October 25 / 15.18 Doncaster

15.18

Soft

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  • Prize money: £15462
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -24553

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
3-3 in 2yo campaign (7f, AW/heavy) and has run well in some Group 3 and Listed races in this 3yo season, finishing third at Saint-Cloud (7f, very soft) most recently; has first crack at sprinting and the softer the ground the better; could be on a good mark for handicap debut and he's respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:10 Newcastle (AW)

Zoum Zoum

9st 5lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran poorly on his reappearance at Salisbury (6f, good) five weeks ago; best efforts give him a squeak and he is effective on AW but others appeal more for win purposes.

16/1

9th

8

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

19:15 Salisbury

Zoum Zoum

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Ralph Beckett

Just missed out in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago (good to firm); ended 2025 with two good second-place finishes in Listed company at Doncaster and Southwell; each-way shout once again.

6/1

4th

7

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Zoum Zoum

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Ran well in Listed grade at Salisbury on reappearance; has failed to repeat that form in two major handicaps at Ascot since; returns to the scene of his last success (6f, soft) but this is a stiffer assignment.

25/1

2nd
6 (2)
The X O

20/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 053907 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Down the field in 6f fast-ground handicaps the last twice; however, he's now 5lb lower than when a good third at Epsom (7f, good to soft) in May and perhaps the return to a slow surface will trigger a revival.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Chelmsford (AW)

The X O

9st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Robert Cowell

Should be thrown in on even last season's best but he has found it tough going for Robert Cowell this year; drops in class with cheekpieces fitted but drawn widest and others look safer.

33/1

6

(8)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

16:40 Doncaster

The X O

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Robert Cowell

Off a 3lb lower mark when very nearly winning a 6f Class 2 handicap here last October (soft) on final run for John Ryan; however, a case can't be made on what he's shown during a light 2025 campaign.

33/1

1

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

The X O

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Robert Cowell

Interesting on the pick of his form and he's on the same mark as when second in a better race at Doncaster last October (6f, soft); two modest efforts for his new yard this year but this is less taxing than the Stewards' Cup last time.

33/1

3rd
4 (9)
Jehangeer

25/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: -31090 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
3yo who has made no impact on good to firm going on his last three starts but his two encounters with slow ground have produced positive results, specifically a Listed third at York (6f, soft) last October and a handicap win at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) this July; blinkers go on; interesting.
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3rd

4

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Jehangeer

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

3yo who has made no impact on good to firm going on his last three starts but his two encounters with slow ground have produced positive results, specifically a Listed third at York (6f, soft) last October and a handicap win at Thirsk (6f, good to soft) this July; blinkers go on; interesting.

25/1

23th

21

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Jehangeer

8st 13lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D win as a 2yo; returned from wind and gelding operations to win a Thirsk handicap (6f, good to soft) in July; not so good twice since and yard have stronger claims elsewhere.

33/1

9th

11

(7)

24th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Jehangeer

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Kevin Ryan

Lightly raced 3yo; returned in May from gelding and wind operations to win a 6f handicap at Thirsk in July (good to soft); disappointing at Goodwood (7f, good to firm) three weeks ago; others look safer.

20/1

7/1

Form: -83042

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
2yo Listed winner; 0-13 since but he's run some good races in recent months and went very close at Goodwood (6f, heavy) 12 days ago; races off the same mark today and there's every chance he'll again be thereabouts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick.

16/1

Evs

Form: 4-11 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won Chepstow maiden (6f, good) last month on his reappearance and second start, and followed up on recent handicap debut at Pontefract (6f, soft); hit with an 11lb rise and faces much tougher opposition today, but he had bundles in hand and could have lots more to offer for his top trainer.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Altmore

9st 7lb

J: Archie Young

T: Edward Bethell

Didn't kick on for William Haggas and, following an encouraging stable debut (7f, AW) in July, he never got going when last of nine to Good Heavens at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 6-1) three weeks ago; questions to answer.

11/1

2

(3)

18th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

17:32 Pontefract

Altmore

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Edward Bethell

Won 6f handicap here (soft) for William Haggas just under a year ago; didn't kick on for that yard but it was an encouraging stable debut when favourite and third of 12 at Southwell (7f, AW) in July; same mark and shapes like he's worth another go at 1m.

5/1

20/1

Form: 276615 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent but she comfortably made all at 25-1 in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last month and ran as well as could be expected in a Listed race at Redcar last time (7f, soft; fifth of six); no surprise to see a bold bid now back in a handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

10th

9

(4)

9th Nov 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:20 Doncaster

Eminny

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Has work to do on Listed efforts and she also has ground to make up on Zoum Zoum on their C&D form 15 days ago; others much more likely.

50/1

6th

9

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Eminny

8st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Inconsistent but she comfortably made all at 25-1 in a handicap at Hamilton (6f, good to soft) last month and ran as well as could be expected in a Listed race at Redcar last time (7f, soft; fifth of six); no surprise to see a bold bid now back in a handicap.

20/1

7/1

Form: 301000 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on his three starts since winning at York (6f, good) in May; something to prove but he's just 2lb higher than for that win and has run really well on both previous visits to Doncaster (soft); not ruled out.
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5

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Aleezdancer

9st 6lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; responded well to a change of tactics when making all at Pontefract in July (6f, good); not so good in either start since but not handicapped out of things if bouncing back.

12/1

11

(12)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Aleezdancer

8st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent 6yo who hasn't gone beyond a bare 6f for a long time and finished down the field at York in July when last seen; however, he won at Pontefract (6f, good) earlier that month and has shown some strong form here in the past (including a soft-ground win); could go well.

20/1

12

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Aleezdancer

9st 0lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

C&D winner; exploited his drop down the weights when making all at Pontefract 18 days ago (6f, good); still has handicapping scope despite a 4lb rise; one to consider.

12/1

Form: 563465 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Won a Group 3 and two Listed races last year; hasn't hit the same heights this season but he's on a reduced mark and has run pretty well in 6f handicaps the last twice (good to firm/soft); might not be far away.
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7th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Commanche Falls

10st 0lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

9yo whose last win was in September 2023 and it's possible that he'll need this first outing since February; however, he won this in 2021 and showed spark when twice finishing second in Bahrain this January (6f, good/good to firm); not ruled out.

11/1

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today.

16/1

8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year).

16/1

12/1

Form: -10009 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Magical Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

8yo who has finished down the field on his last four runs and needs a major turnaround; however, he's just 1lb higher than when winning in a big field over C&D (soft) in April on his last run here, and his good record at Doncaster also includes a win in this race in 2021; dangerous to dismiss.

12/1

9th

3

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 4lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Three heavy defeats have followed his impressive Doncaster win in April (6f, soft); not the easiest to predict but conditions won't be an issue and he's dangerous to write off.

14/1

15th

3

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ripon

Magical Spirit

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

raced near side

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £27.90
Straight Forecast £25.94
Tricast £352.98
Trifecta £271.00

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