April 26 / 14.33 Doncaster

14.33

Soft

Town Moor Business Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5832
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Town Moor Business Club Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3-1 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of New Bay who build on his debut promise when landing novice over C&D last month; he's open to further progress so must enter calculations despite shouldering a 6lb penalty.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(16)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Sandown

Balmacara

9st 5lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful but he is 0-12 since a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024 and not particularly solid on 2026 form; on a difficult mark returned to handicap level and isn't sure to uphold a consistent Sandown record.

33/1

6th

1

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Balmacara

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Useful but is 0-12 since completing a Doncaster novice double in spring 2024, essentially proving quite difficult to place; hasn't strictly improved for a switch to hold-up tactics this term (seemingly being taught to settle better); unlikely to regain the winning thread on these terms.

40/1

7th

2

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Balmacara

9st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Listed runner-up at Sandown (1m, soft) last September and third in the same grade at Haydock (7f, good) four weeks ago on reappearance; however, he was comfortably beaten in that latest start and is 0-11 since winning novice contests at Doncaster in spring 2024 on second and third starts; up against it.

28/1

33/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10,000gns yearling, 65,000gns 2yo; half-brother to four winners, most notably Wind Test (French 5f/6f; RPR 96); dam 1m2f winner (RPR 73), is a half-sister to useful 6f-1m winner Santefisio; this Territories gelding is no forlorn hope.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Surrey Shadow

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Finished a close fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March when rated 6lb higher (1m, good to soft); short of that level in three runs since, including when sent off favourite at Sandown last month (7f, soft; after three months off); drops in class with a hood tried but he comes with risk attached.

10/1

10

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Surrey Shadow

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Clover

Hasn't kicked on as might have been expected from promising fourth of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) in March in two subsequent outings; still has time on his side though and he brings a different profile to most; needs to settle better but quite interesting.

8/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
A brother to the stable's very smart 6f winner Calyx (Group 2; RPR 118); dam 6f-1m Group 3 winner (RPR 112), is a sister to 6f Group 1 winner African Rose and to dam of Dewhurst/Irish 2,000 Guineas winner Native Trail; in excellent hands and a fascinating newcomer.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D in March of 2025 off 11lb higher; 0-12 in the meantime and quiet so far this term.

12/1

12th

9

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Stanage

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 9lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last March and may have needed his comeback run there this March, when mid-division; however, his form went the wrong way as last year developed and he needs to get back on track.

14/1

4th
10 (2)
Zenzic

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
46,000gns yearling; half-brother to three French winners, including Light In Paris (7f-8.5f US stakes); dam French 1m 2yo winner (RPR 97), is out of a half-sister to US 1m4f Grade 1 winner Sligo Bay; betting can prove an accurate indicator.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(11)

15th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Zenzic

9st 0lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: T J Kent

Improved when winning in clearcut style from off the pace on handicap debut at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) in August; perhaps his run under a penalty one week later came too soon, as he disappointed; he's a lightly raced 3yo and the style of his win makes this new trip look interesting.

25/1

8th

9

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

17:30 Windsor

Zenzic

9st 0lb

J: Hayley Turner

T: T J Kent

slowly away, took keen hold, in rear throughout

5/1

1st

6

(4)

8th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:45 Yarmouth

Zenzic

9st 6lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: T J Kent

Some promise when fourth of 11 on his Doncaster debut (7f, soft) in May, but twice held since (gelded/wind surgery before latest start); open to progress now handicapping, though, and worth a second look.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
10-1 and green, but showed promise on his first run when third of 13 in 7f Kempton novice 30 days ago; there's more to come from this son of Ten Sovereigns so he's one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(9)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Nazionale

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

awkward start and bumped rival start, soon prominent on near side of group, lost second over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for first two

6/1

3rd

7

(9)

12th May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:42 Newcastle (AW)

Nazionale

9st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

awkward start and bumped rival start, soon prominent on near side of group, lost second over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for first two

6/1

5th

7

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

14:33 Doncaster

Nazionale

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard Hannon

10-1 and green, but showed promise on his first run when third of 13 in 7f Kempton novice 30 days ago; there's more to come from this son of Ten Sovereigns so he's one to consider.

8/1

Form: 2-

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2-1, made a promising debut when second of ten to wide-margin scorer Night Raider in 7f Southwell novice in December; that form has worked out really well so another bold showing is on the cards from this son of Dark Angel.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Midnights Dream

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm); has slipped to a good mark and he halted the slide in his fortunes with a third at Yarmouth; considered despite an awkward draw.

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Midnights Dream

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Joseph Parr

Dual winner for Roger Varian (7f/1m; AW/good to firm) and he's now 13lb lower than for the second win; ran his best race since joining this stable when sixth of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft; first-time visor) 18 days ago and has claims if building on that; headgear removed.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Too Darn Holt gelding; half-brother to five winners, notably Random Harvest (1m Group 3; RPR 112) and One Evening (1m3f/1m6f Listed; RPR 106); dam, 7f/1m winner (Listed; RPR 111); lots to like on pedigree and the market can guide on debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Jazz Scene

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

No impact in a handful of turf handicaps this summer but different proposition back on AW and with first-time cheekpieces added to his tongue-tie (combination retained) when seeing off 13 rivals over C&D 17 days ago; only nudged up 2lb and will be very competitive if in a similar mood.

7/2

4

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Jazz Scene

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Joseph Parr

0-5 on turf for new stable this season; hinted at possible return to form in first-time tongue-tie two starts ago but suffered heavy defeat last time (breathing issue reported); sports cheekpieces for AW return; risky.

16/1

7th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Jazz Scene

9st 5lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Joseph Parr

1-6 in 2024 for Sir Mark Prescott; not so good this year and, although beaten about only 3l on two of his last three starts, he needs to drop further in the weights unless improving on that 2025 form; tongue tied last time (upped to 1m2f) and today.

7/1

Form: 07

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never a threat in a pair of 7f Southwell novices this spring and this son of Acclamation appeals as the sort to do better once sent into handicaps.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(1)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Daring Leader

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Christopher Kellett

Scored off lower marks on turf and AW last term; inconsistent this season but is interesting on his penultimate effort, namely third at Ripon behind a pair of subsequent scorers.

10/1

8th

2

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

21:00 Beverley

Daring Leader

9st 7lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Christopher Kellett

Has won over 1m on turf (good) and 1m2f on the AW; needs to rediscover his best form and latest third was quite remote.

6/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
160,000euros yearling; Zarak gelding; half-brother to three winners, notably Queen Of Bermuda (5f/6f Group 3; RPR 107); dam Listed-placed 5f-1m winner (RPR 99), is a half-sister to German 1,000 Guineas winner Electrelane; in excellent hands so a much respected debutant.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mono River

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John C McConnell

Sole success came in a Roscommon claimer in August (10.5f, good); heavy ground may not have been ideal on debut for this yard on latest at Listowel but others make more appeal.

9/1

5

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Mono River

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Three seconds for William Haggas but had failed to make frame in six starts for Denis Hogan before dropping in grade to take a good ground Roscommon claimer over an extended 1m2f in his final start for that outfit last month; can't be ruled out but others preferred.

10/1

7

(12)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 95y

17:20 Roscommon

Mono River

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three seconds for William Haggas, has failed to make the frame in Irish maidens/claimers; not disgraced in a 1m handicap at the Curragh last Saturday, may hold his own here.

6/1

7/2

Form: 2-

Last run: 300 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
13-1, promising start when second of six in 7f Newmarket maiden last July; off since but that race has thrown up two subsequent winners so she can't be discounted, especially if the market vibes are positive for this daughter of Kingsman.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:15 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

took keen hold, led, increased tempo from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost position inside final 110yds

11/2

2nd

6

(6)

20th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Off the mark at the sixth attempt when winning a C&D novice 23 days ago; picked up well in a steadily run race (Cognisance won the second division in a time over two seconds quicker) on that occasion and could have more to offer on this surface.

7/2

1st

10

(2)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Upscale

8st 13lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Five-race maiden; best efforts when runner-up three times, beaten only half a length at Salisbury (7f) most recently; hasn't progressed in the expected manner but brings the best form to this AW debut and is bred to be suited by the new scenario (dam's first win came over C&D).

Evs

Form: 41 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Twice-raced Zoustar gelding who overcame a slow start to readily land 7f Kempton novice 30 days ago; that form has been franked so he's not taken lightly.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(7)

2nd Mar 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Kempton (AW)

So Quiet

9st 0lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Zoustar half-brother to winners Silent Echo (6f/7f including AW; RPR 107), Quietly Confident (French 6.5f AW; 79) and Deference (Spanish 1m1f); dam 1m 2yo winner (93); makes paper appeal and would enter the reckoning if the betting suggests he's fancied.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £70.70
Straight Forecast £74.85
Trifecta £499.40

Selections

The Times:

Upscale

SPOTLIGHT:

Stanage

POSTDATA:

Balmacara

NEWMARKET:

Mono River

The Star:

Nazionale

Telegraph:

Stanage

D Express:

Stanage

The Guardian:

Balmacara

Daily Mirror:

Balmacara

Daily Mail:

Upscale

The Sun:

Upscale

Daily Record:

Upscale