October 25 / 16.25 Doncaster

16.25

Soft

William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 089405

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fared best of the larger centre group when fifth of 17 overall at York (5f, soft) a fortnight ago; kept on well that day and there can be optimism he'll be fine now back up to 6f; one to consider down another 1lb.
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4th

4

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:30 Redcar

Irish Nectar

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Michael Herrington

Winless since 2024 but he comes here in good nick, not seen to ideal effect when ninth of 12 in 6f Southwell AW handicap last month when racing wide; of some interest off a 3lb lower mark with yard going very well.

6/1

9th

6

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Irish Nectar

9st 7lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Michael Herrington

Found the drop to 5f against him last time (Tapeta), following a slow start, in a Newcastle handicap in which the leaders didn't come back; become very hit and miss but a case could be made dropped 2lb.

6/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -44411 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
3yo who won at Haydock (6f, soft) in May on first encounter with slow turf and belatedly followed up at Salisbury (6f, heavy) three weeks ago; could continue to progress and she's firmly in calculations.
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6th

12

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Ascot

Nariko

9st 1lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Hugo Palmer

Kept taking steps forward, most recently when a cosy winner at Hamilton (6f, good; has won on heavy) in July so a hefty defeat as favourite for the Ayr Silver Cup since was a blow; perhaps fitting cheekpieces will help, perhaps not; up against it on these terms either way.

20/1

11th

7

(18)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Nariko

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Has an outstanding record for Oisin Murphy, winning four of five starts for him and unfortunate to not to make it a clean sweep in the other; has won over 7f and is effective on all surfaces; she tends to cut it fine but was again strong when it mattered at Hamilton (6f, good) in July and continues on the upgrade; solid chance.

5/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 034313 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
3yo who built on some consistent summer form to win at Ripon (6f, soft) last month, and good third of 21 at York (6f, soft) a fortnight ago; progressive and could play a leading role today.
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13th

16

(19)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Eye Of Dubai

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Scored at Ripon (6f) in September but yet to hit top form in four runs this season, beating only one back there (6f) 13 days ago; mark is plummeting but he still needs to take a step forward.

25/1

13th

9

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Eye Of Dubai

8st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

His record over C&D reads 121 and he has slipped to a dangerous mark after three low-key runs in 2026; looks the type to revive soon but perhaps when faced with slower ground than he'll encounter today.

20/1

8th

1

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Eye Of Dubai

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: John & Sean Quinn

He's failed to shine on both starts this season but is on a handy mark on last season's best form and is likely to get back on track sooner or later; today's drop back in grade could help in that regard.

10/1

Form: 143805 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
6f 2yo winner who popped up with another win at York (5f, good to soft) in July; now just 1lb higher but his subsequent form has been mixed and he needs something extra to come out on top today.
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2nd

1

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:07 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

No longer the force of old but was close third off today's career-low mark here (6f, good) eight days ago; eased in grade today and can handle the drop back to 5f; must be considered.

5/2

3rd

6

(6)

4th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

The Coffee Pod

9st 6lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Both wins came at York when trained by Richard Hannon; denied a clear run when finishing fifth of ten at Sandown (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; has dropped to a career-low mark but may be getting his act together.

6/1

5th

3

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Salisbury

The Coffee Pod

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Spoiled chance by refusing to settle on seasonal/stable but this month's midfield finish at Newbury (6f, good to firm) was more encouraging; has slipped to a dangerous mark and should now be approaching concert pitch.

12/1

10/1

Form: 400332 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
9yo who has been beaten on his last 20 starts going back to June 2023 but he's been running well of late, including when third in the Ayr Bronze Cup (6f, good) and when second of 18 at York (7f, soft) a fortnight ago; there's every chance he'll be thereabouts once more.
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8

(7)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Danzan

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto and won from the front at Ayr (6f, good to soft) in July; however, his last two efforts have been well below par and he could be vulnerable to younger legs.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

21st Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:43 Hamilton

Danzan

9st 3lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Veteran who retains some gusto but registered his sole win this term in Class 6; it's over two years since last success above that level.

12/1

125

19th Sep 2025

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Danzan

8st 7lb

T: Tim Easterby

Form: 113768

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on Polytrack in May (7f) and he's on a handy mark on that form; won on turf in 2022 (good to soft) but the AW seems preferable and he's been down the field on grass on his last three starts.
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6th

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Usher

Five-time AW winner including over C&D; his last success was 17 months ago but he returned after a short break with an eye-catching fourth in a Wolverhampton handicap (6f, Tapeta) last week; didn't get much luck in that race and he's in the mix back up in trip; visor reapplied.

11/2

4th

9

(1)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Conquest Of Power

9st 0lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Mark Usher

His C&D third in March was his only effort of note since wind surgery last summer; it hasn't been a springboard to better things and he's not a solid option.

12/1

4th

7

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

13:30 Salisbury

Conquest Of Power

10st 3lb

J: Miss Jacintha Hynes

T: Mark Usher

Rarely seen on turf these days even though he has won on it; only one piece of recent worthwhile form and jockey (who also owns him) is having her first ride in public; has dropped 8lb below his last winning mark, though, so could play a part if producing his best.

20/1

Form: 505417 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his last eight starts (including C&D on soft) when scoring at Salisbury (6f, good to soft) last month; below par there since on heavy ground he should have handled, but he's not written off.
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10

(7)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Bishops Crown

9st 2lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

His three wins have come over 6f but he's hinted when running well over that trip this summer that this return to 7f is worth exploring; versatile ground-wise and could be in with a chance.

10/1

10

(1)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 3

18:30 Windsor

Bishops Crown

9st 0lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

C&D winner last year; promising efforts over C&D and at Yarmouth (both on soft) last month but he found things happening too quickly on good to firm ground over C&D on Monday; blinkers now replaced by a new visor.

16/1

9th

12

(2)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Bishops Crown

8st 8lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Eve Johnson Houghton

Form off current mark, all in Class 4, features a success over C&D in 2024 and placed efforts the last twice; steps up two grades but Oliver Carmichael takes off a handy 7lb; could go well.

10/1

Form: 12342 BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo who was dropped in trip when a clear second at Pontefract (6f, soft) on Monday on her second handicap start; could have more to offer as a sprinter and she's respected for her top yard.
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8th

5

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

The Eyes Have It

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 3yo who was dropped in trip when a clear second at Pontefract (6f, soft) on Monday on her second handicap start; could have more to offer as a sprinter and she's respected for her top yard.

6/1

2nd

4

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Pontefract

The Eyes Have It

9st 1lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: William Haggas

Hasn't kicked on since winning on her debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; however, she's in top hands and shaped when fourth on this month's handicap debut at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) as though she may benefit from this first crack at sprinting; a possible.

7/2

4th

6

(2)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

The Eyes Have It

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: William Haggas

Looked a useful prospect when winning by 6l on her debut at Yarmouth (7f, good) in July; hasn't built on that in two AW runs since, but she hasn't been disgraced either and now returns to turf for her handicap debut; may still have untapped potential.

7/2

Form: 004667 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.
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9th

1

(4)

25th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:25 Doncaster

Summerghand

10st 0lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

10yo who isn't the same force as last year and may not want soft ground, but he's performed respectably in hot handicaps on his last few starts and is on a dangerous mark now dropping back down in grade; possible player.

11/2

7th

4

(12)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Ayr

Summerghand

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Top-of-the-trees in the best sprint handicaps down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup in 2020 and the Gold Cup in 2022; failed to beat a rival here 12 months ago but the weight has fallen off his back since and his run at the Curragh last week was encouraging; could well have a decent crack at this; refitted cheekpieces replace regular visor.

7/1

Non-runners

Cajetan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £50.40
Straight Forecast £40.15
Tricast £128.48
Trifecta £157.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nariko

NEWMARKET:

The Eyes Have It

D Express:

Irish Nectar

POSTDATA:

Bishop's Crown

The Times:

Danzan

Daily Mail:

Summerghand

RP RATINGS:

Nariko

TOPSPEED:

Nariko

THE NORTH:

Nariko

Telegraph:

Nariko

The Guardian:

Nariko

Daily Mirror:

Nariko

The Sun:

Nariko

The Star:

Nariko

Daily Record:

Nariko