June 29 / 17.50 Doncaster

17.50

Good To Firm

Napoleons Casino Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Napoleons Casino Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 355042 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Scored at Southwell (6f) in January and he got right back on track when a nose second of 13 at Nottingham (6f) 24 days ago; one for the shortlist despite a 2lb rise.
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10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 14-222 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish 5f winner who is shaping up well for his current yard, runner-up for the third consecutive start at Chester (6f) two weeks ago when just edged out; big shout nudged up 1lb with cheekpieces added.
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6th

5

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

14:05 Redcar

Mythical Phoenix

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Julie Camacho

Still seeking a first handicap success; huge chance on his 2024 form but he went the wrong way last season and his return to action at Doncaster last month was uninspiring; he has had a wind operation, his second, since but there are risks attached.

10/1

11th

7

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

20:05 Doncaster

Mythical Phoenix

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

A solid run when fourth in this race (good) last year but he struggled subsequently, with slow starts also becoming a feature; handicapped to be competitive if a 174-day break has freshened him up.

18/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 420-56 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 and he posted a below-par sixth of eight in 6f Goodwood handicap 20 days ago; others appeal more.
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7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

7th

10

(5)

18th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Ingra Tor

8st 12lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Resurgent 5yo who won at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in September before a close call at Wolverhampton the following month; this is tougher back in a Class 2 but he remains well handicapped on his best form and is not ruled out.

11/2

7/1

Form: 17-439 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer in 2023 who comes here in decent nick, not lasting home when ninth in 7f Newbury handicap 16 days ago; he's one to consider now dropped back in trip with cheekpieces added.
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OUR TIP

Form: -75029 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
It's now 12 outings since his last success but he arrives in good order, ninth of 20 in 6f York handicap two weeks ago; he ought to be in the shake-up.
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5th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Ripon

Another Investment

9st 5lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Rattled the crossbar on three occasions this summer, missing out by a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) in early July; failed to fire (only sixth) back there three weeks ago and he's probably missed his opportunity for now.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Another Investment

9st 13lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Runner-up three consecutive times since returning from short break in June, losing out only by a nose over C&D (good) on second occasion; creeping up the weights but ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/2

2nd

1

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player.

4/1

Form: 43-330 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort who wasn't disgraced after an awkward start when 11th of 21 in 6f York handicap 35 days ago; she was a dual 5f/6f scorer in 2023 and can make her presence felt.
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10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Sarah

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mike Murphy

Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade.

10/1

10th

4

(8)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Champagne Sarah

9st 2lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mike Murphy

Began the season with placed efforts at Windsor and Ascot (third of 26); not quite so good the last twice and she returns from five months off in a competitive race for the grade.

10/1

20/1

Form: 522230 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
In good form without winning this spring and he wasn't given a hard time of it after 12 weeks off when 15th at York (6f) last time; one to consider with that run under his belt.
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6

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

19:35 Epsom

Muscika

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: David O’Meara

Veteran with 18 wins on his CV, including over C&D; last success was from the front at Redcar (6f, good to firm) in May but he's been well held in both runs since; bit to prove again but has possibilities if he can bounce back.

12/1

Form: 19-000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A fairly useful 6f scorer for Ed Bethell in 2023 but he's yet to fire in three runs for his current yard this term, retried in a visor when only 16th at York (6f) two weeks ago; he needs to take a big step forward.
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1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Ripon

Rock Of England

10st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Paul Midgley

6yo who has won three times this season, including over C&D in June and at Hamilton last month; remains well handicapped on his old form but he didn't shine at Thirsk last time and it would be a worry if the forecast rain arrives (all turf wins have been on good/good to firm).

9/2

4th

5

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer and another of these having a good season; close up behind Accrual and Moulin Booj here last time and he's better off at the weights with both.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Rock Of England

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Prominent racer; thriving this season, winning three of his last five starts with the latest a cosy success at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) two weeks ago; up 4lb but he needs serious consideration; stable also runs American Bay.

7/2

Form: 349910 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways over C&D in May and not ideally placed when 11th at Nottingham (6f) 24 days ago; he shouldn't be underestimated.
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7

(2)

17th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tyke

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Went close over C&D last month and was a fair fourth at Southwell (first-time cheekpieces) last time; hard to rule out a good run with visor now tried but he's not easy to predict and losing run is mounting up.

8/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Tyke

8st 8lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Patchy form since winning off 6lb higher at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) last May and has a bit to find with Many A Star and Ormolulu on last month's C&D running; application of cheekpieces needs to make a difference.

9/1

Form: 40-005 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on his first two starts this term but he shaped well when fifth of nine in 7f Catterick handicap 11 days ago, prominent long way; this drop back in trip should suit and he's weighted to go close off a 2lb lower mark.
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17th

22

(22)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Another Baar

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a local Group 1 in Bahrain in January but got clobbered by the handicapper as a result; slipping back to a more realistic mark but drawn highest and others bring much more pressing claims.

50/1

7th

4

(13)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Another Baar

9st 8lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Landed a 5f Bahrain handicap in January but has struggled since; the handicapper is starting to relent but others are still preferred.

33/1

10th

5

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Another Baar

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

On a tough mark after a big-race win in Bahrain in January; no impact in two runs this month and he is due to be 3lb lower from the weekend.

33/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £36.80
Straight Forecast £35.72
Tricast £159.67
Trifecta £249.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mythical Phoenix

TOPSPEED:

Champagne Sarah

POSTDATA:

Tyke

RP RATINGS:

Another Baar

Daily Record:

Rock Opera

D Express:

Be Frank

Telegraph:

Mythical Phoenix

Daily Mail:

Mythical Phoenix

Daily Mirror:

Mythical Phoenix

The Sun:

Mythical Phoenix

The Star:

Tyke

The Times:

Champagne Sarah

The Guardian:

Champagne Sarah