June 01 / 19.20 Doncaster

19.20

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 21-050 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Productive 2023 campaign ended with an easy success (off 1lb higher) on AW; not in anything like the same form at Class 2 level in 2024; this drop back in grade may help.
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7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 094-30 CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Both starts this season at Ascot, finishing third over 5f then well held over 6f; this return to the minimum trip is a plus; ties in with The Ridler on 2022 Norfolk form and, like that rival, has slipped to an attractive mark; 0-10 since debut win but can't be ruled out.
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6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well suited by 5f on quick ground; two runs for new stable, finishing third at Sandown last month before winning at Newmarket three weeks ago; 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Brave Nation

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time.

5/2

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell; however, it was a winless campaign and he failed to threaten at Yarmouth in April on his sole run this year; changed hands for 18,500gns last month and he needs to get back on track on this stable debut.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 07-240 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful on his day; went close at Musselburgh on stable/seasonal debut but has regressed in two subsequent starts; on a three-year losing spell.
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2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

2nd

4

(1)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 5

17:13 Catterick

Arecibo

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Declan Carroll

Smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in four runs this season; return to 6f in his favour but don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere.

14/1

6th

11

(1)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Thirsk

Arecibo

8st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Veteran who was a smart sprinter in his prime but last win was four years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; dropped another 3lb but he has lots to prove on this first run at 7f; visor removed.

25/1

Form: 12120- D BF

Last run: 344 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Progressive for new yard until form dipped on fast ground when favourite for the 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last June; absent since; remains of interest, granted suitable conditions (may need softer than good on turf)
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4th

1

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:50 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

10st 0lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Not that easy to win with (2-27 on turf) but is a C&D winner (good to soft) and has run creditably when third over C&D on last two starts (closely matched with Montezuma on last week's run); a possible

3/1

3rd

1

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:25 Musselburgh

Jer Batt

9st 10lb

J: David Nolan

T: David & Nicola Barron

C&D winner; it has been a while since his latest success but he has slipped down the weights and both this year's C&D runs (in deeper races) were encouraging; can go well fresh and a big run is on the cards.

7/2

Form: -28071 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Suited by the return to faster ground at Thirsk two weeks ago and is capable of following up granted ideal conditions (good/firmer); defied higher marks twice over C&D in summer 2022; shortlisted.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

Form: -10302

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.
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8th

7

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Redcar

Mountain Warrior

8st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Edward Bethell

Kickstarted 2024 with 6f Southwell success and he's continued in good form, a close sixth of 12 at Doncaster (5f) three weeks ago; can go well.

8/1

6th

11

(5)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:20 Doncaster

Mountain Warrior

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Dual 6f winner at Southwell (AW); good second dropped to 5f at Carlisle (good to firm) most recently, meeting traffic then keeping on well once in the clear; unexposed at this distance and warrants respect off unaltered mark.

13/2

2nd

1

(2)

20th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Carlisle

Mountain Warrior

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Both wins over 6f on Tapeta at Southwell; led until folding in the final 1f at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) most recently, suggesting this drop in distance is worth a shot.

9/1

Form: 16-733 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Unraced on soft/heavy; in decent form having finished third at Ascot and Newmarket last month; competitively weighted off last winning mark and can't be dismissed.
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6th

2

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 34y

Class 3

13:55 Newbury

Glamorous Breeze

10st 0lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Likeable 8yo mare with a consistent record and ten wins to her name; as good as ever when third of 23 at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good) last month, keeping on gamely; should go well again off 1lb higher.

7/1

3rd

15

(12)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Glamorous Breeze

8st 11lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

An 8yo mare but as good as ever and close up in 5f handicaps this season at this track, Windsor and Ascot; in the mix.

10/1

5th

12

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Ascot

Glamorous Breeze

8st 13lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Christopher Mason

Yet to win at Ascot but she has run some good races over C&D, including a close fifth in this race 12 months ago; better than ever in defeat this season; another big run is on the cards.

14/1

8th
7 (6)
Muker

10/1

Form: 1201-5 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Scored three times under Alex Jary for new stable last term; made promising late progress from a difficult position at Thirsk (behind Burning Cash) on reappearance; possibilities with that under his belt and Jary back on board.
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8th

1

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Muker

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Smart in his pomp; 2026 has been a struggle but he has dropped 19lb in the weights and is now eligible for Class 6 company; too much ability to discount but he is looking increasingly moody in the early part of his races.

10/1

8th

3

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

17:20 Windsor

Muker

9st 12lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

His last win was off 15lb higher in July 2025; threatened only once from seven starts this term, in a small field three runs ago, and soon got detached on last two outings, so others are readily preferred.

10/1

11th

11

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Muker

9st 6lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Has a couple of C&D wins on his record; not found his best form this year and he has too much to prove for comfort, for all he is tumbling down the weights.

25/1

Form: 0-4143 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has failed to match the form of her Pontefract success in two subsequent runs; all wins in single-figure fields, the last two making all; this scenario is not ideal.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th
14 (13)
Rambuso Creek

14/1

Form: 15-630 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Both wins (Class 5 and Class 4) at 5f; best effort this term when placed at Beverley (soft); failed to get home over 6f last time; returns to optimum trip but this isn't his ideal grade.
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5th

3

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

14:10 Carlisle

Rambuso Creek

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Herrington

Drew nicely clear to end lengthy losing run in basement-grade classified race on turf return at Nottingham (6f, soft) on Thursday; faces tougher task here but remains well handicapped on older form (even under 4lb penalty) and will be fine on the faster ground.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Rambuso Creek

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Poor strike-rate for one of his ability; drops into first 0-50 classified event and has good 7lb claimer booked; should give a good account.

4/1

5th

5

(5)

7th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Michael Herrington

Both of his wins from 41 starts have been on turf, the most recent in October 2023, but he was unlucky not to finish closer at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) 31 days ago; each-way claims if things drop right for this hold-up performer.

7/1

14/1

Form: 97079- D

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won the Norfolk at Royal Ascot as a 2yo; has failed to repeat that form since but appears well handicapped if gelding operation prompts a revival; interesting at this level on seasonal debut.
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7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

7th

1

(2)

28th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

Ended a losing run when gamely fending off another in-form rival over C&D 11 days ago; 3lb rise is not excessive and this is a weaker race, so he has to feature prominently in calculations.

5/2

1st

8

(1)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:00 Newcastle (AW)

The Ridler

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard Fahey

in touch with leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and led narrowly final 110yds, kept on

5/1

12th
4 (1)
Spoof

16/1

Form: 15-804 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Clear signs of a return to form at York (good to soft) last Saturday and is now 2lb below last winning mark; this 9yo has a fighting chance provided the latest effort is backed up.
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8th

9

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Spoof

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Veteran; all 12 wins have been over 5f and is ideally suited by plenty of give in the ground; hasn't been out since Doncaster win in March (5f, good to soft); has plenty in his favour and should go well again.

13/2

Non-runners

Mountain Peak, Never Dark

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £79.30
Straight Forecast £60.29
Tricast £647.73
Trifecta £735.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mountain Warrior

D Express:

Muker

TOPSPEED:

Princess Karine

The Sun:

Jer Batt

Daily Mail:

The Ridler

Telegraph:

Arecibo

RP RATINGS:

Mountain Warrior

POSTDATA:

Mountain Warrior

The Times:

Mountain Warrior

Daily Record:

Mountain Warrior

The Guardian:

Princess Karine

Daily Mirror:

Muker

The Star:

Muker