Tomorrow / 14.20 Doncaster

14.20

Good To Soft

Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51540
  • 0m 5f 143y
  • Class 2
  • 22 runners
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Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 201003

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Ran on strongly to lead close home in a 5f handicap at Ascot in July; dangerous if returning to that level but his three runs since, while respectable, haven't been quite so good; unraced on slower than good.
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3rd

2

(2)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:19 Newmarket (July)

Dubai Bling

9st 3lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Hugo Palmer

Led close home to win valuable 5f Ascot handicap in July and wasn't beaten far when back over 6f for Stewards' Cup at Glorious Goodwood (also good to firm) at start of this month; didn't fire at York (5.3f, good) on Wednesday, though, and needs a personal best here.

8/1

12th

1

(17)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dubai Bling

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hugo Palmer

Wins in Bahrain (6f, good to firm) and at Ascot (5f, good to firm) this summer; stiff task under a penalty in the Stewards' Cup 18 days ago and ran respectably in midfield; the Ascot form makes him of interest and he could prove suited by this intermediate trip; whether his high draw proves beneficial remains to be seen though.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: -37042 C BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 5f handicap (soft) at this meeting 12 months ago; highly tried in 2026 and has come up short but he ran a fine race back in handicap company at Ascot (5f, good to firm) seven weeks ago, keeping on strongly for second; raised 2lb but this intermediate trip ought to suit and he won't mind what the weather does; contender.
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2nd

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

17:20 Ascot

Getreadytorumble

9st 12lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Jack Channon

Hugely progressive as a 3yo, winning three times; highly tried this year and he has run with credit in defeat, notably his Listed third at Naas in April; 9lb higher than for his last handicap run (a 5f win at Doncaster) and could prove vulnerable.

11/2

4th

1

(10)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Getreadytorumble

9st 5lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Jack Channon

Sometimes slowly away; never dangerous in Group 2 and Group 1 races on last two starts; progressive otherwise, in handicaps prior to good efforts at Listed level; could go well, back down in grade.

9/1

Form: 3-0015

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Coped well with the drop to 5f when winning the Gosforth Park Cup on Newcastle AW in June; respectable fifth in a Beverley Listed event (5f, heavy) 13 days ago, albeit without any excuses; this trip should be fine and he handles all ground; each-way shout back in a handicap.
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5th

3

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Al Shabab Storm

9st 4lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Group 3 win on soft ground in Germany in 2024; chequered history since but the drop to 5f and fitting of a tongue-tie sparked a transformation at Newcastle in June, winning the Gosforth Park Cup in game fashion; not certain to be in the same form again but he won't be far away if he is.

12/1

1st

1

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

19:28 Newcastle (AW)

Al Shabab Storm

9st 12lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Michael Appleby

Smart on his day and his third at Wolverhampton (6f) last July saw him record an RPR of 115; down the field in two runs for Mick Appleby this year and he now drops to 5f for the first time in his career; tongue tied for the first time.

25/1

Form: 111023

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
As good as ever as a 9yo, recording four wins this year and running with credit in Listed company at Beverley (5f, heavy) 13 days ago; should run his race but there are likely to be better handicapped opponents today.
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3rd

4

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Beverley

Badri

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Herrington

Well into the veteran stage but he retains a chunk of ability and considerable enthusiasm, winning for the fourth time this year when beating six rivals at Pontefract (5f, good to firm) last month; runner-up back at Pontefract two weeks ago; this might prove too demanding though.

25/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 3y

Class 2

17:45 Pontefract

Badri

10st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Michael Herrington

He couldn't get into it in a big field at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last Monday but he didn't enjoy an ideal passage and went there on a four-timer following three wins here (6f/5f, good/good to firm); this 9yo could play a leading role back at Pontefract.

5/1

Form: 053318 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when rattling home to win a 5.4f handicap at York's Ebor meeting last month; more prominently ridden over 6f three days later and didn't quite see it out on good to soft ground; still has time to do better but this mark does demand it.
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8th

17

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Air Force One

9st 4lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

In good form this year and he took it to a new level when powering home to win the 5.4f handicap here on Wednesday; has had few chances at 6f (third to Stratusnine over C&D last month) and will be fine on good to soft (more to prove should it get slower); respected under a 5lb penalty.

6/1

1st

18

(5)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Air Force One

8st 13lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Finished third behind Trefor and The Man in this race 12 months ago, having to wait for a gap but finishing off fastest of all; continued the good work this term, most recently finishing third of 21 to Stratusnine here (6f, good to firm) last month; 8lb better off with that rival for under one length; big run on the cards.

7/1

Form: 4-0569

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Group 3 win in Germany (6f, soft) last August; not at his best this year but there have been excuses on last two starts (returning from a break, then 7f) and the handicapper is cutting him some slack; return to sprinting will help and he is on a dangerous mark; revival possible.
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9th

2

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:52 Chester

The Strikin Viking

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Group 3 win in Germany (6f, soft) last August; not at his best this year but the handicapper is cutting him some slack; stamina for 7f, even around here, has to be taken on trust.

25/1

6th

1

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:18 Pontefract

The Strikin Viking

10st 2lb

J: Faleh Bughenaim

T: Hamad Al Jehani

Has been on his travels, winning a Group 3 at Baden-Baden (6f, soft) last August but finishing unplaced at Woodbine, Meydan and Doha in the meantime; returns from another five months off and hard to know how well handicapped he is; stable also runs Garfield Shadow.

10/1

Form: 003700 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2023 (soft ground) off a 9lb higher mark; generally been tough going for him this year but he retains ability and it doesn't require a huge leap of faith to see him go close; he could do with being more alert at the stalls though.
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15th

8

(16)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Annaf

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Money-spinner for connections down the years; recent efforts have suggested he retains a good deal of his ability and his handicap mark is easing; beaten only 3l in a 7f Group 1 at this meeting 12 months ago; each-way shout.

33/1

11th

14

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Annaf

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Michael Appleby

Having edged down the weights he offered a good deal more when third to Tuco Salamanca at Newcastle (6f, AW) in June; finished with a flourish when seventh behind Dubai Bling at Ascot (5f, good to firm) three weeks ago, a run that confirmed he was still in good order; returning to 6f will help and he can't be dismissed, for all that he has been well beaten in this race twice before (2022 and 2025).

16/1

Form: 711032

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won two 5f AW handicaps early in the year; two good placed efforts at Chester this summer but he is up in the weights as a result and may prove vulnerable back from three months off.
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2nd

1

(2)

13th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

16:00 Chester

Atomic Force

10st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Edward Bethell

Won twice on AW in early part of this year and kept on well from the rear for creditable third in quite valuable C&D (good) contest last month; also suited by good to soft ground and has the early speed to race much closer to the pace from his favourable draw if that's the plan.

11/2

3rd

4

(6)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 15y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Atomic Force

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Edward Bethell

Successful in last two AW attempts but wasn't in anything like the same form returned to turf last time (effective in this sphere in the past); remains on career-high mark and can be opposed kept to grass.

16/1

Form: 040010 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a good race at Windsor (6f, good to firm) last month; down the field behind Air Force One at York since but he was not well drawn; others may have greater handicapping scope.
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10th

10

(20)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Travelled powerfully before wearing down The Man close home in this race 12 months ago; he arrives 3lb higher this time around, penalised for last week's Windsor success (a race in which he was second before his win here last year); whether his draw in stall 20 is a positive remains to be seen though.

12/1

1st

3

(2)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Trefor

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Charles Hills

Had two C&D wins under his belt before finishing close up in the last two runnings of this (both on good to firm); not ideally placed when returned to this track in May but he should have a say again now back on a better mark, 3lb lower than last August.

11/2

Form: 045302 C BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Course win (5f, good to firm) in June; ran two fine races at Goodwood's Glorious meeting and again when third behind Air Force One at York last month (travelled best); soft ground wouldn't have been ideal when second of six at Goodwood two weeks ago; drying conditions in his favour and he has the ability to get involved.
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2nd

3

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:55 Goodwood

Toca Madera

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has done himself proud since Doncaster win in June, finishing close up over 5f at the big meeting here and again in the Stewards' Cup (6f) four days later; another smart effort when third of 21 at York next time but well held on good to soft there since and deteriorating ground would be a worry.

5/1

16th

12

(14)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Toca Madera

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Back in top form for David O'Meara this summer, running well twice at Glorious Goodwood and again when third of 21 here (5.4f, good) on Wednesday; tanked through Wednesday's race but didn't see it out quite so well as the front two; the worry today is that further rain has fallen and he is ideally suited by good to firm.

10/1

Form: 107860

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won easily at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June but he was hit hard for that success and has come up short in some goood sprint handicaps since; a similar fate could be on the cards this time.
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14th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

King Of Light

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Stuart Williams

Won well at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in June and some stiff tasks since; still looked in form when sixth at Windsor 12 days ago but this is a tougher race and he looks vulnerable once again, even with Ryan Moore booked.

12/1

6th

2

(9)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

King Of Light

9st 10lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Stuart Williams

Has raced mostly at around 5f but there was no doubting that this C&D suited him well when he won by a wide margin (good to firm) in June; ran with great credit when eighth of 27 in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood recently, after having to be switched, and looks a likely contender back here.

8/1

Form: 94-000

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Classy 2yo; yet to shine in 2026 but he has faced a couple of stiff tasks, including the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup at Ascot when last seen 12 weeks ago; gelded since; not a solid option.
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21th

14

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:05 Ascot

Super Soldier

9st 2lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: K R Burke

Eight runs last season, the highlight his 6f Group 2 near-miss at Chantilly in July; however, he was inconsistent and hasn't shown anything like enough on his two runs this term to suggest he'll make an impact today.

100/1

10th

2

(7)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Super Soldier

9st 6lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Eight runs last season, the highlight his 6f Group 2 near-miss at Chantilly in July; however, he was inconsistent and finished down the field on his reappearance at Doncaster in March (Listed); others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 861211 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
The addition of a visor has had a galvanising effect this summer and he has won three of his last four starts, the latest a cheeky win at Glorious Goodwood (5f, good); this intermediate trip shouldn't pose any problems and going back up 4lb is manageable; high on the list.
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1st

12

(19)

28th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Twilight Calls

8st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Classy sprinter back in the day and the new visor has been floating his boat with recent form figures of 121 in 5f handicaps, latterly getting up in the nick of time at Newmarket; only 3lb higher and this hold-up performer should have this run to suit; finished fifth in last year's Stewards' Cup, faring best in his group; firmly in calculations.

8/1

1st

3

(7)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Newmarket (July)

Twilight Calls

9st 9lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Formerly high class; ended a long losing run at Sandown (5f, good) last month when visored for the first time; beaten at odds-on at Yarrmouth six days later; another 3lb higher today but not handicapped out of things.

8/1

Form: 0-3000

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ran well on Southwell AW on his seasonal return but three heavy defeats have followed (either side of a wind operation); dropping down the weights but this looks a tough race in which to try and rediscover his best.
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18th

8

(18)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Against The Wind

9st 5lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Had some strong form as a 3yo, including at York, and he returned to action in March with a good third at Southwell (5f, AW); two heavy defeats have followed (had a wind op after the first) and he arrives with a point to prove.

40/1

21th

4

(1)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Against The Wind

9st 9lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Kevin Ryan

Third of 22 in 3yo handicap over C&D (good to firm) at this meeting 12 months ago and progressive on AW since; soft ground may not have suited at Musselburgh last time and he's had wind surgery since; however, a career best is needed today and he has to prove he's just as good on turf as AW.

16/1

Form: 12-099 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Made all in a 6.5f handicap at this meeting 12 months ago before a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup six days later (off this mark); first two runs this year weren't up to much but he had wind surgery in June and last month's midfield finish at York was much more like it; a visor is now reached for, replacing cheekpieces, and he is an interesting contender.
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9th

18

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Desert Falcon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Ended 2025 with a Doncaster win and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f, soft); had a wind operation after the Ayr run but two heavy defeats this summer have seen him undergo another wind surgery; on a dangerous mark but Ayr next month might be the big target; cheekpieces back on today.

50/1

9th

2

(12)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 3

16:25 Doncaster

Desert Falcon

9st 10lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Front-runner who performed with great credit on all five starts last season, including a win here (6.5f) in September and a narrow defeat in the Ayr Gold Cup (6f); returned after wind surgery with a low-key effort at York last month but he may have need that run and has claims if he can get back near best; acts on most ground and four of his six wins have been at 7f.

6/1

Form: 312656

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has generally run with great credit in handicaps for new stable this year; Toby Moore takes off a handy 7lb but others may have his measure.
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6th

5

(9)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Schrodingers Cat

9st 1lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

Won at Redcar (5f, good) in June and short-headed by Naana's Shadow over this C&D (good) seven days later; not beaten far when sixth then fifth in big fields at Ascot (5f, good to firm) and Goodwood (5f, good to firm) on his last two starts; in with an each-way shout.

15/2

5th

1

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

16:10 Goodwood

Schrodingers Cat

9st 9lb

J: Oliver Stammers

T: Grant Tuer

In fine form over 5f and although he paid a high handicapping price for a wide-margin Redcar win in June, he so nearly overcame the 8lb rise at York next time against Naana's Shadow; had more to do at Ascot (good to firm) after but produced another sterling effort in a close sixth of 15; solid claims back against his own age group.

13/2

Form: 939004

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
A fixture in top sprint handicaps for a number of years and he has finished second in the last two renewals of this race; much lower rated this time around and his latest York fourth was a solid effort; unlikely to be far away once again.
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4th

16

(6)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Apollo One

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

Fine servant to connections down the years; retains ability but he wasn't at his best here last month and younger rivals may have his measure.

16/1

11

(12)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Apollo One

9st 5lb

T: P Charalambous & J Clutterbuck

10/1

Form: 031162

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two front-running 5f wins this summer; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract in July but he ran well for second in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon (6f, good) four weeks ago; this trip should suit; each-way shout.
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2nd

7

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:25 Ripon

Im Next

8st 6lb

J: J F Egan

T: Tim Easterby

Two front-running 5f wins this summer; came up short in his hat-trick bid at Pontefract four weeks ago and this is just the second 6f run of his career; others appeal more.

20/1

6th

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 3

19:07 Pontefract

Im Next

9st 9lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Is enjoying an excellent season and gained a third success when making all in 5f Beverley handicap two weeks ago; up 3lb but not taken lightly in his hat-trick bid.

5/2

Form: 164131 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Course winner (6f, soft); three 6f wins this year, two of them on good to soft ground at Chester; this will demand more but he is on an upward trajectory and that will count for plenty.
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1st

6

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 17y

Class 3

17:00 Chester

Station X

9st 5lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Two wins this year, the latest a front-running C&D success in June; solid third off this mark at Hamilton 11 days ago; has other pace to contend with this time.

9/1

3rd

1

(4)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

20:00 Hamilton

Station X

9st 10lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Bryan Smart

Front-runner whose three turf wins have all been on ground slower than good, the most recent coming when holding on at Chester (6f, good to soft) two months ago; may not have things all his own way in front but commands respect off this 2lb higher mark.

4/1

Form: 426021 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
She was completing a hat-trick when getting the better of Apollo One in the corresponding race 12 months ago (off a 4lb lower mark); took a while to come to hand this year but she's thriving again now, just missing out at Hamilton last month before making all there (5f, good to soft) three weeks ago; good chance for a stable that has won three of the last four renewals.
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1st

8

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

18:45 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

9st 8lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Without a win since last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off this very mark; races prominently and rallied for second here last time; clear claims, for all that she's one of a few who might want to be up there early.

7/2

2nd

11

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 2

19:30 Hamilton

Eternal Sunshine

8st 13lb

J: Lauren Young

T: Jim Goldie

Won last season's Portland handicap at Doncaster (good) off a 2lb higher mark; looked on the way back when runner-up back at Doncaster early last month but two lesser runs have followed.

16/1

Form: 685471

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to win with but he rewarded strong support when landing a Class 4 handicap at Sandown (5f, good to soft) two weeks ago; back up 3lb but that's less of a concern than the stiffer opposition.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 4

17:10 Sandown

Rosario

9st 12lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; has a hold up style which dictates that he needs things to fall right but he's now 8lb lower than when second to Roach Power at Ascot (5f, soft) last autumn and he didn't run too badly in a series final at Windsor (6f, good to firm) 19 days ago; considered with Roger Teal among the winners.

6/1

7th

8

(8)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:15 Windsor

Rosario

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Roger Teal

Both wins over 5f; stays further, having finished better than anything when third of 21 in the Portland at Doncaster (extended 5f, good) last September but this is only his second run in a 6f turf handicap (faded in the first of them) so still has stamina to prove.

12/1

Form: -46649

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field sales race at Newmarket for Oliver Cole last October; the handicapper has been in command this year and his stable debut five weeks ago was especially underwhelming; King Of Light looks stable's main hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:20 Ascot

Jel Pepper

9st 11lb

J: Mme Marie Velon

T: Stuart Williams

Two wins as a 2yo, notably a sales race at Newmarket (7f, good); not so good in 2026 but his mark is easing; hooded for this first run for Stuart Williams (sold out of Oliver Cole's yard for 65,000gns last month).

12/1

4th

3

(6)

30th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:37 Salisbury

Jel Pepper

9st 9lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Oliver Cole

Registered his success in a 2yo sales race over 7f; seemed unsuited by the drop back to 6f last time (handicap debut) but this stiffer track may help; 2lb lower.

6/1

Betting Forcast

25/1 Dubai Bling, 11/2 Getreadytorumble, 25/1 Al Shabab Storm, 20/1 Badri, 8/1 Air Force One, 40/1 The Strikin Viking, 25/1 Annaf, 25/1 Atomic Force, 16/1 Trefor, 12/1 Toca Madera, 20/1 King Of Light, 40/1 Super Soldier, 13/2 Twilight Calls, 50/1 Against The Wind, 12/1 Desert Falcon, 33/1 Schrodingers Cat, 7/1 Apollo One, 25/1 Im Next, 16/1 Station X, 7/1 Eternal Sunshine, 10/1 Rosario, 40/1 Jel Pepper

Verdict

Last year's 1-2 Eternal Sunshine (second choice) and Apollo One are greatly respected again, while Desert Falcon and Toca Madera also come into the reckoning. The Strikin Viking and Annaf are lively outsiders but TWILIGHT CALLS has enjoyed a revival since fitted with a visor and, with a strong pace looking assured, Richard Spencer's veteran can pounce late.[Paul Smith]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Twilight Calls

TOPSPEED:

King Of Light

RP RATINGS:

Toca Madera

POSTDATA:

Twilight Calls