-way claims.

15/2

8th

10

(5)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

Great Bedwyn

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Had dropped 3lb below his last winning mark when second of nine behind course-specialist Whitcombe Rockstar at Kempton (1m4f, Polytrack) last month, his first start in 75 days; races off the same mark, but he hasn't tackled a trip this short in three years; stable runs three.

12/1

Form: 321-26 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with 1m6f win on soft ground and seemed to run well when second of three over 1m4f last month but performed poorly when last in action and some of his younger rivals appeal much more here.
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4th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Billy No Mates

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Rallied for third of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) on seasonal debut and remains well handicapped on historical data; just no certainty to step forward, being a veteran who hasn't won since 2023.

14/1

3rd

3

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Billy No Mates

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A veteran who is without a win since September 2023; good weights chance on last season's best but he ended the year with a modest effort; handles good ground but rarely seen on a faster surface.

7/1

9th

3

(4)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Billy No Mates

9st 13lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Michael Dods

Made the frame, albeit quite comfortably held, over C&D on belated return to AW last time; the 9yo's losing run is mounting up but he remains well treated on plenty of turf form.

14/1

Form: -13316 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Did well during the AW season (two 1m4f wins) and was very respectable sixth of 20 at York (1m4f, good) when back on turf this month; more exposed than some of these but ought to give another good account.
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12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

12th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:30 Ayr

Bringbackmemories

10st 12lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Iain Jardine

in rear

20/1

Form: 7-0049 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Seemingly back in good form when fourth at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last month, having repeatedly been denied a clear run in the home straight, but was soundly beaten when back on turf three weeks later and now has questions to answer again.
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6th

15

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Lingfield (AW)

Sonnerie Power

8st 10lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

C&D winner who defied a ten-month absence when making a successful stable debut at Kempton (1m3f, Polytrack) in January, but a rise in the weights seems to have found him out twice since.

16/1

7th

8

(12)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Sonnerie Power

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Dropped a long way in the weights during a winless spell with Mick Appleby and returned from a ten-month absence to make a winning start for new connections over C&D in January; had a bit up his sleeve that day and a subsequent defeat over 1m4f probably shouldn't be taken as evidence the handicapper has him as he was still in front entering the final furlong; player back at 1m3f.

13/2

Form: 2P41-4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Signed off for Charlie Johnston with clearcut AW win on handicap debut in September and made pleasing reappearance when keeping-on fourth at Ascot (1m4f, good; behind Great Bedwyn) for new stable three weeks ago; respected.
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5th

1

(5)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Thirsk

King Of The Plains

10st 3lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, towards rear with one circuit to go, outpaced and no impression from 2f out

4/1

3rd

3

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 4

16:10 Ascot

King Of The Plains

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Horton

took keen hold, raced in second, pressed leader over 3f out, briefly led over 2f out, no chance with winner from over 1f out, lost second final strides

8/1

8th

5

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

20:50 Doncaster

King Of The Plains

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: James Horton

ducked right start, took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

25/1

Form: 346-78 D

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Very well handicapped if judged on last year's placed form over 1m6f but was not firing on all cylinders on AW during the winter and needs to have been refreshed by 117-day break.
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2nd

3

(4)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

0-17 on AW but he returned to form with a staying-on third here (1m6f) last month; now drops back in trip but he's 1lb lower than last time and has possibilities if this sets up for his closing style; visor reapplied.

9/2

3rd

2

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Haliphon

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Ian Williams

On losing run and 0-16 on AW, unable to justify favouritism at Chelmsford 12 days ago; another 2lb lower today and too much ability to discount.

9/2

Non-runners

Charging Thunder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £55.10
Straight Forecast £57.04
Tricast £449.55
Trifecta £300.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Great Bedwyn

NEWMARKET:

King Of The Plains

POSTDATA:

Lexington Knight

The Guardian:

Charging Thunder

RP RATINGS:

Great Bedwyn

TOPSPEED:

Great Bedwyn

The Times:

Great Bedwyn

Telegraph:

Great Bedwyn

Daily Mirror:

Great Bedwyn

The Sun:

Great Bedwyn

Daily Record:

Great Bedwyn

D Express:

King Of The Plains

The Star:

King Of The Plains

Daily Mail:

Lexington Knight