October 25 / 17.30 Doncaster

17.30

Heavy

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  • Class 4
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 052292 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Without a win since May 2024 but runner-up on three of his last four starts (6f/7f, good to soft/heavy) and his turn may well be near.
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18th

10

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years; best effort this year when fifth of eight over 7f at Goodwood (soft) on Sunday, but he'll need more if he's to exploit his reduced mark.

20/1

5th

5

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Wobwobwob

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Losing run stretches back over two years and neither start this year suggests he is ready to exploit his lowly mark; the prospect of slow ground does pique interest though.

14/1

9th

6

(1)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

16:43 Redcar

Wobwobwob

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Six-time winner, notably the 2023 Ayr Silver Cup, but two years have passed since the last victory; retained ability in a mixed 2025 campaign and he should be sharper with a run under his belt; drying ground won't be in his favour here though.

12/1

Form: 769764 CD BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
He's 6lb lower than when winning over C&D (good) in March in a hood, which goes back on today; however, he's gone off the boil more recently and needs to produce more than he's managed on his last few starts.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Stanage

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Won over C&D in March of 2025 off 11lb higher; 0-12 in the meantime and quiet so far this term.

12/1

12th

9

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Stanage

9st 11lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's 9lb lower than when winning at Doncaster last March and may have needed his comeback run there this March, when mid-division; however, his form went the wrong way as last year developed and he needs to get back on track.

14/1

Form: -05826 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Disappointing favourite at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago but her best performances have coincided with her two encounters with slow ground (both good to soft) so this 3yo is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces in view of today's conditions.
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3

(13)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Bright Times Ahead

9st 11lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ralph Beckett

Disappointing favourite at Newmarket (7f, good) three weeks ago but her best performances have coincided with her two encounters with slow ground (both good to soft) so this 3yo is an interesting contender in first-time cheekpieces in view of today's conditions.

6/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Bright Times Ahead

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Ralph Beckett

Won C&D (good to soft) novice on debut last November and bettered her disappointing handicap debut when creditable second in valuable race at Ascot (1m, good to soft) last month; sure to be suited by return to this track; the one to beat.

5/2

2nd

9

(9)

6th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:50 Ascot

Bright Times Ahead

8st 6lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ralph Beckett

Looked promising when justifying favouritism in a Newmarket novice last season (7f, good to soft) but bitterly disappointing thus far this campaign, in a Group 3, a novice and on handicap debut latest.

16/1

10/1

Form: 004414 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner (good/good to firm) who won at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) this month and didn't run badly at Chelmsford (7f, AW) five days later; could be in the mix if the testing ground isn't an issue.
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12th

7

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

16:57 Windsor

Riot

9st 6lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Charlie Wallis

Now 11lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara last autumn but has lost his way; it's a long time since he won on turf and even longer since he ran in a sprint, so he is hard to fancy back from a break.

33/1

8th

2

(4)

3rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Riot

9st 9lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

8lb lower than when successful for David O'Meara over C&D in October, but has lost his way including in five starts for this yard; drops into a Class 6 for the first time in his career, but has plenty to prove; cheekpieces return.

25/1

7th

10

(7)

12th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Riot

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Yet to offer much in four runs for his current yard, just eighth of 11 in 7f Kempton handicap 24 days ago; significantly more is required from this three-time C&D winner.

33/1

Form: 013475

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out.
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5

(10)

25th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:30 Doncaster

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tim Easterby

Second in a division of this last year (soft) and three wins this term; ran okay when fifth of 13 at Beverley last time and not ruled out.

10/1

8

(12)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:08 Beverley

Mysteryofthesands

9st 10lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A dual C&D scorer in the summer; didn't fire in 1m Haydock handicap 17 days ago but no surprise if he bounces back here.

10/1

6

(2)

6th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 37y

Class 4

16:40 Haydock

Mysteryofthesands

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Tim Easterby

Three wins on turf (good/soft) since May and he may well have had a fourth here last month but for meeting trouble; last week's fourth of 13 in a Racing League event at Southwell (1m) shows he's still in form; considered.

15/2

11/1

Form: 855903

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Having dropped down the weights he returned to form when third at Catterick (7f, good) last Saturday; however, soundly beaten on soft ground two starts ago and has something to prove in the conditions; a visor goes on.
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11th

1

(5)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Catalyse

10st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Still to add to his debut win in 14 subsequent outings and it has been tough going so far for this stable; now drops into a Class 6 and a revival wouldn't be out of the question.

10/1

6th

3

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Catalyse

9st 9lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Well down the field on all four starts for Jim Goldie this season (6f-7f), most recently in refitted cheekpieces at Hamilton on Wednesday; stable has more obvious chance with Ashen.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

16:02 Hamilton

Catalyse

9st 8lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Jim Goldie

Won over C&D on his debut when with Richard Fahey (good); hasn't won since and well beaten in three starts for Jim Goldie this time round; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 326957 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All eight runs this season have been at Ayr; has won on heavy ground and is well treated on this year's best form but he's been below par on his last three outings and needs to turn things around.
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13th

18

(18)

6th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:30 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

8st 11lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Gained all four wins over 7f+ and is yet to hit top gear this season but attracted stewards' attention when keeping on for sixth under tender handling over C&D (soft) last month and remains well handicapped; one to keep a close eye on in the betting.

14/1

6th

12

(11)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:23 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Jim Goldie

Four-time winner, all over 7f-1m, but none since May 2024; has run well over C&D in the past and rain won't bother him; beaten favourite in Class 5 events on his last two starts and this is tougher.

7/1

8th

2

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 5

14:51 Hamilton

Kelpie Grey

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

His losing sequence goes back 16 races to May 2024 and his form has gone the wrong way; however, he's dropped to a dangerous mark and ran respectably when fifth of nine over 7f at Ayr a fortnight ago (11-8 favourite), when shaping as though the return to 6f may help; not ruled out.

9/2

Form: 670664 C BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f, good to soft) who was a close fourth of nine off this reduced mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) three weeks ago; however, he needs something extra today and could do with settling better.
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2nd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 4

19:35 Chester

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Took advantage of a lowly mark at Southwell in December and he has flourished since, adding two more AW wins over the winter and going in again at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month; second in two fast-ground handicaps since; should remain competitive but this test will be sharp enough.

5/1

2nd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

17:43 Chepstow

Supreme King

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Gained his third success of the season when winning at Salisbury (6f, soft) last month and he was a good second of ten at Windsor (6f, good to firm) six days ago; steps back up to 7f with solid claims.

11/8

2nd

8

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

18:15 Windsor

Supreme King

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Evans

Gained a third win of the season in 6f Salisbury handicap 18 days ago, just holding on; this reliable sort can make his presence felt again nudged up 2lb.

8/1

Form: 237226 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
0-11 but runner-up in first-time tongue-tie (retained since) at Ascot (7f, soft) last month and did well to finish sixth of 17 there (7f, good to soft) last time having been slowly away; wears first-time blinkers and could have a big part to play.
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1st

1

(13)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Gary & Josh Moore

16-race maiden but he was runner-up three times last season and wasn't beaten far when fifth in new headgear at Kempton (6f, AW) 11 days ago; that was eye-catching from off the pace and he's in the mix back up in trip.

5/1

5th

6

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:53 Kempton (AW)

Dannick

9st 6lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

15-race maiden but he did finish runner-up on three occasions last year (twice on the AW); however, he's been down the field in three starts this year and drops back in trip with a bit to prove; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

9/1

8th

8

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Goodwood

Dannick

8st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Gary & Josh Moore

14-race maiden; no impact in his two runs this year (following a wind operation) and the addition of cheekpieces isn't enough to tempt.

12/1

Form: 022035 C BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
It's a long time since he's won and he was only fifth of nine at Newcastle (7f, AW) four weeks ago, but he's gone close on each of his last three turf starts (1m, soft/good) and he could be bang there now back on grass.
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5th

10

(12)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Lir Speciale

9st 1lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); better form in defeat this year, placed in good C&D handicaps (good ground) in consecutive days last month; has won on fast ground and his connections took this race in 2024; needs serious consideration.

6/1

4th

13

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Lir Speciale

9st 6lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

There's a suspicion he might ideally need slow ground to produce his best form at 7f, especially here, but he began this season in good form (1m/7.5f, good to soft/good) and there was some mitigation when down the field at Newbury on penultimate start (1m, good; denied clear run); went close over C&D (good) on Friday; not ruled out.

10/1

2nd

2

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:50 York

Lir Speciale

10st 0lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Ended his 2025 campaign with a heavy-ground 7f double at Doncaster; started this season with good thirds at Doncaster (22-runner Spring Mile; good to soft) and Chester (7.6f, good) but needs to bounce back from a lesser effort at Newbury last time; any easing of the ground would be in his favour; connections have tasted recent success in this.

11/1

Form: 7-4730 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two-time soft-ground winner (including C&D) who was third of nine at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) in August; however, a lesser run followed at Haydock (7f, good to soft) and she needs to bounce back.
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3rd

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:23 Carlisle

Albeseeingyer

10st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Without a win since summer 2024 but her second at Leicester (7f, good) in April was a good effort and she didn't run badly when sixth from awkward draw at Wetherby (7f, good to firm) this month; 2-3 at this track (both wins over C&D in 2022) and may well be the answer.

13/2

6th

5

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

15:42 Wetherby

Albeseeingyer

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Left low-key seasonal debut behind when second at Leicester (7f, good; well backed) in April; remains on a good mark but was safely held when back at Leicester last month and is drawn wide here.

12/1

Form: 029031

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Returned to form when third here (1m, good) in July before easy win in six-runner Class 6 handicap at Ffos Las (7.3f, heavy); 8lb higher in a better race today but there's still mileage in his mark on his old form and he's unexposed on testing ground in Britain; respected.
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3rd

5

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Ended 2025 in good order and he was a good second over 1m here on his return in January; three heavy defeats have followed and there is likely to be other pace for him to contend with today; drops in class but others appeal more.

16/1

8th

9

(3)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 4lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has had a couple of close calls over C&D this winter but he's lost his way in last two starts and was tailed off at Newcastle (1m) three weeks ago; has something to prove and he needs a major revival.

25/1

12th

11

(2)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Golden Pharaoh

9st 1lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Scott Dixon

Had been in a consistent vein of form but needs to rebound from his disappointing show when favourite at Southwell most recently.

14/1

Form: -95810 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Made all at 40-1 in the Leger Legends race here (1m, good to soft) last month and also effective on heavy ground; however, he enjoyed the run of the race for that win and he's since been well beaten at Pontefract (6f, soft).
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3rd

5

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Broadly inconsistent but his form at Doncaster features a success in last year's Leger Legends race and resurgent effort behind Bella Bisbee in latest start; better off with that rival and due to go back up 1lb in future.

7/2

2nd

10

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 1lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Roy Bowring

Made all in the Leger Legends race here last September (1m, good to soft); yet to shine this season but he's becoming dangerously well treated.

14/1

5th

1

(8)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Shazani

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Roy Bowring

On a handy mark on his 1m/7f form last autumn but hasn't been shaping this spring as though he's about to return to winning ways.

11/1

Form: 314122 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Second in a division of this last year (soft) and runner-up on both starts (1m/7f, soft/heavy) since winning at Thirsk (7f, soft) last month; the testing conditions are right up his street and he's a major player.
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12th

12

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:12 Thirsk

Ey Up Its Jazz

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Added two more wins in 2025, at 1m (good to soft) and on this track (7f, soft; made all); back on his last winning mark but this year's efforts lag behind what will be needed today.

25/1

8th

8

(2)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:33 Newcastle (AW)

Ey Up Its Jazz

8st 9lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Realistically weighted on his best efforts last year and his second run in March was better than the first; however, his AW exploits are unconvincing.

14/1

6th

4

(13)

29th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:47 Doncaster

Ey Up Its Jazz

11st 1lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

1m on good to soft ground no problem and he is feasibly weighted on his best efforts last year; should be sharper with his recent return to action under his belt and he has the assistance of a leading amateur in the saddle; one for the shortlist.

12/1

Form: 634803 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
His form has been mixed this year but he took a step back in the right direction when third of seven at Chelmsford (7f, AW) recently and is 3lb lower than when winning a division of this last year (soft); not ruled out.
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3rd

9

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Onemorenomore

8st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

He's not consistent but he won over C&D last November and ran really well when second of 18 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago; major player if he's once more on song.

7/2

2nd

10

(16)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Onemorenomore

9st 6lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Philip McBride

Has gained all wins at shorter, including three times off higher marks at Doncaster; however, not disgraced over 8.5f last time and enters calculations back here.

8/1

3rd

3

(8)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Onemorenomore

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Philip McBride

Should be making a big impact at this level and he is 1lb lower than for his Southwell win (7f) in November; still to convince he wants this far though.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta £67.40
Straight Forecast £42.39
Tricast £539.71
Trifecta £918.80

Selections

Telegraph:

Golden Pharaoh

TOPSPEED:

Lir Speciale

SPOTLIGHT:

Bright Times Ahead

RP RATINGS:

Onemorenomore

The Star:

Catalyse

D Express:

Mysteryofthesands

The Guardian:

Supreme King

Daily Mail:

Bright Times Ahead

The Sun:

Golden Pharaoh

Daily Record:

Golden Pharaoh

The Times:

Onemorenomore

POSTDATA:

Lir Speciale

Daily Mirror:

Lir Speciale