June 28 / 20.00 Doncaster

20.00

Good To Firm

Chique Boutique Doncaster Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 13 runners
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Chique Boutique Doncaster Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 1070-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
7f winner on soft in France and a 6f winner on the AW for current yard; 1lb lower than for that latest win but he was quiet over C&D three weeks ago after a year on the sidelines.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

5th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Geoffrey Harker

A dual 7f scorer for Archie Watson in 2025 and he signed off for the yard with a solid sixth at Kempton (7f) 57 days ago; since changed hands for 20,000gns and he can't be discounted for his new handler.

14/1

6th

6

(12)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Archie Watson

Prominent racer; the winner of three of his nine runs for Archie Watson, including two wins and a second from three AW starts; bumped into a promising filly at Kempton six weeks ago but his subsequent 3lb rise won't help matters.

7/1

1

(4)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Kempton (AW)

Grand Traverse

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Has lacked consistency on turf but remains unexposed on AW and his C&D success last week took record in this sphere to 2-2; highly respected under 5lb penalty kept to this scenario.

5/2

Form: 571-46 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who has fared reasonably well in his two races this season, both over 7f; however, he's 12 now and probably vulnerable once again.
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1st

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Documenting

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Winless since 2024 but this veteran arrives in decent nick, runner-up at Newbury (7f) in June before a creditable tenth of 17 in 7f Ascot handicap last month; not totally dismissed.

10/1

10th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Documenting

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager with 12 wins to his name, including one over C&D; best recent effort when second of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; should be on the premises again.

9/1

2nd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Documenting

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager who has a better strike-rate on the AW, but he has won over this C&D; finished a long way behind Signcastle City at York (7f, good) last month and probably best watched.

33/1

Form: 4-5827 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
His win in this four years ago is one of seven victories on turf; 0-14 on the AW but not disgraced at Kempton/Chelmsford the last twice, latterly in a race that didn't set up for his hold-up style; could go well.
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7th

6

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Marco Botti

Useful on his day and is a stone below last winning mark but looks far from sure to take advantage, having failed to beat a rival in latest start; yet to score on AW.

14/1

6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:40 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

7-36 on turf and 0-15 on the AW, albeit in the frame on 12 occasions; 2lb lower than when chasing home Al Ameen over C&D in May, but has a high draw so others are preferred for win purposes.

12/1

6th

5

(11)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Silver Samurai

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Marco Botti

Patchy form since last win over a year ago and cheekpeices now replaced by first-time visor; edging down the weights but may find one or two too good from double-figure draw.

14/1

Form: 160-00 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Last year was a productive one but it didn't end well and he's started this campaign in similar vein; best watched for now.
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8th

2

(9)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Noodle Mission

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Rated 7lb lower than on the AW, but is hard to warm to on his latest efforts; needs the first-time blinkers to make a difference.

33/1

10th

9

(2)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:50 Newbury

Noodle Mission

9st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

May have needed the run at Kempton 12 days ago but he ended up well beaten; he has a lower turf mark to exploit but is a better horse on AW; others look safer.

16/1

10th

5

(1)

20th May 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Noodle Mission

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Has claims on his best form last year but he ended last season with a poor run at Leicester (7f, good) in October and his last win was 21 months ago; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 037-48 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Has gone 0-14 since winning her first two races but she should be well treated and neither race since joining Alice Haynes has gone to plan; dangerous to dismiss.
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4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Nibras Angel

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins at 7f on turf but she acts on the AW and didn't get the chance to show what she can do over 1m2f when hampered over C&D in September on first attempt over this far; shade to prove for win purposes.

14/1

4

(2)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Nibras Angel

9st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Both wins at 7f on turf but she acts on the AW and didn't get the chance to show what she can do over 1m2f when hampered over C&D in September on first attempt over this far; shade to prove for win purposes.

14/1

Form: 24-483 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Five-time turf winner who is at her best over 7f and was never far away when a close third at York two weeks ago (good to firm); solid claims off an untouched mark.
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15th

7

(1)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Mereside Diva

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

Second when favourite for this race in 2024, with mixed fortunes in her five subsequent C&D appearances but she was a creditable third last June; seen in regular action this year, including when second at Wetherby last month but not so good here eight days ago; her last two wins (2024 and this February) were in small fields, so others make more appeal today.

20/1

8th

13

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Mereside Diva

9st 7lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile as regards ground; form this year features an AW success in February and close second at Wetherby (7f) last time; five-time winner on turf and C&D record includes two placed efforts; not ruled out.

12/1

2nd

1

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Wetherby

Mereside Diva

10st 2lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: David & Nicola Barron

Two good runs at Southwell preceded her Newcastle success in February (7f; blinkered first time); she hasn't run badly at Lingfield twice since, for all she has finished down the field, and this test may prove more suitable; key player.

6/1

Form: 528-05 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who is on a workable mark and he didn't get much luck when favourite at Beverley (7.4f, good) on his final start; didn't run great when tried in cheekpieces once before but rates a likely contender.
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4th

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

19:42 Pontefract

Billyb

9st 11lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Ended 2025 with 1m Southwell win and largely in good nick this season, seventh of 14 in 1m Carlisle handicap last month; not ruled out from a slipping mark.

10/1

7th

3

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Billyb

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Craig Lidster

Six-time winner, the most recent coming on the AW at Southwell off this mark in November; runner-up off a 4lb lower mark in this race in 2024 but he hasn't threatened in three starts this year; others make more appeal.

25/1

13th

2

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 177y

Class 4

16:50 York

Billyb

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Craig Lidster

Course winner (1m, good) last summer and signed off 2025 with 1m success at Southwell; better effort this year when respectable seventh of 11 at Beverley (7.5f, good) a fortnight ago; may come on again.

20/1

Form: 703223 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7f is now his trip and hasn't been far away in any of his last four races, the pick his second of 21 at York two starts back; Kevin Stott takes over from a 5lb claimer; can go well.
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2nd

3

(6)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Daring Legend

9st 8lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

All four wins when trained by Mick Appleby; below par on turf recently and has a bit to prove on this return to AW; first-time hood goes on alongside returning tongue-tie.

16/1

14th

5

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Daring Legend

9st 12lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Pattinson

Won over this trip at Newmarket last autumn for Mick Appleby but three turf runs for current yard have been well below par; bit to prove.

25/1

13/2

Form: -09902 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two course wins include this race 12 months ago off an 8lb higher mark and delivered another sound effort here 13 days ago when having a ding-dong with Beattie Is Back; no reason why he won't be involved once more.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

33/1

Form: 9-0607 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Completed a hat-trick in late 2023; dangerously handicapped but hasn't been offering much for current yard.
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4th

8

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:59 Catterick

Habrdi

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Ruth Carr

Only turf win was in a Brighton novice (6f, soft) for Jane Chapple-Hyam in October 2023; however, he has run two sound races to be placed at Ayr on last two starts (7f, good to firm); each-way chance.

11/2

3rd

7

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:42 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 2lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

He has an up-and-down profile but he won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March and finished second of seven over this C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago; leading claims if backing up that latest performance.

7/2

2nd

3

(9)

5th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

15:00 Ayr

Habrdi

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Ruth Carr

Hold-up performer who was a ready winner at Wolverhampton in March; similar form wheen fourth at Southwell on his next start but his performance has dipped twice since; no guarantee this will be run to suit.

5/1

Form: 670461 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Wormed his way through from off the pace to deny Riot over C&D two weeks ago and that return to winning ways had been coming; effectively 1lb higher with Oisin McSweeney claiming 3lb.
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1st

6

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:15 Newcastle (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Did best of those in the stands' side group at York (6f, good to firm) in July and then kept on for third of nine at Southwell (6f, AW) 27 days ago despite not getting the best of passages; now down to a career-low mark and this dual C&D winner should appreciate stepping back up in trip.

7/2

3rd

1

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:51 Southwell (AW)

Beattie Is Back

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

He's struggled to get competitive on turf on his four starts since May, albeit he fared best in the near-side group at York a fortnight ago; Tapeta seems to be his preferred surface and he's 5lb lower than when going close at Wolverhampton (7f) in February; no surprise to see a big run.

8/1

15th

15

(22)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Beattie Is Back

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has not matched this year's AW form since returned to turf; should be well treated now but not sure stall 22 will be an advantage.

33/1

Form: 8171-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has only won on the AW but progressed well last year and he was second of 20 runners on stable debut at York (6f, good); unraced beyond sprint trips but gives the impression that he'll stay.
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6th

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

18:45 Pontefract

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Easily capitalised on a reduced mark at Chester (7f, good) last month and he's made all over this C&D on both starts since (good to firm); this 5yo is up to a career-high mark but has never been better and could prove tough to catch once more.

3/1

1st

2

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

Has won back-to-back starts at Chester (7f, good) and here over C&D (good to firm) under a penalty latest; up 7lb and in grade so this will be tougher but he enters calculations.

4/1

1st

1

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Pontefract

Alfa Whiteburd

9st 13lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

A four-time 6f AW scorer in 2025; built on earlier promise to gain a first turf victory in 7f Chester handicap a week ago, making all and drawing right away last 1f for 8l success; major shout under a 5lb penalty.

5/4

Form: /8-088

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced since winning a maiden for Godolphin in September 2023 and has finished last in both his races for this yard; needs a bit turnaround.
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9th

11

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Age Of Time

9st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Both wins on AW and his turf form leaves him with more to prove; can build on recent stable debut but others look stronger for win purposes.

14/1

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Payout
Exacta £103.70
Straight Forecast £74.36
Tricast £621.42
Trifecta £984.00

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Riot

Telegraph:

Beattie Is Back

SPOTLIGHT:

Nibras Angel

TOPSPEED:

Daring Legend

The Sun:

Alfa Whiteburd

The Guardian:

Mereside Diva

POSTDATA:

Billyb

NEWMARKET:

Silver Samurai

The Times:

Nibras Angel

The Star:

Beattie Is Back

Daily Record:

Beattie Is Back

Daily Mail:

Riot

D Express:

Riot

Daily Mirror:

Riot