September 13 / 16.50 Doncaster

16.50

Good To Soft

Mastiff Manor Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 2f 43y
  • Class 2
  • 9 runners
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Mastiff Manor Handicap (GBBPlus Race)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 22-358 D BF

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Smart at his peak but has not run to his best this year, only eighth when favourite for a handicap at Epsom on Oaks day; first-time cheekpieces worn on that occasion are left off here; returns from three-month break with his yard in form.
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9th

3

(5)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Botanical

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year but took a step back in the right direction when front-running fourth of 21 off this mark in the Lincoln at Doncaster five weeks ago on first run for new yard; no stamina worries but there is a concern about good to firm ground.

13/2

4th

1

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Botanical

9st 12lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

He wasn't at his very best last year for George Boughey, albeit he did finish third in the Listed Doncaster Mile over C&D (good to soft) on this card; now down to a mark 3lb lower than when runner-up in the John Smith's Cup at York (1m2f, good to soft) in July 2024 and his new trainer is a dab hand with topweights in big handicaps; goes well fresh and could have a big say.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 11-855

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Smart effort when 4l winner of a 1m1f French Listed race in the mud on his final 2yo start; left Chester Vase reappearance behind when close fifth in 1m3f Hamilton Listed event (good) in July but ran poorly in another Listed race back in France since; no shock were he to revive, particularly if the ground gets testing, but others arrive with less to prove.
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1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Square DAlboni

11st 5lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Useful Flat performer who made it third-time lucky over hurdles with a dominant display after wind surgery at Stratford (2m2f, good to firm) two weeks ago; just about sets the standard under a penalty and he could have a lot more to offer in this sphere; strong contender.

4/5

1st

8

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 4

18:48 Stratford

Square DAlboni

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2yo Listed winner on the Flat; made a promising start over hurdles when third at Newbury (2m, good to soft) in January but was well beaten at short odds at Catterick (2m, soft) later that month; subsequently underwent wind surgery and, if able to reproduce his earlier effort, he's firmly in the mix on this comeback.

4/5

7th

7

30th Jan 2026

Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:10 Catterick

Square DAlboni

10st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

2yo Listed winner for Ralph Beckett who was 0-5 on the Flat last year; fairly encouraging start to hurdle career when third of 11 at 12-1 at Newbury (2m, good to soft) this month; open to improvement in this code and top trainer has 39% strike-rate here in last five seasons; leading claims.

5/6

Form: 222206 BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.
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7th

1

(9)

4th Feb 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Kempton (AW)

Sovereign Sea

9st 9lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Record of 0-8 since debut win but a quintet of second-place finishes (1m-1m2f, AW/turf) reflect broadly consistent form; seemingly outstayed over 1m4f at Leicester when last seen; useful in terms of ability and may yet double his tally.

9/2

4th

1

(9)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 3f 179y

Class 3

17:02 Leicester

Sovereign Sea

10st 1lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Only 1-8 and slightly concerning that he's been runner-up five times, though it was bordering on career-best form last time at Doncaster (1m2f, soft; fine on good); should be in the thick of it.

11/2

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Sovereign Sea

9st 0lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Roger Varian

Bar a blip on fast ground at York in June his profile is essentially progressive, including clear second to a next-time-out winner at Newbury (1m2f, good) in May; shaped much better than result when never-nearer sixth of ten at Chelmsford (1m2f, AW) last time, left with too much to do after meeting trouble early in the home straight; could still be on a good mark.

7/2

Form: 10-945 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Usually held up; last three wins over 1m2f at Newbury (the latest a valuable event on heavy off 3lb lower last September) but also successful over C&D (soft) at the start of his career; has shown more than enough to think he retains his ability in three outings this year but could do with cutting out the slow starts.
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4

(8)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

15:23 Sandown

Mustazeed

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Harry Eustace

Very capable off this mark when on his game but he refused to race on final run of last season and hasn't looked overly keen to get involved this campaign.

50/1

11th

6

(10)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:40 Newbury

Mustazeed

9st 5lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Harry Eustace

4-9 over C&D including landing this race three years ago, but his starts have increasingly become a problem, flatly refusing to do so here in October; too risky.

20/1

10th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:42 Kempton (AW)

Mustazeed

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Harry Eustace

Increasing tendency to blow the start last season culminated in a refusal to race on final appearance; that was at Newbury, where he'd previously been at his best; he's contrastingly 0-6 on AW and none of his form in this sphere lives up to today's mark; probably best watched.

40/1

Form: 4-5337 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In top form when racking up a hat-trick last summer and back at that level when third over 1m2f at Newcastle (AW) and Chepstow (good to soft) this summer; never a threat after a slow start at Southwell last time but more than capable off this mark and Oisin Murphy takes the reins.
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11th

14

(22)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ed Walker

Did well to finish fifth of 16 over C&D (good) on reappearance four weeks ago having been hampered soon after the start and raced wide; however, he goes well fresh so may not improve for that outing, and it's likely this 9yo will be vulnerable against numerous unexposed contenders.

50/1

5th

4

(10)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Fantasy Believer

9st 3lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Ten-time winner who was close to a lifetime best when bagging Doncaster handicap (1m2f, soft) at the Leger meeting in September; still marooned on this career-high mark despite two subsequent defeats but his form figures after a 50-day break or more read 32112913 and he won't mind if the rains come.

25/1

6

(4)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:25 Doncaster

Fantasy Believer

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Ed Walker

8yo who has been in and out this year and was soundly beaten at Epsom (1m2f, good to soft) last time but prior to that he won over today's C&D (soft) and can't be ruled out off this 4lb higher mark.

10/1

Form: 103126 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.
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15

(12)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Two 1m2f wins at Ripon (good to soft/soft) this season and he's also effective here and on good ground; however, he's been below par on his last two outings and needs a much bigger performance today.

25/1

7

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 2

16:50 Doncaster

Ey Up Its The Boss

8st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Gained fourth Ripon success when making all over 1m2f (soft) in July; 4l second at Chester (1m2f, good) next time and perhaps a drop back to 1m didn't suit when only sixth of seven back at Ripon 19 days ago.

14/1

6th

3

(6)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ripon

Ey Up Its The Boss

9st 12lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Comes into this as good as ever, gaining his fourth course success here (1m2f, soft) last month and finishing second of nine off this mark at Chester (1m2f, good) a week later; he is another for whom dropping in trip poses a question, though.

9/1

Form: 172

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Looked a useful prospect when successful on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) in July; a Glorious Goodwood conditions event proved beyond him next time but clear second behind a very useful sort in a novice at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm) since; unexposed now venturing into his first handicap over a trip which should be within range.
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3rd

3

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 3

15:34 Ascot

Divine Knight

9st 12lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

5yo now who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; no joy since but he kept on well for a good third of 12 off this mark at Ayr (upped markedly to 1m5f, soft) three weeks ago on second start for new yard, suggesting potential over staying trips; probably acts on good to firm; one to note.

11/4

3rd

9

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Divine Knight

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Haggas

5yo who won for Sean Woods on belated debut last July; mixed results across his five starts since and he's unraced beyond 1m2f, but he stumbled leaving the stalls when mid-division on last month's stable and seasonal debut at Redcar, and things could click at some point; not written off.

7/1

6th

9

(5)

25th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 2

16:07 Redcar

Divine Knight

9st 5lb

J: Harry Burns

T: William Haggas

Low-mileage 5yo who won for Sean Woods on his belated debut at Thirsk (1m, good) last July; not blatantly well treated on the balance of his form (including 1m2f/1m1f handicaps) but now makes his debut for a top trainer having changed hands for 65,000gns; has to be of strong interest.

9/2

Form: 243423

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m3f and 1m4f in the spring on first two starts for James Owen; his progress has levelled off since but the way he swept into contention when third at Hamilton (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago suggests this drop to 1m2f for the first time since joining this yard could suit this sometimes free-goer; acts on soft.
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21th

15

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: James Owen

Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty.

25/1

1st

12

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:15 Newmarket (July)

Sportingsilvermine

8st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Won last March/April on first two starts for yard; took just one of 16 races since but that was penultimate start (Beverley 1m2f, good to firm) and last month's third of 16 off this mark in a Class 2 at York (1m2f) was as good as he's ever been; stays 1m4f; not the percentage call but not impossible.

20/1

3rd

12

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sportingsilvermine

8st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who won his first two starts for this yard; took four runs to get going this term but he was strong in the betting when cashing in on a reduced mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; handicapper has wasted no time putting him back to this career-high mark, though.

16/1

Form: 13327

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has looked a bit quirky but his close second at Musselburgh (1m1f, good) in June shows he's capable off this sort of mark; never a threat on quicker ground at the Newmarket July meeting but it was a hot 3yo only handicap; returns from two months off, minus the blinkers he's worn on last two starts and with his yard in excellent form; going softer than good would be an unknown but there's still a feeling he might have a bigger performance in him.
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8th

11

(10)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Regalian

8st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Made a winning debut here (7f) early last year and was a good third at Goodwood (1m, good) in his final run last season; left William Haggas for 16,000gns in October; never dangerous on stable debut at Redcar last week but he didn't get the best of runs and was only beaten around 3l; should be sharper this time and he's in the mix back on AW.

10/1

6th

8

(11)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:25 Redcar

Regalian

9st 11lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Made a winning debut at Newcastle (7f, AW) early last year and placed over this trip and further in four of his six subsequent starts; has since left William Haggas for 16,000gns and the market should indicate what is expected on stable debut after 250 days off; cheekpieces given a go.

14/1

3rd

15

(7)

12th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:47 Goodwood

Regalian

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Placed in May/June in his first two handicaps (1m/1m1f, good to firm/good) and he's of interest on that form; two lesser runs have followed (1m2f, good to firm/soft) and he has something to prove, but this 3yo remains lightly raced and is in top hands; not written off.

10/1

Non-runners

Our Golden One

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Botanical

Telegraph:

Fantasy Believer

SPOTLIGHT:

Sovereign Sea

POSTDATA:

Sportingsilvermine

Daily Mirror:

Divine Knight

TOPSPEED:

Regalian

The Star:

Square d'Alboni

The Times:

Sovereign Sea

Daily Record:

Sportingsilvermine

NEWMARKET:

Botanical

Daily Mail:

Botanical

D Express:

Botanical

The Guardian:

Fantasy Believer

The Sun:

Fantasy Believer