June 01 / 19.20 Doncaster

19.20

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 21-050 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Productive 2023 campaign ended with an easy success (off 1lb higher) on AW; not in anything like the same form at Class 2 level in 2024; this drop back in grade may help.
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3rd

2

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Hiya Maite

9st 12lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Winless since June 2024 but he resumed from a 12-week break with a good third of ten in 5f handicap at Doncaster 13 days ago; this veteran must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

7/1

3rd

3

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Hiya Maite

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

8yo who wasn't beaten far in seventh of nine at Pontefract (5f, good) in June, following a break; back from another 84 days off today but he has some good course form and is not ruled out off a handy mark.

8/1

7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

13/2

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 094-30 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both starts this season at Ascot, finishing third over 5f then well held over 6f; this return to the minimum trip is a plus; ties in with The Ridler on 2022 Norfolk form and, like that rival, has slipped to an attractive mark; 0-10 since debut win but can't be ruled out.
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5th

6

(5)

29th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

16:02 Bath

Brave Nation

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Michael Attwater

Ended a losing sequence on just his second start for current yard in 5f Newmarket handicap last month; outing best ignored (suffered poor run) when sixth of nine at Goodwood since; can't be discounted.

10/1

6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well suited by 5f on quick ground; two runs for new stable, finishing third at Sandown last month before winning at Newmarket three weeks ago; 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Brave Nation

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time.

5/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 07-240 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day; went close at Musselburgh on stable/seasonal debut but has regressed in two subsequent starts; on a three-year losing spell.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

Form: 12120- D BF

Last run: 344 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive for new yard until form dipped on fast ground when favourite for the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last June; absent since; remains of interest, granted suitable conditions (may need softer than good on turf)
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4th

4

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner; losing run stretches back over two years but he retains plenty of ability and has been performing with credit this summer; likely to be in the shake-up.

11/2

9th

15

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

13:25 Doncaster

Jer Batt

9st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since August 2024; ran well for minor honours on his first three (of four) visits to Doncaster, a close third in this race last year; 8lb lower today but he's not been disgraced this year (repeatedly short of room last time) and makes each-way appeal.

9/1

4th

10

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Haydock

Jer Batt

8st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David & Nicola Barron

Losing run continued when fifth of 11 over C&D (heavy; favourite) yesterday, beaten just under 2l; however, one of two handicap wins came over C&D (good; acts well on soft) and he has finished second and third in the last two runnings.

11/2

Form: -28071 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Suited by the return to faster ground at Thirsk two weeks ago and is capable of following up granted ideal conditions (good/firmer); defied higher marks twice over C&D in summer 2022; shortlisted.
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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: -10302

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.
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8th

7

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Redcar

Mountain Warrior

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Kickstarted 2024 with 6f Southwell success and he's continued in good form, a close sixth of 12 at Doncaster (5f) three weeks ago; can go well.

8/1

6th

11

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:20 Doncaster

Mountain Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Carlisle

Mountain Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Both wins over 6f on Tapeta at Southwell; led until folding in the final 1f at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) most recently, suggesting this drop in distance is worth a shot.

9/1

Form: 16-733 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; in decent form having finished third at Ascot and Newmarket last month; competitively weighted off last winning mark and can't be dismissed.
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9th

9

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

9st 3lb

J: William Cox

T: Christopher Mason

She hasn't won yet this year but has run a series of good races, including over C&D; sliding down the weights but stable may hold stronger claims with her brother All Ways Glamorous.

14/1

5th

8

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:10 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Hasn't won at Ascot but she has run several good races at the track; as good as ever this year and she should be heavily involved at the business end of the race.

7/1

6th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Glamorous Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Likeable 8yo mare with a consistent record and ten wins to her name; as good as ever when third of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last month, keeping on gamely; should go well again off 1lb higher.

7/1

8th
7 (6)
Muker

10/1

Form: 1201-5 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Scored three times under Alex Jary for new stable last term; made promising late progress from a difficult position at Thirsk (behind Burning Cash) on reappearance; possibilities with that under his belt and Jary back on board.
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7th

6

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:54 Redcar

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Molly Keegan-Price

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner last July, but he's yet to fire this season and came in last of eight at Newcastle (5f) last time; tongue-tie goes on now with lots to prove.

33/1

8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

Form: 0-4143 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has failed to match the form of her Pontefract success in two subsequent runs; all wins in single-figure fields, the last two making all; this scenario is not ideal.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th
14 (13)
Rambuso Creek

14/1

Form: 15-630 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both wins (Class 5 and Class 4) at 5f; best effort this term when placed at Beverley (soft); failed to get home over 6f last time; returns to optimum trip but this isn't his ideal grade.
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1st

10

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Rambuso Creek

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Ended a long losing run when running away with a 6f classified event here (soft) in June; suffered a troubled run through over 6f here last week, his first start for 114 days, and he should be in the thick of the action here granted any luck in running.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Rambuso Creek

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Drew nicely clear to end lengthy losing run in basement-grade classified race on turf return at Nottingham (6f, soft) on Thursday; faces tougher task here but remains well handicapped on older form (even under 4lb penalty) and will be fine on the faster ground.

11/4

14/1

Form: 97079- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won the Norfolk at Royal Ascot as a 2yo; has failed to repeat that form since but appears well handicapped if gelding operation prompts a revival; interesting at this level on seasonal debut.
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7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on

5/1

12th
4 (1)
Spoof

16/1

Form: 15-804 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of a return to form at York (good to soft) last Saturday and is now 2lb below last winning mark; this 9yo has a fighting chance provided the latest effort is backed up.
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12th

6

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

Spoof

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Two heavy-ground wins in 2023 and this 11yo reappeared with a win in a big-field handicap at Doncaster (5f, good to soft) this March, when 1lb higher; however, he's performed below that level on his three outings since.

25/1

5th

7

(10)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:15 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 7lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

40-1 winner of a big-field C&D handicap (good to soft) in March on reappearance; the return to Doncaster may be a positive but this 11yo has been well beaten on both starts since and needs to turn things around.

16/1

10th

8

(2)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Haydock

Spoof

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Well into the veteran stage now but he showed he's still got some ammunition left when a 40-1 winner of 17-runner Doncaster handicap (5f, good to soft) on his March reappearance; only eighth of 11 at Carlisle on his sole subsequent start, however, and he'll need to prove that win wasn't his last hurrah.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta £79.30
Straight Forecast £60.29
Tricast £647.73
Trifecta £735.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mountain Warrior

D Express:

Muker

TOPSPEED:

Princess Karine

The Sun:

Jer Batt

Daily Mail:

The Ridler

Telegraph:

Arecibo

RP RATINGS:

Mountain Warrior

POSTDATA:

Mountain Warrior

The Times:

Mountain Warrior

Daily Record:

Mountain Warrior

The Guardian:

Princess Karine

Daily Mirror:

Muker

The Star:

Muker