August 16 / 16.15 Doncaster

16.15

Good To Firm

Quality Freight Services Celebrating 30 Years Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Quality Freight Services Celebrating 30 Years Handicap

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 31220

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a Kempton novice (6f, AW) in April and was a good second on handicap debut at Musselburgh (5f, good) in June; disappointing when 5-1 at York last time but that was in a big field and he's still unexposed; been gelded since that last run and he could resume his progress back in calmer waters.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:45 Newcastle (AW)

Topwarrior

9st 4lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

The addition of blinkers saw him take a good step forward when comfortably seeing off 17 rivals at Newbury (6f, soft) last October; absent until Derby day three weeks ago where he was never a threat; the blinkers now return and dangerous to underestimate him.

14/1

14th

9

(11)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Topwarrior

9st 1lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Record of 2-9 in his first season last year, winning in blinkers at Newbury (6f, soft) final outing; may improve further this term; a possible danger, provided the removal of headgear doesn't backfire.

8/1

8

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

17:10 Newbury

Topwarrior

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

His only win came in an AW novice but he ran well on heavy ground at Goodwood last month; latest run at Haydock (raced alone up the far side) easy to forgive; blinkers now tried.

16/1

Form: 272558 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His last win was 14 months ago but that was off 3lb higher over C&D; finished in midfield back here in June but that was a Class 3 and he was running well before that, including a bold bid at Southwell in March; returns after a short break and he looks interesting on this drop back in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(7)

21st Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

14:35 Pontefract

Hiya Maite

9st 10lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Absent since running respectably when favourite for AW contest in January; on a two-year losing spell but is attractively treated off his lower mark back on turf; further market support should be noted.

9/1

7

(8)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:45 Southwell (AW)

Hiya Maite

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

On a losing run and he has yet to win over this trip; sent off favourite for the corresponding race 12 months ago but faded into tenth; 6lb lower this time around and he has finished second in two of his last four starts; vulnerable to stronger stayers.

10/1

Form: -30201 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Improved his record to 4-15 with a front-running win at Hamilton (5f, good) two weeks ago; this is a deeper race but he battled on well last time and is only 1lb higher than for that success; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

19:33 Newmarket (July)

Grandlad

9st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: James Horton

Six wins, all at 5f, include five on turf, most recently when making a winning reappearance at Nottingham (good) in April; slight concern that his sole run here was his worst but he's won off this mark and looks a player.

9/2

1st

8

(7)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 3

16:25 Nottingham

Grandlad

8st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: James Horton

Had an inconsistent spell on AW towards the end of 2025; has a better strike-rate on turf and recorded last year's August double off slightly higher marks; possibilities returned to this sphere on reappearance.

7/1

Form: -88242 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a 4l win over an extended 5f at Bath; mixed results in five runs this season but he was a close second at Musselburgh (5f, good) last Friday and has claims if he can back that up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Pop Star

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Well-backed when winning over 5f at Carlisle two runs back; not disgraced off this 5lb higher mark when fourth to Stirrup Cup over 6f (soft) on same track last week; a possible.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

8th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Carlisle

Pop Star

9st 11lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Ended a run of duck eggs with 5f success at Carlisle (good) ten days ago and although back up 5lb he remains well treated on historical data, which includes 6f win off current mark (two years ago); respected.

2/1

Form: -08599 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Well treated on her best 2yo form for Karl Burke but has form figures of 08599 for new yard this season; continues to drop down the weights but she's now 1-11 and has plenty to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 5

19:00 Nottingham

Storm Call

9st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Has won twice over 5f but has been below her best this year; has dropped to a career-low mark but doesn't look ready to take advantage.

8/1

6th

3

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Storm Call

9st 13lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Reponded well to the fitting of blinkers when winning at Redcar (5f, good) last October, but not matched that form since; also has something to prove over this stiffer 5f.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Catterick

Storm Call

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won at Redcar last October (5f, good) off 2lb lower when blinkered for the first time; not quite so good in two runs on the AW since; may need the run on first outing since March.

10/1

Non-runners

Muker, Blue Anthem

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast £11.42

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Grandlad

Daily Mail:

Blue Anthem

The Times:

Pop Star

POSTDATA:

Muker

SPOTLIGHT:

Hiya Maite

Daily Mirror:

Blue Anthem

Daily Record:

Blue Anthem

NEWMARKET:

Grandlad

Telegraph:

Grandlad

The Guardian:

Grandlad

The Sun:

Grandlad

D Express:

Pop Star

The Star:

Muker