July 20 / 19.45 Doncaster

19.45

Soft

Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Napoleons Casino And Restaurant Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 3-7102 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo; making turf debut when very good 1l second of 14 at Redcar (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago, keeping on well from rear; seems just as effective at 7f; should be in the thick of things again.
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6th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

18:27 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Dual course winner (both 7f, good) who turned in a solid effort when second to a progressive rival on his C&D comeback (nudged up 2lb) in March; happiest coming from off a strong pace and the question is whether this will be run to suit on good to firm ground.

2/1

2nd

5

(1)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His last two wins have come at this track (7f); returns from a 141-day absence on a good mark, 6lb lower than when second at Royal Ascot last June (7f, good to firm); unplaced in each of his three seasonal debuts but he would have gone close at Leicester on last spring's return had he seen any daylight; the owners also run Sixtygeesbaby, while this 6yo is also one of three runners for David O'Meara.

11/1

5

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Solid record at Doncaster comprises two wins over 7f and two placed efforts, including over 6.5f when a shade unlucky; return to this location looks a plus but the drop back to bare 6f may prove a negative.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: -06206 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
7f specialist; bumped into a well-handicapped winner at Haydock (soft) in May but two runs since have been disappointing; dangerous if on a going day but does need to bounce back.
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6th

4

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Persuasion

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who capitalised on some leniency from the handicapper to win at Musselburgh (7f, good) three weeks ago; goes well there but he's a C&D winner too and he should be in the thick of things again from just 2lb higher.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Persuasion

9st 8lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: David & Nicola Barron

9yo who hasn't been at the top of his game on either start this season but wasn't beaten far when sixth of ten over C&D three weeks ago and he's down to a tempting mark; won over C&D last April; possible contender.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 41-10 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
First three starts on Kempton's AW, winning over 7f last autumn and again on reappearance in June; faded over 1m in Kensington Palace Handicap at Royal Ascot on turf debut last time; dropping back to 7f should suit and she may still be unexposed; interesting contender in first-time hood.
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1st

1

(4)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 3

16:35 Yarmouth

Summer Of Love

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

Lightly raced 4yo who is 3-6; this is her first crack at sprinting but she doesn't look short of gears and would have won more easily at Epsom (7f, good) recently had she not idled; 3lb higher; hooded the last twice but not today.

6/4

1st

5

(7)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Summer Of Love

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Saeed bin Suroor

sweating, swerved right start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders, switched to centre 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, idled final 110yds, always doing enough

9/4

3rd

4

(3)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

19:45 Doncaster

Summer Of Love

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Saeed bin Suroor

prominent on outer, led over 1f out

11/2

5/1

Form: 12-210 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising second at Yarmouth (7f, good) when going one better over the same trip on Kempton's AW in May, and she was far from disgraced in the Kensington Palace at Royal Ascot (1m) last time; should be well suited by today's drop back in distance; retains potential and could be the answer.
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7th

1

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Rajindri

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tom Clover

Mixed results at handicap/Listed level in a light 2025 campaign; useful on her day but not fully sure what to expect from her and she's conceding weight all round in this competitive affair.

12/1

4th

2

(8)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

19:10 Yarmouth

Rajindri

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Clover

Absent since last December but she goes well fresh and was progressive last year, finishing fourth in a Listed race for fillies and mares at Ascot (7f, soft) last October; not ruled out on her comeback.

14/1

Form: -11598 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won twice on ground softer than good in the spring, including when making much of the running over C&D, but well held on his last two outings; needs to be perked up by the return to Doncaster.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

Form: -21005 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Signs of a return to form when fifth of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) three weeks ago, but his strike-rate on turf (1-23) is modest and his mark is still 5lb higher than his last winning one.
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13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8-6856 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
8yo whose form has gone the wrong way since he won at Chester last May; yet to make the frame in four runs this year, but he met trouble at York last time and is too well treated to ignore, for all that he carries risks.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

Form: 47-713 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dead-heated at Thirsk (7f) in May and ran creditably when staying-on third of eighth at Ayr (1m) two weeks ago; possible player again but might need the ground to dry out (unplaced all starts on softer than good).
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2nd

8

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 3

16:25 Musselburgh

Diamondonthehill

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Not an easy horse to win with but he had a solid AW campaign and is on a feasible mark; below par back on turf 12 days ago and needs to bounce back quickly.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Diamondonthehill

9st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

He has turned in a string of good runs on the AW since November but such consistency ensures he gets little respite from the handicapper; others may prove better treated today.

10/1

4th

5

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Diamondonthehill

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Ultra-consistent RPRs this winter, and just a short-head away at Wolverhampton latest from adding a belated second win on synthetics and first on Tapeta (7f); 4lb better off with Legal Reform for a 1.5l defeat over the same C&D on Boxing Day, and possibilities off an unchanged mark.

7/2

Form: 8-0833 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Durable campaigner with seven wins to his name; not quite the force of old but his mark has slipped and he comes here after creditable thirds over 1m at Nottingham and Redcar; 7f is fine; should be thereabouts.
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9th

8

(7)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Cruyff Turn

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Front-runner who is 2lb lower then when winning at Redcar (7f, good to firm) in April, but his form since then has been patchy; ran with credit in two starts on Tapeta (at Southwell) a year ago, but will need to be at the top of his game and is likely to face competition for the lead.

33/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

9th

3

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Cruyff Turn

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Two good runs here on fast ground this season, winning over 7f on first occasion; has rather lost his form recently; best form on faster ground.

14/1

8/1

Form: 183631 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner who showed he's as good on turf when gaining a narrow verdict at Newbury (7f, good to firm) two weeks ago; subsequently nudged up 3lb; should again be in the money.
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4th

1

(6)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Woodstock

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 16-race losing run but down the weights as a result and he was on the heels of the winner when third of 12 at Thirsk (7f) 11 days ago; having his first race here; thereabouts if he takes to it.

9/2

3rd

14

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Woodstock

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

On a 15-race losing run but he's well handicapped as a result and his stable is in fine form; almost certainly needed the run when seventh of 13 over C&D four weeks ago, fading; likely to build on that and more persuasive than most.

12/1

7th

11

(3)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Woodstock

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Failed to win in 2025 but he ran some solid races in defeat and he makes his seasonal return off a dangerous mark; interesting to see how he fares in the betting.

16/1

Form: 70-10 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Down the field as 2yo but looked transformed after gelding operation when 80-1 winner of novice at Newbury (7f, good; disputed lead from start) in May; found the Britannia too hot at Royal Ascot next time but this is much more manageable and he's still open to improvement; serious chance.
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3rd

10

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:05 Ascot

Monkey Island

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Brian Meehan

led

11/1

Form: 16-424

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Running creditably this season, making the frame three times over 6f; beginning to look exposed over that trip but this step up to 7f could unlock some improvement; not ruled out by any means.
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12th

7

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 6lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

Has been running over 7f but of more interest back at 6f and this is her first run at the trip on a straight track since running up against a success story at York (good to soft) in June; on the premises off 5lb lower if cheekpieces don't tip her the wrong way.

12/1

5th

11

(5)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

Unplaced the last twice on her first two attempts at 7f but those were on good ground and a slow surface seems preferable; stays well over 6f and things could click at 7f this afternoon if she gets favourable conditions.

12/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

17:15 Haydock

Flaccianello

9st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Richard Fahey

prominent

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £112.60
Straight Forecast £89.50
Tricast £421.05
Trifecta £923.10

Selections

POSTDATA:

Summer Of Love

SPOTLIGHT:

Rajindri

RP RATINGS:

Boardman

Daily Mail:

Diamondonthehill

Daily Mirror:

Monkey Island

Daily Record:

Woodstock

The Star:

Persuasion

NEWMARKET:

Summer Of Love

D Express:

Summer Of Love

TOPSPEED:

Rajindri

The Guardian:

Rajindri

The Sun:

Diamondonthehill

The Times:

Boardman

Telegraph:

Boardman