September 13 / 17.55 Doncaster

17.55

Good

Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £11596.5
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Hilton Garden Inn Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 063735 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
3lb lower than for his 6f win here last summer (good ground); yet to win this year but he's run several good races in defeat, including at York on Sunday when he only tired in the final 100 yards; big run on the cards back at 5f.
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3rd

16

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Fantasy Master

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Robert Cowell

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Chelmsford in December; 2lb higher mark and stronger opposition might find him out back from five months off.

12/1

5th

10

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Chelmsford (AW)

Fantasy Master

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Darryll Holland

Good efforts on his last three 5f runs but in between there have been two lesser efforts over 6f; did win over C&D off 1lb higher last November though and he can't be left out of calculations.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 564313

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Something of a slow burner but things have really clicked in recent weeks, showing fine speed to win a 6f handicap at Thirsk in good style last month; confirmed herself an improved performer when third in a Racing League event at Newcastle three weeks ago, making the running and only picked off late; the second there has advertised the form since and she could well have more to come; key player.
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7th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Ripon

South Parade

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, finishing down the field again at Thirsk (Tees Aggregates several places ahead of her) 12 days ago; needs to rediscover her spark.

10/1

12th

16

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

South Parade

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

On a dangerous mark but she doesn't look in much form, last of 17 at Musselburgh on latest outing; needs to rediscover her spark.

33/1

12th

8

(12)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

South Parade

8st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

She's dropped back down to a dangerous mark but she struggled on her final three starts last season and did likewise on her reappearance over C&D a fortnight ago; a major turnaround is necessary.

16/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 325419 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he's talented and isn't handicapped out of things; saw no daylight when ninth at Newcastle last time (behind South Parade); chance if getting a clear run through.
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No Results Found

14/1

Form: 627256 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to win this year but he's finished second on three occasions; latest 6f run not the one to judge him on and he holds each-way claims under these conditions.
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7th

5

(10)

13th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 3lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Won six 5f handicaps here in 2025; only 1lb higher than for the latest of them but he is rarely seen over 6f and connections now turn to a tongue tie for the first time.

7/1

5th

3

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Paddys Day

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Boasts a fine record over 5f here, winning in December and reaching the frame on all three outings this year; 6f AW winner for previous stable but has raced almost exclusively at the minimum trip for Nigel Tinkler; should be on the premises if still fully effective at 6f.

8/1

16/1

Form: 624015 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Not as good as he was but he won cosily at Chester on his penultimate start off 4lb lower; finished behind Digital at Hamilton three weeks ago, however, and drying ground won't be in his favour.
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2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

2

(5)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Count Dorsay

9st 11lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Tim Easterby

Record of 0-12 this term but has frame possibilities on recent form and win possibilities provided his game is raised a touch; still 13lb below last winning mark.

11/2

16

(11)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:30 Nottingham

Count Dorsay

9st 5lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Ended 2024 with a pair of soft-ground 6f wins at Catterick, the second of them off 13lb higher; handicapper has held the upper hand this year but conditions will suit and he helps form a strong hand for Tim Easterby.

12/1

12/1

Form: 363607

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On a fair mark on the pick of this year's handicap runs and he responded well to a visor at Sandown 13 days ago, racing enthusiastically but unable to sustain his effort in the closing stages; this track may prove more suitable and he's been dropped another 1lb since; not ruled out.
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3rd

11

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Stuart Williams

Tame end to last season and no return to form on his two starts this year; however, he's 2lb lower than when winning this under Olivia Haines last year (good to firm) and the return to the Rowley Mile could trigger a revival.

12/1

7th

8

(6)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 10lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Stuart Williams

On a dangerous mark on 2025 best but he ended that campaign with some lesser efforts and it was the same story on his return to action five weeks ago; others look safer.

16/1

7th

8

(4)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rebel Path

8st 13lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Stuart Williams

Both of his wins on the AW have been over C&D but his most recent success came on turf at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) last May; back on the AW following a 159-day break.

8/1

Form: 550223 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
On a lowly mark again but he's been beaten at 3-1 or shorter on his last three starts and there weren't any obvious excuses at Ripon 18 days ago; capable at this level but may have to make do with more minor money.
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7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

led narrowly on far side of group, headed halfway, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

7th

2

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:28 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

The veteran of the field but he arrives in top form, finding only the revitalised Mondammej too strong over C&D three weeks ago; not dismissed lightly off an unchanged mark.

9/2

2nd

7

(7)

8th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:33 Newcastle (AW)

Strong Johnson

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Paul Midgley

led but pestered, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

7/1

Form: 442122 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Slow start for this stable but having dropped in the weights he's been back in the groove since June, winning twice at Musselburgh (5f, good) and narrowly beaten at Ripon and Musselburgh the last twice; sneaking up the handicap but current wellbeing counts for plenty.
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5th

4

(7)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:55 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Ran creditably off 2lb higher back here last Friday, beaten just over 1l and taking record over C&D to 121214; gained most recent success off this mark at Pontefract in May; very solid chance.

4/1

4th

6

(4)

1st Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

19:18 Musselburgh

Protest Rally

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Liam Bailey

Won over 5f here (good) and at Pontefract (good to firm) in May; hasn't been in quite the same form recently; others stronger.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:20 York

Protest Rally

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Liam Bailey

Two wins in May (5f, good/good to firm) and has continued in good heart, beaten just over 2l when eighth of 16 over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; however, he needs something extra today.

14/1

9th
11 (9)
Cluedo

8/1

Form: 91-562 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.
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1

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cluedo

9st 8lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

Had wind surgery prior to an encouraging effort at Goodwood and seemed out of her depth in Class 4 at Doncaster St Leger meeting since; C&D winner (off 2lb lower) last October and has possibilities back down in grade.

6/1

9th

11

(9)

13th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

17:55 Doncaster

Cluedo

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Henry Candy

Had a wind op in July and her finishing effort when second at Goodwood three weeks ago suggested it had done the trick; runs off the same mark today and, given her relatively low mileage, there could well be more in the tank.

8/1

2nd

2

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

19:20 Goodwood

Cluedo

9st 13lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Henry Candy

slowly into stride, in rear

11/2

50/1

Form: 2675

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only fifth on Saturday's handicap debut at Wolverhampton; while he may do better at some point, this race looks too competitive.
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4th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:27 Newmarket

State Of Madness

9st 0lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Loughnane

Three 6f wins towards the end of last year (including on good to soft/good to firm); took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Southwell (7f, AW) last time and may be able to build on that run today; each-way possibilities.

14/1

3rd

5

(2)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Mark Loughnane

Three wins (form figures 1121432) for Charlie Clover, ending his time with that trainer with a narrow defeat here (6f) in February; high in the weights for this trainer (0-2) as a result, only ninth of 12 after an early stumble at Kempton (7f) latest.

10/1

9th

3

(4)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Kempton (AW)

State Of Madness

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Did well in seven starts for Charlie Clover after returning from six months off in October (1121432), but held on his debut for this yard here (6f) a week ago; has never attempted this far before.

4/1

10/1

Form: 16-444 D BF

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has form on straight tracks but both wins have come around a bend; still 1lb higher than for his Chester win one year ago (5f, good to soft) but that was a fine effort and his efforts when last seen in May weren't too bad; capable if ready to roll after 105-day absence.
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12

(7)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

14:10 Chester

Seantrabh

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Declan Carroll

C&D winner as a 3yo who'll appreciate any rain; starts the season on a handy mark but will need to be right on his game after seven months off.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early

7/1

5th

3

(1)

1st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

13:08 Newmarket

Seantrabh

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

disputed lead early, outpaced and in touch with leaders after 1f, rallied and headway over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

Form: 439304 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Wide-margin win at Pontefract in May (5f, soft) hasn't proved a springboard to better things; she is now 2lb lower but others boast more compelling claims.
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3

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Bryan Smart

Ran out an easy winner in a small-field soft-ground handicap at Pontefract last spring but the handicapper took umbrage and she's found it tough going since; may have needed January's return to action but she still carries risk despite her much-reduced mark.

9/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

10th

9

(10)

25th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Princess Karine

9st 4lb

J: David Nolan

T: Bryan Smart

ducked sharply left start, prominent in centre of group

14/1

Form: 314750 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Prolific in Class 5/6 company; only 2lb higher than for her Newbury win in July (5f, good to firm) and this is weaker than the Class 2 she tackled at York last month; others still look to hold more obvious claims.
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5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:12 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

14-66 and somewhat of a Hamilton Park specialist; creditable third to Vince L'Amour (Betweenthesticks second) over C&D on penultimate start but, that aside, she hasn't been overly competitive; easing mark (8lb below her last winning one) offers some hope.

14/1

9th

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Carlisle

Hurt You Never

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Nicholls

Best on good/firmer; 14-time winner who showed clear signs of a return to form at Ripon last time, finishing third; enters calculations off 6lb below last winning mark.

13/2

3rd

6

(7)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Ripon

Hurt You Never

9st 6lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Adrian Nicholls

Prolific winner who is on a dangerous mark but she's been out of sorts since completing a double at Hamilton (5f, good) last August; has plenty to prove and needs to turn things around back in trip.

16/1

14th
1 (4)
Digital

14/1

Form: 023154 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Enjoying a good summer, winning two 5f handicaps at Hamilton on good ground; creditable efforts in defeat twice since last win; back down in class today and should go well once again.
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9th

4

(1)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Digital

9st 6lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Four-time turf winner who won off today's mark at Newcastle (5f, AW) in February; however, he's finished down the field on his last four starts and a major turnaround is necessary.

12/1

11th

3

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Digital

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won three 5f AW handicaps through the winter but his last three efforts were nothing to shout about; capable on turf but needs to turn a corner.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

17:48 Southwell (AW)

Digital

8st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

In good form for much of the winter, winning three 5f handicaps, but his form has cooled on his last two starts; others look stronger in this grade.

25/1

Non-runners

Rock Of England, Crypto Quest, Lady Nunthorpe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £32.20
Straight Forecast £19.61
Tricast £248.61
Trifecta £307.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

South Parade

POSTDATA:

Digital

Daily Mail:

Rock Of England

TOPSPEED:

Rebel Path

Daily Record:

Cluedo

D Express:

Water Of Leith

The Guardian:

Strong Johnson

RP RATINGS:

South Parade

The Times:

South Parade

The Star:

South Parade

The Sun:

Rock Of England

NEWMARKET:

Rebel Path

Telegraph:

Digital

Daily Mirror:

Digital