13:40 Doncaster

Thursday 8 July 2021

All13:1013:4014:1514:5015:2516:00

Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap

Off time: 13:41 | Winning time: 1m 9.74s

(12)

Marvel^p⁴¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-13| J: Josh Quinn⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 70

7/2

Unsuited by drop in trip last 2 starts. Now 0-14 and though more than capable of picking up a race, he'd be of greater interest back at 6f.

Form: 34-2255

(11)

Blazing Hot^p1¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-13| J: D Allan| T: Paul Collins| OR: 70

8/1

Won at Southwell in August. Better effort for this yard when fourth at Musselburgh 10 days ago, still looking a little ring rusty. Cheekpieces added.

Form: 3515-74

(5)

The Armed Man²³

Age: 8| Weight: 9-12| J: Paula Muir⁽³⁾| T: C W Fairhurst| OR: 69| D

4/1

Looked to be coming to the boil before excuses at Thirsk latest. Now 3 lb below last winning mark and needs considering.

Form: 05-8258

(1)

Jumira Bridge⁸⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 9-12| J: T Hamilton| T: D Shaw| OR: 69| D

50/1

Three-time winner on the AW this year. Pulled too hard last 2 starts and bit to prove on what is a rare start on turf nowadays.

Form: 167177

(2)

Mutabaahy⁴²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-11| J: Harry Russell⁽⁵⁾| T: A Brittain| OR: 68| D

7/1

Scored at Wolverhampton in March. Mixed record back on turf since but latest third of 7 in handicap at Haydock (5f, soft) 42 days ago was creditable.

Form: 144583

(8)

Follow Your Heart⁴¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-9| J: J P Spencer| T: K A Ryan| OR: 72| D

12/1

Left debut behind to win 10-runner novice at Wolverhampton (6.1f, 9/4) on return but well held back on turf when last of 4 at Pontefract (5f, soft, 7/2). Makes handicap debut.

Form: 5-14

(7)

Somewhere Secret^b⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 9-8| J: Faye McManoman⁽³⁾| T: M Mullineaux| OR: 65| C| D

11/1

Returned to form from out the blue to bag 5f handicap at Carlisle (heavy) in May. However, well held at Haydock both starts since and others more convincing.

Form: 7-80167

(3)

Mecca's Hot Steps^b⁶¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: Ben Robinson| T: M Dods| OR: 62

18/1

Went close a few times last season but heavy defeats both starts this term so bit to prove.

Form: 2242-79

(4)

My Friend Stan¹⁷¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: P Hanagan| T: Miss J A Camacho| OR: 58

9/2

Some promise on yard debut in December but well held at Wolverhampton (6f) in January and off since.

Form: 65004-8

(10)

Lucky Beggar¹⁴

Age: 11| Weight: 8-12| J: Joanna Mason⁽³⁾| T: D C Griffiths| OR: 55| D

10/1

Latest win at Thirsk in May. Below form at Nottingham (5f, good to firm, 8/1) 14 days ago but easier conditions here are more suitable.

Form: 463146

Non-Runners

(9)

Sam's Call¹⁰

Weight: 9-6| Age: 4

T: M & D Easterby J: D Tudhope

(6)

Val De Travers²³

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: L A Mullaney J: J P Sullivan

Forecasts

Marvel (7/2), The Armed Man (4/1), Sam's Call (4/1), My Friend Stan (9/2), Mutabaahy (7/1), Blazing Hot (8/1), Lucky Beggar (10/1), Somewhere Secret (11/1), Follow Your Heart (12/1), Val De Travers (16/1), Mecca's Hot Steps (18/1), Jumira Bridge (50/1)

SAM'S CALL is threatening to come good soon, shaping well at Musselburgh 10 days ago having had to use up energy to get prominent in a well-run race, so gets the vote over The Armed Man, who has also been shaping as if his turn isn't far away. Old-timer Lucky Beggar should prove more at home under these conditions and has place prospects.