July 19 / 20.15 Doncaster

20.15

Good To Firm

Play At The Races Stableduel Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 3
  • 10 runners
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Play At The Races Stableduel Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 58-772 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner who is versatile ground-wise; no impact in first two starts this season but he got back near best when runner-up behind a progressive 3yo at York (7f) last month; only 1lb higher and he's a big player if he can back that up.
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10th

9

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Yanifer

8st 13lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Harriet Bethell

Yet to fire this season but landed his third win here when successful in this race last year (good to firm) off 4lb higher; he has also been placed twice at this track and can never be written off around here.

7/1

4th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

Yanifer

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Harriet Bethell

Prominent racer; now 1lb lower than for last August's win at Chester (7.6f, good to firm) but his two York efforts this summer have been underwhelming.

12/1

14th

3

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Yanifer

9st 7lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Harriet Bethell

Prominent racer; just 1lb higher than for last August's win at Chester (7.6f, good to firm); effective over C&D and last month's reappearance should have sharpened him up; suspicion he will prove vulnerable to younger rivals here though.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 120-65 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his Ascot win (7f, soft) last September and he made good late headway when fifth of 14 over C&D (good; hood added) last month; looks interesting if he can build on that and it would be a positive if rain arrives.
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10th

4

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Lord Bertie

9st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

His wins have come on slow ground but he was beaten only 3l in a big field at York (7f, good to firm) last month; that was a creditable effort after a slow start and he ran well over this trip at Ayr on his penultimate run; could be dangerous.

8/1

Form: 070-01 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has some ups and down in his profile but he made it 3-9 when scoring over C&D (good to firm) last month, on his second run after a lengthy absence; that was in a bunch finish but he's only 1lb higher here and won't mind what the weather does; shortlisted.
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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: 606150 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
His turf wins have come on good, good to soft and soft; left it late to get up at Chester (7f, good) in May but he's not threatened at Thirsk and Chelmsford since; should get a good tow into this race but he needs to rediscover his spark.
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7th

8

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probe

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Probe

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred.

8/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Probe

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

14/1

Form: 842344 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner who is versatile ground-wise; held his form well since his last win in December and he caught the eye with his late headway when fourth at Newmarket (7f) last time; should get a good tow into this race and has claims if he gets the breaks.
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6th

5

(4)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

C&D winner who scored on the other course here (1m, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level in four subsequent runs but he was not beaten far at Thirsk last time and he ties in with Tuscan Hills on that form; usually comes from off the pace and has possibilities if he gets the breaks.

12/1

7th

10

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:08 Thirsk

Sterling Knight

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Ed Dunlop

Campaigned mostly at the Newmarket tracks this term, winning in May and respectable third last time; has shown versatility in the past but looks weighted to the hilt off current mark and this step back up in class adds to the difficulty.

10/1

3rd

6

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Sterling Knight

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ed Dunlop

Well beaten at Epsom on Oaks day and he still had work to do when his path was blocked late on over this C&D three weeks ago; however, before those he won in good style on the other Newmarket course (1m, good) and he won this race in 2024 (good to soft); capable of having a say.

16/1

Form: 257-85

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two 6f novice wins last year before a near-miss in 7f Group 3 (good to soft) in France; looks interesting on that form but she's not matched it since including on handicap debut at Chester (7f, good) last month; still has low-mileage but others are more convincing.
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7th

10

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 1

15:33 Chester

Royalty Bay

9st 2lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Back on form to take advantage of a reduced mark in 7f Musselburgh handicap (good) three weeks ago; this is harder but the fact she was second in a Group 3 in France as a juvenile provides some hope.

14/1

1st

2

(2)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Royalty Bay

9st 10lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

Should be on a good mark but last year was mostly underwhelming and so too her comeback effort over C&D; opposable.

10/1

6th

4

(9)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Royalty Bay

9st 7lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Seb Spencer

She's well handicapped on 2024 2yo form; last year wasn't devoid of spark but it was an underwhelming campaign and she has to raise her game.

14/1

Form: 102-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Justified favouritism on 6f debut at Hamilton (good) last June; tough task in Group 2 Coventry at Royal Ascot later that month and returned to finish second in 7f Ayr novice in the autumn; subsequently gelded but he was always behind on his handicap/seasonal debut at Chester (7f, good) last month; still unexposed but he's hard to weigh up and others are more solid.
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11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 5-0726 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Acts on good to firm and heavy; dual course winner, who went close at Carlisle (1m, soft) two weeks ago and wasn't beaten far at Ayr 24 hours later; can miss the break but he has possibilities if things go to plan back at this trip.
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6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

7th

10

(9)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 4lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Neil Mulholland

Better with each of his three runs for this yard and wasn't beaten far at Kempton a fortnight ago, despite hanging right; stays this far and is quite happy on Tapeta, so he's one to consider.

6/1

3rd

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:55 Kempton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

Not the most reliable and winless since March 2024 for Gemma Tutty; hinted at a revival though on just second run for his new yard with fourth of eight in 1m1f handicap at Goodwood last month; not without interest off a tumbling mark with Oisin Murphy up for the first time.

11/4

Form: 004820 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) last month but he failed to back that up at Carlisle (1m, soft), when conditions shouldn't have been a problem; losing run is now up to 11 and he comes with risks attached.
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4th

2

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:55 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Has won on soft ground and he's now 8lb lower than when runner-up at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in June; however, he's finished no better than seventh across his five outings since.

12/1

6

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:30 Ayr

Liamarty Dreams

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Respectable second at Leicester in June but far from consistent otherwise this year and losing spell goes back to spring 2024; not particularly solid.

16/1

12

(10)

5th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:55 Haydock

Liamarty Dreams

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

C&D winner who was beaten just 1l when second at Leicester in June and is now 6lb lower; however, soundly beaten on his three runs since (C&D last time) and the first-time visor needs to prompt a revival.

33/1

Form: 1345-7 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beat 15 rivals when scoring on handicap debut at the Curragh (7f, good) last autumn for Joseph O'Brien; some respectable efforts since but he's not kicked on from his win and this is a step back up in grade; has work to do.
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8th

9

(6)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Montpellier Green

9st 1lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Ian Williams

Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien but he struggled last season at trips ranging from 5f to 2m; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's now 1-16 and needs a major revival after 202 days off.

16/1

Non-runners

Tinto, Warm Spell

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £16.80
Straight Forecast £14.73
Tricast £210.96
Trifecta £187.60

Selections

Telegraph:

Grand Traverse

SPOTLIGHT:

Yanifer

THE NORTH:

Lord Bertie

POSTDATA:

Sterling Knight

D Express:

Montpellier Green

RP RATINGS:

Liamarty Dreams

The Guardian:

Grand Traverse

Daily Mail:

Grand Traverse

Daily Record:

Grand Traverse

The Times:

Lord Bertie

The Star:

Lord Bertie

NEWMARKET:

Sterling Knight

TOPSPEED:

Yanifer

Daily Mirror:

Yanifer

The Sun:

Yanifer