March 29 / 15.35 Doncaster

15.35

Good To Soft

William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £77310
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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William Hill Lincoln (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 62300-

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has his first outing since rejoining Charlie Hills, for whom he was fourth in the 2,000 Guineas in 2023; well handicapped on that form but he was 0-12 in Australia between November 2023 and last October and needs to prove he retains his old ability.
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7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Galeron

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Made the frame a few times last autumn but hasn't been in the same form in two outings this term; doesn't look as if he's about to end a losing spell that goes back almost four years.

20/1

6th

4

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Acts on good to firm and heavy; on a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln here in March (unseated rider on the way to post); others are more persuasive.

5/1

12

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Galeron

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post).

25/1

Form: 64-024 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
0-14 since joining this yard (multiple winner on the continent) but he ran well in defeat off higher marks in Britain last summer and was the only one to threaten the odds-on Godolphin favourite when second of 16 in 1m1f handicap at Meydan last month; fair fourth in Group 2 there since; highly respected.
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7th

6

(6)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Sean

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Jamie Osborne

Useful on his day but has become inconsistent, latterly at Meydan, notwithstanding a January performance that's his sole win for current yard; the 9yo can be opposed back on British soil; tongue-tie fitted.

33/1

8th

6

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Sean

9st 8lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Useful weights turnaround with Flying Frontier on C&D form last August and also with Arabian Light from Meydan (1m1f) in February; however, some question marks about his form since and whether he really wants a stiff test at 1m2f has yet to be proved.

20/1

10

(23)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Sean

9st 7lb

J: William Carver

T: Jamie Osborne

Record of 0-17 for current yard doesn't tell the whole story, as he's capable of very useful form; last few efforts don't augur well, however, and he came up short (finished 11th) in this race in 2024.

50/1

Form: 11372- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Made it two wins in a row on handicap debut at Newmarket (1m, good) last June and campaign concluded with clear second over this C&D (soft) in October; gelded since; he's 5lb higher than last time but this lightly raced 4yo is related to Group 1 winners and could still have more to offer.
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9th

3

(8)

4th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 2

13:55 Musselburgh

Midnight Gun

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Faded in a 1m Listed race at Saint-Cloud (heavy) in November; had previously won a novice and a handicap (good) at that trip but the return to 7f worked well for him at Doncaster (soft) in October when he was bumped and later met trouble, only just failing against one on the crest of a wave; that strong form gives him solid claims.

9/4

3

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 2

15:18 Doncaster

Midnight Gun

9st 10lb

J: James Doyle

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Lightly raced 4yo; campaigned mostly at 1m but his two efforts this term, including when sixth in the Lincoln here, suggest this return to 7f is worth exploring; good second at Doncaster (soft) 12 months ago; possibilities, provided he takes well to first-time headgear.

9/2

7th

2

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

15:15 Haydock

Midnight Gun

9st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Wrapped up a good 3yo campaign with smart effort for second of 12 in 1m Doncaster handicap (soft) last October; couldn't justify favouritism but still made a respectable return to the track when sixth of 22 in the Lincoln there (1m, good to soft) in March; off a further six months since but evidently capable when fresh and remains with untapped potential.

4/1

Form: 11314- D BF

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Made it 3-5 (wins on good to soft-good to firm) when making all in big-field handicap at York (1m) last August; fourth of 20 at Ascot (1m, soft) next time when conditions seemed a shade too demanding; this lightly raced 4yo may well evolve into something better than a handicapper.
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2nd

2

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

17:20 York

Thunder Run

9st 10lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

His two wins here came on good to firm but he also acts on soft; respectable seventh of 22 to Raammee in the John Smith's Cup over C&D (good to firm) latest; being eased 2lb is a help but it may not be quite enough.

22/1

7th

4

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Thunder Run

9st 10lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

Dual winner here (both on good to firm) who was sixth in this last year and was runner-up to Warrant Holder over C&D (good) this May; soundly beaten at Royal Ascot since but he's an each-way possible back at York.

18/1

15th

10

(28)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunder Run

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Back to form with second at the York Dante festival (good) in the 1m2f event he'd won 12 months earlier; before racing over longer trips he was a three-time 1m winner and ran creditably in major handicap over C&D once; may remain competitive.

20/1

Form: 8710-5 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won five handicaps during an excellent 2024, the turf wins on good/good to soft; this 6yo needs to be better than ever to land this red-hot handicap but he reappeared with an encouraging fifth at Wolverhampton (AW) three weeks ago and isn't ruled out given how prolific he was last year.
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4th

1

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Two Tempting

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

First of two wins over C&D came in this contest in 2024 off 4lb lower; had a fruitful AW winter campaign; reported to have met with a setback when being readied for Chester's May meeting and returned only when beating just one home in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) recently; has a high draw to contend with here and is 3lb higher than his last winning mark.

16/1

17th

7

(15)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Two Tempting

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jonathan Portman

Very consistent on AW since last turf appearance; respectable seventh, despite enduring a nightmare passage, in this contest two years ago but is 5lb higher and lacks recent match practice in this compensation attempt; absent since March.

33/1

20/1

Form: 1-2161 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made AW debut in December and made it 3-5 in that sphere (1m/7f) when winning at Southwell last month; that latest form reads well and a 5lb penalty won't necessarily stop him, but he needs to transfer his winter AW improvement back to turf; 1-12 strike-rate on grass previously.
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10th

5

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Apiarist

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent sort who made it 1-20 on turf (that grass win came here in 2yo campaign) when well beaten at Royal Ascot last month; however, two starts ago he was a close sixth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) when he was denied a clear run, and he's not ruled out.

7/1

18th

12

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Apiarist

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Eye-catcher, amid traffic issues, in the Thirsk Hunt Cup last time; form over C&D comprises a respectable eighth (off current mark) in this contest last year and creditable third (did well having been hampered) later in 2025; still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf, however.

22/1

6th

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Apiarist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.

20/1

Form: 95206- D

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return.
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3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

3rd

2

(9)

3rd May 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:55 Goodwood

Dual Identity

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

Won at Sandown (1m, soft) last May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to firm) in August; made a satisfactory reappearance when seventh at 40-1 in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m) five weeks ago and is probably effective at this track, so he's one to consider.

12/1

7

(1)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Dual Identity

9st 7lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: William Knight

Below best on first and final starts last season but enjoyed a good campaign, winning at Sandown (1m, soft) in May and close second of 17 at York (1m2f, good to soft) in August; should be suited by a strongly run race at this trip and he's an each-way contender if fully tuned up for his return.

25/1

Form: 02960-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Disappointing on final two runs last season and there's a doubt regarding the step back up in trip; however, a break may have helped and he showed considerable promise over 1m last year before his excellent Group 2 second over 6f at Haydock; in top hands and dangerous to discount; recent blinkers are off.
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7th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Orne

9st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Often front-runs; without a success since landing a Group 3 as a 2yo; however, he has posted some good placed efforts and ran well when sixth of 18 at York (7f, good to firm) in July; has been dropped another pound and has to be considered.

5/1

6th

14

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Orne

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

He's on a long losing run and can be inconsistent, but this front-runner was third of 22 over C&D (good) in May and wasn't beaten far when seventh of 20 over C&D (good) last time; each-way possibilities from low draw.

16/1

7th

17

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Orne

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Antony Brittain

Smart earlier in career; yet to win for this yard but gave it a good shot from the front when third over C&D (good) at the Dante meeting and bounced back from a lesser effort over 6f here when third (Inspired fourth) of 14 at Wetherby (good to firm; made running again) last week; each-way claims again.

16/1

11/1

Form: /2852- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Had a light campaign last year, bookended by fine second placings in this race (soft) and in the Balmoral Handicap at Ascot (1m, soft); he's just 2lb higher than for those big performances and reappears with his yard among the winners; in the mix if conditions suit (best turf form is on soft going).
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9

(15)

1st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Goodwood

Lattam

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Well beaten in the Lincoln in March on sole outing this term (1m, good to soft) but he was runner-up in two major handicaps (both 1m on soft) during a light campaign last season and yesterday's rain is a major positive for his claims; capable of a big performance.

12/1

Form: 31436- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a very solid handicap campaign last term featuring a win in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) and highly creditable third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft); also ran well first time up; each-way player.
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3

(9)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Toimy Son

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: David Menuisier

Won the Golden Mile here (good to firm) last August and third in the Cambridgeshire (1m1f, soft) in September; he's failed to shine this season but is on a handy mark if the return to Goodwood prompts a revival.

10/1

26

(15)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Toimy Son

9st 1lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: David Menuisier

Performed well in major handicaps at Glorious Goodwood (won) and Newmarket (placed) last term; however, needs to step up plenty on his 2025 efforts, latest over C&D behind My Cloud.

50/1

7th

2

(8)

30th Apr 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:30 Ascot

Toimy Son

10st 1lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: David Menuisier

Registered sole win for current yard in last year's Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood; placed in the Cambridgeshire; possibilities in this lower grade with Lincoln reappearance under his belt.

11/2

Form: 3034-4 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Listed runner-up (1m1f, good) on last year's reappearance and ran well in defeat in two heavy-ground handicaps last autumn (1m2f/1m); well backed on reappearance at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) three weeks ago when close fourth; this lightly raced 4yo could be capable of better and is not ruled out.
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1st

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Whip Cracker

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Richard Hughes

0-16 on turf but usually runs his race; runner-up at this track (10.5f, good) when last seen in May; may find this on the sharp side having not been seen in races less than 1m since his juvenile days.

7/1

2nd

7

(12)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Whip Cracker

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

Without a win since his second start as a 2yo, but several good efforts since as when beaten a length into third of 24 in the Newbury Spring Cup (1m, good ) last month; Ryan Moore keeps the ride and rain shouldn't be an issue, but the draw could have been kinder.

6/1

3rd

16

(22)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Whip Cracker

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hughes

On a 14-race losing sequence but he was runner-up three times last term, including when beaten a head at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good); went off third favourite in a big field at the Curragh on reappearance but didn't give his running; on a retrieval mission with Ryan Moore booked.

12/1

Form: 595-23 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Without a turf win since August 2021 and there's a suspicion he's best on AW; however, he ran pretty well in competitive turf handicaps last season and arrives in good form having been placed in AW handicaps on both outings this year; each-way possibilities.
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1st

3

(5)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

Fantastic Fox

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

On a long losing run but a useful AW performer at his best; off 7 months before coming in only 11th in 1m1f York handicap on his return last month but this C&D winner bounce back.

5/1

11th

4

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Fantastic Fox

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Roger Varian

Smart handicapper at his peak but his form tailed off in the second half of 2025; has a reduced mark to work with as a result but the betting is perhaps the best guide after 198 days off.

14/1

Form: /1000- CD

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won this for Dominic Ffrench Davis on his reappearance 12 months ago on his favoured soft ground; down the field on his next three starts (stable debut in October when last seen) and drying ground would be a concern, but he's not written off back at the scene of his biggest triumph.
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5th

4

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ripon

Mr Professor

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Fresher than most, having raced just twice this term, runner-up on AW last time; attractively treated on peak form, which includes a success off 5lb higher in the 2024 Lincoln on soft ground.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Mr Professor

10st 4lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

The most recent of his five wins came in the 2024 Lincoln on soft; left the impression his first start for 324 days was needed when sixth of 13 at Thirsk (1m, good) on his stable debut in May but this C&D winner has been off again since.

12/1

6th

2

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Mr Professor

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Has won on firm but best form on soft, as when winning the Lincoln (1m) in 2024; lightly raced with little return since but he was hampered on Newcastle AW last June; entitled to be rusty for new trainer on this first run since; missed a race earlier this month due to good to firm ground.

14/1

Form: -03514 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
With this visor back on he won a handicap at Meydan (1m1f, good) last month, before a close fourth of 16 there (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago when not enjoying the clearest of passages; this in-form 4yo could have a part to play if conditions suit (unproven on slow ground).
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1

(11)

7th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 3

16:00 York

Magnum Opus

10st 2lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Did well in Meydan and returned to Britain for a close fourth in the Lincoln; hasn't kicked on from there, finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt and then midfield at Chelmsford (1m2f); looks vulnerable with his big weight.

10/1

3

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Magnum Opus

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (1m1f, good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln in March; looks interesting on that form but he's been a bit up and down this year and he struggled in the Royal Hunt Cup last time; mixed messages.

5/1

17

(16)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Magnum Opus

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Successful in Meydan handicap (good) during his spell in UAE and ran creditably (close fourth) in the Lincoln on last appearance; quite exposed, however, and current mark leaves him in a tough spot.

33/1

Form: 319-42 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins last year and ran very creditably against some in-form rivals when 3l second of six in Listed race in Bahrain (1m, good) three weeks ago; showed promise on good to soft ground early in career; chance.
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2nd

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Four AW wins, including over 1m; 0-16 on turf but he's in form, having finished fourth at Goodwood (7f) in last two starts; remains on a workable mark and enters calculations.

9/2

4th

18

(11)

29th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:40 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

A couple of close calls led to a frustrating campaign last year but it was a good effort when a running-on fourth to Crimson Spirit over C&D (good) in May; not seen since but he's dipped below his last winning mark and this may have been the plan; big run might be on the cards.

8/1

4th

5

(7)

22nd May 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:52 Goodwood

Oliver Show

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Useful on his day but losing run is mounting up and two duck eggs this year leave a question mark over his current form; chance partly depends on how well he responds to the removal of usual cheekpieces.

7/1

Form: 04100- D

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo who was inconsistent last season (merely mid-division on last two runs) but he was a fine second in the Spring Cup at Newbury (1m, good to soft) on last year's reappearance and his win at Goodwood (1m, good to soft) in August came after a 72-day break; clearly goes well fresh and may yet have more left in the tank for a trainer who has won this four times.
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10th

12

(14)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Godwinson

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Jack Channon

Commenced last season with wins in the Lincoln and useful AW handicap; not in the same form since, latterly posting two duck eggs this term for new yard, latest in the Royal Hunt Cup when behind several of today's opponents; major revival is required.

33/1

18th

20

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Godwinson

9st 2lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Got up in the final stride to win last year's Lincoln and followed up in useful AW handicap; not in the same form since and York defeat on stable/seasonal debut spoiled an otherwise good record when fresh; revival is far from guaranteed.

40/1

Form: 54114- D

Last run: 154 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth in this last year (soft) and won two in a row at Goodwood (1m1f/1m, heavy) in the autumn; further improvement is possible but he may need testing conditions if he's to make an impact this afternoon.
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5th

15

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 17y

Class 2

15:15 Epsom

Alpha Crucis

8st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Gary & Josh Moore

All four of his wins were on soft or heavy ground, three at Goodwood; runner-up on his only two visits here, including at this meeting (good to soft) last year and he's 1lb lower today; that was over 8.5f and his creditable fifth on reappearance ten weeks ago was in the 1m Lincoln at Doncaster, but he stays 1m2f; strong each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 41320-

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Below best over C&D in September when last seen but had previously run very well in defeat in handicaps at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm); has also shown promise on soft ground; it's possible this lightly raced 4yo will settle better now he's been gelded and he retains considerable potential for his top yard; one to consider.
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13th

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Native Warrior

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Form figures of 1311571 in a visor; a graduate from the handicap ranks and he didn't have all that much in hand when the 6-4 winner of a Group 3 in Ireland in June on latest start (7f, soft); looks up against it now he's dining at the top table, unless transformed by a wind operation.

33/1

1st

4

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

19:00 Leopardstown

Native Warrior

9st 9lb

J: James Doyle

T: K R Burke

Rediscovered his best with a visor added last summer, landing three handicaps, including at Ascot (7f, soft) off a mark of 103; cracking return when beaten 0.5l by Dreamliner in Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in March on soft; didn't come on as expected when beaten 7.5l into seventh by Wannabe Royal in Listed race at Naas 25 days ago; nothing got into it from off the pace that day so shouldn't be judged too harshly; handles soft and the one to beat.

7/4

7th

4

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Native Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: K R Burke

British raider rediscovered his best when a visor was added last June, winning three handicaps from five starts, the last being the valuable Challenge Cup (7f, soft) at Ascot; ran right up to form on his stakes debut in a Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) for seasonal return when a close runner-up; entitled to improve for that and top rated.

7/2

10/1

Form: 2223-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Irish-trained 7yo who was very consistent in defeat in the second half of last year (including on yielding ground) and he reappeared with a win in the 27-runner Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh (1m, soft) a fortnight ago; carries a 5lb penalty today and could be involved once more.
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11th

6

(18)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap here on Tuesday, with seven of these behind; has loads of gears and likely to be ridden similarly from widest draw; 7lb penalty.

7/2

1st

12

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Orandi

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincoln last season; attempted to bring off the double at Doncaster and produced a fine effort to finish third of 22 behind Godwinson; has failed to prosper since third to Dunum in this last year; however, he is 8lb lower now and should be at peak fitness after a Curragh prep-run in a race dominated by Pierre Royal and Booyea.

10/1

8th

5

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in 2025 but no joy since; midfield at Limerick on latest (1m, yielding) and remains 2lb above last winning mark; best form on easier ground than this; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 7/4/0/ D

Last run: 679 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire in 2019 and well handicapped on his form up to May 2022; however, after a year off he finished down the field at Newbury in May 2023 and has been absent since; this 10yo has lots to prove.
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20

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Beringer

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Alan King

Runner-up in the Cambridgeshire in 2019 and well handicapped on his form up to May 2022; however, after a year off he finished down the field at Newbury in May 2023 and has been absent since; this 10yo has lots to prove.

66/1

11th

8

(10)

20th May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Newbury

Beringer

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Alan King

Runner-up in the 2019 Cambridgeshire and beaten a neck in Listed race on first start the following season; raced only twice since, with 630 days off prior to his respectable fourth of seven in this race on sole start last term; 4lb lower for this first run since.

20/1

Form: 41023- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won at Haydock (1m, good) last June for Roger Varian and ran well when placed in the autumn on final two runs for that yard (1m, soft/heavy); subsequently changed hands for 110,000gns; lightly raced and further improvement can't be ruled out but a career best is needed on stable/seasonal debut.
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7th

12

(13)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Dashing Darcey

8st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just second outing for Geoff Harker when runner-up off 1lb higher at Haydock (1m, good) last May but never involved when dropped to 7f at York the following month and not seen since (gelded); this is a tough race to return in.

14/1

12th

4

(13)

14th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

13:50 York

Dashing Darcey

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Just second outing for current yard when adding to his good Haydock record with a closing second over 1m three weeks ago; slight doubts as to whether the drop back to 7f will be ideal but his mark is definitely workable.

11/2

2nd

7

(14)

24th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 37y

Class 3

13:15 Haydock

Dashing Darcey

9st 5lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won over C&D (good) for Roger Varian last summer and another fine effort over C&D when second on soft in the autumn; changed hands for 110,000gns after final 3yo start; never involved in the Lincoln at Doncaster on reappearance for new yard but he did meet trouble in running; stall 14 could make life tricky.

8/1

Form: 11914- D BF

Last run: 202 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Made it three wins from his five starts when landing Haydock handicap (1m, good to firm) last August; only fourth of six at York in September (1m, good to soft; sole run on slow ground) but this unexposed 4yo is open to further improvement this year and is not ruled out.
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16th

15

(8)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Old Cock

8st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won this off 1lb lower last year (good to firm); however, soundly beaten over C&D (good to firm) last August on final run for Ed Bethell and down the field on last month's stable/seasonal debut at Newbury (1m, good).

25/1

20th

19

(13)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:10 Newbury

Old Cock

9st 0lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

4-10 for Edward Bethell, winning the Hambleton Handicap at York's Dante meeting (1m, good to firm) last spring; changed hands for 26,000gns last autumn; only 3lb higher than at York and doesn't have many miles on the clock.

33/1

14th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Old Cock

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Lightly raced 4yo who was a well-backed winner of the Hambleton Handicap over C&D (good to firm) in May with a late bid, from Sisyphean; respectable fourth of nine to Remmooz and Sisyphean back over C&D for his only start since, coming from last, and it would not be a surprise were he to resume improvement today; one for the shortlist.

8/1

Selections

The Times:

Thunder Run

POSTDATA:

Whip Cracker

NEWMARKET:

Midnight Gun

SPOTLIGHT:

Sean

The Guardian:

Native Warrior

Daily Mirror:

Magnum Opus

D Express:

Oliver Show

Daily Mail:

Lattam

TOPSPEED:

Mr Professor

Telegraph:

Thunder Run

The Star:

Thunder Run

Daily Record:

Midnight Gun

LAMBOURN:

Whip Cracker

The Sun:

Whip Cracker

RP RATINGS:

Sean