July 07 / 16.05 Doncaster

16.05

Good

Samantha Glendinning Takepayments Handicap

  • Prize money: £16200
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Samantha Glendinning Takepayments Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.10
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 126-39

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Raced only five times; has Listed form over 6f and 5.5f; went too freely in useful 6f handicap at Newmarket most recently; gelded since; may settle better dropped to bare 5f in first-time hood and looks interesting with improvement possible.
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7th

2

(7)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Rogue Lightning

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Clover

Globetrotting gelding whose last win came in Qatar (6f, good) in February 2025 when Washington Heights was second; has run respectably on his two outings this season, fourth in French Group 3 (5f, soft) on latest; should be thereabouts under optimum conditions.

11/2

9th

5

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Rogue Lightning

9st 8lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Tom Clover

Has shown very useful form on home soil and internationally, including a success in Qatar and close second in US Grade 2 this year; below par last time and faces a stiffer assignment on this return to British racing; gained last domestic win in 2023.

40/1

7th

8

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Rogue Lightning

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Tom Clover

Acts on good to firm and good to soft; generally progressive 2023 campaign culminated in close fifth in the Group 1 Abbaye at Longchamp; best effort this term when second to Starlust at York last time; may resume his improvement with hood now reapplied (3-5 in this headgear); interesting.

20/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 227-60 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Well treated on his Listed/Group form last summer; below that level in two runs this term, though didn't fare badly (tenth of 26) in Royal Ascot handicap latest; possibilities in this less demanding scenario.
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9th

16

(3)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Rocket Rodney

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

He wasn't disgraced in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot but Hamilton last time was a backward step; goes without headgear today and stable may hold stronger claims with Seven Questions.

40/1

8th

2

(2)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

18:35 Hamilton

Rocket Rodney

9st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: George Scott

Returned to Britain off a lofty mark having done well in Bahrain this winter; struggled initially but he didn't run badly when seventh of 25 in the Wokingham last month; wouldn't want much more rain.

9/1

7th

15

(13)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Rocket Rodney

9st 5lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Close second in Listed Windsor Castle here as 2yo but well held in the big 5f handicap here last June and his 6f Bahrain win at Christmas didn't go far enough to convince that he's right for this race; others in better form, too, with first-time cheekpieces (retained) no help last time.

50/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 03-931 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Suited by good/firmer; posted a career-best performance at Catterick last month, scoring readily and taking career record to 8-29; has to be feared despite going back up 6lb.
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2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

2

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Drawn a blank this year but he has dropped a long way in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company for the first time; ran okay over C&D last month and the return of cheekpieces will help; considered.

10/1

5th

11

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Ready Freddie Go

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

He's having a mixed season and hasn't looked ready to pounce since a good Ripon run (5f) in July; needs a turnaround but he wasn't far away on his latest C&D start in March and is on a much lower mark now.

25/1

11/4

Form: -53131 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Scored twice on AW in late 2022; has form figures of 3131 since returning to turf, the wins gained on soft/good to soft, latest over 5f at Beverley; improving 5yo who warrants respect, especially if the ground is slow.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

Form: 407036 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Last success came in Bahrain; hasn't scored on home soil since 2021 but ran encouragingly over 6f the last twice while leaving the impression this return to 5f will suit; second off 10lb higher in this race two years ago; in the mix.
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6th

3

(1)

18th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:50 Nottingham

Nomadic Empire

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Defied higher marks twice on home soil in 2021 and won in Bahrain last December; 0-12 this year but posted encouraging efforts the last twice, latest when 1l second at York (soft) last Friday; could well go one better.

5/2

2nd

9

(14)

13th Oct 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:00 York

Nomadic Empire

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Hasn't won in Britain since 2021 but some useful efforts in 2023, including here; needs things to go better at the start than they sometimes do if he's to play a part.

7/1

3rd

6

(4)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Nomadic Empire

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Has drawn a blank this season but he retains a good chunk of ability, running well at Haydock in June off a 5lb higher mark and beaten under 4l in a hot York sprint latest; capable of a big run but slow starts have been a feature the last twice and that sounds a note of caution.

8/1

Form: 0-7048 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on best Irish form; however, has a very unconvincing record for new stable this year and current mark reflects his apparent decline; something to prove.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

Form: 026-50 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Competitively treated on peak form; however, has finished behind Rocket Rodney a few times, most recently at Royal Ascot; seems held by that rival but may perform better at this less taxing level.
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18th

4

(1)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Looking For Lynda

11st 10lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Craig Lidster

Well handicapped on last year's C&D form for Karl Burke but refused to race in April on final outing for that yard and down the field over C&D on recent stable debut, when again awkward at the start; risks attached.

33/1

14th

6

(6)

11th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:07 York

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Beaten 16 times since his C&D win in September 2023; has often run well in defeat, including here, but he put a major black mark on his record at Nottingham in April, belatedly leaving the stalls but downing tools and bucking around immediately afterwards; the combination of a subsequent stable switch/wind surgery/change of headgear could all be beneficial and there's no doubt he has the ability to win a race like this; risky but feared.

10/1

1

(6)

9th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

14:35 Nottingham

Looking For Lynda

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

mounted in chute, refused to race, soon pulled up

5/2

Form: 2-7162 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record is 3-9, the most recent success at Beverley (soft) in May; creditable second in the inaugural 3yo Dash at Epsom (good to firm) last month; may have further progress in her; shortlisted.
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3rd

3

(8)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Beverley

Miss Brazen

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Defied a higher mark over C&D three years ago; modest strike-rate since but regained the winning thread at Nottingham (5f, good) on reappearance and may remain competitive.

11/2

1st

1

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

Miss Brazen

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts when last seen in the autumn but has dipped to 1lb below the mark she defied at Thirsk (5f, good) last summer; well handicapped if reviving after six months off.

10/1

8

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:50 Redcar

Miss Brazen

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Michael & David Easterby

Course winner but she failed to beat a rival in 5f Ripon handicap 20 days ago; others are preferred.

16/1

Form: -08280 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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16th

5

(14)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Wigham

led but pestered

10/1

7th

4

(11)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Haydock

Intrinsic Bond

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Michael Wigham

His form tailed off towards end of last year but he may have benefited from a break and is well handicapped judged on his form last July-September, when he made an excellent start for his new yard; watch the betting.

10/1

4th

3

(3)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:09 Newcastle (AW)

Intrinsic Bond

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Wigham

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

9/2

Non-runners

Intrinsic Bond

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.00
Straight Forecast £33.83
Tricast £199.48
Trifecta £267.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Miss Brazen

RP RATINGS:

Rocket Rodney

The Guardian:

Hiya Maite

POSTDATA:

Ready Freddie Go

The Times:

Rogue Lightning

SPOTLIGHT:

Nomadic Empire

Telegraph:

Miss Brazen

The Sun:

Miss Brazen

Daily Record:

Miss Brazen

NEWMARKET:

Rocket Rodney

The Star:

Rocket Rodney

D Express:

Hiya Maite

Daily Mirror:

Hiya Maite

Daily Mail:

Ready Freddie Go