Tomorrow / 16.15 Doncaster

16.15

Good To Soft

Pertemps Network Handicap

  • Prize money: £36078
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • Class 2
  • 17 runners
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Pertemps Network Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 0-7022 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
He's returned to form to finish second in these cheekpieces on his last two starts, at Ascot (1m, good to firm) and at York (1m, good to soft; won that same competitive handicap 12 months previously); solid claims.
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2nd

6

(10)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Bullet Point

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Failed to kick on after winning this last year (good to firm) but he returned to form in first-time cheekpieces (retained today) when runner-up at Ascot (1m, good to firm) recently; won on soft ground early in career; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest performance.

11/2

2nd

7

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Bullet Point

9st 10lb

J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire

T: William Haggas

Strong handicap form last summer, runner-up in both Ascot runs (1m, straight course) before landing a valuable prize at York's Ebor meeting; only 1lb higher today after a couple of low-key runs in May; interesting with cheekpieces now given a go.

4/1

Form: 161007 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won at Newmarket (1m, good) and Epsom (8.5f, good to soft) in the first half of the year and he got no run when down the field in the Golden Mile at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) in July; however, he was soundly beaten at Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time and has to raise his game.
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7th

4

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Mister Winston

9st 12lb

J: Jerry Chau

T: Andrew Balding

Won handicaps at Newmarket and Epsom this summer before finishing down the field in the Royal Hunt Cup; only 14th of 18 at Goodwood (1m, good to firm) eight days ago but that doesn't tell the story of his run as he was travelling well but with nowhere to go for most of the home straight; he will need a career best to win but it is not out of the question.

11/1

14th

4

(19)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Mister Winston

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Record of 2-4 since being gelded features a success at Epsom on Oaks day when overcoming trouble; down the field in the Royal Hunt Cup 12 days later but perhaps the race came too soon; rested over six weeks since and may rebound.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 443944 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ran well in the face of a tough task when fourth in Group 2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood (soft) a fortnight ago and he returns to a handicap on a mark 2lb lower than when fourth of 28 in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm); has an each-way shout.
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4th

2

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:10 Goodwood

Ebts Guard

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Has lots of form in major handicaps, including a good effort over C&D last year; consistent in the main but faces a stiffer assignment upped to Group level for the first time.

20/1

4th

5

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Ebts Guard

9st 12lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: William Muir & Chris Grassick

Defied a 5lb lower mark in the corresponding race 12 months ago; many good runs in defeat since then, including his fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup, and he is unlikely to be too far away.

7/1

Form: 00-020 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Three handicap wins last year (1m, good/good to firm) and runner-up at Newmarket (1m1f, good to firm) in May on his second start this season; merely mid-division in the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last time but he's not ruled out after a break; unproven on slow ground.
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11th

15

(14)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Fifth Column

9st 4lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

A regular in notable handicaps, bagging three (over 1m) during his progressive period last term and proving resurgent when close second to Erzindjan at Newmarket (1m1f) latest start; first home in the unfavoured group in the Britannia at this meeting 12 months ago; looks set to go well.

12/1

2nd

4

(12)

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Newmarket

Fifth Column

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: John & Thady Gosden

1m winner at Newmarket and York last summer but failed to shine on last two outings, when co-second favourite for the C&D Cambridgeshire on first occasion; only mid-division when 13-2 in the Spring Cup at Newbury two weeks ago but not beaten far and the draw looked a problem; not ruled out.

8/1

Form: -06030 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and he ran well when third of 13 at York (1m, good to firm) in July; had an excuse back there last time, when the blindfold was removed late; not ruled out each-way.
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14th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

15:00 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 3lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: William Knight

7yo who is winless since November 2023 but has dropped down the weights and was 4l third of 13 to The Lost King over C&D (good to firm) last month; each-way claims if acting on the ground; his last win came on heavy going but subsequent slow-ground form has been mixed.

20/1

3rd

3

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Checkandchallenge

9st 11lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: William Knight

He's contested quality handicaps at Newbury and Ascot on his three starts this term, performing respectably and beaten around 4l each time; this 7yo probably needs something extra to snap a long losing run but he's edging down the weights and has run some big races here; worth a second look.

10/1

Form: 4662-0 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Sandown in June on sole outing this year and he refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn there last month; however, he's 2lb lower than when second in this race last year so is capable of having a say.
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4

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

14:15 Sandown

Cash

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

0-13 since debut success in 2021; didn't show much on reappearance but he comes into the reckoning on his second to an improver at Doncaster (1m, good) last autumn and he's now 2lb lower.

33/1

10th

1

(9)

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:17 Sandown

Cash

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: David Simcock

Capable of very useful form, such as keeping-on second off current mark at Doncaster (1m, good) when last seen nine months ago; just looks far from certain to go one better, being 0-12 since debut success in 2021.

14/1

Form: 7-1310 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who reappeared with a win in the Spring Mile over C&D (good to soft) and won the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) in June; below best in the International at Ascot (7f, good to firm) in July last time but still of interest judged on previous exploits.
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12th

6

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Ascot

Mezcala

9st 8lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Reappeared with a win in the Spring Mile at Doncaster (good to soft) before good third at Newbury (1m, good), and took another step forward to win the Buckingham Palace over C&D (good to firm) at Royal Ascot; this 4yo is clearly progressive and could play another leading role up 4lb for last time.

11/2

Form: 241031 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May and landed another competitive 3yo handicap at York (1m, good to soft) last month; he enjoyed the run of the race in front last time and is 8lb higher today, but he's clearly progressive and could play another leading role.
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1st

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

13:50 York

Blue Courvoisier

9st 2lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Clive Cox

All seven starts on good/good to firm; won the competitive Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m) in May before mid-division at Royal Ascot, and he was a close third of 15 at Glorious Goodwood (1m1f) three weeks ago; could again be in the mix.

9/1

3rd

16

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

17:20 Goodwood

Blue Courvoisier

9st 3lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Clive Cox

Built upon previous promise to win the Silver Bowl at Carlisle (1m, good to firm) in May on his third handicap start; mid-division in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) since when fifth of 15 on the unfavoured far side; this 3yo remains of interest and is firmly in calculations.

4/1

Form: 31-215 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Made all in good style at Newbury (1m, good to firm) in June and creditable fifth of 28 to Mezcala in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) when last seen; also effective on good to soft; this lightly raced 4yo may still have more to offer and he could be involved.
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5th

21

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

River King

9st 2lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

Gained his 2025 novice win over 1m2f but coped well with the return to 1m at Newbury (good to firm) most recently, comfortably making all and giving the impression he'll be as effective dropped back even further in trip; low-mileage 4yo who is improving and is by a sire whose biggest moment came on the straight track at Ascot, for this stable; major claims.

12/1

Form: 4-8703 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
All eight starts on good/good to firm; his form has been up and down but he was back on song when third at Newbury (7f) last month and his strong finish suggests he should appreciate today's return to 1m; respected.
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3rd

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Newbury

Scoville

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Unplaced all five starts since winning his first two races, but there have been excuses; shaped well after making much of the running in the Royal Hunt Cup, and then used up too much energy from a wide draw in the Golden Mile at Goodwood; dropping back from 1m to 7f is an interesting move and he still has untapped potential.

9/4

13th

10

(18)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:00 Goodwood

Scoville

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Lightly raced 4yo who looked a smart prospect early doors and whose disappointing runs are perhaps best forgiven in hindsight; had wind surgery prior to a resurgence, leading his group for a very long way, in the Royal Hunt Cup (handicap debut); interesting assuming he builds on that effort.

9/1

Form: 0-7008

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Group 1 runner-up in Australia in 2024; his mark continues to fall and he wasn't disgraced in mid-division at Chester three weeks ago, with these cheekpieces added, but others have more compelling claims.
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No Results Found

Form: 7-5142 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) in June and rediscovered his progressive ways when second there (1m, good) last Friday; unraced on slow ground; this 3yo could continue to improve; firmly in calculations.
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2nd

10

(12)

4th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:48 Ascot

Moonfall

9st 2lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Won the 30-runner Britannia Stakes over C&D (good to firm) at the Royal meeting; following a 7lb rise he was only fourth of eight at Newmarket (1m, good to firm) but that shouldn't be taken as a definitive sign that his current mark is beyond him; 3yos have won two of the last three runnings; chance.

7/1

4th

2

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

14:52 Newmarket (July)

Moonfall

9st 7lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Promising profile included a Newbury novice win (extended 6f) last summer but it went into orbit, after running better than the bare result on Chester reappearance, when he got to the front over 1f out in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) and held off allcomers; a 7lb rise may not interrupt his progress over 1m.

5/2

Form: 660208 D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
4-11 on AW as opposed to 0-6 on turf; second at Ascot (1m, good to firm) in May but not at the same level at Ascot/Newmarket on his two runs since.
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8th

1

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

19:37 Newmarket (July)

Storm Star

10st 2lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Andrew Balding

All four wins have been on Newcastle AW but he's still lightly raced on turf; finished in mid-division in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot (7f) last time but he was runner-up in a Class 3 there (1m, good to firm) on his penultimate run; has claims if he can recapture that form and he's in the mix back up in trip.

13/2

11

(3)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Storm Star

9st 4lb

T: Andrew Balding

11/1

Form: 00-059 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped judged on his 2024 Listed win but he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and has failed to shine in Britain this year.
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9th

2

(1)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 5y

Class 2

15:47 Newcastle (AW)

Al Mubhir

9st 1lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Well treated on his Listed win at Sandown in July 2024 but he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and has been well held in both runs (1m, good to firm/good) for new yard this season; still unexposed on AW but he needs to raise his game back in this sphere.

20/1

5th

3

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 2

15:51 Hamilton

Al Mubhir

9st 11lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Kevin Ryan

Listed win at Sandown in July 2024 and well treated on that form; however, he drew a blank during his 2025 Australian campaign and was soundly beaten on last month's stable debut in the Thirsk Hunt Cup; something to prove.

16/1

Form: /5040- D

Last run: 350 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his 13 starts (all for William Haggas) and, having edged down the weights, he's one to watch in the betting on his first run for the Quinns (remains in same ownership); however, he has a hefty absence to defy and this is a hot race; 0-4 in 2025.
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13th

18

(21)

27th Sep 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Treasure Time

8st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won in a big field at York (1m, good to firm) last August and he's unexposed at today's trip, which could suit; best run of this light campaign came when fourth at Ascot last month but he needs something extra today.

16/1

8

(6)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

16:30 Ascot

Treasure Time

9st 8lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: William Haggas

Best form when finishing strongly to lead close home at York (1m, good to firm) last August; just two runs this year, following a fair reappearance with a never-sighted run at Goodwood (1m1f) last week; has cheekpieces fitted now but he remains with potential and this stiff test can suit.

5/1

Form: 521211 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three wins from his last four starts (soft-good to firm), the latest in an apprentice handicap against 18 rivals at York (1m) last Sunday; faces a higher calibre of opponent this afternoon but this progressive 4yo escapes a penalty for York and he did it nicely there; high on the list.
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1st

2

(10)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Inspired

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: K R Burke

Won at Hamilton (1m, good to firm) in July before good second at Haydock (1m, good), and returned to winning ways at Goodwood (1m, soft) last Sunday; this progressive 4yo is respected under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

11

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Goodwood

Inspired

9st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Has form figures of 212 since racing over 1m on turf, the success at Hamilton; ran well at Haydock (good) most recently and may show further progress kept to this trip; respected.

7/2

Form: 1-305

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All four outings on AW/good to firm; won on debut at Newcastle last November and has run well in defeat on two of his three starts since, most recently a close fifth of ten at Newmarket last month; improvement is necessary but the way he kept on last time suggests this first crack at 1m could be a good move; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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No Results Found

Betting Forcast

4/1 Bullet Point, 20/1 Mister Winston, 16/1 Ebts Guard, 16/1 Fifth Column, 12/1 Checkandchallenge, 25/1 Cash, 8/1 Mezcala, 13/2 Blue Courvoisier, 12/1 River King, 11/2 Scoville, 50/1 Henlein, 5/1 Moonfall, 20/1 Storm Star, 40/1 Al Mubhir, 20/1 Treasure Time, 14/1 Inspired, 33/1 Pinatubos Legacy

Verdict

3yos have won five of the last six runnings and there are just two such contenders in today's line-up. BLUE COURVOISIER improved again to make all in a big field at York's Ebor meeting and earns the vote ahead of Royal Ascot winner Moonfall, who was a good second back at Ascot eight days ago. Inspired escapes a penalty for last Sunday's win at York and could prove best of the older contingent, while the in-form Bullet Point could also be involved.[Ben Hutton]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Blue Courvoisier

POSTDATA:

Inspired

TOPSPEED:

Henlein