May 18 / 20.20 Doncaster

20.20

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 41-6 D BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has started favourite all three 6f starts, his best effort when making all on Kempton AW in November; proved hard to restrain when ridden more patiently there in March and interesting to see whether he's allowed to stride on in a first-time hood now handicapping; has potential.
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12th

1

(12)

5th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mukaafah

9st 11lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Looked a smart prospect when running away with a Kempton novice last November (6f) and again when making all at Doncaster on his handicap debut in May (6f, good to firm; hooded first time); low-key runs twice since (Royal Ascot on first occasion) but the potential remains for a bigger effort at some point; stall 12 not ideal though.

14/1

8th

2

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Mukaafah

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

taken down early, started quickly, prominent

7/2

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 226- BF

Last run: 249 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
150,000gns 2yo; bred for longer trips than 6f, but 7f was as far as he wanted to go in three 2yo runs; gelded since; worth close attention in the betting now handicapping.
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1st

4

(8)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Haydock

Cool Dividend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Clive Cox

Runner-up on the first two of his three 2yo starts (7f, soft/good to firm) and occupied same position on last month's handicap and seasonal debut at Doncaster (6f, good to firm); hung right in the closing stages last time but he's in good hands to continue to improve and is one to consider.

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:20 Doncaster

Cool Dividend

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, in touch with leaders towards far side, headway and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

2nd

7

(4)

18th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:20 Doncaster

Cool Dividend

9st 5lb

J: John Fahy

T: Clive Cox

took keen hold, in touch with leaders towards far side, headway and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 158-14 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Both wins at 6f, on turf as 2yo and on AW return, but he couldn't pick up quickly enough when a staying-on fourth of eight at Southwell (6f) recently and it's possible this easy 6f won't be enough of a stamina test now.
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1st

4

(2)

25th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Piz Nair

9st 12lb

J: Liam Wright

T: George Scott

Two 6f wins, the second on Polytrack off a 4lb lower mark; some of his placed form since reads well and a lesser effort last time can be excused as the undulations of Epsom looked an issue; should get a good pace to aim at and he holds each-way claims.

10/1

6th

6

(2)

26th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:42 Epsom

Piz Nair

8st 12lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

dwelt start, took keen hold, held up in rear, switched to centre 3f out, headway and challenging when hung left 2f out

4/1

4th

12

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 3

19:00 Windsor

Piz Nair

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: George Scott

Consistent 3yo who kept on well for 3l second at Glorious Goodwood (7f, good to firm) recently in first-time cheekpieces (retained); on that latest evidence today's first crack at 1m is well worth a go; he's a possible.

15/2

Form: 0421-3

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Closely matched with Piz Nair on 6f turf form as 2yo and later ran with credit in AW handicaps before not needing his best form to win a novice on final start; good 7f return at Newmarket (good) when keeping on doggedly in third of 19; needs to show that an easy 6f suits as well.
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1st

8

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Kodiac Thriller

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mark Walford

Just one win for Charles Hills but last summer's best form came off higher marks than this; pleasing return to action/stable debut at Pontefract 17 days ago and being dropped 1lb helps; untried at 5f but he's not short of pace and he's another interesting contender.

6/1

1st

8

(2)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Kodiac Thriller

8st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Mark Walford

Just one win for Charles Hills but last summer's best form came off higher marks than this; pleasing return to action/stable debut at Pontefract 17 days ago and being dropped 1lb helps; untried at 5f but he's not short of pace and he's another interesting contender.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

30th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Pontefract

Kodiac Thriller

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Mark Walford

Yet to win a handicap but he ran several good races in defeat for Charles Hills last year; sold for 24,000gns in October; starts out for a new stable off an interesting mark and he's one to note for market confidence.

16/1

Form: 234-40

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both wins over 5f as a juvenile; stays 6f and should come on for his recent Chester run (when returning from a break) but others have more up their sleeves from a handicapping viewpoint.
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9th

5

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Call Glory

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Won twice as a 2yo but now on a losing streak of 19; it's not all been doom and gloom but this is a belated first run beyond 6f.

14/1

9th

5

(10)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Chelmsford (AW)

Call Glory

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

midfield, headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

14/1

9th

7

(8)

27th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Newcastle (AW)

Call Glory

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

0-18 since the second of his two 2yo wins but often runs well and he was a 1l second off this mark at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) four weeks ago, behind one who has followed up; every chance he'll be thereabouts.

7/1

7/1

Form: 66-33

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden who ran encouragingly on his turf/handicap debut at Windsor (6f, good) in April, travelling nicely from off the pace and making headway into third of 11 before his run flattened out a shade; looks as though he will improve on that; thereabouts.
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2nd

5

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Ascot

Mesaafi

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Flourished over 6f on AW for former trainer when blinkers were first fitted, beating Northcliff in cosy fashion at Newcastle in January; not so effective over 5f at Newmarket on yard debut in April and although the return to 6f will suit he looks on a highish mark now.

20/1

2nd

5

(3)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Ascot

Mesaafi

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Ross Burdon

Flourished over 6f on AW for former trainer when blinkers were first fitted, beating Northcliff in cosy fashion at Newcastle in January; not so effective over 5f at Newmarket on yard debut in April and although the return to 6f will suit he looks on a highish mark now.

20/1

9

(2)

17th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Newmarket

Mesaafi

8st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ross Burdon

In good form at 6f on AW since blinkers fitted, winning at Newcastle in January, but needs to improve for the drop to 5f as he's at least 4lb higher than for three turf handicap defeats; new trainer.

16/1

10/1

Form: 312145 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Well held in both turf handicaps (good to soft and heavy); has since added two more AW wins at 6f and although below best last time out, and he is fairly exposed now, he could do better back on good ground.
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13th

8

(14)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Three-time AW winner (including on Tapeta elsewhere) who produced a career best to win at Musselburgh last August when upped to 7f in first-time cheekpieces; absent since but he's unexposed over the trip and in the cheekpieces, and it will be no surprise if he has a big say.

11/1

13th

8

(14)

11th May 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Media Shooter

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Three-time AW winner (including on Tapeta elsewhere) who produced a career best to win at Musselburgh last August when upped to 7f in first-time cheekpieces; absent since but he's unexposed over the trip and in the cheekpieces, and it will be no surprise if he has a big say.

11/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-3294 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two wins from three starts for Roger Teal, over 6f (good to soft) and 5f (heavy); seems to have been running respectably over 7f in Qatar but hard to know how that ties in with sprint form back in Britain and he might prefer ground on the slow side of good.
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11th

4

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solar Aclaim

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Well beaten on Polytrack last June on sole AW start but ended last season in good heart on turf on his favoured testing ground, and he can be thereabouts if transferring that form to Tapeta on his reappearance.

9/1

11th

4

(4)

10th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Solar Aclaim

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Well beaten on Polytrack last June on sole AW start but ended last season in good heart on turf on his favoured testing ground, and he can be thereabouts if transferring that form to Tapeta on his reappearance.

9/1

6/1

Form: 104-43 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Promising 2yo who won a 6f novice at Windsor but he hung badly left and didn't stay 7f on AW reappearance; fared better back over 6f at Kempton 17 days ago when things didn't pan out ideally; can be involved back on turf.
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3rd

9

(4)

27th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Drama

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Ferguson

Beat notable opponents when winning twice at Kempton last year; defeats on turf since aren't the races to judge him on and he still has a bigger effort in him on AW; usual cheekpieces replaced by new blinkers today.

7/1

20/1

Form: 419-58

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had a busy 2yo season, winning twice at 5f (good to firm/good to soft); no more than respectable efforts this year and needs improvement for the return to 6f.
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2nd

7

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Beverley

Midnight Lir

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Never landed a blow at Pontefract (race won by Keldeo) on reappearance, extending a losing run that goes back to 2023; certainly holds a good chance off current mark on best form, which includes a C&D win.

10/1

2nd

7

(8)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:12 Beverley

Midnight Lir

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Never landed a blow at Pontefract (race won by Keldeo) on reappearance, extending a losing run that goes back to 2023; certainly holds a good chance off current mark on best form, which includes a C&D win.

10/1

8th

7

(1)

14th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:35 Pontefract

Midnight Lir

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, midfield, headway inside final 110yds, not pace to challenge

10/1

20/1

Form: 815-47 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Good 6f winner at Ripon on second 2yo start, but he hasn't found his level this year in his two handicaps over 1m (good to soft) and about 7f (soft); returning to 6f on good ground could be much more to his liking.
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7th

5

(9)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Power Of Zeus

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

6f maiden winner as 2yo; well held in three handicaps (6f-1m) last spring and he was well beaten when 80-1 for last month's return to action/stable debut at Southwell; dropped 5lb but others have less to prove.

33/1

Non-runners

Blue Day, Nighteyes

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £22.20
Straight Forecast £19.14
Tricast £113.15
Trifecta £182.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Kodiac Thriller

SPOTLIGHT:

Mukaafah

NEWMARKET:

Solar Aclaim

Daily Mirror:

Mesaafi

RP RATINGS:

Drama

The Times:

Mukaafah

Daily Mail:

Solar Aclaim

Daily Record:

Mesaafi

POSTDATA:

Kodiac Thriller

Telegraph:

Kodiac Thriller

The Guardian:

Kodiac Thriller

The Sun:

Kodiac Thriller

The Star:

Kodiac Thriller

D Express:

Drama