May 02 / 20.02 Doncaster

20.02

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5485-3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage 4yo who shaped well on his return from eight months off when third of 11 in 7f AW Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; holds very good claims off an unchanged mark for yard among the winners.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 143y

Class 4

16:10 Doncaster

Zubaru

10st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Has progressed really well this season and notched a third success over 6f here in June; posted a good fifth of ten in 6f handicap at Newmarket (form franked) last month so must enter calculations.

4/1

5th

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Zubaru

10st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Won two in a row in May (7f, good to firm) and he returned to winning ways when back down in trip at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) eight days ago; this progressive 4yo could take a 4lb rise in his stride.

7/2

1st

3

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

11:15 Doncaster

Zubaru

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Progressive over 7f this term until latest start when admittedly not disgraced; won well at Doncaster to initiate a May double and he looks a possible danger if coping with the return to 6f.

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6-4244 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
On a losing sequence but he arrives in decent nick, finishing fourth of six in 7f Kempton handicap 33 days ago; possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:10 Nottingham

Straight A

10st 1lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Three-time Tapeta winner who's been expensive to follow in recent times; ridden more prominently than usual when below par last time but there have been too many near-misses for comfort.

6/1

4th

5

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 5lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Michael Appleby

Runner-up twice in May (C&D on good to firm first occasion); caught too far back when fourth over 1m here last time; likely still in good form but needs things to drop right the way he's ridden.

8/1

4th

2

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Straight A

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Runner-up here (7f, good to firm) in May then went very close at Redcar (1m, good); couldn't get into it after a slow start at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) last time but still ran pretty well and he might not be far away.

10/1

33/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 6366-9

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who failed to beat a rival in 6f Leicester handicap on her reappearance last month; hard to warm to.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Magic Music

9st 2lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Steph Hollinshead

Third at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) in May and won there (7f, good to firm) in June; soundly beaten sixth of seven there (7f, good to firm) last time; this lightly raced 4yo is not written off but needs to bounce back.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

11:45 Doncaster

Magic Music

9st 5lb

J: Luke Catton

T: Steph Hollinshead

Has performed well over C&D (good to firm) in last two starts, finishing third then opening her account; this low-mileage 4yo may well improve further; respected kept to same scenario.

7/2

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 223-88 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 in good form on the AW but this veteran failed to fire in a pair of 6f Newcastle handicaps at the start of the year; needs to bounce back after a break.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

19:15 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Fionn McSharry

Only turf win was at Yarmouth on his debut in 2019 (6f, good to firm); best runs this season have been over 6f/7f here, including last time when 2.5l fourth over 6f; each-way chance.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 6

16:20 Doncaster

Maxi Boy

10st 2lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Fionn McSharry

Regressive since returning from almost a year off and has struggled in a couple of runs back on turf (said to have been restless in the stalls last time); this is easier than he's used to, dropping back from 7f, but he has it to prove now.

10/1

11th

11

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 4

13:30 Chester

Maxi Boy

10st 4lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Fionn McSharry

Winless since 2024 but he took a step back in the right direction with fourth of ten in 7f Doncaster handicap last month; needs considering off a 2lb lower mark with Eireann Cagney up.

11/1

Form: -06472

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer in first half of 2025 who was back on track when runner-up in 7f Kempton handicap in March; needs to back it up now returned to turf.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Mr Cool

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Charlie Johnston

Had a busy year but holding his form well and won by the skin of his teeth at Redcar ten days ago (6f, good); hasn't raced over this sharp a trip since the beginning of his career.

3/1

1st

6

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

19:00 Redcar

Mr Cool

9st 7lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Charlie Johnston

Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (6f) in July and backed it up with a solid third of 13 in another 6f handicap there two weeks ago; enters calculations again.

5/1

3rd

1

(8)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Ayr

Mr Cool

10st 3lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Charlie Johnston

All turf runs on good or quicker ground; has had a busy year with some mixed results but he's taken a healthy drop in the weights and nearly nicked a Carlisle race in July; returned to that level when imposing himself on a C&D race 12 days ago and, back up 4lb, should have a big say.

3/1

Form: 657-92

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
It's now 13 starts since his last success but he was back on track when finishing second in 6f Pontefract handicap 11 days ago; well in the mix eased 1lb.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Valentine Catcher

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No threat to the easy winner but his staying-on second at Carlisle three weeks ago was still a fair effort; conditions shouldn't be an issue but others appeal more for win purposes.

8/1

2nd

9

(7)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

16:15 Carlisle

Valentine Catcher

9st 3lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Tim Easterby

Placed twice off higher marks this spring, latterly when third over nearly 7f here (good) in May; safely held twice since, though, (7f/1m) and reverts to sprinting with a bit to prove.

33/1

7th

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Valentine Catcher

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Soundly beaten at Redcar (7f, good) a fortnight ago, so his losing run continues, but he was in good heart previously and kept on well when making the frame at Ayr (7f, good to firm) and Carlisle (7f, good); this first crack at 1m is worth a go and he's not ruled out each-way.

33/1

Form: 67-911 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Veteran who has been back in fine form of late, landing a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick; up another 3lb but he's not taken lightly in his current mood.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:45 Catterick

Evocative Spark

10st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: John David Riches

Three course wins in the first half of the year, the latest (6f, good) off a 3lb lower mark; his form has dipped on his last two starts but a revival wouldn't be a great surprise.

8/1

7th

7

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Evocative Spark

9st 6lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: John David Riches

Three wins at Catterick this spring (7f/6f, good); reportedly never travelling when below par there at the end of May and has had a break since; runner-up here in 2024 on sole previous Haydock visit; not ruled out.

10/1

Form: 20026- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Without a win since 2022 but she has gone well fresh so can't be totally dismissed on her seasonal return; yard also runs Lumenbourg.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record of 1-21, the win in September 2022; fair fourth over 7f at Redcar two runs back, but not so good there next time (1m); others preferred.

14/1

8th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Gained sole success in 2022 but her record over 7f at Redcar features two short-head defeats last term and a respectable fourth in latest outing; in the mix, provided she's as effective back at 1m.

7/1

4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

9th
5 (6)
Chifa

16/1

Form: -19076 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:40 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 0lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Ed de Giles

Won twice at Wolverhampton over the winter (7f); well beaten over C&D on his return to turf six weeks ago; something to prove after that.

25/1

9th

5

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

20:02 Doncaster

Chifa

9st 7lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Ed de Giles

Dual 7f Wolverhampton winner over the winter; not discredited, given he was set a lot to do, when sixth of 11 in 7f Lingfield handicap 18 days ago; considered from an easing mark.

16/1

6th

4

(3)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

19:30 Lingfield (AW)

Chifa

9st 8lb

J: William Cox

T: Ed de Giles

Kickstarted 2026 with success at Wolverhampton (7f) in January and got back on track when seventh of 12 in another 7f handicap there two weeks ago given he was impeded early in the straight.

16/1

10/1

Form: 33238- CD BF

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D last July and in good form after until finishing only eighth in 7f Redcar handicap on his final run; this reliable sort can't be discounted despite a six-month absence.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Lumenbourg

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Julie Camacho

Gained his first 6f success when making all in an amateur riders' event at Carlisle in June; not so good since but this return to a Class 6 will be in his favour.

7/1

5th

7

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:15 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Julie Camacho

Opened this year's account when making all in amateur riders' race at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last month; creditable fourth over 6f here next time but below par back at Carlisle 19 days ago; former C&D winner but has yet to defy a mark this high.

8/1

6th

4

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Lumenbourg

10st 7lb

J: Miss Amy Collier

T: Julie Camacho

Four-time winner who acts on most surfaces and was very consistent on turf (6f/7f) last term; opened this year's account when making all in amateur riders' race over C&D (good to soft) under Amy Collier last month; not far off that form when fourth off this mark a fortnight ago; should be thereabouts.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £23.00
Straight Forecast £21.65
Tricast £374.50
Trifecta £666.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Evocative Spark

SPOTLIGHT:

Zubaru

TOPSPEED:

Mr Cool

Daily Mail:

Straight A

The Star:

Valentine Catcher

POSTDATA:

Zubaru

NEWMARKET:

Zubaru

Telegraph:

Zubaru

D Express:

Zubaru

The Times:

Evocative Spark

The Guardian:

Evocative Spark

Daily Mirror:

Evocative Spark

The Sun:

Evocative Spark

Daily Record:

Evocative Spark