September 11 / 16.43 Doncaster

16.43

Good To Soft

Yates Drywall Ltd Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £18319
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 8 runners
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Yates Drywall Ltd Nursery Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 185

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Quite comfortably held in two Group races since winning at Ascot (7f, good to firm) on debut; may fare better back down in class, albeit opening mark looks tough.
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3rd

2

(2)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Laureate Crown

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

This step up in trip is not sure to suit but he arrived late on the scene to win handicaps at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) and Sandown (1m, good) on his first two outings this year and came from last in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) three weeks ago, finishing 12th of 30 overall but second of those who had raced far side; probably remains in form.

9/2

12th

7

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

Laureate Crown

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

Won on good to firm here on debut but bypassed the Silver Bowl at Carlisle last month on account of those conditions; he'd probably run well if okay on this surface, having gone 2-2 since being gelded and last time at Sandown (1m, good) looking good value for his narrow defeat of Organise.

14/1

Form: 13

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist.
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2

(7)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:15 Newmarket

Pacifica Pier

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Looked fortunate to win at Sandown (7f, good to firm) in July on debut; third of five in a novice on the July Course here (1m, good to firm) in August but, having been gelded, failed to stay in a nursery at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; drop back in trip may help but others are more solid.

5/1

2

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Pacifica Pier

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Charlie Appleby

Both starts on good to firm; fortuitous winner at Sandown (7f; runner-up unlucky) but wasn't disgraced under a penalty at Newmarket (1m); gelded since; this Godolphin runner remains open to progress and must go on the shortlist.

5/2

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:40 Newmarket (July)

Pacifica Pier

9st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Charlie Appleby

13-2 and the apparent stable second-string when winning on last month's debut at Sandown (7f, good to firm); the unlucky runner-up has since gone one better; now carries a penalty against some interesting opponents but this half-brother to a Group 3 winner could have lots more to offer.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: 52421

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Close second at Doncaster (good to soft) and game winner at Leicester (good to firm) since switched to nurseries, both over 7f; raised only 1lb for latest performance and may remain competitive.
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4th

2

(5)

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Newbury

Boiling Over

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K R Burke

Consistent nursery form features a win at Leicester (7f) in August and close second at York (1m) last time; chance of defying these stiffer terms depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

11/1

2

(1)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:40 York

Boiling Over

9st 3lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: K R Burke

Won three-runner nursery at Leicester (7f, good to firm) in August and ran okay when fourth of eight at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last month; however, he needs a bigger run today against some unexposed rivals.

5/1

3

(8)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Boiling Over

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Close second at Doncaster (good to soft) and game winner at Leicester (good to firm) since switched to nurseries, both over 7f; raised only 1lb for latest performance and may remain competitive.

11/2

Form: 3117

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Completed his novice double over 6f (on good ground); not disgraced in 7f nursery at the York Ebor festival (good to firm) since but has something to prove upped further in trip.
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6th

18

(4)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Daydreama

8st 12lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Broadly inconsistent and 0-14 since completing a novice double as a 2yo; has posted three duck eggs since going close at Ripon in July; may benefit from drop back to 7f but others hold stronger claims.

33/1

12th

11

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 3

15:29 Hamilton

Daydreama

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Inconsistent and 0-13 since her 2yo novice double; went close at Ripon in July but has posted duck eggs in bigger fields at York since; opposed in this reasonably competitive affair.

25/1

12th

11

(19)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Daydreama

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tim Easterby

Down the field in hot 3yo handicap over C&D (good to soft) at the Ebor meeting and it will be a concern if slow ground prevails again; however, he drops back down in grade today and he's well handicapped on the pick of his course form; not discounted.

25/1

Form: 5243 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-race maiden who has reasonably consistent form, creditable third to McMurray at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) most recently; may be capable of progress now handicapping and is one to consider.
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2nd

12

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Crest Of Fire

8st 13lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

3yo who continued his progressive ways when overcoming trouble in running to win a competitive handicap at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm); finished last in a Group 3 at Windsor (1m2f, good) subsequently but could bounce back with a big performance returned to a handicap.

12/1

7th

3

(6)

7th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Windsor

Crest Of Fire

9st 2lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Progressive handicapper who overcame plenty of trouble in running when winning over 1m1f at Goodwood (good to firm) last month; he looked on the upgrade there and although he has plenty to find on these terms it's possible he'll improve again and outrun his odds.

18/1

1st

12

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Crest Of Fire

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Third to Blue Courvoisier in the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and bounced back from Royal Ascot defeat (drawn on the wrong side) for clear second at Ascot (1m, good to firm), when a nose behind Ciarrai Abu who followed up here on Thursday; he should stay this far, and this progressive 3yo could be on an advantageous mark up 4lb since last time.

7/2

Form: 621

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.
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11th

9

(8)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

McMurray

9st 3lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Ended 2025 with three wins; completed his four-timer when getting up late to land a handicap at Chester (7.6f, good) in May; that performance was more convincing than the winning margin might indicate and this 4lb higher mark should be in range; gelded since last seen; obvious chance.

100/30

1st

8

(5)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 2

15:40 Chester

McMurray

9st 1lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Has a record of 3-5 overall and 2-2 since handicapping, most recently beating sole rival at Yarmouth (1m, good) seven months ago; beat a total of 16 opponents in gaining his other wins; major contender, with further improvement plausible.

4/1

6

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

McMurray

9st 2lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Brings strong form having made his first two starts in races won by the subsequent Solario winner; off the mark at Ffos Las (7.4f, good) since and looks the type to do well in handicaps, with further improvement on the cards; respected.

4/1

Form: 945

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best effort when fourth at Ffos Las (7.4f) on penultimate outing; opening mark doesn't look generous but improvement is possible switched to nursery level; market support should be heeded.
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7

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:43 Doncaster

Mogbbel

8st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

Best effort when fourth at Ffos Las (7.4f) on penultimate outing; opening mark doesn't look generous but improvement is possible switched to nursery level; market support should be heeded.

8/1

5th

6

(5)

20th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:20 Kempton (AW)

Mogbbel

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Owen Burrows

Green on debut at Ascot (7f; 11-1) last month but showed the benefit of that experience when fourth at Ffos Las (7.5f; 3-1) 15 days ago; respected on switch to AW.

4/1

4th

5

(9)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 4

14:45 Ffos Las

Mogbbel

9st 7lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Owen Burrows

11-1 when ninth of 14 on debut at Ascot (7f, good to firm) last month; however, that performance wasn't without promise and his useful pedigree provides optimism he'll be capable of considerably better; trainer is in excellent form (including with 2yos) and he could have a part to play.

15/2

Form: 55331 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Form figures of 55331 reflect that he's been moving steadily in the right direction; justified favouritism in Kempton nursery (1m, AW) most recently; possibilities off bottom weight, with further progress plausible.
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10th

6

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 5

16:52 Epsom

Royal Bodyguard

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Supplemented last year's AW win with straightforward success at Newmarket (1m, good); a 4lb rise shouldn't be too damaging and encouraging that he can cope with undulations (unraced here).

3/1

1st

4

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:44 Newmarket (July)

Royal Bodyguard

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Michael Bell

Sometimes races a bit too freely but ran well before fading into fourth over C&D (good) in June and returns here after keeping on well for second in tactical race at Ffos Las (1m, good) ten days ago; still on a workable mark; might be the answer.

9/2

2nd

4

(2)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:40 Ffos Las

Royal Bodyguard

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Bell

Sometimes races a bit too freely but ran well before fading into fourth of ten at Newmarket (1m, good) in June and is now 3lb lower than when placed at Windsor (1m, good to firm) in May; good chance.

100/30

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Pacifica Pier

SPOTLIGHT:

McMurray

TOPSPEED:

Boiling Over

The Guardian:

Royal Bodyguard

The Sun:

Laureate Crown

D Express:

Daydreama

POSTDATA:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mail:

Pacifica Pier

Daily Mirror:

Pacifica Pier

NEWMARKET:

McMurray

The Times:

McMurray

Telegraph:

Boiling Over

Daily Record:

Boiling Over

The Star:

Royal Bodyguard