July 18 / 17.40 Doncaster

17.40

Good To Firm

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  • 0m 5f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 5 runners
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Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.80

Form: -63514 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Took advantage of a declining mark to register her first AW/handicap win, at Southwell (5f) last month; hung right throughout when fourth of five at Hamilton (5f, good to firm) since; should not be far away if on her best behaviour.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

10

(13)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:07 Haydock

J Street

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Two wins in the summer (5f, AW/good to firm) and she would have finished closer at Southwell (5f, AW) last Saturday if she'd had a clear run; won soft-ground 2yo maiden in 2024 on sole previous encounter with ground slower than good to soft; she's worth a second look.

12/1

6th

3

(4)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Catterick

J Street

9st 10lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Wandered around late, but had her head in front where it matters at Doncaster (5f, good to firm; from 3lb lower) in July; not far off that level of form at Chester and Thirsk (5f, good; fourth to the thriving Azuinthejungle) since; must enter calculations.

6/1

4th

1

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:40 Thirsk

J Street

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

In-form 4yo who has won twice over 5f (AW/good to firm) this summer and she didn't get the best of runs when a close fourth of 11 at Chester (5f, good) last time; on same mark here and she should be in the thick of things again.

5/2

11/4

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 600-01 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 5

19:15 Brighton

Ancient Times

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Harry Eustace

Won for a second time at Epsom (6f) before a near miss over 5f at Doncaster (off this mark); faced a stiffer task here last time when never in with a shout.

7/1

9th

9

(10)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 4

16:00 Brighton

Ancient Times

9st 3lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Harry Eustace

Made it 2-3 round Epsom off a 3lb lower mark a month ago and ran to a similar level in defeat last time; might have been better drawn for one happiest on the sharp end but has tended to be reliable once striking form in the past; should go well again.

12/1

2nd

2

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Doncaster

Ancient Times

10st 0lb

J: Travis Ford

T: Harry Eustace

Scored off a career-low mark to land his eighth success, at Epsom (6f, good to firm) nine days ago; back up 2lb but has recorded back-to-back wins previously so cannot be discounted.

11/4

Form: 535539 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
All four wins on AW; not beaten far when third over C&D in April but ran no sort of race when last of nine over C&D when last seen in May; another headgear switch and is becoming frustrating.
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6th

5

(9)

15th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 6lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

All four wins have been over 5f on AW, two over today's course; hasn't fired on his last two starts and down to a career-low mark; has another change of headgear and other runners are more persuasive.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Papa Dont Preach

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Placed in a classified stakes and a Yarmouth handicap (both over 5f on good to firm) earlier in the summer; not so good last time (6f); all four wins have been on AW, including over C&D; should go well.

6/1

6th

9

(1)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

15:15 Catterick

Papa Dont Preach

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Prominent racer; beaten favourite in two 5f handicaps on fast ground this summer but he has still run with credit; stays 6f but still seeking a first win at the trip.

4/1

Form: P-8322 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All four wins have came on AW but has been placed on her last two runs on turf; needs a shade more to win but not out of this.
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10th

9

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

15:58 Musselburgh

Startling

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John Wainwright

Arrives chasing a hat-trick but her wins at Southwell (AW) and Redcar have come in weaker races than this; has more on her plate up 6lb.

6/1

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5/1

Form: 300935

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Landed a Wolverhampton maiden (6f, AW) in March; has been found wanting in six handicaps since but he wasn't disgraced at Newbury last week and is down to a career-low mark on the return to 5f; place claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Jones

Dual winner over 5f at Lingfield in August before looking to find the 7lb rise beyond him at the same course last time; can make the running and is drawn to attack, so better can be expected if allowed to dictate.

10/1

5th

4

(4)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 4

16:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 10lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Jack Jones

Back in the groove over C&D last month, winning twice; a 7lb rise looks harsh for winning an uncompetitive, small-field affair latest, but he had a good bit in hand after fluffing the start and being unable to dominate; good chance of the hat-trick.

7/4

1st

2

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

18:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wyle Cop

9st 9lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Jack Jones

Has rather mixed record this season but was back in good form when dominating from the front over C&D a week ago, and a recent 5lb rise is manageable if he's in the right mood again.

4/5

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