August 15 / 15.37 Doncaster

15.37

Good To Firm

Phase Eight At Meadowhall Handicap

  • Prize money: £4396.56
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 5
  • 12 runners
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Phase Eight At Meadowhall Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5-7020 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winless since 2024 but this veteran arrives in decent nick, runner-up at Newbury (7f) in June before a creditable tenth of 17 in 7f Ascot handicap last month; not totally dismissed.
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1st

3

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Documenting

9st 8lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Winless since 2024 but this veteran arrives in decent nick, runner-up at Newbury (7f) in June before a creditable tenth of 17 in 7f Ascot handicap last month; not totally dismissed.

10/1

10th

7

(9)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Ascot

Documenting

9st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager with 12 wins to his name, including one over C&D; best recent effort when second of 12 at Newbury (7f, good to firm) last month; should be on the premises again.

9/1

2nd

4

(5)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newbury

Documenting

9st 13lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Kevin & Lauren Frost

Admirable teenager who has a better strike-rate on the AW, but he has won over this C&D; finished a long way behind Signcastle City at York (7f, good) last month and probably best watched.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 388226 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing sequence at Ayr (1m) in May and largely in good nick since, sixth of ten in 1m handicap at Hamilton two weeks ago; no forlorn hope eased 1lb.
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8th

10

(12)

17th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Starliner

9st 4lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

C&D winner in May and also runner-up here in June/July (all good to firm; won on soft in Ireland earlier in career); has ended the summer in equally good form, including getting his head back in front at Newcastle (1m) 12 days ago but he's yet to win back to back in his 54-race career.

11/2

1st

6

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Starliner

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Linda Perratt

An infrequent winner but he's run many good races on this track to go with his 7f win in late 2024; another sound effort when going close over this C&D on Wednesday and he shouldn't be far away.

7/2

16/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 315028 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Doubled her tally over C&D in June and was right back on song when close second at Lingfield (7f, good to firm) last month but has a point to prove after weakening quickly on AW a fortnight ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

13/2

Form: 839452 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
A fair 7f scorer for Marco Botti last June; back on song for his current stable when second of 11 over C&D in June; not out of things despite a 2lb weights rise.
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10th

1

(13)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Age Of Baroque

9st 11lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

Only 1-17 and the win, over 7f here last summer, was for Marco Botti; however, good runs on either side of a break at Doncaster (7f), latterly close up in a race not run to suit; stays 1m and probably needs it now.

8/1

4th

12

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Age Of Baroque

8st 13lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jessica Macey

A fair 7f scorer for Marco Botti last June; back on song for his current stable when second of 11 over C&D in June; not out of things despite a 2lb weights rise.

13/2

2nd

8

(4)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

17:00 Doncaster

Age Of Baroque

9st 8lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jessica Macey

7f winner at Southwell for Marco Botti last summer off 5lb higher; patchy for this yard since, although 9.5f at Wolverhampton seemed to stretch his stamina last time and this test is more suitable.

10/1

Form: 806-90 CD

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win over C&D last July but well below that level in five subsequent starts, although he suffered a poor run when tenth of 12 in 1m Ripon handicap in June; cheekpieces go on after a break.
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2nd

2

(11)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:21 Thirsk

The Childe Of Hale

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Rejuvenated by the fitting of cheekpieces and doubled his tally in 7f Redcar handicap five days ago; well drawn there but scored emphatically so not taken lightly under a 5lb penalty.

7/2

1st

3

(18)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

The Childe Of Hale

10st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ivan Furtado

His sole success came at Doncaster (7f) on good to soft ground last July and he stepped up on a couple of modest efforts this term when fairly close fifth of 12 over that C&D (good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) last month; has dropped to a workable mark and may have a say if widest stall proves no barrier.

8/1

5th

11

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

The Childe Of Hale

9st 0lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained a first win over C&D last July but well below that level in five subsequent starts, although he suffered a poor run when tenth of 12 in 1m Ripon handicap in June; cheekpieces go on after a break.

16/1

Form: 841060

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Scored at Newcastle (1m) in June but he has failed to reproduce it in three turf outings since and came in last of 11 at Haydock (7f) eight days ago; others are much preferred.
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7th

9

(9)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

1m win here in June when rated 1lb higher; not beaten far here on his last two starts but he was slightly disappointing when a well-supported favourite on the second occasion.

10/1

5th

2

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: David O’Meara

Inconsistent on turf but usually gives his running round here, as when third to Sunriseontheboyne as favourite on Wednesday; a 5lb swing in the weights entitles him to at least close the gap, with neither likely to be hindered by the return to 7f.

4/1

3rd

7

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

16:15 Newcastle (AW)

Criminal Shore

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Got the gaps, strong at the finish, when successful over C&D in June (17-2; from this mark - Flying Fletcher fourth); failed to build on that until hinting at a return to form at Doncaster (7f; sixth, 22-1; blindfold off late) latest; one to consider.

4/1

20/1

Form: 900009 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

5

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

War Howl

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: Ben Haslam

Ran better when 3l off the winner at Doncaster (7f) three weeks ago; 0-5 on the AW but sole placing was on this track; respected.

4/1

7th

10

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

War Howl

9st 3lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ben Haslam

A two-time scorer (including over C&D) for Michael Appleby last summer; well below par for his present handler this season, however, and he failed to beat a rival in 1m Pontefract handicap last time.

20/1

8th
5 (12)
Thapa Vc

4/1

Form: 432511 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended a losing run over C&D in July and quickly followed up with comfortable success in 7f Yarmouth handicap 18 days ago; up another 7lb now but very much one to consider in his hat-trick bid.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(2)

24th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Rimell

Went up the weights for back-to-back 7f wins on turf in July and held since despite Toby Moore claiming his allowance; Billy Loughnane takes over but could be vulnerable off current mark.

6/1

6th

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 5

14:30 Lingfield (AW)

Thapa Vc

9st 11lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Mark Rimell

Dual 7f course winner; 7f wins at Doncaster and Yarmouth last month, the latter off 7lb lower, but he wasn't suited by a modestly run race at the former track ten days ago; left the impression he's still in form and he holds claims returned to 1m.

8/1

9th
7 (1)
Nyman

6/1

Form: 440643 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ended 2025 with 7f Newcastle victory and he's back in very good form of late, third of 14 in 1m handicap at Redcar a week ago; a likely player eased 1lb.
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5th

1

(9)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Nyman

11st 13lb

J: Andrew Tinkler

T: Roger Fell

Record is 3-24; incurs 6lb penalty but is effectively striking while the iron's hot, having rallied to justify favouritism in Thirsk handicap (7f, good to soft) last Saturday; has form over 1m; enters calculations.

4/1

1st

9

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Nyman

8st 13lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Now 8lb lower than when winning at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) last November; he has shown enough this year to think he retains a good portion of his ability; should go well.

6/1

9th

7

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Nyman

9st 6lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Roger Fell

Ended 2025 with 7f Newcastle victory and he's back in very good form of late, third of 14 in 1m handicap at Redcar a week ago; a likely player eased 1lb.

6/1

100/30

Form: 885111 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Back in fine form this summer since stepped up to 7f and he narrowly completed a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty at Ayr 19 days ago; this strong traveller merits serious consideration despite a further 3lb rise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:35 Thirsk

Imperial Guard

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Belatedly exploited his drop down the handicap at Ayr (7f, good to firm) in July and he added two more wins over that C&D in the next fortnight; came up short in his bid for a four-timer at Doncaster three weeks ago; not handicapped out of things though and could bounce back.

5/1

10th

2

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Imperial Guard

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Michael Dods

Back in fine form this summer since stepped up to 7f and he narrowly completed a hat-trick under a 7lb penalty at Ayr 19 days ago; this strong traveller merits serious consideration despite a further 3lb rise.

100/30

Form: 341290 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(7)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

20:10 Southwell (AW)

Rock Opera

9st 2lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Won off reduced mark at Pontefract (6f, good) in June and also has a C&D success on his CV but needs to up his game after three down-the-field turf runs this summer (6f-7f).

16/1

11th

1

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Rock Opera

9st 9lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Resumed winning ways at Pontefract (6f) in June but below par in big-field 6f handicaps at York on his last two runs; this course scorer needs to bounce back on a rare run over 7f.

9/1

13th

22

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Rock Opera

8st 2lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Run of in-frame efforts came to an end here two weeks ago but he still ran with more promise than his finishing position suggests; still likely vulnerable at this level.

25/1

12/1

Form: -00787 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:37 Doncaster

Bright

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Mark Loughnane

Course winner who comes here on the back of a respectable seventh of 12 in 6f Southwell handicap 19 days ago; possibilities from a falling mark.

12/1

7th

5

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell (AW)

Bright

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Four-time Tapeta winner whose AW mark has eased after three no-shows on turf and who's now 1lb lower than when successful at Newcastle last winter; currently 3-10 for Billy Loughnane and a better showing can be expected.

10/1

8th

12

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:30 York

Bright

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Mark Loughnane

No problem with fast turf but he has a much better strike-rate on AW; midfield finish at Doncaster last month didn't suggest he is the answer here.

33/1

Non-runners

Sunriseontheboyne

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £94.70
Straight Forecast £69.54
Tricast £610.51
Trifecta £1904.40

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Nyman

SPOTLIGHT:

Imperial Guard

The Sun:

Age Of Baroque

Daily Mail:

Thapa Vc

POSTDATA:

Bella Bisbee

TOPSPEED:

Starliner

The Times:

Rock Opera

Daily Mirror:

Nyman

The Star:

Nyman

Daily Record:

Age Of Baroque

Telegraph:

Imperial Guard

The Guardian:

Imperial Guard

D Express:

Thapa Vc