November 09 / 14.35 Doncaster

14.35

Soft

Dransfields CIU National Charity Handicap

  • Prize money: £23193
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Dransfields CIU National Charity Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 343133 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Having a productive season, following a narrow win at Ripon with third places at York (behind Strike Red) and over C&D (behind Irish Nectar), all on soft ground; has solid each-way credentials once more.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

10th

10

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Eye Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has the ability to take a serious hand but he ran well below market expectations in this race last year and another reappearance duck egg doesn't augur well; has shown peak form in autumn months.

22/1

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

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-4221 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who has done all his racing on ground softer than good; having his first run since the spring when scoring readily over 5f at the Curragh last Sunday, travelling smoothly; looks well in under a 5lb penalty and should be just as effective back at 6f (1-1 over the trip); big chance.
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8th

5

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Two Stars

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Consistent sprint handicapper last year; won off a mark of 91 over C&D on his seasonal debut; raised 11lb for that and took another 8lb rise for beating useful yardstick My Mate Alfie in a Listed race at Naas in April; suited by soft ground.

12/1

1st

4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Naas

Two Stars

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gave Betsen 1lb and a 2.75l beating in a 5f Curragh (soft) handicap on his return, his third career win; hiked up 11lb for that win and now steps up into stakes company for the first time; soft ground fine; place claims.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 055213 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been long with Ruth Carr; saw off his ten rivals at Ayr (6f, good) in October and failed by just a nose and a head to follow up at Southwell last Saturday; thriving and should go well again off the same mark.
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3rd

5

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Rousing Encore

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual C&D winner; finished well for fourth at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) in May but has rather mixed record since returned to turf in April and never really got involved at York last time.

9/1

18th

2

(18)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Rousing Encore

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Tends to come from well off the pace and sometimes meets trouble; did well in the circumstances when a never-nearer fourth of 14 at Carlisle two weeks ago; won over C&D last spring; big player if the gaps appear.

12/1

4th

5

(15)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 3

14:00 Carlisle

Rousing Encore

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Promising second on reappearance at Newcastle and better than the bare results suggest since, meeting significant trouble in running in a big field at York last time; could play a major role if getting the breaks.

11/1

10/1

Form: 051363 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Equally effective at 5f and 6f and goes well on ground softer than good; ended his time with Hamad Al Jehani with a fine third of 15 here two weeks ago; subsequently changed hands for 26,000gns; not ruled out off the same mark for his new stable.
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9th

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

15:03 Chester

Solar Aclaim

9st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Julie Camacho

Back to form to take advantage of a reduced mark at Hamilton (5f, good to soft) ten days ago; put back up 8lb and has gained all six wins on going softer than good.

11/4

1st

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:25 Hamilton

Solar Aclaim

10st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Julie Camacho

Thrown in on last season's best form and there were glimmers of a revival at Epsom on Derby Day (6f, soft); drops in class and looks likely to pop up soon but drying ground won't play to his strengths now back to 5f.

10/1

Form: 372119 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Improved efforts in August/September, winning over this trip at Southwell and York (good to soft), and he missed the break when only ninth of 21 to Strike Red back at York last time; impossible to rule out.
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2

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Northern Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Effective on AW and turf; respectable third in big field at Doncaster (6f) returned to this sphere last time; remains on a workable mark and gained last two wins over 5f.

11/1

3rd

18

(3)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Northern Spirit

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race at Newcastle in January was a first; won't mind getting back on the grass and he is proven in big-field handicaps; could go well at a price.

33/1

7th

2

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Northern Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Usually slowly away but his refusal to race here last month was a first; ran okay over 7f here last week and capable of a big run but he is a risky proposition.

14/1

16/1

Form: -13320 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has raced exclusively at 6f; won handicap debut at Southwell in April and placed on next three starts, but he pulled hard and faded when beating only two home at Newcastle in August; something to prove after 79 days off but he's lightly raced and it's possible there's still some untapped potential.
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3

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Salisbury

Blue Day

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Ascot (5f, good to firm) in April and kept on for close second at Haydock (5f, good to firm) next time; feasibly treated on that form but he hasn't shone on his last two outings and needs to get back on track.

8/1

3

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Blue Day

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Looked good dropped to 5f at Ascot in April and ran creditably on his next two starts; low draw excuses a lesser run back at Ascot last month; returns to 6f and shouldn't be passed over lightly.

9/2

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Blue Day

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Harry Charlton

Impressed over C&D in April, his first attempt at 5f; ran well at Haydock next time and the ground shouldn't have been an issue when only fifth at Hamilton last time; still possible he's happiest on good to firm though and could yet rate higher at the trip.

7/1

14/1

Form: 586002 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably when second of eight at Haydock (6f, heavy) three weeks ago, but that was a weaker race than this one and his strike-rate since 2021 is just 1-26; well treated on best form but others still make more appeal.
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3

(6)

9th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:20 Pontefract

Admiral D

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Has a poor strike-rate since 2022 and isn't particularly solid on 2025 efforts; however, drops in grade off a reduced mark and can't be dismissed; very similar type to Illusionist.

11/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9

(3)

26th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

17:10 Redcar

Admiral D

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

He's dropped to a dangerous mark and showed the odd hint of spark on occasions towards the end of last year; can go well fresh but he's been regressive and has a poor strike-rate over the last few years.

14/1

9/1

Form: 894051 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Loves the mud (all three wins on soft) and took advantage of optimum conditions when just holding on over C&D two weeks ago; a 3lb rise should not prevent another bold showing.
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4th

1

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

His two standout efforts for this yard have come over 6f at Kempton; dropping into a Class 5 can help; each-way shout.

12/1

10th

20

(11)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Irish Nectar

9st 5lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Not beaten far on AW at Kempton last time but previous turf run was a poor one; would benefit from plenty of rain (all three wins on soft).

25/1

Form: 562901 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Goes well at York and turned in a career-best effort when winning the valuable sprint there in October for the second time in three years; 6lb rise makes him vulnerable but he's at the top of his game and impossible to dismiss.
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1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

2nd

14

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Strike Red

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Twice a C&D winner; ended losing run with a hard-fought success at Leicester in April and he ran creditably at Epsom on Derby day; minor money perhaps his best hope.

14/1

4th

13

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Strike Red

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has lost his form a bit in two starts since an April success and is far from certain to raise his game much, having been beaten in this race for the last three years (finishing positions 756).

16/1

10th
4 (3)
Woven

14/1

Form: 405104 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has good record here (a win, two seconds and two thirds from five outings) and failed by only a short head to make a winning return over C&D (soft) at the Lincoln meeting; won at Haydock in September, and although his two runs since have been below par he may well bounce back on this course.
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9th

3

(16)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Woven

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who still retains most of his ability and gave a good account when keeping-on second of 21 at York (6f, good) last month; still only 1lb higher than for C&D (heavy) win in October and will be favoured by any rain.

13/2

2nd

5

(12)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Woven

9st 13lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Veteran who retains plenty of ability; fourth in big field at Doncaster on return and fared best of those drawn high when seventh over C&D next time; back to his last winning mark and impossible to discount.

10/1

7th

22

(18)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Woven

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

10yo who may prefer slow ground but the going was good when he was fourth of 21 in this in 2024; often runs well here and he reappeared with a creditable fourth of 19 at Doncaster (6f, good to soft) in March; each-way possible.

33/1

11th
10 (7)
Trilby

7/1

Form: 337221 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Tough and reliable 4yo; a cosy win at Haydock (5f, heavy) three weeks ago was his fourth of the campaign, and although he's up 5lb and now has to run in a higher grade, he may not have reached his ceiling just yet; 6f is fine.
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1st

4

(2)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Trilby

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Had his ideal conditions when gaining his fourth win at Haydock last month (5f, soft) when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; solid third of 20 off this 5lb higher mark at York last time (5f, good; fifth has won since); stall 2 perhaps not ideal but one with a chance.

3/1

3rd

19

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Trilby

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Reacted well to first-time cheekpieces when picking up nicely to collar a back-to-form rival (pair clear) at Haydock (5f, soft) on Thursday; 5lb penalty in a deeper race but a bigger factor could be that the ground is unlikely to be as testing this time (has won on good but seems most potent when the mud is flying).

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Trilby

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Sam England

Returned to form when second at Beverley (5f, good) last month; sixth of seven there since (5f, good to soft) but beaten less than 2l and he's a three-time winner here (6f/5f, good-heavy); could be bang there now back here in first-time cheekpieces.

9/4

33/1

Form: 075212 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Usually plies his trade in a lower grade; won a Class 5 at Bath (5.7f, soft) in October but he was beaten 11l in a small field at Leicester next time; this is much more competitive.
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10th

8

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 2

17:50 Epsom

Mister Bluebird

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Heather Main

8yo who has been as good as ever this spring, short-headed at Musselburgh (7f, good) then second of 14 to Crimson Spirit at Goodwood (7f, good); last season's two wins came on soft ground; effective here; respected.

12/1

2nd

10

(2)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Mister Bluebird

9st 4lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Heather Main

Went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last time, showing he retains full ability aged eight; dual winner at Goodwood and may remain competitive; gained last three wins on soft ground.

8/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 830424

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
2yo Listed winner; 0-14 since, going close at Goodwood (6f, heavy) in October but never a threat when fourth of nine over this C&D next time; his losing run is mounting but he handles these conditions and should be thereabouts.
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9th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick.

16/1

14th
15 (9)
Alcazan

33/1

Form: 646135 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hit a new high when scoring at Ascot (5f, soft) in October but both runs since have been underwhelming and she's still 5lb higher than for the win.
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1

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:43 Kempton (AW)

Alcazan

9st 9lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Roger Teal

Versatile trip-wise; C&D winner; put a couple of low-key runs behind her when a front-running second at Chester three weeks ago (7.6f, good); 1lb higher but her apprentice takes off a valuable 7lb; one to consider.

8/1

2

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 5

16:35 Chester

Alcazan

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Roger Teal

On a losing run and she came in a below-form seventh of ten in 6f Windsor handicap 18 days ago; others appeal more.

11/1

33/1

Form: -29070 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Second in Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in the spring but hasn't built on it, finishing down the field behind Strike Red at York (first run after gelding operation) last time; bit to prove.
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5th

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Returned to his useful 2yo form when winning twice at Kempton (6f, AW) in the winter, but hasn't built on it and failed to beat a rival at Windsor (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; application of cheekpieces will need to bring about a resurgence.

14/1

10th

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:00 Windsor

El Bodon

10st 1lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Improved AW form over 6f last winter, but wasn't on his game when last seen on sand in April and he made it 0-11 on grass when beaten about 5l at Newmarket in May; may have his share of weight on balance of turf form.

14/1

5th

2

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

El Bodon

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

0-11 on turf with his best efforts coming on slower than good; back up in the weights after a productive AW campaign and he has enough to prove back on turf, all the more so after his tame effort at Newcastle on Good Friday.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.40
Straight Forecast £14.04
Tricast £153.69
Trifecta £319.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Two Stars

TOPSPEED:

Solar Aclaim

Daily Mail:

Woven

NEWMARKET:

El Bodon

D Express:

Rousing Encore

LAMBOURN:

Alcazan

POSTDATA:

Solar Aclaim

RP RATINGS:

Two Stars

The Times:

Two Stars

Telegraph:

Two Stars

The Guardian:

Two Stars

The Sun:

Two Stars

The Star:

Two Stars

Daily Record:

Two Stars

Daily Mirror:

Woven