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17.15

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Christmas Live @themovies At Doncaster Racecourse Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £11596.5
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 4
  • 7 runners
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Christmas Live @themovies At Doncaster Racecourse Nursery Handicap

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.50
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 772113

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Went close on nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in July and won her next two (7f, good to firm); beaten about 3l when third of five to Brindavan at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago but she could improve upon that latest form if getting a stronger gallop; not ruled out.
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4th

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Newmarket

Harmonia

8st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

took keen hold, led, lost three places from over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

9/1

5th

6

(3)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Newmarket

Harmonia

9st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Evans

Record of 21131 since switched to nurseries, beaten a head on soft ground on first occasion and scoring at Doncaster (1m, good) last time on the same card that Ghost Run won; progressive filly who is one to consider.

8/1

1st

6

(7)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Harmonia

9st 2lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: David Evans

Went close on nursery debut at Beverley (7.4f, soft) in July and won her next two (7f, good to firm); beaten about 3l when third of five to Brindavan at Kempton (1m, AW) three weeks ago but she could improve upon that latest form if getting a stronger gallop; not ruled out.

9/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 541

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has improved with each of his three runs, finishing fourth at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) in July then winning there (7f, good to soft) last time; there's every chance he'll continue to progress and that this longer trip will be within range; respected on nursery debut.
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3rd

3

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Record is 4-19; went close in competitive race at York in July; flattered by the winning margin at Haydock (7f, good) last time but may remain competitive back up 4lb; peak mark was higher.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Pellitory

10st 1lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f turf winner who was close to career-best form when second of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) last month but he weakened to finish well adrift of Crimson Spirit at Goodwood last week.

15/2

16th

5

(16)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Pellitory

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Three-time 7f turf winner who finished eighth of 16 in the 3yo handicap over C&D at this meeting last year for James Owen; had been gelded before finishing down the field in first two starts for this yard but was close to career-best form when second of 17 at York (7f, good to firm) 19 days ago; that was a bunch finish but 1lb nudge still looks reasonable; considered despite tricky stall.

10/1

Form: 424

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Promising second of five at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) in July on second start; failed to build on that when fourth at Sandown (7f, good) but this 650,000gns Frankel colt is bred to be suited by the step up in trip on today's nursery debut and he could play a leading role.
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1

(6)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

16:55 Newcastle (AW)

Best Adventure

9st 12lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Andrew Balding

Dual winner over 1m2f on turf (good/good to firm) this year and just 1lb higher than for the latest; shaped quite well in both previous goes on the AW; shortlisted back down in grade.

6/1

3

(6)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 2

16:35 Nottingham

Best Adventure

9st 1lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

1m2f turf wins this May and June, the latter when tongue tied first time (kept since); ran respectably at 1m4f on last two starts (three places behind Crowd Quake at Doncaster on latest) but return to 1m2f may suit.

11/2

5th

11

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Best Adventure

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

1m2f turf winner this May and June, the latter when tongue tied first time (kept since); creditable third of six when trying 1m4f on Lingfield AW on latest outing, but a previous attempt at 1m4f on turf was not so good; unraced on softer than good; others look a bit more solid.

7/1

5/1

Form: 54221 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Runner-up twice in a row (7f, AW) before getting off the mark when upped to 1m on nursery debut at Kempton (AW) three weeks ago; he could have more to offer at this trip and a 4lb rise isn't harsh; showed some promise on turf (good to firm) on debut; he's one to consider.
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9th

17

(7)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Brindavan

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: S Woods

More exposed than many of these after ten races; the latest was a C&D handicap (good to firm) six weeks ago and he raised his game to win it in tidy style from off the pace, but with only six runners and he's 6lb higher in this much tougher contest; sold for £250,000 on Monday.

18/1

1st

3

(4)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:50 Ascot

Brindavan

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

1-9 tally and his peak efforts have been on AW over 1m; there's plenty of hope for this trip in his pedigree but he raced freely and underperformed when trying it in small field at Newmarket last month.

12/1

1st

3

(4)

10th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 3

15:50 Ascot

Brindavan

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

towards rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, kept on

12/1

Form: 333170

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in July; the step up to 1m could suit and he's been drawn wide in big-field nurseries at Goodwood and York the last twice, but he needs to take a sizeable step forward from those performances.
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8th

5

(10)

7th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:17 Pontefract

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

slowly away, switched sharply left soon after start, raced in last, switched to centre 2f out

14/1

5th

5

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:15 Doncaster

Dukes Of Haather

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won in first-time blinkers (retained since) on nursery debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) in July; the step up to 1m could suit and he's been drawn wide in big-field nurseries at Goodwood and York the last twice, but he needs to take a sizeable step forward from those performances.

20/1

15th

15

(16)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Dukes Of Haather

8st 11lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Came good with blinkers added in 7f Chester nursery last month; drawn wide and made some late headway to finish seventh of 16 in Glorious Goodwood nursery since; that suggests he's still in good form but he again hasn't fared too well with the draw.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2834 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed on two of his first three starts (6f/7f, good); beaten 3l when fourth of five to Brindavan on last month's nursery debut at Kempton (1m, AW) and he needs a bigger performance today, but perhaps the first-time cheekpieces will prompt some improvement; not written off.
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8th

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Hit the target for the first time when fending off Mercurius Power over C&D (22-1; from 4lb lower) in July; last of eight back on turf at Hamilton (1m1f) subsequently; returning to this track (1-2 on AW) could still prove beneficial.

6/1

8th

4

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Defence Missile

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Made it 15th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m, AW) a week ago; now needs to show he can do it back on turf from 4lb higher and also still has stamina to prove.

6/1

1st

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

14-race maiden; tumbling down the weights and his latest Hamilton run was a little better; still not easily recommend though.

16/1

9/1

Form: 9435

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
It's very early days and he's shown signs of promise, but he was behind three of these when last of five on last month's nursery debut at Kempton (1m, AW; beaten just over 3l) and improvement is required.
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5

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:42 Newton Abbot

Pivotal Days

11st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Syd Hosie

Hasn't beaten a rival on the Flat this year and was well held in three hurdle runs before pulling up on handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f, good) last month; new cheekpieces and tongue-tie combination needs to spark a revival.

25/1

9

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Worcester

Pivotal Days

10st 12lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Syd Hosie

Hasn't beaten a rival on the Flat this year since switching stables and has been well held in three hurdle starts, although he wasn't beaten far when sixth of nine here (2m) in May; moves up in trip for handicap hurdle debut with something to prove.

33/1

7th

1

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

20:53 Bath

Pivotal Days

10st 2lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Syd Hosie

7f win for Ed Walker as a 2yo; modest form on Flat and over hurdles for new yard this year; Royal Ascot was fanciful latest and although this is more realistic, others still bring more compelling claims.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta £50.40
Straight Forecast £38.95
Trifecta £177.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Best Adventure

NEWMARKET:

Pellitory

RP RATINGS:

Brindavan

TOPSPEED:

Defence Missile

POSTDATA:

Pivotal Days

The Times:

Best Adventure

Telegraph:

Best Adventure

Daily Mail:

Best Adventure

D Express:

Best Adventure

The Star:

Best Adventure

Daily Record:

Best Adventure

The Guardian:

Pellitory

Daily Mirror:

Pellitory

The Sun:

Pellitory