May 31 / 18.45 Doncaster

18.45

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Ant Marketing Proudly Supports Weston Park Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 313-73 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m Kempton scorer in 2023 who posted an excellent first effort on turf when third of eight in 1m Nottingham handicap 20 days ago; winner has gone in again so she must enter calculations with few miles still on the clock.
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6th

1

(5)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Twirling

10st 0lb

J: James Doyle

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

in touch with leaders, brief headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

5/1

3rd

2

(7)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:25 Goodwood

Twirling

10st 1lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in May and bounced back from lesser run on fast ground at Royal Ascot with very close third at Newmarket (1m, good to soft) last month; the recent rain has been in her favour and this lightly raced 4yo could play a leading role.

7/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 1035-2 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who resumed with an excellent second of nine in 1m Ascot handicap 30 days ago; she's already a dual scorer and is firmly in the picture nudged up just 1lb.
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3rd

4

(7)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Roarin Success

9st 10lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Not quite at her peak at Goodwood last time but she's been runner-up on three of her five starts this season (1m/1m2f, good to soft/good) and can be in the shake-up if back to her best.

8/1

6th

7

(10)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Roarin Success

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Harry Charlton

Struggled at Royal Ascot after blowing the start but she's been runner-up in her other three races this season (good to soft/good); latest was at Salisbury when going over this far for the first time and today's rival Elladonna clearly had the call; same mark today and 3lb swing with Elladonna may not be enough.

8/1

2nd

1

(2)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

19:20 Salisbury

Roarin Success

10st 2lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Struggled after blowing the start at Royal Ascot last month but began this season with two creditable seconds over straight miles (both on good to soft), and could plausibly have untapped potential over this new trip.

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 591207

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Newcastle (7f) in March but his more recent form is less encouraging, only seventh there four weeks ago; he needs to bounce back on a rare turf outing.
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9th

2

(9)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

18:02 Carlisle

Abruzzo Mia

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

took keen hold, prominent, weakened from 1f out

5/2

1st

4

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:52 Thirsk

Abruzzo Mia

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led towards finish, just prevailed

6/1

5/2

Form: 0-1131 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Hasn't looked back since joining his current yard and he made it 3-4 this season with an easy four-length victory in 1m Ayr handicap nine days ago; a major player under a 5lb penalty.
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5th

5

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 3

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Nikovo

9st 11lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won over C&D on stable debut in March and made it 3-4 for yard with 4l win at Ayr in May; however, his progress has rather stalled the last twice and he has to raise his game if he's to come out on top today.

12/1

6th

2

(7)

7th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Nikovo

9st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

dwelt start, in rear, brief headway over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 710-44 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Veteran comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine in 1m Newmarket handicap 13 days ago; he's one for the shortlist off an easing mark.
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3rd

3

(3)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Repertoire

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Usually consistent but ran well below his best last time and he wouldn't want the ground to turn soft; an infrequent winner at the best of times.

9/1

7th

7

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Repertoire

9st 3lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: David Simcock

Consistent sort who is 1lb above last winning mark and was a close third at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) latest; can give another good account.

9/1

Form: 4080-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f/1m winner early in 2023 and he returned from eight months off with an encouraging tenth of 20 in 7f York handicap two weeks ago; he can build on it now so shouldn't be underestimated off a 2lb lower mark.
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9th

5

(3)

18th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

The Cookstown Cafu

10st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Kevin Ryan

Two wins last year, the second off 6lb higher over C&D in May; some fair form without winning this time, notably when 2l fifth over 7f at York last time (good to firm; ducked right at the start); interesting.

6/1

5th

10

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

Below his best this year but has dropped down the weights and finished third off this mark at Carlisle (1m, good) three weeks ago in reapplied cheekpieces (retained); each-way claims if he's again on song.

8/1

3rd

4

(2)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

20:20 Carlisle

The Cookstown Cafu

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Excellent start to 2023, winning his first two starts, at 7f (soft) and 1m (good), but that didn't happen this time and connections resorted unsuccessfully to blinkers 22 days ago; has much to prove in refitted cheekpieces.

9/1

Form: /135-5 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 1m winner in 2023 who resumed from seven months with a promising fifth of 11 in 7f Southwell handicap 33 days ago; he's very much one to consider back at 1m with tongue-tie added.
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6th

9

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:20 Haydock

Pumalin Park

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Hasn't really kicked on from his 7f win at Salisbury in June but has posted some fair efforts; in top hands and this lightly raced 4yo may be able to take a sizeable step forward at some stage.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:18 Newmarket (July)

Pumalin Park

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Recorded his second win when scoring at Salisbury (7f, good to firm) in June and was a good second at Kempton next time; didn't fire at Ripon 13 days ago but that was on slow ground and he could resume his progress here; in the mix.

5/1

7th

7

(2)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ripon

Pumalin Park

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Sir Michael Stoute

Won a Lingfield (1m, AW) novice last season; subsequently gelded and given a wind op; won a Salisbury handicap over 7f last month (good to firm) and is one with a chance, particularly if the ground dries out.

11/4

33/1

Form: 41/58

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f winner for Andre Fabre in 2022 who has returned from a long absence in decent nick for his new yard, running-on into eighth in 7f Thirsk handicap 13 days ago; this 1m trip promises to suit so he can't be discounted.
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11th

3

(2)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Cabrillo

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

French 2yo winner who looked to start handicap life on an unrealistic mark for this yard in the spring; didn't build on his Doncaster third last time but has claims if getting away better and settling; yard also responsible for Retraction.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

29th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:40 Ayr

Cabrillo

9st 13lb

J: Sam James

T: Ruth Carr

French good-ground winner who returned from long absence for new yard this season and ran his best race yet in Britain when close third at Doncaster (7f, soft) this month; entitled to respect after that.

4/1

3rd

5

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

16:55 Doncaster

Cabrillo

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Missed almost two years after winning as a 2yo in France; is back on a competitive mark on the evidence of his latest effort here (blew the start and hit traffic) but the drop in trip may not be optimal.

12/1

25/1

Form: 759-09 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 1m winner in 2023 but he's offered little in two runs this term, cheekpieces retried when beating only one at Redcar (1m) 11 days ago; others appeal more.
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11th

1

(10)

7th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

17:15 Haydock

Pisanello

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Exploited a reduced mark at York (1m1f, good to soft) in June and is just 2lb higher today; however, he's gone off the boil the last twice and needs to get back on track.

12/1

9th

5

(8)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:47 Ripon

Pisanello

9st 2lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

His high draw may have done for him at Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) this month, but he was in good form prior to that including a win at York (1m1f, good to soft) in June; may prefer a stiffer 1m than this, though.

16/1

10th

5

(15)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Pisanello

9st 9lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark at York (1m1f, good to soft) in June; never-nearer third at Hamilton (8.3f) on both starts since; faces a stiffer task in this field; non-runner here yesterday.

25/1

10th
10 (1)
Achillea

12/1

Form: 99514- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
A two-time 1m scorer in 2023 who signed off with a solid fourth of seven in 1m handicap at Southwell in December; much respected on her seasonal return.
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7th

4

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Newbury

Achillea

9st 12lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

On a winning mark but hasn't really shown enough in four outings this year to suggest she's likely to take advantage.

20/1

5th

9

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:15 Windsor

Achillea

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Dean Ivory

3lb beneath the mark of her two wins but this season's disappointments need forgiving.

33/1

9th

6

(9)

14th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Achillea

9st 10lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: Dean Ivory

Back to the same mark as when finishing off her race well to win at Lingfield in November; effective on turf so this summer's two disappointing efforts at Doncaster and Ascot require some forgiving.

33/1

33/1

Form: 367580

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Comes here below par, cheekpieces tried when last of 13 in 7.5f Chester handicap three weeks ago; others are preferred.
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11th

9

(5)

31st May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Doncaster

Trip To Rome

9st 1lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Ian Williams

took keen hold, prominent

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £19.70
Straight Forecast £17.67
Tricast £245.17
Trifecta £336.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nikovo

The Times:

Roarin' Success

NEWMARKET:

Twirling

Telegraph:

Cabrillo

TOPSPEED:

The Cookstown Cafu

POSTDATA:

Repertoire

Daily Mirror:

Twirling

D Express:

Roarin' Success

The Star:

Roarin' Success

Daily Record:

Roarin' Success

RP RATINGS:

Nikovo

The Guardian:

Nikovo

Daily Mail:

Nikovo

The Sun:

Nikovo