September 12 / 17.50 Doncaster

17.50

Good

Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 521

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Close, staying-on second in maiden at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on second start, three weeks before comfortably going one better in a novice at Southwell (1m3f, AW); an interesting handicap newcomer with potential and he shapes as if 1m4f will help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Kildare Legend

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Only fourth of nine at York (1m4f, good) in July last time but prior to that he was beaten just a neck by Stressfree when making the running here (1m4f, good) in May; effective on soft/good to soft; remains lightly raced and is not written off now back here.

9/1

4th

2

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

15:50 York

Kildare Legend

10st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James Ferguson

Effective on good to soft and good; record of 2-7 and better than ever when putting the pace to the race and just missing out at Haydock two months ago (1m4f); solid contender here off 3lb higher.

5/2

2nd

13

(10)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Kildare Legend

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James Ferguson

All turf starts have been on softer than good; won a Southwell novice last July, followed up in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) and good third of 15 off this mark in valuable 1m4f race at Newmarket; he failed to live up to favouritism at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance but wasn't disgraced and, after just six races, may still do better.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 673536

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three French wins on good to soft in 2022; 0-10 in Britain but with significant encouragement this season given his falling mark and that he now returns to 1m4f after three runs over further; each-way chance.
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6th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

15:10 Cartmel

Percy Shelley

11st 11lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: James Owen

Runner-up (albeit no match for winner) off today's mark at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in May and didn't run badly on the Flat (1m6f) last month; could yet have a bigger effort in him over jumps but this drop back in trip may not be in his favour.

8/1

6th

3

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:07 Sandown

Percy Shelley

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins in France in 2022 (1m1f-1m3f); two hurdle wins last year (one a walkover) and he didn't run badly when fourth of seven, beaten 2l, at Goodwood last month on his return to the Flat (2m, good; 5-2 joint favourite); Oisin Murphy booked; contender.

100/30

2nd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Percy Shelley

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 525221

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a maiden at Dieppe (1m3f, soft) three weeks ago, having been second in 1m2f handicaps on three of her five starts in Britain earlier this season; needs improvement and has sometimes raced freely, so isn't nailed on to get 1m4f despite the positive signs in her pedigree.
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3

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Xiomara

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-2 on AW; won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f) the following month; weakened on stable debut at Windsor (1m2f) in April and didn't fare that much better over 11.4f there (good to firm) last time; handicapper is relenting, though.

10/1

2

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Xiomara

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

2

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Xiomara

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 2219

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All four races have been at 1m2f, none on firmer than good; twice runner-up before gaining a narrow verdict in maiden at Chepstow in May; looked a scopey sort likely to do well in handicaps, but he never figured at Goodwood (soft) 19 days ago, hampered after 4f but disconcertingly laboured and eased from 2f out; should have potential if that can be forgiven.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Worcester

Trouville

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Quite useful on the Flat for the Crisfords over 1m4f on turf and at staying trips on AW; returned from a year off with an encouraging hurdle debut over C&D (good) in June for new yard, settling well and mostly jumping soundly behind two who had won on the Flat in France; looks sure to improve.

10/11

3rd

4

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Worcester

Trouville

11st 4lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Useful Flat racer who was placed in Class 3 AW handicap (2m; RPR 89) on latest outing last summer; changed hands for 13,000gns in the autumn; has form on good and soft ground; will be dangerous at this level if he takes adequately to hurdling at the first attempt.

5/1

5

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Trouville

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Low-mileage 4yo who won on turf last term; gelded prior to his good second behind Road To Wembley at Chelmsford (1m6f) on AW/seasonal debut; may well build on that effort; respected upped further in distance.

5/1

5th
13 (1)
Soowaih

20/1

Form: 624487

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-11 in handicaps since winning a Newcastle novice (1m, AW) last October, though he went very close off this mark at York (1m4f, good to soft) in July; has a competitive mark if tinkerings with the trip (two runs at 1m2f, two at 2m) explain the diminishing returns since.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

Form: 1-7020

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Strong-finishing, neck second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) in August was easily his most competitive show this term; shortlived headway from the back in the 1m6f Melrose at York (1m6f) two weeks later, pretty disappointing at 10-1, but he's a player on the Ascot run.
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7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Champagne Prince

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Superior on AW but handicapped accordingly and he was a promising fifth over 1m4f here (good to firm) in August, when he raced wide early and was in the lead at the furlong pole; again faded when last of five in Listed race at Chester last time (1m4f, good to soft; tough task at weights) and this drop back in trip could prove ideal; drawn low and one to consider seriously.

9/1

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Champagne Prince

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a 1m4f Listed win from the front last December) whereas 0-8 on turf; has shown easily his best turf form in two of his last three starts (gelded before latest) but much better is seemingly required today.

33/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Champagne Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a Listed win from the front) whereas 0-7 on turf; he now has a 10lb lower turf mark and managed sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but that's easily his best turf form; gelded since a poor show on latest outing.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 521535

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Never finished far away, but expensive to follow with his sole win (nine races) coming at 1-2 in a maiden in June; confined to 1m-1m1f on his last five starts, wearing cheekpieces on last two; there is enough stamina in the pedigree but other options look more solid.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Indemnity

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Best on good ground as he showed when running away with the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton in April; however, that came at a cost to the tune of 10lb and he failed to fire behind Moon Chime in the Swinton; others might be better in here.

12/1

10th

4

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Indemnity

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Emma Lavelle

4-6 on good ground over hurdles, notching another personal best when returning from a break to win readily at Plumpton (2m; 15-2) last month; a 10lb rise demands further improvement but he's thriving and should encounter suitable conditions again.

5/1

1st

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Indemnity

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Very progressive in completing a good-ground hat-trick last year and when third to Tutti Quanti in a Class 1 handicap at Newbury in November (soft); still on a competitive mark despite all that and for whatever reason he didn't show his true form at Kempton on final sighting at Christmas; if forgiven that, and he's had a break, then he enters the picture.

5/1

10/1

Form: 115-17 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has won a maiden, a novice and a 1m4f AW handicap, plus heavy defeats in a Group 3 as 2yo and a York handicap this May (9-2); absent since and brings very mixed messages but he is a lightly raced 3yo.
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4th

7

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 3

15:15 Ripon

Per Contra

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

He's won just one of his last 23 starts and has failed to fire on his last two outings; however, he had a tough assignment in the John Smith's Cup at York last Saturday and he's dropped to a handy mark; runner-up to the 4-7 favourite in this race last year and he's not ruled out.

9/1

20th

21

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Per Contra

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Some good C&D form, beaten just a neck in a big field last August (good to firm) and fourth of 16 two starts ago (good); he has an each-way squeak if he's on song but that wasn't the case at Newcastle last time (slowly away) and he's won just one of his last 22 starts.

66/1

8th

12

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 42y

Class 2

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Per Contra

8st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

His 2-3 AW record includes a comfortable C&D win off only 1lb lower last September; arrives on the back of two good efforts in strong turf handicaps and a bold bid looks assured now back on AW.

9/2

8/1

Form: 665

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair form and some improvement this April-June in two maidens at Newbury and a C&D novice; gelded since; unraced on firmer than good; makes handicap debut after 88 days off and it's possible that he is now a bit closer to the finished article, so he needs a market check.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 1

15:58 Beverley

Raja Raja

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Lightly raced 4yo who easily won a handicap at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in December and didn't run badly when last of seven at 150-1 in Group 3 Aston Park at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; however, he faces another tough task in this Listed event and is best watched.

16/1

Form: 2-16

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Went on about 4f out when clearcut winner of eight-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft) in April; sixth of seven in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good) in May was only a marginal improvement on that form and he was second favourite, so a fair bit better was seemingly anticipated; after only three races and now 110 days off, he's an eyecatching handicap debutant.
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6th

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Warwick

Lyric

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed some useful Flat form for the Gosden stable in 2024 but last year's stable debut was disappointing and he made a low-key start to his hurdling career when eighth of ten in Musselburgh maiden (2m1f, good to soft; jumping lacked fluency) in March; needs to take a big step forward.

7/1

8th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Lyric

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Lightly raced 5yo; well beaten last May on sole Flat start for this yard but he has some useful form in that sphere and brings potential to this hurdle debut; interesting to see how he goes in the betting in a modest race.

11/4

11th
2 (8)
Graphite

20/1

Form: 23-672 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a losing spell of over three years; second off a career-low mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW; second run since wind surgery) on latest outing but very lightly raced on turf these days and more to prove.
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7th

3

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Graphite

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T J Kent

Veteran whose last win was in August 2021; second off a career-low mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW; second run since wind surgery) on penultimate start but he's lightly raced on turf these days and has not made a significant impact in this sphere for a long time.

16/1

11th

2

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Graphite

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

dwelt start

20/1

2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graphite

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Veteran who is on a three-year losing spell, has something to find on 2024 efforts and has stamina to prove back up in distance; enough reasons to oppose him.

16/1

Form: 225331

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very reliable in a busy year and never better than when winning at Beverley 18 days ago; both wins have been there over 1m2f on good to firm this summer; has a bit more to prove back at 1m4f but needs respect.
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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

Form: 325110 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in Hong Kong in 2022 or 2023 but returned to James Fanshawe this year and won at Brighton in April; followed up in another six-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) for new yard in August, when cheekpieces (kept since) were added, 18 days before never dangerous over 2m at York; more interesting back at 1m4f but needs to raise his game again.
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2

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Ensured

9st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won this race off 1lb lower 12 months ago on stable debut; a market check is advised but he was tailed off on this year's two Flat starts and pulled up on his recent hurdle debut; a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Newton Abbot

Ensured

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Useful at around 1m4f on the Flat at his best but ran as though something was amiss on both outings in the spring and it takes a leap of faith to support him on this hurdling debut; blinkers the headgear of choice today.

6/4

11th

3

(6)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ensured

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Probably acts on Tapeta; won two 1m4f turf handicaps last April/August before his form tapered away; tailed off on reappearance four weeks ago.

25/1

Non-runners

Saratoga Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £39.68
Tricast £248.80
Trifecta £362.80

Selections

The Times:

Xiomara

The Guardian:

Kildare Legend

NEWMARKET:

Trouville

SPOTLIGHT:

Lyric

TOPSPEED:

Saratoga Gold

Daily Mirror:

Champagne Prince

RP RATINGS:

Percy Shelley

The Sun:

Ensured

D Express:

Kildare Legend

Telegraph:

Trouville

The Star:

Xiomara

Daily Record:

Xiomara

Daily Mail:

Lyric

POSTDATA:

Saratoga Gold