June 07 / 17.45 Doncaster

17.45

Good To Firm

Daniel Jones Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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Daniel Jones Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

25/1 (Won)

Form: 165-00 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Back to the same mark as when winning a soft-ground handicap at the Leger meeting here last September (6.5f); down the field in two runs this season and not sure he's in the form required to take this.
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6th

8

(14)

15th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket

Baldomero

8st 13lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins during his latest spell on AW; close second to Dark Thirty in this contest two years ago but needs to rebound, having been comfortably held returned to turf 17 days ago.

33/1

14th

3

(12)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

17:15 Doncaster

Baldomero

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

2-4 at Doncaster; ended 2025 in rude health on the AW, winning handicaps at Southwell (6f), Wolverhampton and Lingfield (both 5f); his form has dipped slightly on his last two starts but it's not out of the question that this return to Doncaster will pique his interest.

14/1

7/1

Form: 0-6003 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Went agonisingly close over C&D last July (beaten by Brave Nation) when rated 9lb higher; put some low-key runs in Bahrain behind him when third of nine at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); wasn't so well positioned as reopposing runner-up Equity Law there and he can reverse the placings today; high on the list.
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13th

14

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 York

Squealer

8st 12lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only sixth and ninth this year, but he caught the eye on his reappearance and blew the start next time; now 7lb lower than when winning over C&D (good ground) last summer; likely to be doing his best work late on and a leading contender if getting the breaks.

25/1

9th

6

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Squealer

9st 3lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well handicapped on last season's best, including a York win off 4lb higher (5f, good); only midfield at Beverley on his reappearance 17 days ago (5f, good to soft) but the ground would have been slower than ideal and he travelled strongly before plugging on past a few tiring rivals in the final furlong; better expected back on a quicker surface.

8/1

3rd
12 (11)
Castan

9/1

Form: 118031 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Game effort to win at Thirsk three weeks ago (5f, good to firm); that was his fourth win from seven starts since fitted with cheekpieces and another good run would be no surprise.
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11th

3

(18)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

25-1 winner of a division of this race 12 months ago; arrives in form following a success at Southwell and a creditable fourth of eight at Ripon; should be in the thick of things again.

8/1

4th

4

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Ripon

Castan

8st 12lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Bryan Smart

Placed three times on AW over the winter before resuming winning ways over 5f at Southwell 18 days ago; hasn't been successful above a mark of 76 so a career best will be needed if he's to follow up.

13/2

1st

4

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

C&D scorer who wasn't seen to ideal effect when eighth of 12 in 5f Newcastle handicap last month, helping set a strong gallop; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

Form: 138-43 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Record over C&D reads 12118 and the disappointing run is easy to excuse as the ground was much slower than he cares for; two promising efforts in 2025 and he's a strong contender.
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4th

3

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

17:40 Yarmouth

Brave Nation

9st 7lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Drew a blank in 2025 but there were some good runs in defeat and he starts this season off an 8lb lower mark than for last year's reappearance; solid third in one run at Yarmouth; best on good ground or faster; makes his seasonal return with a hood back on and with his stable in good form.

4/1

4

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Brave Nation

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Bell

All his wins have come at Doncaster but he's fully effective elsewhere and is still unexposed on AW; plenty of solid efforts over 5f this season but losing run is mounting up and he's struggled in four previous runs at this trip; down the list.

10/1

13

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 2

20:45 Southwell (AW)

Brave Nation

8st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Bell

All his wins have come at Doncaster but he is fully effective elsewhere, including on AW as evidenced by his close third in this race last year when rated 3lb higher; retains plenty of ability and more minor money not out of the question.

10/1

8/1

Form: 09-472 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress for Andrew Balding last year but he's run three solid races in defeat for new connections, latterly second of nine at Thirsk; not sure to confirm those placings with third-placed Squealer.
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15th

17

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Equity Law

8st 12lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Useful mark and was bang there in Kinetic Force's race here earlier this month; below that level back here 15 days ago but again he travelled well for a long way and he's still in good form.

14/1

6th

13

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Equity Law

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Back to his last winning mark and arrives after a close third of ten over C&D two weeks ago; runner-up in a division of this race last year; in the mix once more.

8/1

3rd

11

(4)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Thirsk

Equity Law

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Conditions to suit and back to his last winning mark; two good runs this year, third of eight at Ripon last week (5f, good), and he's more appealing than many.

7/1

Form: 0696-8 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Looked a classy prospect early in his career but things haven't gone smoothly in recent seasons; may yet come good again this year but perhaps on slower ground.
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8th

5

(9)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Changeofmind

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Up in grade after winning a Class 5 at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) but had dropped to a tempting mark; wouldn't count the 6lb rise against him.

9/1

1st

1

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Changeofmind

9st 9lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Won his first two starts but beaten 17 times since; down the field at Thirsk on last week's reappearance but drops in grade today and the slower ground should suit.

10/1

14th

12

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:37 Thirsk

Changeofmind

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

0-16 since winning his first two races and beat just one home in a division of this race 12 months ago; now 8lb lower but he carries risks after seven months off.

20/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 50-037

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.
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3

(4)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Over The Blues

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Third at Ascot (6f, good to firm) in May and now 2lb lower; merely seventh on both runs since and, while she raced away from the main action for the first part of the race at Doncaster (5f, good) last time, others arrive with more pressing claims.

14/1

7th

1

(3)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Over The Blues

9st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: K R Burke

She has struggled in two of her three runs for Karl Burke but they were in Listed company and she ran well in a 6f handicap at Ascot in between; she has a bit more to prove over this trip though.

12/1

4

(6)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Over The Blues

9st 7lb

J: Shane Gray

T: K R Burke

3l second to Nighteyes in Listed race at Naas (6f, yielding) last July and creditable third in Ascot handicap (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago on second stable start; has raced only eight times and it's possible she has more to offer for her top northern trainer, but such improvement is needed.

14/1

8/1

Form: 327255 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made all when beating Brave Nation in the corresponding race 12 months ago and he returns off a 1lb lower mark; been running creditably this spring but he'll have to do some work to dominate a field featuring some other quick horses.
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7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

6th

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

9th
10 (13)
Spoof

33/1

Form: /8040- D

Last run: 371 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was only seen four times in 2024, the latest when well beaten in the corresponding race; down in the weights but not a solid option.
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1st

3

(16)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:50 Doncaster

Spoof

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran with 11 wins but the most recent was back in October 2023; starts this campaign off a reduced mark but others look safer.

25/1

7th

8

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Good

0m 5f 42y

Class 4

15:45 Yarmouth

Spoof

9st 5lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin Frost

Veteran who made a pleasing return from a three-month break at Haydock last month; not so good at Redcar 17 days ago and others appeal more.

25/1

7/1

Form: 910162 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Not straightforward but a flat 5f suits him well and he looked better than ever at Nottingham last month (5f, good to firm); similar form when second at Southwell last week; cheekpieces now tried.
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5

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Sanat

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Michael Appleby

C&D winner; on the same mark as for his Nottingham win in May; quiet more recently but this should be run to suit and his ability isn't in doubt.

7/1

5

(3)

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:00 Windsor

Sanat

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this year, latest at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May off 2lb lower than today; among the backmarkers on his last three outings, trying cheekpieces on first occasion and a hood on latest (joining the usual tongue-tie); does without either tonight but he's too inconsistent for comfort.

12/1

6th

3

(1)

2nd Aug 2025

Good

0m 4f 217y

Class 4

19:15 Lingfield

Sanat

9st 11lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

Two wins this year, the latest from 2lb lower at Nottingham (5f, good to firm) in May; should get a good pace to aim at, but he needs to bounce back from a couple of lesser performances; hood now added.

8/1

11th
13 (12)
Burning Cash

14/1

Form: 66-075 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.
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6

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

14:15 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 10lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Paul Midgley

Dual C&D winner of much higher marks in the summer of 2022 including this race; 1-23 since, though, and tardy starts have become a habit (blindfold off late the last twice); 5lb below last winning mark so certainly well handicapped, but risky.

10/1

11th

13

(12)

7th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

17:45 Doncaster

Burning Cash

8st 11lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Paul Midgley

This mark in range but he hasn't found his best form so far this year (had blindfold issues behind Castan latest); this looks a tough race in which to bounce back.

14/1

Form: 3-2540 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran well when second at Newcastle on his seasonal return (5f, AW) but he hasn't built on it since; this is easier than his latest York assignment but others are preferred for win purposes.
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4th

2

(10)

22nd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

19:22 Pontefract

Ventura Express

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Four of his six wins have come over C&D, including the corresponding race in 2024; drew a blank in 2025 but retains ability and he has run some solid races in defeat this year too, keeping on for fourth at Beverley 18 days ago; drops in class but he has the widest stall to contend with.

8/1

4th

7

(6)

4th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:15 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

9yo who is on an 18-race losing run; good second over C&D last July (good to firm) and is now 3lb lower.

10/1

5th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:52 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Paul Midgley

Has won two of three C&D starts (good and good to firm), the latest in July 2024; went very close to breaking the losing run when involved in a tight finish on Southwell AW in March; convincing claims.

9/2

6/1

Form: 781405 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Quiet on AW over the winter but that didn't do his mark any harm; in better form back on turf, winning at Musselburgh in April (5f, good) and finishing fifth in a strong York handicap last month (blinkered first time); one of a number of front-runners in the field.
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12th

9

(16)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Thirsk

Mon Na Slieve

9st 4lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner but was close up behind Vantheman at Hamilton and this flatter track could suit better; respected.

12/1

5th

9

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

17:15 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent front-runner who's given a third try in a tongue-tie following a below-par effort back on turf last time (made much of the running from the rail draw at Musselburgh); on a competitive mark if he's on a going day though.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Mon Na Slieve

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent last year but won twice (5f, good), including over C&D, and he returned to form with a near-miss at Newcastle (5f, AW) last month; major player if he's once more on a going day.

7/1

12/1

Form: 6099-3 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three 5f wins in the first half of 2024; fitted with a tongue-tie for his seasonal return at Haydock last month and ran creditably for third; more will be needed this time.
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1st

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Grandlad

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Had an inconsistent spell on AW towards the end of 2025; has a better strike-rate on turf and recorded last year's August double off slightly higher marks; possibilities returned to this sphere on reappearance.

7/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £118.11
Tricast £2554.22

Selections

The Times:

Over The Blues

Daily Mail:

Sanat

The Guardian:

Equity Law

SPOTLIGHT:

Squealer

RP RATINGS:

Brave Nation

NEWMARKET:

Grandlad

TOPSPEED:

Mon Na Slieve

Telegraph:

Over The Blues

The Sun:

Over The Blues

Daily Mirror:

Equity Law

The Star:

Sanat

Daily Record:

Sanat

D Express:

Squealer

POSTDATA:

Brave Nation