July 23 / 20.30 Doncaster

20.30

Soft

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

Form: 36-444 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Creditable fourth at Haydock (7f, good) on his last two starts; could be in the mix if his good form continues; unproven on slow ground.
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5th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

The Childe Of Hale

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained a first win over C&D last July but well below that level in five subsequent starts, although he suffered a poor run when tenth of 12 in 1m Ripon handicap in June; cheekpieces go on after a break.

16/1

10th

3

(4)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:10 Ripon

The Childe Of Hale

9st 7lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Won off this mark at Doncaster (7f, good to soft) last July; three lesser runs followed and no return to form on his reappearance in April; he could improve for that latest effort but his claims aren't compelling.

20/1

4/1

Form: 53-754 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fifth of 22 at York (7f, good) in May and fair fourth of eight at Ffos Las next time (7.3f, good to soft; unraced on softer); now 0-6 but might not be far away.
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1st

1

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Hunky Dory

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

A fair 6f winner at Wolverhampton this spring for Jack Morland; not discredited for his new handler with third of 11 in 7f claimer at Carlisle two days ago; no forlorn hope.

16/1

6th

1

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Hunky Dory

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

Dual Tapeta winner who won at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) for Jack Morland in April and was a close third there last month; now returns to turf for new yard but he ran some good races last summer including a close second at Doncaster (7f, good to soft); respected back in this sphere.

7/1

3rd

7

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hunky Dory

9st 2lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Jack Morland

C&D winner in April and only a length behind Hockney last time at Kempton when conceding 8lb to that rival; has a bad draw but still has to be considered at these weights.

5/2

11/1

Form: 664

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Improved upon this spring's first two runs (7f, good) when 6l fourth of 11 at Newcastle (7f, AW) last month; her two half-sisters have both won races for these connections and she's not ruled out on handicap debut.
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1

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Newcastle (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

12-race maiden who has blown hot and cold since moving into handicaps; had a wind op prior to Carlisle (7f, good to soft) 15 days ago, a race where she was sent off favourite; has the ability to win off this mark but she's not one to rely on.

5/1

8th

3

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 6

15:13 Carlisle

Reenies Dream

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who virtually refused to race at Newcastle in February, but she ran well at Southwell on her penultimate run, and her best effort last season was a close call over C&D; returns after wind surgery and she's not ruled out back at this track.

4/1

8th

9

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:20 Southwell (AW)

Reenies Dream

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Quirky maiden who has often shown a tendency to race too freely and who lost all chance when virtually refusing to race on penultimate start; did well to take fourth over C&D last month, but remains a risky option.

14/1

15/2

Form: -33118 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Comfortable 7f wins at Leicester (good to soft) and Lingfield (good) following the application of this visor; having shot up the weights he was soundly beaten at Ffos Las last month (7.3f, soft; flag start) but it will be no surprise if he bounces back with a big performance this evening.
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1st

3

(1)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

14:12 Yarmouth

Me Tarzan

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Four wins divided between AW and turf; ideally positioned through the race when narrowly scoring at Kempton (7f) but this consistent 4yo has clear claims.

7/2

1st

1

(5)

30th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Kempton (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

Won on stable debut at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) in December and back near that level when 1l fourth there (7f) ten days ago; also effective over this C&D and could have a big part to play under regular rider Harry Vigors.

5/2

4th

2

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Me Tarzan

9st 9lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Archie Watson

C&D winner on his stable debut in January; unable to build on that effort in three runs in January; others are preferred for win purposes.

8/1

Form: 0-053

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Improved form when fifth in Wetherby novice (7f, good to firm) last month in first-time blinkers (retained) and another encouraging run when third here (1m, good) a fortnight ago on handicap debut; his attractive pedigree suggests he could still be capable of a fair bit better; chance.
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2nd

4

(2)

25th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Luminous Warrior

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Christopher Kellett

Bids for hat-trick after completing a Yarmouth double (1m/6f) for Dylan Cunha; shade fortuitous last time (runner-up's rider dropped whip) and switches to a contrasting venue on debut for new yard.

6/1

1st

1

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:40 Yarmouth

Luminous Warrior

11st 7lb

J: Mr Fletcher Yarham

T: Dylan Cunha

Runner-up here over 1m two starts back, then went one better here eight days ago, also over 1m; now drops back to 6f for the first time since his second start and that would be a concern under a 5lb penalty.

7/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

15:45 Yarmouth

Luminous Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dylan Cunha

Had fallen 6lb below his sole winning mark when beaten a length into second of seven over C&D (good to firm) this month; drops into a 0-55 for the first time and he's high on list.

2/1

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10/1

Form: 657

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all three starts (7f/7.3f) and improvement is needed on handicap debut; however, he's been gelded since his last run last month which could help him tap into the considerable potential in his pedigree.
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3

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Bath

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Clive Cox

Took a big step forward on just his second go in handicaps when runner-up at Salisbury (1m) 16 days ago, hampered last 1f and awarded race; up 2lb but he remains unexposed at this trip; player.

7/2

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:43 Salisbury

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Clive Cox

Smart sprinting pedigree but he's raced only at about 7f, keeping on at just the one pace when sixth of 12 on handicap debut at Doncaster (good to soft; first start since gelded) in July; might prefer quicker ground but he moves up to 1m with something to find.

9/1

6th

1

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:30 Doncaster

Mums Angel

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

Soundly beaten on all three starts (7f/7.3f) and improvement is needed on handicap debut; however, he's been gelded since his last run last month which could help him tap into the considerable potential in his pedigree.

10/1

25/1

Form: 097080

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three 2yo novice wins last year and he's well handicapped on that form; however, he's struggled to get competitive in handicaps this year.
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8th

10

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Shooting down the weights but for good reason and doesn't look a winner waiting to happen; belatedly tries 1m for the first time.

14/1

6

(2)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:50 Thirsk

Line Of Force

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Gemma Tutty

Began the year with a mark 24lb higher but it's been a struggle in handicaps, latterly for new yard; latest effort, when running into dead end after dead end in the straight at Haydock (7f, good; blinkers first time) was a bit more encouraging and he may have found his level now.

12/1

8

(10)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 37y

Class 5

16:45 Haydock

Line Of Force

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Not entirely solid on his form for new stable but has slipped to an attractive mark and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus; may prove resurgent if taking well to first-time blinkers.

14/1

Form: 6-8705

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Last month's fifth at Ayr (7f, good) was his best run for a while and he continues to drop down the weights, but he needs to build on that latest performance if he's to get off the mark today at the tenth attempt.
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8th

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Linda Perratt

Hit the target for the first time when fending off Mercurius Power over C&D (22-1; from 4lb lower) in July; last of eight back on turf at Hamilton (1m1f) subsequently; returning to this track (1-2 on AW) could still prove beneficial.

6/1

8th

4

(2)

1st Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 35y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Defence Missile

9st 8lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Linda Perratt

Made it 15th-time lucky at Newcastle (1m, AW) a week ago; now needs to show he can do it back on turf from 4lb higher and also still has stamina to prove.

6/1

1st

8

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Defence Missile

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Linda Perratt

14-race maiden; tumbling down the weights and his latest Hamilton run was a little better; still not easily recommend though.

16/1

Form: 721 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Runner-up at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on second start then went one better at Wolverhampton (7f, AW); begins handicap life on a fair mark and this unexposed filly is open to improvement; on the shortlist.
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7th

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

18:50 Hamilton

Call Me Betty

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made all when winning a 6f handicap at Carlisle in May; well beaten either side of that but she returns from a break with conditions to suit.

7/1

9th

1

(7)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

21:00 Pontefract

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Dods

Seemed suited by the drop back to 6f when making all to win at Carlisle last time (good to soft; first turf win, second only fifth next time); up 2lb; a possible.

3/1

1st

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Call Me Betty

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Michael Dods

Two AW wins at 7f and she ran respectably over that trip in turf handicaps late last summer but was too far below her best in November and on her reappearance last month to make much appeal today.

14/1

Form: 52-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Kept on for second at Kempton (6f, AW) last November on second start and he had an excuse (saddle slipped) when soundly beaten third at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) last month on sole run since; the step up in trip may well be a positive on this handicap and turf debut and he's one to consider.
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10th

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Ottawa

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Consistency wasn't his strong suit for his former yard and his recent stable debut was hardly chock full of promise; drops in grade but comes with risks attached.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:16 Southwell (AW)

Ottawa

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

Made it tenth-time lucky when scoring over C&D for Joseph Parr in December, but held in all three starts since; makes his stable debut after six months off having changed hands for 4,400gns in February; watch market.

16/1

5th

6

(3)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Ottawa

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Joseph Parr

Back to form with a 6f win at Southwell in December but he has followed it with two lesser efforts; tries new headgear this afternoon.

14/1

Form: 651-50 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won on nursery debut at Leicester (7f, heavy) last October; well beaten on both outings this season (8.6f/8.3f, AW/good) but was hampered last time and the return to slow ground could be a major plus; interesting.
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3

(9)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:40 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Heavy-ground winner over 7f on final 2yo start; conditions have mostly been difficult for her this year but her staying-on third of ten at Bath (1m, good to soft) 15 days ago was more promising; in the thick of it if adding cheekpieces has a good effect.

9/2

3

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:13 Bath

Unforgetable Belle

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Alice Haynes

Improved to win 7f nursery on heavy ground last autumn but well below that form this season (five runs; 7f-1m2f), including when back on slow turf a fortnight ago.

16/1

6th

1

(2)

29th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

15:27 Ffos Las

Unforgetable Belle

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Alice Haynes

Ended her 2yo campaign with a heavy-ground success on handicap debut at Leicester (7f); that was off 2lb higher but she's struggled in four runs this season and a tongue-tie didn't make any difference at Kempton three weeks ago; has lots to prove including stamina at this new trip.

16/1

Form: 351696 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his 14 starts in Ireland for Danny Murphy; fair sixth of 14 at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) in May and sold for 13,000gns since; the first-time hood (replacing blinkers) could be a positive for this headstrong sort and his new trainer is among the winners; not ruled out.
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8th

7

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Anthony Carson

Got off the mark for his current yard at Chelmsford (7f) in November and has continued in decent nick, third of seven in 7f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Anthony Carson

Third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield on his last two starts; doesn't look the easiest ride but Donagh Murphy is fine value for his 5lb claim against other apprentices; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account at a track he ran well at last October.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Anthony Carson

7f win at Chelmsford for Alice Haynes in November; two C&D runs for new stable have both resulted in good efforts but he didn't look straightforward under pressure here two weeks ago.

3/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £33.81
Tricast £284.02

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ottawa

RP RATINGS:

Hunky Dory

The Times:

Luminous Warrior

POSTDATA:

Tam Lin

Daily Mirror:

Me Tarzan

Daily Record:

Call Me Betty

NEWMARKET:

Ottawa

Daily Mail:

Ottawa

The Star:

Ottawa

LAMBOURN:

Hunky Dory

Telegraph:

Hunky Dory

D Express:

Hunky Dory

The Guardian:

Luminous Warrior