August 03 / 14.50 Doncaster

14.50

Good To Firm

Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -33165 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when scoring on handicap debut at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in May; yet to kick on from that success but recent Ascot fifth was perfectly respectable and this race is probably a bit easier.
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7th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward.

5/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward.

5/1

7th

5

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Has form over 6f but her two wins, and three best RPRs, have come over 5f; wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest York run and she remains open to further progress; considered.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -23141 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took form to new level and doubled his tally with clearcut win from the front at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) five weeks ago; should be fine back on turf but is unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead here.
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6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Fidelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 6-17 on AW includes two wins in a consistent 2026 campaign; not disgraced back on turf last time but finished only fifth of six and took record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Fidelius

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Robert Cowell

6-17 on AW and better than ever this spring, following his Lingfield win in March with a narrow defeat at Southwell; 0-8 on turf but has run well on fast ground in the past; perhaps a shade high in the weights now.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Fidelius

9st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Three AW wins since November, the latest a comfortable success at Lingfileld; held by Spring Is Sprung on C&D form from January but he should give his running again.

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 580483 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Slow to get back in the groove this season but suggested he might be ready to capitalise on some help from the handicapper when keeping-on third behind Ingleby Archie at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) last month; didn't get the best of runs there and today's faster ground will also suit; high on the list.
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3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

9th

2

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Midnight Lir

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won since 2023 and he beat one home when last seen out in October; one to watch after a break of 213 days.

10/1

Form: 53-060

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; bettered disappointing seasonal/handicap debut when midfield in 5f Redcar race won by Ingleby Archie in June but was never competitive when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last week.
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1st

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Silky Robin

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Won four races on turf last year and resumes after an unsuccessful stint on the AW, 2lb lower than when last successful; fascinating contender.

11/1

5th

1

(5)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Silky Robin

9st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Brian Toomey

0-18 on AW and can get it wrong at the start; on the plus side, he is dropping into a 0-60 today and you don't have to go back too far to find form that gives him a strong chance.

11/1

Form: -23711 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
2-2 since reverting to front-running tactics in June, the wins gained over 5f at Redcar (good to firm) and Thirsk (good to soft); latest 4lb rise demands more from him but he's evidently in very good nick.
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2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

15:10 Catterick

Ingleby Archie

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

4-25; won from 3lb higher at York (6f, good) last May, and also went close (runner-up) back there in July; pestered for the lead, weakening late, when fourth on seasonal reappearance at Wetherby (5.5f; 15-8 favourite; form franked); now 2lb lower and with Jack Nicholls back aboard; chance.

8/1

4th

4

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 5

17:05 Wetherby

Ingleby Archie

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prominent racer who goes well fresh; 1lb lower than when seeing off 19 rivals at York last May (6f, good); should be in the thick of the action.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1-527 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Below form after racing too freely on latest outing but this unexposed filly lost out only by a head when second on her handicap debut at Haydock (5f, good to firm) two starts ago and is a contender if judged on that run.
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10th

1

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Love Wars

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has inconsistent turf form (all 5f) but the pick of it, namely 2yo success and close second in June, gives her possibilities off current mark provided she takes well to AW.

13/2

10th

1

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Love Wars

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has inconsistent turf form (all 5f) but the pick of it, namely 2yo success and close second in June, gives her possibilities off current mark provided she takes well to AW.

13/2

12th

9

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Love Wars

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

3yo who was beaten just a head on handicap debut over C&D in June (good to firm; unraced on slow ground); below that level at Hamilton and Doncaster the next twice but perhaps the return here can trigger a bigger effort.

14/1

Form: 26-792

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; kept on well for second when dropped back to 5f at Ayr (good) recently but moves up from 0-65 grade today and probably needs to find something extra.
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4th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

13:40 Musselburgh

Classy Clarets

9st 6lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Iain Jardine

Two wins for Iain Jardine this year, the latest at Hamilton last month off a 3lb lower mark; good second over C&D 16 days ago; makes plenty of appeal.

9/4

2nd

6

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:35 Musselburgh

Classy Clarets

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Running well for Iain Jardine since February, including wins at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in March and Hamilton (5f, good) last week; unpenalised for that latest success, so 3lb well in, as he was when creditable third at Ayr (favourite) yesterday; should go well again if that hasn't taken it out of him.

11/4

3rd

3

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:12 Ayr

Classy Clarets

9st 2lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Showed a likeable attitude to get off the mark on turf at the 18th attempt at Hamilton (5f, good; Wee Mary fourth) on Friday evening; escapes a penalty for that and Mohammed Tabti is able to claim his 5lb allowance here; equally effective at 6f-7f; obvious chance.

11/4

Form: -42398

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive 5f starts when blinkers were added in May and his 6f defeat a fortnight ago is best overlooked (saddle slipped); goes without blinkers today but, with Zak Wheatley claiming a useful 3lb, he's on a tempting mark.
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10

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Didn't run badly at Pontefract 17 days ago (6f, soft) and he's not handicapped out of things on the best of this year's form; this might be a shade too competitive though.

10/1

5th

5

(1)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:08 Southwell (AW)

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner last November; successful at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May and went close at Pontefract in June; not quite at that level in his last three starts but he is unexposed on AW and the new tongue-tie could be beneficial.

10/1

Form: 084248 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seemed to respond well to cheekpieces when making the frame on consecutive 6f starts in June/July but didn't fire when dropped back to 5f at Sandown recently and is now tried in blinkers.
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10th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Big question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival in her last four runs, and she is 0-13 since winning her first couple of starts; drop in class needs to help.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Amy Murphy

Her second to a handicap blot at Thirsk in June came off 5lb higher; she's run poorly on her last three starts though, looking a handful at Kempton 11 days ago.

14/1

2

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

ducked sharply left start, pulled hard, midfield, short of room and switched left after 2f, raced wide home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £29.34
Tricast £140.54
Trifecta £148.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Boadicia

The Sun:

Ingleby Archie

RP RATINGS:

Fidelius

TOPSPEED:

Willolarupi

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Lir

Telegraph:

Boadicia

The Guardian:

Boadicia

The Star:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Record:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Mail:

Fidelius

Daily Mirror:

Fidelius

D Express:

Willolarupi

The Times:

Midnight Lir