April 01 / 15.35 Doncaster

15.35

Soft

Pertemps Network Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Pertemps Network Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £27.80
  • Place: £6.00

Form: 7/284- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Reappeared last April with a near-miss in the competitive Spring Cup at Newbury; only 1lb higher here and not discounted each-way but he raced just twice more last year and wasn't at his best on those two runs last October.
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1

(11)

23rd Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Migration

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: David Menuisier

Ran four times last year and struggled on final three; however, he's run mighty races on his reappearances in each of the last two seasons, defying top weight in this contest 12 months ago (heavy); 4lb higher today; a major player if back to his best on this return to action; tongue-tie goes on.

12/1

18th

1

(11)

21st Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Migration

10st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Menuisier

Didn't have the ideal passage in this race last October (good to soft; back from break) but he showed what could be done when making up a lot of late ground to win the Lincoln at Doncaster in April (heavy); up 6lb to career-high mark in first handicap since (absent since a Group 3 in May) but this type of race suits him so well, he may yet do even better.

8/1

1

(17)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Migration

10st 1lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: David Menuisier

Has bagged a few notable handicaps at 1m/1m2f, including this year's Lincoln on heavy ground; comfortably held in Newmarket Group 3 subsequently; returns to an ideal type of race but current mark presents a demanding task.

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3121- D

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins from his four starts when scoring on handicap debut at Redcar last October (1m, heavy; gelded since); hit with a 9lb rise but he had plenty in hand and this unexposed half-brother to Group 2 winner Breton Rock could still have more to offer; firmly in calculations.
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2nd

2

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Ascot

Awaal

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Acts on heavy ground; placed off higher marks in a few major handicaps, including the Royal Hunt Cup over C&D, in 2023; seemed to need the run in the Bunbury Cup eight weeks ago on reappearance; highly respected in this easier-looking assignment.

2/1

7th

1

(17)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Newmarket (July)

Awaal

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Placed in three major handicaps last term, including this one off 3lb higher (good to soft); now goes in tongue-tie on 2024 reappearance; likely player provided he returns in top form.

15/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 00081- C

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
His form went the wrong way after his third in the Group 1 Vertem Futurity for 2yos over C&D (heavy) in 2020 but he capitalised on a reduced mark to make a winning stable debut here (7f, heavy) last November; he did it nicely and on his old form there's still plenty of mileage in this 4lb higher mark.
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6th

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Baradar

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better.

11/1

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Baradar

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baradar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: George Boughey

It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest.

9/1

4th
21 (16)
Majestic

12/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 12261- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Suited by the big-field, straight-course scenario when finding a chunk of improvement to win the Cambridgeshire at 25-1 at Newmarket (1m1f, good) last September; showed promise on soft ground last July; reappears with yard in fine form and he's one to consider up 7lb for last time.
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7

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

16:30 Kempton (AW)

Majestic

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; some creditable efforts on turf this summer; this is just his second AW start but he was runner-up at Wolverhampton on the previous one in November 2024; could be in the shake-up but the suspicion the wait for another British win will go on.

10/1

3rd

2

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Majestic

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Jack Channon

Won the 2022 Cambridgeshire but his only win since came in Bahrain (1m2f, good) last January; came from further back than the winner when runner-up at Windsor (around 1m4f) in June but he failed to beat a rival home over 1m6f at Newmarket last month; drop back in trip should suit.

7/1

10th

7

(8)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Majestic

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Won the 1m1f Cambridgeshire at Newmarket in September 2022 but his solitary win since was in Bahrain (1m2f) in January 2025; went close over 1m4f last August and runner-up over 11.4f at Windsor 13 days ago, but this trip (well beaten trying 1m5f once last year) is doubtful territory.

25/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 44271- D

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won on sole 2yo start (7f, good) and, after being expensive to follow on his first four outings last year, things clicked with a commanding win in a 14-runner handicap at Haydock last October (1m, heavy; wind op since); top yard has won this four times and this 4yo could have more left in the tank.
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9th

2

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Al Mubhir

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Well treated on his Listed win at Sandown in July 2024 but he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and has been well held in both runs (1m, good to firm/good) for new yard this season; still unexposed on AW but he needs to raise his game back in this sphere.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Al Mubhir

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed win at Sandown in July 2024 and well treated on that form; however, he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and was soundly beaten on last month's stable debut in the Thirsk Hunt Cup; something to prove.

16/1

10th

2

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Al Mubhir

9st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Smart at his best for William Haggas, winning a Listed race at Sandown (1m2f, good) in July 2024; campaigned solely in Australia in 2025 and well beaten on his last two starts; potentially well handicapped back in Britain for a new yard after wind surgery, but he carries obvious risks.

16/1

50/1

Form: 245-43

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Some creditable efforts in defeat on turf last August/September and likewise on AW in recent months, under 5lb claimer Aidan Keeley the last twice; however, he looks exposed and needs something extra today.
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10th

2

(9)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Greatgadian

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

slowly away, in rear

9/2

12th

6

(12)

7th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Kempton (AW)

Greatgadian

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; not at his best in two turf starts this summer but his mark has eased 4lb as a result and his better AW record provides hope for a revival.

25/1

5th

8

(2)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Greatgadian

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Varian

Runner-up twice in a row at Newcastle (7f/1m, AW) in March; handed tough assignment in Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot when back from a break (well beaten) but he's now just 1-17 on turf and others have more compelling credentials; wears a first-time tongue-tie.

20/1

Form: 21222- D BF

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Improved to win the Summer Cup at Thirsk (1m, good to soft) last July and runner-up on next three starts, in big fields over this C&D (soft) and at York (1m, good to soft) on the final two occasions; it's possible he'll continue his progressive ways this year and could give a good account.
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10th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Empirestateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

A fair 1m1f winner in 2025 but arrives out of sorts, beating one in 1m handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; others are preferred.

40/1

5th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Empirestateofmind

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual winner (around 1m) in 2025 but he's yet to fire this season, only ninth of 11 in 1m Redcar handicap four weeks ago; others appeal more.

20/1

16/1

Form: 48302- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Joined this yard last summer and subsequent form was up and down, but he signed off with a good second of 15 here (7f, heavy) last October; remains on a handy mark on best Irish form (last win was at 1m) and he could have more to offer for a trainer who does very well with recruits from other stables.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

50/1

Form: 39838- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has a mixed reappearance record in this race, finishing a creditable sixth in 2021 and down the field 12 months ago; handicapped to be an each-way player on last season's best efforts but he's won just one of his last 20 starts and the forecast soft ground may not be ideal.
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3rd

4

(7)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:07 Ffos Las

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who is without a win since September 2023; has posted some solid efforts this year, including when third of five at Nottingham (1m2f, good to firm) last month, and makes each-way appeal.

10/1

3rd

3

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:10 Nottingham

Revich

9st 13lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Adrian Wintle

10yo who's the sole winner (seven times) in this, if not since autumn 2023, but last two outings at Bath have advertised the need to give him a longer run over 1m2f now; no ground or track issues, and he's among the likeliest.

5/2

4th

2

(10)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:37 Bath

Revich

9st 9lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

No win since September 2023 but he is operating off a much-reduced mark now and he emerged from the pack to take a never-nearer third here eight days ago (1m2f, good); might need them to go too fast up front to win but he holds each-way claims all the same.

9/2

10th
17 (15)
Toshizou

25/1

Form: 40/25- BF

Last run: 161 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
5yo who displayed considerable promise (including over 1m on soft) during eight-race career in Ireland for Joseph O'Brien; sold for 22,000gns last October; probably needs a career-best to win this on his stable debut.
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7th

6

(1)

12th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ayr

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

His only win was back in 2020 in a Tipperary maiden; has threatened a few times since and wasn't beaten all that far at York last time, but others appeal more for the win; tries cheekpieces.

13/2

8th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:30 York

Toshizou

9st 12lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Only win in 23 attempts was at Tipperary on second juvenile start (7f, good to yielding) when with Joseph O'Brien; some fair form since, notably when third over C&D off 4lb higher in May (good); poor run over C&D (good to soft) latest.

10/1

13th

7

(1)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Toshizou

9st 13lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Acts on soft; beaten all 22 times since winning in 2020 on second start; creditable third in two of six races this season, including in 20-runner C&D race on penultimate outing; case can be made but not the percentage call.

18/1

11th
6 (19)
Boardman

20/1

Form: 6248-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won three times in spring 2021 and repeated that feat last spring; better than ever last year and this 7yo could improve for his recent AW reappearance run, but he's never won off a mark this high and this is very tough.
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10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

10

(7)

7th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Boardman

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

3-13 at Chester (the wins over 7.6f) but the last time he scored anywhere was in May 2023; has his lowest mark since 2020 and a shout on plenty of 2024 form, but seasonal debut may not be his best moment.

10/1

3rd

5

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 37y

Class 3

17:40 Haydock

Boardman

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Dual course winner who went close over C&D last month but he's been disappointing since including a laboured effort back here last time; losing run is now up to 15 and others are more convincing.

16/1

25/1

Form: 62416- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Made all in good style at Thirsk (1m, soft) last September and this lightly raced 4yo is a possible improver this year; however, he was only sixth at Haydock (1m, good to soft; behind some of these) later that month when last seen and needs to take his form to a new level to prevail today.
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3

(7)

30th Jun 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Ffos Las

Encourageable

10st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Placed on stable debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in early May but two lesser efforts have followed and he remains without a win since 2022; raced too freely in a visor on latest outing; cheekpieces tried here.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:25 Nottingham

Encourageable

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to 2022; did make a positive start for new yard when third (A Major Payne fifth) at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) last month but a subsequent no-show at Leicester needs forgiving; now sports a combination of a refitted tongue-tie and first-time visor.

12/1

6th

6

(7)

26th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 4

16:50 Leicester

Encourageable

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to 2022 but he has course form (7f) and new yard has inherited one who's dropped a long way in the weights; looked to be on the way back when third at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) this month; good claims.

100/30

12/1

Form: 31005- C BF

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Below par on final three runs last year; however, perhaps he'll get back on track following a break and a gelding op, and he could be well treated off 4lb higher than for his win in a hot little 3yo race at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) last July; won a maiden on soft going here; possible player.
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5th

3

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Jimi Hendrix

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Different proposition since blinkered, winning Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, soft) in April and Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot (good) in June; showed he's also capable of smart performances outside handicaps when third in the Group 2 Summer Mile at Ascot (good to soft) on latest start six weeks ago; should be thereabouts for a stable which continues in excellent form.

9/2

3rd

6

(8)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 1

14:20 Ascot

Jimi Hendrix

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Ralph Beckett

Different proposition since blinkered, winning Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, soft) in April and Royal Hunt Cup over the straight 1m at this course (good) last month; the RPR he achieved when winning here gives him a good chance but big-field races clearly suit and he does need to prove he can produce that level of performance faced with a different scenario.

4/1

1st

9

(7)

21st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Jimi Hendrix

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Acts on soft and good to firm ground; took really well to first-time blinkers in the Spring Cup at Newbury, scoring readily, and subsequent flop seems to confirm that he's unsuited by the Newmarket Rowley Mile course; may still have more to offer in the blinds and he has Royal Ascot form having finished third in last year's Britannia; one to consider.

16/1

25/1

Form: 86204- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
10yo who wasn't the force of old last season but dropped down the weights and ran really well in defeat in two competitive handicaps in the autumn, at Leopardstown (7f, soft) and Ascot (1m, good to soft); has run some good races on his reappearances over the years and is an each-way possible.
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11th

1

(4)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Safe Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Done most winning round easy, turning courses, so has that in his favour; isn't as consistent now, which is no surprise given his age, but retains most of his ability and is fine on Tapeta; the harder they go the better for him.

8/1

4th

2

(9)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Safe Voyage

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

Veteran now but he ran really well in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m) and the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f) in the spring and took advantage of a slight drop in grade at Chester (7.5f) last time, underlining how well he goes on soft ground; has an excellent course record and should remain very competitive after a 5lb rise.

11/2

9/1

Form: 03611- CD

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Hold-up horse who showed improved form to win at Newbury (1m, good) last August and followed up in a big field over this C&D (soft; Empirestateofmind a close second); perhaps deserves extra credit for that latest win as he was drawn 17 but ended up challenging on the far side; respected on return.
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1st

10

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Atrium

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Largely progressive at two and three; however, hasn't done quite so well this year and his July success (7f, soft) came in a lower grade, sharing the spoils; balance of 2023 form suggests he'll come up well short.

18/1

6th

1

(2)

15th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Sandown

Atrium

9st 9lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has done a lot of his racing at 1m but dropping back to 7f was no issue when dead-heating on soft ground at Doncaster two starts back (second run in cheekpieces); fine under these conditions and remains on a workable mark if able to bounce back from a poor one at Chepstow.

4/1

10th

4

(5)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 2

20:30 Chepstow

Atrium

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Raced mainly at 1m over last couple of years but coped well with drop back to 7f when dead-heating on soft ground at Doncaster last month (second run in cheekpieces); still on workable mark after a 2lb rise; respected.

6/1

Form: 16910- D

Last run: 176 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won three times last August/September, the latest at Haydock (1m, good to soft), and he's also won on soft ground; further improvement can't be ruled out this season but he finished down the field at York (1m, good to soft) last October and this is a very tough comeback assignment.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins from ten starts over C&D include a success in April off 3lb lower; didn't look in a great mood at Ascot last time but he still ran well to finish fairly close fourth; not ruled out.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

33/1

Form: 1101-9 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Something to prove having finished ninth on AW three weeks ago on first start since last July; however, he may have needed that run and won four times during last season's first campaign for Karl Burke (1m, turf wins on good/good to firm); won on soft ground in France; not ruled out each-way.
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16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

16th

8

(5)

17th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:45 York

Eilean Dubh

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Now 3lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer and took a step back in the right direction at Thirsk 13 days ago when visored first time; unraced over this far and has spent the big majority of his career at about 1m.

12/1

6th

4

(7)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Eilean Dubh

9st 2lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: K R Burke

Now 1lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (1m, good to soft) last summer but didn't shape with any obvious promise when always towards the rear on his 7f Musselburgh reappearance 13 days ago, albeit this trip is more suitable; sixth to Northern Express in this last year; visored first time.

20/1

33/1

Form: 8211-8 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Last year's wins (one of them here) came in Class 4 and 5 races and he was no threat on AW three weeks ago; however, he may have needed that run and caught the eye with the style of his improved wins at York (7f, good to soft; big field) and Catterick (7f, soft; comfortably) last October; won over 1m earlier in his career and he's an interesting outsider.
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12th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 4

17:25 Haydock

Yanifer

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Hasn't got going this year but he's dropped to a good mark on last year's high points and a tongue-tie is turned to; a revival is not out of the question; effective on soft but hasn't shone on heavy.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Yanifer

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Harriet Bethell

Yet to fire this season but landed his third win here when successful in this race last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher; he has also been placed twice at this track and can never be written off around here.

7/1

4th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Yanifer

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Prominent racer; now 1lb lower than for last August's win at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) but his two York efforts this summer have been underwhelming.

12/1

12/1

Form: 15442-

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo whose two best RPRs have coincided with his two encounters with slow turf; won comfortably at Goodwood (7f, soft) last May and close second to Wanees at Haydock (1m, good to soft) in September, when not enjoying an ideal passage; wears a first-time tongue-tie and is open to further progress for top trainer, who also saddles Al Mubhir; interesting.
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5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

9

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Montassib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Made the leap from top handicaps to Listed/Group races last season, winning the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) by a head from Kind Of Blue, before finishing fifth to that rival in this event; 11 months off when an encouraging third of 11 in Group 3 at Newbury last month, getting going too late on his first attempt at 5f; that run suggests he retains all his ability and he's a serious candidate four weeks on.

11/2

50/1

Form: 431-72 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
In good form in these cheekpieces over 7f on AW this winter, going very close off this mark at Lingfield latest; also showed considerable promise on slow turf early in career; it's possible that 1m will be within range but his stamina isn't guaranteed and there's a suspicion this may be too hot.
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11th

9

(4)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Witch Hunter

9st 4lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Course winner who struck at Thirsk (1m, good) last month and is just 1lb higher today; however, this 7yo has had a patchy profile this season and has finished unplaced on his last two starts.

25/1

6th

3

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Witch Hunter

9st 10lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Hard to predict; followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) two weeks ago, only to run poorly again at Haydock last week; just 2lb higher than for the win but can't be relied on.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

16:40 Haydock

Witch Hunter

10st 2lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: Richard Hannon

Followed six duck eggs with a last-gasp win at Thirsk (1m, good) last Saturday under Seamus Cronin, capitalising on some leniency from the handicapper; nudged back up only 2lb; has possibilities if on another going day.

9/1

21th
15 (22)

8/1

Form: /1601- D

Last run: 189 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Having been gelded he returned to form with a win at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last September when last seen; he has now won four of his seven starts, including on soft ground and on last April's reappearance on the only previous occasion he wore this hood; could continue to climb the ranks.
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Verdict Starting price
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20/1

Form: /3151- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won by 2l at Chelmsford (1m) last October last time out on his AW debut; has to transfer that improvement, and more, back to turf but he's shown promise on grass in the past and it was a strong race last time; not ruled out.
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4th

8

(6)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Croupier

9st 9lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Missed almost three years before returning this spring; well held in first runs for current yard but he rallied well to finish third of 15 at Thirsk (7f, good) two weeks ago; that was much more like it and he remains well handicapped on his old form including three wins over this trip; interesting contender.

13/2

3rd

2

(9)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Croupier

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Well handicapped on his form up to June 2023 but he was then absent until this season and hasn't been the force of old on his three runs in 2026.

20/1

15th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Croupier

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith

Top handicap form for the Crisfords in 2023, including at York; absent for 1038 days prior to his Haydock return in April and duly well beaten; better run here at the Dante meeting and he should be at concert pitch now.

40/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £212.70
Straight Forecast £91.10
Tricast £834.94
Trifecta £3708.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Awaal

LAMBOURN:

Wanees

TOPSPEED:

Atrium

The Guardian:

Empirestateofmind

D Express:

Migration

The Star:

Majestic

POSTDATA:

Montassib

The Sun:

Baradar

RP Ratings:

Bopedro

THE NORTH:

Boardman

NEWMARKET:

Awaal

Telegraph:

Awaal

The Times:

Wanees

Daily Record:

Atrium

Daily Mail:

Empirestateofmind

Daily Mirror:

Migration