August 19 / 15.05 Doncaster

15.05

Good To Firm

Eco-Power Group Handicap

  • Prize money: £5566.32
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Eco-Power Group Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 31-40

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a three-runner Carlisle novice (1m1f, good to firm) last August; has offered very little in either handicap (soft/good to soft) and some quirks haven't gone unnoticed; had wind surgery.
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7th

6

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Invisible Friend

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Best form when front-running third of 11 in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last November on penultimate start, but Estrange took her measure in no uncertain style; has left Kevin Ryan (same owners) and needs improvement but she is worth a crack at 1m4f.

22/1

6

(5)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 1

14:58 Haydock

Invisible Friend

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Best form when front-running third of 11 in Listed race at Doncaster (1m2f, soft) last November on penultimate start, but Estrange took her measure in no uncertain style; has left Kevin Ryan (same owners) and needs improvement but she is worth a crack at 1m4f.

22/1

3rd

5

(11)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 1

15:10 Doncaster

Invisible Friend

9st 4lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

led, headed inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

33/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 212147 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went up in the weights following a good spell in early summer and has never won a handicap off a mark this high; ran miserably last time.
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2nd

1

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 4

15:40 Brighton

Lexington Knight

10st 3lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Won this 12 months ago and returns on a hat-trick after another course win (made all) and a success at Salisbury that looked unlikely until he picked up late on; might travel sweeter back at this track and can cope with this mark.

3/1

1st

3

(2)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 5y

Class 4

19:50 Salisbury

Lexington Knight

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Returned from three-month break with front-running win at Brighton (1m4f, good) in May and will be fine on the faster surface here but he's probably not quite as good as he was; younger rivals appeal more.

11/4

1

(3)

30th May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

16:05 Brighton

Lexington Knight

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Richard Hannon

Ordinary form on the AW during the winter but he is 5lb lower than when winning over C&D (good to firm) last August; off since February but he's respected back here on this return.

13/2

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 4-8564

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut after five defeats and didn't get the run of things when a close fourth at Bath in July (1m, good; first-time hood); should stay this far.
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3rd

11

(1)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Sealine

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Makes handicap debut after five defeats and didn't get the run of things when a close fourth at Bath in July (1m, good; first-time hood); should stay this far.

7/2

4th

5

(1)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Bath

Sealine

9st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Has been generally progressive in his four starts and he kept on well when a 4l sixth of 15 at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last month; that was an eyecatching effort in a good maiden and he's a big player if he can take another step forward; hood added.

7/2

6th

9

(2)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:40 Nottingham

Sealine

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

dwelt start

4/1

14/1

Form: 5-8030 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
The latest of two wins last summer came off this mark; goes on any ground but he's really struggled in three of his four runs this season and now tries cheekpieces.
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12th

12

(3)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Molinari

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

Winless since 2024 and this veteran has yet to fire in handicaps over C&D and at Newcastle (1m4f) this summer; others appeal more.

40/1

6th

11

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

14:05 Newcastle (AW)

Molinari

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

The last two of his seven wins were at this track, albeit in 2024; placed twice over 1m2f here in a mixed campaign last autumn/winter; well beaten at 25-1 five weeks ago, a run which he may have needed after six months off and he's now back to his last winning mark, but this race looks too hot.

20/1

8th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Molinari

8st 12lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Martin Todhunter

In fairly good form on AW at Newcastle towards end of last year, making the frame over 1m2f on three of his last four appearances, but has fitness to prove after six-month absence.

25/1

25/1

Form: /3800-

Last run: 316 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a Thirsk novice (1m, good to firm) for Roger Varian in June 2021 but he's had only six runs since and has been disappointing; needs a major turnaround.
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8th

2

(6)

16th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Grant Tuer

took keen hold, prominent, lost position under 2f out, soon no impression

11/2

5th

1

(3)

6th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Triton

10st 0lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Only win was in a Thirsk novice back in June 2021; mixed form since; recent efforts not particularly inspiring; others stronger.

13/2

9th

4

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

King Triton

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

Lost his way during a limited campaign last year and has gone backwards this season, each time from the front; has it to prove on Tapeta debut.

10/1

Form: 385537 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seemingly suited by good or quicker so that's a concern with rain forecast; never figured on good to soft at Chepstow latest.
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7

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

14:30 Pontefract

Highwaygrey

10st 9lb

J: Mrs Emily Roberts

T: Tim Easterby

Needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best and it's not worked out for him this season, including in three races at Pontefract where he has a good record; continues to creep down the weights.

11/2

4th

4

(5)

15th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

15:30 Beverley

Highwaygrey

9st 13lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

9yo who has been a grand servant to the yard with nine wins but he's not so good as he once was; needs to be delivered late off a strong pace to be at his best; now on a career-low mark and others preferred.

10/1

Form: 0-3184 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Found to be coughing after a heavy defeat on AW before finishing a never-dangerous fourth from well off the pace at York (1m2f, good to soft); generally progressive and worth considering.
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6th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

14:17 Newcastle (AW)

Shimmering Sands

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Took advantage of a reduced mark when bagging his first two starts of the term (Pontefract; 1m2f, good) but couldn't complete the hat-trick when last of three at Newmarket four weeks ago; 0-6 on the AW.

11/2

3rd

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Newmarket (July)

Shimmering Sands

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five victories have come over a stiff 1m2f so he has that in his favour, including two round Pontefract in June; never won off a mark this high, though, and an 8lb rise for a wide-margin success in an amateurs' handicap last time will test him.

4/1

10/1

Form: 1634-8 C

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won small-field handicaps over 1m2f and 1m4f on good to firm last summer, one of them here; ground was soft when quiet on return and significant rain would count against him (handles good to soft).
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5th

1

(6)

26th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 6

15:45 Catterick

Animato

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Donald McCain

His last two wins were over 2m and back in early 2024; comfortably held on the Flat and over hurdles in his last four starts; others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Animato

11st 11lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more.

10/1

14/1

Form: 10-075

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Haydock last season before finishing tailed off in a Group 2; hasn't been that competitive in any of her three handicaps this season (1m-1m2f) and others are safer.
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5th

7

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:08 Downpatrick

Leitzel

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: S McParlan

Flat winner is now 0-12 hurdling, couple of poor runs at Down Royal earlier in the year for this yard; hard to fancy.

16/1

13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

OUR TIP
10th
3 (6)

20/1

Form: 3210-9 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f in France last October; left Godolphin for £40,000 in March and was well held on AW return (stable debut); this trip is probably a better fit than 1m but has questions to answer now.
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16/1

Form: 60-727

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Up and down since making a successful handicap debut at Salisbury last summer (1m, good to firm; four ran); revived in a visor two runs back but that aid now left off and cheekpieces didn't work wonders when tried once before; rain would cast further doubts.
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11th

7

(8)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

15:05 Doncaster

Rogue Rocket

9st 11lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Tom Clover

Up and down since making a successful handicap debut at Salisbury last summer (1m, good to firm; four ran); revived in a visor two runs back but that aid now left off and cheekpieces didn't work wonders when tried once before; rain would cast further doubts.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2023

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

16:10 Windsor

Rogue Rocket

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

Won four-runner race at Sandown (1m, good to firm) one year ago on handicap debut; three modest shows before creditable second in three-runner race at Salisbury (1m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago with first-time visor; manner of that encourages this move up in trip, on a competitive mark.

10/1

2nd

3

(2)

18th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

17:10 Salisbury

Rogue Rocket

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Clover

raced in third, hit rail after 3f, outpaced and pushed along 2f out, ridden and went second 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

15/2

Form: 691-03

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
AW novice winner last winter; needed blinkers (now missing) to return to form when third in a 1m handicap at Southwell (AW), since when he's left Ralph Beckett for 27,000gns; goes over a new trip here and should win races for his new yard.
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12th

7

(9)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

His two efforts on the AW stand head and shoulders above his six starts on turf, winning here (8.6f) 11 months ago and finishing third of ten at Southwell (1m, Tapeta) in June; possibilities.

20/1

18

23rd Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

16:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Come Together

9st 0lb

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

11th

13

(3)

28th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:18 Newmarket

Come Together

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Lightly raced 3yo who won 8.6f AW novice last November and drops back in trip on his third outing for this yard; however, he's hard to fancy based on what he's shown the last twice (1m2f/1m3f).

40/1

25/1

Form: 2-2645

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Close up on her handicap debut/reappearance (1m2f, soft) in April before out of her depth in a Listed race; has fared no better back in handicap company, latterly on her debut for this yard.
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9th

2

(8)

6th Jan 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Fantizzy

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Charlie Wallis

Runner-up on handicap debut at Nottingham (1m2f) last April but struggled since and was beaten 12l on stable debut at Chelmsford (1m2f) last month; mark is tumbling but now 0-10 and has a lot to prove; cheekpieces added.

33/1

12th

7

(7)

7th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Fantizzy

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Charlie Wallis

prominent

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £67.40
Straight Forecast £46.74
Tricast £143.70
Trifecta £281.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Highwaygrey

SPOTLIGHT:

Shimmering Sands

TOPSPEED:

Animato

NEWMARKET:

Invisible Friend

The Star:

Lexington Knight

Daily Mail:

Shimmering Sands

Daily Mirror:

Shimmering Sands

Daily Record:

Shimmering Sands

The Times:

Animato

Telegraph:

Animato

POSTDATA:

Highwaygrey

The Guardian:

Highwaygrey

D Express:

Highwaygrey

The Sun:

Highwaygrey