14.30
GoodBetfred City Of Doncaster Handicap
- Prize money: £33501
- 0m 7f 6y
- Class 2
- 16 runners
Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1 (Won)
- Win: £18.20
- Place: £3.40
Form: 160511 D
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 28 (33) |
17th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Failed to fire in French Listed race last time; broadly progressive in handicaps and went close in the Lincoln when bidding for a five-timer (ran creditably in Spring Cup next time); however, chance partly depends on the weather, as he's ideally suited by ground softer than good. |
16/1 |
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5th 11 (14) |
18th Apr 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Progressive 4yo; 5-6 over 7f but showed he's just as effective at 1m when making Urban Lion pull out all the stops in the Lincoln at Doncaster (good to soft) three weeks ago; 1lb better off for a nose defeat and there should be little between the pair again. |
7/1 |
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2nd 12 (5) |
28th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Won over 7f here in September (good to soft) and October (soft) to complete a four-timer; all of those wins came by less than 1l, suggesting he's a type who only just does enough, and there may be more left in the tank; worth another crack at 1m and could be in the mix if seeing it out. |
10/1 |
14/1
- Place: £2.50
Form: 8-0421 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 8st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 81
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 (6) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Improved for a step up to 7f last season; made a slow start to this campaign but he had a wind operation in June and returned to form with a win at Chepstow (7f, good to firm; blinkered first time) last week; penalty in a much stronger race asks a stiffer question. |
8/1 |
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1st 2 (4) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Four wins from 14 starts, the most recent when dead-heating at Southwell (7f, AW) in October; struggled on his first three starts this year but didn't shape badly at Newbury (7f, good to soft; first start since wind surgery) three weeks ago; drops in grade with blinkers added. |
6/1 |
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9th 7 (8) |
11th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Three wins last August/October, the first over C&D (good); also effective on good to soft (unraced on softer); however, he's struggled on his three runs this spring; hopes pinned on wind op prompting dramatic turnaround. |
33/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 213-15 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (1) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Reliable sort, this year over 7.5f/1m since being gelded; second on Newcastle AW with tongue-tie fitted last time; has gained both wins over a bare 7f; strong claims back down in distance. |
9/2 |
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2nd 4 (2) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Won a Newbury handicap (7f, good) last April and he's reached the frame in his last five starts including when fourth of 24 in the Spring Cup (1m, good) on his penultimate run; looks interesting off same mark here and he ran well on his only previous attempt on AW; tongue-tie added. |
9/4 |
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31 (21) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Reserve; dual 7f winner who has a solid record and may rate higher still; ran well at Newbury (1m) on reappearance then raced further away from the near rail than ideal when beaten favourite, albeit not disgraced, at Lingfield (7.5f); tongue-tie is now applied; remains of interest. |
16/1 |
16/1
- Place: £2.70
Form: 7-1124 CD
Last run: 36 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 10 (17) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
8st 13lb |
Nursery winner at two but a sharp improver this season with two wins including one over C&D; needed a stronger pace when his hat-trick bid came up shy and the drop back to 6f found him when tried in cheekpieces (now removed) at the Shergar Cup; remains of interest off this sort of mark. |
16/1 |
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9 (7) |
9th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 6lb |
Progressive 3yo; made a winning seasonal return in a C&D handicap in May (strong form) and followed up over 7f at Doncaster; came up just shy in his hat-trick bid at Newmarket four weeks ago (7f, good to firm) but that race was slowly run early and he turned in another rock-solid effort (the third has won two major handicaps since); now 5lb higher but it's unlikely he's reached his ceiling and new cheekpieces could help too; big chance. |
5/1 |
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2nd 10 (8) |
11th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Successful in a couple of Class 4 events under Kieran Shoemark this term, latest at Doncaster (7f, good), taking record in turf handicaps to 1311; upped in grade but could well improve further; highly respected. |
5/1 |
22/1
Form: 120-16 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 2 (8) |
17th Apr 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Unexposed at 6f; this mark is in range judged on his two placed efforts this winter; failed to fire on Good Friday but he received a kick before the start which won't have helped; no surprise to see him bounce back. |
10/1 |
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9th 12 (4) |
3rd Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Impressed at Southwell last October when dropped back to 6f; two solid efforts in defeat this year and this stiff test at the trip should be beneficial; shortlisted. |
8/1 |
|
3rd 3 (1) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 6f 1y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Two fine runs since dropped back to 6f, winning easily at Southwell in October and running well from a wide stall back there on New Year's Day; not fully exposed and he is high on the list. |
2/1 |
12/1
Form: 442121 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 4lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 12 (4) |
5th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 3y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and continued the good work when winning at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) in March on his reappearance; another good run when third to Dance In The Storm at Chester (7f, good) last month; versatile ground-wise and might not be far away. |
12/1 |
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3rd 14 (8) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Steadily progressive on turf and AW; prevailed at Wolverhampton (7f) on seasonal debut, making it three wins from his last six races; up only another 2lb and there's the possibility of further improvement; respected. |
5/1 |
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1st 8 (4) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Steadily progressive on turf, winning three times; good second at Yarmouth (7f) when last seen; may continue to improve this term; has bits of encouraging AW form; commands respect. |
9/2 |
12/1
Form: 2-110 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 9 (4) |
25th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 5y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Low-mileage 4yo, who has form figures of 223 this season and that latest third was a bold bid in a Ripon handicap (1m2f, good) last month; still has scope for further progress and he's respected on this drop back in trip. |
3/1 |
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3rd 4 (10) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 170y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who has been a good second at Lingfield (7f, AW) and Redcar (1m, good) this spring; hasn't necessarily shaped as if crying out for this trip but he's likely to be bang there again if his stamina holds. |
5/2 |
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2nd 3 (4) |
7th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 219y Class 3 |
9st 6lb |
This low-mileage 4yo found the line coming a few strides too soon when odds-on favourite for his 7f Lingfield (AW) reappearance ten days ago; that points to this return to 1m suiting one who is back out a couple of days before a 3lb rise for Lingfield takes effect; his turf wins last year came on good to firm and good; should go well. |
2/1 |
25/1
Form: 4313-5 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (2) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Won a 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday off this mark; another solid effort when a close sixth at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago; more needed to come out on top here. |
20/1 |
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6th 3 (16) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 2lb |
Two-time turf winner who scored at Lingfield (1m, AW) in April and is just 1lb higher here; however, he's finished unplaced on turf on his last three starts and needs to raise his game. |
16/1 |
|
7th 8 (9) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Narrow winner of a competitive 1m handicap at Lingfield on Good Friday; two midfield finishes this month and he will need a career best to come out on top in this field. |
12/1 |
9/1
Form: 6-9024
Last run: 46 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 16 (8) |
18th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 3lb |
Record is 3-10; gelded prior to reappearance success at Kempton (7f, AW; looked better than ever) and had an excuse (raced in unfavoured group) when never landing a blow in the Victoria Cup over C&D since; could go well, provided this race pans out better. |
25/1 |
|
17th 14 (1) |
9th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Low-mileage 4yo who was gelded prior to justifying favouritism with 1l success at Kempton (7f) on AW/seasonal debut, opening his handicap account and taking overall record to 3-9; this Wathnan Racing runner may well be capable of further improvement; ties in closely with Mudbir on Sandown running last July; major contender. |
15/2 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
28th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Good efforts in 7f handicaps at Sandown and Goodwood last July; had excuses at Doncaster when last seen; been gelded since; on a good mark but this free-going sort could do with settling better. |
4/1 |
12/1
Form: 1424-3 D BF
Last run: 156 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 16 (15) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Two-time 7f winner who returned to form on his second start for this yard with a close third at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago, when he raced alone on the near-side rail; however, he's up in grade today and untested at the trip, and he's not bred for this distance. |
50/1 |
|
3rd 6 (2) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 3 |
10st 1lb |
Won last October (7f, AW) on final run for Andrew Balding and he's also won on fast turf; couldn't get into it on recent stable/seasonal debut at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) but may have needed the run and his trainer had an impressive winner last week with one having his second run for the yard. |
8/1 |
|
8th 8 (4) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 3 |
9st 3lb |
Useful juvenile who ended his 3yo campaign with a win in a Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in October; been gelded and left Andrew Balding for 150,000gns since; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher than last time and he needs a close look on return for new yard. |
13/2 |
50/1
Form: 446-00 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (3) |
24th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 6f 2y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Had bits of Group form as a 2yo but his record in handicaps (7f/1m) this term comprises three duck eggs; has lots to prove and may be best watched unless the market speaks positively. |
25/1 |
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11th 4 (5) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 5lb |
Lots to like about his profile at two (6f/7f) but has finished well down the field in 7f/1m handicaps this term, latterly tried in cheekpieces. |
50/1 |
|
14th 6 (13) |
22nd Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Some useful efforts as a 2yo but he has a doubt over current form, having failed to beat a rival in sole run this term (AW debut); wears first-time headgear and steps up in trip. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: -20541 CD
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 96
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 8 (5) |
6th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
Never involved back on turf at Newmarket last month; however, he returned with two respectable efforts on AW prior to that and the fact he's dipped to 1lb below the mark he defied at Sandown (7f, soft) last summer and was runner-up at this meeting last year make him a dangerous one to discount. |
14/1 |
|
10th 3 (5) |
16th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 9lb |
Soft-ground Sandown winner in August who is just 1lb higher; comes here fit after two respectable fourth-place finishes at Kempton (also 7f, AW); acts on this forecast good ground and could make his presence felt. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 194173
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (10) |
24th Oct 2025 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 10lb |
His progress looked to have stalled after winning at Chester in July but he was back to his best when third at Goodwood 12 days ago, not really getting a clear run at things until it was too late; runs off the same mark here but he will have to prove himself on soft ground. |
8/1 |
|
2 (6) |
12th Oct 2025 Good To Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 3 |
9st 5lb |
Down the field at Doncaster four weeks ago but that was his first attempt at 7f and it was in a more competitive race than this; he had a 3-8 strike-rate previously (including 6f wins on good/good to soft) and this 3yo could bounce back with a bold show for his top yard. |
6/1 |
|
13th 8 (8) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 0lb |
Strike-rate of 3-8, with one of those wins on good to soft; endured a wide trip when placed at Chester last time but was beaten 4l and whether he wants 7f remains to be seen (confined to sprinting thus far). |
20/1 |
33/1
Form: -70605 D
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 99
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 1 (13) |
14th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 6y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Group 3 win last season didn't help his handicap mark and this season is turning into a struggle, with this headgear combination tried last time at Chester. |
33/1 |
|
5th 7 (6) |
30th Aug 2025 Good 0m 7f 127y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Won 7f 2yo Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes at Newmarket last September; well handicapped on that form but he's found it difficult to get competitive this season, most recently well beaten at 40-1 in 7f handicap at Glorious Goodwood; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces. |
14/1 |
|
15th 1 (7) |
2nd Aug 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y Class 2 |
9st 9lb |
Useful last term, the highlight a Group 3 win at Newmarket (7f, soft); has much weaker claims on 2025 form and still needs to prove he's trained on; admittedly may derive some benefit from the switch to a handicap. |
20/1 |
28/1
Form: 2-7040
Last run: 24 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (11) |
27th Jun 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 14y Class 2 |
8st 11lb |
Led late when beating Sergeant Wilko at Thirsk last month and he had a few of today's rivals in behind when second at Chester four weeks ago; another solid effort at York a fortnight ago but he has to prove his effectiveness on AW. |
10/1 |
|
6th 12 (8) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 7lb |
Won at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on third stable start and close second at Chester (7f, good) subsequently; won here in September 2024 on sole previous course visit and this in-form 4yo could again be thereabouts. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 12 (8) |
30th May 2026 Good To Soft 0m 7f 1y Class 2 |
8st 8lb |
Course winner (7.6f, soft) for Andrew Balding last summer; not beaten far in the 7.6f handicap won by Supido 24 days ago (poor draw) and confirmed that promise with a Class 3 win at Thirsk a fortnight ago (7f, good); a 3lb rise shouldn't prove beyond him and Warren Fentiman's claim is a bonus. |
11/1 |
25/1
Form: -48656
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 15 (10) |
10th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
8st 12lb |
Yet to win for new connections but he has run stormers here (7f/1m, both good ground) on his last two starts, bumping into a handicap blot on the first occasion and going down by just a neck two weeks ago; slow starts are a problem though and he will need things to go his way; cheekpieces now join the tongue tie. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 8 (15) |
27th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 192y Class 3 |
9st 8lb |
Rather quirky sort who has become a slow-starter and is 0-12 since a successful debut at the 2024 York Dante meeting but is threatening to double his tally; met traffic issues on his way to a very notable effort at this venue (7f, good) most recently, beating all bar a handicap snip who remains unbeaten and looks a Group performer in the making; shaped as if this second attempt over 1m is well worth exploring; highly respected. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 18 (14) |
13th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3 |
9st 2lb |
Hints of promise when slowly away on last two starts, and he might not be a forlorn hope each-way if breaking on terms; however, he's 0-11 since winning on debut here in May 2024 and others are less risky. |
33/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £212.50 |
| Straight Forecast | £133.28 |
| Tricast | £758.96 |
| Trifecta | £2334.90 |
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