September 14 / 17.25 Doncaster

17.25

Good

Cepac 25th Year Anniversary Handicap

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 14 runners
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Cepac 25th Year Anniversary Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
1 (11)
Johan

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.50
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 0/15-0 CD

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Absent since beating only one rival here in March when bidding for a second success in the Lincoln; normally goes well fresh, so that was a disappointing reappearance effort; not sure what to expect.
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9th

2

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Johan

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

Interrupted career but has a good strike rate, including high-profile handicap wins at Goodwood and twice at Doncaster including a year ago; first Group win came under canny front-running ride over C&D last month in Desmond Stakes (accounted for four of thesse rivals) on belated seasonal return; unlikely to get such a soft lead here but handles soft and could go well.

11/2

2

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:23 Leopardstown

Johan

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack Channon

2022 Lincoln winner, also won Goodwood's Coral Golden Mile on his first run in 2023; enhanced fine record when fresh with 1m handicap win at Doncaster last autumn after a break of almost six months; has usually been well held in Listed/Group events, but ran creditably when third in a 1m Group 3 at Saint-Cloud on his final start last season.

4/1

1st

1

(11)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Johan

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Channon

Absent since beating only one rival here in March when bidding for a second success in the Lincoln; normally goes well fresh, so that was a disappointing reappearance effort; not sure what to expect.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 370560 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has each-way possibilities on plenty of form, which includes respectable efforts in major handicaps; just isn't certain to reproduce it, having lacked consistency this year; on a 13-race losing sequence.
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6th

7

(9)

14th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

10yo who won this in 2023; frequently runs well in quality handicaps and he's 5lb lower than when a cracking third in the Royal Hunt Cup last June; scratched from the Lincoln when running a temperature on his intended comeback last month and he tends to improve for a run these days; also winless since 2023.

15/2

11th

2

(1)

1st Nov 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:17 Newmarket

Bopedro

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

9yo who has drawn a blank since winning on the July Course in summer 2023 and needs everything to drop right but he often runs extremely well in defeat, including when third in the Royal Hunt Cup in June; another respectable effort when sixth of 20 in Balmoral at Ascot (1m, good) a fortnight ago; not discounted in this slightly easier race.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 14323 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Creditable third to Tolstoy when favourite for Racing League contest at Newcastle (upped to 1m, AW) last month, taking form figures to 14323; pedigree suggests he should do better still; remains of interest.
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2nd

1

(2)

1st May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:30 Ascot

Storm Star

10st 0lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

All four wins have been on the AW at Newcastle, including a hat-trick early last year; back on his last winning mark and he did chase a strong pace last time (in a race he won 12 months earlier) before folding late on; lightly raced on turf.

8/1

10th

7

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:00 Newcastle (AW)

Storm Star

9st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

He was completing a C&D hat-trick when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 3lb lower mark; not at his best in two runs this year (following a gelding operation) and he needs to raise his game.

12/1

6th

4

(1)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Storm Star

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Three 1m wins at Newcastle last year, including the 1m handicap on Good Friday; disappointing finishing effort when sixth behind Witch Hunter back there three weeks ago; needs to raise his game upped in class.

12/1

Form: 451251 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Yet to race on ground softer than good; got up close home in competitive 3yo event at the York Ebor festival (1m) last month off 7lb lower, taking handicap record to 2-5; progressive sort who warrants respect.
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13th

18

(21)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Treasure Time

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today.

16/1

8

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Treasure Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.

5/1

2

(12)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Treasure Time

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Ran well when fifth here (good to firm) last August and won competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to firm) later that month; fifth of 12 on return at Sandown (1m, good to firm) four weeks ago and could be suited by this extra furlong; unraced on softer than good; retains potential for top yard.

4/1

Form: -01U75 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ran creditably in Racing League events on AW last month; recorded a clearcut win at Pontefract (1m, good to firm) on last completed turf start and may still have more to offer; interesting back in this sphere.
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1

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Magnum Opus

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Did well in Meydan and returned to Britain for a close fourth in the Lincoln; hasn't kicked on from there, finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt and then midfield at Chelmsford (1m2f); looks vulnerable with his big weight.

10/1

3

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnum Opus

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (1m1f, good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln in March; looks interesting on that form but he's been a bit up and down this year and he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup last time; mixed messages.

5/1

17

(16)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Magnum Opus

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot.

33/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: -11705 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Made late gains over an inadequate 7f last time and this return to 1m looks a plus; won off this mark at Meydan in February but needs to prove he can defy it on home soil at a different time of year.
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6th

3

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Ouzo

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Made late gains over an inadequate 7f last time and this return to 1m looks a plus; won off this mark at Meydan in February but needs to prove he can defy it on home soil at a different time of year.

12/1

5th

2

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Ouzo

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Never figured in 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood and isn't crying out for this sharp drop back in trip, having done most of his winning over 1m-1m1f; sole 7f win came at a much lower level in 2019.

25/1

Form: 05-044

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Quickly running into form this term for new stable and remains well treated on historical data; return to 1m is the question mark for this 6yo, who has raced mostly at 6f-7f.
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1

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Rhythm Master

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Geoffrey Harker

Mostly creditable efforts in 2025 and he won at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) in August; Chester's extended 1m2f possibly stretched his stamina last time; could bounce back but as a 7yo he's more exposed than some of these.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Rhythm Master

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Modest strike-rate of 3-37 but his last win was at Thirsk (7f) last month and he ran another good race when a close third at Newmarket (1m) last time; now goes into unknown territory at this trip but he ran well over 1m1f in July and he's not ruled out; acts on good to firm and good to soft.

9/1

8/1

Form: 011161 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-7 for new yard includes a York hat-trick (7f, good to soft) in June/July and Newcastle win (1m, AW) last month; has crept back up the weights but Shay Farmer now takes off 7lb; very productive of late.
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10th

12

(11)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Brian Ellison

Too headstrong in a clear lead at Southwell (7f) last time, so did fairly well to be beaten only 2l in the end; gained last win off 10lb higher at Newcastle in August 2024; fighting chance provided he settles.

10/1

4th

6

(6)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Tolstoy

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Well treated on last year's high points and it wasn't a bad run from off the pace at Chelmsford 12 days ago, given how that race panned out (pulled hard/got behind/found trouble); the cheekpieces are worth persevering with.

4/1

7th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Doncaster

Tolstoy

8st 9lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Well suited by York and went close there in June; inconsistent otherwise during a 2025 campaign that has been markedly less productive than 2024; cheekpieces refitted for the first time since 2022; opposed.

40/1

Form: 005897 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Last three wins on Tapeta at Newcastle, the most recent in May; not in the same form since and can be opposed in this useful turf handicap; it's three years since his sole win in this sphere.
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13th

19

(12)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Eldrickjones

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Roger Fell

Well handicapped on last year's best form (including on turf) and ran okay when third of six at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; however, he's been hard to win with on grass and looks vulnerable back up in grade.

33/1

3rd

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Scored at Newcastle (7f) in December and in good nick until only sixth back there (7f) 35 days ago; the sort to bounce back though.

5/1

6th

5

(1)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Eldrickjones

9st 1lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Bagged a fourth C&D victory in December and he's continued in good nick, fourth of 12 in 1m Southwell handicap 13 days ago; he ought to be thereabouts once more.

7/1

10/1

Form: 379003 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative.
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18th

5

(14)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:30 Haydock

Raadobarg

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Well handicapped on his third on heavy ground at the Curragh (1m) in March but he's been generally disappointing since and was only tenth of 14 at Doncaster two weeks ago; new headgear is now tried but his last win was in 2022 and others are more convincing.

7/1

10th

4

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative.

10/1

4/1

Form: 2-4132 BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seems versatile ground-wise; has performed well at Royal Ascot (third in 1m Britannia) and Glorious Goodwood (close second over 1m1f) since switched to handicaps; improving 3yo who has a useful prize in him.
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7th

4

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Native Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

British raider rediscovered his best when a visor was added last June, winning three handicaps from five starts, the last being the valuable Challenge Cup (7f, soft) at Ascot; ran right up to form on his stakes debut in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) for seasonal return when a close runner-up; entitled to improve for that and top rated.

7/2

2

(8)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Native Warrior

9st 11lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Has improved for this visor and he's readily won competitive 7f handicaps here on his last two starts (good to soft/soft); back up to 1m on forecast better ground today but his past record provides hope that he'll cope with both and this thriving 4yo may well take a 6lb penalty in his stride.

9/2

1st

4

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ascot

Native Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

Third in a Britannia on first run at Ascot and came through to beat a few of these on last month's return over this trip on good to soft, reversing previous Goodwood placings with Great Acclaim; raised 8lb but now 2-3 since the visor went on and still improving by the looks.

9/2

66/1

Form: 42-000

Last run: 121 days

W: 8st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent 2023 campaign featured two wins; badly lost his form this spring, posting three duck eggs, and is best watched on return from four-month layoff unless the market speaks favourably.
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6th

6

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Patrick Morris

Continues to edge down the weights and he's well treated on the pick of this winter's course form; however, he appears to have gone off the boil on his last few outings and needs to raise his game.

8/1

6th

9

(5)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

2lb lower than for his Newcastle win in December but his form has gone off the boil more recently; Billy Loughnane, who was aboard for the Newcastle win, is back on today so a revival wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

10/1

6th

4

(7)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Bajan Bandit

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Morris

In good form over 7f/1m in mid-winter but below par on his last two outings and needs to bounce back.

14/1

66/1

Form: 9/0-60 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Capable of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but proved disappointing over hurdles and has deteriorated back on the Flat; finished last of 13 at Chester most recently (debut for new stable).
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8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

1

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Good Heavens

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Irish; market support proved misguided on his third and fourth British starts, which he followed with 25-1 win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, coming from last in a nine-runner race; back up 7lb, still well treated on his old Irish form.

4/1

Form: 108530 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Smart AW performer who completed a 1m hat-trick early this year; inconsistent since, mostly on turf and including at Listed/Group level; soundly beaten in competitive York handicap most recently.
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7th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 1

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Charlie Johnston

Useful on turf but better on AW, winning four of his six starts including twice at Listed level (won the corresponding race when it was run at Lingfield in 2024); off the track for a year but still more appealing than many.

20/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

15/2

4th

2

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Dear My Friend

9st 6lb

J: Richard Kingscote

T: Charlie Johnston

in rear

15/2

Non-runners

Mirsky

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £194.40
Straight Forecast £195.78
Tricast £820.38
Trifecta £1340.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Native Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Mirsky

LAMBOURN:

Storm Star

D Express:

Magnum Opus

The Times:

Treasure Time

Telegraph:

Tolstoy

NEWMARKET:

Raadobarg

TOPSPEED:

Johan

POSTDATA:

Bopedro

RP RATINGS:

Native Warrior

The Guardian:

Native Warrior

Daily Mail:

Native Warrior

The Sun:

Native Warrior

Daily Record:

Native Warrior

The Star:

Mirsky