August 03 / 14.50 Doncaster

14.50

Good To Firm

Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Cliff Williams Memorial Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -33165 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Delivered on earlier promise when scoring on handicap debut at Salisbury (5f, good to firm) in May; yet to kick on from that success but recent Ascot fifth was perfectly respectable and this race is probably a bit easier.
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7th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward.

5/1

7th

3

(6)

18th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 7lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

A dual 5f turf winner in 2024 but she came in only seventh of ten back on the AW in 6f handicap here last month; she needs to take a step forward.

5/1

7th

5

(3)

8th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Boadicia

9st 6lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Has form over 6f but her two wins, and three best RPRs, have come over 5f; wouldn't judge her too harshly on latest York run and she remains open to further progress; considered.

8/1

5/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -23141 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Took form to new level and doubled his tally with clearcut win from the front at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) five weeks ago; should be fine back on turf but is unlikely to enjoy an uncontested lead here.
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13th

11

(14)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Fidelius

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Robert Cowell

Six wins and five seconds from 17 AW runs; unplaced on turf on his last two starts and although this scenario will suit better, a few others look better handicapped.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

17:27 Goodwood

Fidelius

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Robert Cowell

Record of 6-17 on AW includes two wins in a consistent 2026 campaign; not disgraced back on turf last time but finished only fifth of six and took record in this sphere to 0-9; others preferred.

9/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 580483 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Slow to get back in the groove this season but suggested he might be ready to capitalise on some help from the handicapper when keeping-on third behind Ingleby Archie at Thirsk (5f, good to soft) last month; didn't get the best of runs there and today's faster ground will also suit; high on the list.
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4th

7

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Midnight Lir

10st 7lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Michael Dods

It's now 21 starts since his last success but he comes here in good form, fourth of ten in 5f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; well in the mix.

5/1

4th

7

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Thirsk

Midnight Lir

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a long losing sequence but he got back on track in first-time blinkers (tongue-tie also back on) with third of ten in 5f Carlisle handicap 18 days ago; well in the mix off the same mark with headgear retained.

6/1

3rd

7

(2)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Midnight Lir

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Beaten 19 times since his last win in September 2023 and good runs have been scarce over the last year and a bit; however, it's possible he'll improve for this month's reappearance outing and he's not discounted off a handy mark in a reapplied tongue-tie and first-time blinkers.

9/1

Form: 53-060

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden; bettered disappointing seasonal/handicap debut when midfield in 5f Redcar race won by Ingleby Archie in June but was never competitive when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) last week.
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1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

1st

8

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 6

17:55 Lingfield

Silky Robin

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Won four races on turf last year and resumes after an unsuccessful stint on the AW, 2lb lower than when last successful; fascinating contender.

11/1

Form: -23711 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
2-2 since reverting to front-running tactics in June, the wins gained over 5f at Redcar (good to firm) and Thirsk (good to soft); latest 4lb rise demands more from him but he's evidently in very good nick.
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3rd

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

10st 0lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Ended a long losing run when cosily making all in five-runner handicap at Nottingham (6f) three weeks ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly in his current mood.

11/4

1st

5

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

20:15 Nottingham

Ingleby Archie

9st 4lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Four-time sprint winner who acts on any ground; his last success was 13 months ago but he had a near-miss behind a course specialist at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last week; only 1lb higher here and he should make another bold bid.

7/2

2nd

3

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Hamilton

Ingleby Archie

9st 8lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Scored twice (5f/6f) last May and took a step forward with third of seven in 6f Catterick handicap 20 days ago; not out of things from an easing mark.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1-527 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Below form after racing too freely on latest outing but this unexposed filly lost out only by a head when second on her handicap debut at Haydock (5f, good to firm) two starts ago and is a contender if judged on that run.
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10th

1

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Love Wars

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has inconsistent turf form (all 5f) but the pick of it, namely 2yo success and close second in June, gives her possibilities off current mark provided she takes well to AW.

13/2

10th

1

(7)

28th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Love Wars

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has inconsistent turf form (all 5f) but the pick of it, namely 2yo success and close second in June, gives her possibilities off current mark provided she takes well to AW.

13/2

12th

9

(10)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Love Wars

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

3yo who was beaten just a head on handicap debut over C&D in June (good to firm; unraced on slow ground); below that level at Hamilton and Doncaster the next twice but perhaps the return here can trigger a bigger effort.

14/1

Form: 26-792

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; kept on well for second when dropped back to 5f at Ayr (good) recently but moves up from 0-65 grade today and probably needs to find something extra.
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1st

2

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

14:15 Hamilton

Classy Clarets

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Enjoying a fine season and his fifth win (including over C&D) of the campaign came at Wolverhampton (7f) two days ago when completing a quick hat-trick; leading claims turned out under a 5lb penalty.

6/5

1st

3

(2)

14th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Classy Clarets

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Iain Jardine

Arrives seeking a hat-trick after 7f turf wins at Musselburgh (good) and Catterick (good to firm), the latter with ease and his best effort for almost two years; still well treated on this first AW start since March and a repeat of either of his last two efforts would make him tough to beat.

6/5

1st

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:00 Catterick

Classy Clarets

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won at Hamilton (5f, good) in May and he was back on the scoresheet at Musselburgh (7f, good) last Tuesday, making virtually all under Jack Nicholls; yard continues in flying form and he's respected under a penalty.

100/30

Form: -42398

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed on consecutive 5f starts when blinkers were added in May and his 6f defeat a fortnight ago is best overlooked (saddle slipped); goes without blinkers today but, with Zak Wheatley claiming a useful 3lb, he's on a tempting mark.
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4th

4

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Willolarupi

9st 7lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Scored at Redcar (6f) last May and signed off for 2025 with a good third of 13 over C&D in October; needs to hit the ground running after nine months off though.

10/1

10

(3)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Willolarupi

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Didn't run badly at Pontefract 17 days ago (6f, soft) and he's not handicapped out of things on the best of this year's form; this might be a shade too competitive though.

10/1

Form: 084248 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Seemed to respond well to cheekpieces when making the frame on consecutive 6f starts in June/July but didn't fire when dropped back to 5f at Sandown recently and is now tried in blinkers.
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10th

3

(9)

17th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:13 Redcar

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Amy Murphy

Big question mark over current form, having failed to beat a rival in her last four runs, and she is 0-13 since winning her first couple of starts; drop in class needs to help.

25/1

7th

5

(6)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Chelmsford (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 10lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Amy Murphy

Her second to a handicap blot at Thirsk in June came off 5lb higher; she's run poorly on her last three starts though, looking a handful at Kempton 11 days ago.

14/1

2

(1)

20th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Kempton (AW)

Baileys Polka Dot

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Amy Murphy

ducked sharply left start, pulled hard, midfield, short of room and switched left after 2f, raced wide home turn, weakened quickly from 2f out

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £25.40
Straight Forecast £29.34
Tricast £140.54
Trifecta £148.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Boadicia

The Sun:

Ingleby Archie

RP RATINGS:

Fidelius

TOPSPEED:

Willolarupi

SPOTLIGHT:

Midnight Lir

Telegraph:

Boadicia

The Guardian:

Boadicia

The Star:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Record:

Ingleby Archie

Daily Mail:

Fidelius

Daily Mirror:

Fidelius

D Express:

Willolarupi

The Times:

Midnight Lir