September 13 / 17.20 Doncaster

17.20

Good

Believe Money ‘Confined’ Nursery Handicap (For horses With No More Than One Win)

  • Prize money: £11596.5
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Believe Money ‘Confined’ Nursery Handicap (For horses With No More Than One Win)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 513 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Spoiled his chance by hanging and proving a difficult ride last time when bidding for a Salisbury (6f) double, holding on for third place; chance of progress depends on whether that waywardness doesn't become a habit.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

24

(26)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shout

9st 1lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Versatile as regards ground; perhaps didn't take to visor in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; creditable fourth in major handicap last October when bidding for a C&D double; possibilities back in this scenario, especially as latest effort (third at York) represented a return to form.

14/1

3rd

6

(4)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Shout

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Progressive 3yo last season (on various ground), winning a big-field 1m handicap at Ascot in September; reappeared with encouraging run in the Lincoln at Doncaster and he's not written off, but he was somewhat underwhelming in the Spring Cup at Newbury last time when favourite.

11/2

13th

9

(5)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Shout

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Raced too freely in the Lincoln and ended up shaping nicely in a never-nearer ninth; had ended 2025 on a high with a smooth success at Ascot (1m, soft) and a fine fourth in the Balmoral Handicap (good) over the same C&D; gets on really well with Oisin Murphy and he's back in the saddle today; still unexposed and now looks ready to strike.

8/1

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2nd
1 (3)
Artagnan

11/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 20512 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has performed well at major festivals since switched to nursery level, winning at Glorious Goodwood then close second at York, both over 6f on good to firm; very solid contender, despite another rise in the weights.
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11th

2

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Dead-heated in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford last October; three solid efforts have followed and he should appreciate returning to 6f; drying ground no problem and he's high on the list.

9/4

4th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Two solid placed efforts have followed his AW win (6f; dead-heated) at Chelmsford last October; still has relatively low mileage and a promising claimer has been booked; first 5f run since his 2yo days.

6/1

2nd

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Artagnan

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Had a tongue-tie on for the first time when dead-heating at Chelmsford (6f) in October and he ran another solid race off this mark at Southwell (6f) next time; returns from a 160-day break and he could have more to offer on the AW.

11/4

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 463133 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 133 since being gelded, close third in competitive nursery at the York Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) most recently; ties in with the similarly solid Artagnan on that effort; shortlisted.
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5th

6

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Redcar

Far Above The Law

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Herrington

Has started off very well for Michael Herrington, landing a big-field handicap at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and going close in another at Thirsk (5f, good; Spring Is Sprung fourth, American Bay seventh) three weeks ago; a further 2lb nudge shouldn't prevent a prominent showing in his current mood, particularly with the promising Conor Whiteley taking 7lb off.

5/2

2nd

3

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Far Above The Law

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Did well over 6f for Alice Haynes and coped fine with the drop back to 5f at Ascot where he was prominent throughout and prevailed by just over a length; this 6lb higher mark isn't beyond him.

8/1

1st

10

(13)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:20 Ascot

Far Above The Law

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

Well handicapped on his best form for Alice Haynes and he made an encouraging stable debut when a close third at Southwell three weeks ago; one to be interested in.

12/1

4th
6 (5)
Blinky

14/1

Form: 519653 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Campaigned exclusively over 5f; has shown no further progress since his spring success but latest effort, when never-nearer third at Sandown, suggests he's ready for a crack at this new trip; could go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(1)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 3

16:15 Southwell (AW)

Blinky

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Beaten 13 times since his last win in March 2025 but he returned to form with close fourth at Chester three weeks ago and he has a good record over this C&D in the main; each-way claims.

8/1

4th

9

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Blinky

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Yet to strike form after two starts this season but now 5lb lower than when placed in Epsom's Dash (5f, good) just over a year ago and has won on good to soft ground; can't be ruled out.

25/1

Form: 4331

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has received no punishment from the assessor for Lingfield (AW) novice win last month when taking advantage of a good opportunity; consistent thus far and and likely to remain competitive; nursery debut.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

17:05 Windsor

Wheels Of Fire

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Resumed winning ways at Musselburgh (5f) in April but below form all three runs since, fourth of six at Haydock (5f) 11 days ago; this course winner is handily weighted if back on his A-game though.

3/1

4th

1

(5)

21st May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:13 Haydock

Wheels Of Fire

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Won at Musselburgh (5f, soft) last month and bounced back from lesser run at Newbury (6f, good) when sixth of ten at Thirsk (5f, good to firm), beaten just over 2l; back on slow ground today and could be in the mix.

15/8

6th

4

(9)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Wheels Of Fire

9st 7lb

J: Tyrese Cameron

T: Richard Hannon

Easily saw off 11 rivals at Musselburgh last month (5f, soft), form that has received some boosts since; not well drawn when down the field at Newbury two weeks ago (6f, good); mark left alone and perhaps vulnerable over 5f on a quick surface.

7/1

Form: 064334 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Six-race maiden who is proving consistent; ties in with Artagnan and Far Above The Law on Goodwood/Newbury form the last twice; possibilities off same mark, provided first-time headgear prompts some improvement.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Rare Change

8st 12lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

In fine form last spring, winning three times including over C&D; cheekpieces returned at Goodwood last month and he recorded a narrow soft-ground success; 2lb rise shouldn't handicap him out of things and faster ground should be beneficial.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Rare Change

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Had bad luck in running over C&D during an otherwise successful spell around this time last year; inconsistent since but has possibilities off current mark with cheekpieces given another spin.

10/1

Form: 417902 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Clear best form at Hamilton, namely a maiden success in June and nursery second (might have won but for coming off a true line) last week, both over 6f; has something to prove away from that venue.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Broadly inconsistent but his form at Doncaster features a success in last year's Leger Legends race and resurgent effort behind Bella Bisbee in latest start; better off with that rival and due to go back up 1lb in future.

7/2

2nd

10

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Made all in the Leger Legends race here last September (1m, good to soft); yet to shine this season but he's becoming dangerously well treated.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Shazani

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.

11/1

20/1

Form: 848

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced colt whose fourth at Kempton (AW) is flanked by poor efforts on turf; may be capable of better in handicaps but this looks a difficult assignment for the first attempt; eligible for lesser events.
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Verdict Starting price

11

(4)

15th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Equalised

8st 13lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

0-11 and although fully effective on AW, he isn't progressing; blinkers now tried having run in cheekpieces over C&D last week; each-way shout.

7/1

5th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Kempton (AW)

Equalised

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Harry Eustace

0-10; placed here (6f) in April for Charles Hills; favourite here (6f) on debut for this trainer last month, weakening into fourth; drops 2lb and cheekpieces now tried as he goes back up in trip; enters calculations.

5/1

4th

10

(2)

18th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Equalised

9st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Harry Eustace

Only 3l behind Time For Sandals over C&D last summer; had just one AW run since, when failing to reward strong market support over C&D in April (finished third off an 11lb higher mark); subsequent turf efforts easy enough to forgive and he makes his stable debut (same owners) off a tempting mark; could be an AW specialist and he's of some interest.

4/1

Non-runners

Diligently, Sensorium

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £26.10
Straight Forecast £21.22
Tricast £87.22
Trifecta £123.50

Selections

The Times:

Artagnan

LAMBOURN:

Diligently

POSTDATA:

Wheels Of Fire

RP RATINGS:

Shazani

NEWMARKET:

Shout

The Guardian:

Blinky

SPOTLIGHT:

Rare Change

Daily Mail:

Wheels Of Fire

Telegraph:

Artagnan

Daily Mirror:

Artagnan

The Sun:

Artagnan

The Star:

Artagnan

D Express:

Diligently

Daily Record:

Diligently

TOPSPEED:

Shazani