April 28 / 17.35 Doncaster

17.35

Good To Soft

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3402.1
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 17 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 535 Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.20
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0453-5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran with credit on second start for Andrew Balding and in his three outings for this yard, including on return from four months off when staying-on fifth of nine in Wolverhampton maiden (7f, AW; first start since gelded) 23 days ago; gives the impression there is a bigger effort in him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:48 Thirsk

Juryman

9st 3lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Samantha & Jacqueline Coward

Respectable effort when beaten 1l over C&D in May but his overall profile is patchy and today's cheekpieces didn't seem to work when used for the first time 34 days ago.

25/1

10

(15)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Juryman

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.

8/1

10

(15)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Juryman

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

Ran well at Thirsk 12 days ago, finishing close up in fourth (6f, good to firm; Hurstwood second); new cheekpieces can help and he's one to consider, especially with rain in his favour.

8/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 46307-

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Best effort in eight starts last year when beaten half a length into third of seven at Carlisle (7f, good) in August, but didn't build on it in her final two starts and may need this after seven months off.
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4th

5

(7)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Platinum Girl

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won at Wetherby (7f, good) and Carlisle (7f, good to soft) last season, running well on fast ground in between; reappeared with neck defeat at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago and the first-time hood could help her settle better; in calculations.

6/1

2nd

12

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Platinum Girl

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

took keen hold, led, increased tempo 3f out, kept on well when faced challenge inside final furlong, headed towards finish, just failed

12/1

4th

9

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Thirsk

Platinum Girl

8st 6lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

led

25/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 06-616 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
All five starts on AW, suited by the step up to this trip when winning her handicap debut at Kempton in February, but a bit disappointing there this month when about 4l behind Vasilissa; needs to bounce back.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(6)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

20:10 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

in touch with leaders on near side of group

5/1

5th

2

(7)

4th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Below par in three runs this year but is now 4lb below her last winning mark for a yard that's hit a purple patch of late; can pull hard and will need to settle back up from 6f but she'll be happier on today's faster surface.

14/1

4th

1

(1)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

15:00 Yarmouth

Annie Law

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Fanshawe

A winner on the AW and turf (all ground fine); hasn't been at her best in either run this season but likely to turn a corner at some point; fairly treated.

4/1

16/1

Form: 603-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three starts last autumn when third of nine at Redcar (7f, heavy) in November, albeit nearly 10l behind the winner; makes her handicap debut after six months off and another who could take a step forward.
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9th

11

(4)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

11-race maiden who isn't progressing; met some trouble at Wolverhampton 18 days ago but others still look much more likely.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

4th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 4lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Michael Dods

Has made the frame several times on turf; pair of duck eggs, both over 7f at Newcastle, since switched to AW; not the percentage call.

33/1

12th

9

(4)

19th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

15:14 Newcastle (AW)

Rockonmecca

9st 3lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Dods

Largely in good form without winning in early summer but she resumed from four months off with a poor run over C&D 12 days ago; blinkers replace visor.

25/1

Form: 75-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Beaten upwards of 10l in three 7f starts on turf, though there was a hint of promise at Redcar (heavy) last November; half-brother to six winners, so not the greatest surprise were he to show a bit more now handicapping.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yorkstone

10st 11lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Michael & David Easterby

Made all to win a 7f classified stakes at Newcastle 11 days ago when wearing cheekpieces for the first time; below best in two previous runs over this trip (has won at 1m).

5/1

1st

12

(5)

19th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

No win since 2023 but he did record his best effort since returning from a 296-day break when second in 1m Southwell classified event 15 days ago; claims if in similar form with cheekpieces added.

8/1

2nd

9

(2)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Yorkstone

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

C&D winner in December 2023 (all three of his wins came in 2023); struggled on his first two starts since returning from a 296-day break but he ran better at Newcastle (1m, AW) 28 days ago; blinkers removed.

5/1

6th
3 (17)
Katar

16/1

Form: 2-4356

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Placed a couple of times over 6f in novice/maiden company on the AW during the winter, but held in handicaps with a visor fitted the last twice and no improvement for the step up to 7f last time; others look stronger.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

6th

11

(10)

14th May 2025

Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:00 Bath

Katar

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Richenda Ford

38-race maiden; low-key seasonal return (after a wind op) at Salisbury ten days ago; maiden status set to remain intact.

33/1

8th

9

(3)

4th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Katar

10st 2lb

J: Mr Frederick Tett

T: Richenda Ford

37-race maiden who finished last off today's basement mark on latest appearance in September; hopes are pinned on subsequent wind operation making a big difference.

33/1

Form: 2-4461 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Benefited from a ten-week break when narrowly breaking her duck at the sixth attempt at Kempton (7f, AW) this month; that effort can be marked up considering she had the outside stall and she is just 1lb higher; respected if as effective back on grass.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:15 Doncaster

Vasilissa

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Richard Hannon

Successful twice over 7f on AW this spring; disappointing in two starts back on turf, taking record in this sphere to 0-4; percentage call is to oppose her.

16/1

8th

2

(3)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Goodwood

Vasilissa

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Richard Hannon

Didn't get the best of runs when well behind Al Motasim at Haydock and could yet build on her recent improvement on the AW; not discounted.

8/1

8th

3

(4)

25th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Vasilissa

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Has looked an improved filly with 7f wins at Kempton on last two AW attempts; had an excuse (clipped heels, nearly lost jockey 2f out) on turf in between; enters calculations back in this sphere.

15/8

Form: 807

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Made his debut only last month and has not shown a great deal in three starts on the AW, including when seventh of nine in a first-time hood (retained) at Wolverhampton (7f) last time where he finished around 2l behind Juryman; open to improvement on handicap/turf debut, but it is needed.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

17th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Dont What Me Boy

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Yet to finish better than fifth in his eight starts and he was 5l behind Coloane at Chelmsford (1m, Polytrack) last week; down the list.

12/1

5th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Dont What Me Boy

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

dwelt start, in rear, some headway and edged left 1f out, switched right and kept on inside final furlong

8/1

6th

14

(12)

29th Jun 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:55 Newcastle (AW)

Dont What Me Boy

8st 12lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Made debut in March and well held in six starts; best effort when beaten 4l at Bath (1m, good) on penultimate outing, albeit still only ninth of 13; hood removed.

20/1

Form: 505-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Limited encouragement in three starts over 5f/6f on turf last year; makes his handicap debut after 222 days off and should stay the longer trip on breeding; worth a market check.
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9th

12

(9)

24th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Ayr

Erazmus

8st 12lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: David & Nicola Barron

Has finished down the field in all eights runs and he failed to beat a rival at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last Wednesday; on same mark here and he makes no appeal back on turf; blinkers worn last time are removed.

20/1

11th

6

(3)

19th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Erazmus

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Out of the frame in seven starts over 5f-7f on turf; blinkers given a go on this AW debut but it's hard to know what to expect.

20/1

11th

6

(5)

5th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Erazmus

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: David & Nicola Barron

Unexposed; best run when seventh of 13 from a poor draw at Redcar last time (6f, good to firm; beaten just over 2l); again not ideally drawn but he needs a second look.

9/1

Form: 6-77

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in three starts over this trip on the AW during the winter; this half-brother to five winners may show improvement now making his handicap/turf debut after three months off.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(13)

28th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:35 Doncaster

Royal Razzmatazz

9st 7lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Hinted at ability in three starts over this trip on the AW during the winter; this half-brother to five winners may show improvement now making his handicap/turf debut after three months off.

14/1

7th

8

(7)

25th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Royal Razzmatazz

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Fellowes

Couple of similar efforts over 7f at Southwell, showing signs of ability while leaving the impression he'll do better when qualified for handicaps; another supporting role is likely.

16/1

7th

9

(6)

8th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:30 Southwell (AW)

Royal Razzmatazz

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Fellowes

Lost a lot of ground at the start when 8l sixth of 13 at 12-1 on last month's debut over C&D; there's the risk he'll do the same thing again but it was a promising run in the circumstances and there's plenty of potential in his pedigree; could be a factor if breaking better.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0144-0 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual nursery winner over this trip at Leicester (good to firm) and Newcastle (AW) last year and was returning from 195 days off when beating one home at Kempton (1m, AW) this month; may have needed the run but has to leave that effort well behind; stable also runs Inverinate.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Nibras Rainbow

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Followed a poor effort at Cork with a 33-1 win at Killarney (1m, good) in May, holding on by a short head after making all; backed that up with a C&D third; no match for Yquem over C&D three weeks ago; could struggle to turn the tables on the in-foal winner.

6/1

2nd

10

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Nibras Rainbow

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Followed a poor effort at Cork with a 33-1 win at Killarney (1m, good) last month, holding on by a short head after making all; backed that up with a C&D third last week, only a nose behind Ella's Gold who bids to advertise the form in the first heat; makes plenty of appeal.

7/2

16/1

Form: 548-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability when fourth of nine at Pontefract (6f, good) last September on second start, but heavy ground may not have suited at Leicester on her final outing; makes her handicap debut after six months off, but not certain to be suited by the longer trip on pedigree.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

7

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, pressed leader, disputed lead from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right-handed)

9/1

7th

7

(3)

4th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

8st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, pressed leader, disputed lead from over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds (jockey said filly hung right-handed)

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tillybob

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Stella Barclay

took keen hold, prominent

5/1

13th
12 (11)
Stoic Syd

25/1

Form: 947

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sent off three-digit prices for all three starts over 5f/6f on the AW during the spring and has shown limited ability; this trip should be just about within range on handicap/turf debut, but improvement is required.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(1)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoic Syd

9st 0lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.

14/1

8th

10

(1)

21st Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Stoic Syd

9st 0lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Won twice at around 1m on the AW early last year and, having dropped 4lb below his last winning mark, finished third of ten here (8.6f) last month; another furlong may have been preferable, though.

14/1

18th

19

(13)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

16:45 Doncaster

Stoic Syd

8st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Two AW wins at 1m early in 2024 but he didn't see out his one attempt beyond that sort of trip, on sand last June, and he's 5lb wrong today.

40/1

14th
13 (5)
Bowleaze

20/1

Form: 474-

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not without ability in two of her three novices over this trip last year, including when fourth of six behind a useful sort at Southwell (AW) in October; not seen in six months, but likely there is more to come now handicapping and she's worth monitoring in the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(11)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Bowleaze

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Her best effort came over C&D last October; tailed off on first two handicaps and didn't fare much better last time (first start after wind surgery); down in the weights and could yet come good.

20/1

8th

8

(3)

10th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Bowleaze

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Julie Camacho

in rear

22/1

Form: 5363 BF

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
All four runs on AW and he has shown ability, as when third of eight in a first-time tongue-tie on handicap debut at Wolverhampton last month (winner scored again since); shaped then as though this extra furlong would suit (out of a 1m winner); needs a second look on turf debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(9)

28th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:10 Windsor

Inspired Knowhow

9st 12lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won over C&D (good to firm) last May but has form figures of 67557970 since; now 3lb lower than for his last win but he struggled behind Lequinto here on Monday and has lots to prove.

20/1

11th

1

(4)

23rd Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

17:17 Windsor

Inspired Knowhow

10st 0lb

J: Muhammed Hassan Ali Alabdulmalik

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Won here (5f, good to firm) last May but has form figures of 6755797 since; now back below his winning mark but he needs a major revival back up in trip; blinkers worn last time are removed.

20/1

Form: 0067-

Last run: 186 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

5

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Inverinate

9st 10lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Ismail Mohammed

Sole win (13 races) came over 7f on Chelmsford AW in July; has mostly run respectably since; experiment with 1m2f on latest start did not work out and he has a place chance back at 7f today.

10/1

8th

6

(8)

12th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:40 Leicester

Inverinate

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Ismail Mohammed

took keen hold, briefly led early, prominent

13/2

Form: 305-70

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two of his three starts last summer, but poor in two AW handicaps (7f/1m) since returning last month and hard to recommend.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(2)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:04 Newcastle (AW)

The Muffin Man

9st 0lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Ian McInnes

5yo who has been beaten 12l or more in his last four starts (7f-8.6f), including two runs this winter; record now stands at 0-15 and he has lots to prove at this new trip.

40/1

Non-runners

Inverinate, The Muffin Man

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £164.00
Straight Forecast £189.66
Tricast £1447.75
Trifecta £2680.00

Selections

RP Ratings:

Vasilissa

NEWMARKET:

Annie Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Juryman

D Express:

Inspired Knowhow

The Guardian:

Katar

Daily Mirror:

Annie Law

POSTDATA:

Vasilissa

The Times:

Vasilissa

Telegraph:

Vasilissa

The Sun:

Vasilissa

The Star:

Vasilissa

Daily Record:

Vasilissa

Daily Mail:

Juryman