May 02 / 17.05 Doncaster

17.05

Heavy

Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 7 runners
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Sky Sports Racing HD Virgin 519 Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -84614 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kempton winner (6f, Class 5, 11-4 favourite) in March, with the combination of a tongue-tie and a switch to sprinting factors in unlocking the door; possibly found the race coming too soon when a beaten favourite the following week; no issue with soft/heavy ground; key player despite rising mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took advantage of a lowly mark at Southwell in December and he has flourished since, adding two more AW wins over the winter and going in again at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; second in two fast-ground handicaps since; should remain competitive but this test will be sharp enough.

5/1

2nd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Supreme King

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Gained his third success of the season when winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month and he was a good second of ten at Windsor (6f, good to firm) six days ago; steps back up to 7f with solid claims.

11/8

2nd

8

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Gained a third win of the season in 6f Salisbury handicap 18 days ago, just holding on; this reliable sort can make his presence felt again nudged up 2lb.

8/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9734-9 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win for Adrian Nicholls came in a juvenile maiden at Thirsk (6f, good) in May 2022; twice thereabouts at Pontefract last season and ran better than finishing position (ninth) suggests on recent stable debut; handles soft ground with easing mark providing hope; chance.
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10th

1

(10)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ayr

Kings Crown

10st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Now 3lb lower than when winning on AW at Newcastle (5f) in January; fair form on turf last twice, latest when 2l fourth at Thirsk (5f, good); has won on fast ground; each-way chance.

6/1

4th

3

(8)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:42 Thirsk

Kings Crown

9st 8lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner who got back on track with third of ten in 5f Pontefract handicap 25 days ago; in the mix again.

7/1

3rd

3

(6)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Kings Crown

9st 7lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins this winter; never in the hunt at Wetherby last month on his return to turf but he is effective over C&D and seems to handle any ground; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: 26358- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Close to his last winning mark; finished runner-up in a big-field sprint at Ayr's Western Meeting (5f, Class 5; good to soft) last September; gradually lost his way on AW thereafter, but does return fresh from a break at a realistic level; soft to heavy ground (0-7) presents the risk factor.
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2nd

8

(4)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:23 Beverley

So Grateful

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

2-39 on turf, but creditable fourth at Ayr last week (6f, good); worth considering.

11/2

4th

8

(7)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:00 Ayr

So Grateful

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has course form at 5f; losing run goes back to Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May 2025 and he's been through troubled times since, despite taking a healthy slide down the weights; risky.

33/1

10th

10

(11)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Pontefract

So Grateful

9st 0lb

J: Lewis Chalkley

T: Michael & David Easterby

Out of sorts since his last win and failed to beat a rival on seasonal debut; best watched unless the betting suggests a revival is likely.

33/1

Form: 50/79-

Last run: 306 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; eyecatcher on Ayr debut (7f, novice; fifth; 28-1) in September 2022; has badly lost his way since, failing to beat a single rival in two starts (7f-7.5f) in 2023; easing mark for first go over 6f (dam was a sprinter); best watched unless market speaks favourably.
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11th

4

(9)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Tipp Town

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Not built on promising Ayr debut in September 2022 in just four starts since, though probably needed the run when fourth of seven on this month's Doncaster return (6f, good to soft); 1m should be within range and still unexposed.

12/1

11th

4

(9)

28th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:00 Redcar

Tipp Town

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Not built on promising Ayr debut in September 2022 in just four starts since, though probably needed the run when fourth of seven on this month's Doncaster return (6f, good to soft); 1m should be within range and still unexposed.

12/1

4th

7

(2)

2nd May 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

17:05 Doncaster

Tipp Town

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

ducked right start

20/1

Form: 7-1244 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Pacy mare; made all at Newcastle (5f; 33-1) in January and consistent in defeat (over 6f) on her next two starts; her latest effort (last of four) was disappointing though, so she'd have a bit to prove back on turf, particularly on soft ground; clear risks attached.
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9th

3

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Hurt You Never

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Multiple winner down the years but is 0-7 this term and her form has declined to some degree, as current mark reflects; drops back to Class 6 for the first time in a while.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Hurt You Never

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: Adrian Nicholls

Only fifth in a field of six last week at Nottingham, but was close up behind Spirit Of Applause and that represented some return to form.

20/1

5th

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Adrian Nicholls

C&D winner who returned to form when third at Ripon (5f, good) in May and is 5lb lower today; however, this 7yo has struggled on both starts since and has something to prove.

14/1

Form: 9-0540 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins (5f-6f) for James Tate but has fallen a long way in the weights since last scoring at Southwell in August 2022; mixed messages since joining this trainer; keen (failed to stay 7f) at Newcastle last time; cheekpieces are enlisted seeking an upturn in fortunes.
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3rd

9

(7)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

All four wins on the AW (rated 4lb higher than on turf) including one over C&D; went close at Redcar (5f, good to firm) on his penultimate start, but is without a success since August 2022; others make greater appeal.

10/1

7

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

High Velocity

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Did well to go close at Redcar (5f) two weeks ago considering he probably didn't have the ideal track position; now 0-9 for current yard and 7lb higher back on AW but still looks well treated on historical data.

7/1

2nd

7

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:43 Redcar

High Velocity

9st 8lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Loughnane

Four AW wins for previous yard; 0-8 for current stable and has the same record on turf but he ran encouragingly on his most recent start in this sphere; attractively weighted.

7/1

Form: 65-247 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Proficient AW operator (3-6), going close on reappearance at Newcastle in March; less effective on turf (1-20), failing to sparkle at Thirsk latterly, although it should be stressed that he was beaten by only a nose on his sole previous visit to Doncaster (6f, soft; similar mark) last summer.
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3rd

4

(9)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

He needs to improve upon his last few showings and was held in fifth over C&D most recently; however, this two-time course winner is 6lb lower than when second at Newcastle (7f, Tapeta) in March and is not written off.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Blazing Son

9st 4lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

4lb lower than for his win at Newcastle (7f) last September; up and down in 2026 and others bring stronger claims.

12/1

8th

4

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Blazing Son

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

More productive on AW (5-17) than on turf (2-28) and was only run out of it inside the final furlong at Newcastle (7f Class 5; 9-1) in March; less effective since (0-2) but is slowly easing in the weights, and is perhaps best suited by 6f.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta £11.20
Straight Forecast £11.06
Trifecta £57.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Supreme King

TOPSPEED:

King's Crown

POSTDATA:

Blazing Son

The Star:

Hurt You Never

RP RATINGS:

Supreme King

Telegraph:

Supreme King

The Guardian:

Supreme King

D Express:

Supreme King

Daily Mirror:

Supreme King

The Sun:

Supreme King

The Times:

King's Crown

Daily Mail:

King's Crown

Daily Record:

Blazing Son