May 31 / 20.15 Doncaster

20.15

Good To Soft

Hits Radio Fighting Cancer With WPCC Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Hits Radio Fighting Cancer With WPCC Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 34-565 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden; ran quite well when fifth of 13 at Newbury (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago, despite refusing to settle, and might have untapped potential over 1m4f but others have more pressing claims here.
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6th

1

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 3f 15y

Class 5

17:35 Hamilton

Monsieur Melee

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

Changed hands for 45,000gns after string of good efforts for Jedd O'Keeffe in summer 2024, but this stable debut has been a long time coming and he might come on for the run.

7/1

3rd

7

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

16:25 Beverley

Monsieur Melee

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

Scored at Doncaster (1m4f) in May and has held his form well since, runner-up at Ripon (1m4f) two weeks ago; he ought to be thereabouts.

100/30

2nd

4

(2)

11th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 10y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Monsieur Melee

9st 1lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jedd O’Keeffe

raced in third against rail, outpaced over 2f out, rallied and went second over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner inside final furlong

4/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 334-3

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Looked suited by the move up to 1m2f when close third on recent seasonal/handicap debut at Beverley (good to firm); upped in trip again here and has plenty of scope for further progress; shortlisted.
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6th

10

(4)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

LEagle Aid

9st 8lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Charlie Johnston

Usually races prominently but came from the rear, having fluffed the start, to dead-heat over C&D (good; subsequently awarded outright win) last summer; now only 1lb above that mark and returns here after respectable run in quite valuable Musselburgh race last month; one to consider.

8/1

6th

4

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

LEagle Aid

9st 6lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

238 days off before his Newcastle run three weeks ago when he may well have been in need of the race and interference exacerbated his margin of defeat; possibilities if that has brought him back to his best.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 96-411

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
2-2 since upped to 1m6f and returned to turf last month; moves up from Class 6 today and is not sure to be suited by the drop back to 1m4f but was one of two to pull a long way clear of the others at Redcar 11 days ago and might still have more improvement to come; carries 6lb penalty but is due to go up by that amount anyway.
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7

(10)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 4

16:30 York

The Crafty Mole

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won at Newmarket (1m6f, good to firm) in August and at Ripon (2m, good) last month, appearing to idle in front on the second occasion having travelled extremely well; stayed on for fourth at Redcar (1m6f, good to soft) subsequently and the return to 2m could be a strong positive; major player.

9/1

4th

1

(2)

4th Oct 2025

Good

1m 5f 218y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

The Crafty Mole

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Won in Class 6 on soft and good to soft last year but withdrawn from good to soft on Thursday; first six wins were 1m6f, including at Newmarket this August, and he travelled much the best at Ripon (2m) one week ago before scraping home in front; up 3lb but return to 1m6f is clearly no disincentive and two of his wins last year were separated by only five days; player.

5/2

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 887-2 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Safely held in three novice/maiden races in the autumn but, having been well backed, kept on well for second on last month's seasonal/handicap debut at Kempton (1m3f; first-time cheekpieces); probably has more to offer; likely contender.
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1st

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten favourite over C&D this month but Miss Maverick did get first run on him and he has a 5lb pull on the winner now; remains relatively unexposed over this far.

9/2

2nd

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Completed a four-timer on his first four starts in this sphere at around 2m; held his form in defeat until weakening right out of it when 40-1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last month; the same distance is being persevered with but he's down in class and not out of this.

4/1

16th

22

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Sir Galahad

11st 0lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

Solid novice hurdler at 2m from last spring to autumn, completing a four-timer (on good ground) prior to holding his form, running-on sixth in Grade 2 at Cheltenham the final occasion; attractively weighed and has possibilities with this new trip worth exploring.

20/1

20/1

Form: 4-1135

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Began this year with two small-field AW wins (1m3f/9.4f) but was safely held after racing too freely on recent turf return at Chester (1m4f, good) and some of the others in this field probably have more potential.
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2nd

2

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

19:40 Nottingham

Its Not Risky

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, went second 2f out, no match for winner

8/1

8th

8

(8)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:50 Beverley

Its Not Risky

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Hugo Palmer

Took advantage of a drop in grade when scoring at Nottingham (1m2f, good) last month and he had a tough task from out of the weights in Racing League handicap last time; back on his correct mark now and he's not ruled out back in a Class 5 event.

10/1

9th

11

(10)

25th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 104y

Class 4

17:30 Yarmouth

Its Not Risky

8st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Hugo Palmer

Took advantage of a drop in grade to get up late and win at Nottingham (1m2f, good) latest; stays 1m4f; up 3lb and back in better company, so may struggle to follow up.

12/1

16/1

Form: 67-76

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed after only four starts but weakened into sixth when upped to 1m4f for recent handicap debut at Lingfield (AW) and moves up from 0-60 company here.
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10

14th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

17:58 Hexham

Veer

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

Maiden stayer on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes; 8,000gns purchase in November; 2.75l third to Pergamon (3lb worse off) at Kelso on second run over hurdles last time (2m, good); each-way chance.

14/1

3rd

4

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Veer

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

0-10 (modest form) on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and tailed-off fourth of six at Market Rasen (2m, good; 66-1) recently on switch to hurdling

66/1

3rd

4

25th May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:13 Kelso

Veer

10st 9lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Maurice Barnes

0-10 (modest form) on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes and tailed-off fourth of six at Market Rasen (2m, good; 66-1) recently on switch to hurdling

66/1

8/1

Form: 76-6

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Made low-key seasonal reappearance when weakening sixth at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago but his 1m3f AW run in December was quite promising and he remains unexposed; handicap debut.
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9th

4

(10)

15th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Night Horn

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Michael Keady

Regressive maiden for two yards who's done a lot of his racing over further and proved wildly inconsistent this year; the switch from cheekpieces to blinkers will need to make a difference.

20/1

6th

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

20:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Night Horn

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Michael Keady

0-12 but twice beaten only a length in handicaps, for Andrew Balding at Sandown last summer (1m6f; 11lb higher) and for this yard at Musselburgh two runs back (1m4f); had a shocker last time but he's better than that.

6/1

6th

2

(7)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:12 Lingfield

Night Horn

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Keady

0-11, but has run some of his best races at around this trip as when beaten just over a length into fourth of eight at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month; could go well from the same mark.

4/1

Form: 8-3615 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Came good at Brighton (1m2f, good) last month, his third handicap, but was disappointing odds-on favourite there three weeks ago and contests a much stronger race here; moves back up in trip with cheekpieces added.
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2nd

5

31st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Elforleather

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

took keen hold, soon prominent behind clear leader

15/2

2nd

5

31st Mar 2025

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:15 Wincanton

Elforleather

10st 9lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Juvenile hurdler who failed to build on his Southwell effort when comfortably held at Kelso; just ordinary on the Flat and lacks potential; may find better opportunities in handicaps soon.

15/2

5th

1

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 3

16:04 Kelso

Elforleather

11st 0lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

Fair on Flat at up to 1m6f for Jack Channon, winning three times, and he shaped nicely when a close second of nine at Southwell (2m, good to soft) on hurdling debut, making the odd mistake but keeping on; should go well.

11/4

9th
1 (7)
Turing

25/1

Form: 85-64

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise for Andrew Balding in AW novice/maiden races but finished last of four on handicap debut at Lingfield (1m2f) in January and was sold for 24,000gns soon afterwards; makes stable/turf debut here; visor removed after one use.
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4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Turing

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear, lost ground over 7f out, tailed off over 6f out

16/1

4

(4)

28th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Turing

9st 7lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Pat Phelan

towards rear, lost ground over 7f out, tailed off over 6f out

16/1

10th

9

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

12:55 Lingfield (AW)

Turing

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Mixed record on the Flat but he's edging down the weights and stepping up to 2m could prompt extra; considered.

14/1

16/1

Form: 067-6

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Outpaced at the business end of his seasonal/handicap debut at Hamilton (1m1f, good) a fortnight ago but the longer trip and/or first-time visor may enable improvement here.
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14th

12

(11)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Carvalhal

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row (including over C&D) last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn.

20/1

10

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Carvalhal

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came on quick ground, just okay runs of late on soft; others look more solid.

14/1

10

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Carvalhal

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Sole win came on quick ground, just okay runs of late on soft; others look more solid.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £28.90
Straight Forecast £25.75
Tricast £61.17
Trifecta £108.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Sir Galahad

SPOTLIGHT:

The Crafty Mole

Telegraph:

Night Horn

Daily Mirror:

Elforleather

The Times:

Monsieur Melee

NEWMARKET:

Sir Galahad

The Guardian:

Sir Galahad

Daily Mail:

Sir Galahad

D Express:

Sir Galahad

Daily Record:

Sir Galahad

POSTDATA:

The Crafty Mole

The Sun:

The Crafty Mole

The Star:

The Crafty Mole