March 29 / 13.50 Doncaster

13.50

Good To Soft

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  • 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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7th

2

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:52 Haydock

Thunder Roar

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

He's dropped to a mark 8lb lower than when winning at Ayr (1m, soft) last September; however, he's been a long way below his best this year, including on his favoured soft/heavy ground on his last three starts.

14/1

6th

2

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Thunder Roar

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Well suited by soft/heavy ground; generally well below form this term, most recently in Ayr race that he'd won off a higher mark 12 months earlier; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time visor.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Thunder Roar

9st 4lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Well backed when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago; 3lb lower today and although this year's efforts have been modest, he had a break before his reappearance 19 days ago and will be fresh for his autumn campaign; high on the list.

11/2

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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3rd

3

(3)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Myal

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Flagbearer for his stable and second in this last year; best form this term when winning at Thirsk and second at Haydock (Listed) in the spring but below par behind some of these rivals on his last two starts.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

18th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:07 Newbury

Myal

9st 4lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Flagbearer for his stable; best form this term when winning at Thirsk and second at Haydock (Listed) in the spring; faced stiff task in Doncaster Group 2 last Saturday and has a better chance on these terms.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

14:55 Doncaster

Myal

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Useful 7f performer and flagbearer for his stable; best form this term when winning at Thirsk and second at Haydock (Listed) in the spring; the only C&D scorer in this field but faces a stiff task upped in grade, being bottom on ratings.

33/1

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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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Empirestateofmind

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins at Ayr (1m, soft/heavy) last month with a near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) in between, and he was a close second when unpenalised at Ayr (7f, heavy) last Thursday; 4lb higher this afternoon but this 8yo remains well treated on his old form and has to be respected.

13/2

1st

2

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) this month before near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) two days later; 3lb higher than last time but this in-form 8yo is a leading contender.

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Empirestateofmind

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Proved resurgent dropped back to Class 5 at Ayr (1m, soft) on Friday, beating Motawaared by 1l, pair clear; likely player under 4lb penalty kept to this level, provided he remains in form.

100/30

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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7th

6

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

15:10 Chester

Spirit Genie

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Jennie Candlish

Gained a first win since 2024 at Pontefract (1m) in August; backed it up with a good fifth of 17 in 1m2f Doncaster handicap eight days ago so he's a player in this grade.

7/1

5th

1

(3)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Spirit Genie

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Jennie Candlish

Acts on most ground; capitalised on a career-low mark with a comfortable success at Pontefract (1m, good to firm; first-time blinkers) last month; back up 5lb and he's yet to prove himself over this longer trip.

12/1

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

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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7th

13

(4)

2nd Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 Ascot

Tolstoy

10st 12lb

J: Mr Matt Brown

T: Brian Ellison

His win in the Leger Legends 0-70 classified event at Doncaster (1m, good) three weeks ago came a little out of the blue but the form has worked out, with the second and fourth winning since; only nudged up 1lb and has won back to back before; considered.

8/1

1st

10

(12)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Tolstoy

11st 7lb

J: Niall P Madden

T: Brian Ellison

Fairly useful on his day and this assignment is a drop in class; however, has a doubt over current form, having posted duck eggs in last three appearances; revival is required.

20/1

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

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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4th

12

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Naepoint

8st 11lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Progressive handicapper in 2024; 2025 was a struggle, including when tailed off in this race, and last month's reappearance didn't suggest he was the obvious solution here.

33/1

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

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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6th

8

(3)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

14:51 Redcar

Farasi Lane

9st 8lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Hit the ground running for this yard when scoring on his stable debut at Ripon (1m, good) in July; yet to match that in three subsequent starts, including when beaten 15l over this trip at Pontefract last time; that came in a higher grade, however, and he's already 1lb below his Ripon mark.

16/1

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

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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12th

11

(11)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Built up a good strike-rate during a one-year period that culminated in April 2025; inconsistent since, as demonstrated by his failure to back up the form of a 2026 reappearance success; others preferred.

33/1

9th

11

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Our Havana

9st 6lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Returned from a 231-day absence to win a C&D handicap in June off just 2lb lower; two disappointing runs have followed and the cheekpieces tried last time are quickly replaced by a first-time visor.

28/1

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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5th

8

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 4

16:17 Yarmouth

Arthurs Realm

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Spent nearly all of his long career with Ed Dunlop but lost his form in 2025 and has not staged a recovery in his two starts for new yard this term; well down the weights but others are more persuasive.

8/1

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

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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12th

3

(2)

7th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Helm Rock

9st 7lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Ten-time winner split between turf and AW; his last success was at Kempton in April and he finished well to snatch third off this mark there last time; should be in the mix again and he has a good record under Alec Voikhansky.

8/1

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

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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4th

2

(7)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 5

17:15 Catterick

Promethean

10st 1lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Sam England

1m4f Flat winner in France last August when trained by David Menuisier but it's hard to get excited by his efforts on the Flat or over hurdles for current yard, the latest over hurdles at Uttoxeter 13 days ago; best watched unless the betting speaks in his favour.

20/1

5th

3

4th Oct 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Promethean

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

1m4f Flat winner in France last August when trained by David Menuisier; 80-1 fifth of 13 to Uncle Remus over C&D (good) 19 days ago was easily the closest finish from his five runs over hurdles; needs to build markedly on that but his old Flat ability is not yet forgotten.

8/1

5th

6

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

16:30 Uttoxeter

Promethean

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Sam England

Won on the Flat in France last August when trained by David Menuisier; has shown little in four runs over hurdles for current yard.

25/1

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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1st

9

(8)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

One Night Thunder

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Underwhelming for the majority of this campaign but he got back on track when third at Carlisle (7f, good) three weeks ago; won on soft ground last September and he's a contender if backing up that latest effort.

7/1

3rd

4

(5)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

One Night Thunder

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

Odds-on favourite when winning the corresponding race 12 months ago off a 4lb higher mark; 2026 campaign has been disappointing, including when backed at Beverley 11 days ago; too well treated to discount.

7/1

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

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

5th

3

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Rogue Encore

9st 13lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Signed off for 2025 with a third C&D success; below par since a respectable fifth on his C&D reappearance in January but is well treated and the good recent form of the Peter Chapple-Hyam stable provides hope for a revival back from 12 weeks off.

11/2

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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1st

11

(8)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Pearl Eye

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

Already a dual winner for current yard, latterly over 1m2f here (good to firm; has also won on heavy) in July; respectable efforts since but hasn't been helping his cause with slow starts (also soon off bridle and detached latest); the much longer trip will allow him more time to catch up if doing something similar this afternoon but his ability to see it out has to be taken on trust.

10/1

6th

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

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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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

10st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

All five wins at 6f-1m, the latest at Doncaster in March 2024 off 20lb lower and now on a career-low mark; has dwelt at the start on his last two runs and first-time blinkers worn last time are retained; cannot discount but losing run is offputting.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Neil Mulholland

Course winner at 7f who won the Spring Mile on turf in 2024; winless since but there were some flickers of life this summer before he faded at Chepstow 18 days ago; on a handy mark now and he might be more effective back on this track with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

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

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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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 3

17:01 Ayr

Spirit Of Acklam

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All four wins have been on good or slower ground and latest was at Hamilton (1m5f) in July; creditable in-frame efforts twice since (1m2f here first occasion) and this course scorer is capable of having a big say.

9/2

3rd

1

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:25 Thirsk

Spirit Of Acklam

10st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

All four wins have been on good or slower ground and latest was at Hamilton (1m5f) in July; that was a narrow success but he's only 1lb higher here and was creditable fourth over 1m2f at Ayr last time; respected back up in trip.

7/1

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

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