July 04 / 14.50 Doncaster

14.50

Good To Firm

Play At The Races Stableduel Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 1m 3f 197y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
SKY
View Course
Play At The Races Stableduel Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 04-

Last run: 279 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten around 19l in two 1m4f novices at Southwell (AW) and Ripon (soft) last September; bred to be much better than that, but he may need the run and handicaps become an option after this; stable also runs the newcomer Chico Magnifica.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:15 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 5lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Some promise in brief Flat career but he hasn't shown much in his four runs over hurdles; had wind surgery before penultimate start.

100/1

3

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:40 Taunton

Famous Shoes

11st 6lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Showed promise on the Flat for Karl Burke, but hasn't shown much in three runs over hurdles, including on first run after wind surgery last time; this better ground may suit but plenty to prove.

25/1

5

7th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:00 Newbury

Famous Shoes

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

No promise in two attempts over hurdles, behind when late faller latest; had wind surgery since.

200/1

OUR TIP

Form: 73

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held at huge prices in a bumper, a hurdle and two starts on the Flat (1m4f, good to firm); hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

16th Jul 2025

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:20 Bath

Garswood Gold

9st 12lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Clare Ellam

Well held at big prices in a bumper, a hurdle and three starts on the Flat (good to firm); much better is needed on handicap debut.

33/1

2

(2)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Garswood Gold

10st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Clare Ellam

Well held at huge prices in a bumper, a hurdle and two starts on the Flat (1m4f, good to firm); hard to fancy.

100/1

3rd

1

(5)

18th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

19:45 Lingfield

Garswood Gold

10st 2lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Clare Ellam

Struggled at 150-1 on bumper debut in Ireland in December 2023; pulled up in Bangor maiden hurdle (2m, good) on comeback last month and was tailed off when switched to the Flat at Doncaster (1m4f novice) on Sunday; can only be watched.

100/1

Form: 59

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made some late progress when fifth of eight on Flat debut at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm; 250-1) a fortnight ago, but only beat one home at Thirsk (1m, good; 125-1) on Wednesday; the longer trip may suit but he looks more one for handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Haydock

Jubilee Party

9st 3lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Unusual profile, having been pulled up in a Tabley point-to-point last May before reappearing with three quick qualifying runs on the Flat (1m-1m4f, good/good to firm) this summer in cheekpieces; worth putting on market watch now up in trip for handicap debut.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles since last November including on his third start for this yard last month; not really bred for this game, but still worth monitoring in the market on belated Flat debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:23 Newmarket (July)

Prince Quattro

10st 2lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Back to winning ways in 2m course handicap (good to firm) under Mason Paetel in June, with reopposing Dereham 5l back in third; good third of 12 in competitive Market Rasen handicap hurdle (extended 2m4f, good) since; likely to go well back on the Flat.

9/4

3rd

2

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:15 Market Rasen

Prince Quattro

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle winner who was second in a Cheltenham handicap last October on final jumps run; 2lb lower now and he was a recent 2m winner at Newmarket; should go well.

11/2

1st

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newmarket (July)

Prince Quattro

9st 7lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdles winner whose first Flat success came on Southwell AW (1m6f) in January; has kept his form pretty well, including over 2m, and is considered seriously in this small field despite having had just two races (2025) on Flat turf.

3/1

2/1

Form: 533

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Sets the standard having finished third in novices at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) in May and over this C&D (good to firm) last month (Garswood Gold and Rocky GB miles behind); the one to beat if producing a similar performance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Goodwood

Bahadur

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: S Woods

Won five-runner race here (upped to 2m, good) in May and made most when fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW); no room over 1f out at Newbury two weeks ago but the speed with which he dropped out when jockey gave up was still rather disconcerting; place chance if bouncing back.

28/1

7th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 110y

Class 2

14:25 Newbury

Bahadur

9st 10lb

J: William Buick

T: S Woods

Progressive on AW last autumn and he's been a bit better this season too; won five-runner race at Goodwood (upped to 2m, good) in May and, having been mid-division at Royal Ascot (2m4f), made most when fifth of 20 in the Northumberland Plate at Newcastle (2m, AW); in the mix.

11/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 7f-1m3f winner Gold Phoenix (including AW/US Grade 1; RPR 120); dam US 8.5f dirt winner, sister to HK 1m Group 1 winner Sea Defence and US 6.5f/7f Grade 2 winner Jibboom, out of 7f/1m winner; striking pedigree and this doesn't look a deep race in which to make his debut; market should be revealing.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

16:42 Southwell

Chico Magnifica

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles but that could change now he's into handicap company; market confidence would be welcomed.

9/2

9th

11

18th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:17 Bangor-on-Dee

Chico Magnifica

10st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Olly Murphy

2-4 on the Flat for Karl Burke and quite useful; no sign of that ability over hurdles and probably one for handicaps.

25/1

9th

13

27th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Wetherby

Chico Magnifica

10st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Has failed to shine in two attempts over hurdles and may be more interesting in handicaps shortly; otherwise retains potential judged on Flat record (2-4; best RPR 85).

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well-bred colt who was sent off just 5-2 for last month's Sandown debut (1m2f, good to firm), but he never figured in finishing ninth of the 12 runners (a length behind Klassleader), with the performance the subject of a running-and-riding inquiry; should be capable of better and interesting to see if his supporters return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

10

(4)

28th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Harry Charlton

Dual novice winner who was second (no match for the winner) in a C&D Racing League handicap before not appearing to stay 1m6f at Haydock (Class 2); remains of interest.

4/1

4

(3)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 1y

Class 2

14:25 Haydock

Gran Descans

8st 12lb

J: William Buick

T: Harry Charlton

Won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) in July on second start and followed up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); no match for Circus Of Rome on handicap debut at Newcastle (12.4f, AW) recently but did well to beat the remainder and is 9lb better off with the winner this afternoon; could be suited by the step up to 1m6f and he's one to consider.

11/2

7

(9)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 3

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gran Descans

9st 3lb

J: Trevor Whelan

T: Harry Charlton

Made debut in June and won at Doncaster (1m4f, good to firm) on second start before following up in Lingfield novice (11.6f, good); this well-bred Frankel colt has potential off his opening mark; player on AW debut.

3/1

Form: 7

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just 4-1 for last month's Sandown debut (1m2f, good to firm), but proved far too green in finishing seventh of 12; bred to be better than that and no surprise were he to put up a better performance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

17

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Klassleader

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Just six races; came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) last September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; 8lb higher today) this May; the latter promised much, which was singularly unfulfilled when hot favourite at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) seven weeks ago; virtually first off the bridle that day but a return to 1m6f on softer ground today ensures that he remains of major interest.

7/1

7th

5

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Klassleader

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made debut in June 2025 and has had just five races (beaten a neck on good to firm on second start); came from the back when second on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, good to soft) in September and again when eventually well on top at York (1m4f, good; Plage De Havre third) on reappearance this May; up 8lb but retains significant potential.

6/4

1st

10

(5)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

14:20 York

Klassleader

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Made his debut only last June and has had just four races; long odds-on for 1m4f novice win in August and best form when second of six to Sing Us A Song on handicap debut at Haydock (1m6f, again good to soft; came from the back) in September; probably still a work in progress at that stage and he starts 2026 (for in-form yard) with significant potential.

9/4

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when beaten a very long way on his debut over C&D (good to firm) last month; impossible to recommend.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

14:50 Doncaster

Rocky Gb

9st 4lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

100-1 when beaten a very long way on his debut over C&D (good to firm) last month; impossible to recommend.

100/1

10

(10)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

15:30 Doncaster

Rocky Gb

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Philip Kirby

Third foal; half-brother to very useful 5f-7f winner Brazen Bolt; dam useful 7f winner; has good standard to reach on debut.

50/1

Form: 8

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
12-1 when a well-held eighth of 11 on his Lingfield debut (1m2f, good to soft) last month; major improvement required.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:48 Southwell (AW)

Rogue Justice

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Jack Jones

Well beaten over hurdles last time; has taken Flat form to a new level since switched to AW, finishing second at Wolverhampton (1m6f) last September then going one better at Chelmsford (2m) in January; open to further progress back in this sphere, provided he takes to new headgear.

11/4

7th

8

27th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Rogue Justice

11st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Jack Jones

Back from a break to get off the mark on the Flat last month (sixth attempt), albeit in a low-grade 2m handicap on the AW; has the stamina for hurdling and Sean Bowen is booked, but others are still preferred.

8/1

1st

3

(2)

29th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Rogue Justice

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Jack Jones

Last of five on handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m4f, good; first-time cheekpieces, kept since) in August but posted an improved effort when second at Wolverhampton (1m6f, AW) 145 days ago, shaping as if this longer trip would suit; off since but needs a second look.

5/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £8.00
Straight Forecast £6.87
Trifecta £14.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bahadur

Daily Mail:

Gran Descans

The Star:

Klassleader

NEWMARKET:

Prince Quattro

Daily Mirror:

Gran Descans

POSTDATA:

Bahadur

The Times:

Bahadur

Telegraph:

Bahadur

The Guardian:

Bahadur

D Express:

Bahadur

The Sun:

Bahadur

Daily Record:

Bahadur