November 09 / 13.20 Doncaster

13.20

Soft

Livescore Bet Wentworth Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 1
  • 11 runners
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Livescore Bet Wentworth Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.50

Form: -76102 C BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Appreciated the return to soft ground when winning at Pontefract in July and his close second of 21 at York in October (both 6f on soft) was even better, doing very well to get as close as he did considering he took an age to warm up; has potential for better yet but will need a good gallop to be seen to best effect.
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5th

4

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:56 Redcar

Room Service

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Soft-ground Listed winner last autumn; best effort this term when second to Quinault in 7f Group 3 at York (good) in June; ran poorly with cheekpieces added (retained) in a Doncaster Group 2 last month but he's a major player if back to anywhere near his best.

100/30

7th

5

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Room Service

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Best effort this term when second to Quinault at York (7f, good) on penultimate start; 2-2 at Doncaster, namely soft-ground wins in the sales race at this meeting in 2023 and Listed event last November; interesting back here, assuming he takes well to first-time headgear.

7/1

6

(11)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Room Service

9st 10lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Handles good ground, best form on soft, including Doncaster Listed win last autumn; made a sound return to action when 3l fourth of 12 in 7f Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock; ran to a similar standard when second in a 7f Group 3 at York last month.

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 687111

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
On the go since May but she gets better and better and her three wins (at about 5f; on heavy and soft) in October were personal bests each time; the return to 6f and step up in class are likely to halt her progress.
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7th

8

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 34y

Class 1

13:30 Newbury

Balmoral Lady

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ed Walker

Made giant strides in the second half of 2024 and she carried on the good work when winning in Listed company at Haydock in May (5f, good); struggled at Royal Ascot but of more concern are her two sub-par efforts since; others look more solid.

10/1

9th

7

(11)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Balmoral Lady

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

She has made giant strides since making her handicap debut off a mark of 69 at Haydock last July, winning five times, most recently in Listed race at Haydock in May (5f, good); only ninth at Royal Ascot but she raced furthest from the main action and still looked in peak form; drying ground wouldn't be ideal, though, and she has the widest stall to overcome.

8/1

13

(4)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Balmoral Lady

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Progressive 4yo who made great strides in the autumn with a hat-trick at about 5f on heavy and soft ground; a recent Listed win at Haydock (5f, good) suggests she's still improving, but this is likely to be hard labour.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 608722 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Rather mixed in sprint handicaps since winning at Navan (5f, good) in June but back on song in October and finished close up again last time out, in a 6f Naas Listed race (yielding; has won on soft); needs a bit more.
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11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

5

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Has become hard to win with since landing a Group 3 as a 3yo but it was a good run in a deep Ascot handicap last time (5f, good to soft) and returning to further should suit (second in this 12 months ago); solid chance.

9/2

10/1

Form: 250711 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who has her heart in the right place, as she showed again when winning 6f handicaps at Newmarket and Pontefract (both on soft) this autumn; in the frame in Listed events as a 3yo and, although not obviously favoured by the weights, she should give it a spirited shot.
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4

(5)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

13:33 Doncaster

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Record of 7-24 on turf; made all at Pontefract (6f) on Monday, scoring with something to spare and confirming that she's well suited by soft ground; may well remain competitive, even with 5lb penalty.

8/1

3

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Sophias Starlight

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won this 12 months ago off 3lb higher before a good fourth in a Doncaster Listed race; this season started slowly but the blindfold was removed late on her penultimate start and she did a solo when fifth of 12 at Ripon; not ruled out.

9/4

Form: -18424

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Good progress at 7f and 1m this year and a close second of nine in a Group 3 over the former trip at Longchamp (soft) in September was his best yet; shade flat at Newmarket since, though, and he has it to prove against the specialists in his first 6f run since debut; one of three for Ed Walker.
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8th

11

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Ten Bob Tony

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared last season with victory in the Group 3 John Of Gaunt over C&D and he signed off the campaign with a fine third in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp; might have needed the run when fourth in Listed event at the Curragh six weeks ago; versatile in terms of the ground; solid chance.

5/1

4th

2

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Ten Bob Tony

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared last season with win in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in May; ran only three times subsequently; excellent display when third of 16 in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp in October (7f, very soft); found 6f inadequate at Group 1 level on final start.

7/2

12

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Ten Bob Tony

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Reappeared with win in Group 3 John Of Gaunt at Haydock (7f, good) in May and came a creditable third of 16 in the Group 1 Foret at Longchamp (7f, very soft) two weeks ago; however, he'll need a career best to come out on top in this strong field and he's been unplaced on both goes in sprints.

18/1

4/1

Form: 245531 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Group 3 over 7f at Newbury in April; dam was very well suited by 6f on slow ground and this one looked to be cut from the same cloth when finding plenty in his first run at this trip, winning a handicap over C&D (soft) 15 days ago; looks good for a big run.
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9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Zoum Zoum

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment.

25/1

1

(19)

26th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Ascot

Zoum Zoum

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on any ground; very useful performer who has Listed/Group form; two handicap attempts (6f) comprise a win at Doncaster last October and an excusable defeat (poorly drawn) in the Wokingham last time; effective over 7f and has the ability to get involved, even off top weight.

12/1

11/2

Form: 704243

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Winless since June 2023 but he appreciated the return to 6f when finishing a good third of nine in a Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October despite racing on the wing for much of the way; he is well suited by that track but is effective elsewhere; one of the better candidates.
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8th

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Russet Gold

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's shown promise in fifth this spring on his first two starts for this yard, most recently behind a couple of these in a big field at York (6f, good); he continues to edge down the weights and might not be far away.

10/1

5th

14

(1)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Russet Gold

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten on his last 19 starts going back to June 2023 but, following a wind op, he was an encouraging fifth off his reduced mark behind Strike Red on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Leicester (6f, good to firm), where he was short of room late on; could build on that with a big run today.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Russet Gold

8st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Two 5f wins for Roger Varian but latest was in June 2023 and he was quiet last season; returns for new yard after wind surgery but he has a mixed record when fresh and this is highly competitive; down the list.

10/1

8th
11 (5)
Vicario

50/1

Form: 223210 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looked promising when dropped to 6f and winning at Haydock (good to firm; beat three rivals) in August but she was a long way from repeating it in an Ayr Listed event in September; has lots to find after that.
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6

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Vicario

9st 4lb

J: David Probert

T: Ed Walker

Registered her sole success in Class 4 handicap at Haydock a year ago; faces a much stiffer assignment back here and her Listed record is duly unconvincing.

25/1

10th

7

(8)

25th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

19:48 York

Vicario

9st 6lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Walker

Suited by the step up to 1m the last twice, finishing third in a handicap here then fifth in a Listed race at Pontefract; this new trip is worth a go (despite her speedy pedigree on dam's side) but she has plenty to find.

50/1

5th

11

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:10 Pontefract

Vicario

9st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Recorded her sole win over 6f; respectable third upped to 1m in York handicap most recently and is unexposed over this distance; however, well held in previous Listed attempts and has plenty to find.

33/1

9th
1 (3)
Korker

9/1

Form: 042335

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Series of strong efforts in competitive sprints in the second half of 2024 and he wasn't far away in a Group 3 at Ascot (6f, soft) in October despite taking a fearsome grip early; this easier test will suit; on the premises.
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6th

7

(11)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: K R Burke

Slow-starter; on a dangerous mark but he is without a win since October 2023 and one 7f run didn't see him improve for the trip.

28/1

10th

9

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Useful on his day but is on a long losing run and has a doubt over current form; by no means sure to take advantage of a reduced mark.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 2

14:35 Haydock

Korker

9st 1lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Well beaten at Doncaster on his return but he wasn't well drawn and has a modest record fresh; stepping up to 7f will give him more time to claw back the ground he's likely to forfeit at the start; on a dangerous mark and he's a lively outsider, for all his losing run stretches back to October 2023.

20/1

50/1

Form: 766156 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.
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10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

6th

9

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Eminny

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistent but she comfortably made all at 25-1 in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last month and ran as well as could be expected in a Listed race at Redcar last time (7f, soft; fifth of six); no surprise to see a bold bid now back in a handicap.

20/1

10/1

Form: 878203 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back to August 2023 but he's run some cracking races in major handicaps at 7f and 6f and his third of six in a 7f Listed race at Redcar (soft) in October was no mean effort either; needs a good pace back at 6f but capable of being involved if he gets it.
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23th

21

(5)

19th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Ramazan

9st 3lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Has left an imprint on some of the best-known handicaps, such as when only just losing out in the Victoria Cup over C&D (good) in May 2024; has not aspired to those heights in 2025 but he's 9lb lower than for the aforementioned run and promising Warren Fentiman claims 5lb; one to keep an eye on.

12/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

11th

5

(10)

14th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:42 York

Ramazan

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Numerous fine efforts in top handicaps, runner-up in the 2023 Ayr Gold Cup and filling the same berth in last year's Victoria Cup and Great St Wilfrid; not sparkled in two 7f handicaps this season but he's dropped a handy 5lb and his rider claims a valuable 3lb too; better expected this time.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £120.30
Straight Forecast £95.71
Trifecta £1243.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Zoum Zoum

RP RATINGS:

Room Service

Daily Mail:

Sophia's Starlight

D Express:

Ten Bob Tony

LAMBOURN:

Balmoral Lady

The Times:

Thunderbear

TOPSPEED:

Ramazan

NEWMARKET:

Russet Gold

POSTDATA:

Zoum Zoum

Telegraph:

Zoum Zoum

The Guardian:

Zoum Zoum

The Star:

Zoum Zoum

Daily Mirror:

Room Service

The Sun:

Room Service

Daily Record:

Sophia's Starlight