July 24 / 16.20 Doncaster

16.20

Soft

Autism In Racing At Doncaster Today Handicap

  • Prize money: £5234
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Autism In Racing At Doncaster Today Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -53221 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been over 6f, one here (good to firm) and the other a six-runner handicap at Nottingham last time (good); just as effective at 7f but yet to prove he is suited by soft ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

6

(16)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:00 Thirsk

Novello Lad

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Landed a pair of 6f handicaps at Doncaster in early summer but he's been well below par both runs since, only 17th in 6f York handicap last time; lots more is needed.

25/1

17th

9

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Novello Lad

9st 1lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); well beaten at Thirsk 24 days ago, however, and this is a deeper race.

40/1

8th

3

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Thirsk

Novello Lad

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Progressive sprinter in 2025 (following wind surgery) and he has carried on the good work this year, winning 6f handicaps at Doncaster in May (good to soft) and June (good to firm); up 4lb in a stronger race but he may not have finished progressing just yet.

100/30

Form: -31303

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on the AW; 0-8 on turf but fair third over C&D last time (good); seems to act on soft; each-way chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Has done all his winning on Newcastle AW; however, finished a good second over C&D most recently and is due to go back up 1lb in future; holds a fighting chance in his attempt to go one better.

9/2

2nd

9

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Beale Street

9st 4lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Five-time AW winner, the latest (May) his first over 7f; still seeking a first turf success but his two best runs on the grass came over C&D last summer; not discounted.

10/1

13th

22

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 York

Beale Street

9st 1lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Bryan Smart

Last of 20 over 6f last May on his only race here, before finishing on the heels of the leaders twice over 7f at Doncaster; 0-11 on turf and not the most consistent but he won at Newcastle on two of his last three AW starts and the latest was over 7f; 6lb lower today and needs a close look.

12/1

Form: 19-452 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Two of her three wins have been on the AW but won over 1m here last August (good to firm); showed her best form of the season when runner-up over 1m here last time (good to firm); softer ground a concern.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Bella Bisbee

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has run well in two of her last three races, last time dictating a modest pace at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); came up short there but has to be feared here.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

9st 6lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Doubled her tally over C&D in June and was right back on song when close second at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but has a point to prove after weakening quickly on AW a fortnight ago.

16/1

8th

6

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 4

15:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bella Bisbee

9st 3lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Likes it here; came back to form last Wednesday at Lingfield (turf) but has little room for manoeuvre off this mark, albeit she'll be 1lb higher from the weekend; vulnerable to improvers.

5/1

Form: 0-8066 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Hannon; yet to win for present yard and has taken time to come to himself this year following a 405-day break; sound efforts over 6f last twice but just as effective at 7f and with a sound run on heavy ground to his credit is one to consider.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

9

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

16:10 Beverley

One Night Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Run to form in just one of his five starts this year; fully effective at the track and rain would boost his chance; one to consider with a good claimer booked.

12/1

6th

8

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

15:20 Musselburgh

One Night Thunder

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Gemma Tutty

Won twice last season and was seemingly back in good form when third at Haydock (7f, good) in May, his second run this year, but two lesser efforts have followed and he now has a point to prove.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

16:00 Newcastle (AW)

One Night Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Gemma Tutty

A two-time 7f scorer last September; posted a good third at Haydock (7f) in May but beat just one in 1m Nottingham handicap last month; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: 83-700 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish; well beaten on the AW on stable debut last month (1m); very well suited by plenty of give in the ground so should fare better this time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

Form: 38-506 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last win was off a 6lb higher mark over 7f on soft ground at Catterick in April 2024; mixed form since; tried in visor last twice (left off here); could go well.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Red Mirage

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Seven-time winner; yet to build upon his pleasing seasonal reappearance in March but ran quite well when fourth at Southwell (7f, AW) three weeks ago and switches back to turf on a good mark; can't be ruled out.

7/1

4th

4

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:53 Southwell (AW)

Red Mirage

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: John & Sean Quinn

All four AW wins on Polytrack, the latest more than four years ago, and he's likely to need more than a respectable sixth at Newcastle in May, when having a rare run on Tapeta, and also on his Chester form since; headgear returns for the first time since last July.

20/1

Form: -12158 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Only turf win was a 5f Windsor novice in 2022 (good to firm; trained by Ralph Beckett); two AW wins for this yard this year (both over 7f); not at his best on last two runs, and soft ground a slight concern.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Rich Rhythm

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Harriet Bethell

Has shown most of his handicap form over 7f, winning twice on AW; however, both 2026 efforts suggest this return to 6f is worth exploring; effective on turf and he's on a handy mark.

9/1

5th

9

(6)

19th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle (AW)

Rich Rhythm

9st 2lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Harriet Bethell

Always the danger he'll fluff the start, as he did on his C&D comeback in March; not beaten far that day and is on his last winning mark but comes with risks attached.

20/1

Form: 215779 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Regular winner; hasn't been in the best form since winning at Southwell in February (6f; cheekpieces on for first time); no headgear now; others appeal more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

12:50 Catterick

Cliffcake

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Five wins at Southwell but didn't run much of a race there last time and it's a long time since he was successful on turf; others appeal more.

20/1

2

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Cliffcake

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Five-time course winner at 7f and 6f who has run well at Doncaster on his last two starts, most recently when fourth (beaten a length) 19 days ago; just 1lb higher than his win here in February and has claims.

11/2

4th

8

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:07 Doncaster

Cliffcake

9st 3lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Roy Bowring

Has a patchy profile but he's a prolific winner who bounced back with a fair fifth over C&D (good) three weeks ago; has possibilities if he can back that up and last success was off a similar mark.

10/1

Form: 0-2714 D BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won his second race when scoring at Nottingham in May (1m, good); not quite so good last time (good to firm); handles soft ground well and a possible.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 4

15:20 Beverley

Highland Olly

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Three victories this year and just 1lb higher than for the most recent; has run with credit on soft ground, but all wins have come on good or faster.

16/1

5th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 75y

Class 4

15:45 Beverley

Highland Olly

10st 0lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

A third win this year when scoring by a length here last month and reportedly never travelled next time at Chester; could be given another chance, though the draw is not ideal.

8/1

7th

2

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:28 Chester

Highland Olly

10st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Grant Tuer

Win number three in seven starts this year when always prominent and collecting by a length at Beverley (7.4f); that was in a good time and he's only 2lb higher; clear claims from a good draw.

7/2

33/1

Form: 0679-0 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Won four races on the trot in 2023; beat nothing in two races last summer after a long absence and now returns from another one; new yard.

50/1

10

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:20 Doncaster

Wildfell

9st 3lb

J: J F Egan

T: D J Jeffreys

Won four races in succession in 2023, three over 7f on the AW, the other over 1m here (good); hasn't won since; mainly disappointing last season and tailed off on AW on stable debut last time; best watched for now.

33/1

3

(8)

23rd Jun 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

15:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wildfell

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: D J Jeffreys

Completed a four-timer over 7f/1m on turf/AW between March and June 2023, but gradually lost his way last year; plenty to prove starting out for another new yard after 11 months off.

20/1

Form: 2-1102 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Began the season with wins at Redcar (7f) and C&D, both on good to firm; good run off this mark when second over C&D five days ago; a possible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

16:28 Doncaster

Amayretto

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Won twice at Hamilton in September (6f, good to soft and soft); not so good twice since and likely vulnerable at this level.

16/1

8

(8)

20th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:33 Pontefract

Amayretto

8st 7lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Back to 6f when winning successive Hamilton handicaps in September (good to soft/soft) and it was a belated return to 5f when below par last time; however, this is a tougher grade than she's accustomed to.

8/1

8th

9

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

16:10 Hamilton

Amayretto

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Benefited from the return to 6f of late, winning both starts here (good to soft and soft); flying high but has a penalty to carry in a better race back over 5f for the first time since her debut; still not ruled out.

9/1

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Bella Bisbee

Daily Mail:

Novello Lad

The Times:

Beale Street

POSTDATA:

Amayretto

SPOTLIGHT:

One Night Thunder

D Express:

Highland Olly

TOPSPEED:

Red Mirage

The Guardian:

Beale Street

Telegraph:

Bella Bisbee

The Sun:

Bella Bisbee

The Star:

Novello Lad

Daily Record:

Novello Lad

Daily Mirror:

Amayretto

RP RATINGS:

One Night Thunder