June 03 / 17.40 Doncaster

17.40

Good

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 6
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £38.50
  • Place: £9.80

Form: 92180- D

Last run: 211 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Hamilton handicap (good to firm) last July on final start for Kevin Ryan; well beaten in two outings for Les Eyre; has plenty to prove on return for a new trainer after seven months off.
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3rd

7

(3)

26th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Crypto Quest

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

in touch with leaders

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 22300-

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed three times last summer but ended 2022 with two disappointing efforts on AW; has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance; also tongue tied first time; others appeal more.
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9th

1

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Newmarket

Musical Mystery

9st 11lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

7f specialist who made all at Doncaster (good to firm) in August and ran just as well when second at Thirsk three weeks later; edging up the weights but again likely to be thereabouts.

6/1

2nd

4

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Thirsk

Musical Mystery

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ed Dunlop

in touch with leaders

5/1

1st

2

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Musical Mystery

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed Dunlop

Brighton winner in May (7f, good); best run since when just over 2l fifth of ten at Ascot last time (7f, good); each-way chance.

7/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 5338-7

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has hinted at ability in his light career and caught the eye when making late headway from the rear to finish seventh of 11 on his 5f Thirsk reappearance a fortnight ago; the return to 6f will suit; interesting contender, particularly if backed.
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8th

1

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Doncaster

Kitaab

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Dual AW winner but he's generally struggled this year and was beaten 10l at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) last month; continues to drop down the weights but he has plenty to prove and is 0-11 on turf.

14/1

11th

14

(12)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Kitaab

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

His last win was in October 2024 and he's been well held in most of his runs this year; on reduced mark but this looks tough back up in grade and others are preferred.

20/1

7th

12

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Kitaab

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Well handicapped on 2024 form; taken a while to find his feet this year after a spell on the sidelines but he retains sufficient ability to play a leading role; will need luck in running back at 5f but suspicion he's ready to run a big race.

8/1

Form: 435-

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise on the second of three outings over 7f (good to firm/good to soft) last summer; related to winners in these colours and possible she can take a step forward now handicapping on her seasonal return; tongue tied first time; worth a second look in the betting.
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5th

11

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Doncaster

Alseeyerthere

8st 11lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Steph Hollinshead

Sole win was at Redcar in June 2023 (7f, good); beaten a nose in same Redcar handicap this year and went down by a short head in a C&D fillies' handicap last time; each-way contender.

3/1

2nd

2

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:00 Doncaster

Alseeyerthere

9st 10lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

towards rear, smooth headway on near side of group 2f out, led 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra and headed towards finish

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Redcar

Alseeyerthere

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Just one win from 13 starts but that came over C&D (good) last June and she's finished placed in two of her three runs this season; on same mark as for her staying-on third at Doncaster (6f, good) last time and she's respected back up in trip.

4/1

Form: /27-84 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has only made the track six times since his successful Lingfield debut (6f, Polytrack) for the Crisfords in November 2020; has shown enough since returning from another absence to suggest he can be very competitive from his reduced mark but he does have to prove his effectiveness on turf (all starts on AW).
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13th

8

(12)

20th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Redcar

Caribbean Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

Had a blip at Thirsk last month but generally reliable and was back on song with a creditable fourth of 12 at Newcastle (6f, AW) last time; this return to soft ground is no problem and his last run at 7f resulted in a strong-finishing second on Tapeta three runs back; shortlisted.

15/2

4th

7

(8)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:02 Newcastle (AW)

Caribbean Sunset

9st 8lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Grant Tuer

prominent

9/2

13th

8

(15)

18th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Thirsk

Caribbean Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Both wins have been over 6f on the AW; has some fair form on turf; good second on first try at this trip at Newcastle last time despite a tardy start (Kats Bob third, Kalganov fifth); a possible.

7/1

Form: 003-90 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Her best efforts have come here, winning a 7f handicap (good) and second over this trip (good to firm) last summer; possible soft ground was against her when well over C&D back on turf five weeks ago.
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12th

8

(2)

13th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

16:20 Nottingham

Shes The Danger

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Prominent racer who blows hot and cold; two Southwell wins (5f/6f) over the winter and when down the field at Doncaster 12 days ago she went without headgear; blinkers return today; capable off this mark.

16/1

8th

6

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

20:20 Doncaster

Shes The Danger

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Her turf win came at this track (7f, good) and she won twice on AW over the winter; not so good the last twice but it wouldn't be a major shock were she to go well.

7/1

5th

3

(1)

14th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Shes The Danger

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

5/1

16/1

Form: 3094-0

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Won off 1lb higher at Catterick (7f, good to firm) for Geoff Harker last summer, but didn't shape with any short-term promise on her Southwell reappearance for her new yard in April.
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12

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Wetherby

Key Look

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

held up in rear, lost action and pulled up soon after start

10/1

6/1

Form: 40-525 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has won just one of her 16 starts but she has returned in reasonable form and can be very competitive from her current mark.
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12

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:10 Doncaster

Madame Fenella

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Derek Shaw

2-34, but ran her best race for a while returned to turf when beaten 2l into third of ten behind Raft Up over C&D (good) last month; 7lb better off so each-way claims if stepping forward from that.

14/1

8

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:00 Doncaster

Madame Fenella

8st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Holds weak claims on 2025 AW form and hasn't raced on turf for nearly two years; 0-9 in this sphere; others preferred.

20/1

6th

8

(2)

27th May 2025

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Madame Fenella

8st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Derek Shaw

Hold-up performer who should get the strong pace she needs but not in much form lately and a record of 2-32 doesn't inspire confidence.

25/1

Form: 418515 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has won twice over 6f at Newcastle this year; not disgraced in a Class 5 there last time; only 3-54 on turf but two of the wins came here; not discounted.
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9

(5)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran who is a multiple course winner and perhaps needed latest run (back from layoff); losing sequence is mounting up, however.

12/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Veteran winner of 11 races here, mostly over this trip; hasn't got his nose in front for 15 months but was placed over C&D when just 1lb lower earlier in the year; not ruled out.

7/1

9th

4

(11)

2nd May 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

took keen hold, prominent, not clear run over 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 290-44 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
This half-sister to Winter Power let favourite backers down when a well-held fourth of six fitted with blinkers at Nottingham (6f, heavy) 22 days ago, but prior to that she'd finished an encouraging fourth over C&D (soft) and that form worked out; fine on a quicker surface; given another chance with the headgear quickly discarded.
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10th

6

(11)

3rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

17:40 Doncaster

Close Quarters

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John Quinn

This half-sister to Winter Power let favourite backers down when a well-held fourth of six fitted with blinkers at Nottingham (6f, heavy) 22 days ago, but prior to that she'd finished an encouraging fourth over C&D (soft) and that form worked out; fine on a quicker surface; given another chance with the headgear quickly discarded.

9/4

4th

1

(6)

12th May 2023

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

20:40 Nottingham

Close Quarters

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: John Quinn

took keen hold, in rear but in touch with leaders, drifted right and ridden towards near side over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, went fourth final 110yds

3/1

4th

6

(14)

29th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Close Quarters

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Quinn

in touch with leaders

10/1

25/1

Form: 08-990

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Went close off a 14lb higher mark over 7f at Haydock (good to soft) a year ago but very little to shout about in his seven subsequent runs, especially this season; remains to be seen if the drop to sprinting helps.
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7th

3

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three of wins have been at this track (two over C&D) but the latest was over two years ago; reported to have finished lame when a respectable fifth here 46 days ago; often slowly away but he holds each-way claims.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Brunello Breeze

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

All three wins have come at Newcastle but the latest was nearly two years ago; usually blows the start and not sure he is in the form required to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

8

(3)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 5f 16y

Class 5

17:45 Hamilton

Brunello Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Third at Haydock in May on final run for Tom Tate and he's of interest on that form; didn't run badly when sixth of seven at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) a fortnight ago on second stable start but needs something extra.

20/1

Form: 589-05 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when successful over 6f at Nottingham (good) for Rebecca Menzies last summer, but his form dipped last autumn and he's fared no better in two comeback outings for Lisa Williamson.
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4th

13

(3)

11th Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:10 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Nine-time winner; yet to find his best form in three runs for his new yard but last time was more encouraging and this represents a drop in grade; revival not out of the question.

9/2

4th

8

(6)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:00 Thirsk

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Adrian Nicholls

Arrives out of sorts, tried without headgear when only seventh of ten in 6f Hamilton handicap eight days ago; others appeal more.

16/1

7th

3

(11)

20th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Somewhere Secret

9st 6lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Adrian Nicholls

Very well treated on form as recent as last July but this 9yo struggled this season on his three runs for Lisa Williamson and it was the same story at Carlisle 12 days ago on his first start for Adrian Nicholls.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £464.70
Straight Forecast £499.72
Tricast £2178.07
Trifecta £3770.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Close Quarters

POSTDATA:

Madame Fenella

RP RATINGS:

Caribbean Sunset

The Times:

Kitaab

Daily Mail:

Athollblair Boy

Telegraph:

Close Quarters

D Express:

Close Quarters

Daily Mirror:

Close Quarters

Daily Record:

Close Quarters

The Sun:

Madame Fenella

The Star:

Madame Fenella

The Guardian:

Caribbean Sunset