April 28 / 14.15 Doncaster

14.15

Good To Soft

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  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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8/11 (Won)

  • Win: £1.84
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 51- D

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Confirmed the promise of his debut fifth at Ascot last September (6f, good) when running out the easy winner of a 6f maiden at Ayr (good to soft) later that month; still looked very green when hitting the front last time and he's open to further progress in 2023; penalised as a result but Billy Loughnane's claim very useful; major player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

8th

7

(7)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

United Approach

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

Disappointing end to last season but he's just 1lb higher than when runner-up over C&D last June and he reappeared with a fair third at Kempton last month; could take a step forward today and might not be far away.

10/1

3rd

5

(2)

9th Apr 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

18:40 Kempton (AW)

United Approach

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Tate

This lightly-raced 5yo looked a nice prospect to begin with; he's hard to fancy on what we saw last back end, though; betting might provide clues as to what's expected on his return.

15/2

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 42 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise amidst inexperience on his debut and he was sent off a warm favourite for his second start at Wolverhampton last month, only to bump into an impressive newcomer (since finished sixth in the Nell Gwyn); both those runs were over 7f but he should be quick enough to cope with the drop to 6f; each-way claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Smoky Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Dual Tapeta winner who ran well from a wide stall on his Polytrack debut in August (first-time cheekpieces); not as good at Southwell last time but is back on his last winning mark and one of his wins came fresh, so the six-week break may help.

10/1

14th

9

(6)

29th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:14 Southwell (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Can race too freely and hasn't won as often as one of his ability probably should, but he's on a good mark and turned in a solid effort in cheekpieces (retained) at Kempton two weeks ago; work to do with Ayr Harbour on that form though and his yard may have stronger claims with Kodi Lion.

16/1

3rd

7

(10)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Smoky Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Charlie Fellowes

in touch with leaders when on outer

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sent off at 50-1 for his Newcastle debut five weeks ago (6f) but he made a promising start, beaten just half a length despite hanging badly left when asked for his effort (ended up close to the far rail); fair to put that down to greenness on debut and he holds each-way claims with progress likely.
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3

(2)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has lost his form since a consistent spell and still has a poor strike-rate, with sole success in 2023; no certainty to take advantage of his reduced mark.

12/1

7th

9

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Day

9st 4lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Just one win from 26 starts and he hasn't been firing on all cylinders of late, including when fitted with blinkers at Redcar on Wednesday; full revival required.

14/1

2

(6)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Leap Day

9st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sole win from 25 starts came in a novice at Southwell in December 2023; ran well when fourth there last month but he needs to bounce back from two disappointing runs since; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

11/2

Form: 35-4 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
He made a promising debut on AW last summer but couldn't build on it at Pontefract two weeks later; gelded over the winter and sent off a warm favourite for his Pontefract reappearance 17 days ago, making the running but run out of the places close home (6f, soft); forecast sounder surface may help and he holds place claims again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

15:42 Nottingham

Desert Games

8st 13lb

J: David Probert

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Failed to win in seven runs for Richard Fahey (promise on soft); stayed on well to do best of the stands' side group at Goodwood on his stable debut nine weeks ago (5f, soft) but he looked a tricky ride there and wouldn't be sure to build on it.

13/2

4th

9

(12)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Goodwood

Desert Games

8st 9lb

J: Jefferson Smith

T: Hilal Kobeissi

in touch with leaders

12/1

2nd

7

(7)

7th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:50 Beverley

Desert Games

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders

100/30

Form: 4-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed something to build on when fourth of 13 on his sole 2yo run (5f, good to firm); 7-1 joint third favourite for his Pontefract reappearance 17 days ago but he pulled too hard and finished last of the nine runners (behind Desert Games); will need to settle better to fulfil his potential.
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11th

7

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Beverley

Global Crisis

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Still a maiden and he came in last of six in 1m Ripon handicap 20 days ago; drops markedly in trip now and others appeal more.

25/1

6th

5

(4)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:40 Ripon

Global Crisis

9st 3lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

3

(6)

26th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Leicester

Global Crisis

9st 10lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to 6f-7f winner Classy Al (RPR 75); dam a tough 5f winner from a family the stable has enjoyed plenty of success with; bred to sprint but he will need to be useful to make a winning debut.
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2nd

3

(10)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

American Affair

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Highly progressive in 2025, winning the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm); also won on good to soft last year; it was his first run since when down the field at York recently and he may have needed it, but a dramatic transformation is required just ten days on.

9/1

10th

3

(12)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

American Affair

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Has built up a good strike rate over 5f/5.5f and registered a neck success at Royal Ascot (good to firm) upped to Group 1 level when last seen; landed a handicap at this meeting 12 months ago; very progressive and has possibilities provided he's as effective back at 6f.

9/1

1

(16)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

American Affair

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Made outstanding progress in 5f handicaps and the way he raced to the front at York (good to firm) in May showed that a switch to Group company wouldn't be at all fanciful; unable to show what he was made of behind Mgheera in a Group 2 at Haydock (5f, good) since, as a gap shut as he was about to go through it, and he remains one to keep on the right side.

14/1

25/1

Form: 9-

Last run: 264 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
25-1, slowly away and never competitive in a 6f fillies' novice at Windsor last summer; bred to do better and stable not in bad form; worth a market check.
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6th

6

(1)

15th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

18:35 Windsor

Sinful

8st 13lb

J: George Rooke

T: Henry Candy

Modest form over C&D (good to firm) last August and at Doncaster (6f, soft) last month; handicaps after this would appear more likely.

20/1

7th

13

(1)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Sinful

8st 13lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Henry Candy

25-1, slowly away and never competitive in a 6f fillies' novice at Windsor last summer; bred to do better and stable not in bad form; worth a market check.

25/1

9th

6

(8)

7th Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:40 Windsor

Sinful

9st 2lb

J: Dane O’Neill

T: Henry Candy

slowly away, always towards rear

25/1

Form: 70-

Last run: 275 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest form in two 6f events on turf last summer (good/good to firm); gelded since latest start; best watched back from nine months off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

11

(5)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Swanland

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Modest form in two 6f events on turf last summer (good/good to firm); gelded since latest start; best watched back from nine months off.

33/1

Form: 86

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
He has run to just a modest level in two runs this month (5f, good to soft and 6f, Tapeta); bred to do better at some stage but he looks up against it this time.
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No Results Found

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal of a fair maiden (6f-7f; RPR 78), herself a half-sister to a three-time winner in France; useful standard to aim at on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(3)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Acreswood

9st 4lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Adrian Nicholls

First foal of a fair maiden (6f-7f; RPR 78), herself a half-sister to a three-time winner in France; useful standard to aim at on debut.

33/1

11th
1 (13)
Nooo More

100/1

Form: 0-0840

Last run: 73 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:40 Wetherby

Nooo More

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Seb Spencer

Outclassed in a novice last time but he's now 0-16 and has had his chances in handicaps.

50/1

11th

1

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

14:15 Doncaster

Nooo More

10st 1lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Unplaced in all 15 starts and flying too high here.

100/1

6

(4)

20th Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Nooo More

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Poor maiden who came in only tenth to Blackcurrent in classified event over C&D six days ago; needs to take big step forward in refitted blinkers.

20/1

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when never a threat on his Kempton debut in February (6f); bred to do better at some point but he will need a huge step forward to feature.
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12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

12th

6

(1)

3rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kaidu

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Susan Corbett

Ten-race maiden; signed off for Archie Watson with pretty good third at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and may not have handled soft turf when struggling on recent stable debut but others have more pressing claims; hooded for first time.

20/1

16th

2

(10)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Kaidu

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Susan Corbett

towards rear

14/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
5,000gns 2yo; half-brother to 11.4f winner Franco Grassi (RPR 74); dam a Listed-placed 8.6f-1m2f AW winner (102); bred to have a future but probably not over sprint trips.
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9th

9

(3)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Little Man

9st 0lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Lightly raced maiden; ran as well as he ever has when fifth of 13 over 6f (first-time blinkers, retained) at Southwell in August; may do better but he'll need to.

14/1

5th

6

(4)

28th Aug 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Little Man

9st 5lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

midfield, short of room after 1f

16/1

Non-runners

Kaidu, Little Man

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £5.40
Straight Forecast £4.08
Trifecta £16.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

United Approach

Telegraph:

Smoky Mountain

The Sun:

Leap Day

POSTDATA:

Desert Games

D Express:

Smoky Mountain

RP Ratings:

United Approach

NEWMARKET:

United Approach

The Times:

United Approach

The Guardian:

United Approach

Daily Mail:

United Approach

Daily Mirror:

United Approach

The Star:

United Approach

Daily Record:

United Approach