August 19 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3-1722

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Back to form with close second at Newmarket (1m, good) in June and filled same spot at Haydock (1m, good to soft) last Saturday; a return to winning ways may well be imminent.
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3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Beaten 11 times since his last win in August 2023 but he's dropped down the weights and was a fair fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago on his first run since wind surgery; could be in the mix.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

22nd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:30 Thirsk

Harlem Nights

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway and went third 2f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

4th

5

(3)

31st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Harlem Nights

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

in touch with leaders

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3-3413

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won by 4l in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) at Hamilton (1m, good); went up 10lb and was a well-beaten third of seven there (1m, good to soft) last time, but it was still a fair run; not ruled out back down 2lb.
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2nd

8

(5)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ayr

Hale End

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Returned from two-month break with a win at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and he went close at Thirsk (1m, good) on Saturday; this C&D winner has very solid claims off the same mark as four days ago.

9/2

2nd

3

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Hale End

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yard won this or a division of it three times since 2016, including with this one in 2024; successful return to turf at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; second Rajapour was hampered) in April and didn't do much damage to his mark by going back up just 2lb; the stronger the pace the better; respected.

11/2

1st

4

(10)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Hale End

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

He was winning for the fifth time when landing a 1m handicap at Southwell in December; not far short of that level in defeat on his next two starts; each-way shout if getting a good pace to aim at.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 4-4712 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all at Pontefract (1m, good) last month and runner-up at Ripon (1m2f, soft) 12 days ago, albeit no match for the winner; this in-form contender runs off the same mark as last time and is respected.
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6th

5

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:21 Southwell (AW)

Lerwick

9st 7lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

0-13 on AW and 0-11 for current yard, runner-up both starts here; largely consistent this autumn/winter at Kempton and Newcastle but others are more persuasive for the win.

9/1

5th

2

(7)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Lerwick

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Loughnane

Record of 0-12 on AW and 0-10 for current yard but he has proved largely consistent at Kempton since returned to this sphere; frame possibilities if staying at the same level and win possibilities on best form.

11/2

4th

3

(11)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Lerwick

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Mark Loughnane

Losing run up to 16 but much better when third of 12 over C&D last month; that race has produced winners since and he races off the same mark, but the outside stall presents a problem; blinkers return.

5/1

14/1

Form: 2-9483

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Wore first-time cheekpieces (retained) when dropped to 7f from 1m2f in Lingfield novice last month and took a step back in the right direction in finishing third; however, now 0-7 and his claims aren't overly compelling.
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4th

7

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Goodfella

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Patrick Owens

prominent

14/1

3rd

4

(12)

31st Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:57 Lingfield

Goodfella

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Patrick Owens

Likely player on his best RPRs, which have been achieved over 7f, 1m and 11.5f; however, he's comparatively exposed (now 0-6) and not particularly solid on 2023 evidence; cheekpieces added back down in distance.

14/1

8th

1

(4)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

15:50 Sandown

Goodfella

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Patrick Owens

Runner-up at Yarmouth (7f) and Newbury (1m) last October, before tailed off on reappearance in his only handicap; back to form when tongue tied in maiden at Yarmouth (11.4f, good to firm) 15 days ago and this drop back in trip may well help, but marked overall improvement is needed.

20/1

14/1

Form: 448234

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
0-10 but has run creditably the last twice (7f, good to soft/good) and shaped as though this step back up to 1m may suit; might not be far away.
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8th

8

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

20:52 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Three of his four wins have come over C&D, including in this race 12 months ago; 1lb lower than for his last win and he should be at concert pitch with two runs under his belt; one for the shortlist.

4/1

8th

10

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Wetherby

Mount King

9st 1lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

His last three wins have come over 1m at Pontefract but he finished down the field at that track on his recent return to action; that run could have sharpened him up and he is on a winning mark; not ruled out.

14/1

7th

8

(4)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:27 Pontefract

Mount King

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Has registered three of his four wins over C&D, the most recent off just 1lb lower last June; ran respectably at Newmarket when last seen; one for the shortlist back here.

6/1

Form: 8-1155

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (7f, good to soft) in May on second start and followed up in another novice at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm); hasn't run badly in his two handicaps but needs something extra if he's to win this.
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3

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

18:57 Newton Abbot

Kentucky Bluegrass

11st 1lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

0-9 over hurdles; not disgraced when fifth of 11 off his lowly handicap mark here (2m2f, good) last month but a minor role is probably his best hope on these terms.

20/1

8

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

Kentucky Bluegrass

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Underwhelming form in handicaps and behind Privilege at Ffos Las despite that rival making a bad mistake.

25/1

8

28th May 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:48 Newton Abbot

Kentucky Bluegrass

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Underwhelming form in handicaps and behind Privilege at Ffos Las despite that rival making a bad mistake.

25/1

Form: 1-3577

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
On a handy mark on this year's best 6f form for Alice Haynes and her pedigree suggests 1m may suit; however, she hasn't shone on her two attempts at 7f, and wasn't quite at her best on her recent stable debut (6f).
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10th

5

(12)

24th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Distinguished Lady

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Darryll Holland

Sole win came at Chelmsford (6f, Polytrack) a year ago, though she seemed to stay when fourth of 11 back there (1m) ten days ago; this even longer trip asks another question of her, though, as does the outside stall.

12/1

4th

5

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Distinguished Lady

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Darryll Holland

prominent

8/1

8th
10 (12)
Tabuk

33/1

Form: -93518

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won Dundalk maiden (10.5f, AW) in March on final run for Gavin Cromwell and soft ground may not have suited on last month's turf and stable debut at Ripon (1m2f); however, he has plenty to prove after that.
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6th

12

(1)

17th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:20 Newcastle (AW)

Tabuk

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Grant Tuer

in rear

16/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

15:25 Musselburgh

Tabuk

9st 4lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Signed off in Ireland with 1m2f AW maiden win in March, his seventh start, but well beaten in two turf handicaps for new stable this summer (1m2f/1m); might be aided by refitted cheekpieces today but has quite a bit to prove.

14/1

8th

10

(12)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Tabuk

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

in touch with leaders, switched right towards near side from over 4f out

33/1

Form: 8622

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Salisbury novice (7f, soft) last month on third start and occupied same position in Musselburgh maiden (7f, good) last time; this step back up in trip looks the right move on handicap debut and he's on the shortlist in first-time headgear.
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8th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Yarmouth

Elusive Empire

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

always behind

16/1

8th

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 5

16:20 Yarmouth

Elusive Empire

9st 6lb

J: Joshua Bryan

T: Archie Watson

always behind

16/1

6th

1

(9)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Thirsk

Elusive Empire

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Runner-up in a Salisbury novice (7f, soft) and a Musselburgh maiden last July (7f, good); hasn't run as well since, the first on handicap debut over 1m and the last three on the AW; cheekpieces tried again (poor run over 1m on turf last time they were on); on a fair mark now.

8/1

12/1

Form: 35160

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk novice (7f, good to soft) in June on third start but well beaten in both handicaps (1m2f/1m, good/soft) and has to raise his game.
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2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders

3/1

2nd

2

(2)

24th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:55 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

in touch with leaders

3/1

5th

7

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Merry Minister

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Brett Johnson

Got off the mark at Lingfield (2m) in February and has continued in good order, challenging wide when fifth there (2m) three weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up.

4/1

16/1

Form: 0-6276

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in June and now 1lb lower, but he's been soundly beaten the next twice (7f/1m, good).
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6th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Taritino

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Looked as good as ever when winning readily by 7l at favourite track Taunton (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and is now 3-19 over hurdles; 7lb higher here but still respected in current mood.

5/1

1st

8

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Taritino

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Landed a 'hands and heels' event over C&D in March and respectable efforts in two subsequent starts, latterly when second off this mark at Exeter (about 2m2f, also good; Green Sky tailed off) on Friday; on the premises again if this doesn't come too soon.

5/1

12th
13 (10)
Pop World

20/1

Form: 21-59

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on both 2yo runs (6f, good to firm/good to soft) but she's failed to shine on her two starts this summer (7f, good to firm/good) and needs a much bigger performance here.
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12th

13

(10)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Pop World

9st 3lb

J: Graham Lee

T: Michael Dods

towards rear

20/1

9th

3

(2)

12th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:40 Catterick

Pop World

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

midfield, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out

9/1

5th

1

(9)

2nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Pop World

9st 10lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Michael Dods

Beaten a neck on her debut in a 15-runner Redcar novice (6f, good to firm) last August and had little trouble in going one better in a Catterick maiden (6f, good to soft) the following month; shouldn't have a problem with the extra furlong on handicap debut after nine months off and remains open to further improvement.

13/2

Non-runners

John Chard VC, Speriamo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.20
Straight Forecast £43.57
Tricast £143.34
Trifecta £172.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lerwick

SPOTLIGHT:

Harlem Nights

LAMBOURN:

Elusive Empire

POSTDATA:

Kentucky Bluegrass

NEWMARKET:

Speriamo

Daily Mail:

Elusive Empire

Daily Mirror:

Elusive Empire

The Guardian:

Kentucky Bluegrass

Telegraph:

Lerwick

D Express:

Lerwick

The Sun:

Lerwick

Daily Record:

Lerwick

TOPSPEED:

Harlem Nights

The Times:

Harlem Nights

The Star:

Harlem Nights