October 25 / 16.25 Doncaster

16.25

Soft

William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 089405

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fared best of the larger centre group when fifth of 17 overall at York (5f, soft) a fortnight ago; kept on well that day and there can be optimism he'll be fine now back up to 6f; one to consider down another 1lb.
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4th

9

(9)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

All three wins on turf when trained by Kevin Ryan; beaten a head over C&D in February but below that level twice since; may do better back at this track.

12/1

18th

19

(10)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Irish Nectar

8st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Herrington

Weighted to reverse October's Pontefract form with Fine Interview; best run for new stable came when second at Kempton last month; raced too freely at Newcastle since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

25/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -44411 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Haydock (6f, soft) in May on first encounter with slow turf and belatedly followed up at Salisbury (6f, heavy) three weeks ago; could continue to progress and she's firmly in calculations.
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6th

12

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nariko

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way.

20/1

11th

7

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Nariko

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 034313 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
3yo who built on some consistent summer form to win at Ripon (6f, soft) last month, and good third of 21 at York (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; progressive and could play a leading role today.
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11th

5

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Eye Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Capable of being involved but is by no means certain to shine in this spring reappearance, having shown his best handicap form in autumn months; the market signals may offer further guidance.

16/1

10

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Eye Of Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Acts on heavy ground; prevailed by a neck at Ripon (6f, good) most recently, building on his third-place finish in the Ayr Silver Cup and taking record to 4-21; this in-form contender is one for the shortlist.

5/1

Form: 143805 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
6f 2yo winner who popped up with another win at York (5f, good to soft) in July; now just 1lb higher but his subsequent form has been mixed and he needs something extra to come out on top today.
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8th

7

(2)

13th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:52 Leicester

The Coffee Pod

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Picked up for 4,000gns from the Hannon yard last autumn after breaking a blood-vessel for the second time in four runs; not much luck and maybe fresh is the time to catch him, going in a first-time hood, but the stiff 6f is a concern (most starts at 5f).

16/1

7

(1)

2nd Sep 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:58 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

9st 2lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Travelled well but found little for pressure here 11 days ago (5f, good); that was after three months off and he lurks on a dangerous mark; fine on soft.

12/1

1

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:18 Goodwood

The Coffee Pod

10st 0lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Quirky customer who signalled a return to form when keeping-on third at Windsor (5f, good to firm) when last seen in May; on a dangerous mark.

9/2

10/1

Form: 400332 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's been running well of late, including when third in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) and when second of 18 at York (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 113768

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on Polytrack in May (7f) and he's on a handy mark on that form; won on turf in 2022 (good to soft) but the AW seems preferable and he's been down the field on grass on his last three starts.
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4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

8th

11

(3)

21st Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mark Usher

Back to form when a close third of ten at Wolverhampton 19 days ago (6f; visored); still has plenty of handicapping scope and the booking of Tom Marquand is a positive; back up in trip with cheekpieces returning; contender.

13/2

Form: 505417 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his last eight starts (including C&D on soft) when scoring at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last month; below par there since on heavy ground he should have handled, but he's not written off.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 12342 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was dropped in trip when a clear second at Pontefract (6f, soft) on Monday on her second handicap start; could have more to offer as a sprinter and she's respected for her top yard.
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8th

5

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

The Eyes Have It

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 3yo who was dropped in trip when a clear second at Pontefract (6f, soft) on Monday on her second handicap start; could have more to offer as a sprinter and she's respected for her top yard.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Pontefract

The Eyes Have It

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: William Haggas

Hasn't kicked on since winning on her debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; however, she's in top hands and shaped when fourth on this month's handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) as though she may benefit from this first crack at sprinting; a possible.

7/2

4th

6

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

The Eyes Have It

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Looked a useful prospect when winning by 6l on her debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; hasn't built on that in two AW runs since, but she hasn't been disgraced either and now returns to turf for her handicap debut; may still have untapped potential.

7/2

Form: 004667 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

Non-runners

Cajetan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £50.40
Straight Forecast £40.15
Tricast £128.48
Trifecta £157.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nariko

NEWMARKET:

The Eyes Have It

D Express:

Irish Nectar

POSTDATA:

Bishop's Crown

The Times:

Danzan

Daily Mail:

Summerghand

RP RATINGS:

Nariko

TOPSPEED:

Nariko

THE NORTH:

Nariko

Telegraph:

Nariko

The Guardian:

Nariko

Daily Mirror:

Nariko

The Sun:

Nariko

The Star:

Nariko

Daily Record:

Nariko