September 12 / 17.50 Doncaster

17.50

Good

Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap

  • Prize money: £18039
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 3
  • 13 runners
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Winners Wear Skopes Menswear Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 521

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Close, staying-on second in maiden at Pontefract (1m2f, soft) on second start, three weeks before comfortably going one better in a novice at Southwell (1m3f, AW); an interesting handicap newcomer with potential and he shapes as if 1m4f will help.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:00 Haydock

Kildare Legend

9st 1lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Only fourth of nine at York (1m4f, good) in July last time but prior to that he was beaten just a neck by Stressfree when making the running here (1m4f, good) in May; effective on soft/good to soft; remains lightly raced and is not written off now back here.

9/1

4th

2

(6)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

15:50 York

Kildare Legend

10st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James Ferguson

Effective on good to soft and good; record of 2-7 and better than ever when putting the pace to the race and just missing out at Haydock two months ago (1m4f); solid contender here off 3lb higher.

5/2

2nd

13

(10)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 175y

Class 2

13:13 Haydock

Kildare Legend

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James Ferguson

All turf starts have been on softer than good; won a Southwell novice last July, followed up in 1m4f handicap at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) and good third of 15 off this mark in valuable 1m4f race at Newmarket; he failed to live up to favouritism at Newcastle (1m4f, AW) on reappearance but wasn't disgraced and, after just six races, may still do better.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 673536

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three French wins on good to soft in 2022; 0-10 in Britain but with significant encouragement this season given his falling mark and that he now returns to 1m4f after three runs over further; each-way chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Percy Shelley

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Three Flat wins and he's 2-5 over hurdles; competitive in both disciplines since returning from a break and this scenario is ideal for him.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Goodwood

Percy Shelley

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); reappeared with a creditable third at Plumpton last month and he's feasibly treated on his best Flat form last year, including a sequence of runner-up efforts over staying trips; respected back in this sphere.

9/2

3rd

1

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Percy Shelley

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Useful Flat performer who made good start to hurdling career in the autumn, including when going close in a Cheltenham novice (2m4f, good to soft; has won on good ground); flopped at Ascot (2m5f, good) in November but has had a break since and retains potential now in his first handicap hurdle.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 525221

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner of a maiden at Dieppe (1m3f, soft) three weeks ago, having been second in 1m2f handicaps on three of her five starts in Britain earlier this season; needs improvement and has sometimes raced freely, so isn't nailed on to get 1m4f despite the positive signs in her pedigree.
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3

(7)

25th Jun 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Xiomara

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

0-2 on AW; won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f) the following month; weakened on stable debut at Windsor (1m2f) in April and didn't fare that much better over 11.4f there (good to firm) last time; handicapper is relenting, though.

10/1

2

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Xiomara

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

2

(9)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Xiomara

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Won soft-ground maiden in France for David Menuisier last August and placed in Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good to soft) the following month; had tough assignments in Listed events in next two starts but she returned to calmer waters with ninth of ten on stable debut here (1m2f, good to firm) last month; may have needed that run but she's now 1-12 and others are more convincing.

14/1

Form: 2219

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All four races have been at 1m2f, none on firmer than good; twice runner-up before gaining a narrow verdict in maiden at Chepstow in May; looked a scopey sort likely to do well in handicaps, but he never figured at Goodwood (soft) 19 days ago, hampered after 4f but disconcertingly laboured and eased from 2f out; should have potential if that can be forgiven.
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Verdict Starting price

5

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Trouville

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Low-mileage 4yo who won on turf last term; gelded prior to his good second behind Road To Wembley at Chelmsford (1m6f) on AW/seasonal debut; may well build on that effort; respected upped further in distance.

5/1

2nd

3

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Trouville

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well beaten in two of his three handicaps last season but his keeping-on fourth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in between was a good effort; gelded during subsequent layoff and remains lightly raced; up in trip for seasonal/AW debut; not ruled out.

7/1

2nd

3

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

Trouville

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well beaten in two of his three handicaps last season but his keeping-on fourth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) in between was a good effort; gelded during subsequent layoff and remains lightly raced; up in trip for seasonal/AW debut; not ruled out.

7/1

5th
13 (1)
Soowaih

20/1

Form: 624487

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0-11 in handicaps since winning a Newcastle novice (1m, AW) last October, though he went very close off this mark at York (1m4f, good to soft) in July; has a competitive mark if tinkerings with the trip (two runs at 1m2f, two at 2m) explain the diminishing returns since.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

5

(6)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Ayr

Soowaih

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Sole win was in a novice at Newcastle (1m, AW) last October but he was only just caught in a Hamilton handicap (1m4f, good to soft) last Monday; on same mark here and he's an interesting contender on this drop back in trip.

9/2

2nd

6

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

15:33 Hamilton

Soowaih

9st 7lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

0-12 since winning last October on his third start and he's inconsistent; however, he returned to form with a close fifth of 13 at Doncaster (1m4f, good to soft) recently and this stiffer track may well be a positive; chance.

8/1

5th

13

(1)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Soowaih

8st 11lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

dwelt start

20/1

Form: 1-7020

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Strong-finishing, neck second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot (1m4f, good to firm) in August was easily his most competitive show this term; shortlived headway from the back in the 1m6f Melrose at York (1m6f) two weeks later, pretty disappointing at 10-1, but he's a player on the Ascot run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Champagne Prince

8st 13lb

J: George Wood

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Superior on AW but handicapped accordingly and he was a promising fifth over 1m4f here (good to firm) in August, when he raced wide early and was in the lead at the furlong pole; again faded when last of five in Listed race at Chester last time (1m4f, good to soft; tough task at weights) and this drop back in trip could prove ideal; drawn low and one to consider seriously.

9/1

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 1

14:05 Chester

Champagne Prince

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a 1m4f Listed win from the front last December) whereas 0-8 on turf; has shown easily his best turf form in two of his last three starts (gelded before latest) but much better is seemingly required today.

33/1

5th

6

(10)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

13:50 York

Champagne Prince

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Best form on AW, on which he's 5-7 (including a Listed win from the front) whereas 0-7 on turf; he now has a 10lb lower turf mark and managed sixth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm) on penultimate start, but that's easily his best turf form; gelded since a poor show on latest outing.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 521535

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Never finished far away, but expensive to follow with his sole win (nine races) coming at 1-2 in a maiden in June; confined to 1m-1m1f on his last five starts, wearing cheekpieces on last two; there is enough stamina in the pedigree but other options look more solid.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Indemnity

11st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Emma Lavelle

4-6 on good ground over hurdles, notching another personal best when returning from a break to win readily at Plumpton (2m; 15-2) last month; a 10lb rise demands further improvement but he's thriving and should encounter suitable conditions again.

5/1

1st

7

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Indemnity

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Very progressive in completing a good-ground hat-trick last year and when third to Tutti Quanti in a Class 1 handicap at Newbury in November (soft); still on a competitive mark despite all that and for whatever reason he didn't show his true form at Kempton on final sighting at Christmas; if forgiven that, and he's had a break, then he enters the picture.

5/1

6

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 7f 157y

Class 2

15:10 Ascot

Indemnity

10st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Pretty useful in 2024 on Flat; won on good ground at Huntingdon, Warwick and Market Rasen (2m1f) in all three of his handicap hurdles, with mistakes at the last two flights on latest outing but he'd travelled much the best and won by nearly 2l; up another 6lb and in class but he keeps looking as if he has more up his sleeve.

6/1

10/1

Form: 115-17 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has won a maiden, a novice and a 1m4f AW handicap, plus heavy defeats in a Group 3 as 2yo and a York handicap this May (9-2); absent since and brings very mixed messages but he is a lightly raced 3yo.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Per Contra

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Won off 2lb lower at Newcastle last autumn but hasn't repeated the form and slow starts are becoming a habit; needs to get back on track.

22/1

13th

10

(13)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:55 York

Per Contra

8st 13lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Neck second of 15 over C&D (good to firm) last August and his seventh of 12 at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) last month can be upgraded as he was slowly away in a race which favoured those ridden more prominently; he's one to consider back up in trip.

20/1

7th

6

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 3

17:15 Musselburgh

Per Contra

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won three of his first four starts for Ollie Sangster between July 2023 and April 2024, but has only been successful in one of his last 17 starts and that was on the AW; needs to step up from his Doncaster return (1m2f, good to soft) a fortnight ago.

20/1

8/1

Form: 665

Last run: 88 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Fair form and some improvement this April-June in two maidens at Newbury and a C&D novice; gelded since; unraced on firmer than good; makes handicap debut after 88 days off and it's possible that he is now a bit closer to the finished article, so he needs a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 1

15:58 Beverley

Raja Raja

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Lightly raced 4yo who easily won a handicap at Southwell (1m4f, AW) in December and didn't run badly when last of seven at 150-1 in Group 3 Aston Park at Newbury (1m4f, good to firm) last month; however, he faces another tough task in this Listed event and is best watched.

16/1

Form: 2-16

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Went on about 4f out when clearcut winner of eight-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, good to soft) in April; sixth of seven in Listed race at Goodwood (1m3f, good) in May was only a marginal improvement on that form and he was second favourite, so a fair bit better was seemingly anticipated; after only three races and now 110 days off, he's an eyecatching handicap debutant.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Warwick

Lyric

11st 4lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Showed some useful Flat form for the Gosden stable in 2024 but last year's stable debut was disappointing and he made a low-key start to his hurdling career when eighth of ten in Musselburgh maiden (2m1f, good to soft; jumping lacked fluency) in March; needs to take a big step forward.

7/1

8th

4

20th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 4

14:20 Musselburgh

Lyric

11st 6lb

J: Jonjo O’Neill Jr

T: Jonjo & A J O’Neill

Lightly raced 5yo; well beaten last May on sole Flat start for this yard but he has some useful form in that sphere and brings potential to this hurdle debut; interesting to see how he goes in the betting in a modest race.

11/4

11th
2 (8)
Graphite

20/1

Form: 23-672 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Veteran who is on a losing spell of over three years; second off a career-low mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW; second run since wind surgery) on latest outing but very lightly raced on turf these days and more to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 6f 1y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Graphite

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: T J Kent

Veteran whose last win was in August 2021; second off a career-low mark at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW; second run since wind surgery) on penultimate start but he's lightly raced on turf these days and has not made a significant impact in this sphere for a long time.

16/1

11th

2

(8)

12th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:50 Doncaster

Graphite

9st 10lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: T J Kent

dwelt start

20/1

2nd

5

(8)

1st Aug 2024

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 3

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Graphite

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Veteran who is on a three-year losing spell, has something to find on 2024 efforts and has stamina to prove back up in distance; enough reasons to oppose him.

16/1

Form: 225331

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Very reliable in a busy year and never better than when winning at Beverley 18 days ago; both wins have been there over 1m2f on good to firm this summer; has a bit more to prove back at 1m4f but needs respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

4th

4

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 4

17:53 Newcastle (AW)

Ludos Landing

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Charlie Johnston

Won for blinkers first being fitted and did so again for them going back on over C&D two months ago; lacked consistency in recent times and there's not much wiggle room off this mark but he's capable if on a going day.

10/1

Form: 325110 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Failed to win in Hong Kong in 2022 or 2023 but returned to James Fanshawe this year and won at Brighton in April; followed up in another six-runner race at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) for new yard in August, when cheekpieces (kept since) were added, 18 days before never dangerous over 2m at York; more interesting back at 1m4f but needs to raise his game again.
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2

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Ensured

9st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Won this race off 1lb lower 12 months ago on stable debut; a market check is advised but he was tailed off on this year's two Flat starts and pulled up on his recent hurdle debut; a major turnaround is needed.

20/1

2

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 4

14:20 Newton Abbot

Ensured

11st 4lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Useful at around 1m4f on the Flat at his best but ran as though something was amiss on both outings in the spring and it takes a leap of faith to support him on this hurdling debut; blinkers the headgear of choice today.

6/4

11th

3

(6)

11th May 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Ensured

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Probably acts on Tapeta; won two 1m4f turf handicaps last April/August before his form tapered away; tailed off on reappearance four weeks ago.

25/1

Non-runners

Saratoga Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £37.40
Straight Forecast £39.68
Tricast £248.80
Trifecta £362.80

Selections

The Times:

Xiomara

The Guardian:

Kildare Legend

NEWMARKET:

Trouville

SPOTLIGHT:

Lyric

TOPSPEED:

Saratoga Gold

Daily Mirror:

Champagne Prince

RP RATINGS:

Percy Shelley

The Sun:

Ensured

D Express:

Kildare Legend

Telegraph:

Trouville

The Star:

Xiomara

Daily Record:

Xiomara

Daily Mail:

Lyric

POSTDATA:

Saratoga Gold