Doncaster
Today, August 2, 2025FlatClass 61m2fGood Firm
Verdict
Verdict
MEET ME IN MERAKI was unlucky not to score at Chepstow last week and remains on a fair mark. He can make amends here. Young Fire arrives in good form and is feared most, whilst Bay Dream Believer can also make her presence felt.
Meet Me In Meraki
Young Fire
Bay Dream Believer
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 6. Bay Dream BelieverJ: Jason HartT: Mark WalfordF: 56-432555
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictBelow best in recent starts but ran well in defeat earlier this summer and has been cut some slack by the handicapper. Respected. - 1. Meet Me In MerakiJ: Stevie DonohoeT: David EvansF: 13858242
- Price History:
- 3.13
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 8
VerdictPosted career best when close second of 8 in handicap at Chepstow (10f, good) 8 days ago. Just 2 lb higher here and holds strong claims. - 4. Young FireJ: C. HorganT: David O'MearaF: 77720022
- Price History:
- 5.00
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictNot won for a while but come close the last twice, latest when good second of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good to firm) a fortnight ago. Step back up in trip should suit and must enter calculations. 
2. CasilliJ: Lewis ChalkleyT: Michael & David EasterbyF: 230-63648- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictEighteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 9 in handicap (13/2) at this C&D (firm) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Others more appealing.
5. KalikapourJ: Gianluca SannaT: Seb SpencerF: 1-3787839- Price History:
- 7.50
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 57
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictNinth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at Hamilton (11.1f, good) 45 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
3. StipulationJ: Luke MorrisT: Mark LoughnaneF: 6325-666- Price History:
- 9.50
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 64
Verdict10/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Carlisle (6.9f, good to soft) 64 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Work to do.
7. Very ClassyJ: Cam HardieT: Suzzanne FranceF: 754/30-8- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 66
VerdictFirst run since leaving Geoff Oldroyd when eighth of 9 in handicap at Beverley (8.4f, good, 40/1) 66 days ago. Up in trip. Makes limited appeal.- Unnamed Favourite
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