May 17 / 20.18 Doncaster

20.18

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5024.64
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

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10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 67-076

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced maiden who's with his third yard already (firmly back among the winners lately); again pulled hard when better was expected over C&D a fortnight ago and is no forlorn hope if he's more amenable.
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14th

6

(1)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Canvas

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Prominent racer (can front run) who won three times last year, twice at Doncaster (1m) and at York (1m, good); reappeared from 203 days off with a solid effort at Newmarket (1m, good) last month but he was withdrawn after becoming upset in the stalls at Doncaster on his last intended start.

15/2

7

(5)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Canvas

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Front-runner who won twice over C&D last summer and he defied this mark when beating 15 rivals at York last September; reappeared with a creditable fourth at Newmarket last month and he's a big player if he can build on that.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 503-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran three times for Craig Lidster last year before moving; nothing exciting about her comeback behind two of these here three weeks ago and she needs to improve for the extra furlong (possible on pedigree).
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4th

4

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:50 Chester

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: David Loughnane

Third at Newbury (1m, good) on latest turf start in May and also ran well when filling same position at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) 12 days ago but wide draw makes things awkward here.

7/1

3rd

2

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:37 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 8lb

J: William Pyle

T: David Loughnane

C&D win in March off 3lb lower and she ran a better race when third of 12 in a Class 5 over C&D 18 days later; up and down since but she can't be discounted.

11/2

5th

3

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pearly Squirrel

9st 10lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David Loughnane

Both wins over 7f, the second here in March; good third to a subsequent winner at Newbury (1m, good) last time but not sure this step up in trip will suit as she can pull hard.

14/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 208-03

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First-time blinkers had a positive effect when third in a similar handicap here three weeks ago (four of these behind); the step back up from 7f will suit on that evidence and she's one to consider.
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5th

6

(11)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:08 Yarmouth

Queen Of Good News

9st 6lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

Had undergone wind surgery prior to C&D win on reappearance last month but never featured at Doncaster since; could be suited by the return to this track (form figures here read 221) and she can't be discounted.

10/1

7th

6

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Queen Of Good News

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Patrick Owens

Underwent breathing surgery before gaining a breakthrough win on her seasonal return in 1m Yarmouth handicap two weeks ago; back up 4lb but she's not taken lightly in her current mood.

5/1

1st

9

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

14:02 Yarmouth

Queen Of Good News

9st 7lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Patrick Owens

12-race maiden; finished second in her two course runs as a 2yo; well handicapped on last season's best and she has undergone wind surgery during her 176-day absence; should be winning races this year but this perhaps not the day to catch her.

16/1

Form: 340-43

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent last year but two solid efforts in similar races this spring, tending to be ridden patiently and may be again from this draw.
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7th

9

(10)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Windsor

Pay Attention

9st 3lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Faye Bramley

Runner-up off this mark at Newbury (1m, good) in May but slow starts can be an issue and he's been well held in his last two runs; didn't get much luck at Nottingham last time but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive.

12/1

5th

1

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Pay Attention

10st 2lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Faye Bramley

Slow starts can be an issue and he couldn't get into it when sixth at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) recently, but it wasn't a bad run and before that he was second at Newbury (1m, good); the step back up in trip may help and he might not be far away; the visor (worn on last two runs) is left off.

7/1

6th

10

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:24 Newmarket (July)

Pay Attention

9st 2lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Faye Bramley

Completely missed the break but showed best form since last July when second at Newbury (1m, good) in this first-time headgear combination under Oliver Carmichael one month ago; 1lb nudge still leaves him below his winning mark and he needs considering.

4/1

10/1

Form: 59-544

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three solid efforts off this mark over 7f since handicapping this spring, including here three weeks ago; more exposed than some, though, and will need to find a bit more for the stiffer test.
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5th

6

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Newmarket (July)

Dovey Moon

9st 7lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

A stout stayer over 1m and Salisbury's stiff test suited him in May (good) where he overcame trouble in running to lead near the line; has had excuses since but he has a good run in him if this is truly run.

7/1

3rd

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:00 Pontefract

Dovey Moon

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: David Evans

Record of 4-9 in 1m events on turf, most recently scoring at Salisbury on penultimate start; well held in competitive 1m2f event latest; drop back to ideal trip is the angle with him.

5/1

Form: 5376-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Kept to slow turf/Tapeta last year and hung left when behind four of tonight's rivals on 7f course comeback recently (among the favourites); tries this far for the first time and stall 13 won't help conserve stamina.
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4th

4

(6)

4th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Poor strike-rate and he hasn't been at his best since finishing second at Southwell in October; slipping down the weights but others arrive in better form.

12/1

10th

10

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:02 Southwell (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 0lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from his 21 starts but he was twice a runner-up over C&D last autumn and he is now 4lb lower than for the second of those efforts; recent runs need bettering if he is to take this though.

16/1

6th

6

(4)

1st Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Atomic Mass

9st 1lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Just one win from 17 starts (5.5f, good to firm; off 3lb lower mark) but he comes here on the back of two good second-place finishes at Southwell; clear of the third on latter occasion and a 2lb rise justified; should be in the thick of it.

15/8

Form: 869-72

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Pulled hard when favourite on comeback and fared much better in tonight's hood/cheekpieces last time, when a clear second (1m, good to firm); there can't be any complaints about a 2lb rise and he's shortlisted.
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5th

3

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Blue Train

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; money arrived for him on handicap debut at Clonmel (2m, soft) and he scored by a length under a hand ride; up 10lb.

7/4

1st

9

2nd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 200y

19:00 Clonmel

Blue Train

11st 1lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain; some promise on hurdle/stable debut when fourth at Fairyhouse, raced keenly; made little impact at Thurles and Naas but could be a different proposition on handicap hurdle debut for shrewd connections; monitor the betting.

10/1

8th

17

22nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 7f 110y

14:00 Naas

Blue Train

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual AW winner in Britain for William Knight with a rating of 68; some promise in his hurdling/stable debut, 14.5l fourth of 12 at Fairyhouse; ran keenly that day; hooded at Thurles last time when a much bigger price and ran like it; others preferred.

25/1

33/1

Form: 0488-7

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well held at big prices in four runs for Mark Walford (6f-7f) last year; pulled away his chance upped to this trip eight days ago; yard runs three.
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12th

2

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Southwell winner (7f); couldn't hold off a late challenge at Doncaster (7f; 13-2) on penultimate start; restless in the stalls and ran too free when favourite at Beverley latest; perhaps a few pounds too high in the weights.

14/1

12th

3

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

19:30 Beverley

Oselton

9st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Craig Lidster

Registered sole win on AW but he produced a career-best RPR when going down by only a neck at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) most recently; possibilities, provided that form is backed up.

7/2

2nd

6

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:15 Doncaster

Oselton

9st 7lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Craig Lidster

Made the breakthrough with a clearcut success at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) last September but he's not gone on from that and was down the field on Thirsk reappearance (7f, good) last month; still 8lb higher than for his win and others are preferred.

25/1

Form: 704531

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Often fluffed the start and/or pulled hard but hadn't had much luck for this yard prior to ending a losing run at Nottingham (1m, good to firm; 33-1) a week ago; lacks consistency and there are risks under an inexperienced 7lb claimer but he's capable back up 3lb.
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4th

11

(7)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

A repeat of the form which netted him a C&D second last month (good to firm) off today's mark would take him close; hard to blame his Doncaster flop since on the return to a 1m trip he has won over before.

8/1

11th

15

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Mini Mac

9st 1lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Jessica Macey

Back in better form over 7f at Doncaster and Leicester the last twice; still attractively treated, having gained sole handicap win off 12lb higher (over 1m); respected.

5/1

2nd

8

(7)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

15:04 Leicester

Mini Mac

9st 5lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

His form has deteriorated since his last win last May but he took a step back in the right direction when fourth of 16 at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) nine days ago; has another career-low mark today and is not ruled out.

7/1

Form: 7766-

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well held in three 6f runs for Michael Bell last year and again on her nursery debut for this yard latterly; not obviously fancied from stall 14 back from seven months off.
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5th

2

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:40 Thirsk

Dollys Delight

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Ran well on her stable debut at Wolverhampton last October but only run to that level once from four starts this year; returns to sprinting with the tongue-tie discarded; dangerous mark but others appeal more.

14/1

8th

6

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

17:28 Carlisle

Dollys Delight

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ivan Furtado

Registered sole success on fast ground; has rather inconsistent form for current yard; brings doubts over the forecast surface and whether she'll be in top form.

8/1

6th

4

(7)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Dollys Delight

9st 6lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Won for Julie Camacho at Beverley (7.5f; good to firm; from 3lb lower) last July; respectable across three starts for this trainer but does have some work to do with Saisons d'Or from Southwell (fifth, beaten 3l in an added tongue-tie); the task isn't impossible.

12/1

11th
11 (7)
Homeland

3/1

Form: 696-2

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well held in three runs last year but gelded since and is well related; offered much more on his comeback at Redcar (1m, good to firm) behind a progressive winner and holds leading claims upped 2lb.
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1st

3

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ffos Las

Homeland

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Behind Racing Demon last time but was only 4l away over 1m and his sole win was at this trip; can run well.

9/4

4th

3

(1)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

17:35 Chepstow

Homeland

9st 8lb

J: Zoe Lewis

T: Thomas Faulkner

Patchy for Michael Dods last year before being sold for 4,000gns; stays further and wants a good test at this trip; solid comeback from six months off over C&D (soft) nine days ago and he is entitled to improve.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

19:55 Chepstow

Homeland

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Thomas Faulkner

Scored for Michael Dods at Ripon (1m2f, good) last July off 5lb higher; sold to join current yard for 4,000gns in October; fifth of 12 on stable debut at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in December; unraced since but on a decent mark.

13/2

Form: 838-

Last run: 256 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Nothing exciting in three runs for Craig Lidster last summer, her third coming in a four-runner 6f novice here; this trip is no certainty to suit on pedigree; eight months off and considered only if she's been backed.
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12th

5

(8)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:18 Doncaster

Dimension Of Scale

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Nothing exciting in three runs for Craig Lidster last summer, her third coming in a four-runner 6f novice here; this trip is no certainty to suit on pedigree; eight months off and considered only if she's been backed.

33/1

12th

5

(8)

17th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:18 Doncaster

Dimension Of Scale

9st 7lb

J: Jordan Nason

T: Ivan Furtado

Nothing exciting in three runs for Craig Lidster last summer, her third coming in a four-runner 6f novice here; this trip is no certainty to suit on pedigree; eight months off and considered only if she's been backed.

33/1

8th

2

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Dimension Of Scale

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Craig Lidster

Improved on debut run when 2.75l third of four in a Doncaster novice in July (6f, good); may do better up in trip on AW debut.

6/1

Form: 48927-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fared better on his nursery debut in first-time blinkers last autumn (1m, good) before well held in one more start on soft/heavy ground; landed a wide stall on his comeback from seven months off.
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7th

9

(5)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 100y

Class 5

15:35 Haydock

Testimonial

8st 11lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Twice runner-up in 1m handicaps but he's inconsistent and has stamina to prove over this far; blinkers, in which he's finished second and seventh, now return.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

27th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:25 Pontefract

Testimonial

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

3yo maiden; inconsistent (2727) since handicapping; not sure what to expect and he's taking on some recent winners.

14/1

7th

12

(11)

7th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:30 Ripon

Testimonial

9st 2lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Went close in first-time blinkers on nursery debut last September (1m, good), then flopped on soft ground; back on song with good second in first-time cheekpieces on reappearance at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month and this 3yo is a contender if the headgear maintains its positive effect.

5/1

Non-runners

Eighteen Fourteen

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £75.40
Straight Forecast £54.00
Tricast £381.64
Trifecta £634.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Homeland

Telegraph:

Blue Train

POSTDATA:

Canvas

The Guardian:

Dovey Moon

Daily Mirror:

Mini Mac

Daily Mail:

Dimension Of Scale

NEWMARKET:

Queen Of Good News

The Sun:

Blue Train

D Express:

Canvas

RP RATINGS:

Homeland

The Times:

Homeland

The Star:

Homeland

Daily Record:

Homeland