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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4th

11

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Beverley

Baldomero

9st 0lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to score this term but his sixth of 21 at the Ebor festival (6f, good to firm) indicated he might be rediscovering his level; that didn't prove the case at Windsor last time but he's too well handicapped to ignore and rain would certainly not hinder him.

10/1

9th

16

(11)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Michael Appleby

Saw out 2025 with three AW wins from his final four starts but he's played only minor roles in turf handicaps this year, including when beaten nearly 5l behind King Of Light over C&D in May; could do with some rain or, failing that, a return to the AW as he's well treated now.

25/1

6th

15

(12)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Baldomero

8st 10lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Michael Appleby

Ended 2025 in fine form on AW; 0-7 in 2026 but he has slipped 6lb below his last winning mark and has Toby Moore taking another 7lb off his back; suspicion a few will prove stronger.

33/1

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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10th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Squealer

8st 13lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

A fairly useful 5f winner in 2025; yet to hit top form this season though, third of four in 5f Nottingham handicap last month; more is needed despite a tumbling mark.

9/1

3rd

2

(1)

21st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

17:50 Nottingham

Squealer

9st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

York win last summer came off 15lb higher, which shows how things have gone in the meantime; can miss the break (including in first-time headgear latest; now removed) but this race is easier than he's used to; career-low mark.

7/1

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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8th

11

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Multiple C&D winner; ran his best race for some time when third of ten at Beverley last week; major player back on AW.

9/2

3rd

3

(6)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Castan

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; hasn't reproduced that in four subsequent turf outings but he's back on that last successful mark and has run well here before.

12/1

6th

5

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:17 Thirsk

Castan

9st 10lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Bryan Smart

5f AW win in April; ran well at Ripon (5f, good) later that month but he has struggled twice since; has a C&D win on his record but others bring more pressing claims.

33/1

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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6th

4

(4)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Well suited by 5f on quick ground; two runs for new stable, finishing third at Sandown last month before winning at Newmarket three weeks ago; 3lb rise still leaves him feasibly weighted.

5/1

1st

2

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Newmarket (July)

Brave Nation

9st 11lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell and made quite an encouraging start for his new yard when third of seven at Sandown (5f, good to firm) 16 days ago, particularly as he was tight for room against the rail; given a chance to build on that with Billy Loughnane taking the reins this time.

5/2

3rd

2

(6)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

13:55 Sandown

Brave Nation

9st 10lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

6yo who is well handicapped on last season's best efforts for Michael Bell; however, it was a winless campaign and he failed to threaten at Yarmouth in April on his sole run this year; changed hands for 18,500gns last month and he needs to get back on track on this stable debut.

9/1

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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1st

6

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:43 Thirsk

Equity Law

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off a reduced mark he won a 5f handicap at Pontefract (good ground) 54 days ago; still has handicapping scope off 3lb higher.

13/2

1st

9

(1)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Equity Law

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed a few times this season, including when favourite at Catterick last time; back up in grade but he's 3lb below last winning mark and seems to have a fighting chance.

10/1

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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2nd

3

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Changeofmind

9st 13lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Ended a losing run at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; not so good since and others are more persuasive ahead of his AW debut.

16/1

6th

5

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Changeofmind

9st 4lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Back to winning ways with his Class 5 win at Pontefract (5f, good to soft) in May; respectable efforts twice since but he would be more appealing on slower ground.

14/1

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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7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

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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8th

9

(9)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Carlisle

Spoof

9st 10lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Veteran; all 12 wins have been over 5f and is ideally suited by plenty of give in the ground; hasn't been out since Doncaster win in March (5f, good to soft); has plenty in his favour and should go well again.

13/2

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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5th

7

(3)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Ventura Express

9st 5lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Has drawn a blank since scoring over C&D in July 2024 but he's on a dangerous mark and latest keeping-on fourth of 17 at York (5f, good to firm) was encouraging with a return to a stiff 5f in mind (all six wins here and at Pontefract).

11/2

4th

13

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Ventura Express

11st 3lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Paul Midgley

Seems to be going through the motions and his losing run stretches back over two years; needs to stop the slide but he's on a dangerous mark if staging a revival, so impossible to rule out.

18/1

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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7th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

13:30 York

Mon Na Slieve

11st 8lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a lenient mark but his losing sequence is mounting and he had no obvious excuses when beating just one home at Beverley three weeks ago.

11/1

7th

7

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:02 Beverley

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Prominent racer; on a good mark and his latest Hamilton third offered hope he would be adding to his tally soon; tongue-tie returns today; considered.

9/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Mon Na Slieve

9st 6lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Beaten just a nose at Newcastle (5f, AW) in March and close fifth of 13 over this C&D (good) last month; might not be far away if he's on a going day but he's been up and down this season and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (5f, good) last time.

11/1

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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9th

2

(5)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Goodwood

Grandlad

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Made a winning reappearance at Nottingham in April but he hasn't built on it in three runs since; blinkers now given a go.

14/1

6th

5

(1)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 4

19:45 Nottingham

Grandlad

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: James Horton

Made all when winning off this mark on his comeback over C&D in the spring; bounced back from a poor one at Newmarket (doesn't seem to like it there) when not beaten far last time and there's no obvious reason he won't go well again.

5/1

7th

4

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 4

16:23 Chester

Grandlad

9st 11lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: James Horton

All wins have been at 5f, the latest by a head at Nottingham in April (1lb lower); disappointing at Newmarket but ran poorly on his previous visit there; could bounce back from a handy draw.

9/1

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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