Doncaster

Today, June 27, 2025FlatClass 57fGood Firm

Verdict

NOVELLO LAD has progressed with each run this season, finishing a close second over this course and distance 12 days ago, and may be able to go one better under Oisin Murphy. Age of Baroque has solid claims under a penalty after his recent Southwell win, while Kristal Klear bounced back to form when narrowly beaten at Wetherby last time and should run well again.

Novello Lad
Age Of Baroque
Kristal Klear

Win or Each Way

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places

4. Novello Lad
J: Oisin MurphyT: Paul Midgley
F: 31320-532
Price History:
2.63
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Has shown consistent form this season after returning from a breathing operation. Again stepped forward when second of 10 in a handicap at this C&D (7/2) 12 days ago, took strong hold. Looks set to go well again with Oisin Murphy an eye-catching jockey booking.
10. Waistcoat
J: Sean LeveyT: Dylan Cunha
F: 6-6061814
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Won a 6f handicap at Nottingham 23 days ago before finishing fourth of 13 in a 7f handicap at Chester (13/2) 14 days ago, running creditably under a penalty and keeping on well. Should be competitive again.
1. Age Of Baroque
J: Luke CattonT: Marco Botti
F: 34/9-0051
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
10-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Steadily improved in handicaps with best effort coming when landing a 7-runner handicap at Southwell 10 days ago with tongue strap back on, making headway under pressure before leading in the final furlong. Switches to turf and is able to race in the same grade under a penalty here. Solid claims.
13. Create
J: Aidan KeeleyT: Scott Dixon
F: 06-708321
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Won at this course and distance from a much higher mark last season and placed in two recent handicaps prior to winning a handicap at Southwell over 1m (9/2) 27 days ago, idling late but holding on. The return to this course and distance could suit. Respected.
2. Rascal Recknell
J: Saffie OsborneT: Michael Appleby
F: 2/1479998-
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
249
Verdict
Fairly useful as a juvenile but without a win in six runs having lost his way for Kevin Philippart De Foy towards the end of last year (subsequently sold for 13,000 gns). Headgear removed on debut for shrewd yard and is worth a market check returning from 249-day absence.
6. Kristal Klear
J: Callum RodriguezT: Stella Barclay
F: 612124-72
Price History:
11.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Has shown good form in 7f handicaps, winning readily at Wolverhampton last September. Second of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (16/1) 25 days ago, bouncing back to best form returned to turf. Remains of interest in this grade.
12. Lumenbourg
J: Ryan SextonT: Julie Camacho
F: 327-71723
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
visor
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Has shown good form on turf this season including second at Thirsk and finished third of 10 in a handicap at Redcar (9/4) 32 days ago, despite having been nudged up in the weights. Has previous course and distance winning form and could be competitive back at this track.
7. Ataser
J: Ray DawsonT: T. J. Kent
F: 25309/588-
Price History:
15.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
238
Verdict
Finished 8th of 14 in a handicap at Newmarket (22/1) 238 days ago, diving left from stalls and struggling from 4f out. Has not won for 15 races. Visor now removed and has something to prove.
3. Hows The Guvnor
J: George WoodT: Jennie Candlish
F: 5/5024-859
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
48
Verdict
Form has deteriorated since running well in hood on final two outings for Clive Cox last year. Finished 9th of 10 in handicap at Leicester (10/1) 48 days ago, always behind. Hood back on today and it remains to be seen whether that can spark a revival.
8. Classy Clarets
J: Christian HowarthT: Alice Haynes
F: 1-5790012
Price History:
29.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Won a 7f handicap at Wolverhampton in May before finishing second of 7 in handicap at Lingfield (7f, turf) at 11/1 16 days ago when staying on after being held up (typically slowly away). Encouraging that he's put creditable back-to-back runs together though he still comes with risks attached.
5. Danzart
J: Shane KellyT: Stella Barclay
F: 47320-614
Price History:
31.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
55
Verdict
Course and distance winner in April (enjoyed strong pace) who finished 4th of 8 in handicap at Doncaster over 6f (9/2) 55 days ago, not settling fully and weakening in the final furlong. Chance if he can settle back up in trip.
9. Highfield Viking
J: Jason HartT: John & Sean Quinn
F: 22/01435-5
Price History:
34.00
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Last win came in a handicap at Thirsk (heavy) April 2024. Finished 5th of 6 in a handicap at Carlisle (6/1) 28 days ago, needing the run. Likely to be sharper today but previous wins have come on testing ground.
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Non-Runners

11. Emily Post
J: Joanna MasonT: Michael Dods
F: 0-7624474
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
On a lengthy losing run of 19 races since August 2023 though returned to form when finishing fourth of 11 in handicap at Wetherby (20/1) 25 days ago, making headway late after being held up. Should be in the mix if breaking on terms but losing run continues to mount up.

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