June 20 / 20.00 Doncaster

20.00

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 6f 2y
  • Class 5
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 27-875 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A four-time winner in 2025 (including over C&D) and he comes here on the back of an encouraging fifth of 11 in 6f Thirsk handicap four days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Pontefract

Sugar Baby

9st 0lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Peter Niven

5f and 6f winner, most recently in a 0-70 at Doncaster (good to firm) on his penultimate start; found out from this mark and in this grade in a big field at York latest; more needed.

20/1

19th

17

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

19:15 York

Sugar Baby

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Peter Niven

Landed the ninth win of his career when keeping on well in a Class 5 at Doncaster (6f, good to firm) five weeks ago; 4lb higher mark in a stronger race could find him out.

16/1

1st

3

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Sugar Baby

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Peter Niven

A four-time winner in 2025 (including over C&D) and he comes here on the back of an encouraging fifth of 11 in 6f Thirsk handicap four days ago; a likely player off an unchanged mark.

9/2

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9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 700-00 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break.
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2nd

1

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

18:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 11lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

C&D winner; runner-up on last two starts, beaten a nose at Carlisle (6f, good; 5-2 favourite) four weeks ago; that form looks solid, with the winner running well in a Class 4 at York subsequently; 1lb higher, but does have Alex Jary's 3lb claim to assist; key player.

4/1

2nd

1

(8)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

20:39 Carlisle

Another Investment

10st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Modest win record but he scored at Doncaster (6f) off 5lb higher around a year ago and it was his first go in this grade when running well for second over that C&D (also good to firm) a fortnight ago; Faye McManoman knows him well; respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Another Investment

9st 10lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ended a long losing run over C&D last June but there's been little to enthuse about since, tenth in 6f Ripon handicap in April; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

9/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 470-52 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.
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3rd

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Ran Amok

10st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Scored over C&D last July and he signalled he is ready to go in again on the back of breathing surgery when a very good head second of ten in 6f Chester handicap a week ago; merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.

5/2

2nd

10

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

13:35 Chester

Ran Amok

8st 4lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Hugo Palmer

Both wins over 6f (good to soft and good) and he ran well from off the pace here (5.5f, soft) in September; fairly encouraging return when fifth of 12 at Carlisle (6f, good to soft) last month after which he had wind surgery; handy stall but being 5lb 'wrong' tempers enthusiasm.

10/1

4/1

Form: 38-031 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Back to winning ways in 6f Carlisle handicap 11 days ago, cosily making all; up 4lb but this dual course scorer must enter calculations.
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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

4th

4

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Lumenbourg

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Back to winning ways in 6f Carlisle handicap 11 days ago, cosily making all; up 4lb but this dual course scorer must enter calculations.

4/1

Form: 21-614 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix.
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5th

6

(8)

17th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

15:53 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fizzy Cristal

9st 8lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Both wins have come over 6f on Newcastle's AW; not in the same form on turf since; steps up in trip back on AW and cannot be discounted.

16/1

5th

9

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Fizzy Cristal

9st 5lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Doubled her tally with 6f handicap success at Newcastle in may and backed it up with a solid fourth of 11 at Chester (6f) three weeks ago; she's less exposed than most of these and in the mix.

10/1

4th

12

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 4

16:05 Chester

Fizzy Cristal

8st 8lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ended 2025 with a 6f win at Newcastle and she was back on the scoresheet over that C&D 11 days ago; up from Class 5 today and her turf efforts leave her with something to find.

7/1

25/1

Form: 664-99

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f/7f maiden for Andrew Slattery in 2025; yet to hit top form for his new stable, though not best drawn when beating one in 6f Ripon handicap 17 days ago; no surprise to see him take a step forward here from a falling mark.
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9th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:40 Thirsk

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Ex-Irish maiden; ran his best race for new connections when staying on over 6f at Doncaster 11 days ago; stays 7f but he may need a drop into Class 6 to break his duck.

20/1

6th

5

(7)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Men Of Honour

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

A fair 6f/7f maiden for Andrew Slattery in 2025; yet to hit top form for his new stable, though not best drawn when beating one in 6f Ripon handicap 17 days ago; no surprise to see him take a step forward here from a falling mark.

25/1

9th

9

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ripon

Men Of Honour

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Formerly with Andrew Slattery, finishing a close fourth to this year's Irish Lincolnshire winner Ribee at Gowran Park (7f, heavy) last October; joined Ruth Carr soon after for 12,000gns; weakened quickly, ninth of 12 to Novello Lad at Doncaster (6f) 18 days ago; now 2lb lower.

14/1

7th
7 (2)
Great

8/1

Form: -06378 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A fair 6f winner for Richard Hannon in 2025; yet to reach that form in five runs for Sam England though, again slowly into his stride when eighth of ten in 6f handicap at Pontefract 12 days ago; others are preferred.
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5

(8)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

16:15 Pontefract

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Got up late to win at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month; denied clear run when close fifth at Beverley (5f, good to firm) next time and kept on for third at Thirsk (6f, good) last Saturday; it's possible he'll get going too late back down to 5f but the stiff track and strong pace will help; chance.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:55 Thirsk

Great

9st 13lb

J: Jonathan England

T: Sam England

Narrowly bounced back to winning form under Jonathan England at Carlisle (6f, good to firm) last month, but met traffic when fifth of ten at Beverley (5f, good to firm) 11 days later; a player granted better luck.

3/1

5th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Beverley

Great

9st 9lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Sam England

Has gained both wins over 6f, including narrowly at Carlisle (good to firm) last time; back up only 3lb he may remain competitive, provided this drop to 5f proves no issue; opening mark was 13lb higher.

9/2

Form: 489253 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.
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2nd

1

(2)

15th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Dark Side Thunder

10st 2lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Eight-time AW winner but he's 1-21 on turf; placed a couple of times this season, including over C&D (good to firm) in April, but he's not easy to predict and was out the back at Doncaster last time; has another switch of headgear and he comes with risks attached.

9/2

8th

6

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Dark Side Thunder

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jessica Macey

A dual 6f scorer last season; comes here on the back of a good third of eight in 6f Leicester handicap last month so needs considering.

7/1

3rd

4

(4)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Leicester

Dark Side Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

He has a much better strike-rate on AW than turf and was well beaten over C&D last time; however, prior to that he was second of six at Yarmouth (6f, good to firm) and is not written off today.

9/1

20/1

Form: 2-2883

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Is 0-11 but he posted his best effort for Scott Dixon when third of 12 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not ruled out back on turf.
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9th

10

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 2y

Class 5

20:00 Doncaster

Woolridge

9st 4lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Scott Dixon

Is 0-11 but he posted his best effort for Scott Dixon when third of 12 in 6f Newcastle handicap last month; not ruled out back on turf.

20/1

3rd

11

(3)

1st May 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Newcastle (AW)

Woolridge

9st 2lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Scott Dixon

Ten-race maiden; well short of his Irish best in two runs for new stable in March (5f); enough to prove for now.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £33.50
Straight Forecast £27.16
Tricast £71.61
Trifecta £150.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ran Amok

NEWMARKET:

Yachtsman

Telegraph:

Fizzy Cristal

Daily Record:

Lumenbourg

RP RATINGS:

Ran Amok

POSTDATA:

Ran Amok

The Times:

Ran Amok

The Guardian:

Ran Amok

Daily Mail:

Ran Amok

D Express:

Ran Amok

Daily Mirror:

Ran Amok

The Sun:

Ran Amok

The Star:

Ran Amok