16:10 Doncaster

Saturday 1 April 2023

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Pertemps Network Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed) (Str)

Off time: 16:10 | Winning time: 1m 50.18s

(4)

Brunch²⁰²

Age: 6| Weight: 9-2| J: Connor Beasley| T: M Dods| OR: 104| D

8/1

Runner-up in the 2021 Lincoln and creditable effort in last year's renewal before advancing his form later in the spring. Clearly very capable fresh and previously successful in this grade so he merits consideration.

Form: 5/83250-

(6)

Imperial Fighter³⁰⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Andrea Atzeni| T: A M Balding| OR: 109

9/4

Impressed when making a winning debut at Goodwood (7f) in July 2021 and better form in defeat as a 2-y-o, notably when chasing home Coroebus in 1m Newmarket Group 3. Restricted to just 3 starts last term (2 of which very stiff tasks) and this more his level/trip on reappearance having been gelded.

Form: 225/330-

(1)

Tacarib Bay^b²¹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: S M Levey| T: R Hannon| OR: 104

5/2

Well-made colt who developed into a smart sort last year, third in Balmoral Handicap at Ascot in October prior to respectable third at Lingfield (1m) on final start in November. Ran right up to form on last month's return to action at Wolverhampton and he's a player on the figures in listed company.

Form: 52533-5

(5)

Tempus^p1⁴²

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Hollie Doyle| T: A Watson| OR: 114| D

7/2

Second of 4 in this a year ago and since developed into a smart performer, completing a hat-trick in Group 3 company at Deauville. Not at top form both starts in February but he's just about the one to beat on these terms.

Form: 1139-46

(3)

Toimy Son¹⁸³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: J P Spencer| T: D Menuisier| OR: 108

11/1

Useful colt who was better than ever when landing a listed event at Longchamp in May, powering home to lead late. Heavy defeats both starts in 2022 and even a career best may not be enough starting out for a new yard.

Form: 25/2108-

(2)

Astral Beau¹⁵⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Rob Hornby| T: Mrs P Sly| OR: 86

9/1

Very progressive handicapper during second part of 2022, winning 3 times over 7f, including on final start at Newmarket in October. This asks a different question on reappearance but she's a likeable filly.

Form: 371121-

Non-Runners

(7)

Poker Face¹⁶⁶

Weight: 9-2| Age: 4

T: S & E Crisford J: James Doyle

Forecasts

Poker Face (13/8), Imperial Fighter (9/4), Tacarib Bay (5/2), Tempus (7/2), Brunch (8/1), Astral Beau (9/1), Toimy Son (11/1)

Having passed each of his 3 tests with flying colours so far, POKER FACE deserves a short at listed company, and with the ceiling of his ability yet to be ascertained, he's selected to remain unbeaten. Tempus was second in this a year ago and is just about the one to beat at the weights, with Tacarib Bay completing the shortlist given he has the benefit of a recent run under his belt.