October 25 / 15.50 Doncaster

15.50

Heavy

William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

  • Prize money: £13085
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 3
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.50
  • Place: £3.50

Form: 6-0614 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Did well last autumn (including heavy-ground win) and back to form with a 1m Windsor success (good) in September; only a respectable fourth at Nottingham (good to soft) since, though.
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6th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Desperate Dan

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Two-time heavy-ground winner who returned to form when fourth of nine over C&D (heavy) three weeks ago on his first start since June; he drops back down in grade this afternoon and could play a leading role.

7/2

4th

10

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Desperate Dan

8st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Had an excellent spell last autumn, winning two of his final three starts at 1m (good and heavy); failed to find the same form in two outings earlier in the year but no surprise were he to stage a revival back from a break.

14/1

6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Goodwood

Desperate Dan

11st 3lb

J: Miss Brodie Hampson

T: Peter Chapple-Hyam

Had an excellent spell last autumn, winning two of his final three starts at 1m (good and heavy); needed further progress to win the Spring Mile at Doncaster in March and that didn't happen but he ran well for a long way; can be more of a factor under Brodie Hampson who won this last year.

5/2

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10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 070534

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Appears to handle any ground; on a three-year losing spell but has come down the weights and in-frame efforts over C&D and at Goodwood last month show he's down to a mark he can be competitive from.
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7

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:00 Goodwood

Galeron

9st 1lb

J: David Probert

T: Charles Hills

Made the frame a few times last autumn but hasn't been in the same form in two outings this term; doesn't look as if he's about to end a losing spell that goes back almost four years.

20/1

6th

4

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Galeron

9st 8lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Charles Hills

Acts on good to firm and heavy; on a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln here in March (unseated rider on the way to post); others are more persuasive.

5/1

12

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Galeron

8st 11lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Charles Hills

On a competitive mark on last year's best efforts but he's without a win since September 2022 and finished merely in mid-division on reappearance in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March (unseated rider on the way to post).

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 35-403

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who goes well in the mud; given a break after a poor run over 1m4f at Epsom on Derby day and coped well with the drop back to 1m1f when third at Yarmouth (soft) on return last month, keeping on after not clear run; travelled on that occasion as if this even shorter trip may help if anything; considered.
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9

(6)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:35 Ascot

Valvano

9st 3lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Returned from a break with a convincing handicap win at Southwell (7f, AW) in August; of interest on that form but his best performances have come on AW or soft/heavy going and he was down the field in a Listed race at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago; something to prove on the forecast ground.

28/1

7th

6

(2)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Redcar

Valvano

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Ralph Beckett

Had wind surgery after finishing sixth in the Lincoln on his reappearance and returned with a career best to comfortably win 7f Southwell handicap seven weeks ago; that was his first outing over short of 1m and he won't need to raise his game much more to make an impact in his first Listed race.

5/1

1st

1

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Valvano

9st 12lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Has some flashes of smart form (including on sole AW start when second to Notable Speech) so it's disappointing that he's won just once in ten races, and more new headgear was tried when sixth on his reappearance in the Lincoln; that was a pretty good effort from off the pace and he returns from another break after wind surgery and with no aids fitted; has a fair record when fresh, so dangerous to dismiss.

7/2

33/1

Form: -65979

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Only 1-11 and always toward the rear in 1m Haydock handicap last time; needs a first-time visor to have a positive effect.
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4th

8

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Intrusively

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Michael Appleby

Back to form with a bang to collar one with a good AW record over 7f here on Monday; there was over 3l back to the third in that 13-runner contest so he could be fairly treated under a 5lb penalty if coping with the quick turnaround; just as effective at 1m.

7/2

5th

7

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Intrusively

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Just one win to his name after 20 attempts; well treated on this season's best but he has gone quiet more recently; cheekpieces now given a go; others bring more compelling claims.

16/1

7th

8

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Thirsk

Intrusively

9st 1lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael Appleby

Yet to win a handicap and no better than fourth in seven runs for his new yard this year; drops in trip with a tongue tie added; others hold stronger claims.

16/1

11/1

Form: -19217 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Successful on soft ground in Ireland; has notched two handicap wins since joining Ed Walker (including under today's rider Oisin Murphy) but he needs to bounce back from a below-par run at Goodwood last time; same trainer/jockey won this last year.
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8th

7

(18)

13th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:47 Leicester

Ata Rangi

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Ed Walker

Record of 3-12 for current yard, gaining both turf handicap wins at Haydock; creditable third at same venue latest start; fighting chance off last winning mark, provided he transfers form to Leicester.

10/1

4th

8

(2)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:18 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 6lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed Walker

Four-time winner who is 2-3 over C&D, but he was only sixth of 11 here (7f, soft) three weeks ago; had some traffic issues in that race but he's not easy to predict and others are more persuasive.

14/1

6th

4

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

16:50 Haydock

Ata Rangi

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Ed Walker

Won this race last year off 4lb lower and made it 2-2 at the track in May, again on good ground (won his Irish maiden on soft); held in classy handicaps since then (behind Brian two runs ago) and he's hardly thrown in, but course record commands respect.

4/1

Form: 22154 D BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two solid handicap efforts since making all in 1m maiden at Ffos Las in July; proved himself in the mud when fourth of 18 in Ascot handicap last time and the first and third in that both ran well in the Balmoral back there last weekend; surprising were this 3yo to have reached his limit after only five starts.
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8th

5

(7)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

High Degree

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm), registering a first handicap win; 1m4f seemed to stretch his stamina at Goodwood; this is probably his optimum; merits respect; blinkers now instead of cheekpieces.

7/1

2nd

2

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

High Degree

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) latest start, registering a first handicap win; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected assuming he stays this new trip.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

High Degree

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

0-7 in handicaps and expensive to follow but he's run some big races this season, most recently second of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) behind a well-handicapped winner; wears first-time cheekpieces and can be bang there off the same mark as last time.

10/11

Form: 264345 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-17 since winning the Spring Mile over C&D (soft) in March 2024 but running well in handicaps lately and better than latest Newcastle selling fifth might suggest having met trouble inside the final furlong.
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6th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

16:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Look Back Smiling

10st 0lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Neil Mulholland

All five wins at 6f-1m, the latest at Doncaster in March 2024 off 20lb lower and now on a career-low mark; has dwelt at the start on his last two runs and first-time blinkers worn last time are retained; cannot discount but losing run is offputting.

5/1

3rd

2

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Look Back Smiling

9st 8lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Neil Mulholland

Course winner at 7f who won the Spring Mile on turf in 2024; winless since but there were some flickers of life this summer before he faded at Chepstow 18 days ago; on a handy mark now and he might be more effective back on this track with first-time blinkers replacing cheekpieces.

8/1

6th

2

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Look Back Smiling

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done his winning at trips between 6f and 1m; losing run goes back to March 2024 but, following a spell in the doldrums for previous yard and this one, he's been back in better form of late, doing some good late work on the AW at Kempton (1m) and Wolverhampton (about 1m1f); can be involved with Tom Marquand up for the first time

11/4

Form: 507250 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won at Ayr (1m, soft) in July and second there (1m, soft) last month; again ran well when fifth to Cerulean Bay at Goodwood (1m, good) 13 days ago but only midfield in the Balmoral at Ascot last weekend.
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13th

1

(10)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 2

16:35 Redcar

Theoryofeverything

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Took advantage of a drop into Class 4 company when winning at Ayr (1m, good) in August, but hasn't repeated the form in two attempts since; needs to bounce back in a new combination of headgear.

8/1

5th

5

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

13:20 Ayr

Theoryofeverything

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Took advantage of a drop into Class 4 company when winning over C&D last month; not in the same form at Beverley (1m2f, heavy) three weeks later but he is 4lb lower than when second to Thunder Roar in this race last year; each-way shout.

14/1

7th

1

(9)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 3

13:40 Beverley

Theoryofeverything

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David O’Meara

Off a good mark he wore down a subsequent winner at Ayr (1m, good) and getting back on softer ground is a plus; raised just 3lb and he's on the shortlist; stays this far.

10/1

Form: 315212 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Added to 1m Ayr handicap success in August when landing odds of 1-3 in a four-runner seller at Musselburgh (1m1f, soft) at the beginning of this month but edged out in another seller at Newcastle since and remains 3lb above the mark he defied at Ayr.
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3rd

10

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Empirestateofmind

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Two wins at Ayr (1m, soft/heavy) last month with a near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) in between, and he was a close second when unpenalised at Ayr (7f, heavy) last Thursday; 4lb higher this afternoon but this 8yo remains well treated on his old form and has to be respected.

13/2

1st

2

(2)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:08 Ayr

Empirestateofmind

9st 12lb

J: Jack Callan

T: John & Sean Quinn

Returned to form and capitalised on a reduced mark over C&D (soft) this month before near-miss at Hamilton (1m1f, heavy) two days later; 3lb higher than last time but this in-form 8yo is a leading contender.

11/4

2nd

4

(5)

20th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 1f 35y

Class 5

16:30 Hamilton

Empirestateofmind

9st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Proved resurgent dropped back to Class 5 at Ayr (1m, soft) on Friday, beating Motawaared by 1l, pair clear; likely player under 4lb penalty kept to this level, provided he remains in form.

100/30

10th
12 (11)
Canvas

18/1

Form: 125717 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Front-runner; two C&D wins this summer and went in again in a big field at York (1m, good) under Sam Feilden last month; faded over 1m2f there a fortnight ago but can bounce back returned to shorter; acts on heavy.
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1st

1

(8)

5th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Canvas

9st 13lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Yet to score this season but back in very good form since fitted with cheekpieces, runner-up in big-field handicaps at York (1m) and Doncaster (1m2f) last two runs; up 3lb but he can go very well again in retained headgear.

11/2

2nd

11

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 43y

Class 4

17:20 Doncaster

Canvas

9st 8lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Often front-runner whose three wins last year included two at this track over 1m; below his best over this C&D last month but a good second of 19 in first-time cheekpieces at York (1m, good to soft) five days ago; has form over this trip but others may see it out stronger.

8/1

2nd

16

(8)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Canvas

9st 3lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Scott Dixon

Made all in this last year and he's one to watch in the betting in first-time cheekpieces off an 8lb lower mark; however, following an encouraging reappearance at Newmarket in May he's failed to shine on his three starts since and needs to turn things around.

22/1

11th
13 (13)
Titian

25/1

Form: 414650 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his very best since his 1m2f win at York in June but he's back to only 1lb above that successful mark and is a dual soft-ground scorer.
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7th

4

(8)

25th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

13:58 Haydock

Titian

9st 10lb

J: Olivia Haines

T: Julie Camacho

Recorded the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 15 months ago; now 11lb lower but he's 0-11 since and has been out of sorts this season; has plenty to prove and slow starts have been an issue in three of his last four runs.

9/1

7th

1

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

15:54 Redcar

Titian

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Julie Camacho

Registered the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 15 months ago; now 9lb lower but he's 0-10 since that last success and has been out of sorts this season; has bit to prove and he needs to break much better than last time.

8/1

4th

1

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Carlisle

Titian

11st 5lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Julie Camacho

Registered the most recent of his five wins when taking an amateur riders' race at York (10.5f, good) 14 months ago; now 8lb lower after some disappointing efforts but last time's fourth at Beverley in June could be viewed as a step back in the right direction.

10/1

Form: 802138 D

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Below par on AW when last seen in August but he's 2-2 on going softer than good, latterly a 1m Carlisle handicap (soft) at the expense of the reopposing Look Back Smiling; no surprise were he to resume his progression now back on deep ground.
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12th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Sheriffs Court

9st 2lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Below par on AW when last seen in August but he's 2-2 on going softer than good, latterly a 1m Carlisle handicap (soft) at the expense of the reopposing Look Back Smiling; no surprise were he to resume his progression now back on deep ground.

11/1

3

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:58 Nottingham

Sheriffs Court

9st 10lb

J: Poppy Scott

T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

Resumed winning ways at Carlisle (1m) in July but only eighth of 12 in 1m Kempton handicap 49 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back after a break.

10/1

9/2

Form: 28-111 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Drew a blank in four runs for this yard last year but different story in 2025, making it 3-3 in 1m handicaps when seeing off nine rivals (including Look Back Smiling in third) in amateur riders' event at Ascot (soft) seven weeks ago; should remain very competitive off 3lb higher.
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1st

3

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 208y

Class 4

14:13 Musselburgh

Walsingham

9st 13lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: David O’Meara

Fairly useful 1m handicapper who has a particularly good record at Pontefract, winning three times; respectable third back there on latest start; has the ability to play a big role.

5/2

3rd

2

(5)

17th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 4

16:08 Pontefract

Walsingham

10st 2lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Fifth of 18 in the Golden Mile at Glorious Goodwood (good to firm) and a chance on that effort; following run perhaps came too soon and last time he had to deal with heavy ground; 3-4 at this track, he's a serious player.

6/1

Form: -79506 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her seven outings since, five this season; 1m2f might have stretched her at Newmarket last time but others are still more convincing.
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14th

4

(14)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 10lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her seven outings since, five this season; 1m2f might have stretched her at Newmarket last time but others are still more convincing.

20/1

6th

2

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

13:30 Newmarket

Chic Colombine

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but a long way below that level on her six outings since, four this season; drops in class and runs in her first handicap since September 2023; tried 1m2f once, when tailed off last June; plenty to prove.

14/1

10th

4

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

16:10 Doncaster

Chic Colombine

9st 4lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Went close in Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes at Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) last June but she was a long way below that level on her three outings this season; appears for the first time since June.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £119.10
Straight Forecast £91.46
Tricast £370.90
Trifecta £568.20

Selections

The Times:

Valvano

SPOTLIGHT:

High Degree

The Guardian:

Walsingham

RP RATINGS:

Look Back Smiling

Telegraph:

Chic Colombine

LAMBOURN:

Galeron

POSTDATA:

High Degree

D Express:

High Degree

Daily Mail:

Valvano

Daily Mirror:

Valvano

The Star:

Valvano

Daily Record:

Walsingham

TOPSPEED:

Look Back Smiling