May 03 / 19.54 Doncaster

19.54

Good

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  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.38
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3231-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Still unexposed for a 4yo and has run consistently well in five starts (in a hood the last twice) since returning last summer (32313), going down by less than a length when third of 12 at Kempton (1m4f, AW) last month; has run well on good to firm; major shout.
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7th

3

(7)

11th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 3

15:45 Ascot

Bas Bleu

9st 2lb

J: George Downing

T: Ed Walker

Raised her game again this season, including a Doncaster handicap win (1m4f, good); appeared to show improved form again in Listed race last time, which can be questioned as she was a never-dangerous sixth of seven at 25-1 but her mark is unchanged.

16/1

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

15:40 Pontefract

Bas Bleu

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Readily saw off her five rivals in a Doncaster handicap (1m4f, good) last month and turned in another solid effort behind Santorini Star at Goodwood latest; it's hard to see why the tables would be turned on these terms though.

25/1

4th

8

(4)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 3f 218y

Class 3

15:15 Goodwood

Bas Bleu

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Rarely runs a bad race and has won two of her last three, latterly in gritty fashion at Doncaster (1m4f, good); up 4lb in a stronger race here but hasn't looked back since the hood went on (131).

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 18681- CD

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Landed a three-runner novice over C&D (good to firm) as a 3yo and won twice at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last year; returns from six months off having undergone wind surgery, but has to prove he can still do it on turf.
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5th

1

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:45 Newmarket (July)

Melek Alreeh

10st 2lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: David Simcock

All four wins over 1m4f, the last three on Tapeta; not seen since a career best to win at Wolverhampton in January and he's 4lb higher here; twice runner-up on turf last year; may need to hit a new turf high but he requires a second look given this small field.

11/2

1st

4

(7)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Melek Alreeh

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: David Simcock

Triple 1m4f winner, including on Tapeta; handicapper has just had his measure since his last win but he's gone very close several times, the latest at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack); up 1lb; respected.

13/2

Form: 30956- D

Last run: 212 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on a soft surface/AW in France in 2023 and placed in Listed company, but beat just one rival in two 1m4f handicaps on good ground/AW for this yard last autumn; something to prove back from seven months off.
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2

30th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

14:45 Newton Abbot

Haptics

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four Flat wins in France where he also pulled up only previous hurdle start; respectable Flat form for David O'Meara but has been below his best in that scene for current yard (two runs).

6/1

1

(2)

19th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Haptics

10st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Four wins in France, two on the AW; failed to win in seven runs for David O'Meara, best effort when runner-up at Hamilton in June (1m5f, good); tailed off at Chepstow this month on stable debut (1m4f, good to soft; 22-1); cheekpieces are now tried; best watched.

7/1

12th

8

(4)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Chepstow

Haptics

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: James Owen

Four French wins (10.5f-1m4f) but failed to win in seven attempts for David O'Meara, the latest when fourth of five at Hamilton three weeks ago; has joined another stable which does really well with new recruits but others arrives with more pressing claims.

10/1

Form: 25015- D

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Southwell (1m4f, AW) last August, but rather in and out since returning a year ago; record suggests this first start in seven months may be needed.
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3rd

10

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:10 Market Rasen

Squeezebox

11st 0lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

1m4f winner who has gone 3-4 over hurdles for Tom Lacey and easily won on handicap debut last time at Southwell (good; second run in this headgear combination), albeit against only four rivals; up 8lb but has momentum behind him.

7/1

1st

1

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:00 Southwell

Squeezebox

11st 7lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

A fair 1m4f Flat scorer who has made a bright start over hurdles, going 2-3 in 2m Fakenham novice when last seen out in October; goes handicapping after an absence now and can't be ruled out.

7/4

1st

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

15:15 Fakenham

Squeezebox

11st 9lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Tom Lacey

All-the-way Market Rasen hurdling debut winner in August, and 2l ahead of Currumbin when fifth at Warwick latest (2m, good); that form sets the standard here, and the second and fourth each won (over fences) next time; obvious player if settling better; gains tongue-tie.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1400-3

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m2f/1m3f on good to firm/AW last year and made a promising return when third of ten at Thirsk (1m4f, good to firm) 11 days ago; down another 1lb and one for the shortlist.
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5th

5

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 4

17:05 Carlisle

Ludos Landing

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Seven-time winner whose three appearances here have yielded two wins (7f and 1m) back in 2022/2023; also finished runner-up in this race (good to firm) in 2024 and he was back on track when fairly close third of four at Hamilton (1m5f, good to firm) four weeks ago; winner and second have won subsequently and he warrants consideration.

16/1

3rd

2

(2)

27th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 16y

Class 4

15:35 Hamilton

Ludos Landing

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Charlie Johnston

Dipped into Class 5 company at Newcastle in March and won comfortably (extended 1m4f); two disappointing runs have followed and he now has a point to prove; has run well in two course visits, at least.

10/1

Form: 44246-

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Frustrating sort who is 0-34 under both codes since winning his only start on the AW as a 2yo; back on the Flat for this stable debut and the change of scenery needs to have a positive effect.
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5th

5

(4)

21st Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 2y

Class 4

15:35 Pontefract

Isle Of Sark

8st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Micky Hammond

Sole Flat win (31 attempts) was debut in 2020; had two hurdle wins (2m5f and 2m4f) in 2025 and there have been bits of chase form in recent months; visor returning instead of blinkers might possibly help, but there are more likely candidates.

16/1

3rd

2

3rd Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 5

15:30 Newton Abbot

Isle Of Sark

11st 9lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Flat/hurdles winner; ran encouragingly on his return to chasing but has failed to back up that effort in two starts since, taking record in this sphere to 0-8; admittedly well treated on best form.

10/1

5th

1

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 107y

Class 5

16:30 Cartmel

Isle Of Sark

12st 0lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Micky Hammond

Posted best effort for these connections when third at Sedgefield in April (2m5f, good), before appearing to find it harder work last time; mixed record over stayers' trips, and would appreciate the ground drying out.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £7.60
Straight Forecast £6.99
Trifecta £54.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bas Bleu

NEWMARKET:

Melek Alreeh

TOPSPEED:

Ludo's Landing

RP RATINGS:

Bas Bleu

POSTDATA:

Bas Bleu

The Times:

Bas Bleu

Telegraph:

Bas Bleu

The Guardian:

Bas Bleu

D Express:

Bas Bleu

The Star:

Bas Bleu

Daily Record:

Bas Bleu

Daily Mail:

Melek Alreeh

The Sun:

Melek Alreeh

Daily Mirror:

Ludo's Landing