September 14 / 16.45 Doncaster

16.45

Good To Soft

Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 653131 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Arrives on the up, stylish winner of 1m2f Haydock handicap 39 days ago; he's just as effective over this longer trip and not taken lightly despite taking a 6lb rise in the weights.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(14)

9th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

14:55 Ascot

In The Breeze

9st 3lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) for Mick Appleby last September and bounced back from below-par efforts to end 2025 when making a successful start for the Henrietta Knight stable over 1m4f at Thirsk (good) four weeks ago; did that readily but this looks significantly tougher than that five-runner affair.

16/1

1st

4

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 3

17:00 Thirsk

In The Breeze

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Henrietta C Knight

Won at Pontefract (1m4f, good to soft) in September off just 3lb lower and final three defeats for Mick Appleby were over further; could go well if ready for action after his break.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: -35481 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Got right back on track with his first win of 2023 in 1m4f Newmarket handicap 20 days ago; up 4lb but he can't be ruled out.
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4th

3

27th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

17:45 Market Rasen

Cavern Club

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Posted career-best performance when leading close home in valuable Summer Hurdle over C&D (good) in July; 6lb higher today but confirmed his wellbeing with a good Flat run last month; probably won't be far away.

7/2

3rd

3

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Cavern Club

10st 0lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Never better on Flat than when winning over C&D (soft) in June, coming from the rear with the first two finishing 6l clear; 4lb higher today but that was followed by a hurdling career best, when winning a good prize on good ground six weeks ago, so he's on a roll.

5/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: -13097 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in May but his more recent form is far less encouraging, only seventh at Hamilton (1m4f) 20 days ago; he needs to get back on track.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 207y

Class 3

13:57 Carlisle

Matchless

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Three consecutive wins over hurdles in May/June (2m-2m7f, good/good to soft) and he was running okay in that sphere last month; however, he has something to find in today's company and he didn't improve for the switch to fences when soundly beaten in January on his sole previous chase start.

12/1

4th

1

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Worcester

Matchless

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Came up rather short in higher grade last time; solid record (1112) in Class 4 otherwise this term, albeit has shot up the weights as a result; may be in the assessor's grip now.

13/2

3

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 3

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Matchless

11st 6lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

It took a return to selling level to regain the winning thread in May but has since gone 112 in 2m4f/2m7f handicaps; getting high in the weights (nudged up another 1lb) but he's pretty solid.

7/2

Form: 3-2217 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in C&D maiden in June; gelded/off nine weeks before posting a creditable seventh of 13 on his handicap debut at York (1m6f) 19 days ago; considered.
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6th

7

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newbury

Vaguely Royal

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ian Williams

Third in his last three starts, but may not have achieved that much and remains without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; others more compelling.

9/1

3rd

5

(4)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 27y

Class 4

19:52 Pontefract

Vaguely Royal

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ian Williams

Comes here on the back of two third-place finishes but the latest was behind Trojan Soldier and there is no obvious reason why the placings would be reversed.

10/1

3rd

5

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:17 Ripon

Vaguely Royal

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

There was some restoration of his Flat fortunes when third of five at Southwell (1m6f, AW; stays 2m) on latest start but he's without a win on the Flat since the end of 2023; has another career-low mark but it's hard to know when he will take advantage.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 228836

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Winless this term but he arrives in decent nick, tongue tied again when sixth of ten in 1m2f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; in the mix once more eased 1lb.
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5

(17)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Crystal Delight

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Harry Eustace

With new yard this year and much improved when readily making all in good-ground handicaps at Epsom (1m2f) and York (1m4f) this spring; a first crack at 1m6f isn't fanciful but he needs to bounce back from a heavy defeat in 1m4f Listed race at Newmarket eight weeks ago.

20/1

5th

4

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:50 Newmarket (July)

Crystal Delight

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

led narrowly, headed and raced in second from over 7f out

7/2

1st

6

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:15 York

Crystal Delight

9st 6lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Harry Eustace

made all, set steady pace, increased tempo over 3f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, readily

13/2

Form: -27191 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Son of Le Havre who displayed a good attitude when landing 1m4f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; he appeals as the sort to do better still so merits serious consideration in first-time cheekpices.
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5th

5

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Good

1m 7f 209y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

El Jasor

9st 3lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Charlie Fellowes

Has an all-or-nothing profile since handicapping, having scored twice (1m2f/1m4f) and been a disappointing favourite twice; could easily bounce back, provided he's suited by this new trip.

7/2

6th

9

(6)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

El Jasor

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charlie Fellowes

Son of Le Havre who displayed a good attitude when landing 1m4f Newbury handicap 26 days ago; he appeals as the sort to do better still so merits serious consideration in first-time cheekpices.

3/1

5/1

Form: 12176

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m2f novice winner but he's failed to kick on since sent handicapping, only sixth of eight at Newbury (1m2f) 26 days ago; more is needed despite a falling mark.
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6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:35 Chester

Rogue Sea

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

The winner of two novices, on fast and slow ground; placed over 1m2f here last month before finishing midfield last week at Haydock (extended 1m3f); in the mix.

5/1

20/1

Form: 11-070 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Course scorer for Chris Wall but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when last of ten at Newmarket in June; lots more is required after a break.
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7th

1

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

Class 3

17:55 Newmarket

Turntable

9st 12lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Has a record of 4-7 at this venue, mostly for Chris Wall, including wins in this race for the last two years; out of sorts for new yard this term but a revival is entirely possible off a handy mark back here; hard to leave off the shortlist.

8/1

8th

1

(2)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

16:45 Doncaster

Turntable

10st 3lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

Course scorer for Chris Wall but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard, very slowly away when last of ten at Newmarket in June; lots more is required after a break.

20/1

10th

2

(8)

30th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Turntable

10st 2lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Harry Eustace

Acts on good to soft; ridden by 7lb claimer Kaiya Fraser on last four outings, winning on the Rowley course at Newmarket on his last two runs of 2022 (for Chris Wall) but below form this term; has a competitive mark if surging back to his best.

16/1

Form: -31251 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Gained his second success of 2023 in 1m4f Ascot handicap 48 days ago; up 4lb but this reliable sort has form on soft ground and can't be discounted.
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8th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

City Streak

8st 13lb

J: William Carver

T: Andrew Balding

Landed another Chester win in May but behind Stressfree, Have Secret and Paddy The Squire there last month, albeit perhaps just needing the outing after 11 weeks off; acts on heavy.

18/1

7th

1

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:05 Chester

City Streak

9st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Andrew Balding

C&D winner on soft and good to firm at the last two May meetings; below par at Epsom and Newcastle this summer but returns from an 11-week break only 1lb above the mark he defied in May.

11/2

7th

2

(8)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Newcastle (AW)

City Streak

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Enhanced his good Chester record there in May (1m2f, good to firm); comfortably held off this mark at Epsom since but good chance he'll bounce back and Wolverhampton exploits bode well for his first visit here.

8/1

Non-runners

Harappan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £49.70
Straight Forecast £58.71
Tricast £912.14
Trifecta £774.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

El Jasor

POSTDATA:

City Streak

Daily Mail:

Harappan

TOPSPEED:

Rogue Sea

The Times:

Vaguely Royal

Telegraph:

In The Breeze

D Express:

Turntable

RP RATINGS:

El Jasor

NEWMARKET:

El Jasor

The Guardian:

El Jasor

The Sun:

El Jasor

The Star:

El Jasor

Daily Record:

El Jasor

Daily Mirror:

City Streak