August 16 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Good To Firm

Pure Panel Management Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4320
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Pure Panel Management Novice Stakes (GBB Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 1 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
38,000gns yearling; attracted support into 10-1 on Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and he kept on well under a prominent ride to beat the two market leaders; this is tougher under a penalty but that was a bright start and he's respected.
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10th

10

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Release The Storm

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Brian Meehan

Unbeaten 4yo; followed debut win at Leicester (7f, good) last summer with ready all-the-way success at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) two weeks later; open to plenty more improvement but this is a far sterner test of his credentials.

16/1

1

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Release The Storm

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Brian Meehan

38,000gns yearling; attracted support into 10-1 on Leicester debut (7f, good) last month and he kept on well under a prominent ride to beat the two market leaders; this is tougher under a penalty but that was a bright start and he's respected.

2/1

Form: 5

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well backed into 6-1 at Leicester (7f, good) last month but he faded into fifth and was 5l behind Release The Storm; tongue-tie is now added and he needs a major step forward on his second start.
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6th

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

19:15 Epsom

Potomac River

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: T J Kent

Five-race maiden; struggled on soft ground on seasonal/handicap debut but shaped with significant promise before fading into seventh at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago and will appreciate this ease in grade.

11/2

7th

7

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Potomac River

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Poor handicap debut last month, having been gelded and undergone wind surgery, when beaten a long way at Yarmouth; maybe that was down to the rain-softened ground but it leaves him something to prove; would want to see some market support.

20/1

6th

5

(8)

13th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

16:28 Yarmouth

Potomac River

9st 6lb

J: George Wood

T: T J Kent

Showed ability in each of his three starts last year, most recently when a 1l third of six at Newcastle (7f, AW) in September; has since undergone wind/gelding operations and he's open to further progress now switched to handicap company.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
36,000euros foal, £52,000 yearling; gelded half-brother to winners Freak Out (7f-1m2f including 2yo/Poland; RPR 86), Taggalo (6f; 77) and Dimsons (6f AW; 76); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (64), sister to 6f winner Hairspray (dam of 8.5f Group 3 winner Epsom Icon); stablemate of The Northern Lad and interesting to see how he figures in market.
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3

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Roman Fortress

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Hugo Palmer

36,000euros foal, £52,000 yearling; gelded half-brother to winners Freak Out (7f-1m2f including 2yo/Poland; RPR 86), Taggalo (6f; 77) and Dimsons (6f AW; 76); dam 7f AW 2yo winner (64), sister to 6f winner Hairspray (dam of 8.5f Group 3 winner Epsom Icon); stablemate of The Northern Lad and interesting to see how he figures in market.

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Harry Angel half-brother to winners over 5f (RPR 77) and 1m-1m2f (69); never involved when a well-held fourth at Pontefract (1m, good) last month but that was a useful maiden and he showed ability; now drops in trip but he should know much more this time and is one to keep an eye on.
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13

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 23y

Class 5

16:55 Yarmouth

The Northern Lord

9st 3lb

J: Liam Wright

T: Hugo Palmer

Not without promise in three qualifying runs over 7f/1m in the summer; enough in his pedigree to suggest stepping up in trip shouldn't be a problem on handicap debut; worth a second look.

16/1

10

(11)

27th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:07 Kempton (AW)

The Northern Lord

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Hugo Palmer

Similar efforts over 1m at Pontefract and 7f at Doncaster, finishing fourth both times; again has frame possibilities on form.

9/1

4

(8)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

The Northern Lord

9st 4lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Hugo Palmer

Harry Angel half-brother to winners over 5f (RPR 77) and 1m-1m2f (69); never involved when a well-held fourth at Pontefract (1m, good) last month but that was a useful maiden and he showed ability; now drops in trip but he should know much more this time and is one to keep an eye on.

4/1

Form:

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
40-1 when beating one home on his Kempton debut (7f, AW) in May.
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4th

8

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Only contested seven handicaps and won four; would have gone close in Alpha Capture's race here last time had he broken on terms; chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Pam Sly

Four wins (including C&D) and a second from his six handicap runs; still has time to progress further and he looks a solid candidate once more.

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Wrydcroft

10st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Pam Sly

Made it four out of five in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); this lightly raced 4yo is clearly progressive and should be a tough nut to crack.

5/4

Form: 6-3353

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has had several chances since her debut last November but she's been generally progressive and was a clear third behind a 1-8 shot at Redcar (7f, good) 17 days ago; this is not nearly so tough and she sets a fair standard.
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2

(3)

15th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Empire Power

9st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Failed to win in seven runs in novice/maiden company and her form nosedived at Southwell 11 days ago; this should be more suitable though and she's not dismissed.

10/1

5th

3

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Empire Power

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Well held on AW debut for Andrew Balding last November but consistent on turf for current yard in 2025, finishing third in four of five starts in novices over 7f/1m; likely to be on the premises again.

9/1

6

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Empire Power

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Tim Easterby

Has had several chances since her debut last November but she's been generally progressive and was a clear third behind a 1-8 shot at Redcar (7f, good) 17 days ago; this is not nearly so tough and she sets a fair standard.

9/4

Form: 7

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green at a big price and finished a remote last of seven here (6f, good to firm) on her recent debut.
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7

(9)

13th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

16:55 Musselburgh

Hello Summertime

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Unexposed 3yo; hasn't shown a great deal but on a lowly mark for handicap debut and worth monitoring in the market.

6/1

6

(5)

29th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Hello Summertime

8st 13lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: John & Sean Quinn

More one for handicaps after this based on her efforts over 6f/7f at Doncaster this month.

66/1

7

(2)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Hello Summertime

8st 13lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ran green at a big price and finished a remote last of seven here (6f, good to firm) on her recent debut.

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Half-sister to a useful AW winner but she didn't show much on recent Carlisle debut (6f, good) and could be one for later on.
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9

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.

25/1

9

(4)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Kaths Tipple

8st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Ann Duffield

Down the field in three novice runs and she was a well-beaten 22-1 shot on her handicap debut last month (6f); steps up in trip with cheekpieces added but she is not a solid option.

25/1

11th

5

(8)

8th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:40 Newcastle (AW)

Kaths Tipple

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ann Duffield

Has cut little ice in her three runs to date, seventh of nine in novice over C&D ten days ago; she needs this switch to handicaps to spark major improvement.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran green after a slow start and was never involved when a 10l fourth at Redcar (Empire Of Power third) last month; should be more streetwise this time but she needs major improvement.
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5th

1

(1)

12th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

14:30 Beverley

Way Of The Will

10st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both starts over 7f last summer, better effort when modest fourth at Redcar on debut; sole 4yo in this field and needs improvement to beat the best of her younger rivals.

8/1

9

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:50 Doncaster

Way Of The Will

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard Fahey

Ran green after a slow start and was never involved when a 10l fourth at Redcar (Empire Of Power third) last month; should be more streetwise this time but she needs major improvement.

9/1

9

(1)

30th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:45 Redcar

Way Of The Will

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard Fahey

Sixth foal; half-sister to three winners, including Cardini (Group-placed 7f 2yo; RPR 105); dam 7f winner (94); debutants from this yard always require a market check.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta £10.60
Straight Forecast £10.47
Trifecta £25.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Release The Storm

TOPSPEED:

Empire Power

Telegraph:

The Northern Lord

NEWMARKET:

Potomac River

The Times:

Release The Storm

The Guardian:

Release The Storm

D Express:

Release The Storm

Daily Mirror:

Release The Storm

The Star:

Release The Storm

POSTDATA:

Empire Power

Daily Mail:

Empire Power

The Sun:

Empire Power

Daily Record:

Empire Power