July 27 / 16.45 Doncaster

16.45

Soft

50 Days Until The St Leger Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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50 Days Until The St Leger Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/11 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 116211 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Winner of four of his last six starts including a convincing success at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) seven days ago; 1lb well in under his penalty and holds strong claims once again; has won on good to soft, unraced on soft.
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3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

3

28th May 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:10 Cartmel

Golden Maverick

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jamie Snowden

Rewarded determined ride when keeping on strongly from poor position to lead on the post at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; visored) in February but again raced lazily at Stratford (2m, good to soft; first-time blinkers) in March, where he was beaten before final-flight fall; worth a go over this longer trip but it's hard to predict the extent to which he'll warm to the task; visor refitted.

11/2

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Golden Maverick

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Jamie Snowden

raced lazily at times, prominent, hit 3rd, reminder before 4 out, lost ground on turn before last, weakening when fell last

4/1

11/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 3220

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Placed in her first three starts including when runner-up in maidens at Ripon (9.7f, good) and Hamilton (1m1f, good to soft), but ended up well beaten on handicap debut at York (1m, good to soft) 13 days ago; return to further may help, but she does need to resume her progress.
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1st

2

(3)

4th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:30 Chester

Bosc Girl

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Ended last season with string of good efforts in 1m2f handicaps but made low-key reappearance in June and is now 0-11; that latest outing might have brought her on but others appeal more all the same.

8/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 4

16:17 Beverley

Bosc Girl

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

bit short of room soon after start, always behind

5/1

3rd

15

(1)

14th Oct 2023

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:45 York

Bosc Girl

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Richard Fahey

towards rear, midfield after 2f

10/1

7/2

Form: 231441 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Took him 12 attempts to get off the mark, but has won two of his last four including at Haydock (1m2f, good) this month; 3lb higher and relatively exposed for a 3yo after 15 starts, but he seemed to improve for the step up in trip last time so may have a bit more to offer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

9th

3

(9)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Just 2-31 but had dropped in the weights and undergone wind surgery before finishing a creditable third of ten at Newcastle (1m, Tapeta) in December; each-way claims if backing it up.

9/2

3rd

4

(10)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Leap Year Lad

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

He's been disappointing since July and has undergone wind surgery since finishing seventh here (1m2f) last month; drops in trip/grade and a market check looks prudent.

10/1

Form: 446

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
By far the best of his first three starts last month came when fourth of nine at Thirsk (1m, soft), but he ran poorly at Beverley (7f, good to firm) last time; return to a softer surface and longer trip may help on handicap debut, but a few of his rivals are more convincing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(5)

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Hondo

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Lucinda Russell

4yo maiden who looks well treated on bits of form; trailed home last of seven at Hamilton (1m3f) on stable/seasonal debut, however, and needs to leave that effort well behind.

16/1

5

(6)

19th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

15:30 Hamilton

Hondo

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Bought for 12,500gns out of Roger Fell's yard in October; showed some promise last term, notably when second in a Catterick novice in August (1m4f, good to soft); could go well on stable/seasonal debut.

11/2

5th

3

(1)

24th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:10 Hamilton

Hondo

9st 8lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

Six-race maiden; has performed respectably at 1m-1m4f a few times this season; lesser effort over 1m6f most recently; not progressing thus far but has possibilities if taking well to first-time headgear.

7/1

Form: 066V

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hooded all starts, finishing well held in three novices over 6f/1m on turf/AW; enough stamina on the dam's side to suggest the longer trip should be within range on handicap debut; market confidence would make him especially interesting.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

27th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Mathematician

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Showed marked improvement to come good at the fifth attempt in a Newcastle handicap (1m2f, AW) last month; bettered that when going close at York (10.5f, good) recently; up another 2lb and should again be thereabouts.

11/4

2nd

13

(4)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Mathematician

8st 11lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Varian

Soft ground probably not ideal when behind Bosc Girl at Doncaster but the hood was left off for the first time at Newcastle and he won narrowly under a positive ride; only 3lb higher and there's scope for further improvement.

100/30

1st

8

(4)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

Mathematician

9st 7lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Roger Varian

prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final 110yds, always doing enough

9/2

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 318257 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 5f-1m2f in France; gelded before joining this yard and out of the frame in both outings in this country, albeit not beaten far at Ayr (1m2f, good to soft) ten days ago; has had a lot of racing for a 3yo (30 starts) and more is needed from the same mark.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Worcester

Mandega

10st 10lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Fair Flat-racer who has made the frame on all five hurdling starts, most recently when close third at Cartmel (2m1f, soft) in May; that form isn't anything out of the ordinary but, nevertheless, he has each-way claims again.

4/1

7th

5

(2)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Nottingham

Mandega

9st 10lb

J: Dominique Van Der Kraats

T: Micky Hammond

Ran creditably last month at Doncaster (1m4f) and Cartmel (2m1f novice hurdle); not far away on that evidence but others are preferred for the win.

11/2

6/1

Form: 0-8461

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the eighth attempt when making all and just holding on at Hamilton (1m3f, soft) 12 days ago; appeared to improve for the stiffer test, so it remains to be seen if dropping a furlong is in his favour and more is needed in any case off 4lb higher.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 6

17:08 Ayr

Lunacy

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Dual 1m3f winner on soft; stays 16.5f; not ruled out of the prize-money but will have to raise the bar to win this; ideally wants rain.

10/1

4th

9

(5)

2nd Oct 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:23 Catterick

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Iain Jardine

1m3f winner; stays 16.5f; performing to a consistent level for the most part of late but has not got close to winning; not ruled out each-way.

8/1

3rd

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

Lunacy

9st 1lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Losing run up to 13, but not disgraced in finishing fourth in his last three starts over 1m2f-1m4f on turf; attempts this far for the first time, but each-way claims if seeing it out.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.20
Straight Forecast £22.55
Trifecta £71.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Maverick

RP RATINGS:

Bosc Girl

The Times:

Lunacy

The Guardian:

Leap Year Lad

Daily Mirror:

Bosc Girl

The Star:

Lunacy

POSTDATA:

Golden Maverick

Telegraph:

Golden Maverick

Daily Mail:

Golden Maverick

D Express:

Golden Maverick

The Sun:

Golden Maverick

Daily Record:

Golden Maverick