October 28 / 14.45 Doncaster

14.45

Heavy

William Hill Prospect Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £28355
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 1
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Prospect Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 21228 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Group 1 at Longchamp four weeks ago and needs to bounce back, but he failed to settle and holds leading claims on his earlier seconds in the Group 2 Richmond at Goodwood (6f, soft) and the Group 3 Acomb at York (7f, good to firm; Acomb); firmly in calculations.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(9)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Ballymount Boy

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Smart as 2yo, placed in the Group 3 Acomb at this meeting (on good to firm) before winning a Listed race at Doncaster (6f, heavy); retains ability but he's not obviously well handicapped and the suspicion is he would prefer good ground or softer; gelded since last start.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Ballymount Boy

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Acts on any ground; ties in with Indian Run on York form last August; good second in the Richmond here the time before and bagged Listed honours later in 2yo campaign; got going too late in 6f AW Group 3 most recently, shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well.

9/1

6th

11

(7)

29th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:04 Newcastle (AW)

Ballymount Boy

8st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Tough performer at two, winning a Hamilton maiden and a Doncaster Listed event (both 6f) as well as chasing home Vandeek in the Richmond Stakes; flopped in the Greenham on his return ten weeks ago (7f, good to soft) and now comes here with a point to prove.

20/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 3317 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Third on first two starts (6f, good to soft) then narrowly won Carlisle novice (6f, good); merely midfield in recent Newmarket Group 3 (5f, soft) but didn't look at home on the track and could appreciate the return to 6f; a first-time visor replaces the cheekpieces adopted last time; interesting.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Alaskan Gold

9st 12lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Not beaten far at Hamilton in August (5f, good) but only four ran there and he hasn't built on it since; will be 3lb lower from the weekend and easy enough to have reservations.

25/1

2

(11)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Leicester

Alaskan Gold

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Robert Cowell

Smart on his day, as when close up in a Group 3 at Newbury (7f, good to soft) in April 2024; showed he was sharp enough for 5f when going down in a tight finish at Hamilton (good; four ran) in August and although below that level since he'll be suited by a return to good to soft ground in this lower grade than of late; has run well in a visor and it's now refitted.

8/1

6

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:07 Haydock

Alaskan Gold

8st 12lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Appeared to run well when a close third at Hamilton last month but that effort is sandwiched by two lesser efforts; down in the weights but stable may have stronger claims with Democracy Dilemma.

33/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 31 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut at Kempton (6f, AW) on October 4 then won by nearly 2l at Yarmouth (6f, soft); up in grade here but this unexposed contender is in top hands and could continue to progress; a possible.
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2nd

13

(12)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Moswaat

8st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Promising 2yo, including a Listed third on heavy ground, but he's made little impact in three good handicaps this year; dropping down the weights but others bring stronger credentials.

12/1

16th

26

(5)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Moswaat

8st 12lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Roger Varian

His 2yo win came on soft ground over 6f; showed he could handle faster conditions when a close fifth at Windsor 18 days ago, but hard pressed to say he's well-enough treated to win a race like this.

66/1

5th

3

(3)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:45 Windsor

Moswaat

9st 7lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

midfield but in touch with leaders

10/1

Form: 321 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Went close on first two starts (7f, soft/good to firm) then won comfortably at 1-2 at Goodwood (6f, soft); others have stronger form but he's in good hands to continue to progress and is not ruled out.
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12th

2

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Al Shabab Storm

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Finished down the field on stable/seasonal debut at Chester (7.5f) this month but that doesn't tell the full story as he ran well for a long way from his wide draw and was hampered late on; he's dropped to an attractive mark and is just the type his new trainer does very well with.

14/1

12th

1

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Won a 7f Listed race here (good to soft) for Andrew Balding in 2024; still capable of smart performances for Marco Botti last year but wasn't at his best on final two starts, including in a course seller; sold for 45,000gns in October; a Group 1 entry at Royal Ascot suggests new connections are hopeful he retains all his ability.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

1st Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Two pieces of form at Wolverhampton in 2025 that give him outstanding claims at these weights, namely close thirds in a 7f Listed race and a strong 6f handicap; not so good on his last three starts and alarm bells were ringing when he was dropped into selling company at Chester 11 days ago, a race where he was a disappointing fourth; too much ability to discount but there are risks involved.

10/1

Form: 01

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Left August's debut run (6f, good) well behind when keeping on well to win by a neck in a maiden at Navan (5.7f, yielding) last time; today's assignment is much tougher but he's travelled from Ireland and it will be no surprise to see him run well.
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4th

7

(6)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Photosynthesis

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Three wins for two previous yards and the first for this one when winning narrowly at Newmarket (6f, good) in September, following a protracted slog with the runner-up; comes here fit from the AW but he'll need a bit extra to win in a higher grade than at Newmarket.

9/1

7th

10

(12)

17th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Newbury

Photosynthesis

9st 1lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Disappointing at Newcastle in January; had earlier dug deep to win a Newmarket handicap (6f, good) on his final 4yo outing; third in this race 12 months ago and can't be discounted.

25/1

9/4

Form: 12 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Impressive win on debut at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last month and clear with the winner when Listed runner-up at York (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; he's a likeable prospect and holds strong form claims in this line-up.
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6th

4

(1)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Esquire

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran three times last year, posting a Listed second in October (6f, soft; behind Purosangue), and reappeared with a win in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month, showing pace; surplus stamina will be no bad thing in today's conditions and he can give another good account.

9/1

6th

4

(1)

25th May 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Haydock

Esquire

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ran three times last year, posting a Listed second in October (6f, soft; behind Purosangue), and reappeared with a win in the Group 3 Greenham at Newbury (7f, good to soft) last month, showing pace; surplus stamina will be no bad thing in today's conditions and he can give another good account.

9/1

1st

5

(7)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Newbury

Esquire

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

prominent towards near side

16/1

Form: 4312 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Built upon the promise of first two starts to win Haydock maiden (6f, soft) last month and went close under a penalty in Nottingham novice (6f, good to soft) last time; however, he needs something extra to threaten here.
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2nd

5

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:50 Clonmel

Global Skies

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner in Britain has made little impression so far hurdling on likely unsuitably soft/heavy ground; yard in fine form and potential improver back on a sound surface.

13/2

8th

10

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:08 Gowran Park

Global Skies

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner in Britain has made little impression in maiden hurdle runs (two for new yard); failed to improve for a switch to handicap company at Clonmel in January.

14/1

50/1

Form: 2105

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on debut at Beverley (5f, soft) in July then won at Thirsk (5f, soft); however, she's failed to shine at York (5f, good to firm; Listed) and over C&D (soft; nursery) the last twice; others are preferred.
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10th

5

(9)

27th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Boardroom

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Made a promising start to her career last summer and it's possible her time off may have helped; however, she struggled on her final four runs last year and very much needs to turn things around on this reappearance.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

25th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Boardroom

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

took keen hold, held up in midfield

12/1

8th

9

(6)

28th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

14:45 Doncaster

Boardroom

8st 12lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

12/1

Form: 315126 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on heavy ground in Group 2 at Newbury (6f) last month; tackles a similar surface here and has something to prove, but he failed to settle last time and showed promise on soft going on his debut in April; Listed runner-up at Ripon (6f, good) in August and not written off.
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2nd

2

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 17y

Class 2

16:05 Chester

Matters Most

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Two wins as a juvenile; slow start did for him at Royal Ascot but competitive in his two runs either side of that (at 6f), pushing a subsequent improver close at Windsor and only wilting late on when the ground was soft at Pontefract; good chance, other than stall 9 not being ideal.

4/1

3rd

5

(1)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Pontefract

Matters Most

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Always behind at Royal Ascot (5f) last time; solid second at Windsor (6f, good to firm; form has substance) earlier in June; that reappearance effort gives him a fighting chance.

5/1

22th

10

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

Matters Most

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Came up just short in Listed race at Ripon after winning a Windsor nursery (6f, good) last July; gelded prior to his reappearance 18 days ago when he again ran well at Windsor, finding one too strong but clear of the third; has the early speed to deal with the return to 5f; apart from a couple of blips on heavy ground, his profile is one of steady improvement; there could well be more to come from him.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £35.40
Straight Forecast £45.64
Trifecta £225.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballymount Boy

RP RATINGS:

Esquire

NEWMARKET:

Moswaat

Daily Record:

Al Shabab Storm

POSTDATA:

Global Skies

Telegraph:

Moswaat

Daily Mail:

Esquire

D Express:

Esquire

Daily Mirror:

Esquire

TOPSPEED:

Ballymount Boy

The Times:

Ballymount Boy

The Guardian:

Ballymount Boy

The Sun:

Ballymount Boy

The Star:

Ballymount Boy