August 19 / 16.15 Doncaster

16.15

Good To Firm

Custom Chairs By KC Sofas Handicap

  • Prize money: £9936
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Custom Chairs By KC Sofas Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -00843 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two wins as a 2yo; slow start to this campaign but he's back on the right path now and he wasn't beaten far at Haydock six weeks ago (5f, good to firm; strong form); below par in his one run on slower than good.
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13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

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6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 763600 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Speedy front-runner; two good runs at York in May; less convincing the last twice (ground a valid excuse last time) but he's 6lb lower than for his third at the Dante meeting; likely to be winning soon but the prospect of rain tempers enthusiasm.
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6th

1

(5)

4th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

Record of 4-22 on AW; no win since 2023 but has consistent handicap form this winter, going close on a few occasions, and faced a stiff task at Listed level last time; fighting chance off current mark.

9/2

9th

2

(7)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 1

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Bedford Flyer

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Appleby

mounted in chute and taken down early, prominent, in touch with leaders after 1f, weakened over 1f out

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 716289 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Beverley winner in May and ran well when second to Tatterstall off her revised mark at Epsom on Derby day; below par the last twice though.
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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

Form: 211017 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
The winner of three of his six starts, notably the Palace Of Holyroodhouse Handicap at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) where he pulled clear with one other; that race has thrown up winners but not sure it was a vintage renewal; disappointed back at Ascot three weeks ago; drops in grade and still not fully exposed.
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3rd

10

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

17:40 Windsor

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Robert Cowell

Won three 5f handicaps in 2025; continued to run well on his first three starts this year but he didn't really fire behind a stablemate at Goodwood (5f, good) last time; that took his losing run up to ten and he needs to get back near his best.

15/2

4th

11

(10)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Robert Cowell

Notched three 5f handicaps in 2025 and he has continued in decent form this season, fifth of 14 at Musselburgh last month; ought to be thereabouts once more off an easing mark.

10/1

5th

8

(2)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Rhythm N Hooves

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Robert Cowell

Prominent racer who won off 2lb lower at Newbury (5f, good to firm) last summer; held his form well without winning on the AW over the winter; no obvious reason why he won't be involved again but one or two of these could be better handicapped.

14/1

Form: -76004 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Welcome signs of a revival when fourth at Musselburgh two weeks ago (5f, good); now 8lb lower than when blitzing his rivals at Haydock last September; handles good to soft, probably not soft.
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8th

4

(8)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Out Louis

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended up dropping right away at Newcastle 13 days ago but that was his first run for five months and he's been dropped another 4lb for his troubles; likely to come good again soon, albeit perhaps in a race with fewer front-runners.

12/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Look Out Louis

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

led, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened inside final furlong

14/1

12th

11

(10)

9th Sep 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Haydock

Look Out Louis

8st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Julie Camacho

Thrived last year, including when blowing his rivals away in the corresponding event off a 9lb higher mark; he hasn't looked the same force this year, including after wind surgery, and connections now change his headgear; this looks a stronger renewal than last year too.

12/1

8/1

Form: 9-0857 CD BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins last summer and he's now 5lb lower than for the second of them; promise at York in May but disappointed here nine weeks ago; stable in good order at present but he's another for whom significant rain might prove troublesome.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 3-9067 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes in October (5f, good); kicked off this season with three low-key runs for Keith Dalgleish but his Hamilton run two weeks ago (stable debut) was much more promising, travelling strongly in rear but unable to pick up on heavy ground; dropped another 3lb; interesting.
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6th

7

(6)

17th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

12:40 Lingfield (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

8st 11lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Not out of it on his best form but consistency isn't his strongest suit; up in class and others appeal more for win purposes.

14/1

14

(9)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Prince Of Pillo

9st 1lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

His C&D win in April came off 5lb higher but little to celebrate since; needs the nine-week break to have revived his fortunes.

20/1

Form: 001718 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Any notion that she was flattered when heading to the far side at Redcar in May (5f, good) was put to bed when she readily saw off seven rivals at Haydock in June; below par latest and might face competition for the lead.
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5th

6

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

17:40 Lingfield (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped in the weights and much more competitive in recent starts, second at Chelmsford and Southwell before finishing third behind Sturlasson back at Southwell two weeks ago; better off at the weights with that rival today but might not reverse the placings.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Darryll Holland

Her losing run goes back more than a year but she's been running well of late and confirmed her liking for this C&D when losing out narrowly to a well-treated rival (pair well clear) last week; solid claims.

11/4

1

(6)

21st Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:07 Southwell (AW)

Grace Angel

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Dropped a long way in the weights this year and she returned to form with a good second at Chelmsford last month (ran without the declared tongue-tie); back up 2lb but still well treated on last season's best; C&D winner; considered.

6/1

16/1

Form: 38-007 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had some smart form last summer, notably an Ascot win (5f, good to firm) off an 8lb higher mark; struggled in three runs this summer and risky, for all this is an ease in grade.
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10th

4

(7)

10th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 2

19:40 Windsor

Mountain Peak

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Dropped a long way in the weights and his Epsom reappearance seven weeks ago was encouraging; could take a good step forward and is respected despite his advancing years.

8/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

14:10 Epsom

Mountain Peak

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Second in the 2022 Dash over C&D off 8lb higher before winning a valuable handicap at Ascot; high in the weights for much of 2023 but he ran well at Ascot on his last two starts; has gone well fresh in the past and he returns with his yard in good form; draw not ideal but lots to like otherwise.

7/1

7/1

Form: 0-1710 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won two of his first three starts this season, notably a good sprint at Epsom on Derby day (5f, good to firm); drawn on the wrong side at Royal Ascot latest; not fully exposed but his best efforts have come on fast ground so rain would be a concern.
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3rd

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Tatterstall

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Prominent racer; well handicapped on his 2024 form but he was only seen twice last year and finished down the field on both occasions; enough to prove back from a break.

8/1

10th

3

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Tatterstall

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 1l into fourth in this race 12 months ago (off this mark); absent until finishing down the field at York last week; due to be 3lb lower in the future and he needs to have come on a good deal in a short space of time.

20/1

16th

5

(12)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Tatterstall

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A wind operation in October 2023 proved successful and he had some smart sprint form last year, notably a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good; made all); ran well off this mark at Southwell when last seen 356 days ago; upset in the stalls and withdrawn at Goodwood in May; this is a tough race in which to make his return.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £40.60
Straight Forecast £39.70
Tricast £654.54
Trifecta £474.00

Selections

Telegraph:

Squealer

POSTDATA:

Grace Angel

The Guardian:

Look Out Louis

SPOTLIGHT:

Prince Of Pillo

TOPSPEED:

Miss Brazen

RP RATINGS:

Rhythm N Hooves

The Times:

Tatterstall

The Star:

Bedford Flyer

Daily Mirror:

Burning Cash

LAMBOURN:

Mountain Peak

Daily Mail:

Squealer

D Express:

Squealer

Daily Record:

Squealer

NEWMARKET:

Grace Angel

The Sun:

Look Out Louis