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.
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4th

8

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Ascot

Dancing Gemini

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Roger Teal

Runner-up in French 2,000 Guineas at Longchamp (1m, soft) in May and ran creditably in the Derby (1m4f, good to soft) next time, when failing to stay; hasn't shone the last twice and needs to turn things around.

33/1

5th

4

(6)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Dancing Gemini

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Teal

Ran a stormer when close second in the Group 1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains at Longchamp (1m, soft) in May; soundly beaten in the Derby (1m4f, good to soft) and Eclipse (1m2f, soft) since but drops back down in grade today and the drop back in trip may also be a plus; best form has come on slow ground but he showed promise on good to firm on 2yo debut; major form player.

9/2

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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9th

14

(11)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

War Rooms

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Belatedly built on the form of a convincing winning debut at Doncaster (7f, soft) last summer when third of seven in the Dante at York (1m2f, good; 25-1) five weeks ago, although he did seem beaten fair and square; will need to raise his game again if he's to make a serious impression.

25/1

3rd

7

(2)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

War Rooms

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Both 2yo starts were 7f on soft at Doncaster, winning well in July and staying-on third of nine in Listed race in September; 11-2, failed to raise his game when 8l sixth of eight in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) on return but racing freely from a wide draw didn't help and this late foal should still prove capable of better, which is very much needed.

20/1

3rd

7

(2)

16th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:45 York

War Rooms

9st 2lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Owen Burrows

Both 2yo starts were 7f on soft at Doncaster, winning well in July and staying-on third of nine in Listed race in September; 11-2, failed to raise his game when 8l sixth of eight in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) on return but racing freely from a wide draw didn't help and this late foal should still prove capable of better, which is very much needed.

20/1

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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8th

3

(5)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Warm Spell

9st 3lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Beat last month's Britannia runner-up in a 7f novice at Newbury last summer and that suggests he's well handicapped; restless in stalls and slowly away on his handicap debut at Newmarket in May (6f); has been gelded and remains of strong interest.

9/2

5th

4

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Warm Spell

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Novice form comprised a promising second over 6f at Goodwood and odds-on success over 7f at Newbury; failed to get home in 7f Listed event on soft ground at Doncaster on final 2yo outing; remains open to further progress and looks interesting back down in distance/grade.

8/1

5th

4

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Newmarket

Warm Spell

9st 1lb

J: James Doyle

T: Roger Varian

Novice form comprised a promising second over 6f at Goodwood and odds-on success over 7f at Newbury; failed to get home in 7f Listed event on soft ground at Doncaster on final 2yo outing; remains open to further progress and looks interesting back down in distance/grade.

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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9th

10

(10)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Ascot

Ice Max

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Two handicap wins in April (1m, heavy/good to soft) and won Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (1m, soft) in August; not his true form when well beaten at Newmarket (1m, soft) latest but he needs to bounce back with career best.

66/1

4th

3

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Newmarket

Ice Max

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

reared start and slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon in touch with leaders, weakened over 2f out

4/1

1st

4

(5)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Goodwood

Ice Max

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Withdrawn due to the ground (good to firm) at Glorious Goodwood three weeks ago and has still raced only on softer than good; impressive in 1m handicaps at Bath and Musselburgh in April; hasn't lived up to expectations in Listed/Group races since and this looks a difficult assignment.

13/2

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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1st

3

(6)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

15:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Zabeel

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

took keen hold, raced in second, pushed along 2f out, ridden and led 1f out, kept on well

10/1

3

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

15:00 Southwell (AW)

Royal Zabeel

9st 3lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Picked up for 30,000gns last summer and has proved another shrewd purchase by his new owners judged on his wins over C&D in December and at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; won with some authority last time so another 5lb rise may not stop him, while he remains relatively unexposed after eight starts.

3/1

1st

5

(6)

6th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Royal Zabeel

8st 13lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

raced in second, led over 1f out, ridden out inside final furlong, ran on

3/1

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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2nd

8

(4)

26th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

8st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Wasn't seen to best effect in hot AW handicap last time, having not really got the breaks the time before; earlier win at this track suggests 1m rather than 7f might be his preferred trip.

9/1

9th

6

(4)

8th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 2

14:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Local Hero

9st 1lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

dwelt start, towards rear

8/1

1

(8)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Local Hero

9st 11lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Found more progress and made it 3-3 at Kempton when justifying support over C&D in December; up 4lb but that was a comfortable success and he still has low mileage; major player again.

15/8

Non-runners

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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