June 01 / 18.50 Doncaster

18.50

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5130-2 CD

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Last three wins at 6f but scored over this C&D three years ago; creditable second over 7f at Kempton (AW) on last appearance; capable of being involved.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 1255-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Forced a dead-heat at Thirsk (7f, good to firm; off 2lb lower) two weeks ago on seasonal debut, taking turf record to 2-4 and overall record to 3-7; may improve further; respected.
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7th

4

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form with a near miss at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in July and ran well for a long way over 1m here (third of 13) last month; didn't shine in a Class 2 at York last time but this drop back in trip looks a positive and he's still on a workable mark; not ruled out.

10/1

10th

14

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Yorkshire

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Returned to form when going very close at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when third of 13 at Haydock (1m, good) 12 days ago; it's possible he's better over 7f but he might not be far away; has won on good to soft, unraced on softer.

25/1

3rd

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Yorkshire

9st 13lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Back to form when beaten a nose at Doncaster three weeks ago; 3lb lower than last winning mark and seems to retain all his ability, so a serious contender if staying the trip (all wins at 6f/7f).

15/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 36-064

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Steadily finding his form for new yard this season, most recently fourth in big field at York (7f, good); 0-12 since debut win but is interesting off a reduced mark.
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7th

3

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Has done his winning over 6f; placed over same trip at Southwell in two of his last three runs; numerous defeats over 7f are a reason to be cautious with him today.

10/1

3rd

8

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Hectic

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Inconsistent and hard to win with; better over C&D early in the month but typically failed to build on it at Wolverhampton a fortnight ago (said to have been unsuited by racing wide throughout from stall 9); Dicko The Legend looks his yard's best shot.

16/1

Form: 313-00 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Versatile ground-wise; only midfield when favourite for the Victoria Cup three weeks ago but otherwise has a strong record over 7f when wearing a hood; drops back in class and remains of interest.
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12

(16)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Pearle Dor

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Usually travels strongly; 0-6 this season, coming from the back again for creditable minor honours over 7f on heavy ground at Leicester and Newbury (yesterday) in his two starts this autumn; he's the sort who needs things to drop right but more than capable off this mark if they do.

10/1

3rd

4

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:51 Newbury

Pearle Dor

9st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-5 this season and beaten favourite at Leicester most recently but ran encouragingly and ties in with Executive Decision on that effort; C&D winner (off 3lb lower) on heavy ground last autumn and enters calculations.

5/1

4th

3

(9)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Pearle Dor

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Last win came over 7f on heavy at Newbury 13 months ago when just 3lb lower; hasn't been running badly during a light season on ground too fast; off since June and record fresh isn't the best, but he's strongly considered.

6/1

25/1

Form: 0773-0 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has gained both turf wins at York; seemed to need his reappearance run there last month; went close over C&D two years ago but that was off a much lower mark.
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19th

1

(13)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Master Richard

10st 2lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field ten days ago following a break, when usual front-running tactics weren't adopted on first start since rejoining this yard; however, running well in defeat otherwise this year and he's a two-time C&D winner; probably fine on good to soft, unproven on soft; could make a bold bid.

14/1

9th

3

(2)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Master Richard

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Ann Duffield

Front-runner; still 10lb higher than when winning over C&D in July last year, but has been beaten less than a length off similar marks in each of his last four starts; faces other speed influences but still respected on first start back with his former trainer.

8/1

3rd

2

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Master Richard

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Noel Wilson

A dual 7f winner in 2025 for Ann Duffield; returned with very good placed efforts in 7f handicaps at Newcastle and Musselburgh this spring and not out of things starting out for another new yard here.

4/1

12/1

Form: 1100-8 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Successful twice over 7f at Newmarket for previous yard; had wind surgery since midfield effort at same track on stable/seasonal debut; may improve on that effort.
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8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Havana Blue

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.

8/1

1st

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Havana Blue

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

7th
12 (9)
Swiss Ace

20/1

Form: 566227 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won on turf when trained in Ireland but has gained all wins for current stable in Class 4 events at Newcastle (AW); doesn't look the percentage call in this scenario.
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9th

11

(6)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Swiss Ace

8st 11lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Fairly useful on his day but is on a long losing sequence and current mark reflects a general decline in his form; a regular at Newcastle and rarely seen at Wolverhampton.

16/1

6th

6

(2)

19th Feb 2026

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 1lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; ran okay over C&D in November off a 7lb higher mark but he hasn't built on it since.

16/1

7th

9

(10)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Swiss Ace

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Ruth Carr

Losing run stretches back to December 2023; not beaten far at Newcastle in November (7f) but that is flanked by lesser efforts; blinkers back on today but others appeal more.

18/1

16/1

Form: 21-480 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with an easy success off 3lb lower at Catterick (7f, heavy); regressive results in 2024 but this drop back in class may prompt a turnaround.
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4th

5

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

15:25 Catterick

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win since landing this in 2023 but runner-up in a division of this last year and some sterling efforts in defeat this campaign, including at York last week; has won on good but suited by slower; solid.

4/1

2nd

3

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Things didn't work out when fifth over C&D (heavy) last time but he'd twice gone close at York previously (7f, good to firm/good to soft) and he was second in a division of this race last year; on the shortlist.

6/1

5th

3

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Quest For Fun

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this race 12 months ago off 1lb lower; fine runs at York on his last two starts and another big run is on the cards.

9/2

20/1

Form: 6000-0 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Smart early in career but he's on a long losing spell and has unconvincing form for current yard; however, this combination of drop in grade and different headgear may help.
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3rd

6

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Tactical

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Quality performer back in the day for Andrew Balding but he's looked on a slippery slope in the last 12 months; showed signs of a revival at Doncaster (3l sixth of ten) last time but that was in a messy race and he needs to build on that.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:00 Doncaster

Tactical

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

slightly awkward start, midfield

33/1

14th

14

(19)

15th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Tactical

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

slowly away, switched left soon after start, in rear

33/1

Form: 37-107 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
7f winner in France; campaigned over 6f for new yard, winning at Newcastle (AW) then disappointing in two starts back on turf; not exactly solid on British form.
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5th

2

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f scorer for Archie Watson in 2025 and he signed off for the yard with a solid sixth at Kempton (7f) 57 days ago; since changed hands for 20,000gns and he can't be discounted for his new handler.

14/1

6th

6

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer; the winner of three of his nine runs for Archie Watson, including two wins and a second from three AW starts; bumped into a promising filly at Kempton six weeks ago but his subsequent 3lb rise won't help matters.

7/1

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Has lacked consistency on turf but remains unexposed on AW and his C&D success last week took record in this sphere to 2-2; highly respected under 5lb penalty kept to this scenario.

5/2

OUR TIP
11th
1 (13)
Maywake

9/1

Form: 15103- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner and consistent sort; absent since finishing 1l third over C&D (heavy) last October; has place claims off same mark, provided he returns in the same form.
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9

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Maywake

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Progressive last year, with two wins, and not disgraced in good handicaps at Royal Ascot and York the last twice, but needs to raise his game.

12/1

6th

6

(12)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:05 York

Maywake

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

14/1

10th

24

(20)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Maywake

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

All five wins at 7f, on AW and turf, but he couldn't raise his game when well held off just 1lb higher in a similar C&D handicap (good) in October and this again looks a step too far.

50/1

14/1

Form: 261-39 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Had an excuse for heavy defeat on AW finals day last time (found to be coughing); completed a turf hat-trick in May/June 2023 but current mark presents a tougher task.
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12th

7

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:50 Doncaster

Wild Side

9st 5lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: George Boughey

Had an excuse for heavy defeat on AW finals day last time (found to be coughing); completed a turf hat-trick in May/June 2023 but current mark presents a tougher task.

14/1

9th

4

(9)

29th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Side

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

Progressive on turf last summer and she's improved again on AW this winter, winning at Southwell (1m) in December before a C&D third behind Shades Of Summer and Nine Tenths on New Year's Day; better off at the weights with both those fillies here; should make a bold bid.

13/2

3rd

4

(8)

1st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Wild Side

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Successful in similar event at Southwell (1m) last month, taking record to 4-10; the runner-up has advertised that form since; largely progressive and is effective at 7f; respected up just 2lb.

7/2

Form: 0/875-

Last run: 327 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Horse

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ex-French horse who bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his form in 2023; absent since last July; market helpful on debut for new stable.
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14th

9

(9)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Newcastle (AW)

Kingentleman

9st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David Menuisier

Won a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his way last year and he made a quiet start for this yard over 7f at Doncaster when 40-1; a hood joins the tongue-tie added then; 2-4 on AW but this looks a warm race in which to try and revive.

40/1

13th

3

(10)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:50 Doncaster

Kingentleman

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Menuisier

Ex-French horse who bagged Group 3 honours at Chantilly (6f) two years ago but lost his form in 2023; absent since last July; market helpful on debut for new stable.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £34.80
Straight Forecast £43.37
Tricast £294.25
Trifecta £370.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Yorkshire

NEWMARKET:

Silver Samurai

SPOTLIGHT:

Hectic

Daily Mail:

Pearle d'Or

TOPSPEED:

Maywake

The Times:

Yorkshire

D Express:

Yorkshire

The Sun:

Yorkshire

The Star:

Yorkshire

Daily Record:

Yorkshire

RP RATINGS:

Hectic

Telegraph:

Silver Samurai

The Guardian:

Silver Samurai

Daily Mirror:

Silver Samurai