September 08 / 14.00 Doncaster

14.00

Good

Weatherbys Scientific £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £147540
  • 0m 6f 111y
  • Class 2
  • 15 runners
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Weatherbys Scientific £300,000 2-Y-O Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Thunderstorms

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 2123

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f York maiden in June and better form when second in a Chester conditions race (good to soft) and 5l third of 12 in the Gimcrack back York since; respected.
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11th

2

(11)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Cold Case

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: K R Burke

Progressive at two, winning a big sales race at Doncaster before far too good for 15 rivals in the Two-Year-Old Trophy at Redcar; impressed at Ascot on last season's reappearance (Group 3; 6f, good) and ended his 3yo campaign with a solid fourth in a Deauville Group 1; this is his AW debut but his dam won at the track and there's no obvious reason he wouldn't be effective on it; one of two runners for Karl Burke.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 21

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising debut second at Newbury when winning going away at Carlisle (6f, good) a fortnight ago; has cheekpieces added now; there should be more to come from him for top yard, particularly with the slightly longer trip likely to suit; considered.
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2nd

2

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

10st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.

7/2

1st

1

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Alpha Capture

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Not the force of old but he retains ability and has performed with credit for his new yard this year, most recently finishing second of nine at Pontefract 12 days ago (6f, good); down in class today and should go well despite his small rise in the weights.

4/1

2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 120

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Not seen since finishing down the field in the Coventry at Royal Ascot in June; prior to that he'd looked promising when winning a 5f maiden and chasing home Persian Force in a 6f conditions event (both at Newbury on good ground); interesting contender under Buick for a stable which has won two of the last three runnings.
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3rd

1

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Holguin

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won this race in 2023 and 2025, posting a personal best when narrowly beating Witness Stand in the latter; didn't shine back from a lengthy absence at Haydock in May, but he shaped as though he needed that run and has leading claims if he can get back near his best here; key player in his bid to make it 3-4 at Chester.

9/2

6th

5

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Holguin

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won the same Listed event at Chester in 2023 (soft) and 2025 (good), posting a personal best in latter; not seen since but he has plenty of form when fresh and cannot be ruled out.

4/1

1st

3

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

17:30 Chester

Holguin

9st 7lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Won this in 2023 for Andrew Balding; useful handicap efforts for new trainer when third over C&D in May and in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month but they are short of level he achieved when winning this.

7/1

14/1

Form: 5166

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a Goodwood maiden over 6f in June but has come up well short in Group company at Goodwood (7f) and York (6f) since; Frankie Dettori up but improvement will be needed.
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6th

4

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Acts on good to firm and heavy; on a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln here in March (unseated rider on the way to post); others are more persuasive.

5/1

12

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Galeron

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post).

25/1

12th

11

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

Winless since September 2022 and 0-9 last year after returning from a stint in Australia; however, last season's best efforts came over C&D, including when fifth in this (good to soft) and runner-up in October (heavy); 7lb lower than 12 months ago and Jack Callan removes valuable 5lb; each-way claims.

12/1

5th
9 (9)
Eminency

9/1

Form: 21

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Both runs over 6f at Windsor on good to firm, second on debut in June before edging out a subsequent winner 16 days later; off for two months; definitely more to come from him.
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7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

4th

15

(16)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor (good) win in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; respectable efforts on both starts last month and Oisin Murphy takes over for the first time.

12/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:35 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 1lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

He has turned in a string of good efforts since winning at Windsor last September; close second off this mark at Newcastle on New Year's Day (6f); no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.

10/1

Form: 1

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
340,000euros yearling; seemingly unfancied at 14-1 but it didn't prevent her making a winning debut at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month and the horse she pulled clear with gave the form a boost when scoring easily at Haydock the other day; holds Group entries later in the month; looks a very useful prospect.
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4th

8

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Magical Sunset

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

raced in second, outpaced and lost second 2f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

15/2

9th

1

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Magical Sunset

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear throughout, no extra towards far side from under 2f out

66/1

Form: 155520

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has useful form but his limitations have been rather exposed since debut success, most recently finishing well behind Cold Case in the Gimcrack; first-time cheekpieces will need to give him a lift.
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3rd

1

(5)

23rd Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

10st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned to form to win over here over 7f a week ago, beating six rivals; a 5lb penalty still leaves him on a handy mark based on last year's form and he's relatively unexposed on the AW; contender with the step back up to 1m no concern.

3/1

6

(5)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's been well held in his last five runs and is now 0-17 since his last win in August 2024; withdrawn after refusing to enter the stalls at Kempton last week, but he was 7-2 at the time.

11/2

5

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Waiting All Night

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

On a reduced mark but he's not been on top form in 2025; drops back down in grade today but others are more appealing for win purposes.

8/1

8th
11 (6)
Hectic

11/1

Form: 16

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Held off the reopposing Alpha Capture when making a winning debut at Newbury (6f, good to firm) in July; faded into a well-held sixth in the Acomb at York (7f) since but retains potential.
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5th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Hectic

10st 5lb

J: Miss Pippa Brown

T: Liam Bailey

Scored at Ripon (6f) last June but yet to hit top form this season, undergoing wind surgery before coming in seventh of ten in 6f Pontefract handicap four days ago; others appeal more.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Hectic

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Ripon winner off a 3lb higher mark last June (6f, good); not in top form this season but should fare better on first run after having wind surgery

20/1

14th

13

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Hectic

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Liam Bailey

Back to his last winning mark and his first two runs in 2026 were respectable; eligible for weaker races than this and easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

33/1

Form: 236

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful form, placed on first two starts and performing with credit when 4l sixth of 17 in Convivial maiden at York Ebor meeting (7f, good) 20 days ago; improvement needed to get heavily involved here.
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6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

7th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Stuart Williams

Made a successful reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, Tapeta) a year ago when trained by Richard Spencer, but below form in his last three starts and now makes his debut for a new yard in a first-time tongue-tie; market useful.

8/1

6th

1

(4)

28th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pjanoo

9st 11lb

J: George Wood

T: Richard Spencer

Returned from six months off to win a C&D handicap last April off 5lb lower; ran well on his next three AW starts but his form has dipped the last twice; new visor replaces blinkers; dangerous if left alone up front.

8/1

22/1

Form: 110017

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Three wins on AW and ran another solid race on an artificial surface when prominent for a long way in the Group 3 Sirenia at Kempton (6f) on Saturday; the obvious worry is he's been well beaten on both starts on turf.
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10th

9

(1)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Knebworth

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Reliable operator on AW and after wins at Chelmsford and Wolverhampton he found only Tuco Salamanca too strong in his hat-trick bid in March; better off with that rival today but not sure he's quite so progressive.

16/1

2nd

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

2-2 this year, winning 6f handicaps at Chelmsford in January and at Wolverhampton three weeks ago; 6lb rise for latest success takes him to a career-high mark but he is well drawn and should give it another good go.

6/1

1st

5

(4)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

14:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Richard Hughes

Running in this race for the third time, having finished second in 2024 and fourth last year; those runs were after a break but he has the benefit of a run this time around, winning a 6f handicap at Chelmsford five weeks ago; still on a feasible mark and he is a key player for a stable going well.

3/1

Form: 110370

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has been kept busy, winning a novice at Redcar (6f, good to soft) and conditions stakes at Epsom (6f, good) in first half of year; has had excuses on his last two starts (repeatedly denied a clear run in Ebor meeting nursery latterly) and the form of his Newbury Listed third in July gives him an each-way shout.
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1st

6

(4)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Legend Of Xanadu

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mick Channon

in touch with leaders, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, kept on

25/1

4th

7

(5)

7th Oct 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Legend Of Xanadu

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Mick Channon

prominent on inner, shaken up to lead under 3f out, headed 2f out, lost position over 1f out, kept on up the centre final 110yds

25/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:44 Salisbury

Legend Of Xanadu

9st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mick Channon

raced wide, took keen hold, prominent, led over 3f out, pushed along and 2 lengths ahead 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead over 1f out, headed and weakened from 1f out

10/1

Form: 71723

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Sprung a 125-1 surprise at Ffos Las in July on his second start; his efforts since show there was no fluke about it but he does have a fair bit to find on these terms.
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1st

2

(2)

20th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Once More For Luck

9st 3lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

Ffos Las maiden winner (6f, good) who fared better than could have been expected when a near-8l sixth of eight at 250-1 in the Group 1 Middle Park over C&D (good) last September; however, that form may flatter him and he's been hit with a 10lb rise; well beaten both runs on slow ground.

20/1

6th

5

(4)

24th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Once More For Luck

9st 2lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon held

100/1

12th

2

(2)

8th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:00 Doncaster

Once More For Luck

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Ismail Mohammed

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, chased leaders when ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: 43110 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won at Chelmsford (6f, AW) in June and followed up on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good); raced too freely when warm favourite for a Glorious Goodwood nursery six weeks ago and probably better judged on those earlier wins; may yet do better.
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12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

14th
12 (13)
Hiatus

100/1

Form: 4438

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Just fair form in his four starts and looks firmly up against it.
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3

(13)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Hiatus

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Down the field in two AW runs back from a break, the latest at Chelmsford last week; due to be 2lb lower from the weekend but he has a good record on soft ground and a revival wouldn't be a complete bolt from the blue.

16/1

10

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Hiatus

8st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

Easy win over C&D in December off 3lb lower; should be sharper with his recent return to action behind him but others preferred at this level.

25/1

11th

7

(12)

3rd Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:15 Southwell (AW)

Hiatus

9st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Conrad Allen

In good order last winter, winning easily at Chelmsford last December and finishing second over C&D (off 2lb higher) in January; drawn wide on his return from 226 days off and likely there will be other days.

20/1

20/1

Form: 51667

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won at Windsor (5f) in June; has performed respectably in good company since but the yard's two other runners in this would appear to be stronger candidates.
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7th

10

(11)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:55 York

Swift Asset

9st 5lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Good winner at Bath in July (5.5f, good to firm) and runner-up at Brighton one month later; not at his best at Sandown last week though and this demands a career best.

16/1

0

3

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:20 Sandown

Swift Asset

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

Ready winner at Bath (extended 5f, good to firm) in July and ran at least as well at Brighton five weeks later; edging back up the weights but Ryan Moore is a positive booking; unlikely to be far away.

15/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.30
Straight Forecast £25.02
Trifecta £155.20

Selections

RP Ratings:

Magical Sunset

The Times:

Waiting All Night

TOPSPEED:

Legend Of Xanadu

LAMBOURN:

Eminency

POSTDATA:

Cold Case

SPOTLIGHT:

Holguin

NEWMARKET:

Alpha Capture

Telegraph:

True Statesman

Daily Mirror:

Magical Sunset

The Sun:

Magical Sunset

Daily Record:

Magical Sunset

The Guardian:

Waiting All Night

Daily Express:

Legend Of Xanadu

The Star:

Eminency

Daily Mail:

Cold Case