October 25 / 17.30 Doncaster

17.30

Heavy

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  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 15 runners
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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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8th

6

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:13 Ripon

Wobwobwob

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Without a victory since 2024 and he was retried in a visor when beating one in 6f Hamilton handicap 11 days ago; blinkers and tongue-strap are fitted here.

25/1

9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:45 Hamilton

Wobwobwob

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Well handicapped on his old form but last win was over two years ago and he's been out of sorts this season; this drop back in trip is no problem but he needs a major revival; visor reapplied.

25/1

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

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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7th

4

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Kelpie Grey

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Hat-trick of wins in 2024 (7f/1m); not scored since, and mainly out of form this year; handles these conditions and really well treated at present, but needs to bounce back.

7/1

11th

4

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 13lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual C&D winner but his last success was in May 2024 and he's not finished closer than fifth in his seven runs this season; needs to find more back up in trip.

15/2

8th

4

(6)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Kelpie Grey

9st 11lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Winless since 7f success here in May 2024 and has yet to find his true form this year (beaten favourite three times; behind Mr Cool here last time) but he ran well on occasions in better 6f races than this in 2025 and won't mind what the weather does; quite well treated now and a revival could be imminent.

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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6th

1

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

17:00 Windsor

Supreme King

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Evans

Likeably consistent this season and last week's fifth at Chester was no backward step, as he was close up despite being dropped in from a bad draw; usually ridden handier; never won off a mark this high but respected; goes on all ground.

4/1

5th

14

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Supreme King

9st 1lb

J: J F Egan

T: David Evans

Series of good runs this year, most recently a dominant success at Salisbury (6f, good to firm) ten days ago; that wasn't far off his very best and he's one to consider up 4lb.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:00 Salisbury

Supreme King

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David Evans

Won a Class 5 over C&D (soft) in June and followed that with three runner-up finishes; beaten favourite at Goodwood a fortnight ago but he was racing away from the main action and shaped as though still in top form; Oisin Murphy retains the ride; solid claims.

11/4

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

2

(3)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 13lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Course winner over 7f three starts back off 9lb lower; went close at Southwell (7f, AW) when ridden by Jude Fernandes next time but blew his chance by hanging right over this C&D three days ago; visor is removed and he needs to bounce back.

4/1

5th

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield (AW)

Dannick

9st 8lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Took advantage of a career-low mark when scoring here (7f) last month; a shade unlucky when beaten a short head at Southwell (7f, AW) since and should not be far away.

7/4

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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8th

16

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

First reserve; only 7s when beaten 8l behind Orandi over 1m here on Tuesday, weakening up the hill; good record over this trip, though, and ground-versatile, so not one to dismiss.

7th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); useful form in defeat this year, in the frame in competitive York handicaps (good ground) on consecutive days last month; another good run when fifth of 17 on quick going at the same venue last time; ground-versatile, trip a worry.

14/1

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

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

4

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:47 Newmarket (July)

Albeseeingyer

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Losing run is mounting up but she ran respectably at Carlisle most recently; form over C&D comprises a ready win (off 2lb higher) in this contest two years ago and creditable third (off 7lb higher) last August; good chance back here.

5/1

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

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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1st

9

(2)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Shazani

9st 4lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Roy Bowring

Made all and held on in tenacious fashion at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) 12 days ago; handily drawn but he faces competition for the lead on what is only the second 5f start of his career.

9/2

1st

4

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Shazani

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: Roy Bowring

Won the Legends Classified Stakes here (1m; 40-1) last September; knocking on the door over 7f here (23) in recent times; competitively weighted from an unchanged mark, and a danger to all if allowed uncontested lead back at 6f.

4/1

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

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

+o+e Accumulators

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