July 09 / 17.05 Doncaster

17.05

Good To Firm

Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap

  • Prize money: £5652.72
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 4
  • 10 runners
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Betfred Play Fred’s £5 Million Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 31-82

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
6f maiden winner on the AW; wore a tongue-tie on handicap debut but that was soon discarded and he ran well behind one completing a hat-trick at Nottingham; tries 7f for the first time and that could trigger something.
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1st

6

(6)

15th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 4

15:23 Redcar

Return Of The Gods

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Edward Bethell

Got off the mark for the season at Doncaster (7f) in July and has posted solid efforts to make the frame twice since, runner-up in 7f Thirsk handicap on latter occasion; may do better still reverting to 6f and not without interest after just seven runs.

7/2

2nd

2

(5)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:18 Thirsk

Return Of The Gods

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Progressed again to edge out a reliable yardstick at Doncaster (7f; 4lb lower) but then only fourth at York; that was a bit disappointing given he was made favourite but this is only his seventh race.

3/1

4th

5

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Return Of The Gods

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: Edward Bethell

Bar a blip on AW in the spring (wore a first-time tongue tie which was quickly discarded) his profile is steadily progressive, edging out Alpha Capture (due to run here on Friday) in 7f Doncaster handicap (good to firm) 16 days ago; 4lb higher now back in a 3yo only race but he may have more to give.

4/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -33621 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Formerly with William Haggas and Willie Mullins; consistent for this yard and deserved his battling win over C&D latest; can run well again off just 3lb higher.
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7

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Runner-up twice off this mark in August (around 7.5f); slowly away and never dangerous on his last two starts, including C&D latest; others appeal more.

10/1

9th

3

(13)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Second over C&D before resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; runner-up three times since but never involved over 1m at York latest; back down in trip.

14/1

11th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Alpha Capture

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Roger Fell

Won at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and has gone close on three of his four starts since; met plenty of trouble when midfield here in July; should be fine back up to 1m and he's effective on soft ground; chance.

6/1

5/1

Form: 8-1123 CD BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Only contested seven handicaps and won four; would have gone close in Alpha Capture's race here last time had he broken on terms; chance.
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4th

8

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Pam Sly

Only contested seven handicaps and won four; would have gone close in Alpha Capture's race here last time had he broken on terms; chance.

5/1

3rd

10

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:05 Doncaster

Wrydcroft

9st 2lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Pam Sly

Four wins (including C&D) and a second from his six handicap runs; still has time to progress further and he looks a solid candidate once more.

3/1

2nd

1

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket

Wrydcroft

10st 0lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Pam Sly

Made it four out of five in handicaps when prevailing in a big field at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); this lightly raced 4yo is clearly progressive and should be a tough nut to crack.

5/4

Form: 38-312 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
All four wins at Newcastle but nothing wrong with latest second at Chester, especially as he missed the break; good chance off 1lb higher.
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3rd

7

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:50 Ayr

Kings School

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Gemma Tutty

Four wins on AW but 0-7 on turf; has shown promise on good to soft but others bring more pressing claims.

16/1

5th

11

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Kings School

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gemma Tutty

Newcastle regular (four wins) but well held in both visits here; still 4lb above his last winning mark and others make greater appeal.

14/1

8th

14

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

15:47 Thirsk

Kings School

8st 11lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Gemma Tutty

Four-time AW winner, the latest at Newcastle (7f) in May, and good second at Chester (7f, good to soft) in June; however, only fifth of ten at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has to leave that run behind if he's to get off the mark on turf at the seventh attempt.

33/1

13/2

Form: 301123 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.
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1st

2

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins in the first half of 2026, four of them over C&D; his last two runs have represented backwards steps but the return to this venue could perk him up.

8/1

10th

9

(3)

19th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 195y

Class 4

16:20 Carlisle

Lord Capulet

9st 5lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Five wins this year, with first four on AW and latest on turf at Redcar (7f, good) in May; placed twice since that last success but he didn't shine at Doncaster last time and he looks weighted near best off this mark.

16/1

6th

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lord Capulet

10st 0lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Kevin Ryan

Had a good season already and Toby Moore's claim is welcomed when he might be a shade high in the weights now; beaten 2l at Chester last time, just behind King's School whom he beat the time before.

13/2

Form: 645-70 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D in March of 2025 off 11lb higher; 0-12 in the meantime and quiet so far this term.
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3rd

7

(10)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:38 Ayr

Stanage

9st 5lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

He's dropped to a very dangerous mark on last year's best form and is one to watch in the betting following an 82-day break, but he has struggled to get competitive on his three outings this season.

20/1

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

OUR TIP

Form: 117-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f novices last year; no better than seventh in three handicaps and needs to step up.
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10th

6

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Monsieur Bondy

9st 11lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

7f maiden win on turf last summer was followed by a C&D novice success 12 months ago; down the field in four fast-ground turf handicaps in midsummer but dropped 11lb as a consequence; now tackles his first Class 5 handicap with cheekpieces enlisted; interesting contender.

12/1

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

Form: 5130-9

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Newbury novice winner over 6f and ran in a Listed race on final run last season; a disappointing return on handicap debut leaves her with questions to answer; unraced beyond 6f.
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11th

10

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Lope El Fuego

9st 3lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Newbury novice winner over 6f last summer but she's been disappointing in three starts this year, including when last of 11 on the AW at Kempton last time; hood on for the first time.

33/1

11th

10

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:55 Kempton (AW)

Lope El Fuego

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Warren Greatrex

Newbury novice winner over 6f last year but disappointed in two turf handicaps (6f/7f) earlier this season; returns from eight weeks off with a point to prove.

50/1

9th

6

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

17:05 Doncaster

Lope El Fuego

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Warren Greatrex

Newbury novice winner over 6f and ran in a Listed race on final run last season; a disappointing return on handicap debut leaves her with questions to answer; unraced beyond 6f.

33/1

Form: 564315 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Second course win when beating 11 rivals here last month, but only fifth on her return visit; back down 1lb.
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6th

11

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Bella Bisbee

9st 3lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

The most recent of her six wins came at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and she ran well when third of 12 there last month; below her best on her last two starts but this C&D winner has each-way claims back on AW.

22/1

6th

3

(5)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Bella Bisbee

11st 7lb

J: Tom Scudamore

T: Scott Dixon

Inconsistent of late but her Doncaster form features wins in 2024/2026 and a creditable placed effort on penultimate outing; could go well returned to this venue.

11/1

6th

1

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 5

14:35 Ffos Las

Bella Bisbee

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Scott Dixon

Has run well in two of her last three races, last time dictating a modest pace at Doncaster (7f, good to firm); came up short there but has to be feared here.

10/1

Form: 43-41 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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Payout
Exacta £20.80
Straight Forecast £18.61
Tricast £133.96
Trifecta £64.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Return Of The Gods

The Times:

Highland Shah

Daily Mirror:

Wrydcroft

Daily Mail:

Alpha Capture

The Guardian:

Highland Shah

Daily Record:

Highland Shah

The Star:

Wrydcroft

RP RATINGS:

Return Of The Gods