March 29 / 13.50 Doncaster

13.50

Good To Soft

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  • Prize money: £38655
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 221-00 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Suited by soft/heavy; two duck eggs comprise a poor start to his 2025 campaign; good second in this race last year but was in a consistent vein of form at the time and isn't certain to reproduce that effort.
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8th

2

(7)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Thunder Roar

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Far from convincing on 2026 form and chance partly depends on the actions of the weather; may prove resurgent when he's back on ideal ground, namely soft/heavy; on last winning mark.

14/1

16th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Thunder Roar

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour.

25/1

11th

7

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Roar

9st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year.

33/1

Form: 51111- C

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Versatile as regards ground; record of 4-5 since switched to handicaps, gaining all wins over 7f, the most recent at Doncaster last October; progressive sort who looks a major player provided he stays this new trip.
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7th

2

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:52 Chester

Myal

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Likeable 5yo who has a strike-rate of 7-19 and was runner-up behind an impressive winner in a Listed race at Haydock (7f, good) in May; should be in the mix again and his only previous visit to Chester resulted in a C&D win.

13/2

2nd

7

(2)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Myal

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Likeable 5yo with a good (7-18) strike-rate; shaped well in Listed event at Doncaster on reappearance and dug deep to win conditions race at Thirsk (7f, good) next time; may not have reached his ceiling and is high on the list.

6/1

1st

4

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Myal

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Most progressive in the last couple of years, winning six 7f handicaps, with the first gained off of a rating of 67; another career-best effort when second in 7f Redcar Listed race (good to soft) on his final 4yo start; should be spot on for this after finishing fifth of 12 in a 6f Doncaster Listed event on his reappearance 13 days ago.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 66-526 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Best effort on AW this year when second at Newcastle on penultimate start; creditable third in this race in 2022 but has an underwhelming strike-rate since that campaign and remains above last winning mark.
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10th

11

(8)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Empirestateofmind

9st 1lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: John & Sean Quinn

A fair 1m1f winner in 2025 but arrives out of sorts, beating one in 1m handicap at Pontefract eight days ago; others are preferred.

40/1

5th

5

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Empirestateofmind

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: John & Sean Quinn

A dual winner (around 1m) in 2025 but he's yet to fire this season, only ninth of 11 in 1m Redcar handicap four weeks ago; others appeal more.

20/1

9th

11

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Empirestateofmind

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Has dropped 8lb lower than when last winning a handicap for good reason; his last two starts didn't suggest a return to winning ways was imminent.

14/1

Form: 06817-

Last run: 165 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Went from winning a seller in 2023 to landing three handicaps last term; had wind surgery since below-par final run; faces a stiffer assignment off current mark in this competitive field.
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1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Spirit Genie

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Multiple winner at up to 8.5f on good or slower; on the slide in three starts this season but this combination of a drop in grade and new headgear may prompt a resurgence; return to shorter is also a plus; shortlisted.

7/2

12th

6

(14)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

Spirit Genie

10st 13lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

Five-time winner on a handy mark but it's been a quiet start to this season and, even if back on song, looks vulnerable to stronger stayers over this far; the return of a visor might be no bad thing.

14/1

8th

2

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Spirit Genie

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jamie Neild

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D scorer who made a promising return from a poor draw when seventh of 22 in 7f York handicap four weeks ago; figures on a handy-looking mark now and he's interesting.

10/1

Form: 1/54- D BF

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Raced three times for Aidan O'Brien, showing best form on debut (scored impressively); sold for 32,000gns and gelded since last run; now goes in headgear; heed the market signals on debut for new connections.
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6th

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Ocean Of Dreams

11st 11lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

Flat winner wasn't beaten far in a 2m handicap at Bellewstown last time, staying on; could do better over this longer trip so considered.

5/1

14th

11

(17)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Ocean Of Dreams

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gary McGill

Hasn't added to Leopardstown 2yo success, placed over mid-distances in Britain last year; back from a break with tongue-tie tried but hard to make a convincing case for.

16/1

Form: 6180-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Productive spell last summer featured four wins, mostly at York; on a tougher mark now and hasn't obviously returned in top form, having never figured in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton on reappearance.
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17th

15

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:55 Ripon

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Low-key return to turf at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; should be well treated but he comes with risks attached.

25/1

14th

11

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Tolstoy

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Drew a blank in 2025 but he has slipped a long way in the weights; absent since a poor run at Newcastle (7f) in February; headgear absent for his return and dropping back to 6f isn't sure to suit.

33/1

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

Form: 13534- D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Registered three wins for previous yard; balance of form for current stable suggests he'll struggle to land this prize, unless a physical tweak (gelded since last run) makes a difference.
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2

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:30 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Right back to form under William Pyle on his last two starts, finishing second to Double Parked over C&D before winning over 1m2f here 18 days ago; handles good to firm and soft ground and should be thereabouts.

11/2

1st

4

(6)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

17:05 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 9lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

His last win was 14 months ago but he responded well to cheekpieces when going close off a reduced mark here (1m, good to firm) last month; kept on well in that race and he's respected off only 1lb higher on this step back up in trip.

11/2

1

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

19:00 Redcar

Deboras Dream

9st 12lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Slipped down the weights and he wasn't beaten far in a Class 4 at Windsor six weeks ago; tongue-tie worn there now left off and new cheekpieces are deployed; one to consider.

8/1

Form: 41011- CD

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looks versatile as regards ground; record of 3-4 since handicapping, most recently winning the Straight-Mile Series Final at Redcar last October; gelded since; improving sort who is 1-1 over C&D and commands respect.
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6th

2

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Naepoint

10st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Three turf wins over a straight 1m for Edward Bethell as a 3yo, latterly off a 2lb lower mark, before struggling during a limited campaign last year; would need a career-best effort for his new yard (also responsible for Spaceman) back from 11 months off.

33/1

13th

8

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:15 Ayr

Naepoint

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Won three of four 1m handicap starts to end last season, including on soft; disappointed in the Spring Mile at Doncaster on reappearance (final start for Ed Bethell) but better signs when sixth of 13 in 1m Southwell Racing League event last month on his first outing for Richard Fahey; entitled to come on for the run.

12/1

2

(12)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 3

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Naepoint

9st 12lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard Fahey

Three wins last season from his first four handicaps; well beaten in the Spring Mile in March on sole run this year and has since left Ed Bethell (remains in same ownership); not written off but others have less to prove.

14/1

Form: 749-42 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW for current yard but is equally effective on turf on his day; went very close in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton most recently and has possibilities on the back of that useful effort.
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8th

5

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

Farasi Lane

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

8yo who won off this mark on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) last month; two reasonable performances have followed (1m/1m2f, good to firm/good) but he needs something extra to come out on top today.

20/1

3rd

1

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:52 Chester

Farasi Lane

10st 2lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has been around the block and mostly seen on the AW these days; he did win on debut for this yard at Ripon (1m, good; by a head) but then finished last at Sandown four days ago; unplaced in one previous run here.

11/1

5th

2

(3)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Sandown

Farasi Lane

9st 10lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Micky Hammond

Probably better known for his AW exploits nowadays but he led close home to cause 28-1 surprise on recent stable debut at Ripon (1m, good), his ninth career success; nudged up only 1lb for that and is a rare runner here for his Middleham-based trainer; respected.

4/1

Form: 02-161

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Largely progressive 7f performer; emphatic winner at Southwell most recently, taking handicap record to 3-7; looks well treated back on turf, with AW mark now 8lb higher; good chance provided he stays the new trip.
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11th

7

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Our Havana

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Reappeared at York (7f, good) in June following a wind op and he beat 19 rivals to win; very much of interest based on that performance but he was well beaten back at York (7f, good to firm) last time; cheekpieces go on.

25/1

16th

11

(19)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Our Havana

9st 0lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 quietly but that resulted in a drop in the weights and he bounced back to form when pipping Lir Speciale over C&D four weeks ago; that was his first run after a wind operation and he retains handicapping scope despite a 3lb rise; drawn widest.

8/1

Form: 6639-9 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Suited by ground softer than good; has form figures of 173 in this contest, the success in 2022; capable of being involved but this exposed 7yo may struggle to beat the progressive types in this field.
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7th

4

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Epsom

Arthurs Realm

9st 12lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Well handicapped on even last year's best form for Ed Dunlop; 25-1 and shaped with more promise than the distance beaten suggests at Goodwood (1m4f, good to soft) in June; back to a more suitable trip today and he's an intriguing contender.

10/1

5th

4

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 218y

Class 4

20:12 Goodwood

Arthurs Realm

9st 9lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Gihan Arnolda

Quite smart at his best for Ed Dunlop and he goes well on slow ground; however, essentially regressive in 2025 and new trainer has to turn him around.

25/1

7th

3

(6)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 4

16:30 Nottingham

Arthurs Realm

10st 0lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Ed Dunlop

All wins have come in the spring, mainly on soft ground, but there was no win this time round; has his lowest mark since 2020 but easily his best show this season was in March; usually wears a visor or cheekpieces and now he's blinkered first time.

25/1

Form: 7506-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2022 and is 0-8 for current stable; not exactly screaming to be backed but he caught the eye at Southwell on reappearance and could go well off a mark that remains very workable on best form.
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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

Form: 243-1

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Unexposed sort whose 7f novice form, including two efforts at Doncaster, has substance; shapes as if this extra furlong will suit and should build on Southwell reappearance win; interesting handicap debutant.
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13th

1

(2)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:10 Yarmouth

Surrey Shadow

10st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tom Clover

Finished a close fourth in the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March when rated 6lb higher (1m, good to soft); short of that level in three runs since, including when sent off favourite at Sandown last month (7f, soft; after three months off); drops in class with a hood tried but he comes with risk attached.

10/1

10

(10)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Sandown

Surrey Shadow

8st 12lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Tom Clover

Hasn't kicked on as might have been expected from promising fourth of 21 in Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) in March in two subsequent outings; still has time on his side though and he brings a different profile to most; needs to settle better but quite interesting.

8/1

33/1

Form: 72-279 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW, reaching a fairly useful standard; posted good efforts in November/January but form dipped last month; something to prove off current mark in this warm event back on turf.
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14

(20)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Doncaster

Cynosure

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Andrew Balding

Campaigned mostly on AW, reaching a fairly useful standard; posted good efforts in November/January but form dipped last month; something to prove off current mark in this warm event back on turf.

33/1

9th

9

(9)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 2

17:20 Lingfield (AW)

Cynosure

8st 2lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Andrew Balding

C&D win last April; runner-up in handicaps at around this trip at Southwell and Wolverhampton this winter but his form dipped back at Wolverhampton four weeks ago (9.5f); cheekpieces now added.

12/1

7th

6

(1)

1st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 3

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cynosure

9st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Andrew Balding

Hasn't finished out of the first three in five AW starts, on the latest collared only in the final strides by the reopposing Smart Hero over 8.6f here; this low-mileage 4yo is likely to give another good account.

4/1

Form: 17-833 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Gained last three wins on AW and posted a couple of third-place finishes in that sphere last month; hasn't scored on turf since 2022 but best form gives him a fighting chance.
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3rd

3

(2)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Ebrahim Nader

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Two wins from ten starts over C&D include a success in April off 3lb lower; didn't look in a great mood at Ascot last time but he still ran well to finish fairly close fourth; not ruled out.

8/1

4th

2

(1)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Ascot

Helm Rock

10st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Five-time turf winner who matched that tally on the AW when landing Kempton handicap (1m) in April; never a threat over that C&D last Thursday and it's been a while since he won off a mark this high.

6/1

7th

3

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:08 Kempton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Won over C&D in April and he went close on Polytrack and turf in his next two starts; didn't really fire at Newmarket (1m, good) last time but he still looks on a workable mark and has claims if he can get back near best.

13/2

Form: /4240-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
The only maiden in this field but has low mileage and is interesting on bits of form, including Doncaster effort last September; could improve for being gelded since last run and the first-time hood.
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10

15th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 209y

Class 4

19:30 Aintree

Promethean

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Quite useful on the Flat at his best; always behind on first two hurdling starts and didn't achieve huge amount when well-held third in slowly run Southwell maiden (2m, good) last month but is still worth a glance in the betting before this handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie refitted.

20/1

3rd

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

16:00 Southwell

Promethean

11st 5lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Sam England

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for David Menuisier but yet to fire for his current yard, including in two hurdles; can't make a case for.

33/1

8th

8

8th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Carlisle

Promethean

11st 5lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer for David Menuisier but yet to fire for his current yard, including on his hurdling debut at Southwell (2m) last month; not easy to make a case for.

50/1

Form: 540/0-

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Not solid on his form for current yard and badly lacks recent match practice, having been absent since finishing midfield in the Lincoln on this card last year; gelded subsequently; others preferred.
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5th

9

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

One Night Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Run to form in just one of his five starts this year; fully effective at the track and rain would boost his chance; one to consider with a good claimer booked.

12/1

6th

8

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

One Night Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Gemma Tutty

Won twice last season and was seemingly back in good form when third at Haydock (7f, good) in May, his second run this year, but two lesser efforts have followed and he now has a point to prove.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

One Night Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

A two-time 7f scorer last September; posted a good third at Haydock (7f) in May but beat just one in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 96114- D BF

Last run: 126 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has form figures of 114, all on AW at Newcastle last November, since wearing cheekpieces; unsuited by drop back to 7f the final time; needs improvement on his turf form but the retained headgear may help.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off for 2025 with a third C&D success in September but he's yet to fire this season, last of 14 over C&D in April; has it to prove after a break.

20/1

Form: 8265-4 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Much more exposed than some of these rivals and has done all of his winning in lower grades; only a fraction above last winning mark but faces a difficult task at this level.
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7

(11)

3rd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:00 Haydock

Pearl Eye

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, latterly over 1m2f at Ayr (good to firm; has also won on heavy) in July; respectable efforts back at Ayr twice since; this former course scorer enters calculations.

13/2

6th

8

(14)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, going in over C&D in July; posted another solid effort with fourth of five over C&D last time; can't be discounted.

7/1

4th

3

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Ayr

Pearl Eye

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Eight-time turf winner who made 2-6 for Jim Goldie when justifying favouritism over C&D (good to firm) two weeks ago; remains feasibly treated off only 2lb higher and he won't mind if the forecast rain arrives; respected.

9/2

Form: 47075- CD BF

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best form on ground softer than good, notably a success off 1lb higher in this contest 12 months ago and close second in the 2024 Thirsk Hunt Cup; enters the reckoning, provided conditions are suitable.
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6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

7th

10

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Neil Mulholland

Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

Not the most reliable and winless since March 2024 for Gemma Tutty; hinted at a revival though on just second run for his new yard with fourth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Goodwood last month; not without interest off a tumbling mark with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

11/4

Form: 10353- D BF

Last run: 128 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual novice winner who has two pieces of respectable handicap form; has low mileage and may still have further progress in him; gelded since last run and now goes in cheekpieces; not ruled out.
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4th

2

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

15:15 Ayr

Spirit Of Acklam

10st 2lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Resumed winning ways in 1m5f handicap at Hamilton last month; this C&D scorer needs considering in refitted cheekpieces (won in them here) nudged up 1lb.

6/1

1st

3

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

19:20 Hamilton

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 10lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael & David Easterby

Scored at Ayr (1m2f) last April in a light campaign in 2025; back from 12 months off with an encouraging Ripon fifth but beat only one at Chester (1m4f) since; needs to bounce back.

8/1

7th

1

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:12 Chester

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Ayr wearing cheekpieces in April and it wasn't a bad effort when fifth at Ripon (again 1m2f, good) 16 days ago; concerning that the run in between came over this C&D when beaten 24l and said not to have been suited by the track, however.

12/1

Form: 5261-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Opened his turf account with Newmarket win last backend and ran well at Wolverhampton (again over 7f) on reappearance, shaping as if this return to 1m is worth exploring; due to go up 1lb in future; player.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(3)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Newbury

Pressures On

9st 2lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ed Dunlop

Usually seen over further but he goes well on slow ground and is only 1lb higher than for his big-field win at York last summer (7f, good to soft); big run wouldn't be a bolt from the blue.

12/1

5th

2

(8)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Pressures On

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Ed Dunlop

Didn't appear to be crying out for the return to 1m at Doncaster and weakened late on; this is his trip, over which he was twice runner-up at Wolverhampton in March; not handicapped out of it, either.

4/1

Selections

The Times:

Promethean

LAMBOURN:

Ocean Of Dreams

The Sun:

Pressure's On

RP RATINGS:

Look Back Smiling

NEWMARKET:

Arthur's Realm

Daily Record:

Surrey Shadow

SPOTLIGHT:

Naepoint

TOPSPEED:

Spirit Genie

Daily Mirror:

Empirestateofmind

POSTDATA:

Farasi Lane

The Guardian:

Promethean

D Express:

Promethean

Telegraph:

Ocean Of Dreams

The Star:

Pressure's On

THE NORTH:

Look Back Smiling

Daily Mail:

Arthur's Realm