September 15 / 16.15 Doncaster

16.15

Good

Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 0m 6f 111y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Betfred “The Classic Bookmaker” Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

Form: 400584

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second of 18 at Newmarket (6f, good) in April then went one better at Goodwood (6f, heavy); now 3lb lower than for that last win but his subsequent form has been mixed and others appeal a bit more.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 212y

Class 4

14:45 Catterick

Baldomero

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Michael Appleby

Losing run goes back to last December but he's dropped down the weights and his recent narrow defeat against a smart rival at York (5f, soft; has won at about 6f and on good) was a cracking effort; back up 3lb on course debut but he should be very competitive.

11/4

4th

4

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:51 Salisbury

Baldomero

9st 8lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but he's hinted he can put that right, his latest fourth at Beverley (5f, soft) being another such example; return to 6f is no bother and he won't mind how the ground is riding; career-low mark.

11/2

4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

Form: 342534 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who was a close fifth of 17 at Ascot (5f, good) in July before a near-miss at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) and a good fourth at Goodwood (7f, good to soft); his Doncaster form-figures read 122186 and there's every chance this in-form 7yo will be in the mix.
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3rd

4

(6)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Kings Lynn

9st 9lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Andrew Balding

0-9 on the AW, but has gone very close on Tapeta on three occasions; 2lb lower than when beaten a head in a 0-110 contest over C&D in August and if able to reproduce that sort of form he would have a good chance.

7/1

6

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:35 Newbury

Kings Lynn

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Ended his lengthy losing run when winning a 7f handicap at Haydock in July; similar form on a couple of occasions since and he ran creditably in a hot 6f handicap at York two weeks ago; one to consider back down into Class 3 company.

9/1

17

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Kings Lynn

8st 12lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Andrew Balding

Not the force of old (won the Group 2 Temple Stakes in 2022) but he ended a long losing run at Haydock (7f, good) in July and went down only narrowly at Newcastle in August; however, he should have fared better at Ascot last time and he's been unplaced on both his previous outings at York.

25/1

12/1

Form: -21452 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Prominent-racer who was a game winner here (6f, soft) in March and rallied for second of 15 at Haydock (6f, good) most recently, both under Ethan Jones; this is a rare foray beyond 6f but there can be optimism it will suit.
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3rd

3

(6)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Knebworth

9st 10lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Has a record of 5-15 on AW and ran well over C&D in March when bidding for a hat-trick; not certain to be in the same form, however, having subsequently posted two duck eggs upped to Class 2 level.

20/1

12th

8

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

13:55 Doncaster

Knebworth

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Hoodless

T: Richard Hughes

Reliable operator on AW, which saw his mark rise before he was below form at Newcastle (33-1) in June latest, after three months off; he's effective at this track (including a win under 7lb claimer) but his 2025 turf form isn't good enough.

16/1

Form: -67470

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Unable to threaten the last twice but things didn't go his way; before those he was a close fourth at Newbury (7f, good to firm) and has now dropped below his last winning mark (over 5f on AW); not discounted.
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7th

1

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

18:33 Kempton (AW)

Spangled Mac

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Three good runs over the winter (two of them from five runs in Bahrain) but he has struggled in two 7f runs back in Britain since April; handicapper slow to relent and this step up to 1m isn't sure to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

6

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Spangled Mac

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

7yo who was well beaten in Bahrain and at Chester on his last two starts; however, he was drawn wide at Chester and showed some good form in Bahrain in January; he's run really well on both previous attempts at this C&D and is not ruled out each-way off a competitive mark.

20/1

12th

3

(10)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Spangled Mac

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Campaigned back in Bahrain since December, best efforts when placed twice over 6f; well treated on historical data but hasn't won a domestic race since 2023; returns to 7f for first time since last July.

25/1

6/1

Form: /41-61

Last run: 228 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
5yo who made it five wins from his seven starts when beating Silver Samurai at Kempton (7f, AW) in January; off since and now makes turf debut, but he's in top hands and has defied an absence before; could play leading role.
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12th

11

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brewing

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Six-time AW winner in Britain and some very solid handicap efforts here early in the year; off since May but not hard to make a case for overall.

10/1

4th

4

(9)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Brewing

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

All six wins have been gained on AW; in good form at Dundalk last winter, soft ground probably wasn't ideal on turf comeback (slowly away) over C&D early this month and fair bit to find with Gleneagle Bay on that run.

12/1

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13/2

Form: 700022

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
He was back down in trip and back on slow ground when going close at Goodwood (6f, good to soft) last month, and another near-miss followed at Ascot (6f, soft) last Saturday; ran well over 7f on good ground as recently as last May, so there can be hope today's conditions will be fine; respected.
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10th

1

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Tacarib Bay

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Richard Hannon

raced far side

10/1

6th

2

(2)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

16:15 Doncaster

Tacarib Bay

9st 5lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

in rear

13/2

2nd

1

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Ascot

Tacarib Bay

10st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Richard Hannon

Both turf wins on soft and won a Listed race on AW in November; ducks and dives regarding the trip but he nearly made his first 6f turf handicap a winning one at Goodwood recently; back up 4lb but has course form at 7f; interesting.

11/2

Form: 547070 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runs off a mark 4lb lower than when winning this last year (soft; versatile ground-wise); he arrived in much better form 12 months ago but his five visits to Doncaster all sit within his top seven career RPRs, and he could return to form with a bang now back at this course.
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6th

4

(5)

26th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Baradar

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Won the International at Ascot and a 6.5f course handicap on soft at the St Leger meeting in a very good 2023 campaign; has failed to hit the same heights this year but now dangerously well handicapped and recent efforts have been a bit better.

11/1

6th

5

(6)

4th Oct 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Baradar

9st 1lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: George Boughey

He's had a disappointing campaign but has dropped down the weights and took a big step back in the right direction in first-time blinkers (retained) when a close fourth at Ripon (6f, soft) last Saturday, having been slowly away; this course winner may be able to build on that latest performance.

6/1

4th

2

(10)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Baradar

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: George Boughey

It's been a struggle for him so far this year, including back under favourable conditions at Doncaster 13 days ago, but he's down to a good mark and possible the switch to blinkers will pique his interest.

9/1

10/1

Form: -00087 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
2021 2yo course winner who took a sizeable step back in the right direction when close seventh of ten at Chester (6f, good) a fortnight ago and continues to edge down the weights; has to build on that run now in blinkers.
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7th

4

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Flaming Rib

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has run a couple of decent races in defeat since joining this yard but latest two efforts over 6f at Naas were disappointing; has dropped to a very dangerous mark but that's for a reason and losing run stretches back to 2023.

25/1

Form: 0-2100 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Returned from break to win here (7f, good) off this mark in June; down the field the next twice but suffered interference on the first occasion and is 2-2 here, so is well worth a second look; won over 6f last August.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast £49.59
Tricast £317.62

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Brewing

RP RATINGS:

King's Lynn

SPOTLIGHT:

Baradar

Daily Mirror:

Orazio

Daily Record:

Tacarib Bay

TOPSPEED:

Baldomero

The Times:

Brewing

Telegraph:

Brewing

The Sun:

Brewing

The Star:

Brewing

D Express:

Baradar

POSTDATA:

King's Lynn

LAMBOURN:

King's Lynn