July 13 / 15.45 Doncaster

15.45

Good

Aalberts IPS Pegler Xpress EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £3672
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Aalberts IPS Pegler Xpress EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 72

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up on debut effort when second at Nottingham last time; reproduction of that should ensure he goes well once again.
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9th

3

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:08 Pontefract

Hows The Guvnor

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Won on turf as a 2yo for Clive Cox; dual AW winner (1m/7f) for this yard in January but poor last time when the race reportedly came too soon; has been freshened up and might bounce back.

5/1

7th

1

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner in January, when 12lb lower; followed up at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta); went close from this mark when fourth back there (8.5f) on his penultimate start; respectable second at Lingfield latest but if back in the form of that penultimate effort, he'd have strong claims.

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:10 Lingfield (AW)

Hows The Guvnor

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Two Tapeta wins in January, over 1m and 7f, and better form when a close fourth (off this mark) at Wolverhampton 11 days ago (8.6f); the second and third there have both won since and he is a solid contender back down into a Class 6.

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost £48,000 as a yearling and is a half-sister to several winners, notably turf and multiple AW 6f-7f winner Shimmering Dawn; trainer 1-7 with juveniles this season and market likely to guide on debut.
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2nd

12

(11)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Shimmering Moon

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Harry Eustace

held up in rear, steady headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, no match for winner

14/1

3rd
2 (8)
Classy Boy

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
45,000euros yearling who went for £160,000 at the breeze-ups; half-brother to a couple of winners from a mile to 1m4f out of a 1m1f-1m2f winner; trainer strong in the juvenile department and, although he may ideally prefer further, is one to keep an eye on for debut.
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6th

1

(8)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: K R Burke

Won twice this year, over 7.5f at Beverley (soft) and 1m at Carlisle (good); heavy defeats the last twice but he has his sights lowered here with cheekpieces added.

5/1

6th

4

(4)

13th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

17:40 Chester

Classy Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

raced wide, prominent, cajoled along 4f out, lost ground quickly 2f out, soon weakened and lost touch

10/1

9th

11

(10)

13th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 3

19:00 Hamilton

Classy Boy

8st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Two front-running wins this year (7.4f/1m, soft/good) and close third here (8.3f, good to soft) two starts ago; not quite at his best at Redcar most recently but he lost a shoe and remains of interest.

12/1

OUR TIP

33/1

Form:

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on AW on debut and, although he is entitled to come on for the run, he makes no appeal on this first run on turf.
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1st

2

(1)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:30 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Back on form when second in a C&D handicap last month; possibly unsuited by a drop to 6f for the first time in well over two years when seventh at Kempton since; good shout if recapturing the previous C&D form.

3/1

7th

7

(8)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:15 Kempton (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Denis Quinn

Raced over further since handicapping and his sole success came over 1m last May; second of seven at Lingfield last time (7f), well positioned in a race that was steadily run to halfway; on a competitive mark but dropping to 6f is the query.

7/1

2nd

6

(8)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:26 Lingfield (AW)

Cuban Fiesta

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Denis Quinn

Well handicapped on his Newcastle win (1m) last May but he's hard to predict and was beaten 10l at Southwell (7f) last time; that took his record to 1-23 and others are preferred.

12/1

Form: 5

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise following a tardy start on debut (closely matched with the more experienced Alghalib); should come on for the run and this track could suit better; player.
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3rd

4

(2)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Patrick Chamings

Has done his winning, and a lot of his racing, over 7f; didn't get the breaks back down to 6f last time following a fair AW comeback, and he's capable of going well off this mark.

6/1

11th

10

(17)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

The Bitter Moose

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Patrick Chamings

Back to his best with a front-running 7f win at Epsom last August; creditable fourth to Arantes Nascimento on his return to action last month; not much room for manoeuvre off this mark and he is yet to win at 6f.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

The Bitter Moose

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Patrick Chamings

Returned to winning form in emphatic fashion at Epsom (7f, good) last August, but following an 8lb rise he failed to beat a rival in an amateurs' event at Ascot (7f, good to soft) in October; opposable on first start since.

12/1

6th
4 (4)
Fenlander

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a (successful) family the trainer knows well and, although the yard isn't noted for debut juvenile winners, it'll be interesting to see how she goes in the market first-time up.
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1st

7

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Fenlander

8st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Made it 0-16 when well beaten here 16 days ago; however, this was his first attempt at 7f and he was running well over 6f previously (AW/good to firm); might not be far away off a career-low mark back down in trip.

5/1

6th

8

(3)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:25 Leicester

Fenlander

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Remains a maiden but not disgraced when third of six in 6f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; possibilities.

7/1

3rd

6

(6)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

15:45 Yarmouth

Fenlander

9st 0lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Pam Sly

Remains winless but he resumed from four months off with a good second of nine in 6f Southwell handicap 16 days ago; in the mix nudged up 1lb.

9/4

Form: 24 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Caught the eye when dividing subsequent winners at Beverley on debut and, although failing to build on that next time (Carlisle), the race threw up winners; visor on and leading claims.
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10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

Form: 975

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown ability but needs to better everything he's done so far if he's to win this; looks more one for nurseries.
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14th

14

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:52 Redcar

Whatwouldiknow

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Regressive maiden who's come 11lb down the weights this season and goes in a first-time tongue-tie; looks the least likely of his trainer's quartet.

25/1

7th

9

(7)

5th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:50 Beverley

Whatwouldiknow

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Showed signs of a revival when fourth over C&D (good to firm) last month but she failed to back that up at Ripon two weeks ago; mark continues to fall but she's now 0-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

7th

9

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ripon

Whatwouldiknow

9st 2lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

in touch with leaders on outer early, prominent after 1f

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
37,000gns yearling; 185,000euros breeze-up purchase; closely related to 5f-7f AW winner Pockley; no surprise to see him run well on this racecourse debut.
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7th

8

(8)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

19:40 Nottingham

Mr Wonderful

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Chance on his third at Newbury (6f novice) and Newcastle (6f handicap) but has been a weakener in his last two runs and he's up 2f in trip this evening.

33/1

5th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Mr Wonderful

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Of interest on his Newbury third last summer but his finishing effort has lacked punch in two AW handicaps this year; may yet do better back on the grass.

7/1

5th

4

(3)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 4

19:45 Lingfield (AW)

Mr Wonderful

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

raced in third on inner, brief headway against far rail over 1f out, soon lost two places and weakened

7/2

7/2

Form: 4

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran well, despite a slow start at Yarmouth on debut (winner since finished seventh in the Coventry, runner-up won next time); entitled to improve for that run and leading claims.
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3rd

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

17:00 Brighton

Khamsin

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Simcock

Eight-race maiden who showed a return to form when second of ten at Southwell (7f, AW) in April; that's modest form, though, and something to prove back on turf after a two-month break; blinkers worn the last twice removed.

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Khamsin

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

soon led, raced in second after 1f, soon chased clear leader, headway over 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on

6/1

2nd

1

(1)

29th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Khamsin

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

soon led, raced in second after 1f, soon chased clear leader, headway over 2f out, soon switched right and against near rail, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on

6/1

66/1

Form: 08

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Trainer having a good time of it with juveniles this season but this one hasn't done enough on either start to suggest he'll be figuring this time.
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12th

3

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Seahorse Syd

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Ollie Pears

Best with his emphatic win at Carlisle (1m, good) in August but he's not easy to predict and was last of nine at Thirsk last time; still unexposed on AW and has won at this track but he needs to bounce again on this return to Tapeta.

16/1

9th

7

(7)

30th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Seahorse Syd

10st 12lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

Triple winner at up to 1m2f; arrives on the back of a career-best effort, when the ready winner of a 0-55 handicap at Carlisle (1m, good) recently; has been below par next time after his two previous successes but he's a player again after a 5lb rise, provided he can back up his win.

4/1

6

(7)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

19:55 Carlisle

Seahorse Syd

10st 3lb

J: Miss Chelsea Brooks

T: Ollie Pears

Raced freely and looked to go hard enough in front when below market expectations last time; drops back from 1m2f and will likely have plenty of use made of him again.

7/1

10/1

Form: 46 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't improve as anticipated from first to second start but most recent Hamilton form is working out well (first and third have won since) and not difficult to envisage him running well.
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6th

6

(5)

10th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

18:00 Chepstow

Alghalib

8st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard Fahey

Ran poorly last time but his Hamilton sixth (6f, good) has worked out quite well and being gelded could help, as might cheekpieces; note the market on handicap debut.

14/1

12th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

15:45 Doncaster

Alghalib

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard Fahey

held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, lost touch over 1f out

10/1

6th

1

(9)

21st Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

14:55 Hamilton

Alghalib

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

160,000euros yearling; made a respectable start to his career when fourth of seven at Ripon (5f, good to firm; 6-1) a fortnight ago; steps up in trip, which is likely to suit, and his trainer won this race twice in succession (2018 and 2019) in recent times.

5/2

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Payout
Exacta £47.70
Straight Forecast £45.62
Trifecta £314.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

How's The Guvnor

Telegraph:

Mr Wonderful

NEWMARKET:

Khamsin

SPOTLIGHT:

The Bitter Moose

The Star:

Project Geofin

Daily Mail:

Mr Wonderful

Daily Mirror:

Mr Wonderful

Daily Record:

Mr Wonderful

POSTDATA:

How's The Guvnor

LAMBOURN:

How's The Guvnor

D Express:

How's The Guvnor

The Sun:

How's The Guvnor

The Times:

Khamsin

The Guardian:

The Bitter Moose