September 14 / 16.10 Doncaster

16.10

Good To Soft

Hippo Bamboo Wipes Handicap

  • Prize money: £25770
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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Hippo Bamboo Wipes Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.20
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 2-1022 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Scored by wide margin here (1m Class 4) in May; creditable second off this 9lb higher mark on two occasions since, latest at Newbury (good to soft) upped to 1m2f; could go well again.
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6th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:50 Newmarket

Maximilian Caesar

9st 1lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Going the right way, and a handicap win at Doncaster (1m2f) last month was a career best; however, he's up significantly in grade here and will need another jolt of improvement to follow up; the Doncaster run was his first encounter with soft ground, so the more rain that falls, the better.

14/1

1st

7

(8)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Maximilian Caesar

8st 10lb

J: Stefano Cherchi

T: Marco Botti

Scored by wide margin here (1m Class 4) in May; creditable second off this 9lb higher mark on two occasions since, latest at Newbury (good to soft) upped to 1m2f; could go well again.

10/1

2nd
5 (7)
Westerton

9/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: -22135 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Non-stayer over 1m4f at Glorious Goodwood; has form figures of 2213 over 1m2f, the win gained in Sandown maiden (beat a notable rival); versatile ground-wise; appears to have solid claims back down in distance.
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3

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Westerton

11st 11lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Built on the promise of his seasonal return when a close second at Warwick (2m, good) last month, despite making a mistake at the last; a 5lb rise asks a little more, though Lewis Stones's 3lb claim helps offset that, and he still looks favourably treated on his best Flat form; with further progress likely, he's high on the shortlist.

9/4

2nd

1

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Westerton

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success came on the Flat in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; beaten 29l on stable debut at Uttoxeter (2m, good) 18 days ago in his first handicap hurdle; best watched.

9/1

8th

5

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Westerton

11st 8lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Jennie Candlish

Sole success on the Flat came in a Sandown maiden in 2023 when trained by Alan King; no joy in three runs over hurdles; sold for 10,000gns to join new yard in October; makes handicap debut and probably best watched for now.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 212 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 212 reflect his solid record at novice level; achieved a very useful RPR at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) most recently, pulling clear of the remainder; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.
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4th

11

(8)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Kingfisher King

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: William Haggas

Made no impact last autumn in first two handicaps (1m2f/1m6f, soft) and absent since; however, his trainer has won this three times since 2011, including with the reappearing Sinjaari in 2020, and this lightly raced 4yo showed considerable promise earlier last year; very interesting contender.

16/1

4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2023

Good

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

14:40 York

Kingfisher King

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

A win and two seconds at novice level, best form when beaten a neck at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) in August; rather disappointing when favourite for 1m2f handicap debut at Doncaster (soft) but there's been a rethink about his trip; trainer (runs two) won this race in 2019 and 2022.

7/1

3rd

2

(5)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Kingfisher King

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Form figures of 212 reflect his solid record at novice level; achieved a very useful RPR at Hamilton (1m3f, good to soft) most recently, pulling clear of the remainder; looks the type to improve further and do well in handicaps; respected.

7/2

11/2

Form: 32331 CD

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Recorded a smooth 3l success in C&D novice event (on soft ground) last month, opening his account at the fifth attempt; form has been boosted since; could well build on that performance and show further improvement; very appealing on handicap debut.
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2nd

1

(6)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

15:15 Doncaster

Iron Lion

9st 13lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

4yo who has enjoyed a progressive season with three handicap wins (1m4f, good to soft/good; including here); won soft-ground novice over C&D last year; however, he's gone off the boil the last twice and has to bounce back.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Iron Lion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: David O’Meara

held up in rear

14/1

19th

20

(19)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Iron Lion

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David O’Meara

Progress has not been smooth but he's scored this season over 1m4f at Doncaster, Haydock and Ripon; fair fifth of nine at Ayr (1m5f, sole run on good to firm) on penultimate start perhaps dents his prospects and he was well beaten last term on sole attempt at 1m6f; however, he's looked good for those three wins, better than the winning margin suggests on last two occasions.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -P5012 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has taken her form to a new level in 1m2f handicaps the last twice, winning at Newmarket (good) then close second at York Ebor festival (good to firm); open to further progress at this distance; in the mix.
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5th

3

(3)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:10 Doncaster

Sisyphus Strength

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Has taken her form to a new level in 1m2f handicaps the last twice, winning at Newmarket (good) then close second at York Ebor festival (good to firm); open to further progress at this distance; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

25th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sisyphus Strength

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Folded over 1m4f at Royal Ascot having gone off too fast in the early stages; benefited from the return to 1m2f and economical tactics at Newmarket (good) since; still unexposed in handicaps and may build on that win.

9/1

1st

3

(1)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Sisyphus Strength

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Reportedly lost her action on the soft ground when pulled up in the Cheshire Oaks (1m3f) on reappearance; returned to form when fifth of 11 in Listed race at Goodwood (1m2f, good) 16 days later but overdid it up front when tailed off in 1m4f handicap at Royal Ascot (40-1); unfair to judge her on that latest run but she needs overall improvement.

12/1

Form: 1-8025

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 025 wearing cheekpieces this summer, peak effort when second at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm); chance partly depends on how he responds to change of headgear (blinkers now applied).
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12th

1

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Obelix

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Lacks both consistency and recent match practice (absent for 200 days) but holds a fighting chance provided he's in top form; has gained both handicap wins off 2lb higher, including over C&D (good) last July.

25/1

4

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Obelix

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Won a 1m novice here easily as a 2yo when trained by the Gosdens; back off the same mark as when successful at York (7f, good) in July and wasn't beaten far, albeit only eighth of 14, at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 19 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

7/1

Form: 111162 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 11112 (all over 7f/1m) in handicaps for current yard, most recently second at Glorious Goodwood (soft); has won here; new trip is the question mark (has a stamina doubt on breeding).
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10

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Wildfell

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now.

33/1

3

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: D J Jeffreys

Completed a four-timer over 7f/1m on turf/AW between March and June 2023, but gradually lost his way last year; plenty to prove starting out for another new yard after 11 months off.

20/1

4/1

Form: 1-315 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Promising record of 2-3 on home soil, including a ready success on handicap debut; respectable fifth in German Derby when last seen, shaping as if this drop back to 1m2f will be ideal; likely has more to offer and looks one for the shortlist.
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8th

1

(1)

29th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 17y

Class 3

16:05 Epsom

If Not Now

10st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

His wins have come on good to soft (unproven on soft/heavy); dropping down the weights and the drop back in trip could help, but he was beaten a long way the last twice and needs to turn things around in first-time blinkers.

9/1

11th

5

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

If Not Now

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Lightly raced 4yo; tailed off on final start last term (his only run on soft) but third of six at Lingfield (11.6f, good) on reappearance this May was career-best form; 3lb lower today, following a poor show at Epsom (good to soft) on Derby Day; mixed messages there and not certain to get 1m6f.

11/1

Non-runners

Burglar

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Payout
Exacta £55.00
Straight Forecast £49.88
Tricast £152.18
Trifecta £246.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Iron Lion

NEWMARKET:

Kingfisher King

D Express:

If Not Now

The Times:

Sisyphus Strength

TOPSPEED:

Maximilian Caesar

The Guardian:

Wildfell

RP RATINGS:

Iron Lion

POSTDATA:

Iron Lion

THE NORTH:

Iron Lion

Daily Mirror:

Iron Lion

The Sun:

Iron Lion

Telegraph:

Kingfisher King

Daily Mail:

Kingfisher King

The Star:

If Not Now

Daily Record:

If Not Now