16.55
SoftClub Doncaster Handicap
- Prize money: £4396.56
- 1m 3f 197y
- Class 5
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
100/30 (Won)
- Win: £2.50
- Place: £1.20
Form: -68161 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 56
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 7 (6) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
May have done too much early and might have failed for stamina when sixth of eight at Chelmsford (13.3f. Polytrack) 13 days ago (Take The Boat second); better judged on his previous form around here including wins over 1m3f/1m4f; respected for stable that also runs Maywedance. |
12/1 |
|
6th 1 (7) |
26th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 66y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
All wins at 1m3f-1m4f; hasn't fully convinced with stamina in his 1m5f/1m6f attempts, including latest start; may again get outstayed. |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
3rd Mar 2026 Standard 1m 5f 219y Class 4 |
8st 9lb |
In good form at Kempton prior to a lesser effort there (1m3f) last month; needs to bounce back and well beaten in one go on Tapeta; others have less to prove. |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 356-
Last run: 203 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 19 (15) |
9th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 19 (15) |
9th Nov 2024 Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Second over C&D (soft) in April on seasonal/handicap debut; continued on the upgrade on her next three starts, with a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) on third occasion, before below-form favourite over 1m5f on heavy ground seven weeks ago; could bounce back with less extreme conditions today, for in-form yard and with the champion apprentice booked. |
12/1 |
|
5th 12 (8) |
21st Sep 2024 Good To Soft 1m 5f 61y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
4yo whose four handicaps brought a Newbury win (1m4f, good) in May and three seconds; the latest was a close call in valuable race at Haydock (1m6f, good) two weeks ago, clear of the third; unraced on firmer than good (withdrawn once in July due to that ground); progressive and, although up another 5lb, should put up another bold show if the ground is okay. |
7/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: -53054 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 3 |
18th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 46y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Ran well for a long way when third of seven on latest hurdling start, at Doncaster (2m, soft) in February, and will be fine on the faster ground here but recent Flat form has been underwhelming; others appeal more. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 5 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 47y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
Five-time Flat winner for David O'Meara but hasn't really threatened to add to tally on the Flat or over hurdles for this yard, including back on the level last month. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 (1) |
25th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 16y Class 6 |
11st 2lb |
Five-time Flat winner, the latest in May 2024, and he ran okay in February on his last hurdle start; he may have needed the run when back on the Flat three weeks ago and is not ruled out off a reduced mark. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £3.70
Form: -74237
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (1) |
5th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Inconsistent on AW this year and record is only 1-27 but the Ayr factor makes him interesting on classified debut; gained his win in sole visit to this course (May 2023). |
7/1 |
|
6th 8 (10) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 4lb |
1-26, the success over three years ago; drop back in trip (and refitted cheekpieces) coincided with overdue return to form, when a closing third to Dinah Myte (Barleybrown second) over C&D 23 days ago; his odds will be shorter now, but whether he'll back it up is questionable. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 13 (5) |
2nd Jun 2026 Standard 1m 0f 5y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
1-25, that win for the Johnstons in an Ayr maiden (1m) in May 2023; in freefall since joining this trainer (0-7), weakening tamely after taking a keen hold in an added visor at Southwell (1m3f; last of ten) nine weeks ago, the drop back in trip needs to make a big difference. |
28/1 |
9/2
Form: 9674-1 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th |
16/1 |
|
4th 1 |
9th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 2m 4f 189y Class 3 |
12st 0lb |
in touch with leaders, not fluent 4th |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (1) |
3rd Sep 2024 Standard To Slow 2m 0f 56y Class 5 |
9st 5lb |
First four wins came over hurdles but he proved he could do it on the Flat when successful at Catterick (1m4f, heavy) in April; finished last of seven (behind three of these) on stable debut over C&D last month and needs to do much better. |
33/1 |
14/1
Form: 1660-
Last run: 251 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 7f 168y Class 5 |
10st 9lb |
Won on the Flat for Hughie Morrison in 2024 but was soundly beaten at triple-digit odds in three novice hurdles for Sheila Lewis in 2024-25 season; makes stable/handicap hurdle debut after 462-day absence; could be considered only if lively in the betting. |
25/1 |
|
2 |
27th Feb 2025 Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
Two Flat wins, the latest in a seller at Goodwood last August, but well beaten at triple-figure odds this winter on both hurdle starts. |
66/1 |
|
8th 5 |
9th Feb 2025 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 2lb |
Won a Flat seller for Hughie Morrison last summer (1m3f, good to soft; RPR 71) but was safely held in Taunton novice hurdle (2m, good) for new stable in December. |
33/1 |
33/1
Form: 458-77 D
Last run: 48 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 3 (4) |
25th Aug 2025 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 4 |
9st 8lb |
Five wins at up to 1m4f but last three have been on AW and last turf win was 2022; finished placed twice on AW this season but he was last of five over C&D last month and was beaten 12l on that stable debut; opposable. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 (1) |
31st Jul 2025 Good 1m 2f 17y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Five-time winner; picked off by late arrivals at Chelmsford (1m2f) earlier this month and a day later changed hands for 6,000gns at the sales; could have further wins in him. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 5395-6 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (8) |
16th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 6y Class 4 |
10st 6lb |
Did well on AW last winter and even better form when the cheekpieces replaced a visor at Goodwood (1m4f, good) four weeks ago, leading over 1f out to score with rather more authority than the half-length winning margin suggests; used to act on good to firm; up 3lb but firmly in the picture. |
5/1 |
|
1st 6 (6) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 3f 218y Class 4 |
9st 1lb |
Two 1m4f AW wins for Denis Quinn in the winter and a respectable fifth at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in April on sole starts for John Ryan; left the impression he's still in form at Thirsk 19 days ago on his first start for this yard and cheekpieces now go on. |
14/1 |
|
6th 10 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 1m 4f 8y Class 4 |
8st 11lb |
Two 1m4f AW wins last winter for Denis Quinn and respectable fifth of 15 at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) last month on sole run for John Ryan; however, it's a long time since he ran well on turf and has something to prove back on grass; stable debut. |
12/1 |
33/1
Form: /5045-
Last run: 329 days
W: 9st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (1) |
20th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 218y Class 6 |
8st 9lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but modest in recent times; has been pulled up in three hurdles since joining this yard; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
|
9 |
2nd Jun 2026 Good 3m 0f 60y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but has been pulled up on both starts for this yard over hurdles; hard to fancy. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
9th May 2026 2m 0f 48y Class 5 |
10st 3lb |
Smart on the Flat in his prime but struggled off lowly mark on stable/handicap hurdle debut in March (3m1f); may benefit from this steep drop back in trip but still has too much to prove. |
66/1 |
10/1
Form: -11233 D BF
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 9 (5) |
19th May 2026 Good 1m 3f 133y Class 5 |
8st 12lb |
Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred. |
12/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out. |
5/1 |
|
9th 3 (13) |
8th Apr 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 3f 219y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip. |
12/1 |
8/1
Form: 45622- BF
Last run: 130 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 (13) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Short-head winner at the other Newmarket track (1m6f, good to firm; made all) on second start this term and nearly made it 3-3 under Saffie Osborne at Goodwood (1m6f, good; led over 1f out) later in May, holding Dancing In Paris by a short head but pipped by subsequent Royal Ascot winner French Master; up 2lb today, as is Dancing In Paris, and looks a leading contender. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 11 (1) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 11 (1) |
24th May 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Immediately back to best with his two runs this season, tenaciously making all for a short-head win at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) on latest; that made it 2-2 under Saffie Osborne; 5lb higher today; big question to answer were the ground softer than good but he otherwise looks set to run well. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 056
Last run: 24 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 9 (10) |
23rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
More talent than many with his rating but he is often the architect of his own demise, as when virtually refusing to race here three weeks ago; prior to that he'd won a C&D handicap for today's rider so a revival wouldn't be a total shock; headgear off today. |
14/1 |
|
10th 3 (3) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some. |
7/1 |
|
10th 3 (3) |
3rd Jun 2025 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
Had been racing over further but managed to win an amateur riders' event over C&D (first-time blinkers) in April; more needed off 3lb higher, but he still has more to recommend him than some. |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 5/864-
Last run: 302 days
W: 9st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 4 (1) |
4th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
Made light of a six-month absence when landing 12-runner handicap over C&D 19 days ago; up 3lb but he's not taken lightly. |
2/1 |
|
1st 5 (8) |
15th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 23y Class 6 |
9st 2lb |
Consistent first year with Ruth Carr included solid second over C&D (good to firm) and a win over 1m5f at Hamilton (good) in July; form tailed off markedly on final two starts of 2025 but no surprise if he resumes in better form following a break. |
16/1 |
|
6 (3) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Consistent first year with Ruth Carr, winning over 1m5f at Hamilton in July and reaching the frame on six other occasions; possible soft didn't suit when below par latest; had course form for previous yard; considered. |
7/1 |
15/2
Form: 9/23-
Last run: 127 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (2) |
21st Oct 2024 Standard 1m 6f 21y Class 6 |
10st 3lb |
midfield |
5/1 |
20/1
Form: 66/166 D
Last run: 30 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 3 (10) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Defied absence to win on stable debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in January; this drop back in trip may help but he's been soundly beaten in sixth the last twice (1m4f/2m, AW) and needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
|
15th 3 (10) |
26th Apr 2024 Soft 1m 3f 197y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Defied absence to win on stable debut at Kempton (1m4f, AW) in January; this drop back in trip may help but he's been soundly beaten in sixth the last twice (1m4f/2m, AW) and needs to get back on track. |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: 152/5-
Last run: 183 days
W: 9st 8lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 4 (1) |
17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 208y Class 5 |
8st 8lb |
Made all off 3lb higher here (1m6f) last July; not in the same form this season, including in that same race a fortnight ago, when a long way off the front pair; needs more. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 6 (6) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
8st 11lb |
Made all in a six-runner renewal of this race last year off a 1lb higher mark (good to firm); not in the same form this time, but this may well have been the target and she ought to fare much better. |
10/1 |
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £25.70 |
| Straight Forecast | £25.73 |
| Tricast | £275.73 |
| Trifecta | £361.80 |
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