July 11 / 18.00 Doncaster

18.00

Good

Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 5f 143y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 100384

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended 2023 with a 5f win at Wolverhampton and he made a winning return to action at that track in April; he's run some fair races in defeat since and now drops into a 0-70; stamina for this trip not assured.
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6th

8

(7)

17th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:50 Thirsk

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Took advantage of a sliding mark when making all at Ripon a fortnight ago, minus the trademark cheekpieces (again absent here); a 5lb rise may be within reach now he's back in the groove.

3/1

5

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Ripon

Jojo Rabbit

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins last season off 10lb and 8lb higher marks; yet to find top form this season but this should suit better than Chelmsford last month and he's too well treated to ignore.

6/1

5

(3)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:22 Ripon

Jojo Rabbit

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Two wins last season off 10lb and 8lb higher marks; yet to find top form this season but this should suit better than Chelmsford last month and he's too well treated to ignore.

6/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 0-8608

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not found her feet this year but tumbling down the weights and this is a welcome drop in class; others have less to prove for now though.
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11th

8

(8)

10th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Sparkling Red

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

taken down early, dwelt start

5/1

1st

8

(10)

16th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Thirsk

Sparkling Red

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Has won on firm but seems suited by some give in the ground these days; sound run when about 3l fourth at Haydock last time on first run at this trip (good to soft); on a really good mark at present and one with a chance.

11/2

4th

1

(9)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:55 Haydock

Sparkling Red

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Michael Dods

Two-time 5f winner who continues to drop down the weights and has shown the odd sign of spark this season; however, it's been a disappointing campaign overall and she's going into the unknown now tackling 7f.

11/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -63005

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward, as emphasised by his hanging markedly left late on at Pontefract last time, but he's capable on his day and he's dropping down the weights; this intermediate trip could be ideal for him; 2lb lower than for an impressive Leicester win last October; each-way contender.
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6th

1

(1)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:37 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Herrington

Not short of ability but inconsistent for his former yard and he's yet to shine in two runs for new connections; dangerous mark and fully effective over C&D so can't be ruled out with cheekpieces now refitted.

8/1

6th

1

(1)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:37 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Michael Herrington

Not short of ability but inconsistent for his former yard and he's yet to shine in two runs for new connections; dangerous mark and fully effective over C&D so can't be ruled out with cheekpieces now refitted.

8/1

8th

4

(3)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

17:40 Southwell (AW)

Rambuso Creek

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Michael Herrington

Never prolific for Kevin Ryan but he is on a dangerous mark on the pick of his form for that stable and last month's stable debut should have sharpened him up; ran well over C&D last summer; betting useful.

14/1

Form: 445131 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Course winner; had a fine year in 2023, winning five times and she's continued the good work in 2024, adding three more handicaps; the latest of those was a comfortable Newbury win last week and she escapes a penalty; best on good or faster ground so Tuesday's rain not ideal.
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5th

5

(3)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

15:23 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 4lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner who has added victories 11 and 12 to her tally in recent weeks, both over C&D (made all on each occasion); easy lead unlikely this time but can't rule out in current form.

7/1

6

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:42 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

2-3 at this venue, the defeat coming over C&D last week when fourth to Parisiac having missed the break (usually starts quickly); closely matched with that rival on these terms and could run well.

6/1

6

(3)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

14:42 Hamilton

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

2-3 at this venue, the defeat coming over C&D last week when fourth to Parisiac having missed the break (usually starts quickly); closely matched with that rival on these terms and could run well.

6/1

Form: 1-3442

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
5f win on soft ground at Beverley as a 2yo; series of creditable efforts in defeat this year but he will need to pull out extra to win; is at least eased in grade.
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5th

5

(12)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Four AW wins since last October and he's gone close back on turf the last twice (6f, good/good to firm); also handles soft; each-way claims.

11/1

5th

5

(12)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

13:48 Haydock

Pals Battalion

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Four AW wins since last October and he's gone close back on turf the last twice (6f, good/good to firm); also handles soft; each-way claims.

11/1

Form: 680009

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
6f win at Thirsk 12 months ago (good to firm) came off a 14lb higher mark; struggling for new yard but he's the type to pop up at some stage and the addition of a visor could spark a revival; quicker ground might be preferable but worth a market check all the same.
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11th

2

(9)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Zaman Jemil

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off.

10/1

11th

2

(9)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Zaman Jemil

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Newcastle winner (6f, Tapeta) as a 2yo, but losing run up to 14 despite a plummeting mark; plenty to prove after four months off.

10/1

9th

3

(11)

5th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

17:13 Carlisle

Zaman Jemil

10st 6lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: John & Sean Quinn

bit short of room soon after start, took keen hold, prominent, weakened inside final furlong

20/1

33/1

Form: 428/7-

Last run: 439 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden but runner-up in three sprints on good or faster in 2022; only midfield here on soft ground in one run in 2023; returns from 439 days off with something to prove.
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11th

5

(12)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Spear Fir

9st 3lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Simon Whitaker

Lightly-raced maiden; beaten only 5l when seventh on her return from a 411-day break at Doncaster last week (5.5f, soft) and should improve for the run.

40/1

7th

12

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Spear Fir

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Simon Whitaker

Eight-race maiden but runner-up in three sprints on good or faster in 2022; only midfield here on soft ground in one run in 2023; returns from 439 days off with something to prove.

33/1

10/1

Form: 833260

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Although only 12th of 14 at Newcastle last time it was a run that still suggested he was in top form, seeing no daylight in the closing stages; finished second in this race in 2022 on his only other run at Doncaster; one to take seriously.
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8

(5)

25th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Five-time C&D winner, including twice around this time last year, who's on the downgrade now; is handicapped accordingly but has had a good few chances in similar company of late.

10/1

3rd

6

(2)

10th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jessica Macey

took keen hold, in rear on far side of group, headway and went third inside final furlong, kept on

6/1

7

(6)

19th Feb 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:25 Kempton (AW)

Phoenix Star

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Jessica Macey

Should be winning races off his reduced mark and the return to 6f looks a good move judged on recent efforts; four of his 12 wins have come over C&D; high on the list.

4/1

Form: 48-851

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Had plenty to spare when winning a 5f handicap at Bath last month (good ground) but the handicapper didn't miss it, whacking him up 11lb for his troubles; could still prove up to the task and rain shouldn't inconvenience this son of Orientor; one for the shortlist.
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3

(3)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 5

16:12 Yarmouth

Frank The Spark

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Paul Midgley

Triple 5f winner on a sound surface; well below par last time at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) but had been very competitive on both turf and AW in three starts this year prior to that; not ruled out.

5/1

7th

9

(3)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Thirsk

Frank The Spark

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

On the up last summer and better than ever in defeat this year, finishing with a flourish for second at Beverley 12 days ago; should get a good pace to run at here and there still looks to be mileage in his mark; stable has won four of the last seven renewals of this race; plenty of appeal.

11/4

Form: 1610-6 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last season's five runs (for Robyn Brisland) all came at Bath, winning three of them; sixth of nine here (6f, good to firm) on recent stable debut; should be sharper today but may need more weight off his back.
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1st

1

(11)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roger Fell

Eight of his nine wins have come at Bath and his best effort since returning from nine months off in June also came there; unplaced in all nine starts on the AW and hard to fancy on his first visit here.

20/1

1st

1

(11)

10th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Roger Fell

Eight of his nine wins have come at Bath and his best effort since returning from nine months off in June also came there; unplaced in all nine starts on the AW and hard to fancy on his first visit here.

20/1

3

(12)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Delagate This Lord

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Roger Fell

All nine wins on turf, the last eight at Bath; 0-9 on AW and was having his first run on sand since late 2022 when last of ten at Newcastle recently; up against it on course debut.

20/1

Form: 642237

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with these days but rain won't hurt and he was placed three times off this mark in the spring; bare 5f would be preferable.
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9

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 143y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Hard to win with these days but rain won't hurt and he was placed three times off this mark in the spring; bare 5f would be preferable.

10/1

7th

6

(1)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

15:25 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Handicapped to win and he's been threatening this spring, most recently finishing third over C&D last month (good ground; blinkered first time); that is solid form for the grade and he should give it another good go.

11/2

3rd

1

(6)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

20:18 Nottingham

Showalong

9st 11lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Tim Easterby

His last win was 12 months ago but that was over C&D and he's finished runner-up at Pontefract and Redcar (both at 5f on soft) in last two starts; on same mark as for both those runs and he's respected with blinkers added.

11/2

Non-runners

Doctor Vuby, Jesse Luc

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £118.30
Straight Forecast £94.46
Tricast £425.05
Trifecta £762.30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Hurt You Never

D Express:

Frank The Spark

The Times:

Pals Battalion

The Sun:

Jojo Rabbit

SPOTLIGHT:

Phoenix Star

The Star:

Frank The Spark

Daily Record:

Frank The Spark

POSTDATA:

Hurt You Never

Telegraph:

Hurt You Never

The Guardian:

Hurt You Never

Daily Mail:

Hurt You Never

Daily Mirror:

Hurt You Never