September 15 / 14.40 Doncaster

14.40

Good

Betfred City Of Doncaster Handicap

  • Prize money: £33501
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Betfred City Of Doncaster Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: -81008 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk (7f, good to soft) in June and is just 2lb higher today, but his subsequent form hasn't come up to scratch; has to raise his game.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Telemark

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Well suited by slow ground; attractively handicapped and his last two runs have both been promising, meeting trouble before finishing off strongly at Newcastle last month; high on the list.

4/1

4th

9

(10)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Telemark

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

1lb lower than for his Doncaster win 12 months ago (7f, soft); several creditable runs in handicaps this season but he will need to pull out a bit more if he's to come out on top.

12/1

8

(5)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Ascot

Telemark

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Not troubled the judge this season but hasn't been running badly, last time behind Native Warrior on the AW in late June; a triple winner on ground softer than good so connections have no doubt been waiting for some rain; worth considering.

14/1

OUR TIP

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 3134-9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Midfield in York handicap (1m, good to firm) last month, which wasn't a bad run on his first outing of the year; gelded since; classy form in defeat in Group 3 and Listed races over 7f last season and he's not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

5

(22)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Failed to beat a rival in Group race last time; seemed to run well in the Victoria Cup over C&D in his most recent handicap attempt but was always favourably positioned the way the race went and needs to prove he can back up the form; still on career-high mark.

25/1

8th

4

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Golden Mind

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

5yo who won three handicaps last year (including on heavy ground) and has been better than ever in such races this season, finishing second at Musselburgh (7f, good to soft) then fourth of 28 in the Victoria Cup at Ascot (7f, good); however, he has something to find against today's opponents.

14/1

4th

2

(23)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Golden Mind

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Good second at Musselburgh (7f) with reappearance under his belt but is by no means certain to go one better off 103 in this deep field; has gained all handicap wins off marks in in the high-90s and still needs to prove he can break the triple-digit barrier.

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 012 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Easily made all at Newcastle (7f, AW) in June on second start and short-headed in Thirsk novice next time (7f, good to soft; got loose beforehand); handed a lofty mark for today's handicap debut but this unexposed 320,000gns yearling is in top hands and could have more to offer; cheekpieces go on.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(6)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

8st 10lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Strong 6f form here until a disappointing run eight days ago, tanking through the race but finding little off the bridle; should be fine back at 5f and he remains on a dangerous mark.

7/2

9th

7

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Germanic

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Julie Camacho

Has turf form but starting to look like an AW specialist, rewarding market support when seeing off Heavenly Heather and 11 others over C&D two months ago; weighted to confirm the form with his old adversary and he is still 2lb lower than for his fine C&D second last May; strong claims.

5/1

7

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

13:30 Doncaster

Germanic

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Began his time with Julie Camacho with two solid runs in the spring, notably when second of 13 at Newcastle (6f); things have gone south since, albeit in top sprints, and a wind operation didn't arrest the slide at Haydock four weeks ago; cheekpieces return (ran well over 7f here in one previous use); stable also runs Solar Aclaim.

20/1

Form: 612355 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in June and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently fifth back at Sandown (7f, good) where not helped by a slow start; might not be far away.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

13

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Spanish Blaze

8st 11lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Acts on soft and good to firm; similar type to Mission To Moon, being a consistent 3yo; close fourth to Telemark at Doncaster (7f) most recently; frame possibilities off the same mark.

7/1

4th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Spanish Blaze

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Marcus Tregoning

Won at Sandown (7f, good to soft) in June and has run well in defeat on his four starts since, most recently fifth back at Sandown (7f, good) where not helped by a slow start; might not be far away.

15/2

5th

6

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Sandown

Spanish Blaze

9st 1lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Marcus Tregoning

Ran creditably on Eclipse day, taking his C&D record to 112, and has remained in form elsewhere since; successful in the nursery on this card 12 months ago and commands respect returned to Sandown.

4/1

Form: 499132

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month on third yard run before good third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) and close second at Newcastle (6f, AW); has been finishing his races well and is worth another crack at 7f; chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:20 Newbury

Thunder Blue

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Michael Wigham

Capable of fairly useful form but finished last of 18 over C&D in final start for Jamie Osborne; sold for 18,000gns later in October; headgear switch; best watched.

33/1

6

(18)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Thunder Blue

9st 9lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Won a heavy-ground handicap at Salisbury last month and backed it up with a good second at Newmarket; below that level at Goodwood 12 days ago and needs a full revival.

20/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Goodwood

Thunder Blue

9st 4lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Back to winning ways at Salisbury (6f, heavy) last month and second at Newmarket (6f, heavy) since; this in-form C&D winner has solid claims.

8/1

14/1

Form: 317310 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:03 Leicester

Burdett

9st 6lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

No margin for error off this mark but it was a Class 2 in which he wasn't beaten far at Doncaster a month ago (7f, soft); enters the reckoning.

7/1

6th

9

(7)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

14:40 Doncaster

Burdett

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Finished last at Newcastle (7f, AW) last time but pulled hard off a slow pace; this hold-up horse was progressive previously and has won this year at York (7f, good to soft) and Haydock (7f, good to firm); each-way possible.

14/1

12th

9

(11)

22nd Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Burdett

8st 3lb

J: Franny Norton

T: Jack Channon

Making good progress in 7f handicaps this year, beating 18 rivals at York in May and then picking up best to win at Haydock 12 days ago (Boardman second); this is tougher but on the up; well held in one AW run but it was after six months off.

10/1

Form: 4111 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth on debut at Newbury in May and has won his next three (7f, AW/good to firm), most recently last month's handicap debut at Newcastle; hit with 9lb rise but it was a smooth success and he could have lots more left in the tank; key player.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

18

(13)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Joey Ramsden

All races over 7f until running a screamer in a close third of 28 (good to firm) in this race last year; ready winner of his next 6f start, on the AW last October; has had some trip and aids switches for new yard but looked back on a better path when a close, staying-on second in a 5f Carlisle Listed race (first-time cheekpieces replaced regular tongue-tie) last time; 3lb well in and has a big run in him back over C&D.

10/1

2nd

4

(3)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:33 Carlisle

Ten Pounds

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Joey Ramsden

5-10 at 6f/7f for Harry Charlton; unplaced all four outings since joining current stable, finishing in midfield in Victoria Cup at Ascot most recently; unproven at 5f; wears headgear for the first time; others appeal more.

14/1

13th

4

(29)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Ten Pounds

9st 10lb

J: Andrea Pinna

T: Joey Ramsden

Broadly progressive for previous yard but proved disappointing in this race last year, having raced freely; ran well in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot next time; not particularly solid on his 2026 form for new stable and it remains to be seen whether he settles returned to this C&D.

25/1

Form: 034207

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second of 17 off this mark at York (6f, good to soft) in June and it's possible this new trip will be within range; however, not at the same level the next twice and others make greater appeal.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ran his best race for new connections when third of 21 in a 0-85 over C&D four weeks ago; mark left unchanged but he does need to prove himself on ground firmer than good.

7/1

3rd

16

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:25 York

Almarada Prince

9st 7lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Hasn't won since 2024 but he's starting to look well handicapped; heavily backed when sixth of 20 behind Lord Roxby and Yes I'm Mali over C&D three weeks ago; bit more needed but he could be building up to something.

14/1

6th

6

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Almarada Prince

9st 8lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Paul Midgley

Split James's Delight and Elmonjed in top 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) in 2024; failed to win in 2025 but he has edged down the weights and his three runs for Paul Midgley have been quite encouraging, faring best of those in the far-side group when sixth of 16 back on turf at Ripon (6f, good to soft) 37 days ago; considered.

25/1

Form: 7-110 D

Last run: 113 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Kempton (AW) in January on second start and followed up in another 7f novice there; his pedigree suggests turf should be fine and he may have needed the run at Goodwood in May after a break (7f, good; soundly beaten), but he's back from some more time off today and others have less to prove.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Three-time course winner over 7f for his previous stable but was third over this trip at Windsor in September; well held in both starts since returning from a break and first-time blinkers now replace cheekpieces; dropped another 3lb.

14/1

10th

4

(8)

9th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:18 Salisbury

Newsreader

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

All three wins came on the AW when trained by Kevin Philippart De Foy but he's twice been placed on turf since joining this stable, including on soft; well held at Pontefract (6f, good) in April but may have needed that first start for 194 days.

10/1

6th

2

(7)

21st Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Pontefract

Newsreader

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

A three-time 7f winner for Kevin Philippart de Foy in 2024; largely in good form for his current yard last term so he's no forlorn hope on his return.

7/1

Non-runners

Fifty Nifty, Paborus

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £125.80
Straight Forecast £198.88
Tricast £1428.55
Trifecta £1126.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ten Pounds

NEWMARKET:

Germanic

Telegraph:

Paborus

POSTDATA:

Spanish Blaze

TOPSPEED:

Thunder Blue

RP RATINGS:

Ten Pounds

Daily Mirror:

Ten Pounds

The Sun:

Ten Pounds

The Star:

Ten Pounds

The Times:

Germanic

Daily Record:

Germanic

D Express:

Paborus