September 15 / 13.50 Doncaster

13.50

Soft

Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £34026
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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Betfred Flying Scotsman Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 251 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and, after well-beaten Listed fifth at Ascot (7f, good), he won a maiden at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month; goes back up in grade today but he's highly regarded by trainer who won this in 2017 with Tip Two Win; not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Kept on for fourth in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) in the Lockinge at Newbury (1m, good) last month, having been beaten just a neck in the same Group 1 in 2025; on that latest evidence this step back up in trip is worth a go, but others arrive with stronger claims.

50/1

4th

3

(6)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Dancing Gemini

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Bright start to last season culminated in neck second when favourite for this contest; broadly not in the same form since, most recently last of six (behind two of today's opponents) when bidding for repeat success in Sandown Group 2; big revival is needed in first-time headgear.

40/1

6th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Sandown

Dancing Gemini

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Below best in three of his last four outings in 2025 but commenced the campaign splendidly, winning twice (including in this race) then going close in the Group 1 Lockinge; while today may be a good time to catch him, he faces a slightly stiffer assignment in this field.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 29331 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Has had five starts (unraced on slow ground) and takes on some interesting, unexposed rivals here; however, she won a big-field nursery at York's Ebor meeting (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago and, with that form working out very well, she's respected in receipt of 5lb from her male opponents.
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25th

13

(24)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Gushing Gold

8st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Beat her 19 rivals in a hot York nursery last season (7f, good to firm) and followed that with a fine effort at Listed level (second); has made no further progress, however, and this is her first run at 1m (started off over 5f).

100/1

9th

5

(5)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Gushing Gold

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

Highly tried since beating her 19 rivals in a valuable York nursery (7f, good to firm) last August, looking out of her depth in Newmarket Group 3s on her final start at two and reappearance; well drawn but looks vulnerable to an improver; stable also runs Al Shabab Storm.

33/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 1 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
200,000gns yearling who took a few strides to pick up but powered clear to make a winning debut in C&D novice in July (soft; 11-2); that was a very promising start and he's high on the shortlist this afternoon.
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3

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

War Rooms

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

No win since 2023; big chance off this mark on best runs over 1m6f/1m4f last season and though well beaten in both runs this term, they were over an inadequate trip; this distance much more suitable and Colin Keane takes over; interesting.

16/1

13th

14

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

War Rooms

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland last spring; has become disappointing; plenty to prove at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

War Rooms

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland in the spring; failed to sustain that form; struggled in two maiden hurdle runs in December.

10/1

6/1

Form: 821 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Left May's debut (5.7f, soft) well behind when runner-up at Down Royal (7f, good) in July, then won the valuable Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) last month; there's every chance he'll continue to progress for his top Irish trainer and he's one to be interested in.
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1st

2

(7)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:20 Leopardstown

Battle Cry

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon held up in last, outpaced and detached when pushed along over 2f out, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead final 110yds

3/1

1st

2

(7)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:20 Leopardstown

Battle Cry

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

soon held up in last, outpaced and detached when pushed along over 2f out, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead final 110yds

3/1

2

(3)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Doncaster

Battle Cry

9st 3lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: A P O’Brien

Won the Convivial Maiden at York (7f, good to firm) in August and Listed runner-up at Dundalk (7f, AW) three weeks ago; however, in between those he was a soundly beaten fourth behind Dancing Gemini in a Listed race here (7f, soft) and he's down the pecking order today.

66/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kept on for promising second at Ascot (6f, good to firm) on debut then readily made all at Leicester (7f, good to firm); trainer has a strong team of 2yos and he could play a major role now upped in grade.
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5th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Kingdom Of Riches

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Hard to make a case for him being on a good mark on what we've seen in handicaps but perhaps returning to sprinting will help this free-goer; Rossa Ryan back in the plate for AW debut.

10/1

12th

10

(8)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Kingdom Of Riches

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Ralph Beckett

pulled hard, midfield but in touch with leaders

20/1

12th

10

(8)

25th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Goodwood

Kingdom Of Riches

8st 10lb

J: Tyler Heard

T: Ralph Beckett

pulled hard, midfield but in touch with leaders

20/1

6/1

Form: 21 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
He's been awkward leaving the stalls on both starts but has shown promise on each occasion, finishing second at Goodwood (6f, good to firm) then winning at Newbury (7f, good); further improvement needed now up in grade but he's a likeable prospect and he's in top hands.
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10th

3

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 4

16:15 Haydock

Warm Spell

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Mark Loughnane

Well treated on last season's best efforts and a recent run at Thirsk should have sharpened him up; trip and ground suit and he is another to consider in an open race.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Warm Spell

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mark Loughnane

Ran well on his seasonal/stable debut last March; placed in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Kempton on final two runs in 2025; returns in a competitive event.

8/1

7th
3 (10)
Ice Max

20/1

Form: 41 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved upon debut fourth at Haydock (7f, soft) when comfortably winning Catterick maiden (7f, good to soft) last month; takes a steep rise in grade here but he represents a powerful 2yo stable and is worth a second look.
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4th

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 1

14:40 Epsom

Ice Max

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Very useful performer whose good-ground form includes a close second in this race last year and respectable sixth to stablemate Boiling Point at Goodwood latest start; has registered the majority of wins on softer, notably in Group 2 in 2024 and Listed grade in 2025 (both 1m); major player.

5/1

6th

1

(4)

22nd May 2026

Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 1

16:17 Goodwood

Ice Max

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won the Celebration Mile at Goodwood in 2024; creditable third, faring best of the runners who came off steady pace, in Group 2 at Chester (good) upped to 1m2f last time; unexposed at this distance and enters calculations despite carrying a 3lb penalty for Listed success (1m, soft) last autumn.

7/2

3rd

3

(3)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 1

14:35 Chester

Ice Max

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Ended last season with a pair of 1m victories, the latest in a Nottingham Listed event (soft); not totally disgraced when fifth of eight in a Group 3 at Dusseldorf (1m, heavy) on last month's return, but that does indicate his limitations; races beyond an extended 1m for the first time; stable also runs Royal Rhyme.

20/1

12/1

Form: 71

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Inexperience evident when mid-division on debut at Pontefract (6f, good to soft) in July and impressively made all there (6f, good) next time; it was a weak race last time and others have more substance to their form, but he could have plenty more left in the tank.
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10th

1

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

10st 3lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Respectable fifth in this year's Victoria Cup; prevailed last Saturday to take C&D record to 2-2 and overall strike-rate to 7-23; incurs 6lb penalty but Conor Whiteley takes off a useful 5lb; major player.

8/1

1st

3

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Royal Zabeel

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Down the field in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot (6f, good to firm) but was on the unfavoured far side and prior to that he ran well when fifth of 21 in the Victoria Cup there (7f, good); won over C&D last August; chance.

6/1

20th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Royal Zabeel

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

A strike-rate of 4-7 on AW includes two Listed wins, at 7f and 6f; not quite so good on grass as yet but he has a 7lb lower turf mark and indicated he could make it pay when an excellent fifth in the big-field Victoria Cup over 7f here (good; has won on good to firm) in May, not ideally positioned there as it turned out; one to consider back at 6f.

18/1

11/2

Form: 1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cruised to victory when 13-2 on last month's debut at Kempton (1m, AW) and the second, third and fourth had all shown ability previously; this is much hotter but it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.
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5

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

All three wins, and top five RPRs, achieved here; found just the favourite too strong following a gelding operation last time; major claims despite 4lb rise.

4/1

8

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Gelded since last run; best at Kempton and has a record of 11142 here, most recently going very close off 5lb higher in March; attractively treated and enters calculations returned to his ideal location.

6/1

Non-runners

Power Mode

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £56.60
Straight Forecast £57.69
Trifecta £223.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

War Rooms

TOPSPEED:

Dancing Gemini

NEWMARKET:

Warm Spell

D Express:

Kingdom Of Riches

RP RATINGS:

Gushing Gold

Daily Mail:

Battle Cry

The Guardian:

Local Hero

LAMBOURN:

War Rooms

The Times:

War Rooms

Daily Mirror:

War Rooms

The Sun:

War Rooms

The Star:

War Rooms

POSTDATA:

Dancing Gemini

Telegraph:

Dancing Gemini

Daily Record:

Warm Spell