September 21 / 13.50 Ayr

13.50

Good

LiveScore Bet Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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LiveScore Bet Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 6-1125 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won the John Smith's Cup Handicap at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July and fine second in Glorious Goodwood handicap (1m2f, good) later that month when he had to come from a tough position; not seen to best effect in Group 3 Strensall Stakes at York (1m1f, good to firm) four weeks ago but he had a wide trip and retains potential; should be up to winning at this level.
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3rd

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Enfjaar

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Unlucky second at Glorious Goodwood in 2024 when bidding for a notable 1m2f handicap double; best effort in a truncated 2025 campaign when fourth to Haatem in Listed grade at Royal Ascot; should be thereabouts, provided he's in top form after ten-month layoff.

5/1

3rd

4

(6)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newbury

Enfjaar

9st 8lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Won the valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) last July in his penultimate handicap; close fourth of 16 in Listed race at Royal Ascot (1m2f, good to firm) one month ago showed, not for the first time, that he should be well capable of a prominent finish in today's company.

5/2

4th

8

(2)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Enfjaar

9st 5lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Roger Varian

Enjoyed a good 2024, including a win in valuable John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft); showed he can mix it outside handicaps when second in 1m2f Listed race at Ayr (good to firm) last autumn; went without regular hood (back on now) when behind a couple of today's rivals in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard on his reappearance at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago; likely to be sharper now and his yard has won this twice in recent years; a must for the shortlist from a handy draw.

7/2

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16/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: /214/6

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Listed winner at Newmarket (1m1f, good) in April 2022 and highly creditable fourth in the 2,000 Guineas there (1m, good) later that month; then absent until Southwell (1m3f, AW) this February, when always behind (reportedly finished lame); returns from more time off and others have far less to prove.
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2nd

2

(2)

1st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Newmarket

Eydon

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Had 1m4f wins last season in a Group 3 at Newbury (good to firm) in May and Group 2 in Italy (good; made all for career-best form) in October; tailed off in Hong Kong on final start but has a shout if back to his best.

9/2

4th

1

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Eydon

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Fourth in 2,000 Guineas here in 2022 prior to long absence; back to his best when winning the Group 3 Aston Park Stakes at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) in May; unraced since and carries a 5lb penalty today but he goes well fresh and could play another leading role.

15/2

1st

4

(5)

17th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

12:50 Newbury

Eydon

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Good fourth in 2,000 Guineas in 2022, then absent for nearly two years; close second in Listed contest at Ayr (1m2f, good to firm) last September and has run some respectable races in defeat since; it's possible he has some untapped potential at this trip but others have more substance to their claims.

14/1

Form: 346541 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Group 2 winner in July 2022 (1m2f, good to firm) and posted first win since in competitive York handicap (1m2f, good to firm) four weeks ago; prior to last time this 8yo hadn't been looking the force of old, but there was lots to like about that latest win and he's respected now back up in grade.
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15th

2

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Sir Busker

9st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Good C&D record includes a win in this last year off 5lb higher; back on form when narrowly denied at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm) and things went wrong from the start (stumbled) when well behind Westridge at Goodwood since; could bounce back.

18/1

6

(16)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Sir Busker

9st 3lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Has a mixed 1-6 record at Goodwood, with the win in 2019, but he won a 17-runner race at the York Ebor meeting last August and went down by a neck at Sandown this month, both over 1m2f on good to firm but the ground was not an issue previously; now a 9yo but 4lb lower than for that York win; drawn wide but likely to be delivered late anyway.

20/1

2nd

4

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Sir Busker

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Resilient 9yo who can still give it plenty in competitive handicaps, as when beating 16 rivals at York (about 1m2f, good to firm; off 5lb higher) last August; however, he has less obvious claims on subsequent handicap runs, including back at York in June.

12/1

Form: 25-132 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Reappeared with stable debut win in Listed race at Newbury (1m2f, good to firm) in July and he's run well in defeat in Group 3s the next twice, most recently runner-up in the Strensall at York (1m1f, good to firm); major player today despite the 3lb penalty.
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6th

2

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Phantom Flight

9st 5lb

J: William Buick

T: George Scott

Four Listed wins before he added a 1m4f Group 3 success in Bahrain 15 days ago; stacks of smart form in his lengthy career and none of it better than that latest start, but a bit extra will be needed to win this.

9/1

1

(9)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Phantom Flight

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: George Scott

Dual Listed winner at 1m2f and close to his best form the last twice in the Group 3 Brigadier Gerard at Sandown and the Listed Wolferton at Royal Ascot; off since that last run in June but has a positive record when fresh; every chance as reverting back to the AW won't be an issue; he might be capable of conceding weight all round.

5/1

7th

4

(15)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Phantom Flight

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Won a Listed race over this trip on good to firm at Newbury last July; also scored twice in Bahrain in January and back to somewhere near his best when third in the Brigadier Gerard at Sandown (1m2f, good) 19 days ago, with reopposing pair Military Order and Enfjaar in fourth and fifth; carries a 3lb penalty and his draw could be tricky.

25/1

Form: -31693 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
3yo who showed improved form when winning Listed race in good style at Newmarket (1m2f, good) in May; however, he hasn't kicked on from that win and must raise his game if he's to defy a 3lb penalty today.
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2

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ayr

Caviar Heights

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: William Haggas

Listed winner for Karl Burke (1m2f, good) last May and he's gone very close in Listed races this summer on his first two runs for William Haggas (1m2f/11.4f, good to firm), making the running each time; has shown promise on good to soft (unraced on softer); might not be far away.

11/2

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 99y

Class 1

18:15 Windsor

Caviar Heights

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Won a Newmarket Listed event (1m2f, good) for Karl Burke in May last year; sold for 520,000gns last autumn and having been gelded he made a fine return/stable debut when beaten a nose in a Sandown Listed contest (1m2f, good to firm) in June; much respected if building on that; holds a Qipco Champion Stakes entry.

13/8

2

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

16:10 Sandown

Caviar Heights

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Maiden winner in 2023 for Andrew Balding and Listed scorer in 2024 for Karl Burke; sold for 520,000gns and gelded since last run; returns from absence and debuts for William Haggas; heed the market signals.

9/2

25/1

Form: 0-3507 C

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Placed in the 2,000 Guineas and Irish equivalent last May, and reappeared with good third in Group 3 Earl of Sefton (1m1f, good); however, he's been well beaten on his three starts since and a major turnaround is required on this first outing since he was gelded.
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8th

1

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Hi Royal

9st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays but his only success remains a C&D novice win at the 2022 Western meeting; two good placed efforts over 1m at Thirsk this year but well held at Ascot latest and others are preferred for the win again.

16/1

3

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Hi Royal

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground second in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; smart handicapper nowadays who still has just one novice success to his name; went close in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good) on reappearance and it was a step back in the right direction when close third of five at that track (also 1m, good to firm) last month; hasn't shone in three starts here (admittedly twice in Group 1s) but handicapper is gradually relenting.

20/1

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

16:40 Thirsk

Hi Royal

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Kevin Ryan

Runner-up in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but just a useful handicapper nowadays; comes into the reckoning on his second in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (good ground) on reappearance but hasn't repeated the form and carries risks.

6/1

Form: -33632

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
0-5 in Group 3 and Listed races since winning on sole 2yo start but he's been running well, finishing third at Newbury in July (1m2f, good to firm) and runner-up at Deauville last month (1m2f, good; albeit no match for the winner); remains lightly raced and has an each-way shout.
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4th

1

(2)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 84y

Class 1

15:05 Chester

Sons And Lovers

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Very useful for current yard; has been on his travels this year, winning 1m7f handicap at Riyadh then creditable fourth over 2m at Meydan, both Group 2; however, incurs 5lb penalty and faces a stiffer assignment conceding weight all round in this field.

16/1

3rd

2

(1)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Sons And Lovers

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024 and again earlier this term before making the breakthrough at this level in Ballyroan Stakes over C&D last month, dictating throughout on first attempt at this trip; stiffer task here.

13/2

3

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Sons And Lovers

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Several decent efforts in defeat at Listed/Group 3 level for Jane Chapple-Hyam in 2024; third to Galen in 1m2f Curragh Group 3 on seasonal/yard debut in April with Crystal Black in fourth; not a bad run when highly tried in the Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes; worth a first shot at this trip after staying-on fifth of 16 in the Wolferton Stakes at Royal Ascot.

2/1

40/1

Form: 1-4507

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won 2yo novice at Salisbury last September and fair fifth in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown in April; however, he's been well beaten in Group 3 races the last twice and others make greater appeal.
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3rd

12

(9)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Under The Sun

8st 10lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ended a long losing run at Lingfield (1m2f) in February and backed it up with a solid fourth of 12 in 1m2f handicap there the following month; considered.

8/1

4th

9

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

10st 9lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Gary & Josh Moore

He had been badly out of sorts prior to popping up at 80-1 in a C&D handicap four weeks ago; still has handicapping scope up 3lb but it remains to be seen if he can back that effort up.

5/1

1st

9

(5)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:42 Lingfield (AW)

Under The Sun

9st 6lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

His mark continues to tumble but he isn't giving any obvious indication he's likely to take advantage, failing to beat a rival on all three AW starts this winter.

33/1

Form: 341013 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
3yo who won two competitive handicaps this summer (1m2f, good to soft/soft) and was a fair third in the Group 3 Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last time; he could do with settling better but he drops in grade this afternoon and may well be involved if conditions suit; best form is on slow ground but he's shown promise on good going.
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Payout
Exacta £7.90
Straight Forecast £6.59
Trifecta £97.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Enfjaar

POSTDATA:

Phantom Flight

Telegraph:

Caviar Heights

Daily Record:

Sons And Lovers

The Guardian:

Eydon

NEWMARKET:

Sir Busker

D Express:

Caviar Heights

RP RATINGS:

Enfjaar

TOPSPEED:

Enfjaar

The Times:

Enfjaar

Daily Mirror:

Enfjaar

Daily Mail:

Phantom Flight

The Sun:

Phantom Flight

The Star:

Phantom Flight