August 13 / 16.23 Doncaster

16.23

Good

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 406441 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Horse

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a 6f hat-trick here last summer and bounced back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark in a three-runner race at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; that is surely weak form but he retains handicapping scope on last year's exploits.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Veteran who is a 16-time winner; however, has very unconvincing form since returning from lengthy layoff and doesn't look anything like the force of old; opposed.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

5th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to get going after a 15-month absence but his mark is in freefall and he hasn't looked a completely spent force; still looks vulnerable today though.

33/1

10th

7

(1)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:50 Southwell (AW)

Giogiobbo

9st 5lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Scott Dixon

Off for 451 days prior to last month's Newcastle return; down the field on that occasion, and in two sprint runs here since, and he comes here with too much to prove; will be 4lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 407911 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Arrives in search of a hat-trick after 7f wins at Thirsk (good) and York (good to firm) in recent months; his success at the latter track was boosted when the runner-up won next time; further 3lb rise is unlikely to prevent him making a bold bid for three in a row.
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12th

6

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

It Just Takes Time

9st 7lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2022, with no joy from nine subsequent visits but most of those were over shorter, whereas his last four wins (elsewhere) have been at about 7f; he's now 1lb lower than when making all at Beverley last September and a case can be made.

40/1

6th

7

(11)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Ripon

It Just Takes Time

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner in 2023 but all his subsequent wins have come over 7f+; on dangerous mark but he's faded at big prices in both runs this season and latest was over C&D (eighth of 16) three weeks ago; down the list.

16/1

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 141387

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Improved this year, scoring at Nottingham and Thirsk (both 6f, good) in May; has kept on without ever seriously threatening when recording respectable efforts in big fields over 6f at York on his last two starts and this step back up to 7f could be in his favour; one to consider.
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10th

11

(9)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Inconsistent and regressive this year but down the weights and he was third of 13 off this mark over C&D last month; would have been closer granted a clear run and can be involved if he's on another going day.

8/1

3rd

12

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

As If By Chance

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

5lb lower than for his turf win last August; mixed bag this year but he's fully effective under these conditions; others still appeal more.

16/1

11th

10

(11)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:55 Windsor

As If By Chance

9st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slowly away

10/1

10/1

Form: 673435

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Yet to add to his two wins of 2021 but he has run some creditable races this year; latest Beverley fifth wasn't one of them but he's feasibly handicapped if first-time cheekpieces have a positive effect.
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7th

9

(7)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Truth In Jest

9st 1lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

slightly awkward start, in touch with leaders, pushed along from 3f out, ridden when bit short of room 2f out, weakened from 1f out

14/1

4th

10

(5)

13th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Doncaster

Truth In Jest

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Nigel Tinkler

prominent, going okay on outer over 2f out, pushed along and unbalanced under 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 451038 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but he won at Haydock (7f, good to soft) in July; creditable third at Ayr penultimate start but below par at Thirsk latest.
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Verdict Starting price

81

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ayr

Golden Apollo

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

5th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Golden Apollo

10st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Mark continues to fall and he displayed spark as recently as June, but this 9yo has been well beaten on last four starts.

12/1

8/1

Form: -46462 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Showed some quite useful 2yo form for Richard Fahey; this season has been largely disappointing but she did fare better when second in a 1m Leicester claimer (good to firm) last Sunday; not entirely straightforward but that latest run gives her something to build on.
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7th

8

(2)

8th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Nurseclaire

9st 4lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Alice Haynes

took keen hold, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/1

6th

9

(10)

13th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:23 Doncaster

Nurseclaire

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alice Haynes

ducked right start, held up in last, going okay but still plenty to do over 2f out, shaken up under 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, too much to do

8/1

2nd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

14:50 Leicester

Nurseclaire

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alice Haynes

held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders on outer 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden and edged right, headed towards finish

7/2

Form: 1-5389 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f winner last year but 40-1 and well held on his Thirsk reappearance a fortnight ago; needs to have come on a fair bit in a short time.
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3rd

1

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Revived by the drop to 0-50 classified events, runner-up over 7f at Wolverhampton and then C&D before seeing off six rivals in a 1m event here last week; that was a notably weak race, even for the grade, and he has a bit more on his plate as he bids to defy a penalty.

5/2

1st

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:02 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

No win since 2024 and all his succes has come over 7f; that said, he is effective at this trip and arrives on the back of a pair of runner-up finishes at this level; unlikely to be found a better opportunity to register a first 1m success.

5/4

2nd

3

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Homer Stokes

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has won three times over C&D; clear of the remainder when runner-up in a Wolverhampton handicap last time; sound chance down in grade.

11/4

Form: 734703

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran one of this year's better races when third of ten over 6f here (good) a fortnight ago; more than capable off this mark but this year's form is a little mixed and he's yet to prove he stays 7f.
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7th

4

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:12 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Consistent on turf (without winning) last summer; creditable efforts (fourth to Supreme King and Howzak respectively) over 6f here through the early weeks of 2026; worth another go over 7f, even if it isn't obvious that he's crying out for this longer trip.

11/1

6th

8

(5)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Three-time C&D winner; returned from break with low-key run in December but kept on for fourth over C&D on both subsequent appearances, and can pose a threat from off the pace if this race is run to suit.

8/1

4th

1

(4)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Vallo

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Phillip Makin

Three of his five wins have come over C&D and the latest (last January) was off this mark; creditable fourth against stronger opposition over C&D 19 days ago; solid claims.

4/1

20/1

Form: 4-3590 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third on 7f Newcastle reappearance but hasn't built on it in two outings since; a change of scenery (has left Michael Dods) needs to help revitalise him.
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6th

6

(4)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

8st 11lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Signed off last year in the doldrums and finished last behind Barnaby when returning from a break.

33/1

8

(4)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early last year but he was out of sorts in his final three runs in 2024; now only 1lb higher than for his last success but this 11yo needs a major turnaround.

20/1

9th

5

(3)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle (AW)

Danielsflyer

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Veteran; rattled off a four-timer here (7f-1m) early in the year; weakened when sixth to a stablemate of Judgement Call over C&D six weeks ago and others appear to be on more manageable marks.

14/1

10th
8 (7)
Hajjam

25/1

Form: 707147 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Redcar claimer in June but well below form since in a claimer there and handicap at Musselburgh; others are more obvious.
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8th

1

(5)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:10 Ayr

Hajjam

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

always towards rear, pushed along and struggling from over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon hung left and beaten, never going well

12/1

8th

7

(11)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:29 Ayr

Hajjam

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

held up in rear, pushed along and brief headway 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out

33/1

7th

7

(5)

12th Sep 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Thirsk

Hajjam

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

prominent, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £21.00
Straight Forecast £21.23
Tricast £94.31
Trifecta £82.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

It Just Takes Time

NEWMARKET:

Nurseclaire

Telegraph:

Giogiobbo

TOPSPEED:

As If By Chance

POSTDATA:

Golden Apollo

Daily Express:

Nurseclaire

RP Ratings:

It Just Takes Time

The Times:

It Just Takes Time

The Guardian:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mail:

It Just Takes Time

The Star:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Record:

It Just Takes Time

Daily Mirror:

Giogiobbo