July 20 / 17.45 Doncaster

17.45

Soft

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 8-2467 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2022 but he ran well on his first two starts this year; too free upped to 6f here three weeks ago; drying ground in his favour and this is his lowest mark for some time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Dandy Dinmont

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Far from consistent this season but got up in the final strides over C&D (good to firm; off 1lb higher) in May; possibilities provided he's back in similar form and the race again pans out favourably.

12/1

5th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Dandy Dinmont

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Back off the same mark as when winning narrowly at Beverley (5f, good) in May, but he hasn't proved very consistent so far this year so not quite sure what to expect.

16/1

9th

2

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Dandy Dinmont

9st 8lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Resumed winning ways at Beverley (5f) in May but failed to beat a rival in ten-runner handicap at Carlisle (5f) 18 days ago; this course scorer has a bit to prove now.

11/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 092221 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
He had been banging at the door prior to a narrow win at Pontefract 11 days ago (5f, soft); that effort is backed up by the clock and a 3lb rise is fair enough; better ground no problem; each-way shout.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

17:15 Nottingham

Emperor Caradoc

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Two wins and a second from three visits to Nottingham, all over this trip on fast ground; 1lb higher than for his latest second; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Emperor Caradoc

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has a patchy profile but he won at Thirsk (6f, good to firm) in May and finished close-up in sixth there 18 days ago; remains feasibly treated on his win in this race last year and he's 2-2 at Nottingham; interesting contender.

11/4

20/1

  • Place: £8.00

Form: -55989 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins to his name, the latest off a 9lb higher mark in November; down the field on last three starts though and connections now reach for blinkers.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Catterick

Zuffolo

9st 5lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April but has finished down the field twice since; bounce back needed.

16/1

8th

1

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Zuffolo

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Fair 5f scorer who got back on track with second at Redcar (5f) in April; not best drawn when tenth in 5f Thirsk handicap since and remains one to be interested in off a 2lb lower mark.

9/2

10th

8

(12)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:50 Thirsk

Zuffolo

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Won off this mark at Newcastle (5f; 7-1; first-time visor) last September but mostly disappointing since until chasing home Beerwah at Redcar (5f, good to firm; 16-1) five weeks ago; is 5lb better off with that rival here; one of two for trainer Michael Dods.

7/1

Form: 232114 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a good year, including 5f wins at Nottingham and Catterick last month; not beaten far upped to Class 4 company at Ripon 12 days ago; no obvious reason why he wouldn't make another bold bid.
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5th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

16:52 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two C&D wins on soft and good ground; below best in the autumn and has needed both runs in 2026 but he's run two of his best races for Paul Mulrennan (1-3 on him) who is back up today; on a handy mark and a revival could be imminent.

7/1

5th

8

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

High Opinion

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Shaped as if in need of comeback run at Nottingham (5f, good; sixth of eight) in April; has some decent C&D form to his name and is 10lb lower (and claimer ridden) than when seeing off Our Absent Friends here in August 2024; foolish to discount hastily.

10/1

6th

5

(2)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

17:45 Nottingham

High Opinion

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Bryan Smart

More miss than hit in 2025 but back on a good mark as a result and a record of two wins and two seconds from his five outings over this C&D means a revival can't be ruled out back from four months off.

13/2

7/2

Form: 003841 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back to his recent best when readily seeing off nine rivals in a 5.5f handicap here nine days ago (soft), looking the winner from some way out; 5lb rise shouldn't be beyond him if reappearing in the same form.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Beverley

Jojo Rabbit

9st 5lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Never the slightest threat at Wolverhampton last time but there's nothing wrong with his two previous turf runs which included an unlucky second here; big player off the same mark if on a going day.

11/2

8th

9

29th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

20:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Jojo Rabbit

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Ruth Carr

Four C&D wins but the latest was back in 2024 and he's struggled a bit here off this sort of mark in recent attempts; has been running well on turf of late, though, and he shouldn't be that far away.

8/1

2nd

7

(1)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Jojo Rabbit

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Made all to win a Class 6 handicap over C&D last month; not so good on his next two starts but returned to his recent best when a close second at Beverley ten days ago; runs off the same mark today and he's ideally drawn to attack; should go well.

5/1

9/2

Form: 979351 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Back to form with a front-running win at Yarmouth ten days ago (5f, good to soft); still has handicapping scope given peak efforts but a 5lb rise looks a bit stiff on the bare form last time.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Multiple winner in previous seasons; 0-11 this year but is proving consistent, close second returned to AW most recently; remains 1lb below last winning mark; in the mix.

9/2

2nd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

17:03 Wolverhampton (AW)

Level Up

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

The winner of 12 of his 92 starts, the latest success coming at Chelmsford in October off 1lb higher; several good runs to his name this time around and Billy Loughnane replaces a 7lb claimer today; one to take seriously.

2/1

2nd

1

(1)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:42 Ffos Las

Level Up

10st 0lb

J: Alexandra McDonnell

T: David Evans

Losing run up to 13 and he finished over 4l behind Sonic Si when fifth of seven at Chepstow (5f, good to soft) on Monday; 1-1 here but he needs to do better than that latest effort.

9/2

Form: 590-15 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Made a winning handicap debut/reappearance over C&D (good to soft) last month, still looking green but having a fair bit in hand; failed to build on it on faster ground at Beverley, again hanging right; has some growing up to do but there is sufficient ability present to bring him right into the reckoning.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

20:09 Hamilton

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unexposed 3yo; looked good, albeit a touch wayward, when winning at Doncaster in June (5f, good to soft) and he was back at that level when second at Ayr 13 days ago, travelling strongly but still looking raw under pressure; up 2lb but looks the type to carry on improving with experience.

100/30

2nd

3

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:42 Ayr

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

in touch with leaders up the centre

6/1

7th

12

(5)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Warrendale Wagyu

9st 4lb

J: Gianluca Sanna

T: John & Sean Quinn

slowly away

7/1

14/1

Form: 4-44

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
He finished fourth in three novice/maiden runs for Roger Varian (5f-6f), often racing freely, before changing hands for 12,000gns last week; opening mark not an obvious gift.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

10

(7)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Exceed Now

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

midfield in centre of group

33/1

16th

10

(7)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Thirsk

Exceed Now

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Mark Walford

midfield in centre of group

33/1

8th

2

(10)

1st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Exceed Now

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Walford

Six-race maiden who has unconvincing handicap form (for new yard); fitting of tongue-tie needs to make a difference.

20/1

Form: 841570 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for his Catterick win (5f, good) in April; form has dipped the last twice though and others may have his measure.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 070-59 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Back to a good mark but he followed a promising stable debut at Nottingham with a lesser effort at Chelmsford; others look safer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(9)

24th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

prominent

20/1

9th

7

(7)

17th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

bumped start, led narrowly

16/1

5th

2

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

15:30 Musselburgh

Eeh Bah Gum

9st 10lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael Appleby

Dual C&D winner in 2022; latest success was in a turf handicap at Lingfield off 14lb higher in August last year; mainly disappointing since, including for new yard following wind surgery this term; plenty to prove.

12/1

Form: -00412 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On the up for this yard, making all at Down Royal last month (5f, good) before a close second at Bellewstown two weeks ago (front two clear); other pace to contend with in this field but there could be more in the tank.
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8th

5

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Comein Comein

9st 10lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

started quickly, raced far side, prominent

8/1

11th

9

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Comein Comein

9st 8lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

swerved sharply left start, prominent

6/1

2nd

2

(12)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Comein Comein

10st 1lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

led, faced challenge from 2f out, rallied final furlong, headed towards finish

4/1

Form: 5-5187

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo; won a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton in March but neither handicap run last month suggested she had been let in lightly; others safer.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearl Abbey

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

in rear, looked to go wrong over 1f out, soon pulled up

9/2

4

(2)

11th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearl Abbey

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Julie Camacho

in rear, looked to go wrong over 1f out

9/2

5th

7

(4)

21st Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearl Abbey

9st 6lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

took keen hold, prominent, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £49.50
Straight Forecast £35.60
Tricast £772.14
Trifecta £928.40

Selections

The Times:

High Opinion

D Express:

Comein Comein

The Guardian:

Emperor Caradoc

POSTDATA:

Level Up

Daily Mail:

Warrendale Wagyu

RP RATINGS:

Fortunate Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Jojo Rabbit

Daily Record:

Comein Comein

The Sun:

Emperor Caradoc

Telegraph:

Level Up

Daily Mirror:

High Opinion

The Star:

High Opinion