September 13 / 17.55 Doncaster

17.55

Good

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £11596.5
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 063735 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for his 6f win here last summer (good ground); yet to win this year but he's run several good races in defeat, including at York on Sunday when he only tired in the final 100 yards; big run on the cards back at 5f.
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9

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 3

14:55 Yarmouth

Fantasy Master

8st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Robert Cowell

Commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and bounced back from lesser effort when close second at Newmarket (5f, good) last week; remains on a workable mark and the forecast rain won't faze him; shortlisted.

5/1

2nd

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:04 Newmarket (July)

Fantasy Master

9st 4lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Robert Cowell

Disappointed when dropped back to 5f in June and absent for ten weeks since but was commendable third of 18 on seasonal debut at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and is now 1lb lower; player if back on song.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

14:13 Sandown

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Soon off the mark for this yard at Chelmsford (AW) in December and it was a fine return when quickly out of the stalls and finishing third of 18 at Ascot (again 6f, good to firm); respected off the same mark despite his unfavourable draw; goes on all ground.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 564313

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Something of a slow burner but things have really clicked in recent weeks, showing fine speed to win a 6f handicap at Thirsk in good style last month; confirmed herself an improved performer when third in a Racing League event at Newcastle three weeks ago, making the running and only picked off late; the second there has advertised the form since and she could well have more to come; key player.
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5th

1

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

C&D winner who has returned to form on her last two starts, finishing third over C&D (good) then winning at Ayr (5f, good); remains well treated on her old form and she's respected.

9/4

1st

7

(11)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Thrown in on last summer's best form and there were clear signs of a revival with her third of six at Musselburgh (5f, good) eight days ago; Ethan Tindall takes off a handy 5lb and she is one to be interested in.

10/1

3rd

5

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

20:55 Musselburgh

South Parade

9st 8lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Should be making a big impact off her lowly mark but her 2026 campaign has been underwhelming thus far; has won over C&D and dropping into a Class 6 will help; still not entirely convincing.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 325419 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he's talented and isn't handicapped out of things; saw no daylight when ninth at Newcastle last time (behind South Parade); chance if getting a clear run through.
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12th

4

(4)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Should be making a big impact off this mark and although he has been a shade underwhelming on turf this summer he has too much ability to leave out of calculations at this level.

6/1

5th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Water Of Leith

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Jim Goldie

12-time winner, three of them here (5f/6f); not beaten far on last two starts and is on a fair mark so could go well.

7/1

14/1

Form: 627256 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this year but he's finished second on three occasions; latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and he holds each-way claims under these conditions.
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9th

6

(7)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Paddys Day

9st 4lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six times on AW last year; has just one success on turf (good to firm on his debut in 2022) but he was placed on both starts here and last time's third of seven at Doncaster (5f, good to firm) was a solid effort; regularly stays away from ground worse than good so probably doesn't want any rain, which is forecast.

12/1

3rd

1

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

15:10 Doncaster

Paddys Day

10st 0lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

He's just 1-25 on turf but was runner-up over C&D (good to firm) last month and wasn't beaten far in a competitive Class 2 at favourite course Newcastle (5f, AW) last Friday; could be in the mix.

7/2

7th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won this race 12 months ago off a 1lb higher mark and recorded his seventh C&D win when scoring in December; solid second on turf three weeks ago; should run his race.

10/1

16/1

Form: 624015 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but he won cosily at Chester on his penultimate start off 4lb lower; finished behind Digital at Hamilton three weeks ago, however, and drying ground won't be in his favour.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

12/1

Form: 363607

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On a fair mark on the pick of this year's handicap runs and he responded well to a visor at Sandown 13 days ago, racing enthusiastically but unable to sustain his effort in the closing stages; this track may prove more suitable and he's been dropped another 1lb since; not ruled out.
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8th

7

(10)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:02 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 8lb

J: Chloe Lyons

T: Stuart Williams

His last win was 15 months ago but he made a bold when a close third off a reduced mark over C&D (good to firm) last time; responded well to first-time cheekpieces in that race and has claims if the headgear works again.

15/2

3rd

7

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newmarket (July)

Rebel Path

9st 5lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Won on the other course here (6f, good to firm) last May but he's been up and down since and has been out of sorts in his last two starts; now 8lb lower than for his last success but he needs a major revival with cheekpieces added.

12/1

10th

2

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:52 Newbury

Rebel Path

9st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Merely mid-division at Newmarket (6f, good) three weeks ago but prior to that he took a step back in the right direction when third on the Rowley Mile there (6f, good) and his stable is in fine form; not discounted.

7/1

Form: 550223 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On a lowly mark again but he's been beaten at 3-1 or shorter on his last three starts and there weren't any obvious excuses at Ripon 18 days ago; capable at this level but may have to make do with more minor money.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

Form: 442122 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Slow start for this stable but having dropped in the weights he's been back in the groove since June, winning twice at Musselburgh (5f, good) and narrowly beaten at Ripon and Musselburgh the last twice; sneaking up the handicap but current wellbeing counts for plenty.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

9th
11 (9)
Cluedo

8/1

Form: 91-562 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.
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1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cluedo

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Had wind surgery prior to an encouraging effort at Goodwood and seemed out of her depth in Class 4 at Doncaster St Leger meeting since; C&D winner (off 2lb lower) last October and has possibilities back down in grade.

6/1

9th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Cluedo

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Goodwood

Cluedo

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

50/1

Form: 2675

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only fifth on Saturday's handicap debut at Wolverhampton; while he may do better at some point, this race looks too competitive.
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8th

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:55 Lingfield (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

1-18 on other AW tracks (unraced here) but there's plenty on turf and AW to suggest that he has each-way claims.

6/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

17:30 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

Dual 6f course winner for Charlie Clover in October; 0-6 for current stable since April but posted sound effort when second of five over C&D (good to firm) in June and is another 1lb lower today.

15/2

2nd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

20:10 Brighton

State Of Madness

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Not had a lot of luck with one thing and another lately and won't mind going back up to an easy 7f as he bids to take his course record to 3-3; higher in the weights than when twice winning easily here for Tom Clover last backend but he's respected.

4/1

10/1

Form: 16-444 D BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has form on straight tracks but both wins have come around a bend; still 1lb higher than for his Chester win one year ago (5f, good to soft) but that was a fine effort and his efforts when last seen in May weren't too bad; capable if ready to roll after 105-day absence.
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12

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:10 Chester

Seantrabh

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner as a 3yo who'll appreciate any rain; starts the season on a handy mark but will need to be right on his game after seven months off.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early

7/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early, outpaced and in touch with leaders after 1f, rallied and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 439304 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin win at Pontefract in May (5f, soft) hasn't proved a springboard to better things; she is now 2lb lower but others boast more compelling claims.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

Form: 314750 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Prolific in Class 5/6 company; only 2lb higher than for her Newbury win in July (5f, good to firm) and this is weaker than the Class 2 she tackled at York last month; others still look to hold more obvious claims.
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6th

6

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Hurt You Never

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific down the years but it has been 13 months since the last of them; went close off this mark at Nottingham last month but she failed to back it up at Hamilton eight days later; others preferred for win purposes.

16/1

7th

2

(8)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:30 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time course winner, most recently off a 15lb higher mark last August; has mostly struggled since but she was sparked up by first-time blinkers when beaten a neck at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) eight days ago; has to be respected off the same mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:10 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner down the years, including over C&D last summer, who's regressed sharply in recent times; a few years since she ran at this low a level and that should help, but it will largely hinge on how she responds to wearing headgear for the first time.

5/1

14th
1 (4)
Digital

14/1

Form: 023154 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a good summer, winning two 5f handicaps at Hamilton on good ground; creditable efforts in defeat twice since last win; back down in class today and should go well once again.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

Non-runners

Rock Of England, Crypto Quest, Lady Nunthorpe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £19.61
Tricast £248.61
Trifecta £307.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Digital

Daily Mail:

Rock Of England

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Path

Daily Record:

Cluedo

D Express:

Water Of Leith

The Guardian:

Strong Johnson

RP RATINGS:

South Parade

The Times:

South Parade

The Star:

South Parade

The Sun:

Rock Of England

NEWMARKET:

Rebel Path

Telegraph:

Digital

Daily Mirror:

Digital