July 07 / 14.20 Doncaster

14.20

Good

Luke Normanton Takepayments Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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Luke Normanton Takepayments Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 553-71 D

Last run: 142 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-15 in Ireland for Darren Bunyan, the wins gained over 1m/10.7f on Dundalk AW, latest in February when last seen; sold for 25,000gns since; well treated off lower turf mark if remaining in similar form (heed the market signals).
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(9)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

10st 1lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

towards rear

11/4

1st

1

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Three-time Dundalk winner who left behind a couple of below-par efforts back to Polytrack over C&D last week, when losing out on the nod from a wide stall; another furlong is perhaps optimal but a strongly run race over this trip is fine.

5/1

2nd

5

(11)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Elzaam Blue

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Jamie Osborne

Good record on AW at Dundalk when trained in Ireland; made successful stable debut at Doncaster but below that level since; this would be easier than of late but he's drawn wide and others appeal more.

16/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 31-862

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Sole success came over 1m2f on good ground in spring 2022; back to form at Newbury (7f, good to firm) ten days ago, going down by only a head; looks a major contender off same mark back up in trip; due to rise 2lb in weights from tomorrow.
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No Results Found
3rd
11 (11)
Hostelry

13/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 521323 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has a modest strike-rate but her consistent 2023 form includes an Ayr win in May; close third in fillies' handicap over C&D (good) last Friday and holds solid claims off same mark; due to go up 1lb from tomorrow; wears first-time headgear.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(4)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Multiple winner, including C&D, and she's dropped a long way in the weights; latest fourth of 14 over C&D was a welcome return to form and the form is working out well; one to take seriously with Kaiya Fraser back on board.

4/1

4th

3

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ruth Carr

Ten-time turf winner who is well treated on her best form last year, but she's been quiet in three runs this season and latest was over C&D (well-held sixth) last Saturday; one of two runners for yard and she needs to raise her game.

16/1

6th

3

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:52 Beverley

Hostelry

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Couple of duck eggs this term leave a doubt over her current form; however, gained one of her five wins in 2025 over this C&D and she holds a good chance off current mark provided a resurgence materialises; runner-up in this race 12 months ago.

8/1

Form: 7159-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
1m winner in May 2022; ran creditably at Redcar (1m, good) two weeks ago when back from 12-month absence and having first run for David Griffiths; now upped in grade and takes on some well-treated rivals.
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7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

Arrives at the top of his game, scoring twice over 1m here before a good second of 12 in 8.5f Wolverhampton handicap 12 days ago; firmly in the picture off the same mark.

9/2

7th

7

(6)

1st May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:45 Southwell (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 5lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

led early, headed and prominent soon after start, took keen hold and dropped to midfield after 2f

9/2

2nd

1

(11)

19th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Billy McGarry

9st 11lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Michael Herrington

C&D winner just under a year ago and comes into this on a hat-trick after two wins at Southwell (1m, Tapeta), the latest a narrow success under Andrea Pinna 11 days ago; up another 2lb and although his wide draw isn't ideal, he has to be respected in his current mood.

7/2

9/1

Form: 8-6732 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins on Tapeta; 0-7 on turf but posted encouraging efforts over 1m at Wetherby (close third) and Carlisle (second, albeit no match for winner) the last twice; each-way possibilities off same mark.
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6th

5

(1)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:56 Beverley

Cloch Nua

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Tapeta specialist who returned from a short break with an eye-catching third at Newcastle (1m) two weeks ago; has claims if he can back that up, but he's 0-11 on turf and has had only one run in this sphere in his last 14 starts; mixed messages.

8/1

3rd

2

(3)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 including three over C&D; down to a handy mark again but he generally struggled during the winter and was beaten 11l at Wolverhampton (7f) last time; has something to prove after a short break and he needs a major revival back up in trip.

7/1

6th

8

(9)

3rd Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cloch Nua

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

Four wins in the early part of 2025 (7f and 1m); down to a handy mark again and his penultimate effort was a step back in the right direction; disappointed 12 days ago (slowly away) but a revival isn't out of the question.

12/1

7/2

Form: -33052 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored twice over 1m (good/good to firm) last August; ran well in first-time visor at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm; close second) ten days ago and holds strong claims off same mark in the retained headgear; future mark 3lb higher.
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6th

2

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Ravenglass

9st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

His form can be up and down and he failed to shine at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last time; however, prior to that he was a promising fourth on his reappearance there (7f, AW), and he won off this mark at Chepstow (7f, good) last May; capable if bouncing back to form.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual course winner (7f/8.6f) who was returning from six months off when beaten 2l into fourth of eight behind Bad Habits over here 17 days ago; could fare better in returning blinkers this time.

10/1

4th

1

(5)

21st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Ravenglass

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

Two course wins, including when running on well over this trip (Class 6 classified; 9-4 favourite) last March; now rated 1lb lower than when fourth over C&D (25-1) last October; market should guide on seasonal return.

4/1

Form: 9-3053 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record is 1-9, the win gained on AW; returned to form at Salisbury (1m, good to firm; finished third) last week and, having met traffic issues, that effort needs marking up a touch; enters calculations off same mark.
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7th

10

(1)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Fariba

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

7/1

3rd

1

(2)

28th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Salisbury

Fariba

9st 9lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

took keen hold, led, headed and prominent after 1f, waiting for room on inner from over 2f out, not clear run under 2f out, switched left and in the clear over 1f out, kept on well and went third towards finish

8/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Fariba

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Sole 2yo win came on AW and ran respectably in that sphere on reappearance; well held at Newmarket last time, taking turf record to 0-4; others are more appealing.

8/1

Form: 0-9737 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Disappointing in similar event over C&D last week, having shown signs of a return to form the time before; won the Leger Legends race here (good) last September and remains well treated if back to that level.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

5th

3

(1)

12th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Newcastle (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on

10/1

8th

5

(8)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Absolute Dream

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

C&D scorer didn't enjoy the best of runs when a solid fifth of ten in 6f Newcastle handicap 13 days ago; he merits serious consideration off a 1lb lower mark.

13/2

Form: -25664

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
The only maiden in the field, being 0-9; went close at Lingfield (1m, AW) on seasonal debut but has failed to build on that effort; chance partly depends on how well she responds to change of headgear.
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7th

3

(2)

31st Jul 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield

Butterfly Effect

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: George Scott

Good second in 1m handicap on the Polytrack here in April; has failed to match that form since and record is now 0-10.

12/1

9th

12

(13)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Butterfly Effect

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: George Scott

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

4th

4

(4)

9th Jun 2023

Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:48 Bath

Butterfly Effect

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: George Scott

Eight-race maiden; blinkered on last two outings and was not quite at her best form, which is on AW but first and latest starts have been her only attempts on turf; chance on AW form.

9/2

Form: 123587 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Similar profile to Cloch Nua, having recorded both wins on Tapeta; creditable third at Nottingham (1m, soft; turf debut) in April but not in the same form since, most recently back on AW; something to prove.
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No Results Found

Form: 18-966

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Opened his account in Nottingham novice event (1m, good) last July; has something to find on the balance of his subsequent handicap form (1m/1m2f) and a further 2lb drop may not be enough to make a difference.
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6th

4

(3)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Leicester

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: David & Nicola Barron

Big chance on last season's form but he's been struggling this time around; dropping down the weights but soft ground would ask a new question of him and he's usually seen over further.

20/1

10th

10

(1)

26th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:28 Redcar

Willard Creek

9st 3lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won a Nottingham novice last July and he's dropped down the weights this season, but for good reason and he needs to turn things around.

20/1

10th

8

(4)

16th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Willard Creek

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: David & Nicola Barron

in touch with leaders

20/1

Form: 134-38 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-19; doesn't always look straightforward; disappointing favourite at Beverley when last seen 52 days ago; comes with some risk but current mark is workable provided he turns up in top form.
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10th

6

(10)

30th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:15 Pontefract

Simulation Theory

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Has an awkward head carriage but he has still won three times from 7f-1m2f; has not found his best form this season and although he might not face much pressure for the lead here, others look stronger.

20/1

12th

7

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:20 Doncaster

Simulation Theory

9st 10lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led

12/1

8th

6

(1)

16th May 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:10 Beverley

Simulation Theory

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

took keen hold, led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, carried head high and weakened from over 1f out

8/1

Form: 50-118 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
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10th

12

(10)

18th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

13:40 Beverley

Premiership

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Michael Wigham

Won three times last year (all 1m), including when justifying favouritism at Yarmouth on first start for Michael Wigham; mixed fortunes lately and has work to do with Coloane from Pontefract in July, so it's difficult to know what to expect.

16/1

7th

4

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Premiership

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three 1m wins last season and latest was off 7lb higher at Yarmouth; no joy in 2024, but he perked up with an eyecatching third in classified event at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) two weeks ago and has claims if he can build on that.

9/2

3rd

4

(7)

19th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Premiership

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

Three-time winner last season, including over C&D, who's generally struggled this time; is among the lowest rated and could have done with some rain ideally.

16/1

Non-runners

Premiership

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £77.50
Straight Forecast £66.24
Tricast £332.86
Trifecta £478.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ravenglass

NEWMARKET:

Fariba

Telegraph:

Cloch Nua

Daily Mirror:

Night Arc

D Express:

Hostelry

The Times:

Fariba

The Sun:

Cloch Nua

POSTDATA:

Ravenglass

The Guardian:

Ravenglass

Daily Mail:

Ravenglass

The Star:

Ravenglass

Daily Record:

Night Arc