August 16 / 17.25 Doncaster

17.25

Good To Firm

UAndI Renewables With Doncaster Radio Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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UAndI Renewables With Doncaster Radio Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 1-4364 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who is unexposed on turf and did well to finish a close fourth of five at Lingfield (11.6f, good) in May after taking a strong hold; should get a better tow into this race and he's in the mix back in trip for new yard (changed hands for 9,000gns).
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9th

7

(11)

24th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:03 Doncaster

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Not particularly solid on his form (three attempts) for new stable and is 0-5 on turf, with both wins on AW; on a reduced mark but isn't the percentage call.

20/1

8th

7

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Ninth Life

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ruth Carr

Won off 3lb higher at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) last March but he's not matched that form since and was beaten 6l over C&D and at Redcar (1m2f) last month; hasn't been with Ruth Carr for long but he needs to raise his game back on AW.

14/1

6

(4)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 1y

Class 4

16:03 Redcar

Ninth Life

9st 8lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Dual AW winner for the Newland/Insole stable; changed hands for 9,000gns in July and his sixth of eight on stable debut at Newcastle (1m2f, AW) 16 days ago was a little more encouraging than it seems; needs a step forward, though, and soft ground would be a query.

12/1

Form: 7-4681

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Added to his two AW wins when coming from off the pace to score off a reduced mark at Pontefract (1m, good) three weeks ago; back up 6lb but that was a convincing success and this new trip looks worth exploring; respected.
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10th

11

(15)

13th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 4

17:15 York

Project Geofin

9st 0lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Two wins last summer, with two minor honours in the autumn including one here; ended last year on a low note and started this one with another, while pedigree leaves him with plenty to prove on this first go at 1m4f.

28/1

7th

8

(3)

30th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 1y

Class 3

16:30 Redcar

Project Geofin

8st 10lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Tailed off last November when last seen but enjoyed a good season in the main otherwise, winning two in a row in the summer and finishing second over C&D (good) on his penultimate start; his record when fresh in the spring is pretty decent and he's one to consider.

9/1

Form: 32344

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
420,000gns yearling; didn't make the track for Sir Michael Stoute and was picked up by The Horse Watchers for 14,000gns last October; similar RPRs with his five frame efforts this season but he's finished fourth in both handicaps (1m/1m2f) and needs to find some improvement to make a big impact; hood added.
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10th

10

(2)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 4lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

0-18 but has shown ability as when second of nine at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta) ten days ago; return to this trip not a problem and he holds each-way claims again.

7/1

2nd

1

(4)

14th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

0-17 but he got right back on track when fourth of 11 in 1m Southwell handicap nine days ago, doing best of those held up off a steady pace; he's effective at this longer trip and is one for the shortlist.

6/1

4th

7

(10)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Forest Caper

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Free-goer who came from the rear for a close third behind Soames Forsyte over C&D last month and may not have been suited by the much more positive tactics when below that form at Wolverhampton (8.6f; ran without usual hood) a few days later; however, he's 0-16 now and has become frustrating.

10/1

Form: 322184 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Ended his losing run when making all at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm) last month, but that was a by a nose in a four-runner race and he's been well held in both subsequent runs; others preferred.
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11th

5

(11)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Giselles Defence

10st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f (three times off a mark of 71); nothing for this yard until midly encouraging fifth at Bellewstown (1m, soft) on penultimate; didn't build on that at Sligo.

25/1

9th

1

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Giselles Defence

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Sean Davis

Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; nothing for this yard at big odds until mildly encouraging run at Bellewstown last time; drops in class now and has his ground, worth a market check.

9/1

Form: 2336-1 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo who is out of a 1m2f Listed winner; solid record in first four starts but she raised her game after a break when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (1m, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but she kept on well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress over this longer trip; big player.
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3

(11)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Absolute Star

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Varian

Off the mark at the fifth attempt when winning a 1m handicap at Doncaster in July; not so good upped to 1m2f back there eight weeks ago; could resume her progress back down in trip.

4/1

5

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Absolute Star

9st 7lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Unexposed 4yo who is out of a 1m2f Listed winner; solid record in first four starts but she raised her game after a break when justifying favouritism in a handicap here (1m, good to firm) last month; up 5lb but she kept on well for that comfortable success and is open to more progress over this longer trip; big player.

5/4

Form: 530862 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Last two wins were at Ayr 15 months ago but he got back on track with a good second there (1m2f, good) last Saturday; nudged up 2lb but he remains well treated on his best form and this return to quicker ground is no problem; shortlisted.
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4th

2

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ayr

Pol Roger

9st 12lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with two placed runs last month, the latter in Class 4 C&D contest; ought to pose a potent threat at this lower level.

7/2

3rd

8

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

19:17 Ayr

Pol Roger

8st 13lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Yet to add to his two C&D wins in spring 2024 but got back in the groove with a close second at Pontefract (1m2f, good) this month, his second run this season, and remains well handicapped on some of last year's placed form; a possible.

6/1

2nd

2

(6)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Pol Roger

9st 8lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

On a handy mark and may be back in better form with Thirsk reappearance under his belt; however, he's on two-year losing spell and record suggests he'll be more interesting when returned to Ayr.

9/1

33/1

Form: 41-079

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival
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2

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell (AW)

Ajdayet

10st 1lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Won over about 1m on Wolverhampton AW on final start in 2024 but he's had some low-key results at that trip and 1m2f for this yard and this new distance is a step into the unknown.

33/1

7

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

17:25 Doncaster

Ajdayet

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Ruth Carr

Ended last season with a win at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he's been out of sorts in three runs for new yard this summer; still lightly raced and now 4lb lower than for his success, but he needs a major revival

33/1

9th

4

(6)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:20 Redcar

Ajdayet

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Winner at the fifth attempt for Archie Watson last year (8.6f, AW); can't support on what we've seen following wind surgery this season, including when finishing three places (and 11l) behind Bamburgh at Ayr last time.

33/1

Form: 000707

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win was in October 2023 and he's been tailed off in all six runs for current yard this year; mark is tumbling but he needs a dramatic resurgence back in trip.
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9th

6

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Whiskey Pete

9st 2lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Only win in 23 runs was a 1m nursery at York in October 2023 for Ralph Beckett; badly out of form this season and cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

15th

2

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Whiskey Pete

9st 9lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Long time since his sole win and two duck eggs this term help to demonstrate a big doubt over his current form.

25/1

Form: 46-607 CD

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a reduced mark but his last win was over two years ago and he's finished down the field in three runs this season; attracted support into 3-1 at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) last time, but he never got involved and needs to leave that form well behind.
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1st

2

(2)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael & David Easterby

Stuck his neck in front in the final strides over C&D (good) on seasonal debut, ending a three-year losing spell; still well handicapped on peak form and commands respect under very promising young amateur Henry Callan, who has built up an impressive strike-rate.

5/2

1st

4

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Pontefract

Shimmering Sands

9st 7lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

No wins since 2023 and although he was running well when last seen, that was late last year; probably one to watch unless backed.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £135.60
Straight Forecast £141.99
Tricast £820.90
Trifecta £730.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Absolute Star

POSTDATA:

Giselles Defence

Daily Mail:

Forest Caper

The Star:

Project Geofin

D Express:

Ninth Life

TOPSPEED:

Pol Roger

RP RATINGS:

Absolute Star

NEWMARKET:

Absolute Star

The Times:

Absolute Star

The Guardian:

Absolute Star

Daily Mirror:

Absolute Star

Daily Record:

Absolute Star

Telegraph:

Giselles Defence

The Sun:

Giselles Defence