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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

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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1

(11)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Palmarian

9st 9lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

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.

9/2

1st

1

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

17:05 Leicester

Palmarian

10st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Didn't progress in six runs for the Gosdens and the handicapper has been in command for new yard in 2026; latest Redcar effort can be upgraded though and he holds each-way claims off his reduced mark.

7/1

5th

9

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Redcar

Palmarian

9st 4lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Ruth Carr

Unplaced in all 11 starts including five for this yard, but continues to edge down the weights and endured a bit of a nightmare at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 13 days ago; shapes as though he has a bigger effort in him and worth a second look.

12/1

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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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

3rd

1

(9)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

17:08 Beverley

Penny Ghent

10st 0lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

On the up since front-running tactics were adopted and comfortably landed handicaps at Ripon and over C&D this month; not dismissed lightly in his hat-trick bid saddling a 5lb penalty.

2/1

1st

6

(1)

27th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:15 Beverley

Penny Ghent

8st 13lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Simon Whitaker

Off the mark at the 27th attempt when running away with a Ripon handicap ten days ago (1m, good); well in under a penalty and she is ideally drawn to attack again but it remains to be seen if she can repeat the feat.

5/2

OUR TIP

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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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: 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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4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Alan Brown

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.

12/1

5th

2

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:30 Doncaster

Princess Niyla

9st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Alan Brown

Having her 39th race and still seeking first win away from Beverley; has run some fair races this season but not last time and others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

(5)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Princess Niyla

10st 10lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: Alan Brown

Has largely respectable form this term, most recently fifth to Shimmering Sands over C&D; weighted to get closer to that rival on the revised terms and is on an attractive mark; still seeking first handicap win away from Beverley but can't be dismissed.

6/1

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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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

6th

6

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:20 Kempton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 4lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Notched a pair of 1m AW classified events in January; back on track when second of seven in 1m Musselburgh handicap 16 days ago; not out of things.

4/1

2nd

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Relevant Range

9st 6lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Scored twice over 1m on AW in January and has remained largely in decent form since, though raced freely when sixth of 11 at Wolverhampton (9.5f) last month; well in the mix from an easing mark.

10/1

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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6

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

20:25 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 8lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

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.

9/2

5th

1

(12)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:07 Newcastle (AW)

Woodleigh

10st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Justified favouritism at Redcar (1m2f; good to firm) before following up at Doncaster (1m, good to soft); carries 5lb extra for latest win (and now rated above this 0-55 grade); Cian Horgan's claim reduces the weight burden; player if able to run to similar level back on AW (0-11).

7/2

1st

12

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

17:15 Doncaster

Woodleigh

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Has gained last two wins over 1m2f at Redcar, including latest start; runner-up in most recent 1m attempt so he may be able to remain competitive.

13/2

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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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

10th

10

(5)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 50y

Class 5

16:18 Nottingham

Give Me The Night

8st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Mark Rimell

0-8; placed in a maiden here last June but he's been well held in six starts since, five of which were handicaps; steps up in trip with better needed; others preferred.

20/1

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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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

2nd

1

(4)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Ribston Pippin

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Lemos De Souza

Two wins in first season as a 3yo included a beating of the two clear market leaders plus Spirit Of Bowland over C&D in December; modest return to action under same conditions last month but could leave that behind today; Jason Hart, who gets aboard him for the first time, is 1-1 for the trainer.

6/1

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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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

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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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: 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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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

5th

3

(6)

16th Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

First Encounter

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: John Gallagher

Serial hard-puller who won a 0-50 over C&D in the winter and has held his form well; not beaten far in handicaps on last two outings and may have needed it last time after a break; one to consider.

10/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast £95.54
Tricast £500.96

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