September 13 / 15.00 Doncaster

15.00

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Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £73723
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 1
  • 10 runners
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Carlsberg Danish Pilsner Flying Childers Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 15121 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has won three of his five races, all at 5f; on form was entitled to win a Group 3 in France last time (made all; good to soft) and had previously split Big Mojo and Mr Lightside in Goodwood's Molecomb (good to firm); battle-hardened youngster who looks sure to be heavily involved.
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20

(9)

17th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Aesterius

9st 1lb

J: James McDonald

T: Archie Watson

Smart sprinting 2yo whose four 5f wins included a Group 3 at Longchamp (good to soft) and Group 2 at Doncaster (good), both from the front; has to put a disappointing reappearance at York (favourite) behind him in this much better race.

25/1

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

6th

1

(9)

15th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:18 York

Aesterius

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Archie Watson

Reappears carrying a 5lb penalty but he was a Listed, Group 3 and Group 2 winner last season, and his defeat of Big Mojo and Magnum Force in the Flying Childers reads extremely well; strong claims.

5/4

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 214 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Beaten at Beverley first time out so his Group 3 Molecomb Stakes was a surprise (5f, good to firm; 25-1), but he proved that to be no flash in the pan when only 2l away in the Group 2 Gimcrack; only backed out of it late on at York having travelled with real purpose and 5f looks his trip for now; major player for the same connections that won this last year with Big Evs.
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7th

1

(6)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Big Mojo

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Campaigned mostly on good ground or firmer; drops back in grade for this seasonal debut and even under a 5lb penalty holds a major chance on best Group 1 form last term, namely close second in the July Cup and success in the Sprint Cup (beat Kind Of Blue by just over 1l; both well drawn).

6/1

14

(20)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Big Mojo

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

3yo who was beaten a neck by No Half Measures in the July Cup at Newmarket and gained a deserved first success at the top level when holding Kind Of Blue in the Sprint Cup at Haydock six weeks ago; 6f on a sound surface is ideal and he showed his liking for Ascot when winning the Commonwealth Cup Trial in the spring; has plenty in his favour.

7/1

11

(15)

6th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Haydock

Big Mojo

9st 3lb

J: William Buick

T: Michael Appleby

Two-time Group 3 winner who was a neck second to No Half Measures in the Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket (6f, good to firm); kept on for 2l fifth in Group 2 King George at Goodwood since when the drop back to 5f looked against this 3yo (good to soft; unraced on softer); each-way claims back up to 6f.

14/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 212 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Tongue tied the last twice over 5f on good to firm; won at Cork and would surely have followed up in a Listed race at York had that panned out differently, as he wasn't well drawn and then found traffic issues before bearing down on Tropical Storm late on; has a Middle Park entry and looks decidedly smart.
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6th

2

(3)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:34 Cork

Magnum Force

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

C&D maiden winner on good-to-firm last August; runner-up in a 5f Listed race at York and third in the Flying Childer; surpassed European form when beat fellow Irish raider Arizona Blaze in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar (5f, firm); reported to have a mouth injury after a dismal Naas run on seasonal debut; good chance to get season back on track.

5/4

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:03 Naas

Magnum Force

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

112 rated 3yo Mehmas colt progressed well as a 2yo, culminating with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (5f, firm); well-treated by the race conditions on his return, fast ground is ideal and while this is likely a stepping stone towards bigger targets later in the season, he is the one they have to beat.

7/4

7th

4

(7)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:03 Naas

Magnum Force

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

112 rated 3yo Mehmas colt progressed well as a 2yo, culminating with a win in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar (5f, firm); well-treated by the race conditions on his return, fast ground is ideal and while this is likely a stepping stone towards bigger targets later in the season, he is the one they have to beat.

7/4

Form: 52281 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second in the Norfolk at Royal Ascot (good to firm) before stopping quickly tried over 6f at Goodwood; bounced back from that with a 5f Listed win at York but from a good draw he got first run on the unfortunate Magnum Force and was all out to prevail; could struggle to confirm those placings with the second.
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12th

11

(8)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Tropical Storm

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

His best form is at 5f and he hasn't been at the top of his game since a Listed win at this meeting last May; however, he kept on well for third at Goodwood (5f, good) recently, suggesting the return to 6f is worth exploring, and his two career wins have both come here; a visor goes on.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

1st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Goodwood

Tropical Storm

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Bagged 5f York listed event last May; off seven months/gelded before posting an encouraging eighth of 14 in 5f Musselburgh handicap 27 days ago, nearest finish having lost ground when hampered soon after start; not without interest off a reduced mark.

6/1

8th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Tropical Storm

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

More miss than hit in 2025, winning 5f Listed race at York (good to firm) in May but failing to make the frame otherwise; now returns from a gelding operation on a handy mark and with his stable in form; big chance if he's on a going day.

9/2

16/1

Form: 221 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
85,000euros breeze-up buy; unlike most of these he lacks Pattern-class experience but he posted smart figures when justifying odds-on favouritism at Ripon (5f, good to firm) and he could be a dark one.
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17

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Made the frame in valuable handicaps at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) in July, but then ran poorly at the Shergar Cup two weeks ago; his record now reads just one win from ten attempts and he has something to prove in a race as competitive as this one.

28/1

2

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Zayer

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Archie Watson

In the frame in notable handicaps at the Royal meeting (5f, good to firm) and Newmarket (6f, good to firm) on his last two starts; 11lb better off with Prince Of India for just over 4l on the latter occasion; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give his running again.

9/1

4

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Newmarket (July)

Zayer

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Ran his best race when keeping on for fourth of 24 in the Palace Of Holyroodhouse at Royal Ascot three weeks ago (5f, good to firm; cheekpieces first time); looked ready for the return to 6f on that occasion but is perhaps vulnerable to a few lurking further down the weights.

12/1

OUR TIP
6th
2 (10)
Aint Nobody

12/1

Form: 116 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ran too poorly to blame just stamina on his step up to 6f in the July Stakes but rested since then; had previously matched the ten-year average winning RPR in winning the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) and he wouldn't be far away if back in that form.
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9th

2

(3)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Aint Nobody

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Ran well in last year's Nunthorpe in sole York attempt, finishing 100-1 second, but that's very much an outlier in his form; still needs to prove he can repeat it; failed to beat a rival in Newmarket Group 3 contest on reappearance.

33/1

14th

2

(8)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:55 Newmarket

Aint Nobody

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed winner at Royal Ascot as a 2yo; out of luck since but he showed what can be done on a good day when chasing home Asfoora in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (good to firm; 100-1) last August; no approach to that form since, however, and although Ryan Moore is booked, the absence of cheekpieces raises a query.

12/1

12

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Aint Nobody

9st 4lb

J: James Doyle

T: Kevin Ryan

He hasn't added to last season's Windsor Castle win at Royal Ascot but he excelled himself when running on for second in the Group 1 Nunthorpe at York (5f, good to firm) last month; 13lb well in on that effort and a low draw excuses a lesser effort in the Sprint Cup at Haydock two weeks ago; likely to go well but a stiff 6f on rain-softened ground perhaps not optimal.

8/1

Form: 01134 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
The winner of two 5f novices and has done well raised in grade, finishing hot on the heels of Big Mojo and Aesterius in a Group 3 at Goodwood and again not far away behind Tropical Storm and Magnum Force at York (5f Listed); asking a lot of him to reverse placings with all of those and probably placed at best.
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6th

7

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:44 Leicester

Mr Lightside

9st 3lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Can lead; smart 2yo who began 3yo season on a mark of 102; has shown just humdrum form in three turf handicaps, despite a sliding mark, and was way back behind Justcallmepete at Bath last week; has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

5

(5)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 160y

Class 4

17:20 Bath

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Michael Appleby

Both wins were on turf in 2024 but he's well treated on old form and has run respectably on Tapeta (5f/6f) in last two starts; can make the running and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made a bold bid back in this sphere.

6/1

4th

5

(8)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Mr Lightside

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Michael Appleby

Having tumbled down the weights there were signs of a possible revival when keeping on for third in a 5f handicap at Wolverhampton last week (attracted support); Rossa Ryan retains the ride and today's return to 6f won't be an issue; can't discount.

7/2

66/1

Form: 168

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Debut winner who has finished behind Big Mojo in both his Group-race assignments; there's no reason why he should be finishing ahead of the Appleby runner here.
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11th

10

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Eighth of 24 in a 5f handicap at Royal Ascot last season but he's finished out the back in his subsequent runs; bit risky.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Kings Call

9st 6lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Ran quite well when an unconsidered 100-1 shot at Royal Ascot last summer but that didn't prove a springboard to better things; down in the weights but best watched back from a 245-day break.

33/1

13th

10

(14)

29th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:38 Thirsk

Kings Call

9st 3lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Signs of retaining ability this year but last two runs were disappointing and others look stronger.

25/1

25/1

Form: 12353 D BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has gone 0-4 since her winning debut but has been performing to a commendable level, last time running right up to her best in a Listed race at Deauville (5f, good); just a worry that slow starts are becoming a habit and can't afford to concede ground in this company.
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10

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Bowman

T: Adrian Nicholls

Smart as 2yo but she hasn't quite hit those heights in 2025, albeit facing some tough assignments; dropping down the weights and now tried in cheekpieces but others look safer.

16/1

4

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:12 Newmarket (July)

Maw Lam

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Adrian Nicholls

Went close in Group 3 Firth Of Clyde Stakes at Ayr (6f, good to firm) last September; reappeared with fair fifth of 15 in the Group 3 Fred Darling at Newbury (7f, good) in April but has failed to build on that and she needs to raise her game now back up in trip.

16/1

6

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Maw Lam

9st 5lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

In the same ownership as Miss Lamai and finished just in front of that rival when third of 24 in last season's Queen Mary; unplaced in three starts this year but looks to retain all her ability, faring better than the result when sixth in a strong Listed race at Cork (5.5f, good) last month; a big run at rewarding odds can't be ruled out in this her first handicap.

28/1

10th
11 (1)
Make Haste

40/1

Form: 1026 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Never gave her running in the Queen Mary and then finished second in a Naas Listed race (5f, yielding); behind three of these when only sixth at York (5f Listed) but was soon on the back foot after starting slowly and ran well all things considered; worn this headgear combination the last twice; no forlorn hope at lengthy odds.
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10th

11

(1)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Make Haste

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Never gave her running in the Queen Mary and then finished second in a Naas Listed race (5f, yielding); behind three of these when only sixth at York (5f Listed) but was soon on the back foot after starting slowly and ran well all things considered; worn this headgear combination the last twice; no forlorn hope at lengthy odds.

40/1

6th

15

(14)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

16:45 York

Make Haste

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

One of three Irish challengers; heavy defeat in the Queen Mary is flanked by good performances at Naas, second in Listed grade (5f, yielding) with hood added on latest; could go well in the retained headgear.

8/1

2nd

3

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:18 Naas

Make Haste

9st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Diego Dias

Created a very nice impression when winning a C&D maiden in May; ran too bad to be true in the Queen Mary; headgear tried here and has a question to answer.

12/1

Non-runners

Arizona Blaze, Coto De Caza

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.50
Straight Forecast £14.82
Tricast £36.26
Trifecta £44.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Magnum Force

RP RATINGS:

Big Mojo

NEWMARKET:

Coto De Caza

LAMBOURN:

Aesterius

TOPSPEED:

Ain't Nobody

Telegraph:

Magnum Force

Daily Mail:

Magnum Force

D Express:

Magnum Force

Daily Mirror:

Magnum Force

Daily Record:

Magnum Force

POSTDATA:

Big Mojo

The Times:

Big Mojo

The Sun:

Big Mojo

The Star:

Big Mojo

The Guardian:

Coto De Caza