May 06 / 19.25 Doncaster

19.25

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 30255- C

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
In good form over hurdles for current stable, winning twice (ran creditably in January when last seen); 2-3 on the Flat at Doncaster (1m2f) for previous yard and looks quite interesting back here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:57 Carlisle

Matchless

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Three consecutive wins over hurdles in May/June (2m-2m7f, good/good to soft) and he was running okay in that sphere last month; however, he has something to find in today's company and he didn't improve for the switch to fences when soundly beaten in January on his sole previous chase start.

12/1

4th

1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Matchless

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Came up rather short in higher grade last time; solid record (1112) in Class 4 otherwise this term, albeit has shot up the weights as a result; may be in the assessor's grip now.

13/2

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Matchless

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

It took a return to selling level to regain the winning thread in May but has since gone 112 in 2m4f/2m7f handicaps; getting high in the weights (nudged up another 1lb) but he's pretty solid.

7/2

2nd
7 (4)
Aqwaam

7/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 1085-6 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
0-8 on home soil, having recoded sole success when sent over to Galway (1m4f, soft) last July; has proved inconsistent but he's back on a favourable mark (just 1lb above the Irish highlight).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

17

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Aqwaam

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ian Williams

Three AW wins include his only appearance at this track, over C&D in 2023; sole win since was in March 2024; excellent third off this mark in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket that October but unraced since until well held at 66-1 over 1m4f one month ago; whether that run is enough to have brought him back to peak form is hard to say with confidence but he shaped okay.

33/1

9th

1

(1)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Aqwaam

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Four wins (three on AW at 1m6f and 2m) and was last seen finishing third in the 2024 Cesarewitch; has gone well over this shorter trip but can only be considered if market vibes are positive.

14/1

3rd

13

(22)

12th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Aqwaam

8st 9lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Ian Williams

Reached new heights during a pretty busy AW campaign prior to his creditable and none-too-lucky sixth in the 2m2f Chester Cup in May when last seen (finished lame); that was on good to firm and easily his best turf form, but he won on soft in 2022; withdrawn twice last month; on the Chester Cup evidence he could still be capable of better.

28/1

5/1

Form: 1462-7 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Generally in decent form at 1m2f-1m6f last term, winning twice (good/AW); looked a non-stayer over 2m on soft ground last month (seasonal debut); possibilities back down in distance with that outing under his belt.
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Verdict Starting price

3

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

15:43 Hexham

Haarar

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 18 starts over hurdles, the latest at Carlisle in February (2m1f, good to soft); hasn't been in quite such good form since (fifth of six on the Flat last time).

10/1

5th

4

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Haarar

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Generally productive over hurdles but last few efforts leave a doubt over whether he'll be in top form returned to the Flat for first time since winning at Redcar (1m6f, soft) in November 2024.

14/1

4th

6

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 3

16:00 Newcastle

Haarar

11st 2lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Has won five of his 17 races over hurdles, including at Haydock (2m3f, good to soft) and off 7lb lower at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) this season; not at his best on last two runs but could bounce back.

5/1

Form: /133-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Suited by slow ground; consistent in a light 2022 campaign, winning at Thirsk then placed twice; form dipped at same venue on 2023 reappearance but he may bounce back; drops back in grade.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:25 Ayr

Billy No Mates

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Began this season with two perfectly respectable 1m6f runs last month (good/soft) and continues to edge down the weights but his last win was in 2023 and he's not the percentage call in this field.

20/1

4th

8

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Billy No Mates

8st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Rallied for third of six at Redcar (1m6f, good) on seasonal debut and remains well handicapped on historical data; just no certainty to step forward, being a veteran who hasn't won since 2023.

14/1

3rd

3

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 5

18:20 Redcar

Billy No Mates

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A veteran who is without a win since September 2023; good weights chance on last season's best but he ended the year with a modest effort; handles good ground but rarely seen on a faster surface.

7/1

9/1

Form: 14125- D

Last run: 241 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Mostly consistent last term, including two wins at Ripon (1m4f, good), and looked a non-stayer over 1m6f on final start; likely to give his running back down in trip, provided this reappearance run isn't needed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(7)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 4

15:38 York

Gibside

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Handles most surfaces and his eight wins include two here, latterly over 2m in 2024; last scored at Catterick (1m4f) off 3lb higher in October and after some lesser efforts this season he was much more competitive when third back there (1m6f) a fortnight ago; contender to step forward again and he's considered.

10/1

3rd

6

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 4

20:23 Catterick

Gibside

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Two course wins, including this race off 8lb lower in 2024 (good to firm); highly tried and not been at his best this season but quite interesting down in grade.

10/1

10th

12

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

Gibside

8st 12lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Strong finish from rear secured the Chester Plate (2m2f, good) last May off 3lb higher and he also won over 1m4f on soft at Catterick in October; needs to leave his four efforts this season a long way behind him, however.

20/1

Form: 52143- D

Last run: 308 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Still has low mileage; ran well in valuable handicap at Haydock (1m6f, soft) when last seen ten months ago; gelded since; novice success last May came over 11.5f on good ground; looks the type to improve further this term and warrants respect, especially if the market signals are positive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

9th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

16:33 Uttoxeter

Valsad

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, 1 length ahead going okay when fell 2 out

4/6

1st

5

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

17:40 Uttoxeter

Valsad

11st 3lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

made all, wandered at early obstacles, went clear after 4th, reduced lead when mistake 3 out, unchallenged

8/15

13th

7

(9)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Valsad

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Better than ever when quite a comfortable winner of a 13-runner race at Southwell (1m4f) four weeks ago; raised 5lb to a clear career-high mark so another improved effort will be required to follow up.

16/1

Form: 4198-7

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner last term and appeared to need her Kempton reappearance run; has failed to beat a rival in two turf attempts, both here (including St Leger); something to prove back in this sphere.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(11)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lizzie Jean

10st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ivan Furtado

took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

2nd

1

(10)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:10 York

Lizzie Jean

10st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

ducked right start, towards rear

5/1

2nd

1

(4)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:45 Chester

Lizzie Jean

10st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

midfield

10/1

Form: 41/2 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced; 1m4f winner on fast ground in 2020; might have followed up at Southwell (AW; back from long absence) two months ago but for hanging badly left; still unexposed; declared 2:05 Goodwood Friday.
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4

(9)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 4

19:25 Doncaster

Mabel Jane

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Stuart Kittow

Very lightly raced; 1m4f winner on fast ground in 2020; might have followed up at Southwell (AW; back from long absence) two months ago but for hanging badly left; still unexposed; declared 2:05 Goodwood Friday.

10/1

8th

5

(5)

5th May 2023

Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:05 Goodwood

Mabel Jane

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

50/1

2nd

1

(4)

7th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mabel Jane

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Stuart Kittow

travelled strongly, prominent

12/1

7/1

Form: 321-04

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Windsor (1m2f, soft) last October; mixed results (hurdles/Flat) since but ran creditably over 1m4f at Salisbury on Thursday and could be involved granted a similar display.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

V Twelve

10st 4lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Martin Todhunter

Landed a third Flat win when taking Hamilton amateur riders' handicap (1m5f, good) around a year ago; now 2lb lower but he's been soundly beaten on both starts this year (1m4f Catterick handicap, 1m7f Hexham handicap chase) and needs to stage a revival.

10/1

4th

4

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

15:55 Hexham

V Twelve

11st 7lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Martin Todhunter

Hurdle/Flat winner; wasn't at his best on the Flat following a break at Catterick last month but should come on for the run; conditions fine; quite interesting on chase debut.

13/2

Non-runners

Lizzie Jean, Mabel Jane, V Twelve

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Payout
Exacta £27.80
Straight Forecast £25.66
Tricast £80.90
Trifecta £92.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Valsad

NEWMARKET:

Haarar

D Express:

Matchless

Daily Record:

Mabel Jane

POSTDATA:

Billy No Mates

RP RATINGS:

Valsad

TOPSPEED:

Valsad

The Times:

Valsad

Telegraph:

Valsad

The Guardian:

Valsad

Daily Mail:

Valsad

Daily Mirror:

Valsad

The Sun:

Valsad

The Star:

Haarar