July 18 / 20.25 Doncaster

20.25

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 7f 213y
  • Class 6
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.70
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 408626 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
1-27 on turf; has a chance on his head second at Musselburgh in June (1m, good) but well beaten back on the AW last time.
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11th

3

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Decent record over C&D but lacks consistency and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark (Doncaster win last month came off 3lb lower); others hold stronger claims.

16/1

4th

4

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Relevant Range

9st 3lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained his second win on turf when landing a Doncaster handicap under Elle-May Croot 12 days ago, bouncing back from a lesser effort; can't be dismissed off this 4lb higher mark.

5/2

1st

5

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Relevant Range

9st 9lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

1-27 on turf; has a chance on his head second at Musselburgh in June (1m, good) but well beaten back on the AW last time.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 758951

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) two weeks ago, despite not getting the best of runs; should go well again off 2lb higher.
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10th

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

19:20 Hamilton

Palmarian

9st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark at Leicester in July (1m, good to firm) and sound effort when second at Doncaster next time (1m, good to firm); not quite so good last twice; has form on good to soft, but first run on soft ground.

6/1

4th

14

(11)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Palmarian

8st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Overcame trouble to win at Leicester (1m) and nearly followed up at Doncaster; reportedly ran too freely there last time; could be given another chance off what remains a fair mark.

20/1

8th

6

(8)

23rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:48 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Off the mark on first run over 1m at Leicester (good to firm) this month, despite not getting the best of runs; backed it up when running on from the rear for neck second over C&D (good to firm) last Saturday; out again before a 2lb rise for that kicks in.

11/4

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 653565

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two of three wins over 1m2f at Beverley, the latest in May 2025; some fair efforts at 1m-1m4f this season; on a decent mark now.
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3rd

8

(8)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

15:15 Musselburgh

Princess Niyla

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Record of 3-33 on turf; good third at Doncaster in July (1m, good to firm) but well beaten last time (1m2f, good to firm); lacks consistency.

20/1

7th

5

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Princess Niyla

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

3-40 so not easy to win with, but last two victories have come over C&D and she was close up over 1m at Doncaster last time.

13/2

Form: 48-002 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance.
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4th

9

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Electric Lightning

9st 5lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

C&D winner off 1lb lower last July (good); best run this term when runner-up to a subsequent winner at Beverley last time (7.5f, good to firm; fifth has also won since); solid chance.

9/2

2nd

11

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 6

20:40 Beverley

Electric Lightning

8st 13lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Off the same mark as for his sole win last summer, over 1m at Doncaster; however, this season hasn't started at all well.

20/1

10th

13

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Electric Lightning

8st 11lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Mark Walford

Gained last summer's breakthrough win over 1m and remains unexposed over this trip but finished down the field here (7f) on last month's reappearance and needs that run to have brought him on.

12/1

9/2

Form: 552115 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) in May and over C&D in June (good to soft; 18-runner handicap); beaten 8l on AW last time; could bounce back.
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6th

4

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 190y

Class 6

17:50 Ripon

Woodleigh

10st 13lb

J: Mr Eireann Cagney

T: Roger Fell

Acts on good to firm and soft; all five wins have been on turf and he's scored three times since May including at Redcar (1m2f, good) last Saturday; that was a narrow success but he's only 2lb higher and he has won at Ripon in the past; key player.

3/1

1st

9

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 5

18:00 Redcar

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Recorded his second win over C&D (good to firm) in May and followed up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) the following month; has been in a battle with the handicapper since and probably needs to come down a few pounds.

8/1

5th

4

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Woodleigh

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Course winner (6f); wins at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) and Doncaster (1m, good to soft) this summer but he has come up short on his last three runs; needs more to take this.

12/1

Form: 26-848

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-21, the win in September 2022; fair fourth over 7f at Redcar two runs back, but not so good there next time (1m); others preferred.
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6th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Oscars Sister

9st 3lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Julie Camacho

Record of 1-21, the win in September 2022; fair fourth over 7f at Redcar two runs back, but not so good there next time (1m); others preferred.

14/1

8th

10

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

17:18 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 7lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Julie Camacho

Gained sole success in 2022 but her record over 7f at Redcar features two short-head defeats last term and a respectable fourth in latest outing; in the mix, provided she's as effective back at 1m.

7/1

4th

7

(9)

25th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Oscars Sister

9st 6lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Julie Camacho

On a long losing run; has a fair record here, is suited by 7f and fast ground and is likely to come on for her reappearance run at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) earlier in the month.

7/1

Form: 41-629 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, the first over 1m at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm); two heavy defeats on turf this season (beaten 23l at Yarmouth last time); returns after a 59-day break.
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13th

2

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:00 Southwell (AW)

Ribston Pippin

9st 8lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

No claims from last two starts but he was a C&D winner last December and second over C&D this April, which give him a chance.

5/1

7th

8

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Ribston Pippin

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Lemos De Souza

Two wins last season, the first over 1m at Yarmouth (1m, good to firm); two heavy defeats on turf this season (beaten 23l at Yarmouth last time); returns after a 59-day break.

14/1

9th

7

(7)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Ribston Pippin

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lemos De Souza

C&D winner last summer (good to firm) and he added to his haul with a ready win at Southwell (1m, AW) in December; chased home Timely Affair back at Southwell three weeks ago (1m) but while he is 4lb better off today, he wouldn't be sure to reverse the placings (raced awkwardly under pressure).

9/1

Form: -90113 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
In good form, winning at Ripon (1m, good) and Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) before a decent third off this mark (10lb higher than second win) back at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); should go well.
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11th

13

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Penny Ghent

9st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Landed back-to-back handicaps over C&D and at Beverley (8.5f) in May; recorded a good third of seven at Redcar (1m) last time so can't be dismissed.

10/1

3rd

3

(2)

29th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Penny Ghent

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark when making all at Ripon (1m, good) in May and followed up at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) next time; faded into eighth of 11 at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) 11 days ago but may get an easier time of things in front this time.

7/1

8th

2

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Penny Ghent

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

In good form, winning at Ripon (1m, good) and Beverley (8.5f, good to firm) before a decent third off this mark (10lb higher than second win) back at Beverley last time (8.5f, good to firm); should go well.

6/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 5331-0

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ex-Katie Scott; off the mark on stable debut at Yarmouth last August (7f, good to firm); tailed off over 6f on reappearance in June on first run since; now tries 1m again (well beaten two previous attempts at the trip).
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9th

3

(4)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Clasina

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: John Berry

Ex-Katie Scott; off the mark on stable debut at Yarmouth last August (7f, good to firm); tailed off over 6f on reappearance in June on first run since; now tries 1m again (well beaten two previous attempts at the trip).

12/1

15th

14

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:45 Newmarket (July)

Clasina

9st 1lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: John Berry

Beaten in her first 17 starts but she made a winning debut for John Berry when comfortably accounting for her rivals at Yarmouth (7f, good to firm) 299 days ago; although she has an absence to contend with, she was a non-runner for races in both April and May so is likely to be forward enough; 5lb rise and shorter trip might find her out though.

16/1

Form: 8-4805

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.
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9th

1

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Give Me The Night

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Mark Rimell

0-11; has shown some ability and drops to this level for the first time, but he was beaten a very long way at Doncaster (1m, good to firm) in his latest outing; blinkers removed; best watched.

12/1

10th

7

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Give Me The Night

9st 6lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: Mark Rimell

Ten-race maiden; creditable fifth of seven in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth last time (1m, good to firm); headgear retained; each-way chance.

10/1

5th

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

16:50 Yarmouth

Give Me The Night

10st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Mark Rimell

Nine-race maiden; placed in a maiden at Nottingham (8.5f, good) last June but he's been well held in seven starts since; failed to beat a rival over 1m2f last time and blinkers are now tried.

7/1

Form: 216054 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.
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8th

3

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:00 Brighton

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: John Gallagher

Dual AW winner (8.4f/1m) in this grade at start of this year; ran as though something was amiss when back on turf last month but has possibilities if back on song.

11/1

11th

11

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

First Encounter

8st 11lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John Gallagher

Both turf wins have been at 1m on good to firm; has won twice in blinkers on AW this year; although not in top form last twice, these conditions are ideal and could go well on this return to turf.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

18:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: John Gallagher

Won twice at this level earlier in the year, including C&D; finished behind Gloriola when fifth over C&D three weeks ago; should give a good account.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta £115.30
Straight Forecast £95.54
Tricast £500.96
Trifecta £1354.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Palmarian

SPOTLIGHT:

Electric Lightning

NEWMARKET:

Ribston Pippin

Daily Mail:

Woodleigh

The Sun:

Princess Niyla

The Times:

Penny Ghent

POSTDATA:

Relevant Range

The Guardian:

Palmarian

D Express:

Palmarian

Daily Mirror:

Palmarian

The Star:

Palmarian

THE NORTH:

Electric Lightning

Telegraph:

Electric Lightning

Daily Record:

Electric Lightning