June 02 / 20.15 Doncaster

20.15

Good

Weston Park Cancer Support On 01145533330 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Weston Park Cancer Support On 01145533330 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 155-62

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Had shown better form on the AW than on turf in his first four starts, but showed he could act on grass when narrowly beaten by a stablemate of Bravura at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm) 11 days ago; due to go up 3lb for that and a major player; stable also runs Sea Master.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Pontefract

Bulldog Spirit

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Charlie Johnston

Disappointing at Haydock (11.6f, good) recently after two-month break and unproven on slow ground; however, he's on a competitive mark on this season's best form and it will be no surprise if this 3yo bounces back.

7/1

5th

7

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 3f 140y

Class 4

13:30 Haydock

Bulldog Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Charlie Johnston

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in June and bumped into well-treated winner when second of three at Goodwood (1m4f, good to firm) next time; 1m6f appeared to stretch him here two months ago and this 3yo could have a part to play now back down in trip for last year's winning yard.

5/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 9-323

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Showed progressive form in his first three starts on the AW, his second of five at Kempton (1m3f) in March since being advertised by the winner, but he found it all too much when a tailed-off last of three on turf/handicap debut at Leicester (1m4f, heavy) in April; shouldn't be judged too harshly on that and no surprise to see him bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(6)

6th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Another Run

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

in touch with leaders, outpaced 2f out, rallied from over 1f out, kept on

13/2

2nd

4

(4)

12th Aug 2023

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

18:45 Lingfield

Another Run

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Andrew Balding

in rear, going easily but still plenty to do 3f out, shaken up when stumbled over 1f out, kept on well and went second final 110yds, nearest finish

4/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Sandown

Another Run

8st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Four minor honours from his six starts, notably when beaten a neck at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on penultimate outing in his only handicap; not so good trying 1m6f in a Goodwood maiden on latest start; trainer won the last three runnings of this race.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 16

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7-2 when narrowly beating a subsequent winner on her Kempton debut (1m3f, AW) in April, but held under her penalty in a Lingfield novice (1m4f, AW) 15 days later; something to prove under top weight on handicap/turf debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(4)

15th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Flower Of Dubai

8st 13lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Both wins have come on the AW but she's as effective on turf and perhaps failed to stay the 2m last time at Goodwood; remains of interest after only seven runs; unraced on ground softer than good.

6/1

3rd

5

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

18:05 Goodwood

Flower Of Dubai

9st 3lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

raced in fourth, went third and going easily over 2f out, keeping on over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds

5/2

4th

6

(5)

21st Jul 2023

Good

1m 5f 61y

Class 3

16:10 Newbury

Flower Of Dubai

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive filly who has form figures of 312 since handicapping, clear second in valuable contest at Haydock (1m6f, good to firm) most recently; both wins on AW but she looks well up to winning on turf; big player despite 6lb rise.

3/1

Form: 6-26

Last run: 122 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Three starts on the AW during the winter, showing ability when beaten less than a length into second of 12 behind a subsequent winner Lingfield (1m) in January; bred to really come into his own over middle-distances, though, and a major player upped in trip on handicap/turf debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(10)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Bravura

9st 7lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Comfortably held in two small-field handicaps (1m4f/1m5f) when favourite for both; has dropped only 3lb for his troubles but drops back in distance and perhaps the AW is more his scene (went close in a Polytrack maiden).

5/1

4th

4

(3)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 5f 11y

Class 5

17:40 Bath

Bravura

9st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

raced in third, shaken up from over 3f out, lost ground from over 1f out, lost third inside final 110yds

2/1

4th

3

(3)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:15 Doncaster

Bravura

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Three starts on the AW during the winter, showing ability when beaten less than a length into second of 12 behind a subsequent winner Lingfield (1m) in January; bred to really come into his own over middle-distances, though, and a major player upped in trip on handicap/turf debut.

2/1

25/1

Form: 5477-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hinted at ability in his first three starts last year, but hasn't continued his progress into handicaps as might have been hoped, finishing well beaten on his first outing since being gelded at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) last month; bred to stay well so the longer trip should suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

10th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

14:33 Fontwell

Two Past Eight

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Fair Flat-racer who made winning hurdle debut at Aintree (2m, good) in June and chased home a next-time-out winner at Stratford (2m, good) the following month; switches back to this code after going very close in first-time cheekpieces (retained) on the Flat four weeks ago; obvious contender.

6/5

2nd

12

(9)

14th Aug 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:00 Kempton (AW)

Two Past Eight

9st 0lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Alan King

led

14/1

2nd

1

16th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Two Past Eight

11st 7lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

in touch with leaders, slow jump 1st

13/8

Form: 435-8

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in three starts over 7f/1m last year, but having been gelded and undergone wind surgery ran poorly on his handicap bow at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) in April; longer trip should suit, but needs a resurgence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

29th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Newmarket (July)

Sea Master

9st 2lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Johnston

Has failed to shine this year in his first two handicaps and he's hard to fancy on that evidence; however, stable's horses can bounce back to form from out of the blue and he showed ability last year; not discounted.

7/1

6th

6

(4)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

20:15 Doncaster

Sea Master

9st 7lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

Showed ability in three starts over 7f/1m last year, but having been gelded and undergone wind surgery ran poorly on his handicap bow at Beverley (1m2f, good to soft) in April; longer trip should suit, but needs a resurgence.

10/1

8th

1

(4)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Sea Master

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Charlie Johnston

Similar form when taking minor honours in two 7.4f maidens here (good to firm/good) before faring less well on soft at Nottingham; connections clearly not fazed by going again on soft and he's stoutly bred; has been gelded and undergone a wind op.

9/2

Form: 62-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Built on his debut when second of six at Pontefract (1m2f, good to soft) last October and was gelded soon afterwards; lack of a recent run may have been a bigger issue than a lack of stamina when well held on his Haydock return (11.6f, good) in April and open to improvement now switched to a handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(9)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

20:05 Musselburgh

Sutue Alshams

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold, led, ridden and headed under 2f out, rallied and led again inside final furlong, kept on well, won going away

10/1

8th

15

(7)

1st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 17y

Class 5

15:35 Yarmouth

Sutue Alshams

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

took keen hold

10/1

3rd

3

(7)

19th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

15:50 Carlisle

Sutue Alshams

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Standout effort was his second in a 1m2f novice at Pontefract (good to soft); hasn't looked a thorough stayer over 1m3f/1m4f this season.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £18.10
Straight Forecast £22.38
Trifecta £106.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bravura

RP RATINGS:

Bulldog Spirit

The Times:

Another Run

Daily Mail:

Sutue Alshams

Telegraph:

Another Run

The Guardian:

Another Run

NEWMARKET:

Bravura

D Express:

Bravura

Daily Mirror:

Bravura

Daily Record:

Bravura

POSTDATA:

Bulldog Spirit

The Sun:

Bulldog Spirit

The Star:

Bulldog Spirit