April 26 / 13.23 Doncaster

13.23

Soft

Grace And Dotty Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Grace And Dotty Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
12 (9)
Bantry

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.70
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5545-5

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-16 but returned after a wind op with an encouraging fifth of nine in 7f Kempton handicap (first-time hood replaced other aids) last month; not ruled out if he can build on that.
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12th

8

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:35 Bath

Bantry

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: John O’Shea

Will find this easier than his latest assignment but has basically been disappointing since his soft-ground win at Doncaster (7f) in April and needs to up his game.

16/1

11th

12

(12)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:35 Chepstow

Bantry

8st 2lb

J: Connor Planas

T: John O’Shea

Soft-ground winner over 7f in April but he hasn't finished strongly on latest three attempts at 1m and was right out of it on latest start (7f) in July; often wears headgear but none today; 4lb wrong.

33/1

5th

3

(1)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

17:40 Chepstow

Bantry

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John O’Shea

Strike-rate is just 1-20, the win gained on soft ground in April; comfortably held at this course (1m) most recently; now wears reapplied cheekpieces (0-4 in this headgear); others preferred.

7/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -52255 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
On a long losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, having finished fifth of 14 in a 1m Southwell handicap 17 days ago; shortlisted.
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7th

7

(3)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Ring Of Gold

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Five-time AW winner but 0-22 on turf; ran poorly behind Penny Ghent at Ripon ten days ago and others have more obvious claims.

16/1

13th

12

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ripon

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

All five wins over 7f on AW; 0-21 on turf and doesn't appeal for win purposes despite career-low mark.

16/1

4th

9

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Ring Of Gold

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Billy Garritty gets on well with him (form figures together read 421125) and the likes of Kessaar Power should ensure this is truly run, which will suit this hold-up performer; he does seem more effective over 7f, though.

7/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 42225- D

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort in 2023 who was first past the post in 7f Ayr handicap in October only to be demoted for interfering with the runner-up; can't be discounted on his seasonal return.
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9

(8)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Redcar

Darbucks

9st 5lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Can front-run; made all at Ayr (7f, soft) in July but he failed to back that up at that same track next time; fair fourth having dictated the gallop at Hamilton (8.5f, good to soft) three weeks ago and now returns to 7f.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:15 Hamilton

Darbucks

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Three wins from his last nine starts, the latest at Ayr (7f, soft) in July, and he can't be discounted; however, good runs have been in the minority this year and it's been a long time since he won beyond 7f.

7/1

8th

6

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Darbucks

9st 11lb

J: David Allan

T: Christopher Kellett

Enhanced his good form figures here with a narrow success over this trip 15 days ago when the ground was soft; overcame a wide draw that day; must have a chance.

9/2

Form: 051-45 D BF

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f winner but he failed to build on reappearance promise when fifth of eight in 7f Southwell handicap in February; he needs to bounce back after a break.
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8th

9

(11)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

16:35 Beverley

Tees George

9st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Proving solid this season and scored over C&D (good to firm) most recently, taking Beverley form figures to 21021 (the duck egg is probably best forgiven); likely to remain competitive.

9/2

1st

3

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:22 Beverley

Tees George

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Gained sole turf success over C&D (in September 2024) and returns to Beverley in reasonably good form, having made the frame in both outings this year, latest in big field at Doncaster (1m); solid claims.

5/1

4th

15

(11)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Tees George

10st 7lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Twice finished second last summer; pleasing return to action when third of nine at Newcastle last month (7f); seems to handle most ground and he is another to consider in a wide-open handicap.

16/1

Form: 42437-

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
In good form without winning on the AW last season until only seventh of ten in 7f Wolverhampton handicap on her most recent run in October; she's not ruled out on her return off an easing mark.
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1

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:10 Catterick

Original Thinker

9st 9lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Harriet Bethell

Started the season well, winning at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May; less competitive since, including when fifth of eight over 1m at Carlisle five weeks ago; competes from an easing mark with blinkers replacing usual cheekpieces.

14/1

5

(2)

4th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 5

18:05 Carlisle

Original Thinker

9st 12lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Harriet Bethell

Both wins have been on good to soft, the latest over 7f here on reappearance in May; rather disappointing both starts since; has won over 7.5f; any rain a bonus, but needs to bounce back.

12/1

2

(11)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

18:15 Doncaster

Original Thinker

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Turned things around after a break when scoring at Carlisle (7f, good to soft) in May but she failed to back that up over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; still looks on a workable mark but she's hard to predict and needs to bounce back again.

10/1

25/1

Form: 0800-5 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par fifth in 7f Thirsk handicap on his return 17 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.
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6th

4

(13)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Bobby Shaft

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Wainwright

C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par fifth in 7f Thirsk handicap on his return 17 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

25/1

6th

4

(13)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Bobby Shaft

9st 6lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Wainwright

C&D scorer who was tried in cheekpieces when a below-par fifth in 7f Thirsk handicap on his return 17 days ago; he needs to take a step forward.

25/1

5th

7

(3)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Thirsk

Bobby Shaft

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: John Wainwright

Won twice over 7f, including on heavy, back in 2020; missed 2021 and 2022 and didn't recapture his best form last year; cheekpieces now tried.

40/1

14/1

Form: 645105 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways at Newcastle (7f) in February but twice below par since, finishing a never-dangerous fifth of eight at Wolverhampton (7f) 25 days ago; blinkers refitted for his first turf start since 2022.
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7th

3

(2)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

To The Bar

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

All three wins over 7f on AW, the latest with a tongue-tie; well beaten back on turf at Doncaster last time (7f, soft, blinkers back on); cheekpieces this time (no improvement last time he wore them); others preferred.

14/1

7th

3

(2)

6th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

To The Bar

9st 9lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: Alice Haynes

All three wins over 7f on AW, the latest with a tongue-tie; well beaten back on turf at Doncaster last time (7f, soft, blinkers back on); cheekpieces this time (no improvement last time he wore them); others preferred.

14/1

7th

7

(11)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

To The Bar

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Alice Haynes

reluctant to go to start, walked to post

14/1

Form: 7-3471

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gamely gained his breakthrough victory in 6f Thirsk handicap 17 days ago; back up 2lb but he's not taken lightly with relatively few miles still on the clock.
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9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

12/1

9th

9

(3)

23rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:21 Newcastle (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 3lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Jennie Candlish

In good form in the autumn, winning over 6f at Wolverhampton and 7f at Leicester (heavy); not quite so good on last two starts (7f and 8.5f); could bounce back.

12/1

2

(5)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:20 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nights Over Egypt

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

Versatile trip-wise, having won over 6f on this track in September and later a 7f turf claimer the following month; another sound effort over the extended 1m here next time and although his 7f handicap form isn't particularly compelling, he's in good enough form to be considered.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1734-7 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored over 7f on Kempton AW in September and he made an encouraging return from four months off when seventh of 11 in 7f Chelmsford handicap 20 days ago; this strong traveller is very much one to consider with a hood now added.
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4th

6

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Tate

6-31 on AW, four of those wins gained over C&D and the most recent a ready success from a 1lb lower mark last December; failed to settle on outer when only eighth of 12 (Jersey Maverick sixth, State of Madness ninth) at Kempton three weeks ago; others arrive in better form.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of Ithaca

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Best known for his Southwell exploits, but has run well here including a win over this trip; the outside stall is not ideal, though.

10/1

5th

6

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

King Of Ithaca

8st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: James Tate

Last four wins have been gained over C&D at Class 5 or lower, and tonight's would be the highest banded handicap he has taken in to date; drop back from 1m rates a plus, but clear career best likely required.

10/1

Form: 669-08 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.
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10th

10

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Pocket The Packet

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.

20/1

10th

10

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

13:23 Doncaster

Pocket The Packet

9st 3lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Yet to score for his current yard and well below par in 6f handicaps at Newcastle and Thirsk this spring; others appeal more.

20/1

8th

5

(10)

9th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Thirsk

Pocket The Packet

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Generally struggled for this yard last year but he's become more realistically treated again now; last month's Newcastle reappearance should have blown away any cobwebs but he has done his winning on AW and has something to prove on slow turf.

20/1

20/1

Form: 171430 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Already a dual 7f/1m AW scorer in 2024 and he was ridden too aggressively when last of 11 in 1m2f handicap here last time; he's the sort to bounce back.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Shaw Park, Beanie Blue

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.40
Straight Forecast £26.23
Tricast £217.87
Trifecta £281.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Nights Over Egypt

SPOTLIGHT:

King Of Ithaca

D Express:

Bantry

RP RATINGS:

Ring Of Gold

TOPSPEED:

Pocket The Packet

The Sun:

Darbucks

Daily Mail:

Nights Over Egypt

Daily Mirror:

Nights Over Egypt

Daily Record:

Nights Over Egypt

NEWMARKET:

King Of Ithaca

The Times:

King Of Ithaca

The Guardian:

King Of Ithaca

The Star:

Bantry

POSTDATA:

Ring Of Gold