June 06 / 18.40 Doncaster

18.40

Good

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Hits Radio Proudly Supports WPCC Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 2-1 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman colt who is a sibling to some smart horses for these connections; made a promising start when runner-up at Newmarket (7f, soft) in October and he landed the odds with a comfortable win at Chelmsford (1m, AW) on his recent return; has a penalty but he looks a useful prospect and is strongly respected back on turf.
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22th

16

(19)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Ascot

Mudbir

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John & Thady Gosden

Well-bred colt whose record of 3-6 overall and 2-3 in handicaps (7f) features a narrow win at Glorious Goodwood; hindered by traffic issues at same venue when last seen (effort best forgiven); cheekpieces worn that day are retained; beat Defence Minister by half a length at Sandown last July; still open to further progress and remains of strong interest.

11/2

8

(12)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Goodwood

Mudbir

8st 12lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Held on narrowly, having hung briefly left, in 3yo handicap over 7f at Glorious Goodwood to take record to 3-5; this well-bred colt may improve further, provided he takes to first-time headgear; on the shortlist.

9/2

1st

12

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Mudbir

8st 10lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: John & Thady Gosden

Showed promise on soft ground on debut; proved suited by drop back to 7f in Sandown handicap (good to firm) most recently, holding on by half a length and taking record to 2151; bred to do better still, being a sibling to two Group 1 scorers for his connections; respected up just 2lb.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: 1

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
15-2 when getting up late to win by a short head on debut in a small field at Newcastle (7f, AW) five weeks ago; carries a 7lb penalty today and others have more substance to their form but this Sea The Stars colt is open to plenty of improvement on this step up in trip; in the mix.
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7th

3

(11)

1st May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:20 Newcastle (AW)

Sea The Light

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Butler

Won a 7f maiden on this card last year on his racecourse debut; struggled subsequently but this is a bit easier down another 3lb in first-time blinkers (wore cheekpieces when last seen); yard also run Jack Sparowe.

12/1

8

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

19:10 Kempton (AW)

Sea The Light

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: John Butler

Led late to make a winning debut at Newcastle in May (7f); well beaten at big prices in two handicaps in August and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt today.

14/1

Form: 547

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Well held in two runs (1m2f/1m4f) for Ralph Beckett during the winter and was a tailed-off last on stable debut at Beverley (1m4f, good) last month; has lots to prove now dropped to 1m and can only be watched.
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10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Broker Charlie

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Yet to be placed from seven starts and best left alone.

50/1

10

(10)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

14:35 Redcar

Broker Charlie

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Yet to be placed from seven starts and best left alone.

50/1

5

(9)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Broker Charlie

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Sara Ender

Six-race maiden who has finished last on all four starts for current trainer; easy to dismiss.

33/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't show much on 7f York debut (good to firm; 40-1) last summer; that was a hot maiden but he's been gelded since and is best watched on return.
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5th

7

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 4

19:50 Hamilton

Draupnir

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael & David Easterby

Low-mileage son of Golden Horn who got off the mark at Thirsk (7f) in September; resumed from seven months off with a good third of 13 in another 7f handicap there 27 days ago; could do better still back up in trip with a hood fitted and rates a player.

9/2

3rd

13

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Draupnir

8st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Lost his action and weakened at Catterick when last seen 199 days ago; prior to that he had comfortably seen off nine rivals in a C&D handicap (soft) in September; only had seven starts and there should be more to come.

16/1

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000euros yearling; 11-4 favourite in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket (1m, good) in April and and he made some promising late headway to finish third of 15; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he should be more streetwise this time; interesting contender.
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14th

5

(13)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Newbury

Hard Endeavor

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Showed plenty of ability on all four starts (AW/good) as 3yo, winning a 1m novice, but he seems to have been hit hard by the handicapper following his fifth of seven last November in a 9.5f Listed race on Deauville AW.

20/1

5

(14)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Hard Endeavor

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

150,000euros yearling; 11-4 favourite in the Wood Ditton at Newmarket (1m, good) in April and and he made some promising late headway to finish third of 15; that form puts him firmly in the picture and he should be more streetwise this time; interesting contender.

2/1

3rd

7

(12)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:25 Newmarket

Hard Endeavor

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Jane Chapple-Hyam

150,000euros yearling; New Bay half-brother to three winners, notably Son Of Man (Group-placed 6f 2yo; RPR 96); dam Group-placed in France (110); one of two runners for his connections.

10/1

Form: 2 BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green when joint-favourite on Nottingham debut (8.3f, good to firm) last month but he kept on well in the closing stages to finish a clear second; this is a deeper race but he should know much more this time and yard has been firing in winners recently; respected.
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2nd

5

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

High Degree

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Narrowly landed skinny odds in a Ffos Las maiden (1m, good) last July and although out of the first three in three big-field handicaps (1m/1m2f) subsequently, he was far from disgraced; gelded since last seen seven months ago but looks the type with more to offer this year.

3/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

High Degree

9st 9lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Two solid handicap efforts since making all in 1m maiden at Ffos Las in July; proved himself in the mud when fourth of 18 in Ascot handicap last time and the first and third in that both ran well in the Balmoral back there last weekend; surprising were this 3yo to have reached his limit after only five starts.

4/1

16

(16)

5th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

High Degree

8st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made debut in May and runner-up on first two starts before making all at Ffos Las (1m) in July; made his handicap debut in a warm good-ground 1m2f event at Glorious Goodwood last time and ran well to be fifth of 18 despite being drawn widest and racing freely; drop back in trip looks a positive and his dam won her only start on soft; makes plenty of appeal.

5/1

Form: 34- BF

Last run: 294 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; has a striking pedigree and he showed plenty of promise when reaching the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer; been gelded since but his form has plenty of substance and he sets the standard on his return; key player.
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1st

1

(8)

11th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Kings Charter

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

650,000euros yearling; clear promise with his two frame efforts last summer and he found improvement after a gelding operation when keeping on well to beat his 15 rivals at Doncaster (1m, good) last month; still has plenty of potential and he's an interesting contender upped in trip on handicap debut.

11/4

7

(6)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Kings Charter

9st 4lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Charlie Appleby

550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; has a striking pedigree and he showed plenty of promise when reaching the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer; been gelded since but his form has plenty of substance and he sets the standard on his return; key player.

5/1

5

(2)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

15:32 Nottingham

Kings Charter

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

550,000euros foal, 650,000euros yearling; useful pedigree; made the frame at Sandown (7f) and Newbury (1m) last summer, and the form has received several boosts; gelded since; leading player on reappearance.

6/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
150,000gns foal; third foal; half-brother to 7f/1m 2yo winner Ghostwriter (including Group 2; RPR 120); dam Listed-placed 1m4f AW winner (98), half-sister to useful 7f/1m winner Marching Time, out of sister to 2,000 Guineas winner Zafonic; hood is applied on debut but he makes plenty of appeal on paper and needs watching in market.
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2nd

1

(2)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Lone Warrior

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: George Scott

Showed plenty of ability in two starts over 1m on turf for Andrew Balding last summer, the form of both races working out extremely well; changed hands for 85,000gns soon afterwards and makes his debut for his new yard after 11 months off having been gelded and with the hood removed; out of an AW winner; worth a market check.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
54,000euros yearling; gelded half-brother to French Group-placed 9.5f/1m2f winner Chartwell (RPR 105); dam French 9.5f winner (86), half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Ideal Beauty; has useful target to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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4th

1

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

16:50 Redcar

Nicator

9st 9lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

Showed promise in three runs over 1m last term; steps up in trip on handicap debut at a low level and may well outclass this opposition.

9/4

9

(12)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Nicator

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Kevin Philippart De Foy

54,000euros yearling; gelded half-brother to French Group-placed 9.5f/1m2f winner Chartwell (RPR 105); dam French 9.5f winner (86), half-sister to 5f Group 3 winner Ideal Beauty; has useful target to aim at on debut and is best watched unless market suggests otherwise.

40/1

Form: 5

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-related colt but he made a low-key start at a big price here (7f, good to firm) last month; was beaten 13l in that race and he's probably one for further down the line.
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8th

6

(6)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

R P McMurphy

9st 10lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Michael Appleby

Justified favouritism last time, taking record in handicaps to 3313331 and strike-rate over C&D to 2-3; runner-up has boosted that latest form by scoring twice since; respected.

15/8

Form: 57

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held in two runs (1m) this spring, with RPRs in the 50s on both occasions; stablemate of Sea The Light and he remains best watched for now.
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1

(10)

5th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:23 Nottingham

Sir Wootton

9st 9lb

J: Neil Callan

T: John Butler

Finished last on his handicap debut (first-time cheekpieces), upped to this trip having offered little in three runs over 1m, but wasn't beaten far in a messy affair; may ultimately want more of a test, judged on pedigree, but is one to keep an eye on.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Leicester

Sir Wootton

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Well beaten in three novice/maiden events over 1m but he's bred to be suited by middle distances and may have more to offer now entering handicaps; cheekpieces go on.

8/1

11

(16)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Sir Wootton

9st 4lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: John Butler

Well held in two runs (1m) this spring, with RPRs in the 50s on both occasions; stablemate of Sea The Light and he remains best watched for now.

100/1

100/1

Form:

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 and she finished tailed-off last on Kempton debut (7f, AW) last month.
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10th

4

(9)

15th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

15:12 Newcastle (AW)

Kittens Gift

9st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Ivan Furtado

Tailed off in three novice runs (7f-1m) last summer; she has had a wind operation since last seen and now tackles a more suitable level of opposition; betting to guide.

20/1

10th

10

(3)

17th Jun 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Kittens Gift

8st 13lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Beaten a very long way in her first two starts over 7f/1m on Polytrack/turf; no appeal.

100/1

12

(3)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Doncaster

Kittens Gift

8st 13lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

100-1 and she finished tailed-off last on Kempton debut (7f, AW) last month.

100/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 231 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the break and was never involved when sixth of seven at Newcastle (7f, AW) in the autumn; goes up in trip on her return but she has stacks to find in this useful race and others are preferred.
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2nd

2

(5)

21st May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

15:40 Catterick

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Largely progressive sort in 2025 (when a two-time 1m2f winner) and she's continued on the up stepped up to 1m4f this season, not enjoying the smoothest of passages when fourth of 15 at Chester 13 days ago; a player off an unchanged mark.

5/2

4th

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 4

17:20 Chester

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Edward Bethell

Consistent filly who won twice over 1m2f last summer and posted career-best form when close second on last month's reappearance at Thirsk (1m4f, good; clear third has won since); well drawn and Toby Moore looks excellent value for his 7lb claim against other apprentices; good chance.

7/2

2nd

5

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 8y

Class 4

16:32 Thirsk

Nightsinwhitesatin

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

A dual 1m2f scorer in 2025 and she signed off with an excellent second in 1m4f Catterick handicap in October; yard continues to go very well so she's a likely player returning off the same mark here.

9/2

Form: 78

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
78,000gns yearling; well-bred filly but she didn't live up to market expectations at Newbury in April and was well held again at Wolverhampton (8.6f) last month; still early days but she needs a transformation back on turf.
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3rd

7

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Rajinoora

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

7f win at Epsom last summer; three encouraging runs this winter, albeit beaten at odds-on at Wolverhampton two weeks ago (9.5f); this mark should be in range but she is by Mehmas so the trip is a question mark.

5/2

2nd

1

(5)

27th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Rajinoora

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Off the mark at Epsom (7f) last July; never-nearer second at Chelmsford in December after a break, finding only the warm favourite (won next time) too good; just mild late headway into fourth at Kempton (again 1m; favourite) and looks well worth a go over this new trip now back on Tapeta.

6/4

2

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:00 Epsom

Rajinoora

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

The closest she's finished when beaten 3.5l on handicap debut at Kempton (7f) and she can no doubt build on that; considered.

8/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to winners Eileendover (smart bumper; 1m6f Flat, RPR 101), John Clare (7f; 77) and Special Mayson (6f/7f; 73); dam 1m winner (79), half-sister to 1m/1m2f winner Wintercrack, out of 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa; this looks a tough starting point and is probably best watched.
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7th

6

(4)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

18:40 Yarmouth

Special Breeze

9st 0lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

She has not been beaten far in two handicaps at around 1m this spring, keeping on for a 2l fifth at Southwell three weeks ago; still has some potential and stepping up to 1m2f could unlock it.

8/1

5th

9

(5)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Special Breeze

9st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Pam Sly

Ran okay when 5l fourth of five in C&D novice last September and it was her first run since when beaten only about 3l in sixth of ten on handicap debut at Beverley (8.4f, turf) a fortnight ago; her pedigree provides optimism that she'll have more to offer and she could be a contender.

11/1

6th

6

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 5

17:10 Beverley

Special Breeze

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Pam Sly

Appeared to show improved form when fourth of five at Southwell (1m, AW) in September on her final qualifying run; assessor probably hasn't left much to chance but she's the least exposed of these and may be able to have a say on this handicap debut.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; sister to 6f winner Belated Breath (RPR 97), half-sister to five winners including Quickthorn (1m3f-2m including Group 1; 119) and City Streak (9.4f-1m4f; 98); dam 7f-1m2f winner (74); has useful standard to aim at on debut and she could be a longer-term prospect.
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13th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Newmarket

Tardaff

10st 2lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Only made her debut just under a year ago; best effort on second start when runner-up in 7f novice on the July course (good to firm) in June; not badly treated on that form but didn't build on it and ended last term with a whimper when tailed off at Musselburgh in August; market might help on this seasonal/handicap debut.

14/1

4th

4

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 5

14:20 Musselburgh

Tardaff

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Runner-up over 7f at Newmarket and Thirsk before taking a backward step on AW debut last time; returned to turf she should have every chance.

3/1

5th

9

(5)

6th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Tardaff

8st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ian Williams

Has raced three times and finished second the last twice (7f, turf); there's every chance she'll be fine at 1m (mixed messages in pedigree regarding stamina) and could be the type to continue to progress; not ruled out.

8/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Hard Endeavor

POSTDATA:

High Degree

NEWMARKET:

Mudbir

TOPSPEED:

King's Charter

The Sun:

Sea The Light

The Guardian:

Hard Endeavor

D Express:

Hard Endeavor

Daily Mirror:

Hard Endeavor

The Star:

Hard Endeavor

The Times:

High Degree

Daily Record:

High Degree

Daily Mail:

Mudbir

Telegraph:

King's Charter