June 06 / 16.25 Doncaster

16.25

Good To Firm

Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £9630.56
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.90
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5185-3 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Turf maiden winner who won two AW handicaps last autumn; his last success was off 7lb lower but he reappeared with a good third at Newmarket (7f, good) last month and he's still lightly raced on turf; in the mix.
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8th

2

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Made it four wins from his last ten starts when scoring at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) recently; on a lofty mark under a 6lb penalty and it remains to be seen if he's just as good over 1m, but there can be optimism in that regard and he's clearly progressive; has run well on soft/good to soft.

25/1

1st

1

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket (July)

Arctic Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Has developed into a useful 7f handicapper; excusable effort at Royal Ascot is flanked by good performances, namely a ready success at Doncaster and sixth-place finish in the International at Ascot; still on career-high mark but can't be dismissed.

5/1

6th

5

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Arctic Dawn

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

5yo who produced a career-best performance with authoritative win at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month; following a 9lb rise he was well beaten over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting 12 days later, finishing fourth of six in the unfavoured far-side group, but he's not written off.

40/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 01-026 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner (7f, good) who won on AW at Newcastle in December, but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 11l when sixth at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last month; has bit to prove again after that and he's still 6lb higher than for his last win; regular hood is removed.
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2nd

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Apotheosis

9st 6lb

J: William Buick

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Dual turf winner (7f, good) who won on AW at Newcastle in December, but he's not easy to predict and was beaten 11l when sixth at Lingfield (7.6f, good to firm) last month; has bit to prove again after that and he's still 6lb higher than for his last win; regular hood is removed.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 135y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield

Apotheosis

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Defied penalty in 3yo novice here (good) in 2024; back from a 145-day break and wind surgery when landing Class 2 at Newcastle (also 7f, AW) in December and beaten a neck at Abu Dhabi (1m, good) in March; career-high mark but still considered.

6/1

16th

5

(16)

21st Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Apotheosis

9st 12lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Confined to 7f for all his runs and the winner of two novices on good ground; didn't get the best of runs when a 3l third at Goodwood two runs back and then raced freely with no cover at Doncaster; retains potential and probably quick enough for 6f.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 860-26 CD BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
His last two wins have been over C&D and latest was in this race last year; flopped when favourite at this track last month but he finished runner-up in a big field here (6f, good to soft) on his reappearance in March; looks interesting if he can recapture that form and it would be a bonus if rain arrives.
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5th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

18:45 Doncaster

Akkadian Thunder

10st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

In good form last June, winning off this mark over C&D (good) before an excellent second at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm); some fair efforts this season and on a good mark now; not out of it.

4/1

6th

7

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Akkadian Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Beaten on his last 14 starts and he's been expensive to follow in that time, but he was denied a clear run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last month and again ran well when fifth of 19 at York (7f, good) last time; could be thereabouts.

11/2

20/1

Form: 221-04

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won a Newcastle maiden (6f, AW) in November and was a creditable fourth of 22 at York (7f, good) last month, in just his second handicap; that was his first attempt at this trip and has each-way claims if he can build on that; cheekpieces added.
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1st

3

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

20:38 Haydock

Montezin

9st 8lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Lightly raced 4yo who has run some encouraging races in handicaps this year; made good headway before run petered out when fifth of 15 at York (1m, good to firm) a fortnight ago and he could benefit from today's drop back in trip and grade; possible player.

9/1

5th

11

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

15:05 York

Montezin

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Lightly raced 4yo; hasn't had the rub of the green of late, repeatedly denied a run when stepped up to 1m at Newcastle four weeks ago; respected.

12/1

8th

6

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 4

18:18 Newcastle (AW)

Montezin

9st 12lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Won 6f maiden here last November and this lightly raced 4yo has got closer to the target with each of his three turf handicap runs, keeping on for fourth at Doncaster (7f) last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained); the return to Newcastle could be a plus and the step up to 1m is worth a go.

8/1

Form: /86-30 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Versatile sort who has won four times at up to 1m but his last success was in August 2024; reappeared with a close third off 2lb higher at Redcar (1m, good to firm) in April but he's not easy to predict and was tailed off at Thirsk three weeks ago; yard also runs Akkadian Thunder.
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8th

10

(10)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

New Image

9st 5lb

J: David Probert

T: Michael Herrington

2-2 here (5f/7f), but remains unexposed on the AW after just four outings; not at his best on turf lately, but the return here makes him worth a second look on stable debut (same owners).

12/1

5th

6

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 3

15:34 Haydock

New Image

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: David O’Meara

Reappeared with close third at Redcar in April but hasn't built on it, including last of 15 at Thirsk last weekend; hopes are pinned on a first-time visor having a revitalising effect with Oisin Murphy taking the reins.

10/1

15th

9

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

New Image

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Won four times in 2024; just two runs last year and reappeared this April with close third at Redcar; down to a dangerous mark but he hasn't really shone on his last four starts and has to turn things around.

10/1

5/1

Form: 5342-0 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

7/1

Form: 204354 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.
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3

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Eminency

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Stuart Williams

Four wins from 37 starts, the most recent at Chelmsford (7f, AW) in December; got behind early at Southwell last time after short of room leaving the stalls but then kept on into seventh; each-way contender with refitted cheekpieces replacing regular hood.

8/1

7th

2

(9)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Eminency

10st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Seen much more often on turf than the AW but he did win on sand at Chelmsford (7f) last December and has since shown useful course form over 6f and 7f; down the field at Doncaster most recently but would have a squeak if back to his C&D form in March.

10/1

7th

10

(9)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Eminency

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Stuart Williams

Kept fairly busy in the last 12 months and he supplemented a 6f Windsor win (good) in September by scoring over 7f at Yarmouth (good to soft) in October and at Chelmsford (AW) in December; has held his form with some solid efforts this spring and he could make a serious impact if this sets up for his closing style.

7/1

13/2

Form: 4/301- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Useful juvenile who ended his 3yo campaign with a win in a Newcastle handicap (7f, AW) in October; been gelded and left Andrew Balding for 150,000gns since; remains feasibly treated off only 3lb higher than last time and he needs a close look on return for new yard.
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3rd

16

(14)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Spell Master

8st 7lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Oli Rix

Close third at Newmarket (good) in June when upped to 1m on his second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup here (10.2f, good to firm) last month; denied a clear run when mid-division at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f, good to firm) last time; the return to 1m could be ideal; ran well on soft early in career; chance.

25/1

7th

7

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Spell Master

9st 9lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Oli Rix

Close third at Newmarket (good) in June on his first crack at 1m and second start for this yard, and he made good headway before his run petered out in the John Smith's Cup at York (10.2f, good to firm), finishing sixth of 22; has won here and today's drop back in trip/grade could prove ideal.

7/1

6th

16

(15)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Spell Master

8st 10lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Oli Rix

Two-time 7f winner who returned to form on his second start for this yard with a close third at Newmarket (1m, good) three weeks ago, when he raced alone on the near-side rail; however, he's up in grade today and untested at the trip, and he's not bred for this distance.

50/1

Form: 1312-0 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, including a win here (6.5f) in September and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f); returned after wind surgery with a low-key effort at York last month but he may have need that run and has claims if he can get back near best; acts on most ground and four of his six wins have been at 7f.
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9th

18

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Desert Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.

50/1

9th

2

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Desert Falcon

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, including a win here (6.5f) in September and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f); returned after wind surgery with a low-key effort at York last month but he may have need that run and has claims if he can get back near best; acts on most ground and four of his six wins have been at 7f.

6/1

14th

8

(14)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 York

Desert Falcon

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, finishing second at Thirsk (7f, good to firm) on his reappearance and beaten just a neck in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft) when last seen; has had wind surgery since; no surprise if he makes a bold bid on this return.

16/1

10/1

Form: 3117- D

Last run: 245 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 4yo; won a Redcar maiden (7f, good to firm) and a Newcastle novice (7f, AW) towards the end of last summer but he was well held on handicap at Newcastle in October; still has potential but this is competitive on his return and he needs to find more progress.
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13th

11

(8)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Monsieur Bondy

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Lightly raced 4yo who won two 7f novices last August/September; dropping down the weights and a market check is advised but he's been down the field at Doncaster on his three starts this season (7f, good to firm).

66/1

8th

3

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Won two 7f novices last year; no better than seventh in three handicaps and needs to step up.

20/1

10th

10

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Monsieur Bondy

9st 5lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Landed a pair of 7f novices at Redcar and Newcastle last summer but he's failed to kick on sent handicapping, beating one on his seasonal return over C&D two weeks ago; needs to take a big step forward.

20/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 793-50 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won novice events at Kempton (7f, AW) and over C&D (good) for Roger Varian last summer but has mixed record in handicaps since; made a promising stable debut when fifth at Haydock in April but he was a long way below that form in another Class 2 event at Ascot last month; now drops back in grade but regular hood is removed and he comes with risks attached.
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12th

5

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Khafiz

8st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Roger Fell

Won twice in novice company (7f) for Roger Varian; yet to win a handicap but he has run two sound races (1m and 7f) for his new stable; returns to 6f for the first time since his debut and he should have enough pace to cope.

10/1

4th

6

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

Khafiz

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Yet to win a handicap but he is easing down the weights and his stable debut at York (1m, good to firm) was encouraging; well drawn back at 7f and he's one to consider.

10/1

4th

8

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Khafiz

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Roger Fell

Following an encouraging reappearance fifth at Haydock in April he was beaten a long way on his final two starts for Ed Bethell; however, he's well treated on last season's form and perhaps he'll have been revived by a change of scenery; market check advised on stable debut.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £45.10
Straight Forecast £26.77
Tricast £115.06
Trifecta £310.10

Selections

NEWMARKET:

Spell Master

SPOTLIGHT:

Akkadian Thunder

TOPSPEED:

Khafiz

LAMBOURN:

Arctic Dawn

Telegraph:

Apotheosis

Daily Record:

Billyjoh

The Times:

Spell Master

The Guardian:

Spell Master

The Sun:

Spell Master

POSTDATA:

Khafiz

Daily Mirror:

Khafiz

D Express:

Arctic Dawn

RP RATINGS:

Akkadian Thunder

Daily Mail:

Akkadian Thunder

The Star:

Akkadian Thunder