May 16 / 19.40 Doncaster

19.40

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  • Prize money: £4710.6
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 535-6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Didn't go on last season and was gelded; only beat one home on his C&D comeback three weeks ago but shaped well for a long way and is entitled to have come on for that; worth a second look down 2lb.
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3rd

4

(6)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 5

17:20 Hamilton

Tarmonbarry Kid

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Off the mark on second handicap start when landing moderately-run race at Doncaster last time (1m, good to soft; form fair); stiffer task off this 6lb higher mark but may well progress further.

3/1

1st

5

(4)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Tarmonbarry Kid

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Didn't go on last season and was gelded; only beat one home on his C&D comeback three weeks ago but shaped well for a long way and is entitled to have come on for that; worth a second look down 2lb.

12/1

6th

6

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

15:25 Doncaster

Tarmonbarry Kid

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Promising debut at Chester last July (7f, good; form worked out); no progress in two 7f runs at Newcastle afterwards but he has been gelded prior to his handicap/seasonal debut and stepping up to 1m should suit; one to be interested in.

10/1

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33/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 0-48

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hasn't achieved much in three runs at big prices; pulled hard upped to 1m2f last time, having appeared flattered at Thirsk, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.
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6th

2

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

16:05 Nottingham

Mayflower Billy

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Jessica Macey

Second on handicap debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in May and subsequent fifth at Newbury (1m, good to soft) came in a race that suited those ridden more patiently; has shown promise on good going; not ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:55 Newbury

Mayflower Billy

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Best qualifying run over 1m and he found only one too good at Doncaster when back at that trip (good to soft) on handicap debut in May; up 4lb against unexposed rivals so improvement likely to be needed but conditions may be less of a problem for him than some.

12/1

2nd

3

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Mayflower Billy

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Jessica Macey

Hasn't achieved much in three runs at big prices; pulled hard upped to 1m2f last time, having appeared flattered at Thirsk, and it's easy enough to look elsewhere.

33/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 58-61 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Needed the experience in two runs for Dermot Weld last summer before changing hands for 20,000euros; started odds-on for his handicap debut eight days ago, when winning easily from the front, and holds obvious claims despite an 8lb rise.
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2nd

5

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:30 Catterick

Masaban

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Easy winner off a 9lb lower mark on handicap debut at Ripon in May (1m, good); creditable third at Doncaster next time (1m, good to soft) but connections blamed the faster ground when well below his best last time at Pontefract (1m, good); today's sharp 7f on fast ground unlikely to suit.

11/2

5th

6

(2)

21st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

16:35 Pontefract

Masaban

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Edward Bethell

Ex-Dermot Weld; 8-11 for his handicap debut in seven-runner race at Ripon (1m, good) last month and won easily from the front; 8lb higher when respectable third of 14 at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) eight days later, having chased the leaders, and needs to resume improvement with another 2lb rise today; he's had just five races, so it may be possible.

13/8

3rd

1

(1)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Masaban

9st 12lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Edward Bethell

Needed the experience in two runs for Dermot Weld last summer before changing hands for 20,000euros; started odds-on for his handicap debut eight days ago, when winning easily from the front, and holds obvious claims despite an 8lb rise.

9/4

5/1

Form: 057-3 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Started a short price on his comeback/handicap debut late last month, having been gelded, when getting involved in a dual up front and cracking late; trainer going well of late and this one's evidently felt capable off this mark.
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1st

8

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

20:40 Epsom

Ice Cube

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Richard Spencer

Eight-race maiden who made the running on first three starts this term but switched to trying to come from the rear when hooded on both since; Newmarket latest (7f, good to firm; 40-1) was a positive performance as he seemed to be gathering momentum in the closing stages and was beaten just 2l in sixth of 11; dropped 2lb today and everything may well click into place soon.

5/2

6th

11

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

Ice Cube

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

It's possible that 7f on fast ground will represent his ideal conditions, and he's not had that combination in any of his four handicap starts this season; goes back up in trip today but from 2lb out of the handicap and others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

5th

8

(5)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

11:45 Newmarket (July)

Ice Cube

8st 4lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Beaten in three handicaps at a lower level this year, including when the warm favourite for his seasonal return (1m, good to firm); sprinting looks worth exploring but he will need a clear personal best to take this.

10/1

Form: 4-45

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Signs of ability in three runs to date and starts handicap life at a sensible level; room for improvement at the stalls and she'll want to settle better than in the past from a wide stall but is one to consider.
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6th

9

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Crimson Sunset

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Signs of ability in three runs to date and starts handicap life at a sensible level; room for improvement at the stalls and she'll want to settle better than in the past from a wide stall but is one to consider.

6/1

5th

10

(6)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:55 Goodwood

Crimson Sunset

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Marcus Tregoning

Left her Salisbury debut form behind when a promising fourth on her reappearance at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month; could continue to improve with experience but she needs another major step forward at this new trip.

10/1

4th

5

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Crimson Sunset

9st 0lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Marcus Tregoning

Sprint pedigree; expectations were non-existent for Salisbury debut (7f; 80-1) in October but she did show a glimmer of ability in a remote fourth; can do better as a 3yo but perhaps not today.

14/1

Form: 7-57

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Ran well below market expectations on her AW comeback and again well held from another wide stall last time (overraced in first-time blinkers); powerful yard in top gear now after a quiet early spring and she starts handicap life at a lowly level.
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4th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

20:30 Nottingham

Palace Artois

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: William Haggas

Beaten 7l or more in all five runs including two 1m handicaps (good to soft/good to firm); needs improvement at this new trip but she's in top hands and her dam was a Group 1 winner, so things could click at some point.

6/1

6th

6

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

20:50 Windsor

Palace Artois

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

No impact on first three starts and soundly beaten when seventh of 14 at 15-2 on last month's handicap debut at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); improvement needed but she's in top hands and her dam was a Group 1 winner, so things could click at some point; first-time cheekpieces replace blinkers.

9/1

7th

12

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Palace Artois

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: William Haggas

Ran well below market expectations on her AW comeback and again well held from another wide stall last time (overraced in first-time blinkers); powerful yard in top gear now after a quiet early spring and she starts handicap life at a lowly level.

7/1

16/1

Form: 6902-

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Finished some way off a couple of well-handicapped rivals on his nursery debut (Tapeta, later placed second) for Jack Morland when last seen five months ago; will have to improve on that if he's to overcome a wide draw for his new yard.
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2

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

New Objective

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Trained as 2yo by Jack Morland and showed some ability but well beaten from a wide draw on the round 1m at Doncaster on seasonal/yard debut three weeks ago; 40-1 that day and his pedigree gives more hope for this trip.

16/1

9th

13

(15)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

New Objective

9st 1lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin Frost

Finished some way off a couple of well-handicapped rivals on his nursery debut (Tapeta, later placed second) for Jack Morland when last seen five months ago; will have to improve on that if he's to overcome a wide draw for his new yard.

16/1

10th

4

(6)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Chelmsford (AW)

New Objective

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jack Morland

Some late headway into sixth on last month's Wolverhampton debut (7f, AW; Afton Down seventh but shaped better); no improvement for stepping up to a mile at Brighton three weeks ago and now drops to another new trip.

14/1

Form: 960-

Last run: 177 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to a few fair winners; has been gelded and goes in first-time headgear on his handicap debut; didn't offer much in three runs last backend but is worth tracking in the market for a trainer who won this in 2024 (only 2-63 here all told though).
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3rd

8

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 23y

Class 6

12:00 Yarmouth

Raise The Stakes

8st 11lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

0-6 but he found improvement upped to 1m2f when runner-up in a classified event at Lingfield (good; first-time visor) last week; that was behind a rival who was completing a four-timer and he's a big player if he can build on that.

2/1

2nd

12

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Lingfield

Raise The Stakes

8st 11lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: William Knight

Beaten a long way in five starts over 7f/1m on turf/AW; first-time visor replaces cheekpieces; needs to take a big step forward on this step up in trip.

16/1

9th

11

(1)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Raise The Stakes

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: William Knight

Beaten a long way in four starts over 7f/1m on turf/AW, with being gelded and new cheekpieces making little difference last time; drops in grade, but still needs to take a big step forward.

12/1

25/1

Form: 0556-5

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Drawn away from the action on his nursery debut last backend and pulled hard upped to 1m2f on his comeback; likely he's capable of better but he was well held each time and is more exposed than some.
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5th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

15:30 Nottingham

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

He's raced four times this season and has suffered heavy defeats on three occasions, but two starts ago he easily made all at Catterick (1m4f, good to firm) and it might be dangerous to write him off.

12/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 5

17:08 Sandown

Red Rifle

9st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Grant Tuer

Left his first three handicap efforts behind when making all with ease over 1m4f at Catterick (good to firm) 13 days ago, proving well suited by the significant step up in trip; an extra 2f ought to be within range on that evidence, although this is a much stiffer track.

8/1

1st

2

(1)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

17:17 Catterick

Red Rifle

9st 8lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Unplaced in six starts and has been well beaten in all three handicaps; slipping to a more workable mark but has plenty to prove at present, not least over this longer trip.

16/1

Form: 5-8256

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
This maiden is more exposed than some and not convincing on the stamina front in a couple of tries over 1m; also needs to improve on recent AW efforts.
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12th

2

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Irish Incentive

9st 9lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Gay Kelleway

This maiden is more exposed than some and not convincing on the stamina front in a couple of tries over 1m; also needs to improve on recent AW efforts.

33/1

6th

10

(4)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Irish Incentive

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Went close in a novice over C&D last month before finishing fifth at Kempton over 1m 17 days ago, not picking up as well as might have been expected early in the straight; the drop back in trip should suit and she has cheekpieces added.

12/1

5th

6

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

14:20 Kempton (AW)

Irish Incentive

9st 1lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Has shown ability in two of her three starts, the latest when beaten a head into second of five at Southwell (7f, Tapeta) 16 days ago; will probably need to improve again if she to win this, though; stable also runs Miss Mambo.

6/1

100/1

Form: 50-007

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.
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9th

9

(5)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Wetherby

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Modest efforts so far; tried over 1m2f for the first time but hard to fancy.

33/1

13th

16

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Princess Coco

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.

100/1

7th

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Half-sister to numerous winners but she's not shown much and was a long way behind two of today's rivals on handicap debut at Redcar last month; opposable.

40/1

50/1

Form: 34-910 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this.
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10th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Smartanck

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Recorded his second success, at Newcastle (1m, AW) in March off this mark, but has been beaten 43l, 58l and 27l since; first-time blinkers need to have a significant impact.

50/1

12th

6

(4)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Smartanck

9st 8lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

50-1 winner over 1m here (first start since wind surgery) in March; has failed to beat a rival in two subsequent starts, tailed off (beaten 58l) at Doncaster six weeks ago; difficult to know what to expect.

33/1

14th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Smartanck

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Dual Tapeta winner, including at 50-1 in March on his first start since wind surgery; tailed off on turf at the same price early last month, since when he's been gelded; a shock to see him take this.

50/1

Form: 365

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 82-44

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 549

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £371.10
Straight Forecast £304.26
Tricast £553.89
Trifecta £1125.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Masaban

POSTDATA:

Ice Cube

The Guardian:

Crimson Sunset

Daily Mail:

Raise The Stakes

Telegraph:

Palace Artois

RP RATINGS:

Masaban

D Express:

Masaban

Daily Mirror:

Masaban

The Sun:

Crimson Sunset

The Star:

Crimson Sunset

NEWMARKET:

Ice Cube

The Times:

Ice Cube

Daily Record:

Ice Cube