Doncaster Races & Results 1 Friday 2nd June 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Doncaster Races & Results Tomform Friday 2nd June 2023

There were 58 Races on Friday 2nd June 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Chepstow, 8 races at Carlisle, 8 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Epsom, 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Catterick, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 2nd June 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (2/1 +11%) American Belle	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) American Belle 2/1, Didn't need to be at best when making all in 8-runner minor event (13/8) at Chelmsford (7f) 29 days ago, having run of race. Performed well both starts on turf last season and while another soft lead is unlikely (assuming similar tactics are employed here), she has to enter calculations. Off the mark on the AW last time and handled turf well enough in her first two starts.
2	9 2nd (9) (4/1 +11%) Wadi Bani	4 4/1(+11%)	(9) Wadi Bani 4/1, 11/1, respectable fourth of 16 in handicap at Newmarket (7f, good) 14 days ago, nearest finish. Wasn't seen to best effect there and it's surely a matter of time before he gets his head in front. 0-9 but has run well in three of four starts since returning in March; place claims again.
3	8 3rd (8) (5.5/1 +8%) Drafted	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(8) Drafted 5.5/1, 2/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 11-runner nursery at Wolverhampton (7.2f) on final 2-y-o start. Had the run of things that day and more needed up 5 lb. 5lb higher than when off the mark at Wolverhampton (7f, AW) last October; market useful.
4	6 4th (6) (11/1 -100%) Eagle Day	11 11/1(-100%)	(6) Eagle Day 11/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 5/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Ayr (8f, good) 25 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Drop back to this trip looks a good move and this well-bred colt will probably be seen in a better light now switched to handicap company. Has shown ability and may be suited by the return to this trip on handicap debut.
5th	1 5th (1) (20/1 -167%) Pop World	20 20/1(-167%)	(1) Pop World 20/1, Twice-raced winner. 2/1, won 8-runner maiden at Catterick (6f, good to soft) when last seen in September. She was well on top at the finish that day and further improvement likely now handicapping for her in-form yard. Showed good form in both starts last year and remains open to further improvement.
6th	3 6th (3) (4.5/1 +40%) Rock Of England	4.5 4.5/1(+40%)	(3) Rock Of England 4.5/1, Fourth of 6 in handicap (10/3) at Ayr (7.2f, good) 25 days ago. Probably capable of winning a race off this mark but improvement will be needed if he's to emerge on top here. Has not built on successful debut at Thirsk last summer; others preferred.
7th	5 7th (5) (11/1 +45%) Nuthatch	11 11/1(+45%)	(5) Nuthatch 11/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Southwell in April. Ninth of 11 in handicap at Nottingham (8.3f, heavy, 22/1) 31 days ago. Conditions may have been against her on that occasion and she's worth another chance on turf. Two wins on the AW; well held on turf debut but may have found 1m on soft ground too much.
8th	7 8th (7) (12/1 +40%) Oscar's Sister	12 12/1(+40%)	(7) Oscar's Sister 12/1, 22/1, respectable seventh of 14 in handicap at Haydock (8f, good to firm) 34 days ago. Others make greater appeal. Back off her winning mark but needs to resume her progress.

LTO Selection:

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 7f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A host of chances in what appears to be an open event, with marginal preference for EAGLE DAY. The son of Kodiac shaped with promise on his first two starts, but perhaps flattered to deceive when fifth of seven on his Ayr reappearance last month. He enters handicaps off a workable mark, however, and it would be no surprise were his career to take flight. Pop World left a lasting impression when recording her maiden success at Catterick last September and, with further improvement likely, she must be considered. Others to note include Oscar's Sister and American Belle.

There should be better to come from EAGLE DAY, who has shown clear promise in a trio of maidens and now gets the chance to show what he can do in a handicap off an opening mark that surely underestimates him. Wadi Bani is 0-9 but that only tells half the story and he is feared on the back of an encouraging display in a big field at Newmarket. Chelmsford-winner American Belle and unexposed handicap debutante Pop World are others to consider.

The selection is AMERICAN BELLE whose Chelmsford win last time suggests she is continuing to progress. She seems to handle turf too.

17:05 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 7f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
13	13 (13) (150/1 +0%) Miss Lightfandango	150 150/1(+0%)	(13) Miss Lightfandango 150/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event (14/1) at Newmarket (7f, soft). Off 7 months and her future surely lies in handicaps. Well beaten in two starts last autumn; may have more chance in handicaps after this.
1	1 1st (1) (0.44/1 +23%) Embesto	0.44 0.44/1(+23%)	(1) Embesto 0.44/1, Promising type. Won 13-runner maiden at Yarmouth (8f, good, 3/1) on debut 31 days ago, impressively. On that evidence, he already looks capable of mixing it at a higher level and is very much the one to beat. Impressive when coming home 6l clear on his Yarmouth debut; looks a smart prospect.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/1 +8%) Halla Dubai	11 11/1(+8%)	(4) Halla Dubai 11/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 11 in minor event (18/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago, clear of rest. More than capable of picking up a race judged on that effort but minor place money looks the most likely outcome here. Beaten a neck at Lingfield last time, but will need further improvement to win this.
3	2 3rd (2) (6/1 -100%) Modesty	6 6/1(-100%)	(2) Modesty 6/1, Promising type. Won 12-runner maiden at York (7.9f, good to soft, 10/1) on sole 2-y-o start, despite a slow start. That form is nothing special but he looks a good prospect and is evidently held in high regard (holds Group 1 entries). Successful debut at York last autumn and still has more to offer; holds Group 1 entries.
4	6 4th (6) (125/1 -89%) Morcar	125 125/1(-89%)	(6) Morcar 125/1, Twice-raced maiden. 150/1, eighth of 11 in minor event at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago. Probably more one for handicaps in due course. Yard also saddles newcomer Tujjaar. Well held in two AW novices 279 days apart; can be handicapped after this.
5th	10 5th (10) (14/1 +30%) Soowaih	14 14/1(+30%)	(10) Soowaih 14/1, Gleneagles colt. Closely related to useful 13.3f-16.2f winner Mobbhij and half-brother to several winners, including very smart 1m-10.4f winner Sajjhaa. Likely type on paper but Embesto is almost certainly the stable No 1. Interesting to see how this well-bred colt fares in the market.
6th	12 6th (12) (14/1 -40%) Unlimited	14 14/1(-40%)	(12) Unlimited 14/1, 120,000 gns yearling, Saxon Warrior colt. Closely related to several winners, including smart winner up to 1½m Deep Brillante and useful winner Hubble Bubble and , former won Japanese Derby. Top yard and the market should be informative. Bred to be useful and market support for him would be significant.
7th	9 7th (9) (80/1 +0%) Solution	80 80/1(+0%)	(9) Solution 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 13 in minor event at Kempton (7f). Off 170 days and sizeable step forward needed. Held in two AW novices late last year; middle-distance handicaps may be more his thing.
8th	7 8th (7) (66/1 +34%) My Harrison George	66 66/1(+34%)	(7) My Harrison George 66/1, Once-raced maiden. 33/1, last of 17 in maiden at York (7f, good to firm) on debut. Off 9 months and he's another who may be more of a handicapping prospect. Last on his debut in a hot York maiden last August; may need more time.
9th	3 9th (3) (10/1 -33%) Carbis Bay	10 10/1(-33%)	(3) Carbis Bay 10/1, Promising individual. 13/2, second of 8 in minor event at Newcastle (8f) on debut in February. Pulled clear of the rest with the winner, who followed up in listed company next time, and improvement should be forthcoming. Runner-up on Newcastle debut in February and form worked out well.
10th	11 10th (11) (22/1 -10%) Tujjaar	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Tujjaar 22/1, Frankel colt. Dam, 2-y-o 6f/7f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7.4f Motafaawit. Lots to like judged on pedigree and the connections he represents, so it will be interesting to see what the market has to say. Nicely bred and well worth a market check, but this looks a warm race.
11th	5 11th (5) (250/1 -67%) Kovu	250 250/1(-67%)	(5) Kovu 250/1, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Roaring Lion gelding. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7.4f winner) who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Kikonga. Limited appeal on paper. Nicely bred, but stable not known for winning newcomers and this a tough starting point.
12th	8 12th (8) (300/1 -50%) New York Bay	300 300/1(-50%)	(8) New York Bay 300/1, Last of 13 in maiden (150/1) at Newmarket (10f, good) on debut 14 days ago. Very hard to warm to on the back of that. Tailed off on his Newmarket debut a fortnight ago; makes no appeal for now.

LTO Selection:

17:40 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

It was a warm race on paper in which EMBESTO made a mockery of his rivals at Yarmouth last month, powering clear to record a six-length debut success. This is more demanding under a penalty, but the Roaring Lion colt is sure to improve and can double his tally. Carbis Bay bumped into an exciting prospect in Canberra Legend on his first start and should progress. Tujjaar and Unlimited boast smart pedigrees and could have a say on their debuts, while Halla Dubai and York winner Modesty complete a lengthy shortlist.

It was hard not to be impressed by the way EMBESTO went about his business on debut at Yarmouth last month and, armed with plenty of scope for improvement, he is taken to follow up here before going on to better things. Modesty has been handed some fancy entries on the back of a promising debut success at York in October and is likely to make his presence felt. Carbis Bay and Halla Dubai should both be winning before long, while newcomers Tujjaar and Unlimited are appealing types on paper.

Two of the three runnings of this race have gone to a previous winner and EMBESTO was most impressive on his Yarmouth debut.

17:40 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (3.33/1 +17%) La Trinidad	3.33 3.33/1(+17%)	(3) La Trinidad 3.33/1, Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Redcar (8f, heavy) 46 days ago, slowly away. Live each-way chance. Without a win since summer 2021 but solid third last time and could be in the mix.
2	4 2nd (4) (5/1 -43%) Tropez Power	5 5/1(-43%)	(4) Tropez Power 5/1, Latest win at Southwell in February. 14/1, twelfth of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f, firm) 15 days ago, slowly away. Down to an attractive mark and he's high on the shortlist. Major improvement on AW since joining this yard but hasn't transferred that back to turf.
3	5 3rd (5) (5/1 +38%) Diamondonthehill	5 5/1(+38%)	(5) Diamondonthehill 5/1, Creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Thirsk (7f, good, 14/1) 13 days ago, nearest finish. Drying ground in his favour and he shouldn't be far away. Two 1m wins last year & encouraging 6th over 7f latest; possible player now back up to 1m.
4	9 4th (9) (22/1 -120%) Ellade	22 22/1(-120%)	(9) Ellade 22/1, Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (7/1) at Lingfield (8f, AW) 24 days ago, needing stronger gallop. That run will have blown away the cobwebs but others make more appeal from a win point of view all the same. Didn't run badly on reappearance and she's dropped to a dangerous mark; not discounted.
5th	6 5th (6) (16/1 +20%) Grey Fox	16 16/1(+20%)	(6) Grey Fox 16/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy, 12/1) 25 days ago. Entitled to come on for that run and drop back in trip on better ground are factors in his favour. Conditions were unsuitable on his reappearance but he'd be of greater interest at Windsor.
6th	10 6th (10) (6/1 +14%) Copper And Five	6 6/1(+14%)	(10) Copper And Five 6/1, Successful in this race in 2021. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 12-runner handicap at Thirsk (8f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago, all out. 3 lb rise fair enough but this is more demanding. Won this two years ago and scored at Thirsk a fortnight ago; could be in the mix once more.
7th	2 7th (2) (3.33/1 +26%) Siam Fox	3.33 3.33/1(+26%)	(2) Siam Fox 3.33/1, C&D winner. 15/2, won 6-runner handicap at Yarmouth (8f, good) 31 days ago. 5 lb rise fair enough and another bold show could be on the way. Made all with something to spare at Yarmouth last month and a 5lb rise isn't harsh.
8th	8 8th (8) (40/1 -82%) True Jem	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) True Jem 40/1, 28/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (6f, heavy) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip and she needs to bounce back in a major way. Has struggled on her three runs this spring and is untested at this distance.
9th	11 9th (11) (12/1 +0%) King Of York	12 12/1(+0%)	(11) King Of York 12/1, 7/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Thirsk (8f, good) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time and not without each-way hope. 0-13 but he's run several good races and perhaps the cheekpieces will eke out extra.
10th	7 10th (7) (50/1 +0%) Sophosc	50 50/1(+0%)	(7) Sophosc 50/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap at Windsor (10f, heavy, 33/1) 25 days ago. Hard to warm to on the back of that low-key display. Soft ground an obvious excuse on reappearance; prolific in both codes last year.
11th	1 11th (1) (33/1 -267%) May Night	33 33/1(-267%)	(1) May Night 33/1, 4/1, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 67 days ago, doing better under change of tactics. However, he remains winless following 7 attempts on turf. Two AW wins in these cheekpieces this year; doubt about return to turf but not ruled out.

LTO Selection:

18:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

SIAM FOX took full advantage of a sliding handicap mark when kicking clear of his rivals at Yarmouth 31 days ago. He's now 5lb higher and faces sterner opposition, but a mark of 85 is well within range judged on past exploits, so he gets the verdict. Near the foot of the weights, recent Thirsk scorer Copper And Five can give another good account of himself, while the consistent La Trinidad is unlikely to be far away either.

Back in calmer waters, TROPEZ POWER could be the answer. The 4-y-o has come up short in big-field Class 2 handicaps returned to turf the last twice but this is more suitable and he's 3 lb lower compared to when scoring on the all-weather in February. Siam Fox did the job in good style from the front at Yarmouth and he remains on a workable mark following a 5 lb rise, while Diamondonthehill and Grey Fox both make each-way appeal.

Course winner SIAM FOX has scored on two of his five starts since joining Kevin Frost and can continue the good work.

18:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 8f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (1.88/1 +44%) Aimeric	1.88 1.88/1(+44%)	(1) Aimeric 1.88/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at York (13.8f, good to soft) on final start of 2022. Gelded and underwent a wind op during the winter, and this lightly raced 4-y-o is of strong interest back on better ground. Won twice last year and has been gelded and undergone wind surgery since last seen.
2	3 2nd (3) (18/1 -13%) Apparate	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Apparate 18/1, Course winner. Respectable third of 7 in handicap (7/2) at this C&D (heavy) when last seen 19 months ago. Wellbeing needs taking on trust on debut for new yard but he resumes on a potentially handy mark. Watch the betting for clues. Makes his stable debut after 587 days off; market should be revealing.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +0%) Educator	3 3/1(+0%)	(2) Educator 3/1, 9/4, last of 8 in handicap at Epsom (10.1f, heavy) 38 days ago, finding nothing. Questions to answer on the back of that low-key reappearance. Dual winner who looked all at sea on soft ground on his return; better expected here.
4	5 4th (5) (6.5/1 +7%) Wor Willie	6.5 6.5/1(+7%)	(5) Wor Willie 6.5/1, Respectable length third of 15 to Aimeric in handicap at Ayr (13.1f, good, 11/2). Off 8 months and will need to raise his game if he's to reverse the placings with that rival here. Goes well on fast ground and has a good record fresh, but this may be an insufficient test.
5th	4 5th (4) (4.5/1 -29%) Hasty Sailor	4.5 4.5/1(-29%)	(4) Hasty Sailor 4.5/1, 14/1, creditable second of 7 in handicap at Newmarket (12f, good) 15 days ago, finishing well. On a good mark if he can build on that. Three wins on AW but proved he could act on turf when beaten a neck at Newmarket last time.
6th	7 6th (7) (10/1 -25%) Wandering Rocks	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Wandering Rocks 10/1, Course winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap at Hamilton (12.1f, good to firm, 9/2) 14 days ago. Hood back on and would be a danger to all if reproducing form of his Newbury third off a 5 lb higher mark in September. Out of the frame in his last three starts, including both since returning in April.
7th	9 7th (9) (11/1 -38%) Australian Angel	11 11/1(-38%)	(9) Australian Angel 11/1, Sixth of 9 in handicap at Newmarket (14f, good, 4/1) 14 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Reproduction of peak 2022 form would give her a fighting chance. Three wins last year, but twice held since returning and probably needs further than this.
8th	6 8th (6) (40/1 -21%) Jaramillo	40 40/1(-21%)	(6) Jaramillo 40/1, 9/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kempton (21f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Successful on latest start in this sphere but that was back in October 2021 (final start for Roger Varian) and probably best watched. Yet to prove his stamina for this far on the Flat and not sure how well handicapped he is.

LTO Selection:

18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

HASTY SAILOR returned to form when denied by a neck in second place at Newmarket recently and he holds leading claims off just 2lb higher. The lightly-raced Aimeric likely has more to offer this season and a wind/gelding operation during his winter break could unlock some improvement. Educator ran too bad to be true on his reappearance at Epsom in April and William Haggas' charge could also have a say in proceedings.

It's probably best to overlook AIMERIC's York effort when last seen in October and, with just half-a-dozen starts under his belt and a broadly progressive profile, he earns the vote. Roger Varian's charge may have most to fear from Wandering Rocks, who has to be of interest off this reduced mark with the hood refitted. Hasty Sailor will be a threat if building on his back-to-form Newmarket second last time and Australian Angel is respected based on last season's exploits.

The solid one is HASTY SAILOR who is 2lb higher than when just beaten at Newmarket last time, but he remains unexposed on turf.

18:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 3) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (0.83/1 +17%) Perfuse	0.83 0.83/1(+17%)	(3) Perfuse 0.83/1, Confirmed debut promise when winning 6-runner minor event at Nottingham (10.2f, heavy, 11/10) 21 days ago, drawing clear final 1f. Well-bred colt and can follow up with further improvement to come upped in trip. Impressive when winning by a big margin at Nottingham on his second start; more to come.
2	2 2nd (2) (3.2/1 -42%) Inquiring Minds	3.2 3.2/1(-42%)	(2) Inquiring Minds 3.2/1, Having made a successful debut at Newcastle, was unsuited by way the race developed when 13¾ lengths last of 8 to Military Order in listed Derby Trial at Lingfield (1m4f, AW, 9/1) 20 days ago. Remains capable of better. Impressive on debut, but unsuited by the track at Lingfield next time; should do better.
3	1 3rd (1) (3.33/1 -11%) Circuit Breaker	3.33 3.33/1(-11%)	(1) Circuit Breaker 3.33/1, Made a winning start in 8-runner maiden at Windsor (1m2f, heavy, 2/1) 25 days ago, keeping on well final 1f. Not dismissed lightly with this longer distance to suit. Did it well on his Windsor debut; open to plenty of improvement and 1m4f no problem.
4	4 4th (4) (80/1 +20%) Hondo	80 80/1(+20%)	(4) Hondo 80/1, Gregorian gelding. Half-brother to useful 1¼m-1½m winner Cumulonimbus. Dam 11f winner out of useful 1½m-1¾m winner Jane Austen. Looks to be up against it on debut. Faces a daunting task on debut.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +58%) Star Turn	14 14/1(+58%)	(5) Star Turn 14/1, 62,000 gns foal, 60,000 gns 2-y-o, Zoustar gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including 9f-1½m winner His Kyllachy and winner up to 9.5f Logorrheic. Has a useful standard to aim at first time up. Would need to be well above average to make a successful debut in this field.

LTO Selection:

19:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

PERFUSE was impressive when gaining a breakthrough success at Nottingham three weeks ago and Sir Michael Stoute's colt may have more to offer now stepped up to 1m4f. Inquiring Minds failed to make an impact in the Derby Trial at Lingfield, but it's too early to write him off and the son of Kingman enters calculations. A bigger threat may emerge from debut winner Circuit Breaker, who triumphed with authority at Windsor.

A trio of previous winners in the contest, with preference for PERFUSE who looked a good prospect when powering clear at Nottingham 3 weeks ago. He can go on improving upped in trip and is taken to see off the challenge of Inquiring Minds, who is worth another chance to build on the promise he had shown on debut. Circuit Breaker is also respected.

The vote goes to the impressive Nottingham scorer PERFUSE, who looks the type to keep on improving with racing.

19:15 Doncaster Stakes (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8.5/1 +58%) Temple Bruer	8.5 8.5/1(+58%)	(3) Temple Bruer 8.5/1, Dual C&D winner. After 7 months off, well below form when last of 9 in handicap at Brighton (7f, good, 14/1) 41 days ago. Needs to leave latest effort behind, but had made good start for his current yard last year.
2	1 2nd (1) (3/1 -100%) Ventura Express	3 3/1(-100%)	(1) Ventura Express 3/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap (7/2) at Pontefract (5f, good) 7 days ago, quickening to lead 1f out and soon clear. The one to beat under a penalty.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 -67%) Rathbone	10 10/1(-67%)	(2) Rathbone 10/1, C&D winner. Failed to justify strong support when seventh of 11 in handicap (4/1) at Thirsk (6f, good) 13 days ago. However, he's not one to write off having been dropped a further 2 lb.
4	6 4th (6) (4.5/1 +0%) Showtime Mahomes	4.5 4.5/1(+0%)	(6) Showtime Mahomes 4.5/1, Failed to build on previous runner-up effort when sixth of 13 in handicap at Thirsk (6f, heavy, 5/1) 27 days ago. Has dropped to his last winning mark, though, so could bounce back returned to a sounder surface.
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +58%) Milbanke	5 5/1(+58%)	(7) Milbanke 5/1, Latest win at Wolverhampton in November. Below form both starts this year, though, racing too freely when nineteenth of 20 in handicap at York (7f, good to firm, 28/1) 14 days ago.
6th	5 6th (5) (7.5/1 +46%) Oso Rapido	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(5) Oso Rapido 7.5/1, Went backwards from reappearance when twelfth of 14 in handicap at Chester (7f, heavy, 22/1) 23 days ago. Others more persuasive.
7th	8 7th (8) (4.5/1 -13%) Maxzeno	4.5 4.5/1(-13%)	(8) Maxzeno 4.5/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, produced his best effort when second of 9 in handicap at Nottingham (5f, heavy, 11/1) 20 days ago, suited by emphasis on stamina. Could build on his latest run back up in trip.
8th	4 8th (4) (16/1 +0%) Mark's Choice	16 16/1(+0%)	(4) Mark's Choice 16/1, In first-time blinkers, best effort of the season when fourth of 8 in handicap at Ripon (6f, heavy, 7/1) 21 days ago. Task is now to back up his latest effort.

LTO Selection:

19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

VENTURA EXPRESS appeared freshened up by a 62-day break when a ready winner at Pontefract last Friday and the six-year-old should take some stopping under a 5lb penalty. Recent Nottingham runner-up Maxzeno shaped as if this return to 6f could help and he isn't taken lightly with top apprentice Billy Loughnane booked to ride. Showtime Mahomes completes the shortlist back on better ground.

After 9 weeks off, VENTURA EXPRESS produced a career best when scoring emphatically at Pontefract a week ago and a penalty might not prevent him from following up with his yard going well. Maxzeno also ran his best race to date when second at Nottingham last time and could be the main danger, ahead of Showtime Mahomes.

The vote goes to C&D winner RATHBONE who has become favourably treated having dropped 8lb below his last winning mark.

19:45 Doncaster Handicap (Class 4) 6f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (2.75/1 +45%) Bulldog Spirit	2.75 2.75/1(+45%)	(5) Bulldog Spirit 2.75/1, Got back on the up when second of 8 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 6/1) 11 days ago, finding only a handicap debutant too strong. Can give another good account. Due to go up 3lb for his close second at Windsor last time; major player.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/1 -27%) Another Run	7 7/1(-27%)	(2) Another Run 7/1, Had been going the right way before failing to handle conditions when last of 3 in minor event at Leicester (11.8f, heavy, 5/4) 49 days ago. Can bounce back on handicap debut with good-value claimer on board. Bogged down at Leicester last time, but progressive on AW before that; could bounce back.
3	1 3rd (1) (12/1 -100%) Flower Of Dubai	12 12/1(-100%)	(1) Flower Of Dubai 12/1, Successful at Kempton on debut and ran to a similar level when sixth of 7 in minor event (15/2) at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) 29 days ago. Improvement required as she makes a quick switch to handicaps. 1-2 on the AW and has something to prove under top weight on handicap/turf debut.
4	3 4th (3) (2/1 -60%) Bravura	2 2/1(-60%)	(3) Bravura 2/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 11/1, sixth of 12 in minor event at Southwell (8.1f) in January, not knocked about. Significantly up in trip for his handicap debut and he's the type that his in-form trainer does so well with. Showed ability on the AW in the winter but bred to come into his own over middle-distances.
5th	7 5th (7) (12/1 +70%) Two Past Eight	12 12/1(+70%)	(7) Two Past Eight 12/1, On his return from 7 months off (had been gelded), well below form when eleventh of 12 in handicap at Beverley (9.9f, good, 14/1) 17 days ago. Others make more appeal. Has gone backwards since handicapping; longer trip should suit, but something to prove.
6th	6 6th (6) (8.5/1 +66%) Sea Master	8.5 8.5/1(+66%)	(6) Sea Master 8.5/1, After 6 months off (gelded/had wind op), finished well held when eighth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Beverley (9.9f, good to soft) 44 days ago. Needs to leave his latest effort well behind. Longer trip should suit, but needs a resurgence after a poor effort on his Beverley return.
7th	4 7th (4) (5/1 -11%) Sutue Alshams	5 5/1(-11%)	(4) Sutue Alshams 5/1, After 7 months off (gelded), sixth of 7 in minor event at Haydock (11.6f, good to firm, 20/1) 34 days ago. Needs to step forward from his reapperance run now handicapping. Showed ability in the second of three starts; open to improvement switched to a handicap.

LTO Selection:

20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

The value may lie with BULLDOG SPIRIT, who ran a career best last time out when second at Windsor, and his draw in stall one gives him every chance to dominate this contest from the front. Bravura looks a typical Sir Mark Prescott improver upped in trip, while Flower Of Dubai has strong claims if bouncing back to the form of her stylish debut win at Kempton.

Bred for longer trips, BRAVURA could leave his previous form behind now up in distance on his handicap debut, so he is taken to open his account with his yard in excellent form. He can get the better of fellow handicap debutant Another Run, who can resume his progress on a sounder surface, while Bulldog Spirit also merits consideration.

Four of the last six runnings have gone to a handicap newcomer and can do so again courtesy of BRAVURA, who should relish the trip.

20:15 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4.5/1 -50%) Lexington Knight	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(1) Lexington Knight 4.5/1, Good second of 10 in handicap at Windsor (11.4f, good to firm, 7/1) 11 days ago. Merits the utmost respect off the same mark here. 1-19 on turf, but only just beaten at Windsor last time and 1lb well in; major player.
2	6 2nd (6) (3/1 +0%) Bookmark	3 3/1(+0%)	(6) Bookmark 3/1, Good third of 7 in handicap at Wolverhampton (12.2f, 5/1) 31 days ago, conceding first run. 2-3 over this C&D and leading claims with star apprentice Billy Loughnane again in the saddle. Dual C&D winner last year and now 3lb lower than for the most recent; interesting.
3	3 3rd (3) (50/1 +0%) Red Royalist	50 50/1(+0%)	(3) Red Royalist 50/1, Blinkered for 1st time, last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (19.6f, good, 11/1) on latest start 10 months ago. Failed to threaten on latest start in this sphere and bit to prove starting out for new yard here. Tongue strap on 1st time. No win since the middle of 2019; stable debut after ten months off; tongue-tie on.
4	5 4th (5) (6/1 +40%) Sword Beach	6 6/1(+40%)	(5) Sword Beach 6/1, Bit below form seventh of 18 in handicap (20/1) at Newbury (12f, good) 14 days ago, not ideally placed. Given a chance by the handicapper and certainly not one to write off. Has become very well handicapped; return to a sound surface could spark him back to life.
5th	7 5th (7) (6.5/1 +24%) Mythical	6.5 6.5/1(+24%)	(7) Mythical 6.5/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2019. Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Wetherby (10f, good to firm, 22/1) 17 days ago. Couldn't be sure that the return to this trip is what he craves. Formerly smart; better effort last time and has a chance if building on it.
6th	2 6th (2) (6/1 +57%) Alnilam	6 6/1(+57%)	(2) Alnilam 6/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 8 in maiden (15/2) at Newcastle (10.2f). Off 7 months ahead of this debut for new yard/handicap bow. Makes his stable/handicap/turf debut after eight months off; watch market.
7th	8 7th (8) (12/1 -33%) Liberated Lad	12 12/1(-33%)	(8) Liberated Lad 12/1, Latest win at Southwell in January. Creditable third of 10 in handicap there (14.1f, 9/4) 80 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ian Williams. Others make more appeal. Makes stable debut after 80 days off & returns to turf for first time since last summer.
8th	4 8th (4) (8.5/1 -31%) Saywhatyouwant	8.5 8.5/1(-31%)	(4) Saywhatyouwant 8.5/1, 10/1, fifth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Newcastle (16.2f, good). Off 6 months and tongue strap refitted on this debut for new yard. Went close latest Flat start and while that was back in October 2021, he's not discounted. Dual winning hurdler last year, but she may need this stable debut after seven months off.
9th	9 9th (9) (7.5/1 -25%) Golden Vintage	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(9) Golden Vintage 7.5/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Southwell (12.1f) 87 days ago, finishing well. Remains to be seen if she can reproduce that level of form back on turf but she'll be a threat if able to do so. Some good efforts on the AW this year but needs to do it on turf and been off three months.

LTO Selection:

20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A winner over C&D twice last season, BOOKMARK should be primed for another course success after an eye-catching third at Wolverhampton last time out when denied by a narrow margin. Lexington Knight has been knocking on the door of late and deserves a change in luck, while Liberated Lad is of interest on his first start for new connections. Golden Vintage and Mythical are capable on their day too.

Arguably unlucky not to get her head in front at Wolverhampton last time, BOOKMARK looks the way to go. She is 2-3 over this C&D and shades preference ahead of Lexington Knight, who put up a bold show returned to turf at Windsor recently and looks set for another leading role off the same mark. Saywhatyouwant is interesting back in this sphere and Golden Vintage could have a say in the finish if her recent all-weather form can be transferred to turf.

The return here makes BOOKMARK (nap) an attractive proposition having dropped 3lb lower than for the latest of two C&D wins last year.

20:50 Doncaster Handicap (Class 5) 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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