August 13 / 14.41 Doncaster

14.41

Good

Racing League On Sky Sports Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £8640
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Racing League On Sky Sports Racing Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.88
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -11163 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this term; battled on well in the Dash at Epsom on Derby day, completing a 5f hat-trick; creditable efforts at the Curragh and Newmarket since; solid chance off same mark as last time.
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Verdict Starting price

6

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Tees Spirit

9st 1lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Adrian Nicholls

Capable 5f performer on his day but has not made the frame in six runs this year; a slow start meant he couldn't adopt his usual front-running tactics at York five weeks ago, and his mark is tumbling, but he's risky.

20/1

19th

4

(18)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tees Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart front-runner on his day; the handicapper took a dim view of his Beverley win last September and he has found it tough going this time around, including at Redcar 11 days ago after a wind op; he is well handicapped again now though and should have a big run in him if his high draw proves no hindrance.

40/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 11-719 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Rather disappointing at York three weeks ago; however, largely progressive in handicaps otherwise and could well bounce back; made all at Redcar in June, beating a very solid rival who has strongly advertised the form since; shortlisted.
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5th

5

(5)

3rd Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Came from off the pace to win a 5f handicap at Musselburgh in July; not so good twice since and earlier AW efforts unconvincing.

12/1

4th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Catterick

Texas Man

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

C&D winner who scored at Musselburgh two starts ago, but good runs have been scarce this season and he was merely mid-division at Beverley latest.

11/1

8th

8

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:30 Beverley

Texas Man

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

Took advantage of a falling mark when resuming winning ways at Musselburgh (5f, good); given the narrow winning margin (a nose), a 2lb rise looks fair; should be thereabouts; stablemate of Resilience.

6/1

16/1

Form: 461019 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Good strike-rate during his spell with Tony Carroll; however, found things harder in 3yo handicap at Glorious Goodwood on debut for new stable; remains on highest mark and looks vulnerable.
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1st

6

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Resilience

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Two-time turf winner (5f, good to firm) who was running well in defeat on AW in the winter; back up in grade for his reappearance but he's still feasibly weighted and the betting will be useful.

7/1

7/2

Form: 2-6132 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Scored at Goodwood in June; beaten favourite at this course and Newmarket since but was far from disgraced and remains of interest, especially considering she's still well treated on her novice win (beat a smart rival) last August; respected.
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4th

8

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Rum Cocktail

8st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Placed in her first two starts for this yard before bolting up in a Class 4 handicap at Yarmouth in June (5f, good to firm); she's come up well short in two Listed events since, though, and is likely to do so again here.

40/1

12th

4

(13)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 1

14:50 Ayr

Rum Cocktail

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

4yo who posted a career best when easily winning Yarmouth handicap (5f, good to firm) in June, but she's since been soundly beaten in a Listed race at York (5f, good to soft); others are preferred.

33/1

7th

10

(6)

15th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Rum Cocktail

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

slightly awkward start, soon recovered and in touch with leaders in centre of group

25/1

9/1

Form: 461205 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won at Ripon in May and went close next time but he hasn't been in quite the same form in his two runs since; has gained all handicap wins off lower marks at an easier level; others preferred.
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9th

8

(6)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

18:30 Musselburgh

James Watt

9st 2lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

It's now 17 runs since his last win and he's been placed just once from his ten outings this term; others are more persuasive.

6/1

6th

10

(5)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

James Watt

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Recorded a fair third of nine in 5f Redcar classified event 15 days ago but it's now 16 starts since his last success.

12/1

3rd

3

(2)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:24 Redcar

James Watt

9st 5lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Paul Midgley

The odd false dawn this summer but essentially he's regressing quickly; this is a drop in grade but there are risks attached.

7/1

Form: 031046 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time visor (replaced cheekpieces) for a win at Yarmouth in June; inconsistent form in same headgear since; now goes without any aids, which isn't sure to suit (most wins in headgear).
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3rd

4

(4)

5th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Newmarket (July)

Han Solo Berger

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

8yo who retains plenty of enthusiasm and enhanced his good record on this track with a near miss last week; every chance despite 2lb nudge.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Han Solo Berger

9st 4lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Robert Cowell

The elder statesman in the line-up but he retains enthusiasm and won at Southwell (5f, AW) in April; has made the frame all five starts since; has a good record over this C&D and could be the answer.

11/2

4th

5

(8)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

Han Solo Berger

9st 10lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

led

7/1

Form: 031-03

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly at 6f, including for both 2yo wins, but his two efforts in 2022 suggest he'll be suited by this return to 5f for the first time since debut; interesting from the trip angle.
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8

(3)

24th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

14:38 Nottingham

Object

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

5f winner on soft and acts on heavy; eased down when appearing to lose his action at Redcar (5f, soft) last week; if over that, he's on a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

12

(12)

18th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:27 Redcar

Object

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions will suit and he's been running creditably of late, albeit without quite being at his spring best; not sure stall 12 will be beneficial.

13/2

4th

8

(2)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

13:52 Pontefract

Object

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Has generally remained in form since his soft-ground success (off 1lb lower) in the spring; did well to make the frame at Catterick last week considering he raced alone; ties in with Alafdhal on that effort.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: -21119 D BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Joint-favourite for Listed event at Ayr eight weeks ago but didn't live up to expectations; progressive otherwise and she's 3-3 in handicaps (all on good/soft); may still have more to offer and has possibilities back down in class.
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13th

18

(14)

14th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Lullaby Bay

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Made good progress last year for Karl Burke; low-key start for this yard but she was beaten under 4l at Thirsk when last seen eight weeks ago; type to exploit her reduced mark sooner rather than later and she won't mind if the rain arrives.

16/1

9th

6

(9)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:32 Thirsk

Lullaby Bay

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

in rear

12/1

11th

8

(11)

30th Apr 2023

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 3

18:45 Musselburgh

Lullaby Bay

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Won over 5f last May in her first three handicaps and was still running well in the autumn, including when beaten a nose in a classified over C&D; left Karl Burke and soundly beaten in a French Listed race on reappearance, which sees cheekpieces (tried twice, not at her best) return today.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £12.60
Straight Forecast £13.40
Tricast £75.41
Trifecta £66.10

Selections

RP Ratings:

Tees Spirit

SPOTLIGHT:

Rum Cocktail

The Guardian:

James Watt

Daily Express:

Object

NEWMARKET:

Han Solo Berger

TOPSPEED:

Rum Cocktail

POSTDATA:

Rum Cocktail

LAMBOURN:

Rum Cocktail

Daily Record:

Rum Cocktail

The Times:

Tees Spirit

Telegraph:

Tees Spirit

Daily Mail:

Tees Spirit

The Sun:

Tees Spirit

The Star:

Tees Spirit

Daily Mirror:

James Watt